Get your questions answered about participating in the Masquerade by the Masquerade director and staff. Participants: Patrick Cool, Donald Kaiser, Kori Kontz, Briar Livingston
Just because you're Minnesotan doesn't mean you need to eat like one! Come learn where to find and how to use herbs and spices to broaden your culinary horizons. Participants: Saz (Mdog) Kos (mod), Sarah Barsness, Scott Grandt, K.N. Hamann, Erin Wilaby
We've come a long way from card catalogs and encyclopedias! How do you research a topic and evaluate sources? What are the hazards when googling for your information? Participants: Laura Okagaki (mod), Sarah Barsness, Jason Brown, J.R. Dawson, John Heimbuch
Given current politics, talking about climate change can be stressful, but that may make it that much more important to bring up. What are some strategies to get folks who are less inclined to be climate-conscious on board with green(er) initiatives or policies? Participants: Arthur J Kneeland (mod), Saz (Mdog) Kos, Mordecai Mika, Erin Wilaby
Sherlock Says is a locally-produced podcast covering all things Sherlock Holmes: from Victorian history to modern adaptation. For our CONvergence debut, we're joined by special guests to discuss the influence of Holmes in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Participants: Rachael Dosen, Angela Fox, Ansel Johnson, Kamela Lise
From medieval court jesters to late night talk show hosts, it has been the comedian's role and privilege to speak truth to power. Why has the medium of comedy been granted this right? Participants: Kate Dane (mod), skazka 9000, Bobo, Brian, Janelle Kloth
The MCU is coming up on 20 years, but some aspects of the franchise have not grown over time, namely good representation of Jewish characters despite the source material and comics history. Why is that and why does it matter? Where can they go from here? Participants: Jen Rogachevsky (mod), Kelly Brimbor, J.R. Dawson, Mark Goldberg, Kendrick Edmund Hogue
Many feel existential dread regarding the current state of the world and use art as a counter or means of escape to find some catharsis. How do they channel those feelings into their creations? Participants: John Heimbuch (mod), Leslie Barlow, J.R. Dawson, John Kovalic, Springyboii
Join your favorite Villainess from Far Far Away during a night of inappropriate hijinks and debauchery as she celebrates her win over that hideous ogre Shrek. Party games, prizes, and NO OGRES ALLOWED. **mature content** Participants: Bailey Workman
Friday July 3, 2026 11:30pm - Saturday July 4, 2026 12:30am CDT Hyatt 1, Lakeshore A
