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1:00 PM | Location: University C
Dr. Trek's Between the Cracks: The Anniversaries!
CON OF WRATH is 40! ST VI is 30! NEMESIS is 20! Join "Dr. Trek" Larry Nemecek for some lost facts, in-jokes, and behind-the-scenes insights from his Trekland archives — including his Star Trek Stellar Cartography maps/book set.
Moderator: Larry Nemecek
Panelists: Larry Nemecek
Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction, Fandoms
1:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
Guilty Pleasure Anime
Even “bad” anime can be good fun. Stand by your fandom! What are some of your all-time favorite guilty-pleasure animes, and what makes them so bad that they're good? Cosplay encouraged!
Moderator: Jovial Juggernaut
Panelists: Jovial Juggernaut, Crazy Red Artist, Fae Mullens, Clinton Girkin
Noon | Location: Boomer A
Star Wars: Start Here
With such an expanded canon, the Star Wars franchise can be intimidating to newcomers interested in joining in and geeking out. Punch it on into the Star Wars universe.
Moderator: Stevo the Gutter Nerd
Panelists: Stevo the Gutter Nerd, La Blanke, James Dock, John Eads, TattedSith Cosplay
Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Fandoms, Film & TV
5:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma G
Suiting Up with the 501st
Learn how to cosplay with The Force, for charity! Members of the Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion talk about building their iconic Star Wars costumes, how to Troop, demonstrate suiting up Return of the Jedi's Boushh, plus share info about the joining the Legion and other area Star Wars orgs.
Moderator: Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Panelists: Steven Manning, Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
5:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Take One Improv Comedy Show
Take One puts on a short-form improv comedy show, similar to Whose Line Is It Anyway, that is suitable for all ages. A tried-and-true comedy show performed across the nation for the last 10 years and has left a trail of laughter in its wake. This show involves audience participation and guarantees a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Moderator: Cory J. Phillips
Panelists: Cory J. Phillips, Take One Improv
Tracks: Performing Arts, Fandoms, Pop Culture & Entertainment
Noon | Location: Boomer B
70s Sci-Fi and Fantasy
The 70s brought lasting franchises to the big screen and small, some still going strong! Alien, Superman, Star Wars, Wonder Woman, Westworld, Battlestar Galactica, the list goes on! Can you define the 70s’ “certain something”?
Moderator: Matthew Price
Panelists: Matthew Price, Mark Alfred, James Hollaman, Ethan Nahté, Sue Sinor, ET Wardwell
Tracks: Fantasy, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction, Fandoms, Comics
3:00 PM | Location: Boomer B
Build a SyFy™ Saturday Night
Panelists spin the wheel for wacky plotline components and actor combinations, and create an original Saturday Night SyFy™ feature!
Moderator: Phillip Drayer Duncan
Panelists: Phillip Drayer Duncan, Dr Paisley, David J. Pedersen, Rook Riley, Selina Rosen, Craig Wolf
Tracks: Gaming, Writing & Publishing, Fandoms, Film & TV
5:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
Build the Droids You're Looking For
Can't find the droids you're looking for? Build ’em! With the introduction of DIY electronics such as Arduinos and Raspberry Pis, building robots has never been easier. Beginner’s kits have made these projects cheaper and easier than ever for engineers of all ages.
Moderator: James Dock
Panelists: James Dock, Caleb Haldane, OKC R2-D2
8:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Suite 204 (Upstairs)
Cartoons & Cereal
Wake up conventioneers, it's time for vintage cartoons and cereal to get your con day started (with prizes)! Open to all ages, first come, first served while supplies last. (2 hours)
Moderator: Joshua Coughlin
Panelists: Joshua Coughlin
Tracks: Food & Drink, Film & TV, Meetup, Fandoms, Pop Culture & Entertainment
1:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Harry Potter Sorting Ceremony
"There's nothing hidden in your head The Sorting Hat can't see, So try me on and I will tell you Where you ought to be." - Sorting Hat's Song, 1991 Come first-year wizards and witches! Get sorted into your Hogwarts house by the Sorting Hat!
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, Fae Mullens, Robert Mullens, Raiva
1:00 PM | Location: University C
Larry’s State of the Trek: Fan Forum 2022
“Dr. Trek” Larry Nemecek will intro and referee – YOU vent or share your thoughts with fellow fans about current Trekland: the changing face of media, fandom, culture – and what it all means for Star Trek. Comic Lower Decks, kid-centric Prodigy, Picard’s familiar faces, the evolution of Discovery, old-school Strange New Worlds, elusive “Star Trek 4.” All opinions welcome – as long as the emphasis stays on listening and reflecting.
Moderator: Larry Nemecek
Panelists: Larry Nemecek
Tracks: Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction, Fandoms
4:00 PM | Location: University C
Open Filk Jam
Calling all filkers to join in for this round-robin filk music jam session! Listeners very welcome, too.
Moderator: Melinda LaFevers
Panelists: Melinda LaFevers, Tim Frayser, Mel. White
Tracks: Fandoms, Performing Arts, Meetup, Music
1:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma G
Return of the Seminar: How to Become an Evil Overlord
Expert overlords coach newcomers on many topics, such as lair construction, the ever-important costume, the best weapons, and the care and feeding of minions. (And disposing of those who mess up.)
Moderator: Phillip Drayer Duncan
Panelists: Phillip Drayer Duncan, Sherri Dean, John Ferguson aka Count Gregore, Jovial Juggernaut, Kimber, Julia S. Mandala
Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Fandoms, Cosplay, Anime
10:00 AM | Location: University C
Shortcake + Me: Q&A with Muriel Fahrion
Meet artist Muriel Fahrion, creator of beloved characters like Strawberry Shortcake, the Care Bears, and more in this interactive Q&A session.
Moderator: Muriel Fahrion
Panelists: Muriel Fahrion
Tracks: Fandoms, General Interest, Art, Pop Culture & Entertainment
2:00 PM | Location: North Hallway
Star Wars Parade
Calling all fans and cosplayers to witness this march of rebels, Imperialists, Jawas, and other Star Wars character favorites throughout the convention floor.
Moderator: Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Panelists: Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion, JediOKC, John Eads
Tracks: General Interest, Cosplay, Fandoms
1:30 PM | Location: North Hallway
Star Wars Parade Meet-up
If you're in Star Wars costuming, head over to the line-up spot for assignment from the 501st for your spot to walk in the con floor parade.
Moderator: Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion
Panelists: Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion, John Eads, JediOKC
Tracks: Meetup, Cosplay, General Interest, Fandoms
1:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
The B-Movie Panel
Bad sci-fi movies are a guilty pleasure for so many of us! Why do we love movies that love to be bad?
Moderator: Caleb Masters
Panelists: Caleb Masters, Buck Berlin, Mark Finn, James Hollaman, Bekah June
Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV, Fandoms
5:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Welcome to Larry's Trekland Briefing Party!
Come sample Portal 47 and hear about Larry's Trekland Treks location-site tours—visit with P47ers, try for door prizes, get sign-up gifts! Perfect time to vent or ply Dr. Trek with your questions, too.
Moderator: Larry Nemecek
Panelists: Larry Nemecek
Tracks: Science Fiction, Fandoms, Meetup, Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment
2:00 PM | Location: University C
Be a Karaoke Rock Star
Karaoke isn't just about hitting the correct notes. Let our experts on stage presence teach you how to harness your inner rock star.
Moderator: John Eads
Panelists: John Eads, Elijah Farmer, Madi
Tracks: Music, Performing Arts, Fandoms, Pop Culture & Entertainment
3:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Biodiversity in ST: Discovery: Why It STILL Matters in Trek
How does “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations” play out? Whales working alongside the crew? Humans with multiple lifetimes of experiences? Discuss inclusion near and far in various Star Trek properties.
Moderator: Gwenna Laithland
Panelists: Aaron Bossig, Tim Frayser, Rebecca Jackson, Ted Pennella, ET Wardwell
Tracks: STEM, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV, Fandoms
9:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Suite 204 (Upstairs)
Cartoons & Cereal
Wake up conventioneers, it's time for vintage cartoons and cereal to get your con day started (with prizes)! Open to all ages, first come, first served while supplies last. (2 hours)
Moderator: Joshua Coughlin
Panelists: Joshua Coughlin
Tracks: Food & Drink, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV, Meetup, Fandoms
2:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma A
Kids Jedi Training
Is the Force with you? Do you have what it takes to become a Jedi? Make your own lightsaber, duel with Jedi masters, and practice your target skills. - Lightsaber Making: Kids will receive a pool-noodle lightsaber to decorate and customize. - Lightsaber Duels: Jedi Masters will teach the Padawans how to duel. - Nerf Herding: Kids will face various Star Wars characters and, get target practice with Nerf blasters.
Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, Fae Mullens, Robert Mullens, Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion, Raiva
10:00 AM | Location: Boomer A
Reimagining the Hero's Journey for SF
What does a good hero story look like today in spec fic? High tech, low tech, otherworldly and fantastic settings aside, how has the hero's journey changed in 2022? What stories need telling now? What's it mean to be a hero, anyway?
Moderator: Rhonda Eudaly
Panelists: Rhonda Eudaly, Brook Bullock, David Carrico, Rosemary Clement-Moore, Daniel Erickson, A C Smart
Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Anime, Film & TV, Gaming, Fandoms, Cosplay
10:00 AM | Location: Sooner A
Serial Star Wars
Perhaps Star Wars was always destined for TV. In such an expansive universe of media tie-ins, why not? First The Mandalorian, then, uh, The Book of Boba Fett, then Obi-Wan Kenobi, then Andor. Are the possibilities truly endless, or will we need more feature films to sate our cravings for the onscreen stories from a galaxy far, far away?
Moderator: Tracy S. Morris
Panelists: Tracy S. Morris, Michael Cross, James Dock, Carolyn Kay, Matthew Price, Karen Thrower
Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV, Fandoms
11:00 AM | Location: Boomer B
You Mean Star Trek Star Maps Are Kinda Real?
Join “Dr. Trek” Larry Nemecek, the author of Star Trek: Stellar Cartography (2013/2018) and a Trek star-mapper since 1976, for more than you ever realized: How much of Star Trek’s stellar layout is based on real science? Where does everything go? And does anyone working or playing on Star Trek really pay attention?
Moderator: Larry Nemecek
Panelists: Larry Nemecek
Tracks: Fandoms, Science Fiction, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV, General Interest, STEM
2:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Your Own Away Mission: Star Trek Location Sites
We love the stages and the sets of Star Trek – but those are under lock and key ... or even long gone. But hey, away-team wannabe – did you know there’s plenty of Star Trek out there you can visit on your own? Let “Dr. Trek” Larry Nemecek, host of Trekland Treks, take you on a virtual tour of just a few of the iconic L.A.-area locations used across the generations of Treks – and even how some sites have shifted, like Starfleet Academy and Chateau Picard.
Moderator: Larry Nemecek
Panelists: Larry Nemecek
Tracks: Fandoms, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest, Film & TV, Science Fiction
1:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
“I Love You.” “I Know”: Romance in SF & Anime
Talk about the iconic sci-fi, fantasy and anime onscreen love interests that gave us squeeeee.
Moderator: Karen Thrower
Panelists: Karen Thrower, Charles Dane Clark, Rosemary Clement-Moore, Sally Hamilton, Lyde Van Hoy
Tracks: Film & TV, Fantasy, Fandoms, Science Fiction