Corvids have a reputation for wisdom, trickery, and mimicry and are important symbolic figures in many mythologies and cultures. They have appeared in fantasy stories as spies, wise creatures, or bad omens. Discuss our fascination with these creatures. Participants: Lisa Hario (mod), Renate Fiora Hyer, Satish Jayaraj, David Lenander, Kerry T Peterson
We all love costumes, but what can they tell us about the characters wearing them? Join knightandneedle.cosplay, as they discuss how to utilize costuming to help tell your story, as well as how to take this knowledge and use it to level up your cosplays. Participants: Haruka
Want to make a Star Wars costume, whether for fun or to join an official club, but don't know where to start? Is the complexity or cost holding you back? Join 501st and Rebel Legion members as we discuss affordable costumes that are easy to put together. Participants: Kayla Beckemeyer, Kat Hosley, Jill McTavish
Musicals are more than singing and dancing--they're fantasy, action, science fiction, even horror. Join alumni Guest of Honor Lee Harris and obsessive musicals fan Windy Bowlsby as they dive into what makes the musical format so familiar to the SF/F fan. Participants: Windy Bowlsby, Lee Harris
When you have genetic engineering for humans, humankind will change--possibly splitting or...who knows? What do the panelists think will happen? Can we sanction manipulating our offspring while avoiding the pitfalls of eugenics? Participants: Arthur J Kneeland (mod), Lee Brontide, Kurt Fleschner, Laura Okagaki
Learn the basics of sewing, from the various kinds and purposes of different stitches to how to determine which settings to use on your machine. Participants: Eiryn Katherine (mod), Cassara Carriere, Ashley M Mages, Elizabeth Merritt, Erin Wilaby
In recent years, indie devs have taken over PC video games with titles that cover every combination of topics and styles imaginable. Join our panelists while they attempt to discern if a game is safe to play at work based just on the name! **mature content** Participants: Geoffrey Benson, Lucien Benson
