ZonCon
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| Name: | ZonCon |
| Dates: | October 2-4, 1998 |
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| Location: | Baltimore, MD |
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| URL: | https://zoncon.tripod.com/ |
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ZonCon was a 1998 science fiction and fantasy convention. There may have been another in 1999.
Guests
- Hudson Leick
- Robin Atkin Downes
- Heather Alexander
- Theatricks Family Theatre
- Carmen Carter
- Inge Heyer
- Ron 'Tyger' Karren
- Mark Allen Shepherd
- Mira Furlan
Auction
The Domestic Violence Center of Howard County was the charity funded by the auction.
Panels
ROBOT COMBAT - Ron Karren - A truly unique and unusual video and discussion of the building techniques and competitions for combat robots.
FUTURE OF MEDICINE - What will surgery be like in zero gravity or on other planets? What does the future hold for medicine? Lisa Ashton, a physician's assistant talks about modern day medicine and the possibilities that exist for the future and beyond the planet earth.
Inge Heyer presented the following topics:
- A Journey Through the Universe with the Hubble Telescope (slide presentation).
- An Overview of the Mars Pathfinder MIssion (slide & video presentation).
- Living and Working in Space [children's program] (slide & video presentation).
- The Solar System Ballet (workshop and presentation for children ages 5 - 10).
COLLABORATIONS - Carmen Carter - How do authors team up to write a single book? How are characters developed, consistency maintained, and what other hurdles do they face to make it all come together and meet that deadline?
NEVERWHERE - An original six episode BBC miniseries rated PG-13. Discover the secret macabre world of London Below in this riveting three hour presentation. Richard Mayhew, an unassuming securities agent, rescues Door, a young woman running from would-be assasins and his life is changed forever.
INTRO TO COSTUMING - Lisa Ashton - Ideas, concepts, fabric choices, props, makeup and more for the beginning costumer.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: NOT JUST A KID'S SHOW - Carole D. Breakstone - Join in on a discussion of one of television's hottest shows.
XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS: What Went Wrong with the Third Season - Carole D. Breakstone - Has Xena lost the magic?
IMAGES OF WOMEN ON SCI-FI TV - Carmen Carter, Annie Wheeler, Ron Karren - From original Trek to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, how the image of women has changed on television today.
ZORRO: PAST AND PRESENT - Susan O'Brien - One of the large and small screen's most popular heroes is discussed in this entertaining and enlightening presentation.
BABYLON 5: CRUSADE, FACT AND FICTION - Susan O'Brien, Annie Wheeler - You've heard the rumors now get the facts about the B5 spin-off series.
PREPARING MANUSCRIPTS FOR PUBLICATION - Carmen Carter, Judith Conly - So you want to be a writer and take those first steps toward publication. Learn the do's and don'ts of publishing and increase the chances your book will get into print.
CYPHER - Judith Conly reads from her manuscript 'Cypher'.
FOAM CARVING FOR COSTUMES - Lisa Ashton - Transform common foam (think seat cushions) into works of art and clever additions to your costumes.
SCI-FI ART - Lance Oszko - Incredible works of sci-fi art are showcased in this wonderful and delightful presentation.
WRITING FANFIC - Ella Quince, Ron Karren, Annie Wheeler, Judith Conly - If you enjoy writing about your favorite sci-fi or fantasy characters and want to hone your skills, then this was the workshop for you.
B5 AND TELEPATHS - Judith Conly - Telepathy and its importance to Babylon 5.
WEREWOLF REBORN - Robin Atkin Downes stars in this quirky and entertaining film.
GAMING ROOM - The tables were there, all we needed was you and your friends. Could start your own game or join another. Watch and learn to play card games such as Illuminati: New World Order, Xena: Warrior Princess, Magic, Vampire, Babylon 5, X-Files, Star Trek, or any other CCG or RPG game.