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Friday

1:15-2:15 PM

Is the TARDIS Too Crowded? Although Series 11 (and the forthcoming Series 12) isn't the first time we've had three companions, it's been decades since it last happened. What's it like to have so many friends of the Doctor on-screen at once? How does it compare this time around to previous full TARDISes? Panelists: Alex Seymour, Karina Lozano, Kathryn Sullivan Location: Peri’s Panels

Strong Females in Sci-Fi Ellen Ripley. Leia Organa. Uhura. Science Fiction writers have created some strong female characters. Let’s discuss our favorites in film, tv, and print. Panelists: Justine Mastin, Kris Coulter, T. Aaron Cisco Location: Polly’s Panels

2:30-3:30 PM

Interview with Robert Smith? Join Interviewer Bill Evenson in a conversation with Guest Robert Smith?. Learn about his published work and upcoming projects. Interviewer: Bill Evenson Location: Martha’s Mainstage

Doctor Who Crossovers There are some great crossover episodes in other fandoms (The Beverly Hillbillies, Scoobynatural, Arrowverse). What fandoms do we want to see Doctor Who do a crossover episode with? Panelists: Amber Raden, Hugh Gitlin, Michael Zecca Location: Peri’s Panels

Traveling to Worldcon – New Zealand Getting there and back again. All your questions answered about traveling to New Zealand. Join the travel experts at Wayward Nerd and Nerds Travels for a discussion and Q&A session on all things New Zealand. Weta, Hobbits, the One Ring, Rivendell – it’s all there and we have the map. Panelists: Kelly Mitchell, MJ Wilke Location: Potts’ Panels

3:45-4:45 PM Back to Your Beginnings How did you get started in Who? What keeps you coming back for more? Maybe you took a break from the show and were pulled back in? Talk to us about your journey! Panelists: David Barsky, Kathryn Sullivan, Marcia Franklin, Nicole Printy, T. Aaron Cisco Location: Martha’s Mainstage

Doctor Who Nonfiction Books With the plethora of Nonfiction books written about Doctor Who, where does one start? Panelists: Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg, Matt Savelkoul, Robert Smith? Location: Peri’s Panels

Classic Who-rays Early 2018 BBC announced it would be releasing digitally restored Classic Who series on Blu-ray. So far, they have released Series 12 with Tom Baker and Series 19 with Peter Davison. What series/episodes are we excited to see next? Panelists: Bill Evenson, Jeff Elston, Michael Rogers, Steve Manfred Location: Polly’s Panels

5:00-5:30 PM

Opening Ceremonies Join our co-chairs Jason Tucker and Amber Raden as they introduce the Guests of Honor, Featured Guests, and Attending Professionals. Hear them outline all the exciting events planned for CONsole Room 2020! Location: Martha’s Mainstage

5:45-6:45 PM

50 Years of the Third Doctor Jon Pertwee's incarnation of our favorite Time Lord leaped onto our screens in full color 50 years ago this month! Season 7 (Pertwee's first) was a radical departure from the previous six - what do we think of it now and what was its lasting impact on the show? Panelists: David Barsky, Don Kaiser, Michael Rogers, Michael Zecca Location: Martha’s Mainstage

The Nit-Picker’s Guide to Doctor Who Discussion on all thing’s minutia within Doctor Who. For folks who love to talk about the fine details of their favorite show. Panelists: Bill Evenson, Jeff Elston, Steve Manfred Location: Peri’s Panels

The Glorious Outside In The Outside In book series has been examining your favourite pop culture shows for some years now. Covering classic and new Doctor Who, as well as various incarnations of Star Trek, the Whedonverse and others to come, they collect together hundreds of reviewers with one purpose in mind: to say something different. Come hear a variety of authors (as well as editor Robert Smith? and publisher Arnold T. Blumberg) talk about their contributions, what goes into writing a review with a twist and get the chance to contribute something yourself. Panelist: Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg, Robert Smith? Location: Polly’s Panels

Costplay Creating costumes can be expensive. Let’s discuss tips and tricks for creating costumes on a budget. Panelists: Nicole Printy, T. Aaron Cisco Location: Potts’ Panels

6:00-8:00 PM

Gallifrey Aikido Warrior This obstacle course will test your mind through puzzles, games, and trivia. If you complete all tasks, you will be in the running to be the next Gallifrey Aikido Warrior. Sign-ups start at 6:00 and are first come first serve. If you don’t want to compete, seating will be available for your viewing pleasure. Moderators: Kelly Joseph & Marissa Vogt Location: Jo Grant’s Green Room

5:45-8:45 PM

Painting with Plasmavores: Tardis in the Park Our artist will walk you step-by-step through your very own painting in this three-hour painting session. Additional $20 fee required. Sign up at Registration. Class size is limited. Artist: Amber Raden Location: Elizabeth Shaw’s Event Space

7:00-8:00 PM

Interview with Richard Ashton Join Interviewer Ben Ellis in a conversation with Guest of Honor Richard Ashton. Hear stories from his time as an Ice Warrior on Doctor Who, and other television and movie appearances including The Fifth Element and Outlander. Interviewer: Ben Ellis Location: Martha’s Mainstage

Returning Monsters Who Never Were Voord, Krotons, The Wire, and even Pting. They've all showed up once, but no more (not yet, at least), so let's talk about the monsters that made one-off appearances, what we thought of them, and how we'd like to see them come back. Panelists: Christopher Bahn, Marcia Franklin Location: Peri’s Panels

Pop Culture References in Stranger Things Stranger Things is in a way a love letter to the 80s. Let’s talk about all the pop culture references – both geeky and not. Panelists: David Barsky, Diana Tonn, Kris Coulter Location: Polly’s Panels

8:15-9:15 PM

Running Themes in Doctor Who There are some things we have come to expect from each new Doctor. The sonic screwdriver, a catchphrase, and we know there will always be running. What other similarities do we see among the Doctors? Panelists: Bruce Rehberg, Diana Tonn, Kathryn Sullivan Location: Peri’s Panels

Trial of a Hogwarts Professor Dolores Umbridge was a controversial professor in Harry Potter. Was she really as evil as she seems? Or was she just trying to protect the children at Hogwarts? Let’s put Dolores Umbridge on trial. Panelists: Don Kaiser, Hugh Gitlin, Karina Lozano, T. Aaron Cisco Location: Polly’s Panels

Are you sure that will fit? It’s great that commercial pattern makers are getting onto the Cosplay bandwagon, but do those patterns really fit? We will talk about techniques to alter commercial patterns for different body types, Including sizing up and down, what is ease and why is it important and manipulating the pattern so you can create the look you want. We will also look at the practical application of taking measurements. Then how to use those measurements when building costumes for yourself of for someone else. Panelists: Kat Pepmiller Location: Potts’ Panels

9:00 PM – 1:00 AM

The Doctor Dances Join DJs SLT, dv8, and Noise as they present a variety of geek songs, music videos, and dance floor favorites, along with some classic tunes and surprises in-between. We’ll heat up the dance floor, make you boogie, and make you laugh. Location: Martha’s Mainstage

9:30-10:30 PM

Writing A Female Doctor The idea of a female Doctor was first discussed in the mid-1980s. Thirty years later we finally got her. How do we think the writers have done at breaking down the stereotypes? Panelists: Karina Lozano, Kathryn Sullivan, Kris Coulter, Robert Smith? Location: Peri’s Panels

Game of Thrones – The Final Season The final season of Game of Thrones was controversial, to say the least. What did we like, and what did we dislike? Panelists: Alex Seymour, Diana Tonn, Justine Mastin, T. Aaron Cisco Location: Polly’s Panels

9:30-11:00 PM

CONsole Room Variety Hour Join us for music and laughter at our second annual variety show. Hear the comedy stylings of Miss Shannan Paul and Will Spottedbear, and the geek-centric tunes of SlytherPuff. Performers: Miss Shannan Paul, SlytherPuff, Will Spottedbear Location: Elizabeth Shaw’s Event Space

10:45-11:45 PM

Cyberman Evolution From Mondas to present, let's discuss how the Cybermen have evolved. Panelists: Christopher Bahn, David Barsky Location: Peri’s Panels

Letterkenny What started as a YouTube show has now become a hit show on Hulu. How has this show about a rural Canadian town captured the American audience? Panelists: Jim Soos, Karina Lozano, T. Aaron Cisco Location: Polly’s Panels

Saturday

10:15-11:15 AM

Video Interview with John Leeson Join Interviewer Jason Tucker in a conversation via satellite with Guest of Honor John Leeson. Hear stories from his time as K9 on Doctor Who, K9 and Company, The Sarah Jane Adventures, and K9. Interviewer: Jason Tucker Location: Martha’s Mainstage

Wizard Dueling Club Do you think you have what it takes to be a dueling champion? Test your spell casting skills in rounds of duels. Prizes awarded to those that win the most rounds. Moderators: Kelly Joseph, Marissa Vogt Location: Elizabeth Shaw’s Event Space

Happy Who Year! For the first time since Doctor Who came back, we didn't get a Christmas special in 2018, instead getting a New Year's Day 2019 special. Did it work as well? Did it feel any more or less connected to Series 11 as a result? And, more importantly, should this trend continue? Panelists: Kathryn Sullivan, Marcia Franklin Location: Peri’s Panels

Who Do You Want to Be? In the world of Cosplay, the possibilities are endless. How do we choose which characters to cosplay? Panelists: Nicole Printy, T. Aaron Cisco Location: Potts’ Panels

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

YogaQuest presents The Empty Child Get ready for yoga unlike anything you’ve experienced before! This YogaQuest class blends yoga with fan-fiction storytelling. The result is an epic, and hilarious, journey through a popular fandom. A narrator and a certified yoga instructor will guide you on a quest designed to improve strength, balance, and flexibility. No previous yoga experience, special clothing, or mats necessary. Nerdmaste everybody! Moderator: Justini Yogini, Britt Johnson Location: Elizabeth Shaw’s Event Space

Whonimation: Animating Our Favorite Show With more and more stories being animated, what do we think of this format now? Is it a viable way to recreate missing stories or is it too different to feel right? Panelists: Bill Evenson, Jeff Elston Location: Peri’s Panels

DC Comics in TV From classic Batman to new shows like Arrow, DC Comics have been entertaining audiences since the 1950s. Panelists: Alex Seymour, Hugh Gitlin Location: Polly’s Panels

11:30 AM-1:30 PM

Gallifrey Aikido Warrior This obstacle course will test your mind through puzzles, games, and trivia. If you complete all tasks, you will be in the running to be the next Gallifrey Aikido Warrior. Sign-ups start at 11:30 and are first come first serve. If you don’t want to compete, seating will be available for your viewing pleasure. Moderators: Kelly Joseph & Marissa Vogt Location: Jo Grant’s Green Room

12:45-1:45 PM

Interview with Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg and Robert Smith? Join Interviewer Jason Tucker in a conversation with Guests of Honor Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg and Robert Smith?. Learn about their published work and upcoming projects. Interviewer: Jason Tucker Location: Martha’s Mainstage

Revisiting Series 1 (New Who) It's been 15 years since Russell T. Davies brought Doctor Who back with Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper. Looking back, what do we think of that first series now? Was it the right way to bring the show back? What could have been done differently? How does it compare to what's airing now? Panelists: Bill Evenson, Jeff Elston, Marcia Franklin, Maren Aalgaard, Matthew Kessen, Morgan Strickland Location: Elizabeth Shaw’s Event Space

The Canon Debate Both RTD and Moffat have specified that canon does not exist in Doctor Who. Fans don’t always agree. Panelists: Christopher Bahn, Diana Tonn, Steve Manfred Location: Peri’s Panels

The Good Place as Sci-Fi The Good Place may be a philosophical sitcom, but there are also some science fiction concepts depicted. Alternative timelines, parallel worlds, and time travel play a part of the show. How do these concepts differ from other science fiction? Panelists: Alex Seymour, Hugh Gitlin, Michael Zecca Location: Polly’s Panels

2:00-3:00 PM

Episode Commentary with Richard Ashton Join Richard Ashton and moderator Amber Raden as they watch the episode Empress of Mars from Doctor Who. Hear behind the scenes stories of the filming of the episodes. Moderator: Amber Raden Location: Martha’s Mainstage

Last Time Agent Standing Trivia Participate in an interactive trivia game. Trivia Master Bruce will ask Doctor Who related questions and one wrong answer gets you eliminated. Do you think you have what it takes to be the last Time Agent standing? Moderator: Bruce Rehberg Location: Elizabeth Shaw’s Event Space

The Unquiet Dead A look at the various monsters and beings that appear “zombified” in Doctor Who. Panelists: Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg, Robert Smith? Location: Peri’s Panels

Forgotten Science Fiction Shows Some of the more well-known sci-fi shows have remained popular with syndication. What about the other short-lived series that we have forgotten? Listen to the panelists discuss their favorites! Panelists: Matthew Kessen, Matt Savelkoul, Miss Shannan Paul Location: Polly’s Panels

How to Get Involved! CONsole Room is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers – this could not happen without you! Join us to learn about volunteer opportunities from one hour to year-round ConCom. Panelists: Ben Ellis, Jason Tucker, Marc Gerken Location: Potts’ Panels

3:15-4:15 PM

Bookwyrm The New Adventures of the 1990s were a golden age of Doctor Who. They showed that the series could continue beyond the TV screen and triumph, sowing the seeds for Doctor Who's eventual return in 2005. However, they're hard to find these days, so Bookwyrm, a new book from ATB Publishing, has been written to give you a lively summary of what you missed or a reminder of all the great things about these novels. Join writer Robert Smith? and publisher Arnold T. Blumberg as they talk about what made these books great and why they're still relevant. Panelists: Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg, Robert Smith? Location: Martha’s Mainstage

Large Props Panel Bring your questions and enthusiasm for prop building and join Amber Olivier from Dusty’s Prop House to learn how to build large scale props. Panelist: Amber Olivier Location: Elizabeth Shaw’s Event Space

Tardis Tour On August 10, 2019 we took flight on the CONsole Room sponsored 2nd Annual Tardis Tour. 8 Cities, 13 TARDISes, 9 Little Free Libraries. Where did we go? Can I do it myself? Come find out more! Panelists: Bruce Rehberg, Jason Tucker, Natasha Krentz, Nicole Printy Location: Peri’s Panels

Happy 40th Birthday Harry Potter July 31st of this year marks the 40th Birthday of Harry Potter. He may be a fictional character, but he is very real to us Harry Potter fans. What do we think he is doing at age 40? Panelists: Jim Soos, Kris Coulter, Maren Aalgaard, Morgan Strickland Location: Polly’s Panels

Prosthetics: Join makeup artist Bill Hedrick to learn the manufacturing and application of latex when you need to be really different. Panelist: Bill Hedrick Location: Potts’ Panels

4:30-5:30 PM

Reverend Matt’s Monster Science: Vampires of Venice and Dragons of Iceworld: Fantastic Creatures in Doctor Who Reverend Matt’s acclaimed series of comedy lectures returns to CONsole Room! Many of the monsters of Doctor Who are original - but many are also based on our world’s mythology. Learn about Who’s alien versions of mythological dragons and gorgons, horror-classic werewolves and vampires, unexplained-phenomena grey aliens and Nessies, and many more! Plus jokes! And PowerPoint!" Panelist: Matthew Kessen Location: Martha’s Mainstage

Star Trek: The Motion Picture 40 Years Later The first Star Trek movie was released 10 years after the original tv series was canceled, mostly in part to the success of Star Wars. Panelists: Diana Tonn, Don Kaiser, Michael Rogers, Miss Shannan Paul, T. Aaron Cisco Location: Elizabeth Shaw’s Event Space

40 Years of JNT This year marks 40 years since John Nathan-Turner took over as the final producer of Classic Who. What did he bring to the table that his predecessors didn't? What did we like/dislike about this time in the role over the course of the next nine years? Panelists: Bill Evenson, David Barsky, Jeff Elston, Michael Zecca Location: Peri’s Panels

Comparing Zombies The Walking Dead. iZombie. Game of Thrones. Let’s compare all of the types of zombies that appear in tv shows. Panelists: Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg, Robert Smith? Location: Polly’s Panels

Stage Makeup vs Street Makeup Why do I look like a corpse on stage? Join Bill Hedrick to learn the traps and tricks to make your stage presentation POP! Panelists: Bill Hedrick Location: Potts’ Panels

5:45-6:45 PM

Get Off My World! Podcast Get Off My World! Is a Twin Cities-based podcast dedicated to Doctor Who in all its forms: the classic series, audio stories, novels, comic books, games and, when all else fails, the new series too. Each episode, we take you through five rounds rapid, tackling a variety of Doctor Who topics from the ridiculous to the sublime. But mostly ridiculous. If you frequent Twin Cities theater, particularly comedy theater, you’ve likely seen GOMW’s regular hosts. Get Off My World! is excited to be recording live episodes at this year’s CONsole Room. Find us and say hi! Podcasters: Pat Harrigan, Kelvin Hatle, Ariel Leaf, Joshua English Scrimshaw, Aaron English Scrimshaw, Tony Karna Location: Elizabeth Shaw’s Event Space

Season 12 is A’Comin The 13th Doctor's second series is beginning soon! What are your thoughts/hopes/wishes for it? What would you keep (and get rid of) from Series 11? Panelists: Hugh Gitlin, Kathryn Sullivan, Robert Smith? Location: Peri’s Panels

Good Omens A discussion on the Amazon miniseries featuring David Tennant and Michael Sheen, based on the book by Terry Pratchett Neil Gaiman. Panelists: Alex Seymour, Amber Raden, Diana Tonn Location: Polly’s Panels

Meet a Whovian Get to know your fellow Whovian! In this hour of mingling a la speed dating attendees will get to know each other by discussing topics given by the moderator. Open to all ages, sexes, and species! Moderator: Bruce Rehberg Location: Potts’ Panels

7:00-8:00 PM

The Be Our Geek Podcast Because everybody’s a geek about something! Join Miss Shannan (myTalk 107.1 radio) and Jatin Setia as they discuss movies, TV, music, and pop culture from the geek perspective. Plus, a special guest each week shares what has them “geeking out.” You’re not just a geek; you’re our geek! Podcaster: Miss Shannan Paul, Jatin Setia Location: Elizabeth Shaw’s Event Space

Season 11 Monsters/Aliens Chris Chibnall decided that his first series as executive producer would see all new baddies. What do we think of these new monsters and aliens (or concepts)? Do we miss the classic monsters? Panelists: Diana Tonn, Jim Soos, Kathryn Sullivan Location: Peri’s Panels

It Came From Beyond…the Solar System! Voyagers 1 and 2 have left the solar system and we’ve identified our first cometary visitors from beyond the solar system. Nobel Prize-winning new techniques are opening up a new era in extrasolar astronomy. Let’s talk about what we’ve started to learn and what roadblocks still lay ahead. Panelists: Alex Seymour, Michael Zecca Location: Polly’s Panels

Packing the Most into Your Con Experience Take a deeper dive into the convention experience. You probably know to pack a phone charger, but did you remember your sonic screwdriver? Come learn about side adventures, packing tips, inexpensive souvenirs and ways to make this and every convention experience amazing. Join MJ Wilke (Wayward Nerd) and Kelly Mitchell (Nerds Travels) in a discussion about all things comic-con. Panelists: Kelly Mitchell, MJ Wilke Location: Potts’ Panels

7:30-9:00 PM

Costume Showcase Throughout the convention you will see a lot of Doctor Who cosplay. Don’t miss the Seventh Annual CONsole Room Costume Showcase where Doctors, Companions, and Monsters will unite! Host: Kat Pepmiller Half-Time Entertainment: Get Off My World! Improv Location: Martha’s Mainstage

8:15-9:15 PM

How I Spent My Gap Year Vacation What we watched, read, created, and caught up on with no new Doctor Who series to watch in 2019. Panelists: Alex Seymour, Maren Aalgaard, Morgan Strickland Location: Peri’s Panels

The Characters of Blake’s 7 A look at the regular and recurring characters from the popular BBC science fiction show. Panelists: Jim Soos, Kris Coulter, Michael Rogers, Michael Zecca Location: Polly’s Panels

Whollectibles Are you a die-hard collector? Interested in getting started? Or maybe you just have a bauble you want to show off? Join us to discuss action figures, prop replicas, and more! Panelists: Bill Evenson, Jeff Elston, Matt Savelkoul Location: Potts’ Panels

8:15-10:30 PM

Wibbly Wobbly Wednesday: Special Saturday Session TC Trek Trivia started “Wibbly Wobbly Wednesdays” in 2016, and currently host a monthly trivia at Driftwood Char Bar in Minneapolis. Gather your trivia team and compete for some fabulous prize packs! Host: TC Trek Trivia Location: Elizabeth Shaw’s Event Space

9:30-10:30 PM

Who on Home Media From Beta to VHS to DVD to Blu-ray, it's all on the table! With the recent releases of The Collection sets of full seasons of Classic Who, we'll talk about our favorite releases as well as rumors (and wish lists) of what's to come. Panelists: David Barsky, Ben Ellis, Steve Manfred Location: Peri’s Panels

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker What did we think of episode 9 of the Star Wars series? Panelists: Bill Evenson, Don Kaiser, Jim Soos, Justine Mastin, Michael Rogers Location: Polly’s Panels

Writing workshop: Writing vs Editing Join our Guest of Honor, author Robert Smith?, for a writing workshop. Host: Robert Smith? Location: Potts’ Panels

9:30 PM-1:00 AM

Karaoke Karaoke by the Infernal Singalong Machine (www.infernalsingalongmachine.com), voted Best Karaoke in the Twin Cities (2017) by City Pages magazine. Song list browsable online at tinyurl.com/songcatalog. Location: Martha’s Mainstage

10:45 PM-11:45 PM

The Sevateem Performance Join our featured guests The Sevateem in a live performance of their Doctor Who concept album “The Caves.” Location: Elizabeth Shaw’s Event Space

Doctor Whorror Doctor Who began as a child’s educational program. Even early on it had kids hiding behind couches, but has it become too scary for children? Let’s discuss some of the scarier Doctor Who episodes. Panelists: Bill Evenson, Christopher Bahn, David Barsky, Jeff Elston, Jim Soos Location: Peri’s Panels

Supernatural: The Final Season Fans of Supernatural are sad to see the show end. What predictions do we have for season 15? How do we want it to end? Will the boys survive? Panelists: Diana Tonn, Justine Mastin, Karina Lozano Location: Polly’s Panels

Sunday

10:15-11:15 AM

New Series Companions In the last 15 years, we've had lots of companions, almost-companions, associates, and friends. Who's your favorite? How have they helped change/evolve the role of the classic companion (if at all)? Panelists: Hugh Gitlin, Kathryn Sullivan, Matt Savelkoul Location: Peri’s Panels

The Endgame of an Era Endgame marks the end of a Marvel Cinematic Universe era. Was it all that we wanted it to be? Panelists: Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg, Maren Aalgaard, Morgan Strickland, T. Aaron Cisco Location: Polly’s Panels

10:15 AM-12:15 PM

Gallifrey Aikido Warrior This obstacle course will test your mind through puzzles, games, and trivia. If you complete all tasks, you will be in the running to be the next Gallifrey Aikido Warrior. Sign-ups start at 10:15 and are first come first serve. If you don’t want to compete, seating will be available for your viewing pleasure. Moderators: Kelly Joseph & Marissa Vogt Location: Jo Grant’s Green Room

10:45-1:45 PM

Painting with Plasmavores: Warriors of the Ice Our artist will walk you step-by-step through your very own painting in this three-hour painting session. Additional $20 fee required. Sign up at Registration. Class size is limited. Artist: Amber Raden Location: Elizabeth Shaw’s Event Space

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Top Ten Diseases of All Time What are the worst killers of all time? Biomathematician Robert Smith? is a professor of disease modelling in his day job, so he'll walk you through the worst diseases humanity has ever encountered and explain why many of them are no longer a concern – and also show which ones might pose a catastrophic threat in the future. Panelist: Robert Smith? Location: Martha’s Mainstage

Out of the Wilderness: 30 Years Later The original run of Doctor Who came to an end almost exactly 30 years ago. For those of us who lived (or just want to know about it), how did we get through the Wilderness Years that followed? Panelists: Bill Evenson, Jeff Elston, Kathryn Sullivan, Matt Savelkoul, Michael Zecca Location: Peri’s Panels

MCU Phase Four Marvel has 10 movies and tv shows planned for phase four. What are we looking forward to the most? Panelists: Maren Aalgaard, Morgan Strickland, Jim Soos Location: Polly’s Panels

Photo Scavenger Hunt A timed photo scavenger hunt. Gather a team of no more than four people. You’ll get a list of items you’ll need to find at the beginning of the hunt. Take a photo on your phone with the same person in each photo. The team with the highest score will win a prize pack! Host: Bruce Rehberg Location: Florana Resort Room

12:45-1:45 PM

Interview with Richard Ashton Join Interviewer T. Aaron Cisco in a conversation with Guest of Honor Richard Ashton. Hear stories from his time as an Ice Warrior on Doctor Who, and other television and movie appearances including the Fifth Element and Outlander. Interviewer: T. Aaron Cisco Location: Martha’s Mainstage

Historical Episodes How far off is the writing in historical episodes compared to actual history, from classic to new Who. Panelists: Aaron P., Alex Seymour, Diana Tonn Location: Peri’s Panels

Planning the Perfect Nerd Trip And, no that’s not when Neil deGrasse Tyson slips on a cosmic banana peel. Join the travel experts at Wayward Nerd and Nerds Travels explore the nerdy universe right here on earth. The Who-niverse, Middle Earth, Hogwarts, Tatooine – these places exist and you can visit them. You don’t need a TARDIS to travel the nerdy universe. There’s a trip out there for you, we’ll help you find it. Panelist: MJ Wilke Location: Potts’ Panels

2:00-3:00 PM

Interview with Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg Join Interviewer Rob Callahan in a conversation with Guest of Honor Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg. Learn about his published work and upcoming projects. Interviewer: Rob Callahan Location: Martha’s Mainstage

YogaQuest presents Voyage of the Damned Get ready for yoga unlike anything you’ve experienced before! This YogaQuest class blends yoga with fan-fiction storytelling. The result is an epic, and hilarious, journey through a popular fandom. A narrator and a certified yoga instructor will guide you on a quest designed to improve strength, balance, and flexibility. No previous yoga experience, special clothing, or mats necessary. Nerdmaste everybody! Moderator: Justini Yogini, Mindy Main Location: Elizabeth Shaw’s Event Space

Dream Casting Doctor Who We all have ideas of who we want to be the next Doctor. Let’s discuss other actors we would like to see in Doctor Who, and in what roles? Panelists: Bruce Rehberg, Matthew Kessen, T. Aaron Cisco Location: Peri’s Panels

Red Dwarf This science fiction comedy show from the 80s/90s has a cult following. Join other fans in a discussion on all things Red Dwarf. Panelists: Jim Soos, Michael Rogers, Rachel Biese Location: Polly’s Panels

Costume: Stage Costume vs Hall Costume We will discuss several aspects of costuming for Masquerade/Cosplays verses Hall Costumes including the 5-foot rule, comfort, makeup, lighting and environment. Panelists: Kat Pepmiller Location: Potts’ Panels

Knitting Workshop Sit, knit, and be merry. Join a group of like-minded Doctor Who knitters as we gather together to work on current projects and chat about our favorite show, while we put yarn to needles. We will have expert help for first time knitters. Perfect for the experienced knitter or beginners who want to learn. Host: Stacie Seymour Location: Florana Resort Room

3:15-4:15 PM

Diversity in Geekdom Join our panel of featured guests in a discussion on the history of diverse characters in various fandoms. How well are different races, ethnicities, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, etc represented in pop culture. The panelists will also reflect on their experiences in their respective industries. Moderator: Justine Mastin Panelists: Don Kaiser, Jason Tucker, Miss Shannan Paul, T. Aaron Cisco Location: Martha’s Mainstage

Lost and Found Episodes A fan favorite topic. Let’s look at the different options for recreating the missing episodes, from animation to telesnap reconstructions. Panelists: Bill Evenson, Jeff Elston, Steve Manfred Location: Peri’s Panels

Cosplay Costumes Interested in getting started on a cosplay costume? Whether you are an experienced sewer or a novice, join our panelists as they review the various techniques to creating a costume. Panelists: Amber Raden, Nicole Printy Location: Potts’ Panels

4:30 – 5:30 PM

Closing Ceremonies Join our co-chairs Jason Tucker and Amber Raden as they close out another year of CONsole Room. Bid farewell and safe travels to all of our guests. Winners will be drawn for the Scavenger Hunt. Location: Martha’s Mainstage

Photos/Autos

FRIDAY

2:30 – 3:30 Arnold Blumberg Photos & Autographs

3:45 – 4:45 Richard Ashton Photos & Autographs

5:45 – 6:45 Richard Ashton Photos & Autographs

7:00 – 8:00 Robert Smith? Photos & Autographs

SATURDAY

11:30 – 12:30 Arnold Blumberg Photos & Autographs Richard Ashton Photos & Autographs Robert Smith? Photos & Autographs

4:30 – 5:30 Richard Ashton Photos & Autographs

SUNDAY

10:15 – 11:15 Richard Ashton Photos & Autographs

12:45 – 1:45 Arnold Blumberg Photos & Autographs Robert Smith? Photos & Autographs

2:00 – 3:00 Richard Ashton Photos & Autographs