DEALER SPACES
Obsidians Caldera
Pair-A-Dice Games
Book Signings Table
If you and someone else in the quiet room want to chat, please leave the room. If others are talking or making noise in the quiet room, and you are comfortable reminding them of the rules, please do so. Otherwise please ask any staff member for help.
Join Jennifer McCollom and Angela Pritchett as they walk you through make-up and posting tips for cosplayers when it comes to photography. Professional photographers James Rippe and Paul Cory will be on hand to offer the photographers “eye.” Bring a costume and your Make-up Bag for the most impact!
This is a 2-hour workshop.
This is our version of our opening ceremonies. There will be door prizes and short speeches by some of the guests!
“eh koh-moh my-ee” (means Welcome! in Hawaiian)
Flabbergast, the time-traveling wizard, stops into Geek Summer Camp with his puppet pals and puzzling presentations of prestidigitation to amaze and amuse children and adults alike. Prepare to be Flabbergasted!
Suitable for all Ages
Join several of authors as they celebrate the launch of their latest books! We’ll have food and sweet tea and a chance to win prizes and of course... buy their books!
Join a selection of authors as they read from their works and enjoy a nice cup of coffee.
Similar to the classic TV game show “Name That Tune,” contestants will bid on how few actors it will take for them to name the SF themed show.
Join a selection of authors as they read from their works and enjoy a nice cup of coffee.
Remember singing around the campfire? Well come do it again. Join Gray Rinehart around a friendly campfire and sing into the night.
Join a selection of guests as they talk about their work and enjoy a nice cup of coffee.
Join Tally Johnson as he tells scary stories around the "campfire."
You know those panels where a bunch of stuffy scientists talk about science in fancy language that goes over your head but everyone comes out feeling 20 IQ points smarter? Yeah, didn't think so, and that's good, because this is not one of those panels. Science - it's confusing, mysterious, and sometimes you just have to wonder what the scientists were thinking when they came up with the ideas. Here's your chance to corner some scientists in a panel room for a Q&A on new, funny, important, weird and/or confusing science. It's late in the evening, so let's see if we can have some fun with it
You can guess where this is going…Join Alexandra as she shares with you some of her more risqué stories.
Steven Barnes (WGoH) will be conducting a Tai Chi workshop on Saturday and Sunday mornings during ConGregate. This will be a gentle exercise available to all skill levels. Wear loose clothes-its a great way to wake up in the morning!
Two teams from the 105th Squad will face off to build a SF themed costume with previously unseen materials that will be provided at the competition. The teams will be limited to two hours, and a "curve ball" may be injected into the competition midway through the build.
Allen has been providing conventions with his workshop for many years. Joined by established authors, he provides a safe, creative environment to practice writing. New and established writers can benefit from this workshop. Limited attendance. Please sign up at Registration. This is a 2 hr. workshop.
DEALER SPACES
Obsidians Caldera
Pair-A-Dice Games
Book Signings Table
Join the magical Wizard, Flabbergast for a little close-up, kid friendly magic. Kids Track Merit Badge Eligible.
Join Master prop-maker Cheralyn Lambeth as she takes you through basic puppet making.
Puppet Kits are $5.
Available Kits include:
Princess Leia
Han Solo
BB-8
Cat
*First Order Stormtrooper
*Mr. Hat (from South Park)
Limited attendance. Sign up at Registration. Kids Track Merit Badge Eligible.
Inside the ConGregate Studio, Michael Pederson interviews Stephen Barnes on everything from Writing to working in Hollywood and ends with the infamous 10 questions.
STAR WARS SAVED MY LIFE is a journey like no other, designed to help you tap into the very creative source that spawned our most popular cinematic entertainments. Join Steven Barnes, as he elaborates on life skills applied to body, mind, relationships, and finances.
For anyone interested in getting a start on 3D work, whether for illustration, animation, or game development, Blender presents a powerful tool with an enormous advantage: it’s free! But most people’s initial reaction is that it’s too complicated. Artist John Grigni will help you past that first impression and help you start creating models in 3D. This workshop is intended as an overview of the capabilities of the program, a tutorial on some of the basics, and a gateway to the large online Blender community, sharing tutorials and assets, both free and paid.
Do you have what it takes to play “Tic-Tac-Toe”? Take your chance by signing up to agree or disagree with the answers given by our celebrity squares. Contestants will be drawn randomly from the audience. Prize will be awarded to the player who wins the most rounds.
Every Hero has a secret identity. Keep yours safe by creating a mask of your own. Kids Track Merit Badge Eligible.
If you and someone else in the quiet room want to chat, please leave the room. If others are talking or making noise in the quiet room, and you are comfortable reminding them of the rules, please do so. Otherwise please ask any staff member for help.
Join several of our guests as they provide a time to do some interactive science and engineering activities for the children. Kids Track Merit Badge Eligible.
Inside the ConGregate Studio, Michael Pederson interviews Lindsey Look on everything from Art to bunnies and ends with the infamous 10 questions.
Join a selection of guests as they talk about their work and enjoy a nice cup of coffee.
Join as we present The Manly Wade Wellman Award for Science Fiction in the Carolinas.
This is the nominees list is presented in alphabetical order by primary author last name:
In grand convention tradition, ConGregate will host a costume contest on Saturday night. Bring your best costume and show off your skills.
Bonus: While the judges are making their final decisions, some of our Master Class costumers from other cons will show off their work.
Join a selection of authors as they read from their works and enjoy a nice cup of coffee.
Join us for an old fashioned movie experience. Bring your blankets or low lawn chairs.
(We will have regular chairs as well!)
Join a selection of authors as they read from their works and enjoy a nice cup of coffee.
Steven Barnes (WGoH) will be conducting a Tai Chi workshop on Saturday and Sunday mornings during ConGregate. This will be a gentle exercise available to all skill levels. Wear loose clothes-its a great way to wake up in the morning!
Need a quick minute to load the car? Author Janine Spendlove will read a kid friendly story while you check out of the hotel. We do require one parent to remain with your child at all times.
DEALER SPACES
Obsidians Caldera
Pair-A-Dice Games
Book Signings Table
Filk songs are songs set in and around fandom. They often use borrowed tunes and parodied words, but some are done to original music with totally original lyrics. Join three of our talented musicians as they take you through the steps of filking a song.
The con is almost over. Take a few minutes before you leave and tell us…what worked? What didn't? We will also have a suggestion box in the room if you would like to leave ideas for guests or panel topics for future Cons.
