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Starcon
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35 Year Reflection on Star Trek
Richard
Arnold presents a Star Trek tribute. Images, highlights and comments on the past
35 years of bold adventure.
Anime
Japanese animation is one of the
staples of Starfest and Starcon. We'll keep you posted as details
come in.
Art Show
One of the long-standing traditions of the convention is the Art
Show. The Starfest and Starcon art shows are run by a local professional artist,
Carl Chopp. We are proud to boast that many of the budding artists who have
exhibited their work at our conventions have gone on to sell their work to publishers and
movie studios.
Certainly, not all of artwork at the Art Show is of professional caliber. We encourage all types of expression and have displayed everything from refrigerator art to huge murals. When you come to the convention, be sure you make the Art Show a must see event.
No pre-registration is necessary, your art work can be entered at any time during the convention. Registration begins Friday night at 6pm. Minimum entry fee is $5.00 for a 4ft x 2ft display panel, each additional panel is $2.00. A 4ft x 4ft panel is $7.00. Table space for sculpture and 3-D artwork is available with a $5.00 minimum entry fee. The convention receives 10% of all sales. For more info call Carl at 303-367-5675 or e-mail him at bgcarl@aol.com.
Autograph Sessions
All the actors coming to Starcon will be signing autographs. Some
of the actors will be selling photos, however, everyone will sign at least ONE item for
free for everyone coming to the convention.
Bat'leth
101
Learn
the basics of Klingon Bat'leth combat as taught by the Intergalactic
Klingon Empire's (IKE) best warriors.
Bat'leth
Competition
The
IKE presents this competition of the ultimate Klingon weapon.
Prepare to be amazed at what the warriors can do.
BattleTech
Gaming
Join
Terry and the gang for a Battletech game.
If you don't know how to play, come on in and they'll show you how!
Bloopers
Time allowing, we will show lots of
bloopers
from your favorite SF shows; Star Trek, Babylon 5, The X-Files and more.
Book Sale -
Benefiting the Delta County Public Library
Adopt a new, previously - appreciated, Sci-fi (or other) book, and help
out a regional library! Here's a really stellar chance to clear out that
paperback clutter that all book lovers create! Bring your new, used,
barely touched or well-loved hardback and paperback books to our special
table in the Activities Room. With 1 book or 100, your donation will be
greatly appreciated. Then shop for something new! Incredible deals on
amazing stories. All proceeds will go to the Delta Public Library, a
venerable institution that serves a very large area of Colorado's
Western Slope. Funding for the library is woefully inadequate for the
needs of its communities. But you can help! Bring
us your old books! Buy lots of new books! It's the way to recycle great
ideas in the new millennium!
Challenge
Panel
Defend
your favorite movie, character, hero, heroine, hunk or babe at the Mile Hi
Con Challenge Panel.
Collectible Auction
Come, bid on one-of-a-kind collectibles and, who knows, you may come
away with a collectible for just a $1.00, the Auction is only one day, one hour only, on
Saturday in The Main Events Room.
Costuming
with the Rocky Mountain Costumers
The
Rocky Mountain Costumers have been around in the Denver area since
1988. We have gone
through a lot of changes. Our
membership is made of people who like to make and compete with
costumes and masks, do makeup , help behind the scenes, photograph
costumes, collect costume books, have interests in Science
Fiction/Fantasy, historical things, movies of all types, having fun
while learning about costume creating, and so on. We are now in the process of changing ourselves for the new
Millennium and are accepting new memberships.
Dealer's Tables
Sales/Exhibitor tables are $450.00 for the 3-Day
convention. Most people buy their tables at the previous convention for the next one.
Space
is
almost
completely
sold
out
for
Starcon,
call
us
at
the
number
below
to
find
out
availability.
We try to make sure that all the dealer's do well and reserve the
right to refuse to sell tables to anyone. Dealer's room hours are: Friday
Noon-6pm setup, 6pm - 10pm sales Saturday 9am - 10am setup, 10am - 6pm sales Sunday 9am -
10am setup, 10am - 6pm sales, 6pm - 8pm pack out. Power, phone and storage is
available (for a charge). The tables are 8' long and include free back-up tables. If
you would like additional information, please call 303-757-5850.
Fan Club Panels
All the local science fiction fan clubs will be at the convention.
Various presentations will be made in the Special Events room during the
convention. If you want to make your science fiction infatuation more of a social
thing, be sure to check into the club activities at the convention. They will be
more than happy to let you know what kind of activities are available throughout the year.
| Groups include: | House Veska - a Klingon group based in Denver Kolorado. |
| Intergalactic Fleet of Honor - a Denver Science Fiction Club | |
| USS Omega Glory - A Star Trek/Science Fiction club based in Englewood Colorado. |
Federation Ball
Saturday evening from 9:00PM - Midnight you'll be able
to rock with the Stars. Hosted by USS Pioneer, USS Omega Glory and House Veska
(local fan clubs), the dance open to anyone attending the convention. You are
encouraged to come in costume, however, casual wear is acceptable. There is a small
cover charge which benefits the fan clubs. All our guests are invited to attend and
word has it that some have already accepted!
Ferengi
Rules of Acquisition
Join
Daimon Tol once again for more insight into the fascinating world of the
Ferengi.
Foam
Latex
A&J
Hobbies shows you how foam latex is used for prosthetics and masks.
They will demonstrate latex and foam latex processes for making
the mold and producing the finished product.
Gaming
Decipher Games will be running Star Trek and Star Wars card game
tournaments at the convention in the Activities Room. Space is limited, sign up
early.
| Garak's Diaries Andrew Robinson will be performing a special 30-45 minute reading on Saturday Night after the costume contest. This performance is a charity event and in NOT included in your regular convention membership. It is designed to be a very special and intimate event with the audience limited to approximately 150 people. The $5.00 admission charge will go directly to a children's charity. |
Horror Room
The Horror Room will be run by The Intergalactic Fleet of Honor is a science
fiction fan club. Their interests encompass all shows and areas of science
fiction and horror. Including: Star Trek, B5, Dune, Earth Final Conflict,
Horror, you name it. On Friday they'll be showing Thinner with Kari Wuhrer, and
Hellraiser with Andrew Robinson. The night will start with a Welcome to The
Horror Room get together. Saturday it'll be Vampire Video all day. Sunday videos
will be horror classics and favorite comedy and B horror films with a special
showing of Fear in the Night as a tribute to Deforest Kelly. Sunday will also
feature a horror trivia contest with great prizes.
How
to Create an Authentic Starfleet Uniform
The
USS Wind Spirit will help you through the process of making your own Starfleet
Uniform. Perfect
for those who have the patterns and material and just don't know where to start.
Human Future in Space: A Perspective From the Mars Society
A slide presentation of the Mars Society followed by a general discussion
afterward. Visit their web site at www.marssociety.org.
HVAK-TV, A Day in the
Life of Klingon Television
This is
a half-hour video being produced by House Veska. It will include
Klingon skits, news broadcasts, and commercials. The other half hour of
the panel will include question/answers and a Klingon ritual.
If
I Could Write Any Media Book in the Universe...A Writer's Dream
This
panel, presented by the World Horror Convention 2000, will gather a group of
experienced writers both who have published media-related novels, and those who
have fantasized about it.
Klingon
101
Learn
the basics of the Klingon language with K'Var and Klagg.
You'll soon be the envy of your friends.
Klingon
102"Live
and Let Shag"
Deep
Space 18, a club proud of its fine tradition of exploring strange new frontiers
in Trek, presents this holodeck adventure. A parody play to be presented in the
Main Events room after the Starcon Play and Costume Contest.
Modeling
with Colpar Hobbies
Join
Shawn, from Colpar Hobbies, as he once again takes the mystery out of all those
pieces that come in your model kit.
Modelers in Action and TAG Services of Colorado Springs proudly announce our exciting program of model events for B4Y2K. On Saturday from 10 AM to 4PM, we will be running our usual Free Make-N-Take and Airbrush Test Drive for first time modelers under 17. We have received 48 Testors Grey Alien kits. In addition, we are offering a GEOmetric Vinyl Model Make-N-Take for first time figure modelers ages 17 and up. For $10, each participant will receive a GEOmetric Commander Will Riker vinyl model kit, the use of our tools and supplies and expert instruction from our experienced staff. From 4-6PM, we will only be offering the Riker kits. We only have 27 Rikers so get there early! On Sunday from 11AM to 2 PM, we will be trying some new events. There will be model building demos by award winning spaceship artist, Sean Sides and award winning figure artist, Steve Riojas. At the same time, Scott Longberry will be conducting two new events. In the Speed Painting Contest, 10 participants will be given a figure to paint and access to all the supplies needed. After 30 minutes, it will be brushes down. The contestants and the staff will vote on the winner who shall receive a GEOmetric Gowron figure kit! Scott is also working on the Spaceship Scratchbuild Contest. Reasonably identical boxes of parts and pieces will be given to each of the 10 contestants. After the 45 minute building session, participants and staff will again vote for the winner. The prize is a Polar Lights Jupiter 2 kit from the original Lost in Space TV series. That's our plan so far! Check back here often for updates!! Email Tom Grossman with any questions about the Contests, Demos and Make-N-Takes. Or visit the MIA web page. Special thanks to our sponsors: AZTEK Division of Testors, EXCEL Hobby Blade Corp, GEOmetric Design, Polar Lights and The Testor Corp.
Movie Studio Previews
Dave McDonnell of Starlog Magazine and Jeff Walker, Hollywood's top sci-fi consultant,
will be presenting trailers, slides
and commentary on all this fall's sci-fi fare. Don't miss this presentation it's
always one of the greatest events at the convention.
Next Generation
Jeopardy
Take the
qualifying test on Saturday and test your knowledge of the Next
Generation. The top nine
scorers will play the jeopardy game on Sunday for fun and prizes.
Play Parody
Be sure you don't miss the Starcon Saturday Night and their play
production. The Saturday Night presentation is made up of skits and parody
commercials that will leave no science fiction show unscorched.
Rare TV Episodes
Phil always digs up long-forgotten, often embarrassing, TV shows and
Movies starring our guests.
Resin
Casting with A&J Hobbies
Learn
how resin casting is used for studio props and some new high end model
kits. Bring
your questions.
Robert
David Presents The Wimot Movies
Two
films made by 408 elementary school kids.
Won Westword's "Best Movie Featuring Cartoon Characters created by
Coloradoans" and Featured at Denver International Film Festival.
Trivia Contests
Normally, your knowledge of science fiction
trivia is pretty useless, however, at Starcon you can turn those wasted gray
cells into prizes! Come match your recall of minutia with the best of them.
Studio Giveaways
Don't miss Friday night for the best in Movie Studio Hats, Caps and
Buttons. I know some people that use the convention giveaways for half their
wardrobe!
Sunday
Morning Juggling
Is
your life complicated? Do you need to do three or more things at
once? Well, juggling the problems of your life we can't help you
with, but we can help you learn to juggle! We can teach you to
juggle in five minutes or your money back (it's free anyway). Learn
the classic three ball juggle to begin with or the more advanced
four or even five ball juggle, or even clubs if you dare. For those
who like the harder stuff learn a few tricks that will make you
think you never knew how to juggle in the first place.
Friday:
The Convention begins at 6pm. Report to registration where you can get
all sorts of FREE Movie Studio promotional items and exchange your ticket for your
convention pass. Later, you’ll be able to enjoy casino-style games, benefiting
charity
Saturday:
Events start at 9am and go until Midnight! Orientation, Video’s and
Studio Presentations lead-off. Throughout the day you can attend Guest Speakers, Fan
Panels, Trivia Contests, Video’s, Movies, Auctions, and more. There will be all sorts
of activities in the Special Events and Activities rooms. If you want to play in one of
the gaming tournaments, be sure to sign-up early. Events you don’t want to miss
include: Jeff and Dave’s preview of this year’s Movie and TV science-fiction
blockbusters; The Featured Guest Stars; The Collector’s Auction; and Saturday Night
Play Parody.
Sunday:
It’s going to be hard getting up at 9am after partying all night,
but that’s when things get started on Sunday. Dave and Jeff will have additional
studio presentations and often show footage they didn’t have time for on Saturday.
Don't miss the Klingon Warrior Tournament, where warriors will be competing for honor and
prizes. Our guest speakers will again take the stage for Q&A and also be in the
Activities Room for Autographs and photos. Expect additional Studio Presentations, Movies,
Games, and more throughout the day.
Lodging:
The Holiday Inn is the place to stay if you want
to be in the thick of things at the convention. You will need to call the Holiday
Inn directly to book rooms. The convention room rate is $75.00 per night for a
single or double. Since the normal hotel rate is $125/night, be sure you mention you
are coming for Starcon! Call the hotel at (303) 371-9494.
The
Vulcan
Embassy
A
presentation
of
Vulcan
poetry
and
words
of
wisdom.
There
will
be
a
discussion
afterwards,
and
possibly
a
Treaty
signing.
Weapons
Forms and Mek'leth Competition
The
IKE hosts this tournament of Klingon weapons.
All onlookers are welcome.
What's
Next? Star Trek and its Future
Richard
Arnold takes a look at where Star Trek will be going in the future and what
plans Paramount has for it.
You
Can Dough It
The
USS Pioneer and the USS Omega Glory show that you can make your favorite Science
Fiction aliens with clay.
For kids of all ages!
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