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6:30 PM1hMitchell
Hosts:
Zorvis Fox
Interested in board gaming, but need someone to guide you into the hobby? Love the classics, but want to hear what’s new? Need suggestions for running a haunted-themed game night? Want a chance to win a free game? This panel is for you.
6:30 PM1hMitchellThursday
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Interested in board gaming, but need someone to guide you into the hobby? Love the classics, but want to hear what’s new? Need suggestions for running a haunted-themed game night? Want a chance to win a free game? This panel is for you.
8:00 PM30mS201
Hosts:
Status Ferret
Ever wonder what it's like to work for the mouse? Come learn all about the Disney College Program from someone who experienced it first hand, and hear some ridiculous tales of the most magical place on earth.
8:00 PM30mS201Thursday
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Ever wonder what it's like to work for the mouse? Come learn all about the Disney College Program from someone who experienced it first hand, and hear some ridiculous tales of the most magical place on earth.
12:00 PM1hCrystal Ballroom
Hosts:
Pokali
Is this your first time at a fun con? Or even just your first time at Fur Squared. Well come on in and learn the dos and Don’ts of being at a fur con. From dealing with fur suits to the 6/2/1 rule. A great way to start your convention and learn the best way to have a good time.
12:00 PM1hCrystal BallroomFriday
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Is this your first time at a fun con? Or even just your first time at Fur Squared. Well come on in and learn the dos and Don’ts of being at a fur con. From dealing with fur suits to the 6/2/1 rule. A great way to start your convention and learn the best way to have a good time.
12:00 PM1hMacArthur
Hosts:
Lilia Roo, Purple DragonMage
Experience the joy and intrigue of old computers! Join Lilia and Purple and they introduce the hobby of retrocomputing, the many reasons why people collect these old machines, and how to get started.
12:00 PM1hMacArthurFriday
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Experience the joy and intrigue of old computers! Join Lilia and Purple and they introduce the hobby of retrocomputing, the many reasons why people collect these old machines, and how to get started.
12:30 PM1hWalker
Hosts:
Shasta
Guests:
Snowfeather
Birdwatching may be the best hobby one can have. Let us share with you everything from adventures tracking rare birds abroad to the comfortable joys of transforming a backyard into a little wildlife oasis. Birding can enrich your life from helping to pursue various hobbies to the variety of citizen science projects you can be proud of having participated in at the end of the day. Birds <3
12:30 PM1hWalkerFriday
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Birdwatching may be the best hobby one can have. Let us share with you everything from adventures tracking rare birds abroad to the comfortable joys of transforming a backyard into a little wildlife oasis. Birding can enrich your life from helping to pursue various hobbies to the variety of citizen science projects you can be proud of having participated in at the end of the day. Birds <3
1:00 PM1hMacArthur
Hosts:
Lilia Roo
Is there an online-only game near and dear to your heart that shut down years ago? Great news: it may be possible to bring it back! Lilia Roo will demonstrate how to write a new server for a long-dead game. Basic knowledge of software development is recommended.
1:00 PM1hMacArthurFriday
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Is there an online-only game near and dear to your heart that shut down years ago? Great news: it may be possible to bring it back! Lilia Roo will demonstrate how to write a new server for a long-dead game. Basic knowledge of software development is recommended.
2:00 PM1h 30mMacArthur
Hosts:
Yonek Yote
Calling all Jammers! Are you a major Animal Jam (AJ) fan? Whether you’re new to the game(s), a veteran from the beta days of AJ Classic, or a tablet jammer of Play Wild, come join us for a dive into the world of Jamaa, discussions, lore, trivia, tips/secrets, and appreciation over its floofy, awesome critters! Bring your laptop/devices to play and socialize! Bring memorabilia to show and tell!
2:00 PM1h 30mMacArthurFriday
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Calling all Jammers! Are you a major Animal Jam (AJ) fan? Whether you’re new to the game(s), a veteran from the beta days of AJ Classic, or a tablet jammer of Play Wild, come join us for a dive into the world of Jamaa, discussions, lore, trivia, tips/secrets, and appreciation over its floofy, awesome critters! Bring your laptop/devices to play and socialize! Bring memorabilia to show and tell!
2:00 PM1hMitchell
Hosts:
Soma Coyote
Have you ever wished you could learn to play guitar or bass? Good news, you can! Soma Coyote will explain basics about guitar, bass, and some history of the instruments in rock and other genres. Featuring a live demonstration where you can play a guitar and bass!
2:00 PM1hMitchellFriday
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Have you ever wished you could learn to play guitar or bass? Good news, you can! Soma Coyote will explain basics about guitar, bass, and some history of the instruments in rock and other genres. Featuring a live demonstration where you can play a guitar and bass!
3:00 PM1hPabst
Hosts:
Kiva
A panel to discuss everything and everything to do with motorcycles! Cruisers, supersports, dirt riders, track day junkies, moto adventurers, old riders, newbies and everything else in-between!
3:00 PM1hPabstFriday
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A panel to discuss everything and everything to do with motorcycles! Cruisers, supersports, dirt riders, track day junkies, moto adventurers, old riders, newbies and everything else in-between!
3:30 PM1hMacArthur
Hosts:
Pike, Dittman Rat
Have a fursuit but have no idea how to perform in it? Then this is the perfect panel for you! Experienced fursuiter, dancer and performer, Pike, will be sharing their insight on how they perform in suit as their characters and more. This panel is for everyone, young and old, new or experienced!
3:30 PM1hMacArthurFriday
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Have a fursuit but have no idea how to perform in it? Then this is the perfect panel for you! Experienced fursuiter, dancer and performer, Pike, will be sharing their insight on how they perform in suit as their characters and more. This panel is for everyone, young and old, new or experienced!
4:00 PM1hS201
Hosts:
Majic Records
Guests:
Fly To The Night, TheKitoDiet, Jaylaflame, $leazy EZ
What makes you furry? A discussion about belonging in the fandom, and finding community within the community.
4:00 PM1hS201Friday
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What makes you furry? A discussion about belonging in the fandom, and finding community within the community.
4:30 PM1hMacArthur
Hosts:
Middknyte
Have you wanted to play a fighting game but didn't know where to start? Have you felt it was "not your thing" but you wish it was? Well, I surely can't teach you how to "get good" immediately, but I can show you how to have fun with it!
4:30 PM1hMacArthurFriday
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Have you wanted to play a fighting game but didn't know where to start? Have you felt it was "not your thing" but you wish it was? Well, I surely can't teach you how to "get good" immediately, but I can show you how to have fun with it!
5:30 PM1hMacArthur
Hosts:
Draggor
You've probably heard of Dungeons & Dragons, and maybe even played it! Are you curious about what other games are out there? Great! We'll be doing a modest review of two systems, Delta Green and Genesys, while touching on some others like Inspectres, Troika!, and more!
5:30 PM1hMacArthurFriday
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You've probably heard of Dungeons & Dragons, and maybe even played it! Are you curious about what other games are out there? Great! We'll be doing a modest review of two systems, Delta Green and Genesys, while touching on some others like Inspectres, Troika!, and more!
6:00 PM1hMitchell
Hosts:
Iggy
Having trouble thinking on your feet? New to improv or want to hone your skills? Then this is the panel for you! We will present some of the core fundamentals of improvisation comedy and have you (yes, YOU!) come up and perform your favorite improv games.
6:00 PM1hMitchellFriday
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Having trouble thinking on your feet? New to improv or want to hone your skills? Then this is the panel for you! We will present some of the core fundamentals of improvisation comedy and have you (yes, YOU!) come up and perform your favorite improv games.
6:30 PM1hMacArthur
Hosts:
Pokali
Do you put on armor, run around in the forest throwing bird seed packets or just try to kill your friends with a rousing game of paper rock scissors? Well this is the panel to talk of all things LARP. Join Alkali and his 15+ years of LARP experience for this open discussion on the life of a Live Action Role-player. Please leave your dice at the door, they are not needed here.
6:30 PM1hMacArthurFriday
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Do you put on armor, run around in the forest throwing bird seed packets or just try to kill your friends with a rousing game of paper rock scissors? Well this is the panel to talk of all things LARP. Join Alkali and his 15+ years of LARP experience for this open discussion on the life of a Live Action Role-player. Please leave your dice at the door, they are not needed here.
8:00 PM1hCrystal Ballroom
Hosts:
The F2 AV Team
Ever been to a concert or dance and found out that you were actually more interested in the lights, sound, or video? Ever thought that you might enjoy helping run those things but don't know where to start? Are you just bored and want to chat with the AV team? Come learn what goes into running AV at FurSquared! No experience required!
8:00 PM1hCrystal BallroomFriday
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Ever been to a concert or dance and found out that you were actually more interested in the lights, sound, or video? Ever thought that you might enjoy helping run those things but don't know where to start? Are you just bored and want to chat with the AV team? Come learn what goes into running AV at FurSquared! No experience required!
8:00 PM2hMacArthur
Hosts:
Hal Aetus
Learn about the amazing anatomy of birds, and how they are uniquely adapted to a flying lifestyle, from an avian veterinarian. There will be a PowerPoint presentation followed by open question and answer time, so bring your questions!
8:00 PM2hMacArthurFriday
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Learn about the amazing anatomy of birds, and how they are uniquely adapted to a flying lifestyle, from an avian veterinarian. There will be a PowerPoint presentation followed by open question and answer time, so bring your questions!
10:00 PM1hMacArthur
Hosts:
Toucanarama/Samson Toucanson
Interested in learning more about careers in wildlife biology and conservation? Ever wondered what it would be like to work with birds professionally? Come learn about bird banding and bird conservation careers with an ornithologist from the Milwaukee County Zoo!
10:00 PM1hMacArthurFriday
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Interested in learning more about careers in wildlife biology and conservation? Ever wondered what it would be like to work with birds professionally? Come learn about bird banding and bird conservation careers with an ornithologist from the Milwaukee County Zoo!
11:00 PM1hMacArthur
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Con History, Bash the Piñata
From the first costumes at Worldcon in 1939 to the massive cosplay events of today join us for a look of over 85 years of dressing up in the convention scene, from costume masquerades to filk music to room parties to cosplay contests to fursuit events
11:00 PM1hMacArthurFriday
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From the first costumes at Worldcon in 1939 to the massive cosplay events of today join us for a look of over 85 years of dressing up in the convention scene, from costume masquerades to filk music to room parties to cosplay contests to fursuit events
12:00 AM1hWalker
Hosts:
Delta Diogenes
So you get the idea of Pet Play... but how do you fit your unique self, and unique sona, into a kink community that seems dominated by clones of the same young cis gay male puppy archetype? In this interactive course, we'll explore strategies for modifying common Pet archetypes, as well as creating our own from scratch, to practice expressing our unique selves as Pet Players.
12:00 AM1hWalkerSaturday
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So you get the idea of Pet Play... but how do you fit your unique self, and unique sona, into a kink community that seems dominated by clones of the same young cis gay male puppy archetype? In this interactive course, we'll explore strategies for modifying common Pet archetypes, as well as creating our own from scratch, to practice expressing our unique selves as Pet Players.
10:00 AM1hMacArthur
Hosts:
Codes
You ever just stop and wonder why you became a furry? Your childhood cartoons may be the reason! In this panel, Fiver Bunny will analyze the history of animation and cartoons while explaining how it manages to somehow tie into the development of many furries and how it continues to shape the lives of many in the fandom!
10:00 AM1hMacArthurSaturday
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You ever just stop and wonder why you became a furry? Your childhood cartoons may be the reason! In this panel, Fiver Bunny will analyze the history of animation and cartoons while explaining how it manages to somehow tie into the development of many furries and how it continues to shape the lives of many in the fandom!
10:00 AM1hS201
Hosts:
Ziggy Darkglow
Guests:
Malphas, Xeireiz
An event normally hosted on VRChat, brought to you in real life! Join Ziggy Darkglow, a certified personal trainer for some fitness introductions! Get ready to work up a little sweat and "grab fitness by the horns"!
10:00 AM1hS201Saturday
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An event normally hosted on VRChat, brought to you in real life! Join Ziggy Darkglow, a certified personal trainer for some fitness introductions! Get ready to work up a little sweat and "grab fitness by the horns"!
10:00 AM2hWalker
Hosts:
Pepper Coyote
Ever wanted to sing in a choir? Are you an experienced choir person? We want YOU! Come to rehearsal, practice the music, and perform with us later at the convention. All experience levels are welcome, no experience required.
10:00 AM2hWalkerSaturday
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Ever wanted to sing in a choir? Are you an experienced choir person? We want YOU! Come to rehearsal, practice the music, and perform with us later at the convention. All experience levels are welcome, no experience required.
11:30 AM1hMitchell
Hosts:
Lune
Coming at you again this year, Lune is here to teach you about the wonderful world of the zoids multimedia project and model kits in general. This year will have models to show off and focus on how to get into the hobby. Builds can be brought or if you want to show photos send them to: lune_bun on discord.
11:30 AM1hMitchellSaturday
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Coming at you again this year, Lune is here to teach you about the wonderful world of the zoids multimedia project and model kits in general. This year will have models to show off and focus on how to get into the hobby. Builds can be brought or if you want to show photos send them to: lune_bun on discord.
12:00 PM1h 30mWalker
Hosts:
Philco
Ever been shocked by a wall plug? I’ve lost count, but I'll teach you how to avoid it! Join me for a quick overview of what goes on behind the light bulbs, switches, and plugs in your house! And enjoy a furry take on the trades!
12:00 PM1h 30mWalkerSaturday
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Ever been shocked by a wall plug? I’ve lost count, but I'll teach you how to avoid it! Join me for a quick overview of what goes on behind the light bulbs, switches, and plugs in your house! And enjoy a furry take on the trades!
3:00 PM1hMacArthur
Hosts:
Boozy Badger
Are you getting law advice from Reddit? Do you believe you don’t need a lawyer because “you’ve seen enough Law and Order”? Boozy tells you why you’re wrong, and explains common misconceptions about the legal system.
3:00 PM1hMacArthurSaturday
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Are you getting law advice from Reddit? Do you believe you don’t need a lawyer because “you’ve seen enough Law and Order”? Boozy tells you why you’re wrong, and explains common misconceptions about the legal system.
6:30 PM1hMitchell
Hosts:
Rain/Lydia Shinotsu
Whether you already know and love weasels or have barely a passing knowledge of them, this panel will aim to teach you something new about these adorably ferocious critters, so that you can come to appreciate them as much as I do. (though I am a weasel too…)
6:30 PM1hMitchellSaturday
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Whether you already know and love weasels or have barely a passing knowledge of them, this panel will aim to teach you something new about these adorably ferocious critters, so that you can come to appreciate them as much as I do. (though I am a weasel too…)
7:30 PM1hMitchell
Hosts:
Gale Tazzin
Learn about members of the weasel family and important attributes for drawing them! Hosted by a professional biologist who studied the slinkies and stinkies and now has a webcomic full of them. No art skill required!
7:30 PM1hMitchellSaturday
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Learn about members of the weasel family and important attributes for drawing them! Hosted by a professional biologist who studied the slinkies and stinkies and now has a webcomic full of them. No art skill required!
8:00 PM1hMacArthur
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Tundra
Ever wonder what goes into paranormal investigations or ghost hunting? Tundra is here to answer your questions and show interesting tips and tricks!
8:00 PM1hMacArthurSaturday
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Ever wonder what goes into paranormal investigations or ghost hunting? Tundra is here to answer your questions and show interesting tips and tricks!
9:00 PM1hMacArthur
Hosts:
Bash the Piñata
From shamanic traditions to ancient werewolves, from kitsune to werehyenas, from the Big Bad Wolf to modern werewolves. Join us for a look at human to animal transformations, how they were portrayed in our histories, folklore, legends, and modern stories.
9:00 PM1hMacArthurSaturday
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From shamanic traditions to ancient werewolves, from kitsune to werehyenas, from the Big Bad Wolf to modern werewolves. Join us for a look at human to animal transformations, how they were portrayed in our histories, folklore, legends, and modern stories.
11:00 PM1hMacArthur
Hosts:
Bash the Piñata
Join us for some fun tarot readings using the Journey of the Animal furry tarot deck by Inanimorphs, learn the different types of cards, and how to learn to read.
11:00 PM1hMacArthurSaturday
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Join us for some fun tarot readings using the Journey of the Animal furry tarot deck by Inanimorphs, learn the different types of cards, and how to learn to read.
10:30 AM1hMacArthur
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Citrine Husky
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be blind? Join Citrine for an in-depth discussion about what it’s like to be without sight in a sighted world. Be sure to bring your questions.
10:30 AM1hMacArthurSunday
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to be blind? Join Citrine for an in-depth discussion about what it’s like to be without sight in a sighted world. Be sure to bring your questions.
10:30 AM1hPabst
Hosts:
Koda
For anyone who’s considered picking up weight training but wasn’t sure where to start, here’s a crash course! This panel will cover the basics for those wanting to train such as varying methods based on goals and the do's and don’ts for seeing results. Time will also be taken to dispel various myths around the topic and demonstrate just how accessible — and possible —weight training can be for all.
10:30 AM1hPabstSunday
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For anyone who’s considered picking up weight training but wasn’t sure where to start, here’s a crash course! This panel will cover the basics for those wanting to train such as varying methods based on goals and the do's and don’ts for seeing results. Time will also be taken to dispel various myths around the topic and demonstrate just how accessible — and possible —weight training can be for all.
11:30 AM1hMacArthur
Hosts:
Lune
Ever wanted to learn fun things about language? Want to be a linguist but without the boring bits? Enjoy tik toks too much so your attention span is fried? Good. Come join your local lagomorph Lune as he takes you through 3-4 20 minute or less language lectures.
11:30 AM1hMacArthurSunday
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Ever wanted to learn fun things about language? Want to be a linguist but without the boring bits? Enjoy tik toks too much so your attention span is fried? Good. Come join your local lagomorph Lune as he takes you through 3-4 20 minute or less language lectures.
11:30 AM1hPabst
Hosts:
Hobart
Guests:
n/a
You know how someone has to deliver gas, water, and electricity to your abode? Have you ever wondered what kind of goofy stuff happens if a for-profit monopoly happens to be doing it? Hobart has answers, and he wants to give them to you in a Pibb-fueled utility-themed extravaganza!
11:30 AM1hPabstSunday
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You know how someone has to deliver gas, water, and electricity to your abode? Have you ever wondered what kind of goofy stuff happens if a for-profit monopoly happens to be doing it? Hobart has answers, and he wants to give them to you in a Pibb-fueled utility-themed extravaganza!
12:30 PM1hPabst
Hosts:
Axel Malamute
Guests:
Draggor
During the panel Draggor will find interesting Facebook ads for interesting vehicles and I will read between the lines on what that really means and between ads I will be answering car advice and questions.
12:30 PM1hPabstSunday
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During the panel Draggor will find interesting Facebook ads for interesting vehicles and I will read between the lines on what that really means and between ads I will be answering car advice and questions.
1:00 PM1hWalker
Hosts:
Shallie Dragon
Do you want to record vocals, but don't know where to start? I can help you with that! This panel will cover the basics of home vocal recording, and provide equipment suggestions for a variety of budgets. I'll teach you how to make your ideas a reality, without breaking the bank!
1:00 PM1hWalkerSunday
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Do you want to record vocals, but don't know where to start? I can help you with that! This panel will cover the basics of home vocal recording, and provide equipment suggestions for a variety of budgets. I'll teach you how to make your ideas a reality, without breaking the bank!
1:30 PM1hS201
Hosts:
Boozy Badger
Guests:
Pokali
Boozy and his legal layman, Alkali Bismuth, discuss legal news, with an explanation of how the legal principles are truly messed up. The pair look at an actual legal case, current or historical, in a lighthearted and profane manner as Boozy tries to get Alkali to understand the law really can be made up as one goes along.
1:30 PM1hS201Sunday
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Boozy and his legal layman, Alkali Bismuth, discuss legal news, with an explanation of how the legal principles are truly messed up. The pair look at an actual legal case, current or historical, in a lighthearted and profane manner as Boozy tries to get Alkali to understand the law really can be made up as one goes along.
2:00 PM1hWalker
Hosts:
a fox named coyote
Let's talk songwriting! How to get started, song structure, music theory, where to find inspiration, and more!
2:00 PM1hWalkerSunday
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Let's talk songwriting! How to get started, song structure, music theory, where to find inspiration, and more!
2:30 PM1hMacArthur
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Lilia Roo
A two-paragraph email to the right person can put actual infrastructure on your street. In this panel, Lilia Roo will share techniques that actually work for getting things fixed or improved in your city, all while keeping your free time intact.
2:30 PM1hMacArthurSunday
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A two-paragraph email to the right person can put actual infrastructure on your street. In this panel, Lilia Roo will share techniques that actually work for getting things fixed or improved in your city, all while keeping your free time intact.
3:00 PM1hPabst
Hosts:
Shallie Dragon
Do you want to get your music on Spotify? Do you have a song idea, but no clue how to make it a reality? This panel is for you. This beginner-focused presentation will explain how to produce music with computer software. I'll teach you basic sound design, arrangement, recording, mixing, and distribution, without breaking your budget!
3:00 PM1hPabstSunday
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Do you want to get your music on Spotify? Do you have a song idea, but no clue how to make it a reality? This panel is for you. This beginner-focused presentation will explain how to produce music with computer software. I'll teach you basic sound design, arrangement, recording, mixing, and distribution, without breaking your budget!
4:00 PM1hPabst
Hosts:
Aves
Ever wonder what it takes to play on a convention's mainstage? Come learn about all the basics of DJing and start your journey!
4:00 PM1hPabstSunday
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Ever wonder what it takes to play on a convention's mainstage? Come learn about all the basics of DJing and start your journey!
4:00 PM1hWalker
Hosts:
Vixie
Learn all about Blåhaj! Key points include: How to pronounce Blåhaj, how to make your own Blåhajsona, how to style your Blåhaj, and how to best hold the Blåhaj. Come and mingle with other friends of Blåhaj and learn the ways of the plushie shark.
4:00 PM1hWalkerSunday
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Learn all about Blåhaj! Key points include: How to pronounce Blåhaj, how to make your own Blåhajsona, how to style your Blåhaj, and how to best hold the Blåhaj. Come and mingle with other friends of Blåhaj and learn the ways of the plushie shark.
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