MileHiCon 48: Full Schedule

WELCOME!
Keep in mind that times, venues and even entire panels will be subject to change. Any schedule changes made after we go to print will appear here, so bookmark it!

2:00pm MDT

Accumulative Sculpture

Stop by the atrium and add your bit to the growing sculpture (like jenga, but we don’t take pieces away) or work on your own assemblage creation.

Moderators

Carol Angel

Carol Angel is a pottery student, a collager, an assemblage art fan, and a determined recycler of useful stuff.

Friday October 28, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Atrium Stage Central Second Floor Atrium

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

4:00pm MDT

SF/F Pictionary

Come grab a marker and sketch whatever you draw from the hat—a stick-figure unicorn or a swirly black hole … you can do it, and get your team to guess!

Moderators

Karen Bjorn has been enjoying MileHiCon since the late ’70s. She is a doodler (as she has not sold any of her artwork, shows in this convention's art room). She is also trying to get published in the SF/F or erotica field. She has a 16-year-old daughter who also enjoys this convention... Read More →

Friday October 28, 2016 4:00pm - 4:50pm MDT
Chasm Creek A Second Floor

Programming, Active, Art, Interactive

4:00pm MDT

Ten-Forward Mixer

Just getting started with programming? Come on by to meet some other con-goers, schmooze about your favorite authors and shows, and trade tips on which panels and programs to put on your must-see list. (Star Trek costumes applauded, but completely optional.)

Friday October 28, 2016 4:00pm - 4:50pm MDT
Atrium Stage Central Second Floor Atrium

Programming, Active, Interactive

4:00pm MDT

Trivia for Chocolate

Come and test your knowledge and be rewarded with chocolate. Trivia for all ages.

Moderators

Meg Ward

Active Track Coordinator, MileHiCon

Meg Ward is a longtime science fiction enthusiast whose hobbies include roller derby, beer brewing, cryptography, convention running, and fiber arts. She resides in Denver with three cats, two geeks-in-training, and an equally geeky husband.

Friday October 28, 2016 4:00pm - 4:50pm MDT
Chasm Creek B Second Floor

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

5:00pm MDT

Improvocation

Prepare to launch yourself into three days of creativity and camaraderie. Listen carefully and follow the directions for Poison Eye, Enemy Defender, and the ever-popular and goofy Bunny-Bunny-Bunny.

Moderators

Tim Anderson

Tim Anderson. Adventurer, wizard, bovine hypnotist, billionaire playboy… all things he’d like to be if/when he grows up. He’d also like to control physics with his mind. (Wouldn't we all?) He works as part of the development team on Star Command: Galaxies, and has released several... Read More →

Friday October 28, 2016 5:00pm - 5:50pm MDT
Chasm Creek A Second Floor

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

5:00pm MDT

PokeConMo: Catch Them All!

Test your real life pocket monster skills. We’ll have sci-fi and literary-themed pocket monsters of our own invention and some three-dimensional capture devices. Will you prove your prowess or will our monsters run away?

Moderators

Meg Ward

Active Track Coordinator, MileHiCon

Friday October 28, 2016 5:00pm - 5:50pm MDT
Chasm Creek B Second Floor

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

5:00pm MDT

Weaving Mats for Charity

Come help make woven cage mats for local animal shelters.

Moderators

R.K. Hageman

R.K. Hageman is an ESL instructor, spinner, weaver, and writer working on a series of murder-mystery novels set in a mythical Colorado mountain college town, where the amateur sleuth/protagonist is the newest history professor. She has participated in NaNoWriMo events four times and... Read More →

Friday October 28, 2016 5:00pm - 6:50pm MDT
Atrium Stage Central Second Floor Atrium

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

7:00pm MDT

Locked Room

The holodeck has malfunctioned. Can you escape in time? This programming is aimed at our teenaged members, but all ages are welcome.

Moderators

Meg Ward

Active Track Coordinator, MileHiCon

Friday October 28, 2016 7:00pm - 7:50pm MDT
Chasm Creek A Second Floor

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

7:00pm MDT

Behind the Mask with Patty Pietu

Come make your own extraordinary leather mask. Learn secret mask making techniques to create that original costume piece or artwork. $30 materials fee.

Moderators

Patty Pietu

Patty Pietu studied jewelry making in Europe for four years, while also honing her costume and mask making skills. She has been creating unique award-winning costumes for over 30 years—ranging from Mars suits and High Renaissance to all the costumes at the Scream in the Dark Haunted... Read More →

Friday October 28, 2016 7:00pm - 10:00pm MDT
Chasm Creek B Second Floor

Programming, Active, Art, Interactive

8:00pm MDT

Talespinner: Stories with Danyda Feldman

Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to listen while Danyda spins tales sure to delight all ages.

Moderators

Danyda Feldman

Danyda Feldman is a professional storyteller, doll and fairy door artist, and professor of Transformational Linguistics. She has performed before the crowned heads of Europe (which were mounted on a shelf at the time). She is a member of the Mile High Polymer Clay Guild, Jane Austen... Read More →

Friday October 28, 2016 8:00pm - 8:50pm MDT
Chasm Creek A Second Floor

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

9:00pm MDT

13th Annual MHC Critter Floatilla

Cheer on the diminutive but determined competitors as they hit the pool. See how well—and quickly— cardboard can float.

Moderators

John Morse

Critter Crunch

Friday October 28, 2016 9:00pm - 9:50pm MDT
Hotel Pool

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

10:00pm MDT

Advanced Mask Making Class w/Patty Pietu

Make your own extraordinary leather mask. Learn new techniques to add a second layer with studs, brads and sewing. $30 materials fee.

Moderators

Patty Pietu

Friday October 28, 2016 10:00pm - Saturday October 29, 2016 12:00am MDT
Chasm Creek B Second Floor

Programming, Active, Art, Interactive

9:00am MDT

Coloring for All

Come start your morning off with a little coloring. Materials will be provided.

Saturday October 29, 2016 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Chasm Creek B Second Floor

Programming, Active, Art, Interactive, Kids

9:00am MDT

Zombie in the Basement Drawing Workshop

Join Stan Yan for a reading of his book There’s a Zombie in the Basement, an interactive monster drawing workshop, and a Q&A session. Suitable for kids of all ages.

Moderators

Stan Yan

Stan Yan is a Denver-based writer/illustrator and instructor who is probably best known as the “zombie caricature guy.” His work has been seen in Westword, and his recent credits include writing and/or illustrating for The Wang, SubCulture, Show Devils, and Vincent Price Presents... Read More →

Saturday October 29, 2016 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Chasm Creek A Second Floor

Programming, Active, Art, Interactive, Kids

10:00am MDT

Dr. Whoniverse Writing Workshop

Limited Capacity seats available

A workshop for Whovians wanting to try their hand at writing fan fiction. First we’ll explore the legends of Gallifrey, the Timelords, and the Doctor. Then we will revisit those legends using Joseph Campbell’s ideas of the Hero’s Journey and the Monomyth to learn the secret to writing a great Doctor Who story. Lastly we’ll dive into the Character Generation and Worldbuilding Lab where we’ll create new characters, settings, and plot lines to inspire your future writing. Please bring your preferred writing tools. Suitable for preteens and up.

Moderators

Richard Blake

Richard Blake is a full-time father and part-time educator who spends his life embracing the bleeding and bludgeoning edges of both science fiction and science education. As his alter ego Dok Science, Richard designs and delivers scifi-inspired STEM and writing programs to local elementary... Read More →

Saturday October 29, 2016 10:00am - 11:50am MDT
Chasm Creek A Second Floor

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids, Writing

10:00am MDT

Junkyard Derby

Presented by the USS Pioneer Engineering Department
Take "Junkyard Wars" and a pinewood derby, mix 'em together, and you get the Junkyard Derby! Kids will have 1 hour to build a junk car out of parts we supply in a bucket (we will supply wheels and axles)

Saturday October 29, 2016 10:00am - 11:50am MDT
Chasm Creek B Second Floor

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

10:00am MDT

Paint Your Own Superhero/Comic Book

Kapow! Bam! Zock!! Everyone loves comic book words, so why not make your very own? Create and take home your own awesome superhero/comic book-inspired painting in this beginner-friendly class! Our experienced instructor will guide and encourage you as you follow a series of simple steps. Recommended for ages 10 and up; children should be accompanied by an adult. Special MHC discount: $25/person. Seating is limited. Please note: registration is non-refundable (we cannot refund a missed class).

Moderators

Whimsical Whiskers

Adopt your snuggly friend today!, Vendors Room - 21

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Saturday October 29, 2016 10:00am - 1:00pm MDT
Atrium Stage Central Second Floor Atrium

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

10:00am MDT

MileHiCon Mask Table, hosted by Julie Spradley

Visit the Mask Table in the hallway outside the art show to make your own beautiful feathered, furred, or glittery creation. Fun for kids and adults! There will be a special mask-parade at 7 pm before the main masquerade.

Moderators

Julie Spradley

Julie Spradley is your crafty hostess at the Mask Table on Saturday. Stop by and let your creativity flower.

Saturday October 29, 2016 10:00am - 4:00pm MDT
hallway

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

11:30am MDT

Solar Viewing with DAS

Sorin, members of the Denver Astronomical Society Join DAS for some solar viewing this afternoon, possibly with a look at Saturn in the daytime!

Moderators

Denver Astronomical Society

The Denver Astronomical Society (DAS) promotes the enjoyment and understanding of astronomical phenomena, history and lore by providing educational and observing opportunities for our members, education to the general public, and outreach activities at the University of Denver’s... Read More →

Saturday October 29, 2016 11:30am - 1:30pm MDT
outside hotel to right/south of main hotel entrance

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

12:00pm MDT

Self-Defense Seminar

Limited Capacity seats available

Please join us for the MileHiCon Self-Defense Seminar! Learn how to protect yourself in a fun, safe, comfortable environment. EVERYONE is welcome, regardless of experience, age, or athletic ability. Attendance limited to 20. Children under 12 must be accompanied by parent.

Moderators

Schuyler DuPree

Tang Soo Do Martial Arts

Schuyler DuPree is a five-time AAU National Champion and professional martial arts and self-defense instructor. He has taught practical self-defense to countless children and adults, including doctors, lawyers, scientists, teachers, military, law enforcement, and sci fi fans across... Read More →

Saturday October 29, 2016 12:00pm - 12:50pm MDT
Chasm Creek A, Chasm Creek B

Programming, Active, Demo, Interactive, Kids

1:00pm MDT

Kiddie Kosplay: Dress Up Your Kid

Costuming for kids—everything from cute baby costumes to getting your teenager in on your group cosplay. Share tips, tricks, trials, and errors.

Moderators

Meg Ward

Active Track Coordinator, MileHiCon

Participants

Ian Brazee-Cannon

Ian Brazee-Cannon is a writer, film maker, game designer, podcaster, and father. His short stories have been published in The Fifth Di..., Wondrous Web Worlds, Forgotten Worlds, Tales of the Talisman, May-December Publications' anthology, Say Goodnight to the Bad Guy, and the shared... Read More →

Melanie Unruh

Melanie Unruh is an artist and maker based in the Denver area specializing in decorative and functional pottery, and fantasy and historical sartorial arts. A lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy literature, alternate worlds influence the styles and themes of her art. Currently... Read More →

Richard Blake

Saturday October 29, 2016 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Chasm Creek B Second Floor

Programming, Active, Costuming, Interactive, Kids

1:00pm MDT

Kids Weaving Activity

Come learn about the process of weaving in an interactive forum.

Moderators

R.K. Hageman

Saturday October 29, 2016 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Chasm Creek A Second Floor

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

2:00pm MDT

PokeConMo: Catch Them All!

Moderators

Meg Ward

Active Track Coordinator, MileHiCon

Saturday October 29, 2016 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Chasm Creek A Second Floor

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

2:00pm MDT

Kids Costuming & Facepainting

Look through the supplies available to create a costume. Assistance will be available with pins, duct tape and more. Finish up with face painting at 4 pm and a parade through the con … or on stage before the masquerade! Are you an astronaut, an animal, an alien, or other fantastical creature? Add face painting to your costume and then show it off in the masquerade or the costume walk before the masquerade.

Participants

Carol Angel

Carol Angel is a pottery student, a collager, an assemblage art fan, and a determined recycler of useful stuff.

Majel Lickiss

Majel Lickiss is a licensed Esthetician with a love for movie makeup and art.

Saturday October 29, 2016 2:00pm - 3:50pm MDT
Chasm Creek B Second Floor

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

9:00pm MDT

Locked Room, part 2

The holodeck has malfunctioned. Can you escape in time? This programming is aimed at our teenaged members, but all ages are welcome.

Moderators

Meg Ward

Active Track Coordinator, MileHiCon

Saturday October 29, 2016 9:00pm - 9:50pm MDT
Bristlecone Ground Floor

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

9:00pm MDT

Flash Fiction Fairy Tales & BedTime Stories … and Cookies!

Come tell/read your best flash fiction (under 1000 words) bedtime story or fairy tale while enjoying assorted cookies. Open to anyone to participate. Please plan to keep it PG, though, as we will have listeners of all ages.

Moderators

Rebecca Lickiss

A passionate reader, Rebecca Lickiss began telling stories at an early age. She finally decided to write them down for publication, since it was better than cleaning house again. Her website at www.lickiss.net is covered with real cobwebs from neglect. Her children recently informed... Read More →

Saturday October 29, 2016 9:00pm - 10:00pm MDT
Consuite Room 431 - always open between 6pm Friday and 6am Monday

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

9:00pm MDT

Meet for Gruesome Carols

Moderators

Laura Givens

Laura Givens is an illustrator and author who has done oodles of book covers and sold a dozen or so short stories. She loves to read hard SF but often finds herself writing western-flavored steampunk and fantasy. She lives in Denver and used to do improv comedy to stay sane. She has... Read More →

Saturday October 29, 2016 9:00pm - 11:59pm MDT
Atrium Stage Central Second Floor Atrium

Programming, Active, Interactive

10:00pm MDT

Beat Poetry Libs

Come channel the spirit of Ginsberg and Kerouac with sci fi and fantasy themed beat poetry. We’ll provide (some of) the words—you provide the performance. Thick black glasses and berets optional.

Moderators

Meg Ward

Active Track Coordinator, MileHiCon

Saturday October 29, 2016 10:00pm - 10:50pm MDT
Centennial 12th Floor

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

9:00am MDT

Open Coloring

Come start your morning off with a little coloring. Materials will be provided.

Sunday October 30, 2016 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Chasm Creek A Second Floor

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

10:00am MDT

Young Explorer's Guide Reading

Come listen to selections from the 2015 and 2016 Young Explorer’s Reading Guide. The anthology is aimed at middle grade readers, but all ages are welcome to attend. Dreaming Robot Press is unable to attend, but we've got copies of the guides and will still read.

Sunday October 30, 2016 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Chasm Creek B Second Floor

Programming, Active, Kids, Reading

10:00am MDT

The Costume Exchange

Bring costume/cosplay items you no longer want/fit/use and trade for something different/new!

Moderators

Nate Leyba

Natalie (Nate) Leyba is an avid reader and an aficionado of both anime and manga. Her interest in books range from sci-fi/fantasy to nonfiction and everything in between. Natalie does tend to gravitate toward the sci-fi /fantasy/urban fantasy end of the spectrum, though. She has attended... Read More →

Sunday October 30, 2016 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Chasm Creek A Second Floor

Programming, Active, Costuming, Interactive

11:00am MDT

Paper Rockets

Join Danyda Feldman as we create paper rockets from ordinary household materials and launch them into flight. Suitable for all ages—with assistance. Bring your imaginations and get ready to soar.

Moderators

Danyda Feldman

Sunday October 30, 2016 11:00am - 12:50pm MDT
Chasm Creek B Second Floor

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids

12:00pm MDT

Paint an Exploding TARDIS

Kick back, relax, and let your creative juices flow at this beginner-friendly class. Create and take home your own beautiful Doctor Who-inspired painting! Our experienced instructor will guide and encourage you as you follow a series of simple steps. Recommended for ages 10 and up; children should be accompanied by an adult. Special MHC discount: $25/person. Seating is limited. Please note: registration is non-refundable (we cannot refund a missed class).

Moderators

Whimsical Whiskers

Adopt your snuggly friend today!, Vendors Room - 21

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Sunday October 30, 2016 12:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Wind Star A Ground Floor

Programming, Active, Art, Interactive, Kids

1:00pm MDT

Carving with The Pumpkin King

Halloween is right around the corner. Let Tony help make your decorating special this year!

Moderators

Tony Bagley

Tony Bagley has been amazing and delighting audiences with his elaborate squash surgery for several years. Come see his Carving with the Pumpkin King program on Sunday afternoon and get ideas for your own Halloween décor!

Sunday October 30, 2016 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Chasm Creek A Second Floor

Programming, Active, Interactive, Kids