Friday Afternoon Meet the Guest of Honor: Mark Rogers Adams’, 1pm – 2pm Meet and talk to acclaimed writer and painter Mark Rogers, creator of the _Samurai Cats_ book series and numerous fantasy paintings! (*rowlr!*) Hear him read an excerpt from one of his books and ask him questions about being both a writer AND illustrator! Fursuiters’ Seminar: Part I Constitution B, 1pm – 3pm The first part of the panel, hosted by PandaGuy and some pals of his, entails a discussion about the aspects of basic construction, with each artist/panelist presenting their ideas and methods on how to do each part. Everything from basic sewing to complex heads, etc. and touching upon as much general material on construction in the time allotted. Furry AD&D Gettysburg 3, 1pm – 4pm Furries and Video Games: Gimmick or Trend? Franklin 1, 1pm – 2pm There’s been much ado about furries in video games lately… . Have manufacturers finally remembered that bloody, gorey, realism is not for everyone? That some folks remember and LIKE the cuter critters? Will we see more? Or is this just a hook? Our Gaming Den Dudes, Jessie and Josh are joined by Duncan, who writes for industry publications to lead a discussion about these very questions! Meet the Guest of Honor: Guy Gilchrist Adams’, 2pm – 3pm Meet Guy Gilchrist, the current artist for the syndicated strips “Nancy” and “The Muppets”, and the creator of MudPie and Screams! I want to know where he finds all the time to do this! Rendering Dark Fur Constitution A, 2pm – 3pm Heather Bruton, last year’s Artist Guest of Honor has graced us once more with her creative and talented presence to lead a demo on rendering fur in dark colors. It’s a tricky topic, but you’ll soon be painting and drawing black cats and dark chocolate labs better than ever! Veterinary Medicine Franklin 2, 2pm – 3pm Tyler Hutchinson, a real veterinarian, is here to talk about the field of animal medicine! Have you ever thought about it as a career? Want to know more about what it takes to be the person who cares for your pet? Then this is the place to go with your questions! The Funday PawPet Show! Main Ballroom, 3pm – 5pm They’re baaaaa-aaaaack! (And heaven help SueDeer, they brought Durian Cakes! Aieee!) Mutt, Tod, Nerd, BitchVoop, Rasvar, and the rest of the gang have returned, rested from MegaPlex and raring to give it a go at Anthrocon! Don’t miss it, cause you just never know what will happen! Writing: Go Pro! Constitution A, 3:30pm – 5pm Lizardman of Dragon Magic leads this seminar on writing with the intent to publish professionally. Think you have what it takes to go pro? Maybe. But stop in and give a listen to make sure! Licensing and Marketing Franklin 2, 3:30pm – 4:30pm Mike Russell really knows his stuff when it comes to promoting your characters and licensing them for use! That’s right! You could be making money from the use of your creations! (*gasp!*) Well, what are you waiting for? Check it out! Friday Evening Virtual Universe: Meadowvane Gettysburg 3, 6pm – 10pm Ben leads a tabletop RPG with a Redwall-type theme. He’ll be all set to help you create your character and then lead you through some adventures in the comfort of your own ho— er… in the comfort of the Gettysburg 3 room! World Tree: Like Father Like Son Gettysburg 4, 6pm – 10pm Hoofers! Constitution B, 6pm – 7pm So, you want to make that really neat horse costume… or maybe a deer, or a ram, or a unicorn or, dare I say, a giraffe! But… how do you handle the hooves? Cordite will lead a discussion about costume design for hooved characters, with particular attention to hoof construction. Super Smash Brothers Tourney Franklin 1, 6pm – 8pm Gaming Den Dude Jessie will take 32, and 32 ONLY for this tournament to see just who’s the best at this game! Mad Libs! (PG-13) Franklin 2, 6pm – 7pm Brian Miller is back! This was a hit last year, so we’re fool enough to let him do it again! Unpack your adjectives, know your nouns, and blurt out your interjections! It can only end in tears… of laughter! Improv! Adams’, 6pm – 7:30pm Imrpove your improv with DarkPaw! Get over your stage fright and learn to have some fun while thinking and acting on your feet! Life Drawing I Constitution A, 6:30pm – 8:30pm An introduction to the basics of drawing the figure by Ian “Fennec” Dettmering using real live models… one of whom may be you! ART WARS! Main Ballroom, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Prismo hosts this wacky game to “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” for artists! Yes, there WILL be audience participation! Fursuit Games Constitution B, 7:30pm – 8:30pm Suit up and let’s play! Carefully, please! The EYE of ARGON (Or, “How NOT to Write a Book”) Franklin 2, 8pm – 10pm Possibly the worst piece of fiction EVER! Written with every cliché in the book in mind. And the challenge is to read it aloud… without laughing. You laugh, you pass it on to the next person! Sketching Action Poses Constitution A, 9pm – 10:30pm Provided we can tear Mach away from Makoto, he’ll lead this workshop that pays special attention to drawing action filled poses from live models.. Mach takes Tae Kwon Do, so he knows a thing or two about combat poses, whether it’s striking a pose, striking an opponent, or falling on his butt, it’ll all be covered here! Fursuiters welcome to come and pose, too! Open Puppettering Adams’, 9pm – 11pm Volunteers have brought stages! Ozark and Zorro have offered to help lead! Got your puppet? This could be your night to shine! It’s a Puppet Improv! Fursuiters’ Roundtable Constitution B, 10pm – 11:30pm Gather round! We’re going to talk about the weekend’s events! What you like so far, what you’re looking forward to, and your suggestions! Saturday Morning/Afternoon Painting with Mark Rogers Constitution A, 10:30am – 12noon Join Mark Rogers for a morning painting demo. Should be truly interesting as he confesses he doesn’t sketch things out first! He just paints it! The Art of Commission Franklin 2, 11am – 12noon Mike Russell has commissioned a few artists in the past. Ok, many artists. A LOT. So, if you’re not sure how to proceed with commissioning an artist (presenting yourself, making the inquiry, negotiating price and time alottment, etc.,) then you won’t want to miss this. World Tree: Freshman Disorientation Gettysburg 4, 1pm – 5pm Furry Anatomy 101 Constitution A, 1pm – 2pm We just can’t seem to get enough of this topic! But this year, Shawntae Howard and Mel White are joined by veterinarian Tyler Hutchinson! This should make things particularly interesting! The battle between plantigrade and digitagrade rages on! Or… something. Video Effects Constitution B, 1pm – 2:30pm Hooray! We love NonSanity_Cat’s work! He’s the fella behind Fluff&Such Studios who makes some of those nifty mail in videos that they play on the Funday PawPet Show! He’s going to show and explain how some of the effects were done! Okay, yeah, it’s ruining the magic a bit, but only for the sake of creating new magicians! Gaming Industry Talk Franklin 1, 1pm – 2pm The Three Gaming Amigos are at it again! This time they’ll be talking about the gaming industry in general, how you might get in on it, and what to expect if you do! Mad Libs! (G-PG) Franklin 2, 1pm – 2pm More Mad Lib Mischief! Only this time with a more toned down rating. Furry AD&D Gettysburg 3, 1pm – 4pm Support Our Shelters Main Ballroom, 1:30pm – 2:30pm A special presentation of this year’s charity and what they’re all about., from rescue to home placement and everything in between. Effective Writing Constitution A, 2:30pm – 3:30pm Our own Dr. Samuel Conway — y’know, that “Kagemushi” guy — is helped out on this one by fellow published authors and storytellers Mark Rogers, our Guest of Honor, and George Frost. They’ll give you some pointers on how to improve your writing skills to create stories that communicate well to the audience. Web Comics Today Adams’, 2:30pm – 3:30pm Guest of Honor Guy Gilchrist will be joined by a panel of other web comic artists for this discussion about the state of web comics today. How far have they come? Where are they going? And why does King Features insist on running 2 weeks behind the current strips? FurSuiters’ Seminar Part II Constitution B, 3pm – 5pm Part II is the “advanced” construction panel, delving further into construction ideas and techniques. It is audience driven — we let the audience pick the subjects to discuss, and the panelists each cover it, depending on their specialties and experience. The Tarot Explained and Readings Franklin 2, 4pm – 5:30pm Joelle Mellon has returned and with her, her tarot deck! In additions to doing readings during the Thursday Night Mixer, she’ll be explaining the components of the deck, as well as reading formations. Preparing and Submitting a Manuscript… and Then What? Const. A, 4pm – 5:30pm The Lizardman returneth! This time, he’ll tell you what to do with that new and improved writing of yours! It’s got to look spiffy, you’ve got to have a good cover letter… and then what? The Animation Industry Adams’, 4pm – 5pm Herbie Bearclaw is leading this one, so it’s sure to be a Don’t DARE Miss This Event event! You can finally ask the man himself… ”What the HELL is going on with the Animation Industry??” Herbie will answer as many questions as he possibly can! Saturday Evening World Tree: Keeping the Peace Gettysburg 4, 6pm – 10:30pm VCL Gathering Jefferson, 6pm – 9pm A relaxing atmosphere for the artists and fans of the VCL site to meet and socialize, all are welcome! Hosted by Ch’marr. Uncle Kage’s Story Hour Main Ballroom, 7pm – 8pm Snuggle up tight, kiddies, it’s time for another hour of mirth and mayhem with Anthrocon’s favorite bug, Uncle Kage. As an Anthrocon tradition, Kage will be unveiling new stories, so don’t miss it! You may think you’ve heard it all, but you haven’t. Trust us. Life Drawing II Constitution A, 8:30pm – 10:30pm Ok, it’s a rough time slot, but you can always buy the videos of the Story Hour and the Masquerade! If you’re serious about improving your figure drawing skills, don’t forgo part two of the Life Drawing seminar. Ian will cover the more complex aspects of drawing the figure! 2’s Comedy Blend at The Laughing Cockatoo Comedy Club Adams’, 11pm – 12:30am You come to see 2, but you’ll really end up with 3! Three comedians, that is! 2 the Ranting Gryphon isn’t alone this year… he’s got Maus and SpazFox with him, all of them eager to make you laugh AND think! The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Adams’, 1am – ??? True Creatures of the Night know that fun is just a jump to the left…! But we have to insist, no water pistorls or throwing things… sorry. We like our hotel. Our hotel likes us. We’d like to keep it this way. (*smile*) Sunday Furry Art and the Bible Constitution B, 10am — 11am Is the art we make somehow wrong or offensive? Or, if we are all made in God’s image, is giving His/Her likeness and ways to the animals merely a harmless way of expressing a deeper appreciating of His/Her work? Mike Russell will lead an exploration into the role of animals as pertaining to the Bible. GreyMuzzle Jefferson, 10am – 12noon Got salt-n-pepper fur around the muzzle or temples? It’s not really age, it’s wisdom! That’s their story an’ they’re stickin’ to it! The GreyMuzzle group is a bunch of folks who consider themselves to be a bit older, more seasoned than the general populace of the fandom. Hosted by InnerWolf, newcomers welcome! What Makes a Good Skit? Adams’, 10:30am – 12noon If you’re looking to put together that really spiffy act for your next masquerade performance, this is the panel you’ll want to attend. Rigel runs our Masquerade every year and KP (John Cole) is a seasoned fursuiter. They’ll go over the finer points of creating a real stage presence for yourself that will make you unforgettable! …in a good way! The stage will be available during this discussion in case KP decides to do an impromptu demo! Macro Furs Constitution A, 11am – 12pm Furry Fitness Franklin 2, 11am – 12noon Okay, on a personal note here: I have known Creature since AAC’97 and the dude has really whipped himself into shape in the last year or so! And, being the nice guy that he is, Jason Murdock is going to tell us HOW he did it. World Tree: All That Glitters… Gettysburg 4, 1pm – 5pm Christian Furs Constitution A, 1pm – 2:30pm Christian Furs are one of those sub-groups in the fandom, caught between the poles of fandom and religion. Still, many in this group refuse to give up either lifestyle. Join us as we discuss how having a paw in each community has enriched our lives and our spirituality. The panel is open to all. We only ask that you bring an open mind, agree to disagree, and not bash anyone. Using Your Powers for Good! Constitution B, 1pm – 2pm Once again, Herbie Bearclaw is here to discuss how to put your costuming and ‘suiting talents to a use that will benefit others. Long time associates of the Give Kids the World organization, Herbie and his friends have brought joy to countless terminally ill children, and they’re ready to tell you just how good that feels and how you can get involved. Dance Dance Revolution Tournament Qualifying Franklin 1 & 2, 1pm – 3pm Get your Dancin’ shoes on! Josh is running a full blown competition complete with the big screen! Come and see if you’ve got the moves to make it to the final rounds! New England Furs Jefferson, 1pm – 2pm Dalia would like to assemble all the folks who live or have lived in the New England area! They sometimes set dates to gather for picnics and special trips! Animal First Aid Jefferson, 2pm – 3pm What do you immediately do if your cat or dog is hit by a car? Suffers a traumatic fall? Gets bitten by another animal? Tyler Hutchinson will give us a general overview of how to care for our pets when injured or ill and the differences in physical signs to indicate problems among the different types of pets. Introduction to Drawing Anthropomorphics Constitution A, 3pm – 5pm Louis LeClerc has a rather nice tutorial online on the subject of getting started in drawing “furries”. Today, he’d like to give a live version of that tutorial. It’s a rather nice way to wind things down and hone in on the subject after getting the basics from the life drawing classes. Dance Dance Revolution Tournament Finals Franklin 1 & 2, 3pm – 5pm This is it! The final rounds! The battle of the AC DDR Crown! Again, complete with big screen! Fursuiting: Working the Stage Adams’, 3pm – 4:30pm Here’s your chance to get a little coaching on stage presence… with the presence of an actual stage! Practice your moves, overcome stage fright, and take command of the space around you in order to choreograph a more dynamic performance!