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StarFest Activities and Events - Last updated April 10, 2009

Alien Crafts
Come join the USS Pioneer for some fun alien-crafting activities. Along with coloring for the smaller cadets, bigger cadets and adults can participate in making paper people and creatures, paper bag puppet aliens, furry aliens, origami and who knows what else! We welcome participants of all ages, but those under 10 need to be accompanied by a responsible party.

An Introduction to Podcasting
Dave from ScreenGeeks Radio is joined by Billy Flynn from Geek Radio Daily and Chris from The Jesus Geeks to talk about what you need to start a podcast. From finding a topic, to getting equipment to finding someplace to host your podcast and marketing it, we'll answer any questions and have some fun along the way.

Anime
The StarFest Japanese animation room presents today's hottest and most exciting Anime. Check out the Anime Schedule for all the titles and times.

Art Show
We want to encourage all you budding artists to enter the StarFest 2009 Art Show. Past entrants have included Peri Charlifu, Jim Humble and Tim Kuznair, whose work is pictured here. The Art Show will 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 starlandartshow.com.

Autographs
Complete information on our Autograph program is available in the Tickets Section.

Avistrum Academy of Sorcery
Avistrum returns StarFest with wand-waving fun to everyone. Some of their events planned for the weekend are the Quidditch Tournament and Tri-Wizard Tournament

There is an exciting schedule for this year's curriculum. Space is limited to 30 students for each class, so you will need to register for classes early! Courses offered are: Auror Training: Forensic Magic, History of Magic: The Salem Witch Trials, Charms, and Herbology. The Avistrum Academy is located just off the atrium in the Marriott hotel. For Complete details visit the Avistrum Academy Page.

Charlotte Herring of About Face Painting will be in the Avistrum Lounge Friday and Saturday! Stop by and see her work!

B9 Robot Builders Club
The B9 Robot Builders Club (B9RBC.com) is a group of dedicated and talented people who have focused their passion for the 1960's "Lost in Space" TV icon into something more than just a hobby. To the members, the Robot is a life-long project that is never "really" finished. With the ongoing development of new technology, continual upgrades and improvements are constantly required. Sometimes, when a deadline looms on the horizon, there is nothing that will stop the building frenzy. One member described it as feeling like a "Robot-building junkie with a screaming monkey on my back!" The club's unoffical motto is "Out Sand, Out Spend, Out Build," and their results demonstrate the dedication to accuracy and superb building techniques used on every Robot. The Club has a world-wide membership with talented builders in Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Greece, Japan, Spain and the US. Come visit with us and our Robots in the Model Room.

9 Balcony Challenge
Everyone with balcony rooms in the Atrium of the Marriott Hotel is encouraged to decorate their balconies. The last few conventions we have handed out prizes to the best decorated balconies. Prizes are awarded for the "Choose Your Own" and "Sponsored" theme catagories.

This year, the "Sponsored" catagory is the number 9 - for the movie 9. You might want to visit the 9 movie website for ideas. The studio is putting together an incredible prize booty for anyone that participates in this catagory. Additionally, the winner will be able to take home an incredible prize package. Special consideration will be noted for subtle and fun design elements incorporated into your decorations. There will be guests from the film at Starfest - it would be worth your while to impress them.

The movie 9 revolves around a rag doll-like creature named 9 who appears to be the last of his kind. He wanders through the ruins of a decaying world parallel to our own. 9 is in possession of a glowing, container-like artifact that becomes the key to his survival as he faces a twisted mechanical monster that has been killing his kindred.

Bat'leth 101
Come learn the basics of Bat'leth and Mek'leth combat. Prepare yourself for the tournament and have a good time. We promise not to hurt you ... much.

Battle For Terra
Aristomenis "Meni" Tsirbas will be presenting special footage from his 3D animated feature at Starfest on Saturday in the Main Events Room. Meni was the Digital Effects Supervisor for A Wrinkle in Time, and Paramount's Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Battle for Terra is his first full-length animated feature film.

Battle for Terra is a story about Senn (Justin Long) and Mala (Evan Rachel Wood), two rebellious alien teens living on the beautiful planet Terra, a place that promotes peace and tolerance. A planet that has long ago rejected war and weapons of mass destruction.

When Terra is invaded by human beings fleeing a civil war and environmental catastrophe, the planet is plunged into chaos. During the upheaval, Mala befriends an injured human pilot (Luke Wilson) and each learns the two races are not so different from one another. Together they must face the terrifying realization that in a world of limited resources, only one of their races is likely to survive. Read more.

Battlestar Galactica Discussion
All this has happened before... but will this all happen again? One hour open mike discussion on BSG including the upcoming pilot to Caprica and the two-hour movie "Battlestar Galactica: The Plan" coming in the fall. Got praise? Gripes? Satisfaction? Were you let down by the finale? Join Denver's premiere Galactica Fan Group, the Battlestar Stormbringer, as we show you that it's not over... til it's over. Cylons welcome.

Battlestar Galactica - Filming Miniature Replicas
Model Builder Sean Sides will have an exact replica of the original Battlestar Galactica model used in the original TV series on display. The model is fully lighted and consists of thousands of the same model kit parts used on the original. There will also be three "rag tag" ships -- Colonial Movers, Livery Ship and Picon Maru -- on display. These replicas can be seen in the Model Show room where he will also be available for question and answer sessions during the show.

Battlestar Trivia Contest
Think you know your BSG? Brush up on your skills, and join us as we stump you with the easy, not so easy and totally obscure trivia. Get your geek on with members of the Colonial Defense Forces and match wits with experts in the BSG community. Prizes will be awarded. Sponsored by the Colonial Defense Forces and the Battlestar Stormbringer.

Bellydance Workshop with Serpent Moon
Join the ladies of Serpent Moon (aka Terran Empire Dancers), and learn the slinky, seductive art of bellydance! This workshop will teach you basic moves to light up the dance floor, and we'll even work on a short choreography. Be ready to shimmy, shake and undulate!

BSG Costuming 101
Join award winning costumer Frances Simmons for a discussion on making costumes from the show. Costumes will be on display for your close inspection, and photos are welcome. Tips and hints from one of the best BSG costumers in fandom are yours to be had. We'll tell you where to find the props and hard to find items like buttons and buckles.

Bleeding Ear Theater with Kevin and Dayton
Come on in and unwind from the Convention Chaos! Spend an hour with authors Kevin Dilmore and Dayton Ward as they offer readings from their recent work— perhaps even a special little thing they put together just for StarFest! Once they’re done divesting themselves of all remaining dignity, they’ll hold a Q&A about their upcoming projects and whatever else they might be working on, as well as answering any and all questions from aspiring writers looking to bend someone’s ear (whether it’s still bleeding or not).

Board Games and Puzzles
Need some time to unwind? We'll have an assortment of board games to play and puzzles for you to work on. Bring your favorite games ... you may just find some new gaming friends!!

Browncoats Trivia Challenge!
How big is your brain-pan? Test your Firefly/Serenity knowledge against other Browncoats for fun and shiny prizes. Not playing? Everyone is welcome to watch, cheer, and, in true Browncoat spirit.... mock!

Chapa'ai of Fortune
Join us for an exciting game show where you spin the wheel and guess the puzzle on the board. All puzzles are based on Sci Fi. We will be choosing players from our studio audience to play in each round. The winners of each round will be awarded fabulous prizes. We will be handing out tickets at the door to randomly draw our contestants, so don't forget to pick up your ticket. Your ticket is good throughout the entire show, so be sure to stick around -- you might get chosen to play. The games promise to be fun and challenging. If you have puzzles to submit to the game, please email them to Charles@homecostumers.com. SEE YA THERE!!!

Creating A Parade Float
The Rocky Mountain FanForce have been participants in Denver's St. Patrick's Day Parade for the past several years. Last year, we built our own float in the form of Luke Skywalker's landspeeder. And this year, we brought both the speeder as well as the LucasFilm X-wing. Join us as we explain how we did it and show you what a great time was had both by us and the spectators.

Conspiracy Theories in SciFi
X-Philes and conspiracy theorists UNITE! Come join us for a discussion about how conspiracy theories have been used in your favorite TV shows.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine Costume Contest
Our Costume Contest takes place on Saturday night in the Main Events room. Prizes are awarded in several categories. If you are interested in participating - read our contest rules and enter. It's a lot of fun, and exciting, too! Imagine appearing on the same stage as our Hollywood Stars!

Cross Genre Detectives Investigated
From Jim West to Harry Dresden, detectives don't always wear fedoras and don't always chase human criminals. Who are the best, the worst, and the forgotten?

Crypto Science Society
The Members of the Crypto Science Society will explain the tools and techniques for conducting investigations into all manner of strange and unusual phenomena. They will discuss the every day endeavors of these dedicated college students to make science fiction into science fact. The Crypto Science Society is a student organization from the Metropolitan State College of Denver. For more info go to http://www.mscd.edu/~crypto/.

Doctor Who - Torchwood ... Past, Present, and Future
Discussion of both original and new series of Doctor Who and the spin-off Torchwood. What is the history of Who and how did it get to be such a phenomenon? Who is your favorite doctor or villain? What is your favorite episode? What is coming up next year? All this and more will be discussed. Beware -- you may encounter some spoilers if you haven't seen everything up to date.

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.

Farewell to Arms, a Galactica FRAK Party
What is a FRAK Party? A FRAK Party is a celebration thrown at cons across the country celebrating our favorite scifi series. The Battlestar Stormbringer is pleased to sponsor this get together of costumed fans from the local community. Join us on the bar patio Saturday night for a Colonial themed Mixer. The Atrium bar serves some of the finest drinks and snacks from around the galaxy. Presentations will be made and fun will be had. Cigars optional. Remember, you must be 21 to imbibe alcoholic beverages served by the hotel bar staff and also... don't forget to tip your waitstaff.

Federation Ball
The Federation Ball is back in the Atrium this year. The Ball starts at 9 pm Saturday, so be ready! It doesn't matter if you're in costume or not, it's always fun. Every member of the Federation needs to have a place to party!! Come join Feddies, Klingons, Vulcans and more (including the occasional celebrity) at the Ball Door prizes awarded; must be present to win! Enter the dance contest for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the next convention!! The audience gets to help with the judging! Cost is only $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00. Music is provided by professional DJ company ACES, and the Ball is sponsored by the USS Pioneer and the USS Omega Glory.

Fiction in print, Past, Present and Future
Round table discussion with authors of today's Sci-fi/fantasy/horror. How has it changed and how do they compete with the visual world of the genres today? Q&A if time allows. Presented by jonja.net.

FREE Paper Models for Kids of All Ages Come sit with Brad Guy and other CoMMiES and build a free paper model. Several styles available. All materials are provided.

Gorram Browncoats!
Join the Mile High Browncoats, Colorado's Official Fan Group, for a lively discussion centered on Joss Whedon's Firefly / Serenity 'verse. Learn about our upcoming group activities, monthly shindigs, and the June CSTS screening of Serenity. Share with us your love of this shiny tv series and film. Join us on our website at www.cobrowncoats.com.

House Call Saturday Night at Starfest
Robert Picardo and Ethan Phillips to perform live on the Starfest Main Events Stage

Starfest Saturday Night will feature a special play presentation on the Starfest Main Events Stage. This performance will star Robert Picardo and Ethan Phillips reprising the Star Trek Voyager roles they created for the television series. The one act comedy will be a seperately ticketed event currently scheduled for 7:00pm. Following the play we'll resume the night's regularly scheduled festivities including the Costume Contest on our Main Events Stage. The Costume Contest is included at no additional charge with your regular Starfest convention membership. Purchase your play tickets here online.

HorrorFest at StarFest 2009
We have several rooms dedicated entirely to Horror for the weekend with special guests and presentations just for those interested in the scarier aspects of entertainment. We'll be presenting several world premiere movie screenings, performances, actors, writers and more.

The Improvatons: Whose Ship is it Anyway?
Join our intrepid comedy crew as we explore depths of interphasic extra-dimensional improvisational space. The Improvatons always venture forth with an audience (holographic or live), so be prepared to think up new ideas, quotes, and situations for our hilarious and talented cosmic adventurers.

Information Session: International Plastic Modelers Society
Members from several of Colorado’s IPMS chapters will be on hand to answer questions about the IPMS experience and how to become a member. Come by and talk modeling! 3pm Saturday in the Model Show room.

Ink Screening
The movie Ink follows 8-year-old Emma, portrayed with excellence by Quinn Hunchar, through a mysterious dream-world. Dragged along by the mercenary Ink, colorful characters emerge to fight for Emma’s life. This fight also rages within Emma’s tragically broken father, played by the outstanding Chris Kelly, who must come to terms with his demons. The independently produced sci-fi fantasy is described as It’s a Wonderful Life meets Sin City. It is set in a fantastical dream-world battle between forces of good and evil, an allegorical tale of love, loss and the search for redemption. 

The film will be shown on Saturday, April 18th at 10pm in the StarFest Main Events Room. Following the screening, the movie's Writer/Director Jamin Winans, his producer/wife Kiowa Winans , and Jeremy Make one of the film's stars will be available to take your questions. 

Intergalactic Karaoke
It's all about transforming from a meek, mild-mannered individual into a singing star... or just having some great fun trying! Yes, American Idol wannabe's, we have a home for you at StarFest 2009. Sponsored by the Intergalactic Fleet of Honor.

SPECIAL 10th Anniversary 2nd Karaoke Show Do you have little singers in your family that have a song in their heart? Addicted to Karaoke? Need another fix? Come join us for Intergalactic Karaoke II. Saturday afternoon in the Atrium. Lite snacks provided in honor of our Anniversary.

Kickoff Party & Concert
Great People, Great Desserts, Great Sounds

The Castle Rock Orchestra Jazz Ensemble will be performing with Robert Picardo (on vocals) at the Starfest Kickoff Party & Concert Friday, April 17, 2009 at 7:00pm. The ensemble, a small group consisting of members of the Castle Rock Orchestra and the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra, has performed at the First United Methodist Church of Castle Rock, the Castle Rock Ducky Derby, and the Parker Branch of the Douglas County Library. The ensemble features Bruce Blomquist on bass, Ken Metz on sax, Rick Packard on drums, Matt Rose on piano and vocals, and Keven Stewart on trombone.

The party starts with a casual reception at 7pm and many of our Starfest guests will be in attendance. After we've all had a chance to become acquainted over desserts and refreshments, we'll be treated to a great show. There just isn't a better way to start off the convention!

Tickets for the Kickoff Party and Concert are available for $44.95 per person. You are strongly urged to purchase your tickets online or by phone prior to the convention. Seating is limited.

Klingon Kulture
Admiral K'Var and friends are back to educate all on Klingon kulture -- among other things! Come see Admiral K'Var in his element and come asking questions that need answers.

Klingon Warriors' Tournament
Come test your physical and mental combat skills in the Klingon Warriors' Tournament. All skill levels invited to participate in one or all of the three events: Curse Warfare (if time permits), Mek'leth Combat, and Bat'leth Combat. Win or lose, everyone always has a good time. Brought to you by the Galactic Warriors Academy.

Kookin' with Kroesh
Kroesh Septaric, the Klingon Da’Har Master of Battle and Food has returned to StarFest for another year of what he enjoys to share most – his view on how to enjoy cooking by looking at it as therapy, not a chore. Come see Kroesh entertain the audience with his wild and spontaneous style of cooking. Share in the one hour frenzy as volunteers from the audience will participate in the preparation of these culinary adventures. Watch as they transform earthly ingredients into dishes that will satisfy a Klingon yet delight the human taste buds … and when it’s all done these foods will be shared with his loyal fans and the audience. Oh yes, there always is food.

Looney Labs "Little Experiment" with the Maquis
Come and play Monty Python Fluxx, Aquarius, Nanofictionary, Volcano, Are Your a Werewolf? . . . We have them all! Come relax and learn a game or two and maybe win a prize. What!? never heard of Looney Lab Games? Please check them out at looneylabs.com.

Marc Gunn, Celtic Geek
Experience Celtic music the way you do in the movies with a Geek theme. Celtic songs inspired by Star Wars, Firefly, Red Dwarf, Lord of the Rings and more. Marc will also present selections from his hit cat CDs, "Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers" and "Whiskers in the Jar."

Mask Decorating Workshop
We're back again this year! All are welcome to attend. One mask per person. Supplies will include, but not be limited to: ribbons, foam cut outs, glitter, feathers, and much much more. A group of helpers will be on hand to help with little hands. Donations are welcome to help expand choices for decorations, but are not required. Hope to see you there!

MileHiCon Challenge Panel: Who is Sci Fi’s Top Fashionista?
Clothes make the man (and woman), they say—and what they wear in our favorite movies and shows says a lot about the characters and the world. What’s your pick for the best-dressed character in SF/fantasy? From the comfortable military khaki of Gen. Jack O’Neill to Seven of Nine's va-va-va-voom catsuit, the casual elegance of David Tennant’s Doctor Who or Halle Berry’s black leather fetish-friendly Catwoman, choose your favorite and come prepared to champion their sartorial honor!

Model Show
Do you build models?  If so, bring it by the Model Show and share your work with the world!  Our show includes science fiction, science fact, fantasy, and horror subjects.  Are you amazed by detailed artwork in miniature? Come on by and cast your vote for the People's Choice Award!  Do you want to improve your skills? Our friendly staff of qualified volunteers will be happy to talk to you about your work.

There are a lot of model-related events at this convention.  Be sure to check them out!

Mystery Science StarFest
Do you enjoy bad films? Do you enjoy making fun of them? Do you think that these activities are even better with friends? We do. Come to Mystery Science StarFest and have a good time with a bad film and join us as we endeavor to make the best of the worst even better by shouting hilarious comments at it.

The Next 50 Years in Space
Karl Henriksson of the Denver Space Society will discuss man's next step into space. Space-based solar power satellites will permanently solve energy and climate change issues on Earth; humanity will be enabled to do other things in space, becoming space-faring. Come see this exciting future!

Star Trek: Of Gods and Men Screening
Striving to go where no internet film had gone before, Star Trek: Of Gods and Men was released on the internet as a three-part mini-series featuring many Trek alumni, with a cast that spans all 5 Star Trek TV series, as well as eight of the Star Trek feature films.

The ultimate salute celebrating Star Trek 40-plus years, Star Trek: Of Gods and Men is now a feature length movie on DVD. Star Trek: Of Gods and Men stars Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols (Uhura and Chekov of the original series) and Alan Ruck (Captain John Harriman of the 7th Trek feature film, Star Trek Generations) along with Grace Lee Whitney (Janice Rand of the original series). Joining them are Garrett Wang (Star Trek: Voyager) and Ethan Phillips (Star Trek: Voyager as well as Star Trek: The Next Generation); Cirroc Lofton, Chase Masterson and JG Hertzler (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Gary Graham and Crystal Allen (Star Trek: Enterprise), Herb Jefferson (Battlestar Galactica) plus Tim Russ (reprising his role as Tuvok from Star Trek: Voyager), who also directed. Star Trek: Of Gods and Men was Produced by Sky Conway and written with Ethan Calk and Jack Trevino.

Open Filking
If music is the language of the soul, then what a geek sings must be pretty weird stuff. At open filking we explore that aspect of the uber nerd in-depth, discovering songs about cats, computers, interstellar battles, Vampires, tribbles and whatever else takes your fancy. Everyone is encouraged to join in, and often the best parts are when we get everyone singing together. Bring whatever material you like and help us sing the Fest down.

People with Disabilities at Conventions
People with disabilities at conventions and the challenges they face with costuming, parking, crowds and accessibility to activities. What can be done to make conventions more enjoyable for all?

Photo with the Stars Program
Details on the Photo with the Stars Program is listed in our Tickets Section.

Pirate vs. Ninja OLYMPICS!
This event is a follow-up to our popular Pirate vs. Ninja voting event two years ago -- only now we are going to settle the age-old question of Pirates vs. Ninjas once and for all through a series of tests: agility, endurance, strength, smarts, and more! Come cheer for your favorite team or even have the chance to compete for your side. Feel free to show your support at our fantable throughout the weekend, and witness firsthand the results of the Pirate vs. Ninja OLYMPICS 2009! Join us at the Atrium Stage at 2pm on Saturday for a short Pirates vs. Ninja swordfight!

Pocket Books Previews -- Star Trek and Other Fiction
2009 is a banner year for Star Trek! In addition to the all-new film coming in just a few weeks, this year also marks the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, the 20th anniversary of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, and the 10th anniversary of the series finale of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Since the release of that first movie thirty years ago, Pocket Books has kept the spirit of Star Trek alive in print. What’s new this year? The 24th century has seen great upheaval, and the Federation has finally defeated its greatest enemy. The rebuilding process begins in 2009 with all new adventures featuring the U.S.S. Enterprise-E, the U.S.S. Voyager, and the U.S.S. Titan under the command of Captain William Riker. Elsewhere, the ongoing post-series stories of Deep Space Nine continue to unfold, whereas the mystery deepens in the 23rd century for the crew of Starbase 47 in Star Trek: Vanguard. As for the 22nd century? It seems Captain Archer and his crew also will have their hands full, as the fledgling Starfleet soon finds itself on a collision course with The Romulan War. Join authors Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore to get a preview of Pocket Books’ plans for the entire year along with sneak peeks into 2010. Find out what’s happening with books based not only on Star Trek but also Warcraft, Starcraft, and other hot gaming properties, and television shows like CSI and The 4400. Star Trek lives! Read the proof!

Quick-Build Costume Workshop
Fourth annual event!! Formerly Quick-Build Costuming Contest is now a Quick-Build Costume Workshop for all who want to attend. This is an on-site costume workshop -- do it yourself or get help from costumers on-hand. We have the equipment and supplies. You can bring your project to complete, or, if you need to start one, you can start, complete, and wear your works of art. Donations are accepted to add to the variety of costume/fabric items. Come and see what kind of costume you can come up with. Kids are always encouraged to come up with a costume. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME.

R2-KT Make-a-Wish SciFi Auction
R2-KT was created in 2005 to honor Katie Johnson, a very special little girl who tragically passed away from brain cancer on August 9, 2005, at the age of seven. Her father, Albin Johnson, is the founder of the 501st Legion, a Star Wars costuming fan club that performs charity work around the world. The R2 Builders Club created a unique R2 unit especially for Katie, R2-KT (r2kt.com ). The 501st Legion approached Hasbro with the idea of producing a figure to commemorate R2-KT, which they unveiled at Comic Con in 2007. This inspired Hasbro and Lucasfilm to help make more wishes come true for children like Katie through the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Bid on great items ranging from Star Trek books, posters, kits and other great donated scifi items, including the new R2-KT coins! All proceeds will benefit Make-a-Wish Colorado. Help make a Colorado child's dream come true and get some great sci-fi stuff! ( www.wishcolorado.org)

Ray Harryhausen Tribute at StarFest
Do a quick Google search for the name “Ray Harryhausen” and you’ll find a myriad of sites devoted to the man and his films. The three paragraphs above are a few examples of the love and praise for this warm and unassuming man who turns 89 years young this year! StarFest MC Kevin Atkins invites you to spend time with him on Saturday and Sunday as he will present seperate tributes to this man who is considered to be one of the great giants of stop-motion animation. Visit our tribute page for more details.

Researching Your Paranormal Fiction
Author David Boop takes you down the darkest drives, the creepiest crypts and oldest nursing homes? He'll show you how to find supernatural ideas and paranormal facts in places you wouldn't expect. With Mario Acevedo, Jeanne Stein and Carrie Vaughn.

Resident Evil: Dark Side Unveiled
The Geeked fan club will provide a close look at Resident Evil 5 and the future of the game franchise. We will discuss the events that lead up to the fifth installment of the survial horror franchise and beyond as the characters from the franchise. We also will be giving away a Resident Evil 5 snow globe to the best dressed Zombie or Resident Evil character attending our panel. We will be showing trailers and clips from Resident Evil 5.

Resident Evil: Degeneration
Resident evil Degeneration is a new CGI film based on the Resident Evil game saga by Capcom. Geeked will be conducting an open discussion about the film after its showing in the Anime Room Saturday evening.

Rune Stones -- Fortune, Fame and Glory
Come have your questions answered in the reading of the Rune stones. Liz will help you interpret what they are trying to tell you.

SciFi Modeling Live!
Con members of all ages!!! Ever wanted to build scifi models? Want to build better scifi models? Come to the CoMMiES table in the atrium on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm, and chat with some CoMMiES about the models they are building on the spot! Their experience covers a wide range of modeling subjects. These award winning modelers are eager to share their knowledge with anyone interested. From beginners to advanced builders, the CoMMiES will have something to share!

Scratch Build Spaceship Contest
This FREE event is open to anyone interested. Come express your creativity with kits and parts from the CoMMiES stash! You will have two hours to construct a spaceship of your design from the parts provided. Winner chosen by staff and participant voting at the completion of the contest. Limited to six participants. All materials are provided. Keep your creation when it's over!

Sith and Targ
The Order of the Grey brings a Star Wars twist to the long running Renaissance Fair act Puke and Snot as we honor the late Joe Kudla, who was such a central part of the Colorado Festival. Our live action sci-fi spoof of the comedy duo will be the centerpiece of an afternoon of fun and Star Wars trivia. We will unveil our latest commercial parodies, unwrap a new edition of Weekend Update, retrospect the ten years of the Order of the Grey Jedi and ask our audience to create headlines for Week in Pictures. Compete for prizes in our own Star Wars Trivia game where we reward bonus points for correct spelling of answers. May the best Jedi win. And may the Farce be with you.

Space Grunts!
Pre-release party for Flying Pen Press' newest collection of exciting Full Throttle Space Tales, edited by none-other-than Dayton Ward! Dayton will discuss his selection process, and several authors will read snippets from their stories. There will be give-a-ways, so please join the Space Grunts!

Star Trek Comics
The history of Star Trek comics, choice stories as well as some bad ones, the companies who released them then and now. Samples will be shown.

Star Trek IQ Test
Test your Star Trek IQ to determine whether you are a Star Trek Imbecile or a Star Trek Genius! Star Trek fans of all ages are welcome to take a written exam to determine their Star Trek IQ. The exam will test knowledge regarding the TV series and movies of original Star Trek and Star Trek Next Generation. The questions begin at an easier level, but get progressively harder and harder. Can you score over 150 to be called a Star Trek Genius? This is a chance to really show off your knowledge of the Star Trek universe. Each participant takes the test individually, not having to rely on yelling out the answer or being called on to answer a question. All participants will receive a ribbon showing their Star Trek IQ level and score, and a special "trophy" (that any Star Trek fan would love) will be awarded for top score. This is a family friendly activity, but the test will be guaranteed to be challenging to any Star Trek fan.

Star Trek: The Movies
Since the 11th Star Trek movie "Star Trek" is coming out on May 8th, this panel will celebrate the occasion by discussing the greatest sci fi franchise movies ever. We will talk all about the ten Star Trek movies that have come out and about the upcoming movie. We will talk about the storylines, special effects, music, costumes, villains, trivia, profitability, etc. We will also see how the films have effected us socially and culturally. Then we will have a final vote on which were the best two Star Trek movies that were ever made. Live long and prosper!

Star Trek Trivia
Test your knowledge against other fans. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Trivia questions based on all TV series and movies.

Star Trek vs Star Wars
This panel will discuss the greatest on-going sci-fi debate: which one is better, Star Trek or Star Wars? The presentation will contrast and compare the two sci-fi adventures in various ways, such as who had the better special effects, space gadgets, space ships, storyline, characters, and music? Which made the most money? Which affected us more socially and culturally? Which was more realistic? In the end, the audience's final vote about which is the best will speak for itself.

The Star Wars Experience
In celebration of over 30 years of Star Wars and the anticipation of the Clone Wars Animated Series and the upcoming live action show, the 501st Mountain Garrison will be presenting the Star Wars Experience at StarFest. Come and join us for this momentous occasion of one of the most influential science fiction sagas in our generation.

Meet your favorite Star Wars characters in a replica interior of the Death Star and get an opportunity to take your picture with stormtroopers, bounty hunters, and even the menacing Darth Vader. If you are lucky, you can even meet a couple of our captured R2 units, maybe R2-D2 himself!

Throughout the weekend, you can also try to outwit the Imperial Troopers in the Droid Hunt. The Empire will be trying to capture you and prevent you from finding the droids, but you will have an opportunity to beat them for various prizes including many Star Wars props and replicas donated by the Mountain Garrison, the Rocky Mountain region’s premiere imperial costuming group.

The 501st will also be assisting the R2-KT Charity Auction for the make-A-Wish Foundation on Sunday.

For more information on the 501st or the Mountain Garrison, feel free to visit our website at www.mg501.com.

The StarFest Panel
Have you ever wondered how you can run a panel at StarFest? Have you wondered how to become a volunteer? Do you have a great video that you'd like to show at the Fan Film Festival? Then come to this panel! Susan, Treecy, and Kelley (and anyone else we can talk into coming) will answer what questions we can for you. Who knows -- perhaps next year you'll be the star of our show!

The StarFest Talent Show
The StarFest Talent Show is back!! Have a song you need to sing? A skit you need to perform? The Atrium Stage is the place to do it on Sunday morning. Sign up Friday and Saturday at Convention Information. Walk-ons will be accepted on Sunday if time permits. Please keep performances to under 5 minutes each. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Starfleet Academy Courses Offered
Join the hundreds of Starfest attendees who’ve attended Starfleet Academy – Starfest Campus now in its Eighth year!

Starfleet Academy is an entertaining opportunity to experience life as a Starfleet cadet. Multimedia presentations, audience participation, a little education and a lot of fun are what the classes are all about. The classes are taught by Andorian Ambassador Indra Ivari, Lt. Commander Stevl and a host of other professors including Romulans, Vulcans, Andorians, and even the occasional human. There are always plenty of surprises, since every year all the classes are brand new. Everyone is invited to attend one, two or all four classes. Diplomas and other rewards will be given to those who complete all four courses.

This year Starfleet Academy is once again offering the best and most requested classes from the previous seven years.

Security 101: How to Survive Your First Away Team Mission
An introduction to the exciting and challenging opportunities in being a Starfleet Security Officer, including do’s and don’ts and how to take advantage of the constant opportunities for replace... er, advancement.

Astronomy 101: Earth Solar System – Be a Star, or a Sun or a Planet in a Hands-On Astronomy course
Students will begin their exploration of the universe by learning how Earth’s solar system works. When is the full moon visible in the day time? Why is Venus only seen as a crescent? Why is the planetary Grand Tour so rare? And Why isn’t Pluto a planet? Discover the answers for yourself as you take the role of the different heavenly bodies in a technique called kinesthetic astronomy. Last one there has to be Uranus! (Note from Stevl: Stop having Rec Deck crew write course descriptions.)

Interspecies Relationships 235: Love and Friendship Under the Stars - Literally
Want a fling with a Ferengi? A date with a Deltan? A tryst with a Trill? This is the course for you. Students will be introduced 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 101: Spaceship Design and Development
This is the class that made Scott, LaForge, O’Brien and even Trip legendary Engineers. If you want to save your ship or station, you have to be prepared to make what you need out of what’s available. Now is your chance to practice this important skill. In this hands-on class, students will have the chance to demonstrate and hone their design and construction techniques in competition with their fellow students.

Starfleet/Region 17 Get to Know You
Members of Region 17 (Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming) will be gathering for an awards program and to share stories of what their chapters are up to. Everyone (Starfleet member or not) is welcome to drop by to say 'Hi'. We'll share information about Starfleet and our 12 chapters in the region.

Stargate Huminiatures
Come play or watch your favorite Stargate characters in a live action board game with human playing pieces. You can play a character or direct the action of Stargate Command members versus goa'uld system lords, or other enemies of Earth. The game is based on WOTC Star Wars/D&D miniatures (D20 system). Play a pre-selected army or create your own unique force. All materials are provided. Audience participation is encouraged, even if all you do is cheer on your favorite Stargate character. If you are interested in playing, please come to the SG-14 fan table to sign up.

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!

Texas Hold-'Em
Looking for some action Friday night? Join the USS Pioneer for a free, no-limit Texas-Hold-'Em Tournament! The game starts at 9:30 pm, with set-up starting at 9 in Panel Room 2. Players must be at least 18 years of age to play. Cheat sheets for chip value and hand ranks will be available to keep it easy. You'll have fun even if you haven't played much! Prizes will be given for those who reach the final table and for the tournament champion. We'll also draw for door prizes throughout the game. Registration begins at 6 pm at the Grand Alliance check in table at Main Registration near the Dealer's Room and goes until 8:30--after that, just come to Panel Room 2 and sign up there. We'll also be selling the infamous StarFest commemorative poker chips for charity to benefit the Dumb Friends League. Only 2 bucks each. These chips will be available at the Grand Alliance check-in table Friday night, the poker tournament, the Federation Ball Saturday night, and the Pioneer craft panels both Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Shuffle up and deal!!!

Tom Hodges -- Lucasfilm Artist
Star Wars/Clone Wars artist Tom Hodges will discuss his work past, present and future in a galaxy far, far away. He will also take questions on art and what could be up next for the Clone Wars web comic!

UFO's: A SciFi Drama Unfolds In Real Life
A presentation on the real life scientific studies of the UFO phenomenon and its correlations with modern media and Sci-Fi entertainment. Presented by Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), the United State's largest UFO research organization.

Under the Bucket -- How to Join the 501st Legion of Stormtroopers
Have you ever thought about being a stormtrooper? Darth Vader? Or any of the other "bad" guys from Star Wars? Join us as we discuss the 501st and how you can become a member of Vader's Fist! We will go over what is the 501st, costuming references, trooping, membership and how to do what we do! The panel will conclude with a Q&A session so come ready with any questions you have for members in costume!

Utopia Planitia-Build Your Own Spaceship
We’re looking for a few Junior Engineers!! 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 be accompanied by a responsible companion. See you there!!

Website Giveaway
GeekRadioDaily.com, Jonja.net, ScreenGeeks.com and Starland.com have teamed up to give away some great prizes! The grand prize will be an autograph and photo ticket for whomever the winner chooses. We'll also be giving away books from various authors and more. Enter to win at Kevin Dilmore and Dayton Ward's table in Author Alley before 10am on Saturday morning.

Whose Ship is it Anyway?
Join our intrepid comedy crew as we explore depths of interphasic extradimensional improvisational space. The Improvatons always venture forth with an audience (holographic or live), so be prepared to think up new ideas, quotes, and situations for our hilarious and talented cosmic adventurers.

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