What follows is a listing of all events planned for Thursday, April 18th. You can also download a program grid for Thursday (106KB .pdf) or the Thursday/Friday Pocket Program (3.8MB .pdf).

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Last updated Apr 17, 2019 @ 8:58 am.

NWC42 Scavenger Hunt
Info Desk
10 a.m.–7 p.m.
A Scavenger Hunt with clues that lead to locations where stickers can be obtained. Come to the Info Desk to pick up the list of questions. Happy hunting!
Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunt
Info Desk
10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Join the fun and participate in an augmented reality scavenger hunt where you can use a “tricorder” style app on a compatible phone to hunt for virtual items around the convention. Augmented reality means what you see in your phone camera view is not quite what you see in plain reality. Instead in some locations there may be different objects or signs… you’ll just have to hunt and see! See the Scavenger Hunt web page for more information.
All-Ages Game Demos
Salon
11 a.m.–midnight
All weekend, there are dealers and game developers running demos of games in Maxi’s Salon. Come up to see the latest and greatest games and talk to game developers.
All-Ages Scheduled and Open Games
Maxi’s Ballroom
11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Come sign up for a game run by our DMs or check out games from our lending library. We have RPGs, computer games, LARPs, card games, board games, and so much more! Need ADA access for a game? Please speak to our staff when you sign up so we can be sure to meet your needs.
Nerf Firing Range
Evergreen 3 & 4
noon–4 p.m.
Instead of standing in line, come test out a variety of Nerf blasters in our firing range, no badge required! Staff approved outside blasters welcome.
Organized Play – D&D AL and Pathfinder
Rotunda 1
noon–10 p.m.
Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers League and Pathfinder Society will be running games throughout the weekend. Check the games schedule for details.
Artemis
Rotunda 2
noon–10 p.m.
Be the crew, report to the bridge! Artemis is a spaceship bridge simulator where players assume the jobs of captain, helm, science, communication, engineering, and weapon control. Together you operate your ship and defend the sector from evil aliens. Artemis simulates spaceship bridges by networking several computers together and is a social game where several players work together on each bridge. Multiple bridges can participate in cooperative multi-ship missions. Each simulation runs 20-40 minutes. Players can drop in any time. Any group with a crew of four or more people can pre-book a bridge during any open slot.
Diversity 101
Cascade 7 & 8
1–2 p.m.
Diversity is a topic that is often discussed. To facilitate better and deeper discussions, come learn some of the basics. Let’s define things like intersectionality, derailing, tone arguments, and more. Let’s ask the questions that might feel difficult to ask in more advanced panels. Suggested pre-panel Googling: Derailing for Dummies, Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.
Jason Vanhee (M), Nancy Pearl, Sarah Gulde, Shubzilla
Loved It!
Cascade 9
1–2 p.m.
It’s easy to laugh, it’s easy to hate, but it takes guts to be gentle and kind. This panel will take audience-submitted suggestions for so-bad-they’re-good (and so-bad-they’re-terrible) movies and TV shows. Our panelists must find something nice to say about them. Prepare to have your heart warmed!
Berlynn Wohl (M), Jasmine Silvera, Chris Wiswell
Building Star Fleet’s Culture
Cascade 10
1–2 p.m.
As both military and civilian spacecraft deploy for longer durations and more distant destinations, what are the elements that comprise star fleet culture? We will compare and contrast United States air force and navy cultural analogs and review works from sci-fi masters to make your story authentic and compelling.
Mike Brennan (M), Clayton Mann, Elliott Kay
Historical Accuracy vs. Theatrical Realities
Cascade 5 & 6
2–3 p.m.
Why film and theatrical productions aren’t always historically accurate, and why that’s okay.
Carmen Beaudry (M), Bill Gruner, Adrienne Carlson, Peter Fuller
Supporting Our Writing Community
Cascade 7 & 8
2–3 p.m.
The writing world can feel small and vast all at once. As a community, we can help one another grow as authors, connect to others in the industry, and lift each other up during trying times. As a team, we are much stronger. Take part in this panelist/audience discussion to come up with new ways we can support our fellow authors, agents, and editors.
Jasmine Silvera (M), Chimedum Ohaegbu, Jon Lasser, Eva L. Elasigue
Charlatanry and Chicanery: GMing on the Fly
Cascade 9
2–3 p.m.
Deep wells of research, reams of notes, and mountains of game statistics—these are all good gamemastering tools, but there’s one skill that can’t be prepared: improvisation. The best GMs can create memorable experiences for players out of nearly any challenge, and being a good GM is about being a consummate BSer. Join the best BSers in the business for tips, tricks, and philosophies, plus answers to your questions about how to handle the most challenging scenarios players might throw your way.
Jaym Gates (M), Bruce R. Cordell, Crystal Frasier
Getting into Geek Music (where do we start)
Cascade 10
2–3 p.m.
How do you even begin? There’s so much noise—so many genres. The internet is full of amateurs, trolls, and terrible choices. This will be the easiest panel to attend. Ask questions, mentions bands you like, and we’ll connect you with the nerd music for you! It’ll be an hour of good tunes and weird choices.
C0splay (M), Jonny Nero Action Hero, Shubzilla, Chris Wiswell
Vogon Poetry Competition
Cascade 11
2–3 p.m.
Bring your favorite original piece of Vogon poetry to share with the audience. Prize awarded for the best (worst) piece of poetry. Vogon poetry is, of course, the third worst in the universe. “The very worst poetry of all perished along with its creator, Paula Nancy Millstone Jennings of Greenbridge, Essex, England, in the destruction of the planet Earth.” — Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
Adam Rakunas (M), Matthew Moore
Writing Class: Strategies for Submitting Your Short Fiction with K.G. Anderson
Cascade 13
2–3:30 p.m.
Karen will cover the basics (and beyond) for submitting your short fiction to magazines, anthologies, and podcasts. Topics include matching your fiction to markets, deciding where to submit, reading guidelines, formatting submissions, writing cover letters, tracking submissions, querying about a submission’s status, creating a submission plan for each story, handling rejections, and (very important!) handling acceptances. Includes lecture, handouts, and lots of Q&A. Ages 18+. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. See the Writing Classes and Lectures page for details.
K.G. Anderson (M)
Family Open House
Olympic 1
2–3 p.m.
Olympic 1 will be free for play, reading, crafts, and lounge time.
Danielle Gembala (M)
Medieval Gunpowder
Cascade 5 & 6
3–4 p.m.
When did Western Europeans first use black powder? What was its early composition and how was it made? We will examine changes to European warfare enabled by ever-improving guns and artillery. Models and full-sized replicas will be available for hands-on study. Handouts will be available.
Bill Gruner (M), Peter Fuller
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Cascade 7 & 8
3–4 p.m.
TV and movies can sometimes be a good reference for historical costuming, but more often than not it’s just bad, either from laziness, the stupidity of the producers, or budgetary constraints. We’ll take you through a number of period films, show you good examples and really bad ones, and tell you what to look out for.
Carmen Beaudry (M), Richard Stephens
Fantastical Beasts and How to Write Them
Cascade 9
3–4 p.m.
Magical stories often have magical beasties. But magical beasts need to fit in your narrative in organic and fantastic ways. Who writes the best beasts? Why do we like them so much?
Bruce R. Cordell (M), Peter Orullian
Worldbuilding through Biology
Cascade 10
3–4 p.m.
You ask, we build. You set the scenario, and your panelists make the story work. How do ecosystems inform stories? Can this monster exist here, really?
Pat MacEwen (M), KJ Kabza, Coral Moore, Dan Koboldt
Lost Apollo
Cascade 11
3–4 p.m.
Skylab and Apollo-Soyuz were the remnants of a much larger Apollo Applications Program that would have included bases on the moon and a flight around Venus. Come learn what might have been.
Peter N. Glaskowsky, Arthur Bozlee
Crossing the Streams
Cascade 12
3–4 p.m.
Netflix shows like Stranger Things feature story arcs on multiple age levels and even across genres so that a coming-of-age story is also a science fiction tale that is also a horror movie. How much is too much and how much is just enough when it comes to blending age ranges and genres?
Joseph Brassey (M), Ren Cummins
Being a Better Moderator
Evergreen 1 & 2
3–4 p.m.
You’ve been assigned as moderator for a panel. Now what? We’ll focus on the winning strategies for managing your unruly, wild, and reticent panelists to deliver a great 50 minutes of content. Norwescon will be making a video recording of this panel.
Sarah Gulde (M), C0splay, Jonny Nero Action Hero
Baby Quiet Hour
Olympic 1
3–4 p.m.
Shhh! Sometimes babies and their families just need a place to be for a while. Olympic 1 is your space for some much-needed baby quiet time or social play, depending on the needs of the babies who join us. Older siblings are welcome.
Wee Hat Workshop
Olympic 2
3–5 p.m.
In this 2 hour workshop, come and learn how to use buckram and fabric to create your own one-of a-kind wee hat. Participants need to be proficient with hand sewing. Space is limited – sign up in Cascade 1. $5 Materials fee paid to instructor.
Theresa Halbert (M)
Norwescon Book Club
Presidential Suite
3–4 p.m.
Want to learn more about our book club? Meet other people who really like to read? This is the meet-up for you!
Writing Class: Out of the Genre Box with Sandra M. Odell
Cascade 13
3:30–5 p.m.
Writers write, that’s what we do, but sometimes writing in the genres we love becomes more of a chore than a joy. What to do? Step outside the genre box and look at stories in a new light. In this 90-minute workshop, we’ll discuss what it means to write in different genres, what’s involved in writing cross-genre, and examples of how different genres can focus on the same theme or setting. We’ll use simple item story prompts to jump-start timed writings and maybe even share our work. Bring your favorite writing implements and your imagination. It’s time to think outside the box! Presented by Clarion West. Ages 14+. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. See the Writing Classes and Lectures page for details.
Sandra M. Odell (M)
Photography 101
Cascade 5 & 6
4–5 p.m.
Come learn how the pros do it. Learn about the techniques and equipment needed to be a professional photographer.
Sandra Swan (M), Douglas Herring, Amber Clark
Check your Writer Privilege
Cascade 7 & 8
4–5 p.m.
Writers have been wrong before, and they’ll be wrong again. A bad blog post, a great tweet—it’s part of the job to take risks. Even if you’re writing well, you’ll make mistakes. Join us as we discuss potential appropriation issues and how to handle these writing and professional snafus, both within yourself and your audience, and how to grow from the experience.
J. F. High (M), Eva L. Elasigue, Ren Cummins
Breaking into the Game Industry
Cascade 9
4–5 p.m.
An expert panel of game industry professionals answers questions about the industry we all know and love. Learn how to become a part of it and to create meaningful games and experiences.
Jaym Gates, Matthew Moore
The Terror of the Haunted House
Cascade 10
4–5 p.m.
The least gory and explicit type of horror, the haunted house story, is also frequently held to be the most intensely terrifying. What makes a good haunted house story? And why are they so scary, anyway?
Jason Vanhee (M), Jon Lasser
MBTI, Big Five, and The Need to Classify Personality
Cascade 11
4–5 p.m.
Extroverts, introverts, ambiverts. INTJ versus ESFP? Open versus Neurotic? Never have we had so many different ways of describing human personality. Are we coming up with a theory of mind, or is this just astrology for the 21st century? Inquiring minds want to know!
Kurt Cagle (M), K.G. Anderson, Gabriel de los Angeles, Alexandra Samuel
Worldbuilding in a SF Universe
Cascade 12
4–5 p.m.
Are there elements of SF worldbuilding that are unique to science fiction? Are there elements that need to be in any science fiction story? Technology, medicine, economics, government, religion, history, types of characters, clothes, languages, and food. What elements might be unique to SF? How much detail is enough?
Cheryce Clayton (M), K Tempest Bradford, Elliott Kay, Caroline M. Yoachim
Interview and Q&A with Dan Koboldt
Evergreen 1 & 2
4–5 p.m.
Come to an interview and Q&A session with our science guest of honor, Dan Koboldt.
Jake McKinzie (M), Dan Koboldt
Arts And Crafts Open House: Fairy Creatures Theme
Olympic 1
4–5 p.m.
We will have materials on hand to build a fairy garden, fairy door, and fairy accessories from recyclable materials to take home with you. Projects are geared to be accessible for young children to complete with adult assistance, but all are welcome to come and create a fairy fantasy with us!
Danielle Gembala (M), Cindy Fangour
Queer Meet’n’Greet
Presidential Suite
4–5 p.m.
Come hang out with your fellow LGBTQIA fans in a casual mixer environment. Meet n’ greet and find new folks to wander the con with.
Fantastic Armor, Robots and other Anime Trends
Cascade 5 & 6
5–6 p.m.
Learn how to create realistic props with cardboard and other inexpensive materials or techniques.
Agathon McGeachy (M), Douglas Herring
Manage Your Time
Cascade 7 & 8
5–6 p.m.
The business of writing isn’t always fun. In fact, many of us creatives hate this side of the biz. What are some tricks to stay focused on recordkeeping of payments and expenses, paneling or teaching workshops, and writing, all while finding time for life?
Jaym Gates (M), Mark Teppo, Alexandra Samuel, KJ Kabza
Habits of Writers – the Fanfic Edition
Cascade 9
5–6 p.m.
Fic writers face the same challenges as other writers: Where do you get your ideas? How do you keep yourself focused? How does writing fit into your daily schedule? Other concerns are more specific: Do I post this story as a WIP or wait until it’s finished? Where should I post it? How do I react to readers’ comments? Our panel of seasoned fic writers will talk about their solutions for writing productively.
Lee Douglass (M), Berlynn Wohl, Victoria Shaffer, Dara Korra’ti
Asymmetric Warfare
Cascade 10
5–6 p.m.
Learn how to run an underground or resistance movement. We provide an overview of the structure and nature of guerilla warfare, as well as its conduct, successes, and limitations based on historical cases. We’ll analyze individual and unit actions to determine the efficacy of this specialized type of warfare in real-life, genre, and literary fiction scenarios.
Bill Gruner (M), Michael Mammay, Clayton Mann
Should Genre Writers Join the Resistance?
Cascade 11
5–6 p.m.
Science fiction and fantasy are rarely politically neutral: They can serve as a mirror of contemporary controversy. What are examples of the SF/F during repressive times? Is SF/F different during times of peace and prosperity? How may current authors best engage in political expression, and what are the pitfalls in balancing art and advocacy?
Scott James Magner (M), Joseph Brassey, Adam Rakunas
SpaceX on Mars
Cascade 12
5–6 p.m.
The forthcoming BFR (Big Falcon Rocket) from SpaceX is designed to carry up to 100 colonists each trip, from Earth to a Mars base built by people and robots, starting as soon as 2024. Is this vision even remotely realistic? In short: yes. Join us to learn more.
Cathy Plesko (M), Peter N. Glaskowsky, Alan Boyle, John Schlick
MoPOP’s Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival, Part 1
Evergreen 1 & 2
5–7 p.m.
Norwescon is proud to present a selection of films from MoPOP’s 2019 Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Festival! Enjoy the artistic and imaginative achievements showcased in two programs of both animated and live-action science fiction and fantasy films made by new and upcoming filmmakers.
Mimi Noyes (M)
Fight Like An Amazon!
Evergreen 3 & 4
5–6 p.m.
Diana may be a goddess of love, but she also knows how to fight! How does her fighting style reflect her personality? We’ll find out as we break down her final training battle with Antiope and teach you some of her awesome moves. This is a hands-on workshop with movement. Wear clothes you can swing a (foam) sword in.
Ann Shilling (M)
GoH Banquet
Grand 2
5–6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a buffet of great food and great company as you rub elbows with our guests of honor. Photo ops and preferred seating for the opening ceremonies abound. Ticket sales are limited, so get them while they are hot!
Dan Koboldt, Mary Robinette Kowal, Nancy Pearl, Neil Clarke, Tran Nguyen, Yanni Kuznia
Glass Fusing Workshop Part I
Olympic 2
5–7 p.m.
Learn glass fusing with acclaimed space glass artist Joy Day. Participants will create a small fused glass piece, which will be fired overnight and available for pickup on Sunday. A materials fee of $10 will be collected by the instructor. Limited to 18 participants. Pre-registration is required. See the Hands-On Workshops page for details.
Joy Alyssa Day (M)
The Biology of Natural Disasters
Cascade 5 & 6
6–7 p.m.
Volcanoes, tsunamis, and asteroids, oh my! When the hammer falls, what becomes of life? Extinctions, yes, but what about tomorrow? We will discuss how disasters have shaped the course of evolution and how potential increases in the intensity of climate-related disasters may influence life in the future. Building on Katrina and the Japanese and Indonesian tsunamis, what will happen here to life and culture when Rainier erupts?
Stephen L. Gillett (M), Charlotte Lewis Brown, Kurt Cagle
Identities and Terminiology Are Important
Cascade 7 & 8
6–7 p.m.
Why is the terminology of marginalized identities so important? How does this play into representation in fandom and SF/F media? Asexual, transgender, pansexual, biromantic, gay, lesbian, queer, cisgender, and many more. Why is it important to have terms like full spectrum or QUILTBAG that are more inclusive than the previous LGBT? Come learn about new terms and experiences! (Norwescon has a “no outing” policy toward sexual identities. Each person gets to decide when they’re ready. So, just don’t do it.)
Cheryce Clayton (M), Tess Wilder, Sandra M. Odell, Gabriel de los Angeles
Step Away from the Soundboard (or Keyboard)!
Cascade 9
6–7 p.m.
As an artist, you are your biggest critic. You can also be your biggest fan. Sometimes these two facts get in the way of actually sharing your art. Is that 206th chapter actually necessary? Does your song benefit from playing that track through a broken speaker? How much of this is imposter syndrome? Our pros will share advice on how to know when you’re just getting in your own way and tell their own stories of finding the perfect balance.
Jonny Nero Action Hero (M), Dara Korra’ti, LEX the Lexicon Artist
Storing the Harvest
Cascade 10
6–7 p.m.
How did people escape the endless cycle of feast or famine? We will review techniques to prepare and preserve meats and vegetables and see if any of these techniques are still appropriate today. Samples may be available for the brave.
Alan Andrist (M), Dr. Ricky, Ann Shilling, Eva L. Elasigue
“I Can Fix It!”
Cascade 11
6–7 p.m.
There are so many movies that could have been good—nay, even great—if it wasn’t for that one (or too many!) mistakes. You, the audience, will challenge our team of experts on how to fix a terrible movie! Think of some movies that you so wanted to enjoy, but just couldn’t, and put our fix-it team to the test!
Lee Moyer (M), C0splay, Nick Fraser, Chris Wiswell
Build-A-Baddie
Cascade 12
6–7 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Time to make an antagonist that everyone wants to play with. Join our panelists as they create a villain with audience participation.
Patrick Hurley (M), Joseph Brassey, KJ Kabza
Doors Open for Opening Ceremonies
Grand 2 & 3
6:30–7 p.m.
Come and get a seat!
Opening Ceremonies
Grand 2 & 3
7–8 p.m.
Enjoy an official kickoff to your Norwescon 42 at the opening ceremonies! Enjoy interviews with our guests of honor, get a preview of events and essential information, and enjoy general shenanigans and merrymaking.
Abie Ekenezar (M), Nancy Pearl, Neil Clarke, Mary Robinette Kowal, Tran Nguyen, Yanni Kuznia, Dan Koboldt
Dueling Easels
Cascade 5 & 6
8–9 p.m.
Two masters face off in a Pictionary-style competition to create, on the spot, cover art based on the audience’s suggestions.
Douglas Herring (M), Bryan Syme
Cosplaying While Fat
Cascade 7 & 8
8–9 p.m.
Body shaming is rife in cosplay circles, with constant cries for bigger fans to play “body appropriate” characters… because there are so many of those to choose from? What do you do if you don’t have the body type of your favorite character? We’ll show you why it’s okay to be a plus-size Wonder Woman, Power Girl, or Superman.
Yl’luria (M), Melissa Quinn, Merdragon Michele
Fast Track Your First Draft
Cascade 10
8–9 p.m.
Getting that first draft down is sometimes the hardest part of writing a novel. Some get caught in the ever-falling state of the research rabbit hole, while others get too caught up in creating scenes and lose the writing flow. Learn how to fast-track your draft, then add in descriptions and smooth out rough scenes in the second draft.
Mark Teppo (M), Scott James Magner, Julie McGalliard, KJ Kabza
Safe Is Not an Option
Cascade 11
8–9 p.m.
With Blue Origin, SpaceX, and Virgin Galactic racing to institute passenger space flights, particularly in the wake of last fall’s Soyuz launch failure, the question of safety comes up. Can a commercial spacecraft be as safe as a commercial jetliner? How much risk is unavoidable?
Dr. Dana Andrews (M), Arthur Bozlee, Dan DeLong
Van Gogh’s Starry Life: Harnessing Your Creative Edge
Cascade 12
8–10 p.m.
Why is the creative process sometimes difficult? How can we better manage the creative impulse effectively, in ourselves and others? In this dramatic workshop, Vincent, a play written by Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy, paints the portrait of Van Gogh’s development as a painter and as a man. A Ph.D. organizational psychologist examines practical, scientifically supported strategies for supporting passion and creativity within individuals, relationships, and organizations. Meet other people, tell your stories, and learn how you can best harness the creative fire in yourself and those you encounter.
Dr. David Drown, Rob Rostad, Doric Olson,  John Utter
Thursday Night Open Filk
Evergreen 1 & 2
8–10 p.m.
Come get shrieked in at the first Norwescon 42 Open Filk! This is where you can come sing or play whatever you want, alone or with friends, to the most supportive crowd you will ever run into ever anywhere. Seriously, you have no idea. Bring your instrument, bring your voice, and put some of that participation into the participatory culture!
Thursday Night DanceStorm With DJ Equus
Evergreen 3 & 4
8 p.m.–1 a.m.
Stampede through the night with DJ Equus, featuring his herd of dance hits, con classics, obscure gems, and pop wonders. He’s aimin’ on keepin’ the dance floor shakin’ until the night crawlers go to roost.
DJ Equus (M)
Fantasy Balloon Animal Workshop
Olympic 2
8–9 p.m.
This workshop will teach you the basics of inflating, bending, twisting, and transforming balloons into things-made-out-of-balloons! While no experience is necessary, participants must be able to work independently and have manual dexterity. Older teens and adults only, please. Space is limited to 12 participants. A materials fee of $5 will be collected by the instructor.
Mimi Noyes (M)
Pre-Masquerade Meeting
Cascade 5 & 6
9–10 p.m.
If you plan to enter the masquerade, you must come to one of the four pre-masquerade meetings (Thursday at 9 p.m., Friday at noon, or Saturday at 8 a.m. for regular entrants, or Saturday at 5 p.m. for children) to get all the information you need to compete and turn over your music. If you have not already registered online, a computer will be available for you to do so. If you are just curious and have questions, we have the answers.
Sancho (M)
How To Do Mundane Tasks In Costume
Cascade 7 & 8
9–10 p.m.
At a con or a campout, some kinds of costumes can seem cumbersome (How do you cook in big kimono sleeves?). For a fan who has to do real work, we share practical ways to do so while in your favorite garb.
Carmen Beaudry (M), Deborah Strub
The Horror of the Teen Years
Cascade 9
9–10 p.m.
Horror movies have a reputation for treating sexy teenagers as little more than chainsaw fodder, but the reality is that a lot of horror is centered on the teen perspective, dealing with the fears and traumas of young adulthood, sometimes directly and sometimes through metaphor. What works best in teen-centered horror? What would we like to see more or less of? “The best years of your lives?” Hardly!
Julie McGalliard (M), Cory Skerry, Glenn Dallas
The Foreign Film Factor
Cascade 10
9–10 p.m.
In the U.S., it’s easy to find great action and superhero movies, but when it comes to fantasy and science fiction? Not so much. Thank goodness for the rest of the world! Come ready to learn about some great movies that you may have never heard about, simply because they got little or no U.S. theatrical release because they were (gasp!)… Foreign!
Mimi Noyes (M), Nick Fraser
Imposter Syndrome
Cascade 11
9–10 p.m.
The publishing industry is tough. Even if you’ve been working as an editor or author for years, when is enough… enough? Are we really an expert, or will there always be someone that knows more and someone that knows less? Join pros as they discuss how they work through imposter syndrome.
Jaym Gates (M), Crystal Frasier, Jonny Nero Action Hero, G.S. (Gabrielle) Prendergast
Friends of Bill W.
Cascade 3
10–11 p.m.
Leannan Sidhe in Concert
Grand 3
10–11 p.m.
Leannan Sidhe is a fey musician with wandering feet and a shimmering soprano voice who writes music that tends to the bittersweet. She performs mostly in the Pacific Northwest but will happily travel further abroad if the opportunity is provided.
Dr. Owl (M)
Aaron Shay in Concert
Grand 3
11–midnight
An acoustic singer-songwriter from Seattle, Washington, Aaron J. Shay blends an old-world folk sound with a modern lyrical style and an affinity for science, technology, and fiction. His performances are highly interactive experiences, featuring many sing-alongs and stomp-alongs, all punctuated by his funny and heartfelt musings on relationships, creativity, magic, and the future of humanity.
Dr. Owl (M), Aaron J. Shay
Lady Heather in Concert
Grand 3
midnight–1 a.m.
Lady Heather is a classically trained singer who studied voice in Glasgow, Scotland. As she explains, “I sing Italian at people.” Now Lady Heather is a teacher of voice lessons. Along with opera, she likes to sing just about any genre of music and may just take requests during the show. She also likes to muse on the comical side of her experiences.
Dr. Owl (M), Lady Heather