The below is the final version, last updated 2018-07-03 17:00.
A Celebration Of The Life Of Gail R. Barton (1944-2018)
Saturday, 1:00 PM-2:50 PM, Room of Requirement
Gail Barton was a founding mother of both Denver fandom and Star Trek fandom. She became active in both at the beginning of 1969, and remained so until her death on March 9, 2018. An artist of SF, fantasy, and space, her activities also included club leadership, convention organizing, collecting, fanzine publishing (with a hand-cranked mimeograph, no less), costuming, and filksinging.
Andrew Mayne Q&A
Friday, 2:00 PM-2:50 PM, Main Events
Andrew Mayne, David Gerrold
Question and answer session with magician, entertainer, and novelist Andrew Mayne. Ask him about his work with some of the biggest names in magic, his podcast, and his novel series.
Blanket Forts (adult session)
Friday, 10:00 PM-11:50 PM, Thunderpass
Cori, Thea Hutcheson
Blankets, coloring books, crayons, and stuffed animals. Wind down the night, make a fort and relax. Adults and calm teens only please.
Blanket Forts (adult session)
Saturday, 10:00 PM-10:50 PM, Thunderpass
Amy Armstrong
Blankets, coloring books, crayons, and stuffed animals. Wind down the night, make a fort and relax. Adults and calm teens only please.
Blanket Forts (all ages)
Saturday, 11:00 AM-11:50 AM, Bristlecone
Remember how much fun it was to make forts in the livingroom with couch cushions? Let’s do it again! This time we’ll be using blankets and tables to take us on our imagination journey to the ocean or stars – wherever we want to go!
Closing Ceremonies
Sunday, 4:00 PM-4:50 PM, Main Events
David Gerrold, Jeff Sturgeon, Kent Bloom, Kristoph Klover, Margaret Davis , Nancy Kress, Nikki Ebright, Rebecca Moesta
Let’s recap the weekend, relive the highlights, hear a few closing words from some of our guests, and pass the gavel to Westercon 72!
Color In
Thursday, 9:00 PM-11:50 PM, Atrium
Losing Lara, Mem Morman, Thea Hutcheson
Join fellow con goers for a coloring session in the atrium. Bring things to color and item to color with or use the provided materials! Enjoy some quiet coloring time after a busy day.
Concert: Jeff and Maya Bohnhoff
Friday, 8:00 PM-8:50 PM, Main Events
Jeff Bohnhoff, Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff
Jeff and Maya Bohnhoff are former professional musicians who somewhere along the line slipped to the dark side and began peforming nerdishly spot-on parodies of classic rock music. Their concerts have been described as a classic rock FM station that’s lost it’s mind. Ok, they are the ones who said that, but it’s still true. You’ll be able to hear them again on Saturday, performing even more of their “Grated Hits”
Concert: Margaret Davis and Kristoph Klover
Saturday, 8:00 PM-8:50 PM, Main Events
Kristoph Klover, Margaret Davis
Award-winning singers and multi-instrumentalists Margaret Davis and Kristoph Klover will lead you on a mystical musical journey with songs of Tolkien, Celtic traditions, and Medieval music with voices, Celtic harp, guitar, flute, octave mandolin, recorders, and whistle.
Critter Crunch
Sunday, 8:00 AM-11:50 AM, Main Events
John Morse
MileHiCon brings their famous Critter Crunch robot wars to Westercon!
Dances of Americana
Wednesday, 6:30 PM-6:55 PM, 12th Floor
Holly Collins-Tomazin
Celebrating the 4th of July with dance! We’ll start with Charleston line dance lesson at 6:30 pm followed by rock & roll swing dance lesson at 8:30 pm.
Dances of Americana
Wednesday, 8:30 PM-8:55 PM, 12th Floor
Holly Collins-Tomazin
Celebrating the 4th of July with dance! We started with Charleston line dance lesson at 6:30 pm; time to try some rock & roll swing!
Dances of Americana: Demonstration
Wednesday, 7:30 PM-7:55 PM, 12th Floor
Holly Collins-Tomazin
Celebrating the 4th of July with dance! Grab some noms, mingle with the Guests of Honor and other attending members, and enjoy some dance demonstration.
Dances of Middle Earth
Saturday, 6:00 PM-6:50 PM, 12th Floor
Holly Collins-Tomazin
Hobbits, Elves, Dwarves; their dance styles would be quite different from each other! Come learn a few dances that may have you dreaming of Middle Earth.
Faerie Treasure Bag – Collection Prizes
Sunday, 2:00 PM-2:50 PM, Atrium
Nissa LaFete, Tomas O’Dreams
Time to find out which treasures the Faeries treasure the most! Bring your Faerie Treasures and turn in your collections to win prizes!
Fantasy Dance: Demonstration
Saturday, 4:00 PM-4:50 PM, Atrium
Holly Collins-Tomazin
How would the characters in our books dance? A dance demonstration to whet your appetite before heading upstairs for lessons in Dances of Middle Earth.
Fireworks!
Wednesday, 9:00 PM-9:50 PM, 12th Floor
Come watch the fireworks from the 12th floor, top floor of the hotel with great views of the city from a variety of directions. Fireworks will start somewhere between 9-9:30 pm depending on when it gets dark.
GOH Meet & Greet Reception
Wednesday, 7:00 PM-7:25 PM, 12th Floor
Our Guests of Honor will be on hand to listen to music, dance, and watch fireworks from the top floor. All attending members are invited to come mingle and enjoy the fun. Badge pickup will be available.
Goth Revival
Saturday, 11:00 PM-12:50 AM, Main Events
Love vintage goth? Raise the dead and dance to times when goth was alive and kicking. Join Siouxsie, The Clash, The Cure and others with these throwbacks to when black was the new black.
Harry Potter Live Auction
Sunday, 12:00 PM-12:50 PM, Main Events
David Gerrold, Nikki Ebright
Silent auction items will be available during the first part, followed by the most treasured items going up in a live auction. Collection donated by Nikki Ebright; proceeds to benefit Shiny Garden.
Jeff Sturgeon Demo and Q&A
Friday, 5:00 PM-5:50 PM, Main Events
Jeff Sturgeon
Question and answer session with Last Cities of Earth artist Jeff Sturgeon while he demonstrates his process. Game design art, book art, or canvas art, he knows it all.
Karaoke Roulette
Friday, 10:00 PM-10:50 PM, Room of Requirement
Catherine Winters, Elwin Cotman, Stace Johnson
A MALCon tradition: The machine has a mind of its own! Come and see what song pops up and jump in!
Live Art Auction
Saturday, 7:00 PM-7:50 PM, Main Events
Art Show items with 3+ bids will go to the live auction, so come bid up your neighbors! It’ll go quickly, so don’t be late!
Lou Mayo Q&A
Friday, 10:00 AM-10:50 AM, Main Events
Dr. Tim Slater, Lou Mayo
Question and answer session with NASA scientist Lou Mayo. Ask him about the Voyager and Cassini missions or maybe the “heavy” questions on the Jovian gas planets.
Margaret Davis & Kristoph Klover Q&A
Friday, 3:00 PM-3:50 PM, Main Events
Connie Willis, Kristoph Klover, Margaret Davis
Question and answer session with music GOH’s Margaret Davis and Kristoph Klover. Pick an instrument, pick a language and they probably know a song!
Masquerade/Costume Contest
Saturday, 3:00 PM-4:50 PM, Main Events
Erin Card, John Hertz, Kristoph Klover, Margaret Davis , Mem Morman
Join host as entrants show off their fabulous and creative costumes and are judged by our panel of special guests.
Mega Author Autograph Session
Saturday, 5:00 PM-5:50 PM, Main Events
A.M. Burns, Aaron Michael Ritchey, Andrew Mayne, Carolyn Kay, David Gerrold, Elwin Cotman, Eneasz Brodski, Guy Anthony De Marco, Hal C. F. Astell, Ian Brazee-Cannon, Lou J Berger, Mike Cervantes, Nancy Kress, Travis Heermann, Veronica R. Calisto, Vivian Caethe
Many of our authors will be available to sell their books, provide autographs, and visit with fans. A staple at COSine, a sci-fi con in Colorado Springs.
Mem Morman & Kent Bloom Q&A
Saturday, 12:00 PM-12:50 PM, Main Events
Kim Klimek, Kent Bloom, Mem Morman
Question and answer session with fan guests Mem Morman and Kent Bloom. Find out about the fandom scene from the past 40+ years!
Mindful Morning Meditation
Saturday, 9:00 AM-9:50 AM, Main Events
Amy Armstrong
Enjoy some time to quiet the thoughts from the night before and enjoy some gentle meditation, contemplation, and reflection
Nancy Kress Q&A
Friday, 12:00 PM-12:50 PM, Main Events
Connie Willis, Nancy Kress
Question and answer session with Hugo award winner Nancy Kress. Ask her about her books, her writing classes, or which book has a Klingon translation!
Ohming: Breathing Exercises
Saturday, 11:00 AM-11:50 AM, Atrium
Cori
Ohms: Meditation for more than just electricians. 10 minute breathing techniques for relaxation and costume competition prep.
Open Filk
Wednesday, 10:00 PM-11:50 PM, 12th Floor
Start time is approximate. Shortly after the fireworks end filkers will gather in a corner of the 12th floor and start sharing music. Everyone is welcome. On the first night of the convention we’ll stop at midnight, after all, it is a 5 day convention…
Opening Ceremonies
Thursday, 6:00 PM-6:30 PM, Main Events
Andrew Mayne, Connie Willis, David Gerrold, Jeff Sturgeon, Kent Bloom, Kristoph Klover, Lou Mayo, Margaret Davis , Mem Morman, Nancy Kress, Nikki Ebright, Rebecca Moesta
Master of Ceremonies David Gerrold welcomes everyone and introduces the Con Chair and this year’s Guests of Honor.
Performance: Margaret Davis & Kristoph Klover
Wednesday, 8:00 PM-8:30 PM, 12th Floor
Kristoph Klover, Margaret Davis
Filk Guests of Honor Margaret Davis & Kristoph Klover perform light instrumental music during the Guest of Honor Meet and Greet.
Rebecca Moesta Q&A
Saturday, 2:00 PM-2:50 PM, Main Events
Connie Willis, Rebecca Moesta
Question and answer session with bestselling author and editor Rebecca Moesta. Find out what has changed in editing and publishing over the last 25 years.
Regency Dance
Friday, 6:00 PM-7:50 PM, Main Events
John Hertz
Long-time Westercon attendee John Hertz teaches and leads a Regency Dance at most Westercons, and 71 is no exception! Come learn how to dance, Regency-style.
Shiny Garden and SG Events
Sunday, 11:00 AM-11:50 AM, Room of Requirement
Brian Ziman, Nikki Ebright, Sandra Wheeler
Find out more about Shiny Garden and their events: WhimsyCon (steampunk and costuming); HexaCon (tabletop gaming); and Myths and Legends Con, or MALCon (sci-fi and fantasy).
Stretches Before Atmo
Saturday, 1:00 PM-1:50 PM, Atrium
Cori
Before heading out to the black, try some stretches to limber you up.
Tea Dueling
Sunday, 11:00 AM-12:50 PM, 12th Floor
Amy Griswold, Melanie Unruh
Hoist your biscuits and prepare to duel in the spirited Sudden Death Tea Dueling Tournament. Hosted by the Denver Victorian and Steampunk Society (DVSS).
The Connie and David Hour (GOH Q&A)
Sunday, 2:00 PM-2:50 PM, Main Events
Connie Willis, David Gerrold
Hugo award winners and long time sci-fi convention attendees, Connie Willis and David Gerrold know where all the fandom skeletons are buried! They’ve interviewed other GOH’s; what questions will they have for each other?
VIP Speed Chatting
Thursday, 7:00 PM-7:50 PM, 12th Floor
Andrew Mayne, Connie Willis, David Gerrold, Jeff Sturgeon, Kent Bloom, Kristoph Klover, Lou Mayo, Margaret Davis , Mem Morman, Nancy Kress, Rebecca Moesta
Grab your ice cream and find a seat. The Guests of Honor will move from table to table, so everyone has a chance to meet them!