|
|---|
|
Animals in Sacred Art and Dance
Satyrday, 4pm to 5pm
Room 269Discover the use of animal symbolism in sacred art and sacred dance in both ancient and modern times. Hosted by Rev. Marcus.
Are You a Werewolf?
Skunkday, 4pm to 6pm
Factory SquareAre you a werewolf? Well, I know I am...but this is actually the game by Looney Labs. Come test your wits and nerve when werewolves attack the villiage! Game hosted by Swift Fox.
Art and Prizes Pickup
Skunkday, noon to 6pm
Potter WrightCome pick up your art and prizes. Con staff reserves the right to eat any unclaimed items.
Art Schmooze
Satyrday, 8pm to midnight
Alexander MorrisonAn unstructured atmosphere for artists to meet and trade tips. Added at the last minute last year in response to Dragon Girl's suggestion, the Art Schmooze proved to be a great hit with all the artists. If you come, you must draw. No idlers. Hosted by Muddie. This panel may run longer than the listed time.
AstronoFurs
Fursday, 11pm
Foxday, midnight
Factory SquareCome out and enjoy a tour of the night sky with the AstronoFurs. Telescopes and binoculars will be set up to show you the highlights of the heavens in mid May and amateur astronomers will be on hand to help you find the constellations visible in the Spring Sky. If the weather is bad for observing please join with us as we discuss our equipment, how to get started in astronomy and answer any questions you may have. Handouts will be available. We'll be observing in the parking lot on the south side of the hotel. From Factory Square exit into parking lot, make a right, walk about 30 yards and look for the telescopes and tails. Stars provided by SwiftFox and Max Goof.
Atomic Battle of Doom!
Skunkday, 8pm to 10pm
Griswold A, B&CThe epic post-con battle! Nerf blasters and melee weapons only (you can make them in the Sword Workshop panel)! Arms-master Anima will keep the foam fun from getting too out of hand. This panel may run longer than the listed time.
Atomic Feast of Doom!
Skunkday, 8pm onward
Hospitality RoomKick off the Atomic Party of Doom by helping us eat all the leftovers! Yummy!
Atomic Hour of Comedy!
Satyrdayday, 1am to 2am
Griswold B&CAn hour of standup comedy. Hosted by Goofius Maximus! Adults only.
Atomic Party of Doom!
Skunkday, 8pm onward
Hospitality RoomThe post-con party. Come eat the left-over food. Games and movies.
Ay Caramba! It's Summer Jackel!
Foxday, 2pm to 3pm
Alexander MorrisonMeet 'n Greet with Summer Jackel.
Babyfurs Milk and Cookie Social
Satyrday, 3pm to 4pm
Room 269Join us for milk and cookies as we discuss Babyfurs and Technology; Exploring the four corners of the internet from purchasing clothes and accessories to the amazing, three-dimensional environs of Second Life. Milk, juice and cookies will be provided. Spill-proof cups and bottles are encouraged, but not required. Discussion will be appropriate for all ages. Hosted by Swift Fox.
Basic Fursuit Construction
Foxday, 9pm to 11pm
Alexander MorrisonCome learn the basic basics of building a fursuit. Veteran suiters can come give their advice to the next generation. Hosted by Hyena Girl.
Bat SIG
Foxday, 1pm to 2pm
Griswold B&CGraceful creatures of the night. Come talk about Bats. Hosted by Arcturax.
Bondage Basics
Foxday, 9pm to 10:30pm
Room 269Learn about the basic tools and techniques of bondage. Presented by Bastian. Adults only.
Cake Decorating Contest
Foxday, 10pm to 11pm
Bishop ChaseLast year's popular Cake Decorating Contest returns. Watch as furry artists are given a variety of decorating supplies, and turned loose to decorate cakes. Emceed by Max Goof.
The Care of Ferrets!
Satyrday, 7pm to 8pm
Room 269Ever thought about owning (or being owned by) a ferret? Learn all about how to care for our slinky, furry friends. Hosted by Jean of Ferrets Unlimited Ferret Shelter, Morphicon's chosen charity for this convention year.
Cartooning
Satyrday, 5pm to 6pm
Alexander MorrisonLearn the basics of the art of cartooning--bringing life to artwork with minimal line. Hosted by Angel Bear.
Closing Ceremony
Skunkday, 7pm to 8pm
Griswold B&CA feedback session. Come discuss what went right, and what needs improvement. Front row is reserved for hecklers.
Closed to Public
As indicated
As indicatedRoom is closed for setup, practice or teardown. Trespassers will be eaten.
Crossing Gender
Skunkday, 11pm to 12pm
Alexander MorrisonEver play a different-gender character online? Ever think about dressing up in a fursuit designed for the opposite gender? Come discuss the technology and social implications of sex, gender, and the public self. This is strictly an all-ages discussion. Hosted by Trickster.
Dance
Foxday, 11pm to 2am: Dance
Griswold B&C
Satyrday, 8pm to 11pm: Dance
Griswold A FrontDance till U Puke!
Ecumenical Service
Skunkday, 9am to 10am
Alexander MorrisonNon-denominational furry Christian worship. Conducted by the Reverend Marcus.
Feedlot and Internet Access
Foxday, 1pm to midnight
Satyrday, 10am to midnight
Skunkay, 10am to 6pm
Bishop ChaseFree food, and computers.
Felines SIG
Foxday, 11am to noon
Alexander MorrisonMeow! Come gather with your kitty bretheren and sisterin. Hosted by Kattywampus.
Figure Drawing
Foxday, 3pm to 4pm
Griswold B&CCome learn to draw the human figure, or get some practice at it. Bring your own sketchbooks and pencils, please. Hosted by Summer Jackel, with Chinook Z posing as our clothed model.
Foxes SIG
Foxday, 2pm to 3pm
Room 269Foxes! Do they really need more description than that? Come discuss the merits of being a fox. Hosted by Chaz Wolf (but don't worry, he's half-fox)!
Free-Fur-All Variety Show
Skunkay, 3pm to 4pm
Griswold B&CIt's our brand new anyone-can-enter FVS! This FVS will feature acts scripted by individual fursuiters themselves. Unlike the Spectacle of Doom!, it will be an all-ages show. You must attend the rehearsal to take part in this event, but anyone who is registered can come watch the show. Keeshah will be presiding.
Free-Fur-All Variety Show Act Submission & Rehearsal
Skunkay, 9am to 10am (Submission)
Skunkay, 10am to noon (Rehearsal)
Griswold B&CIf you want to be in the Free-Fur-All Variety Show, you must either attend the act submission session or get your act cleared with Keeshah in advance of the convention. All acts must be G-rated and run cleanly under 5 minutes in length.
All potential performers must attend the rehearsal long enough to run through their full act at least once. Be prepared (bring your own audio files, props, and such). Keeshah will be presiding over both events.
Fursuiting and Spirituality
Satyrday, noon to 1pm
Alexander MorrisonThroughout the Ages, priests often took animal garb to celebrate or participate in rituals. Come discuss how this still affects us today, from the shamanistic origins of fursuiting to the modern Mascots and Fursuiters. Hosted by Talmak, with Rev. Marcus assisting.
Fursuit Meet and Greet
Fursday, 10pm to 11pm
Factory Square / OtherAre you here already? In fursuit on Thursday evening? You're hardcore! Come gather in Factory Square and meet other early suiters. If you need a headless room or a quieter meeting space, Lascivus has volunteered his room--ask at the front desk for the location. (Disclaimer: Morphicon is not responsible for events hosted outside of con space.) Hosted by Lascivus.
Fursuit Parade!
Foxday, 4pm to 5pm
All Over The ConThe fursuit parade will begin in the headless room (Griswold A), and from there parade across the stage in Griswold B&C, through the Dealer's Den and Factory Square, and out onto the patio for a photo op. Hosted by Chervil, our parade marshal!
Furry Writers of Ohio Meet and Greet
Satyrday, 4pm to 5pm
Alexander MorrisonCome gather with some fellow writers of the furry fandom and introduce yourself to one another and the types of writing you create. Whether you write stories, poetry, comic book script, or even a haiku or two, you may want to join us. Presented by the Furry Writers of Ohio, courtesy SonicBlu.
Greymuzzles
Satyrday, 6pm to 7pm
Alexander MorrisonAre you over the furry hill? Come chat about the wisdom that comes with age. Hosted by Chaz Wolf.
Guest of Honour Dinner!
Satyrday, 6pm to 8pm
McGregorEat our delicious Guests of Honour! Special vegetarian entrees available by request. Patrons and up, only.
Hot Meal
Satyrday, 6pm until the food runs out
Bishop ChaseThe miracle of modern technology allows us to bring you hot food!
Holy Crap! It's Kittfoxx!
Foxday, 3pm to 4pm
Alexander MorrisonCome meet Kittfoxx!
How to Draw Spooge!
Satyrday, 7pm to 8pm
Alexander MorrisonLearn how to make naughty things come to life, on paper even. Hosted by BushyCat (who else)? Adults Only.
Ice Cream Social
Skunkday, 4pm to 5pm
Alexander MorrisonAn ice cream feast sponsored by the hotel. Sponsors and up, only.
Improvisational Performance
Satyrday, 3pm to 4pm
Griswold B&CPerformances in fursuit or with puppets don't always go as expected. What would you do if the audience suddenly decided to eat you? In this workshop you'll learn how to become a stronger performer, able to cope with unscripted and unexpected occurrences, by acting out situations that the instructors will set up for you. It's a 'learn by doing' activity, so please either come in fursuit, or bring your puppet. Instructed by Steve Plunkett and Goofius Maximus.
Ironclaw RPG
"Out on the Frontier"
Foxday, 1pm to 3pm
McGregorYou’re in the army now! Life in the army is 99% dull repetition and 1% excitement. But it keeps food in your belly, a roof over your head and a few coins in your purse. However, a sudden change in the political climate of Calabria could make your lives more interesting than any of you could imagine. You and your comrades are on rotation at a small outpost on the Doloreaux border. It is late autumn, the last harvest is in and the winds of change are about to blow your way.
An IronClaw Role Playing game for 3-6 novice players, hosted by Swift Fox, aka Glen Rockhill. Pre-generated characters and a basic description of the game mechanics will be provided. A copy of the IronClaw rule book, a set of polyhedral dice, pencil and note paper are recommended but not necessary to play.
Looney Labs Game Demos
"Fluxx, Chrononauts, and Pyramids, Oh My!"
Foxday, 9pm to 11pm, McGregor
and Satyrday, 10am to noon McGregorJoin your own fandom's local Looney Lab Rabbits and play great games such as the venerable Fluxx, travel through time with Chrononauts, create a mirthful short story with Nano-Fictionary, or go head to head with 2 or more friends in a game of Martian Chess. Swift Fox, Silaria and their crew of lab rabbits will be glad to show you how to play these and many other Looney Lab's games, or invite you to stop in and play some of our games you already know. So be sure to schedule some time to stop by the Lab and "Come play with us."
Managing Post-Con Depression
Skunkday, 6pm to 7pm
Alexander MorrisonAnd now we have to say goodbye... Come chat with the other furs left over before Closing Ceremonies hits, about what we all do when we go back to wherever it is we crawled out from. Learn more about the fandom's ups and downs, too. Hosted by Trickster.
Masquerade
Foxday, 7pm to 8pm
Griswold B&CThe world's finest competition masquerade. Hosted by Max Goof. Judged by Max Goof, Kitt Foxx, and Keeshah.
Masquerade Pre-Judging
Foxday, 5pm to 7pm
Griswold AIf you're going to compete in the Masquerade, you must attend the pre-judging in costume. This is where the technical judging will take place, and also the run-though. Yes, we'll bring in some pizza so you don't miss out.
Masquerade Q&A
Foxday, 3pm to 4pm
Griswold AGoofius Maximus explains the masquerade rules, and clarifies what goes on backstage. If you're unsure about being in the Masquerade, or you're just curious what goes on, this is a chance to get your questions answered. Note: You do NOT have to attend this panel to participate in the Masquerade. It's for people who need more information.
Micro/Macro SIG
Satyrday, 8pm to 9pm
Room 269Come chat about the perils and perks of being extra extra big or extra extra tiny. This is strictly an all-ages discussion. Kattywampus will be the hostess.
NEOFurs Gathering
Foxday, 10pm to 11pm
Factory SquareCome meet the furries from Northeast Ohio! Hosted by Lascivus, with Vidaroke co-hosting.
The Newbie Hour
Foxday, 10am to 11am
Satyrday, 11am to 12am
Alexander MorrisonIf this is your first con, if you're new to the fandom, or if you just want to meet people, the Newbie Hour is designed with you in mind. We'll do introductions, talk about what goes on at cons, and hopefully clear up some of the mysteries. Hosted by Rev. Marcus.
Open Stage
During Masquerade Judging
Griswold B&CCome perform on stage. Tell jokes, play with puppets, musical instruments or whatever. No rehearsal required.
Opening Ceremony
Foxday, noon to 1pm
Griswold B&CPresided over by das Goof.
Oy Vey! It's Steve Plunkett!
Foxday, 1pm to 2pm
Alexander MorrisonCome meet handsome, talented, personable, virtuous, resourceful, loveable, honest, cretumbrous, wealthy, magnaminous, skunk-like, educated, brave, admirable, cheerful, pleasant, loyal, attractive and modest Steve Plunkett!
Performing in Fursuit
Satyrday, 2pm to 3pm
Griswold B&CLearn the basics of what makes for an interesting public performance. A "learn by doing" activity, so please come in suit, ready to perform. Instructed by Max Goof.
Performing with Puppets
Satyrday, 2pm to 3pm
Alexander MorrisonLearn the basic skills of puppet performance, and what mistakes to avoid. A "learn by doing" activity, so please bring a puppet. Instructed by Steve Plunkett.
Performing Technology
Satyrday, 4pm to 6pm
Griswold B&CLearn how technology can be used to enhance live and video performances with fursuits and puppets. We'll cover video, lighting, sound and other useful knowledge. Hosted by Akea, with Treads Lightly and Kitt Foxx assisting.
Pet Sale
Foxday, 8pm to 9pm
Griswold B&CBuy a pet to take along to the dance! No eating the pets. Proceeds go to charity. Pets sold by das Goof.
Plus-Sized Furries
Satyrday, 10am to 11am
Alexander MorrisonA meeting group for the large of girth and those that love them, as furries largely seem to be on the large side. This is strictly an all-ages discussion. Hosted by Karen Kling / Kwan.
Pre-Reg Checkin
Fursday, 8pm to 11pm
Potter WrightCheck-in for people who've pre-registered. Get yourself checked in early, and attend the Fursday night social functions. Avoid the morning lines too! Pre-Registered only!
Puppetry Competition Prejudging
Skunkday, 1pm to 2pm
Griswold B&CYou must attend the pre-contest meeting if you wish to compete.
Puppetry Competition
Skunkday, 2pm to 3pm
Griswold B&CKick the other puppeteers' asses, and win cheap, yet gaudy, prizes!
Puppet Show!
Satyrday, 10pm to 12pm
Griswold B&CSee a puppet show put on by talented puppeteererers! Hosted by Steve Plunkett.
Qoon SIG
Foxday, 4pm to 5pm
Room 269Maniacal pointy-faced Qoons, round 'n scruffy! Don't trust 'em with your favourite stuff. Hosted by Savant.
Raffle Drawing
Skunkday, noon to 1pm
Griswold B&CYou'll get raffle tickets in your con bag. Extras can be won throughout the con by engaging in various sorts of vaguely humiliating activities. Proceeds go to charity. Emceed by das Goof.
Registration and Operations
Foxday, 9am to noon, then 1pm to 10pm
Satyrday, 9am to 10pm
Skunkay, 9am to noon
Potter WrightGet registrated.
Robespierre Room
Foxday, 9am to midnight (and on until 2am)
Satyrday, 9am to 11pm
Skunkday, 9am to 6pm
Griswold AWhat better place to remove your head than in a room named after Maximilien Robespierre, 'the Incorruptible'...
Robotics and Mind Control
Satyrday, 5pm to 6pm
Room 269It's open season on free will... Come discuss robo-furries, mind control, and various forms of mental objectification. Time permitting, the meeting will end with a brief group hypnosis session. Hosted by Trickster. Adults only.
Rodent SIG
Foxday, 1pm to 2pm
Room 269Squeak! Come join the discussion of creatures both great and small. Cheese will be served. Hosted by Savant.
Scalies! SIG
Foxday, 2pm to 3pm
Griswold B&CIt's a scalies SIG! Dragons, reptiles, amphibians, and such. Big and small, come one come all. Hosted by Kattywampus.
Science and Religion
Satyrday, 1pm to 2pm
Alexander MorrisonHow has the science vs. religion debate affected mankind's view of the universe and our relationship to the animal kingdom? Are the views of science and religion mutually exclusive, or do they lead to the same truths? Join us in this philosophical discussion, with host Rev. Marcus.
Shapeshifting and Weres
Satyrday, 3pm to 4pm
Alexander MorrisonCome learn about the legends of shapeshifting and weres, and discuss whether technology and science will eventually make such transformations commonplace. Hosted by Rev. Marcus.
Shibari: Japanese Rope Bondage
Foxday, 10:30pm to 12am
Room 269Learn about the history of Japanese bondage (kinbaku) and the art of rope tying (shibari). This panel will cover rope selection and care, safety concerns, local resources, and you'll learn to do three basic shibari ties, the Mune Nawa, Kaikyaku Kani, Ushirote Munenawa, plus a bonus...the Kikkou! Presented by Pelzig. Adults only.
Slayers d20
"Yo, ho, ho, ho! A pirate's life for me!"
Satyrday, 9pm to 11pm
McGregorHellmaster Phibrizzo wants you to join the greatest pirating troupe in all of the Demon Sea! Set sail and weigh anchor! A school, shrouded in mystery, holds something of value and we want you to join us in victory, or die trying!! Come, sit in on one of great untold battles of the popular anime series in this simple introduction to Slayers D20 Role Playing System.
This Slayer’s D20 Role Playing game is for 3-6 novice players, hosted by Xavier Shandi, aka Loren Grieve. Pre-generated characters will be provided. The Slayer’s game system is built on the Dungeons & Dragon’s 3.5 game system. A copy of the D&D 3.5 players handbook, a set of polyhedral dice, pencil and note paper are recommended but not necessary to play. All you really need to bring is you and your sense of humor.
Spectacle of Doom!
Performance: Satyrday, midnight to 1am
(Rehearsal: Satyrday, 6pm to 11pm)
Griswold B&CFormerly called the Furry Variety Show, it's now the Morphicon Spectacle of Doom! Our very own, infamous pre-scripted, inappropriate for everyone performance du jour.
If you want to be a part of the Spectacle, you must come to the rehearsal! We can take voice talent, fursuiters, actors, and puppeteers--even those with less experience (but adults only). The Spectacle will feature pre-scripted acts.
The show begins at midnight. Come one, come all, and see Morphicon's signature performance and lack of good taste! Directed by Keeshah. Adults only.
Sword Workshop
Skunkday, 4pm to 7pm
McGregorBuild yourself a foam sword! Swords are for the Atomic Battle of Doom or for use outside, and not to be used in the hallways. We'll have a target range for the foam gun people too. Hosted by Reynard.
Tail Workshop
Foxday, 9am to noon
McGregorOnce you've gotten registered, come to the Tail workshop, and build yourself a tail for the con. Tails may be worn throughout the con. You have to register first, though. Hosted by Lascivus.
Time Machine Radio
Skunkday, 4pm to 7pm
Room 269Are you a fan of the classic rock and oldies genres in music from the 50s up to the mid-80s? Then you may want to check out the Time Machine Show live and in person, and SonicBlu's got a thing for the rock 'n' roll fling. Also featured on the show are all five of the voice talents that make up SonicBlu's zany crew. Requests and interviews will be taken during the broadcasts, so if you've ever wanted your fifteen minutes of fame on internet radio, stop by. Can you dig it?
Totem Animals
Skunkday, 10am to 11am
Alexander MorrisonLearn how to identify with a particular animal, and find out what you can learn from that animal. Hosted by Rev. Marcus.
Vacuum Challenge!
Satyrday, noon to 2pm
Griswold B&COne of the severest tests of a vacuum cleaner is its ability to pick up fursuiting debris. Little bits of foam tend to clog a vacuum faster than anything. Apart from the ever-present issue of bias, manufacturers simply don't test their machines against fursuiting debris, so it's difficult for a fursuiter to pick a good machine based on information that's readily available. The Vacuum Challenge will attempt to remedy that gap in knowledge, by testing a variety of vacuum cleaners against typical fursuit building messes.
VixieCon! (with pizza!)
Foxday, 5pm to 7pm
Griswold B&C
AND
Factory SquareIt's VixieCon, Vixie's own miniature convention within a convention. Come hear Vixie talk about her remarkable life and talents. Eat the free pizza, provide courtesy of Vixie herself! Hosted by Vixie!
Warhammer 40K: Battle Royale
Skunkday, 9am to noon
McGregorThe grim darkness of the far future, there is only War!
The aim of every person who plays Warhammer 40,000 is to pit their force of miniatures against other players across war-torn futuristic battlefields. Win or lose, all battles are entertaining challenges in which you try to out-think and out-play your opponent, taking advantage of what good luck comes your way, but ultimately relying upon sound tactics to win the day.
Warhammer 40Kis a SF-Fantasy based, table top miniatures game. It is open to 4-8 players of all experience levels and hosted by Black Fang and Xavier Shandi. If you’re curious about the game, come and give it a try. Small units will be assembled for you to use and test drive the system. Have your own 40K army? Put together a 1000 point unit and bring it along.Hosted by Black Fang and Xavier Shandi.
Who WERE you, and WERE are you going?
Skunkday, 1pm to 2pm
Alexander MorrisonCome discuss the spirituality and quality of being a were or otherkin: past, present, and future. Hosted by Ross. This panel may run longer than the listed time.
Wolves!
Foxday, 3pm to 4pm
Room 269Like Dogs, but they eat canned chili instead of kibble. Hosted by Chaz Wolf.
Writing Tips and Getting Published
Skunkday, 1pm to 2pm
Room 269Back for the third year in a row, this panel will go over some of the important elements in getting your writing career up and running, and it may also help prevent you from falling into writer's block. Hosted by SonicBlu.
Your Furry Face Will Be in Pictures
Satyrday, 2pm to 3pm
Room 269If you've ever had an interest in the field of acting, movie making, or script writing, come along for the discussion. This panel will detail some of the key elements that go into the movie-making industry. Hosted by SonicBlu.