Starfest 2003 Activities

		April 25-27, 2003 Marriott Denver Tech Center I-25 & Belleview, Denver CO

Wow! There are so many Activities and Panels for Starfest 2003. There is something here for everyone, so pick out your favorites and join the fun!!

Alien Faerie Tales
Aliens are among us, so come listen to what stories they tell their children. Members from the various races in House K'ralvaj will regale you with these tales to guide you. Listen to your old (and new) favorites from a different perspective . . .

Anime
Japanese animation is one of the staples of Starfest. The schedule for this convention will be posted on the schedules page. Visit the Denver Anime International website for more information on the group.

James Cukr BattleStar Galactica Art

Art Show
We want to encourage all you budding artists to enter the Starfest 2002 Art Show. Past entrants have included James Cukr, whose work is pictured here. The Art Show and Model show will all be held in the Conifer Ballroom next to the Dealer's Room. No pre-registration for the Art show is necessary; your artwork can be entered at any time during the convention. Enter your science fiction, fantasy, portraits, 3-D, sculpture or any related artwork. For all the art show rules and information go to www.starlandartshow.com.

Bat'leth 101
Learn the basics of Klingon Bat'leth combat as taught by the Galactic Warrior's Academy. Brush up on your skills for the Tournament on Sunday.

Battletech Gaming
Terry, John and friends once again bring you Battletech gaming both Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 6:00pm in Activities Room 2. They welcome all levels of players.

Beat the Starfest Geek
Come watch the Starfest version of this popular TV game show. We'll have four Geeks (Star Trek, Harry Potter, General Science Fiction, and Buffy/Angel) and lots of fun. Contestants will be chosen from the audience, so if you think you have what it takes to beat a geek -- come on in! Prizes will be awarded, including passes to the next convention if you successfully Beat the Geek!

The Brig
The Brig wants YOU...to arrest that creature! Arrest your friend, a family member, a loved one. You think up the crime, they'll do the time. $3 per arrest, $1 per torture (all proceeds go to charity).

British Science Fiction
British television and film has had a reputation for its offbeat imaginativeness since the 1950s. Join us as we explore well-known British favorites like Red Dwarf and Doctor Who as well as lesser-known treats such as the Avengers and Danger Man.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Improv
Time for kooky shenanigans when volunteers from the audience (such as yourself) join our crew in an impromptu BtVS version of Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Buffy the Vampire Slayer MST
Yes, that's right... we'll be airing a couple of Buffy favorites along with colorful commentary from viewers like you. It'll be a hootenanny... chock full of hoot, just a little bit of nanny.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer & Angel: the Series Jeopardy
A Jossverse version of the popular game show you see on television. You can register at one of the Chosen Con information booths at the convention to play and winners will be awarded prizes for their Buffy knowledge. You'll need to purchase a Chosen Con badge to participate, but those with Starfest tickets only will be welcome to join the crowd.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer & Angel: the Series Charity Auction
We'll be featuring BtVS and A:tS Memorabilia donated by the cast and crew in a charity auction to which all proceeds will benefit The Diana Price-Fish Foundation. You must be present at the convention to place a bid on any of the items available.

Chosen Con
Join fellow Buff-aholics for a weekend filled with discussion, games, and other shenanigans of the Buffy and Angel assortment. The Chosen Con will be featuring several events ranging from discussion panels to costume parties and everything in between. For more information, please visit http://www.chosencon.com.

Christie Golden Reads Your Favorites
She's written 22 novels and 14 short stories, and Christie Golden will read from any of them! Bring your favorite Christie Golden scene from a novel or short story (she might have copies with her, but bring your own to be safe!) and Christie will read your selections (maybe even sing the songs if you ask her very nicely.) If there are no specific requests, she'll wing it. Humorous, heartbreaking or action-packed, she's written them all, and what you hear will be your choice.

Convention Photos
Got a digital camera? Need a picture now? See the Convention Photo tables in Activities Room 2.

Costume Contest
Susan and Kelley will be running this year's costume contest. Sign up at Costume Contest registration Friday evening (from 6 to 10) and Saturday until 5:30 (located near the Atrium by the Information Table). Register early, there are limited entries to the contest.

Costuming and Props 1138
How to make your own lightsaber hilt out of items found at a hardware store and how to make Rebel Gear, including poncho and helmet. Brought to you by Empire-Rebels.

Death Becomes You
The Millennium Costumers Guild has brought in the expertise of a local make up artist from the History Channel series "Dead Reckoning." Marian O'Brien-Clark will present a hands-on workshop on down and dirty techniques of trauma make-up. These tricks of the trade are used in crime scene re-enactment, disaster training for police, firefighters, military medics, and paramedics. It is also used, of course, for haunted houses and scaring the heck out of people at Halloween. Warning: There will be photos and possible video of trauma used in this seminar. Parental discretion is advised.

Defense Against The Dark Arts
Hogwarts students - come and attend one of your required classes, brought specially to Starfest. Learn how to prepare yourself against dark magic spells creatures and creatures. Our Professor has incredible experience, being Remus J. Lupin's apprentice.

Drum the Filk Out!
The Menage' a Maquis invite you to participate in a Bardic-style celebration of song, laughter, poetry, and drumming! Any new material is welcome! Please help us help out our local food bank by bringing a non-perishable food donation (for humans or other animals). Each donation item equals a chance in our raffle! See http://www.maquis69.org for more details.

Fan Clubs
All the local science fiction fan clubs will be at the convention. Various presentations will be made in the panel rooms during the convention. If you want to make your science fiction infatuation more of a social thing, be sure to check into the club activities at the convention. They will be more than happy to let you know what kinds of activities are available throughout the year.

Fan-Made Costuming with Klingons and Barbarians
House Valtev-Klingons with our friends House_Qul_mupwI-Klingons and The Feral Horde - BARBARIANS would like to invite you to attend our costuming panel. It's not as hard as it looks, and we are excited to show you some of our new outfits and explain in detail how we make them. GET THOSE CREATIVE IMPULSES FLOWING!!! This is a must see for anyone interested in making their own costume.

Federation Ball
Every member of the Federation (even the Klingons) needs to have a place to party!! Come join Feddies, Klingons, Vulcans and more at the Federation Ball on Saturday night. The Ball begins at 9:00 pm and ends at Midnight and includes a dance contest with tickets to the next con as the big prize. Usually, there's a celebrity or two on hand to do the judging, a Klingon Honor Guard and great music is provided by professional DJ company A.C.E.S. Cost is only $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00, and costumes are encouraged, but not required. Sponsored by USS Pioneer and USS Omega Glory.

HEROCLIX Demonstration
Heroclix is a game based on Marvel and DC comic book superheroes that uses fully assembled and painted collectable miniatures you can play anywhere within minutes of opening the box. Each figure is already painted for you and stands on a unique dial with all the game information built in! There are no complicated charts, tables or record keeping for Heroclix; it's all on the dial. The game only takes about 20 minutes to learn and a game lasts about an hour. You'll have super-powered characters using light posts to smash their enemies through walls in no time. Pick up some figures in the Dealers Room or borrow some of ours to learn this exciting, fast-paced game.

Horror Room
Join us on Friday night for our Horror Room Carnival to raise money for charity. There will be lots of fun games and prizes. Then stick around later for "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". Saturday we will be taking a look at original horror films and their remakes. Saturday also brings the second annual Mr. and Ms. Horror Room Pageant. This year we will crown a new king and queen of horror. Sunday we will continue our "Terror TV" series with "American Gothic". Also on Sunday, horror trivia. The Horror Room is brought to you by those generous Klingons of House Veska and Marcia's costumes.

Call for contestants: It's time to crown a new king and queen of horror. The winners will reign for one year and receive a prize package plus tickets to the next convention. The pageant will consist of three categories: costume, talent, and question and answer. If you think you've got what it takes to reign as Mr. or Ms. Horror Room please send an email to: IceWitchToo@aol.com . Please include a name, phone number/and or email address and a brief description of what your talent will be.

How to Start Your Own Funny Farm - Building a Fan-Based Community of Your Own
We will be addressing the idea of creating and running a Fan Club or Fan Based Group. From start up to continuation. How to get people involved with others in their community based on their shared love for a certain topic, using the Rocky Mountain FanForce as an example. Detailed but brief presentation, followed by questions.

Intergalactic Karaoke
Serenade your beloved alien or just sing your favorite songs to a captive audience. Intergalactic wars have started this way! Will you start this war by singing to your hearts content, or will you let someone else draw first blood? Sponsored by the Intergalactic Fleet of Honor www.igfh.org .

Jedi Etiquette: Mind Whammy 101!
Ever wonder how Obi-Wan learned the 'These are not the droids you're looking for' trick? Do you need help with your mind whammy? Are you using the proper form for convincing Stormtroopers to look the other way while you sabotage their tractor beams? Then come to Mind Whammy 101, where you'll learn all about this, and more! Brought to you by Order of the Grey.

Jedi Springer
Join us as 'Jedi' Springer interviews THE GALAXY'S MOST DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY! Warning: some content may not be suitable for small children. Brought to you by Order of the Grey.

Jugglers with an ALTITUDE
Dwight, Abe and David once again show you how fast their hands are. Anyone can learn to juggle, and here is where you can learn how. Don't be afraid!

Klingon 101
Come learn the fastest growing language in the known galaxy. Brought to you by K'Var and friends and help from the Klingon Language Institute, this fun romp though the Klingon language will help humans understand this galactic tongue. There will be handouts for those who wish to continue this education beyond 101.

Klingon 201
K'Var and his friends continue their torture, er, education of you while you learn Klingon. You will be subjected to more Klingon, and you will be able to impress your friends when you are done.

Klingon Warrior's Tournament
Come test your combat skills in the Klingon Warrior's Tournament. All skill levels invited to participate in one or all of the three events. Win or lose, everyone always has a good time. Brought to you by the Galactic Warriors Academy.

Krys and Drew Wedding
We have many friends who attend the convention every year and we want to invite them to visit with us in the Presidential Suite from 5-7 pm on Friday for some cake and punch and a chance to wish us well and socialize.

Lightsaber Etiquette
Your lightsaber is your life! Order of the Grey will show you how to use it properly!

Living and Working in Thriving Communities Beyond Earth
Space is not merely for government outposts and research stations. What humans make possible are homes, shops, schools, churches, ballfields and everything that makes a hometown a hometown -- all where there is now only lifeless vacuum.

Magic: The Gathering CCG Tournament
Well it's that time again, and we've got another tournament this year! We encourage all types of players and decks, so this will again be a Type 1 tournament. The tournament will be run in the 3 game style, and the 4 players with the most wins will playoff for the final places. So come and play! The more the merrier!

The MileHiCon Challenge Panel: From the Silver Screen to Your Livingroom
What's the SciFi, Fantasy or Horror movie that you think would be best to turn in to a TV series? Present your ideas and favorites, and/or challenge other's best suggestions.

Model Building with TAG Services
Blo-N-Go: $30 per person, 8 per class maximum. Get introduced to airbrushing models and keep the original resin bust you paint! BTTG Studios of Colorado Springs is offering Grendel, an original concept bust that is only available through TAG Services Blo-N-Go events. Paint your very own Grendel with Iwata Airbrushes and Model Master Acryls!! All materials supplied. See pictures of Grendel at BTTG's website: http://www.angelfire.com/art2/bttg .

Airbrush Class: $10 per person, 8 per class maximum. Learn the basics of airbrushing illustration work in this 90 minute class. Place the Frisket with the image on the illustration board, cut all the lines and paint your masterpiece!! All materials provided. Best for beginners but advanced projects are available during the same timeframe for returning students. Use an Iwata airbrush, ComArt paints and Frisket Paper.

FREE Model Make-N-Take: FREE to Junior Con Members!!! First Time Junior Modelers get to build and paint a free model kit!! Participants must be at least 10 years of age. Parental supervision encouraged for younger participants. Models provided by IPMS/USA. Airbrushes and equipment provided by Iwata Airbrush. Model master Acryl Paints provided by The Testor Corp. Instruction provided by TAG Services.

Model Show
Contests and events for all ages and skills. Brought to you by The Saturday Night Gossip Club. Here is the tentative schedule: Friday Night: Open Building and Contest Registration. Sunday: Modeling workshops for all ages and skills (more details coming soon).

Movie Studio Previews
Dave McDonnell of Starlog Magazine will be presenting trailers, slides and commentary on all this spring's sci-fi fare. Don't miss this presentation -- it's always one of the greatest events at the convention.

Play Parody
Be sure you don't miss the live Starfest play presentation. We often slip one or more of our guests into the show for cameo appearances. It's a great combination of biting humor onstage and on video.

Potions
Come and learn the art and subtle science of potion making. Who knows what you'll be concocting under the tutelage of our Professor, who rumor has it, was actually liked by Professor Snape.

Props 101 - To Make or to Buy
House Vampyr will discuss whether it is better to make or to buy your props.

Romulan Hour
Are they the sundered cousins of the Vulcan race or just merely the more interesting guys with pointed ears? Come in costume or come with a friend but come and join the USS Arapahoe as we discuss our favorite underdog villains, the Romulans.

Rune Readings with Liz
Do you have questions and concerns that you can't seem to answer? Are there changes to your life you're considering but aren't sure about? The Runes can help! Spend some time with Liz and the Rune Stones to find the answers to your questions and have some fun, too.

Sci-Fi Feud
The 501st Stormtrooper Legion invites you to be our studio audience as members from each of these local sci-fi clubs match their wits and go head to head on our own unique version of "Family Feud." The Klingons will face the Stormtroopers, and Starfleet will challenge the Jedi to see who can match the most answers to a list of categories such as "Name a drink from Star Trek" or "Things you would find on the Death Star." A survey of 100 fans will be conducted during the convention to determine the most popular answers. "Survey says!" it is going to be a blast.

Sorting Ceremony
Do you want to be a Hogwarts student? Come to the Hogwarts table in the Fan Club room on Friday evening to see if you are not a muggle. If you have wizard's blood in you, you will be told to attend The Sorting Ceremony Saturday morning, where you will be placed into one of the four houses: Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin.

Star Trek Customizable Card Game
SECOND EDITION Demo and sealed deck tournament: The release of the Second Edition brings a complete revision of the STAR TREK CCG, and is an excellent jumping-on point for new players. Its vibrant new look, rapid-fire startup, and streamlined rules present the endless possibilities of STAR TREK. Each starter deck contains everything needed to start you on your own adventure with memorable images from the first four television programs and all the feature films. Pick up a starter deck in the Dealers Room and we'll teach you how to play, then compete in a 3-round tournament for prizes!

Star Trek Writing Seminar
Do you want to write a Star Trek story? We will speak about breaking into professional Star Trek writing via Pocket Books' annual Strange New Worlds contest. Dayton is a three-time winner of that contest. We will have tips and tricks for putting together a good entry, and we will have copies of the contest rules for people who ask for them.

Starfest Idol
Have you been told that you can sing? Dance? Tell jokes? (G –rated of course). Then maybe you are the next Starfest Idol! Sunday morning in the Main Events room you'll be given the opportunity to show off your talent. We will supply the CD players and you supply the talent. Just sign up at the Convention Information table on Friday or Saturday. Perhaps you will hear Simon say, “You are the next Starfest Idol!”

Starfleet Academy Returns to Starfest
Deputy Commandant Stevl has announced that the Starfleet Academy Crash Course will once again be offered at Starfest with four all new classes. For more information, click here.

The course offerings for this year are:

Starfleet 102: Doing Your Duty -- It's Harder Than You Think
Instructor: Deputy Commandant Stevl. The introductory class will include an entrance exam, as well as instruction and practice in the fine (and sometimes lost) art of following orders.

Diplomacy 101: How to Prevent a Banquet from Becoming a Battlefield
Instructor: TBA. This class will examine appropriate and inappropriate behavior at Starfleet functions. Students will also have the opportunity to determine proper seating arrangements for a Starfleet banquet.

Interspecies Relationships 235: Love and Friendship Under the Stars - Literally
Instructor: TBA. This course will introduce the student to the wide variety of relationships available in the quadrant, focusing on the potentials and pitfalls. The relative merits of different species will be considered and students will be able to determine which species would be best for them.

Engineering 422: Starfleet Construction Techniques
Instructor: Dr. T'Nea Kelly. Students will learn about advanced Starfleet Engineering methods as they complete a construction project of their own. This class will conclude with graduation ceremonies for those students who have completed all four courses.

Studio Giveaways
Don't miss Friday night for the best in Movie Studio Hats, Caps and Buttons. Some people use the convention giveaways for half their wardrobe!

Trek-tiques Road Show
You might have seen the antique appraisers on TV's Antiques Road Show and started wondering just what that dust-covered Star Trek treasure in your own closet is really worth. This is your chance to find out! Is it a gem, or not worth the space it's taking up? Bring your old, new or anything in between to the Information Booth near the Atrium and let Appraiser Phil give you his opinion. He's the man when it comes to Star Trekibles! Do you hold a priceless treasure, or just another bit of Trek Trash? Maybe Sotheby's will be waiting for you when you get home!

Disclaimer: all appraisals are subject to personal opinion based on Phil's considerable experience and knowledge. This may not reflect the true value of your item, since the bottom line is that everything is worth only what someone is willing to pay for it. Due to space consideration at Casa Watson, Phil's wife has absolutely forbidden him to purchase anything from anybody, no matter how badly he needs it for his own collection, so don't even try. She means it!

Utopia Planitia - Build Your Own Spaceship
Come build your very own spaceship (not to scale, of course) out of ordinary household items with the crew of the USS Pioneer. Children of all ages will have a blast, but those under 10 should have a responsible companion with them. The USS Pioneer will be in the Fan Club Room all weekend, so stop by and say, "Hi."

Videos and Movies
When the bustle of the convention becomes too much, come sit in the video room. We'll have lots of great features for you to enjoy.

Whose Ship is it Anyway?
Back by popular demand, the Improvatons of Deep Space 18 bring you a gameopulre everything's made up and the credits don't count. Watch what happens without a script, as our talented improvisational crew boldly goes where no one has gone before.

You Can Dough It Again!
The USS Omega Glory gives you a hands-on opportunity to make your favorite science fiction characters--and creatures of your own imagination--with modeling clay. For kids of all ages!