CONSOLE GAMING
Presented by: Texas Gamers
Take your convention experience and upgrade it to the 'Speed of Play'. TEXAS GAMERS are bringing it on at All-Con 2010. TEXAS GAMERS is providing consoles to play, free of charge, on a first-come basis. TEXAS GAMERS doesn't want you to miss a minute of the fast-paced console action. They'll be in Trinity VIII all three days and they'll be waiting for you. Tournaments with prizes are free to enter. Get your game on!
VENDOR'S ROOM
Presented by: All-Con
Need a massage? How about some Manga? Crafted goods? Jewelry? Replicas? Toys? Roller Derby Women? The Vendor Room has as much of a variety to offer as all of our discussion panels. Come to browse and stay the day! The Celebrity Guests are also located in this room, so get your shopping done before hopping in line to get your autographs.
EXHIBITOR GALLERY
Presented by: All-Con
Artists and clubs have all set up tables in the Gallery to show off their works and interests just for you. When you come upon a table with people who have taken great pains to set up, stop and see what it is they're up to. They're all exhibiting because they felt that they had something you ought to see or know about. They're probably right. Some of the best convention content is often hidden in the treasures of our Gallery Exhibitors.
$1 Toy Auction
Presented by: JediCole Houston and Geoffrey Carlton
Designed to be fun for kids of all ages, this live auction features $1 opening bids for toys (new in package) donated by Geoffrey Carlton, the author of the Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book and JediCole Houston from Fandom at Random. The auction which is as much a floor show as it is an outlet for fund raising.
2010 State of Robotics
Presented by: Paul Bouchier
This presentation will overview some of the latest advances in the field of robotics, and describe some elementary robotic principles, and show how the audience can become involved with personal robotics.
24 Hour Endurance 1,000 Anime Song Medley Festival
Presented by: Kazushi Hinoki, Keisaku Kimura, Ardith Carlton translating
Japan's ultimate event for anime otaku is coming to America! Celebrating its 16th year, the 24-Hour Endurance 1,000 Anime Song Medley Festival is a nonstop show of anime and tokusatsu titles, scenes, and rarities, collected and presented by the deeply knowledgeable--and very funny!--Otakuzake duo of filmmaker Keisaku Kimura and manga artist Kazushi Hinoki. A fantastic chance to learn trivia about your anime and tokusatsu favorites, see great things you never knew existed, sing along, and even compete for prizes! NOTE: SPECIAL ENDURANCE AWARDS FOR THE TOP 25 FAITHFUL TOO!
501st Business Meeting (Private)
Presented by: 501st Star Garrison
Officers of the 501st Star Garrison host a closed-door business meeting for the costuming organization. Non-members interested in being recruited or the public who wishes to interact directly with the command staff and members are encouraged to attend the "Meet the 501st" event which will include photo opportunities and a Q&A session about the organization and their costumes.
501st Photos -- Garrison / Legion
Presented by: 501st Star Garrison
The Star Garrison of Fighting 501st Star Wars Imperial costuming club will be meeting for group photos. Grouping suggestions will be by costume type, by garrison, and full group shots. The public is encouraged to attend this unique annual photo opportunity for the club.
'and Falling, Fly', a Reading
Presented by: Skyler White
Dark fantasy author Skyler White reads from 'and Falling, Fly' a dark fable of desire between a fallen angel and a self-medicating neuroscientist in a steampunk hell. Skyler White will sign books and autographs immediately following.
All's Fair - Women's Roller Derby
Presented by: Assassination City Roller Derby
Part league recruitment, part grudge match. Find out what you've been missing by not going to see women's flat track roller derby. All-Con asked them for a panel discussion but these women prefer to brawl. Stop in to their event and witness some of their better moves as they put on a live-action presentation certain to impress.
Anime Jeopardy (Novice)
Presented by: MEK Anime Society; Jeremy Smith, Britt Myer, Raymond Welch
The classic game show with fun anime themes. Are you relatively new to the world of anime? This is the game for you! If you are interested in playing this game you must correctly answer qualifying questions at the Mu Epsilon Kappa booth located in Con Alley! At the beginning of the event three qualified contestants will be randomly selected to play.
Anime Jeopardy (Expert)
Presented by: MEK Anime Society; Jeremy Smith, Britt Myer
The classic games show with fun anime themes. This round is for those who consider themselves hardcore otaku and really know their anime. And it WILL be hard! If you are interested in playing this game you must correctly answer qualifying questions at the Mu Epsilon Kappa booth located in Con Alley! At the beginning of the event three qualified contestants will be randomly selected to play.
(Anime) Maid Competition
Presented by: Escape Reality Clothing
Escape Reality Clothing prefers maids from anime or manga however anyone dressed as a maid will be permissible. Dress in your favorite maid costume or watch as maids compete. Please join the crowd and cheer on your favorite! This competition is crossplay friendly.
Anime Otaku Introduction
Presented by: Kazushi Hinoki, Keisaku Kimura, Ardith Carlton translating
Otakuzake duo of filmmaker Keisaku Kimura and manga artist Kazushi Hinoki have come to All-Con from Japan to share their lifelong experience immersed in the culture and look forward to also hearing any experiences the audience choose to share. This is an exclusive U.S.A. appearance and will be filmed for production.
Asian Ball Jointed Dolls
Presented by: Reed Julian, Shannon Terrill, David Terrill
The history of Asian Ball Jointed Dolls and how to properly care for the dolls.
Assassination City Roller Derby Demo
Presented by: Assassination City Roller Derby
Any pretty woman can put on fishnet stockings and a broad, pretty smile. It's when she straps on her skates that you you've got someone special. The Assassination City Women's Roller Derby League (that's right, most of the league!) has come to All-Con to show off their moves out on the flat track. Part promotions for the upcoming season, part recruitment for new league members, and part kick-butt action to show All-Con what Women's League Flat Track Roller Derby is all about, we must recommend stopping whatever you're doing and going to watch this demo. And bring your camera. You won't want to miss any of the action.
Bandes Dessinees 101
Presented by: Dom Epps
An introduction to the history of European graphic novels and their influence on the American and Japanese markets and with time permitting an open forum.
Beginner's Knitting
Presented by: Regina Beach
If you've ever wanted to learn how to knit, this is your chance to get started. In order to keep this panel free to All-Con participants, those interested in the panel are Strongly encouraged to bring their own supplies. There will be a Very limited amount of supplies available to borrow during the instructional panel. After you've mastered the basics, the DFWCG and Austin Browncoats invite you to participate in our first Knit-a-Thon for charity!
Belly Dancing
Presented by: Ruth Devlaeminck
Learn basic belly dancing techniques. Both men and women are encourage to come. Please wear clothing that permits comfortable movement.
Bring your Projects to Life using LED Lighting Effects, How To
Presented by: Jeff Tregre
The topic says it all. Jeff Tregre will demonstrate the ability to bring your projects to life by adding LED lighting effects. Seating is limited and this panel is expected to be full. Please arrive early.
Build Your Own Arduino Microcontroller
Presented by: Dale Wheat
Physical Computing: Build your own Arduino microcontroller and learn to program it to flash lights, drive motors, and much more! This is two 2-hour sessions. In the first session (Saturday) participants use supplied components to build their own Arduino microcontroller system, which they get to take home with them. In the second session (Sunday), participants will learn to program the microcontroller they built in the first session, to make it flash an LED and do other tasks. The cost is $45. Participants need to bring a laptop running the Arduino IDE (free, 3 platforms) with a spare USB port. Dale supplies everything else.
Burlesque (over 18, ID required)
Presented by: All-Con
Enjoy intertwined sets of classic burlesque tempt-and-tease. 2010 will mark our fifth year of this exciting convention highlight. Priority seating is $15. All other seating is a FREE to convention attendees aged 18 and older with valid ID until capacity is reached. All seating is first come, first serve and free seats may not be held.
Comic Book Trivia Challenge
Presented by: Amazing Comicast
DC or Marvel? Image or Dark Horse? If your knowledge of comic books overwhelms even your closest of friends, then Amazing Comicast wants you to face off in their Trivia Challenge! Argue over whether or not Rogue can fly! Ponder if someone can actually remember the Green Lantern Oath! All this and more in the Comic Book Trivia Challenge!
Convention Comic Workshop
Presented by: Frank Anderson Jr.
Whether you belong on All-Con's Artist Alley or struggle with emotional stick figures, this workshop will take you through the production of comicbooks from concept to ready-to-print. Panel pages created in this workshop will be printed into the All-Con 2010 workshop comic, printed and available at the convention the very next day on the flyer table.
Convention Etiquette
Presented by: Carla York, Dom Epps, Kalli Matosky, David Epps
Baad JooJoo is happy to host a discussion on Convention Etiquette. At this panel we will discuss the common do's and don'ts to attending a convention. Among the discussion will be behavior that people from all aspects of the con are tired of seeing or dealing with, and behavior they would like to see more of. Pamphlets will also be available to take home, that deal with some of the topics that might not be discussed in the panel. Please join us for this eye-opening event!
Cosplay Competition
Presented by: Mu Epsilon Kappa
All-Con's Cosplay competition will take place Friday March 12th, 2010. Winners in each category will receive awards as well as prizes. The purpose of the competition is to provide an organized venue for individuals in Cosplay attire to showcase their talents and efforts with a large number of attendees in a fun and friendly environment. The event is designed for individuals or groups who wish to show off sewing, creativity, or craftsmanship skills. 2010 categories include: Anime/Manga; J-Rock/J-Pop; Videos Games; and Original/Other.
Cosplay Tea Party
Presented by: Mu Epsilon Kappa
Want to strut your cosplay stuff (and get a bite to eat as well)? MEK is throwing a costumed tea party and all ninjas, J-rockers, and Keyblade wielders are invited!
Costume Competition
Presented by: All-Con Dallas
All-Con's costume competition will take place 7:00pm on Saturday March 13th, 2010. Winners in every one of the eleven categories will receive awards. The Best of Show and Reserve Champion winner will each walk away with a 2010 trophy and a cash prize.
Costuming For Everyday People
Presented by: Nacheska Gentry-Combs
You don't have to live the life of a costumer or compete in contests to enjoy a convention wearing a costume. Costuming for Everyday People breaks down the barriers which prohibit people from putting on a costume, having a good time, and then putting it away until the next event. Celebrate the notion that you can dress up at a convention without the stigma of people staring. Don't know where to get started? This discussion panel is the right place.
Convention Planning and Resources
Presented by: Todd Carlton
If you are planning an event, or are on a convention committee, this your chance to gain insight into how All-Con "does it". Celebrity booking, hotel negotiations, panelist research, marketing - all of our experience is open for the asking. This is entirely a Q&A session.
Destination: Japan!
Presented by: Ardith Carlton
Imagine living and working in Japan...or making a visit to Japan to attend a fan event...or doing it all, living and working there and spending your weekends enjoying your favorite fandom with others who love it, too! Ardith Carlton is lucky enough to be living that dream, and will be here for a Q-and-A session, fielding your questions and offering advice to try to help you make that dream a reality, too. Ardith has lived in Japan for a decade--the last eight years working for HobbyLink Japan, north of Tokyo--and is a regular at Comic Market, Wonder Festival, a slew of smaller genre events, anime song concerts like Super Robot Spirits and Super Sentai Spirits, and hobby shows throughout Japan. A vocal student of anime song performer MIQ ("Dunbine," "L-Gaim," "Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory") since 2007, Ardith has been featured on Japanese TV three times to date, and finished third in TV Tokyo's TV Champion Foreigner King of Akihabara Otaku competition. Bring your questions, and aim for tomorrow!
Do It Yourself: Dressing Dummies
Presented by: Carla York, Dom Epps, Kalli Matosky, Amanda Gillespie, Andrea Laham
Baad JooJoo is proud to bring to you the secrets of making Dressing Dummies (or Mannequins). We have several types of dummies that can be made at home, and will be discussing the pros and cons of each type. Directions will be available upon request for each style of dummy, with the exception of our model that will be available to buy. We will be taking appointments for this at the Convention. Con Discount is available if scheduled during the convention!
Don't Lose Your Geek Card
Presented by: JediCole
Get your name in the mix to be a contestant on Cole Houston’s newest game show – Don’t Lose Your Geek Card! Three contestants will be issued Geek Cards that they have to protect by answering trivia questions that run the gamut from sci-fi/fantasy movies and television to comic books, literature, and other sources that pop-culture geeks live and breathe! Multiple categories of questions offer a little something for everyone. And some questions even come with prize cards. Answer the question correctly and win the prize! You have the chance to win prizes even if you don’t wind up being the last contestant standing (and winner of the Grand Prize)! The Grand Prize for this competition will be the winner's choice of a Ghostbusters Sta-Puft Marshmallow Man Bank *OR* a Raiders of the Lost Ark Fertility Idol Bank!! Posters, action figures, and other goodies up for grabs too! Get in on the fun with Don’t Lose Your Geek Card!
Fabric Swap
Presented by: DFW Costuming Guild, Maggie Smith
Bring all the unwanted fabric you'll never use and trade it in to go digging through fabric brought in my others. No money will change hands on this it is a free swap.
Finish It! Finish It!
Presented by: JediCole
So you think you can't draw? Or perhaps you like to draw but just not to your own satisfaction. Or you would just like to see your own drawing creation look even better! Then you need to attend "Finish It! Finish It!" at All-Con!
This unique new show, a JediCole original, pairs lucky audience members with our panel of artists to join forces and create a one-of-a-kind artistic creation!
Anyone who wants to participate will be able to have their name drawn at random to be one of those to join the art panel. Each participant will be provided with drawing paper and pencils and have up to 25 minutes to draw their favorite super-hero, movie or television character, or even their own original creation in pencil only. While our participants create our panel of artists will engage in a lively Q&A and discussion forum with the rest of the audience!
Once the participants have completed their work (or the clock has wound down) they will reveal their pencil sketches to the audience then hand over their drawing to the member of our art panel with whom they have been paired. Our artists will then "Finish It!" by inking and embellishing the pencils with their own unique style. The discussion forums will continue throughout the process. At the end our participants and the audience will be treated to the finished artwork and each participant gets to take home the final version of their own work!
Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of All-Con history with this original cooperative art project!
Friday Night Dance
Presented by: Ultimate Mixes
Kick off the convention by dancing to selections presented by Ultimate Mixes. It's the biggest party on the block and you're invited! Put in your requests and dance to the music that you want to hear.
Imperial Gladiators
Presented by: Fighting 501st, Star Garrison
Come and watch competitors from the Star Garrison and other regions compete in trials of skill and ability. Nothing says "Good Time" more than watching individuals attempt to accomplish goals while being constrained by their armor or costume. The 2010 events have been developed around key moments during the Saga. This is the third annual Imperial Gladiators at All-Con and should not be missed.
Introducing: Repro! the Genetic Opera
Presented by: Cast Members from Amber Does Dallas
Repo! The Genetic Opera, a Rocky-Horror meets Bladerunner rock opera / movie musical. Cast members from 'Amber Does Dallas', the local shadowcast, will introduce you to the film, the shadowing, and the life changing effects it could have on you.
Introduction to the SCA
Presented by: Ted Young
If you are interested in any of the medieval arts, ancient western combat techniques, honor and chivalry, or simply having a great time then come see what the SCA has to offer you.
Irish Ceili
Presented by: Chelsea Durham
Fascinated by Lord of the Dance? Come for this introduction to Irish dancing. Both men and women are encourage to join in.
Iron Cosplay
Presented by: MEK Anime Society; Jeremy Smith, Britt Myer, Caroline Clavell
Love Iron Chef? Well come play the cosplay version! Teams compete by creating the best cosplay outfit they can using boxes of materials and the secret 'ingredient'.
JediCole's Morning After
Presented by: JediCole
After being involved with All-Con in various capacities from the very first year straight through to last year, JediCole Houston noticed one important thing. Hardly anyone is out and about on Sunday morning! While we all know that this is largely due to a lot of parties on Saturday night, there needs to be something fun for those who can manage to get out of bed early on Sunday morning!
So JediCole has come to the rescue with a lively and informal talk show with a Star Wars focus. But it is so much more than just Star Wars. Drop in and join the fun starting at 9 AM (yes, 9 AM!) in the Elm Room. Amazing Comicast’s Rick will be just one of the guests (many others have been invited) who will bring their own perspective to the Star Wars universe and other things we all know and love.
Plus there will be prize drawings and other surprises to get you out of bed!
Knit-a-Thon
Presented by: Austin Browncoats and DFW Costuming Guild
Taking place right after the Beginners knitting panel, this is you chance to pick up your needles and put them to use - knitting for Charity! (Or just for practice and good company if you would prefer.)
Laser Tag
Presented by: All-Con
When you aren't at a panel, or in the vendor room, or competing, or getting your picture taken, or visiting in the Hospitality suite, or volunteering, or speaking, or in console gaming, don't forget that we've also go a free laser tag arena going!
Leather Pouch Making
Presented by: The SCA
Learn how to make pouches and other products using leatherworking tools. Supplies available for free on a first-come basis. Semi-personal instruction will be at the SCA booth in the Vendor Room.
Life Isn't Fair Monopoly
Presented by: Catherine Houston
Have you ever played Monopoly and thought to yourself, "What would this game be like if it was fun?" Well struggle with that question no more! Catherine Houston will be offering open gaming of her Life Isn’t Fair Monopoly game, a variation on the old classic board game that is actually fun to play!
Players can go from rags to riches to rags and back again during the course of this lively update. Sent to jail? No problem! With a roll of the dice you could get off on a technicality or frame another player! (Because life isn’t fair!) You like collecting that $200 when you pass Go, right? Well in this game you loose $10 of that money for every dependant child you’ve picked up along the way. (Because life isn’t fair!) Got a lot of properties in your name? Go to jail and you could lose them to other players while you are incarcerated! (Because life isn’t fair!)
But it’s not all bad! Every player starts the game with property, it’s your legacy! You would win the Lottery and take all the money that "The Man" has collected in the center of the board! You can draw a Chance card that takes your dependant children away (welcome back $200 on payday)!
Yes there are all kinds of fun and unique variations on the traditional Monopoly game that make Life Isn’t Fair Monopoly an All-Con favorite!
Local Music FAQ - The Band's Perspective
Presented by: URIZEN
Dallas has a leading local music scene. Find out from a band's perspective what it takes to thrive with the competition, get booked into clubs, and never lose the music through the clutter of daily business.
Making the Coolest Leather Masks
Presented by: Peggy Dee Haslbauer
Peggy will demonstrate skills and techniques necessary to produce a beautiful, professional quality leather face mask using a wet leather technique that is centuries old, yet so cool and easy every costumer who goes anywhere in costume needs to know how to make one. No need to pay hundreds of dollars for a mask like this when this demo will give you an in-depth look at the techniques for producing a leather face mask that will make people turn and stare. The demo takes you through the process from start to finish; using a method for cutting and soaking the leather until it reaches a very pliable form that can be sculpted into almost any creative design. This will be followed by drying and painting techniques that will produce a beautiful, wearable object of art that can be both worn and displayed.
Meet the Robots (and their builders)
Presented by: DPRG Members
The robots presented at All-Con are all amazing and this is your chance to get up close to try them out along with chatting with some of people who designed and built them.
Ms. Star Wars Pageant, 6th annual
Presented by: D/FW FanForce
What men really want are girls who are into Star Wars! Guys like girls who can hold their own in a blaster fight, who enjoys dancing like a Twi'lek, and who will disguise themselves as a bounty hunter in order to save their man. This is a creative fandom competition, costumes are not required.
Myth: This Will Fix Everything
Presented by: Skyler White
Dark fantasy author Skyler White presents an interactive workshop in unpacking the power of myth to instruct and inspire not only what we write, but how we write it.
Naked Bacon - Anime Edition
Presented by: MEK Anime Society
Come check out Mu Epsilon Kappa's premiere of Naked Bacon! Don't let the name fool you, it's fun for everyone. The game combines memory skills, charades, and a little bit of Taboo too. Come meet new people and play a fun game with an anime twist!
Onigiri How-To
Presented by: MEK Anime Society; Caroline Clavell
Do love Japanese Onigiri or rice balls? Do you even know what Onigiri is? Come out and learn how to make easy and tasty onigiri. You can make them for snacks or lunches for work or school!
ParaPara 101
Presented by: MEK Anime Society; Caroline Clavell
Ever wanted to learn about the Japanese dance crazy called ParaPara? Well now it your chance! Not only will you learn a little history, you’ll even learn a full dance with a member of ParaPara team EXS-D! Don’t be afraid to check this out! Fun for all ages!
Pepakura Designer
Presented by: John Wieger
Pepakura Designer software allows you to create paper craft models from 3D data. Pepakura Designer is developed in Japan and has been translated to English. This software is open to the public as shareware so you can download and try it freely. John Wieger has been using the software for a number of years and will be demonstrating the use of the software to create paper models and armor.
Photography: Miniature Props Improv
Presented by: Scott Horn of YaksPub.com
For years Niktom has created a photographic environment for his webstrip Star Wars action figures to live. Learn from him what he had to figure out on his own, using miniatures and household supplies to being their world to life. As seen through the lens, some of Niktom's best kept photography ideas are revealed. An All-Con exclusive panel.
Pattern Making, How To:
Presented by: Dom Epps, Carla York
"How to create patterns from simple to sophisticated!" Introduction to pattern making using dress forms, existing clothes and a client’s dimensions. We will take you through techniques like draping to analyzing a painting/drawing to create your own patterns.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Presented by: Los Bastardos
This is a professional quality show. Los Bastardos is the longest running current DFW cast with over 10 years experience. The legend of the classic Rocky Horror performances in such places as New York is kept alive by this stunning 'shadow cast' of performers. Due to hotel restrictions, outside props for the performance are prohibited. Los Bastardos will have approved bags of props available (optional). This is a free performance for All-Con attendees.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Costuming and FAQ
Presented by: Los Bastardos
Rocky Horror isn't just about putting on fishnets and corsets! (Or is it?) Attend this panel and learn what really goes into the costumes you'll see shadowcasting this latenight feature and what to expect from a premiere shadowcast.
Saturday night Dance
Presented by: Ultimate Mixes
After a hard day costuming, speaking, and volunteering it's time to put in some requests to Ultimate Mixes and dance the night away! The Saturday night theme is MASQUERADE - theme dress is optional but highly encouraged.
SCA Fighting Demo
Presented by: The SCA
The medieval era wasn't all about fine craftsmanship. It was also about the taking of and defending lands. See how the battles were fought through the vision of the fighters from the SCA.
Sci-Fi Models: Scratch Building and Kitbashing
Presented by: Reed Julian
Model kit bashing and scratch building- A look at how the pros do it.
Self Publishing Fiction
Presented by: A.P. Stephens
When the final edit is done and the story is told, the work begins again. A.P. Stephens discusses the process of self publishing and promoting fiction novels.
Steampunk: Costuming and Character
Presented by: Ben Hamby, Noel Steinle, Jenna Idaho, Amanda Moreau
The "Delirium of Grandeur Airship" pirates cover garb, prop making, jewelry/accessories, characterization as individuals and as small Steampunk groups.
Super Hero Sunday
Presented by: Amazing Comicast
Shed the mild-mannered nature of your secret identity and reveal the hero for the day. Demonstrate to others your values and virtues, and any super powers that are yours to command! (Please do not reveal any powers which may be unsafe to exercise in confined areas or indoors... laser vision, heat breath, sonic scream, etc.) All-Con welcomes established heroes whom we've all read about and seen on screen. We also looks forward to the introduction of new 'independent' heroes who may not have ever gotten a proper introduction to the great city of Dallas, but who are equally instrumental in the fight against forces of evil and the unjust! A trophy awaits the best or most creative of the heroes! This is All-Con's fourth year running this competition.
Swap Meet
Presented by: Baad Joo Joo
Bring your old anime, games, cells, fabric, costumes, posters, etc! Bring old items and see if someone is willing to trade some of their stuff for yours. This is a free for all swap, so anything and everything appropriate will be allowed for swap. ID's will be required for rated materials please. Trades will be monitored for rated material and bootlegs.
Talking Pinata - Sqwatty McManly
Presented by: All-Con
We're not certain why we're counting the years on this one ... but 2010 is the 5th annual beating of the talking pinata. Originally added to the convention as a St. Patrick's Day lark, Sqwatty McManley the talking leprechaun returns for another year of abuse as convention attendees attempt to find his 'pot of gold' by swatting him until he releases his stash of gold (chocolate) coins -- or else bust his voice box so he'll stop talking. Stop by and get your licks in and find out why this poor little guy is now a convention favorite.
Teens in the Library
Presented by: Shannon Terrill, David Terrill, Renee Stratton
Join Irving Public Library employees and volunteers as we discuss programming geared toward tweens and teens. We'll cover anime movie clubs, manga reading clubs and scifi/fantasy themed lock-ins and parties.
Texas Hold'Em Challenge
Presented by: PokerSuited.com
If you like Texas Hold'Em then this Challenge is for you! It's being run tournament style and has some incredible prize packs for the top two winners! There is no buy-in (that means it's FREE to play - and to win!) so pull up a chair and try your skill against the other players from All-Con. Since it is a tournament there is no late entry. Make sure to be on time.
The Stolen Moon of Londor
Presented by: A.P. Stephens
Author A.P. Stephens takes you into his latest adventure fantasy novel, followed by a book signing. Don't miss your opportunity to hear A.P. Stephens speak at this one-time panel.
Ultimate Geek Challenge
Presented by: Amazing Comicast
Face off for the chance to be crowned Ultimate Geek for the weekend as well as the option to come back and defend your crown next year! Answer trivia questions ranging from virtually all aspects of geek pop culture. Think you're geek enough?
Underwater Basket Weaving
Presented by: The SCA
See how to weave baskets underwater. Semi-personal instruction will be at the SCA booth in the Vendor Room.
Vaccuforming 101 - Tools and Methods
Presented by: Dan Joplin
Wilco! Models has designed a two hour demonstration on the creation of a simple vacuuform table and how to use it to create costuming parts. This is must-see demonstration for novices to vacuuform costuming, and for the more experiences the details and tips that are presented are bits of gold to be mined. The two-hour block that this panel runs within leaves plenty of time for questions to be answered along the way.
Victorian Basics
Presented by: DFW Costuming Guild, Maggie Smith
Victorian isn't just an age - it's a style, and one very popular in costuming. This panel will teach you the foundation upon which the whole design is based.
Viking Nit Jewelry
Presented by: Lindsay Wisecup
Learn how to make beautiful woven wire jewelry using the techniques of the ancient Vikings. Attendees will be guided through the process of making a bracelet. Supplies are limited and will be given free on a first-come basis.
Volunteers Reception
Presented by: All-Con Volunteers Committee
The convention runs 90% upon volunteers from the community of attendees. This end-of-the-convention social is a wrap-up exclusively for volunteers and is a chance for the staff to thank them all personally. Special volunteer-only things happen at this reception that aren't advertised in advance, you can only find out by asking any volunteer who is wearing a "Habitual Volunteer" badge or by stopping by the Volunteer table in the gallery and signing up for hours to volunteer.
What You Need to Know: Photography and Copyrights
Presented by: David Epps
The basics everyone needs to know about photography, copyrights, and everything from here to there.
World Building Brick-by-Brick
Presented by: Skyler White
Dark fantasy author Skyler White discusses rules for creating worlds your audience can see for themselves.
Zombies: The Board Game
Presented by: Steven Davis
Zombies!!! puts you in the middle of the action as you try to escape the ever advancing zombie horde. Players must use a combination of wits and brawn to be the first to the heliport and certain escape. The only problem is, the zombies are everywhere, they appear to be very hungry and your opponents would really prefer if you didn't escape.
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