Note: This schedule is current as of 13 March 1990. Program event times, locations, and participants subject to change. Last-minute changes known prior to the start of the convention will be announced at the Opening Ceremonies (7 p.m. Friday, Ballroom A). Scheduling changes made while the convention is in progress will be posted by the Registration desk (lobby).

Program Event Descriptions

Friday

2pm

Registration opens, Lobby.
 
Huxter Room opens, Ballroom B.
 
Art Show opens, Conference room.
 
Game room opens, Dallas and Board rooms.

6pm

Huxter Room closes.
 
Art Show closes.

7pm

Opening Ceremonies, Ballroom A. The ususal rundown of important info and intros, plus a performance by the redoubtable Trans-Iowa Canal Company.™
 
Game Room closes.

8pm

Reading: C. J. Cherryh, Ballroom A.
 
Game Room re-opens, Dallas and Board rooms.

9pm

"Meet the Pros" Party, Ballroom A. They're real people; come talk to them! A good time to get stuff atuographed.
 
Consuite opens, 5th floor.

10pm

Stargazing Party (meet in the lobby). Laurie Breman of the Des Moines Astonomical Society leads this outing of celestial observers, weather permitting.
 
Reading: Caterina Pryde, Ballroom A.

11pm

Space Opera Round Robin, Ballroom A. C. J. Cherryh, Bob Cornett, Russ Madden, M. S. Murdock, Caterina Pryde, Kevin Randle, and Mickey Zucker Reichert take turns weaving an impromptu tale that usually descends into total silliness before the hour is out.

12am

Game Room closes.

Saturday

10am

"How to Enjoy Your First Convention," Ballroom A. Veteran fans Rusty Hevelin and Mark Moore explain the madness that is SF conventions.
 
Huxter room opens, Ballroom B.
 
Art show opens, Conference Room.
 
Game Room opens, Board Room (Dallas Room closed for NetTrek tourney set-up).

11am

"The Science in Science Fiction," Ballroom A. Rob Chilson, Bob Cornett, and Kevin Randle mull over the science and pseudo-science underlying the themes and plots of SF tales -- is it accurate? Is it believable? Does anyone really care?
 
Reading: Mickey Zucker Reichert, Iowa Room.
 
NetTrek Tournament, Game Room (Dallas). Match your strategic skills in a networked computer game. See program book pages 18-19 for further details.
 
"Art in About an Hour," Art Show (Conference Room). J. R. Daniels in a not-to-be-missed demonstration of how artists actually create art. A plethora of artistic tips and secrets culminating in a completed masterpiece in under 60 minutes.

12pm

"The Works of J. R. R. Tolkien," Ballroom A. Ivor Rogers, Debbie Rogers, Richard West. A scholarly look at Tolkien's writings from three different viewpoints.
 
"Tarot Symbolism and Psychology," Iowa Room. Jeannette Roth examines tarot symbolism and readings as a key to understanding mind and soul. Includes slide show.

2pm

"Developing the Solar System," Ballroom A. C. J. Cherryh, Rob Chilson, and M. S. Murdock discuss ways to expand into the local "cosmic neighborhood" in fact and fiction.
 
Reading: Kevin Randle, Iowa Room.

3pm

"Gaming and Game Companies," Ballroom A. Zeb Cook of TSR talks about how game companies contribute to the art of fantasy gaming with their products.
 
Reading: Rob Chilson, Iowa Room.

4pm

"Grassroots Space Societies," Ballroom A. Mike "Spacey" Miller and Stan Nevins tell all about local space support groups, and how you can get involved too!
 
"Costuming for Fun and Profit," Iowa Room. Amateur costumers Bev Fernandes and Marshall Thayer talk about how to put together terrific, conversation-piece costumes on a shoestring, and win prizes doing it!

6pm

Huxter Room closes.
 
Art Show closes

7pm

Guest of Honor Speeches, Ballroom A. Guests C. J. Cherryh, J. R. Daniels, and Rusty Hevelin regale us with their wit and wisdom.

8pm

Art Auction, Ballroom A. Auctioneers Cherryh, Daniels and Hevelin offer you the opportunity to invest in a myriad of artistic treasures.

9pm

Reading: Bob Cornett, Iowa Room

10pm

Masquerade and Dance, Ballroom A. Includes costume contest judging.

11pm

Hypnosis Seminar, Iowa Room. John Fernandes demonstrates basic hypnosis techniques, and provides some beginning instruction in the methodology and use of hypnosis for self and others.

12am

Game Room closes

Sunday

10am

Huxter Room opens, Ballroom B.
 
Art Show opens, Conference Room.
 
Game Room opens, Dallas and Board rooms.

11am

!tang Apology Contest, Ballroom A. See contest rules on page 19 of the program book.
 
Writer's Workshop, Iowa Room. Mickey Zucker Reichert directs this encounter of aspiring writers; see page 12 of the program book for further details.

12pm

"Fishbowl" Discussion, Ballroom A. A DMSFS tradition; you pick the topics, you be the panel. Subjects for discussion drawn from our DMSFS fishbowl from ideas submitted by the audience. Moderated by Les Roth and Marshall Thayer.

1pm

"Win, Lose, or Draw," Ballroom A. J. R. Daniels, David E. Martin, and Marshall Thayer in our version of the TV show. See contest rules, program book page 18.

2pm

Huxter Room closes.
 
Art Show closes.
 
Game Room closes.

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