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mAY 23
2015
The official newsletter of BayCon 2015
In this issue: More news!
Programming Changes
Karen Brenchley will not be
on Sunday’s panel, Mars: A Look
Back on 50 Years of Exploration,
in Bayshore at 1 PM.
Beth Barony has had to pull
out of Baycon this year and will
not be in either of her panels on
Sunday:
•When Is a Book Not a Book?
Alternative Storytelling Media
in Lafayette at 11:30 AM)
•Marketing & Branding for the
Authors, in Bayshore at 4 PM.
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The Sunday LARP
Do you enjoy improve
theater? Did you enjoy reading
Harry Potter and/or playing the
Legend of Zelda games?
If so, you should come play
“A Reunion at Katmeers!” This
LARP is running Sunday at
1:00 PM in the Cypress room.
Come be a wizard for 4 hours!
Stop by gaming and fill out an
app to save your spot. Casting
will be done on a first-come,
first-cast basis, so don’t delay!
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Submission Deadline
for Issue 5:
9:00 PM
Charity Results
The fundraising results are in still
coming in for this years Charity About
Face:
•The Friday Night Charity Casino raised a
total of $140.
•The Saturday afternoon Charity Auction
raised a total of $847.
With a goal to reverse the negative
female self images created by the fashion
industry, and replace it with one of self
worth, one of About Face’s mottos is
“Your mind never goes out of fashion.”
Another auction session is scheduled for
Sunday. Please come and support a very
worthy cause.
Saturday Night Events
Looking for something to do tonight? In addition to the usual events which
include the Dive-In Movies, a Talent Show, a Burlesque Show, a dance, and an Eye
of Argon reading, we have parties:
• Con Suite, Room 327 is open until 11 PM. Our appologies, but the pizza
rumors are not true.
• Loscon 42, Room 331: Chaz Baden is hosting a PB&J Party with additional
menu items of Mac & Cheese at 9 PM and Muffalata sandwiches.
• The Red Room, Room 322: Chris Castro is hosting a reprise of last night’s
party. Have cherry pie & coffee when this Twin Peaks party triumphantly
reopens, then kill off a few Laura Palmer specialty drinks
• BASFA, Room 333: Aetheus is hosting the Bay Area Science Fiction
Association party. This party includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic
beverages, cheese, chips, and fellowship.
• Convolution 2015, Room 334: Eric Bigglestone is hosting a party for the
areas newest Fantasy, SCI-FI, and geek culture convention. The party starts
about 8:30 PM.
• Fanzine Lounge, Room 335 is open until about 1 AM.
• Leather Tea Party, Room 337: Is open until about 1 AM. Lorie O is hosting
a party that includes a menu of chips, dips, chains, whips, and circus animal
cookies, of course. Wearing black and/or leather is encouraged.
Saturday Evening, May 23, 2015
Teen Lounge Programming
Are you a teen looking for a special
place to hang out? The Teen Lounge
in Napa III may be the just what you
are looking for.
Sunday’s Programming Schedule:
10 AM - 11
AM
11 AM - 12
PM
12 PM - 1 PM
1 PM - 2 PM
2 PM - 3 PM
3 PM - 4 PM
Open Play
Battle Block Theater
Group Play
Open Play
Minecraft Group
Play
Kerbal Space Program Open Play
Open Play
Please note that the scheduling in
the Teen Lounge is flexible, open to
suggestions and bound to change on
demand.
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Bloodmobile Results
Words of Wonder
Sunday Gaming Changes
Noon to 2 PM FLUX Tournament:
It is with great regret that Just Desserts was eaten by some overzealous diners.
But, in return, we have a FLUXX tournament, with prizes handed out from the
kind people at Looney Labs.
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Noon to 1 PM -King of Tokyo
Have you ever watched Godzilla while thinking “Why not me? Why can’t I
terrorize a major metropolitan area?!” King of Tokyo has you covered! Up to
six players each choose a monster, and take turns rolling six dice to invade and
take over Tokyo. Only one monster can lead the charge, but the others will be
more than happy to take that role from you! It takes both patience and fortitude
to be top monster. Do you have what it takes?
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2 PM to 3 PM - Looney Labs:
Have you ever thought you were psychic? Do you know you friends better
than they know themselves? Get intimate with the Looney Labs card game and
join with up to 10 players to test your skills!
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Women of Wonder
1154
Myra Bradwell (1831-1894). America’s first woman lawyer. She was denied
permission to practice law in Illinois after passing the bar exam because of her
gender. In 1892, laws changed, and she was allowed to practice in Illinois and in
the U.S. Supreme Court.
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini (1850-1917). The first American to become a
saint. Born Maria Frances Cabrini in Italy, she founded the Missionary Sisters
of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In 1889, she relocated to New York City, and in
1909 became a naturalized U.S. citizen. She founded 67 convents, schools,
orphanages, and hospitals in the Americas and Europe. Pope Pius XII canonized
her in 1946, and in 1950 she was named “the patron saint to immigrants.”
Words of Wonder Staff
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The Bloodmobile was visited by 26
people today.
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Membership Count
As of 7 PM Saturday, our
membership count is:
Wonder Writers: Lynn Gold
Diana Koivunen
Al Megas
Chris Castro
Words of Wonder is published by
BayCon 2015 and is copyright © 2015
by Artistic Solutions, Inc. “BayCon” is
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Solutions, Inc. No artwork or photos
may be reproduced without permission
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and/or their respective owners.
Sunday Autograph Sessions
Come visit the autographing table in the Dealers’ Room. So far, we have the
following authors signed up for our Sunday Sessions:
11 AM - Noon: Emerian Rich
Noon - 1 PM: Sumiko Saulson
1 PM - 2 PM: Marie Brennan
Check the online event calendar at baycon2015.sched.org for additions to this
schedule.
While you’re in the Dealers’ Room, don’t forget to visit our Artist Guest
of Honor, Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, or our Young Adult Special Guests, the
Winner Twins, at their tables.