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In Memory of Ken Hunt December 25, 1955-August 20, 2012 Chicon 7 Head of Logistics Contents In Memory of Ken Hunt December 25, 1955-August 20, 2012 Chicon 7 Head of Logistics Contents Welcome . 4 Opening Ceremonies . 15 Information First Night at the Adler Yes, You Do Need Planetarium . 15 Your Badge! . 5 Masquerade Registration . 15 Badges . 5 Neil Gaiman Theatre . 15 Lost Badges . 5 Regency Dancing . 16 Lost and Found . 5 Moebius Theatre . 16 Weapons Policy . 5 Geek Prom . 16 Cubs Tickets . 6 Masquerade . 16 Childcare . 6 The Hugo Awards Alcohol Policy . 7 Ceremony . 16 Code of Conduct . 7 Closing Ceremonies . 16 Gophers . 7 Stroll With the Stars . 17 Chicon 7 Souvenirs . 7 Awards Information Desks . 8 Seiun Awards Ceremony . 17 Disability Services . 8 Libertarian Futurist Society Fire Sale . 8 Prometheus Award Voodoo Boards . 8 Ceremony . 17 Hotel Information Chesley Awards Hyatt . 9 Ceremony . 17 Parking . 9 Sidewise Awards Parties General Rules . 9 Ceremony . 17 Pets . 9 The Carl Brandon Society Pool . 9 Awards Ceremony . 17 Refrigerators . 10 The Golden Duck Awards 18 Packages and Letters . 10 Programming Taxes . 10 Academic Programming . 18 Telephone . 10 Science Fiction for Educators Cell Phone Reception . 10 (Teaching SF) . 18 Wi-Fi . 10 Autographing . 18 Near the Hyatt . 10 Writer Under Glass . 18 Hotel Information: Kaffeeklatsches and Sheraton . 11 Literary Bheers . 19 Facilities 1632 . 19 Con Suite . 11 Dragon*Con . 19 Concourse . 11 Anime and Cartoons . 20 Fan Tables . 12 Chicon 7 Independent Haggard Room . 12 Film Festival . 20 The Fan Lounge . 12 ChiKidz . 20 Art Show . 12 Program Schedule Art Show Docent Tours . 12 Thursday . 22 Art Auction . 13 Friday . 34 Chesley Art Award . 13 Saturday . 56 Dealers’ Room . 13 Sunday . 78 Newsletter . 13 Monday . 98 WSFS Business Meetings . 14 Indexes Site Selection . 14 Panelists By Last Name . 104 Events Kaffeeklatsches . 116 ii Contents k Chicon 7 Literary Bheers . 117 Film/Media . 133 Readings . 118 Gaming . 134 Autograph Sessions . 122 General . 134 Exhibiting Artists . 126 Kaffeeklatsches . 135 Dealers . 127 Literary Bheers . 136 Category Index Literature . 137 1632 . 128 Media . 140 Academic . 128 Readings . 140 Art . 129 Science . 143 Awards . 129 Space Science . 143 ChiKidz . 130 Other Schedules Chicago . 130 Timetable . 146 Costuming . 131 Film Festival Dragon*Con . 131 Screening Guide . 152 Events . 131 Anime and Cartoon Fannish Culture . 131 Schedule . 169 Filk . 132 Gaming Schedule . 170 Image Credit: NASA PROJECT MERCURY EXPLAINED. Less than a year after its birth, the National Aeronau- tics and Space Agency announced its first astronaut class, the Mercury Seven, on April 9, 1959. Project Mercury proved that humans could live and work in space, paving the way for all future human exploration. This cutaway drawing of the Mercury capsule was used by the Space Task Group at the first NASA inspection, on Oct. 24, 1959. ii Contents k Chicon 7 iii Welcome to Chicon 7! Packed inside the (relatively) tiny document you now hold are the secrets of the universe for our convention . What’s happening, where it is, who’s there… .all the good information is here . If we’ve done our job correctly, you’ll have to make some hard choices…there’s almost certainly going to be multiple things you wish to see that happen at the same time . All I can tell you is you have my sympathy; it happens to me every year . This is your very own treasure map . I suggest you take some time to flip through it and plan your time for the next few days . The best missions always start with good planning… best of luck in charting your own adventure . For folks who are new to Worldcon, I’ll point out a few things of note . The concourse is located in the Riverside Center convention hall . This is in the east tower on the purple level (all the way down at the bottom) . It holds most of our exhibits of fan history, fanzines, fannish activities and things that are just plain fun like exhibits from NASA . There’s social space to sit and chat in and a fan table area where you can get information on all sorts of other conventions and items you may find interesting . There’s also plenty of social space in our consuite, which is located in the west tower on the gold level . Consuite is open nearly 24 hours a day and can keep you supplied in free snacks and drinks until you have time to break away for a real meal . This happens to be right outside our art show, where we’re displaying hundreds of works of art from dozens of notable science fiction and fantasy artists, almost all available for sale . The art show is featuring a publication highlighting the artists and works on display: the Artists Showcase . It’s available for sale for $10 and includes art from almost every artist that is on display in the show . If you’re feeling a bit wonk-ish and want to see how the nuts and bolts of Worldcon operates, there’s a business meeting open to all attending members at 10:30 am on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning . Then of course, there are thousands of people here for you to meet . As I write this, we’re well past 5,000 members and it looks like we’ll end up somewhere just over 6,000 members by the time the convention is done . I promise you, there are several folks you haven’t met yet who are *exactly* the kind of geek you are . Don’t be afraid to say hello to folks you’ve not met before; you will find you can make friends from all over . Please enjoy your time in Chicago and have a wonderful convention . Dave McCarty – Chairman Chicon 7, the 70th Annual World Science Fiction Convention 4 Welcome k ChiCon 7 Convention Information Yes, You Do Need Your Badge! It costs an incredible amount of money to run a Worldcon, so we take the issue of badges very seriously . You’ll see badge checkers at the entrance to many functions at the con . You will need your badge to get into functions at the convention . Don’t leave it in your room, don’t hide it under your costume, wear it! Your badge is not just an identifier, it’s a way to say “I Support Worldcon ”. Without your membership fee, and the volunteering of hundreds of fans and pros, Worldcon wouldn’t be here . So, please, keep your badge visible whenever you’re in the Hyatt . Thank you . Badges Chicon 7 is a membership-only event . All members must wear their membership badges at all times . A badge is valid only for the person to whom it was issued; badges may not be shared under any circumstances . Children aged 7 or older must have a purchased membership for the convention, while children aged 6 and under must either be registered as a Kid-in-Tow or have a purchased membership . Lost Badges Check at Registration or at Lost and Found to see if your badge has been turned in . If it hasn’t, Chicon 7 will charge you a fee to replace it . Lost and Found During the day (between 9am and 7pm), bring lost items to or ask about missing items at the Information Desk which is located at both the Grand Registration Desk on Gold East and at the Regency Registration Desk on Gold West (4pm to 7pm only) . At night (between 7pm and 9am), bring lost items to or ask about missing items at Convention Operations (Ops) in room Skyway 269 on the Blue East . Weapons Policy No actual weapon or any item that can be mistaken for one may be carried either openly or concealed at any time on properties being used for Chicon 7, regardless of any government permits which you may possess, unless it has been peace-bonded by Operations . If you want to carry such a weapon or are unsure whether your weapon might be considered realistic, you must present it to Operations, which is the final arbiter of which weapons require peace-bonding . In some instances, particular weapons may be prohibited . 1. Any actual weapon or any item purchased in the Dealers’ Room that can be mistaken for one must be wrapped and immediately transported to your room or vehicle . If you want to use the item at the convention, please refer to point 1 . 4 Welcome k ChiCon 7 5 2. If an actual weapon or any item that can be mistaken for one is part of your Masquerade costume, you must transport it to and from the Masquerade Green Room wrapped securely unless the item is peace-bonded . The Masquerade director must approve your use of any weapons during the masquerade . 3. Live steel is prohibited . Operations is the final arbiter of what constitutes live steel . 4. Any weapon, whether actual, realistic, or toy/prop, that is used in a threatening or harmful manner may result in confiscation of the item and/or removal of your membership without refund . 5. Failure to adhere to any of the above policies is grounds for the removal of your membership without refund . Common Sense Footnote Party floors are crowded; we encourage you to leave your weapons/props in your room or vehicle . Cubs Tickets Chicon 7 has acquired a block of tickets for a Cubs game on Friday, August 31 at 1:20pm at Wrigley . The Cubs are playing the Giants . Tickets can be purchased for $32 each at the Registration desk . Tickets are limited, so check early . Transportation to the game is not provided by Chicon 7, but there are public transportation options available as well as cabs . Driving is not recommended as parking is expensive and hard to find .
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