MacArthur

Hotel-wide Ghost Hunt Challenge

12:00 AM1hMacArthur

Audience Interactive (Game shows, competitions, etc.)

Hosts:

the ghosts

Meet me at the [Location not disclosed] at the stroke of midnight. I'll explain the rules, then turn you loose to find as many of us as you can. Bring your flashlights, and remember you must show up by midnight to participate.

Retro Computing and Collecting

12:00 PM1hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

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.

Reviving Dead Online Worlds

1:00 PM1hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

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.

Animal Jam Made Me a Furry!

2:00 PM1h 30mMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

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!

I Have a Fursuit... Now What? (Fursuiting 101)

3:30 PM1hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

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!

Finding Fun in Fighting Games

4:30 PM1hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

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!

Intro to Alternative Role Playing Game Systems

5:30 PM1hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

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!

Live Action Role-play Furs

6:30 PM1hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

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.

Avian Anatomy

8:00 PM2hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

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!

Working with Birds

10:00 PM1hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

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!

Con History: From Costume Masquerade to Fursuit Parade

11:00 PM1hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

Hosts:

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

Iggy's Games For A Midnight Crowd

12:00 AM1hMacArthur

Entertainment / Non-musical Performance / Comedy

Hosts:

Iggy

Guests:

TBA

A completely self-indulgent panel. You did read the title right?

Cartoons Made Me A Furry!

10:00 AM1hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

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!

Basics to Running Furmeets

11:00 AM1hMacArthur

Social (Meet & Greets)

Hosts:

Dustin DaHusky

Ever wanted to start a social gathering for your local community, but not sure how? Come ask Dustin DaHusky, who has had long time experience running furmeets since 2012, for some insight on the basics of running a successful furmeet. Learn to be a pillar of your community! Are you a furmeet organizer too? Come join us and share your experiences with the panel!

SEWI Furs Bonfire Meet

12:00 PM1hMacArthur

Social (Meet & Greets)

Hosts:

Dustin DaHusky, Bonfire Staff

The longest running bonfire meet in WI since 2015 that began in Dustin’s backyard that became a local favorite every summer season. At this panel the bonfire staff will discuss our wonderful venue at Marsh Haven Nature Center in Waupun, our colorful history over the years, and our plans for the 2025 bonfire season. Questions and suggestions are welcomed!

Boozy's Basic Law

3:00 PM1hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

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.

Iggy's Game Show For Guinea Pigs

4:00 PM1hMacArthur

Audience Interactive (Game shows, competitions, etc.)

Hosts:

Iggy

Guests:

Pokali, Boozy Badger, Status

A game show with a bunch of different games. Get a question correct, reveal pieces off of a Rebus puzzle. If your team can guess the puzzle, you win!

Ghost Hunting 101

8:00 PM1hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

Hosts:

Tundra

Ever wonder what goes into paranormal investigations or ghost hunting? Tundra is here to answer your questions and show interesting tips and tricks!

Werewolves and Shapeshifters - TF in Folklore and Fiction

9:00 PM1hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

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.

Transformation Lovers Anonymous

10:00 PM1hMacArthur

Social (Meet & Greets)

Hosts:

Serathin

Enjoy transformations, or perhaps are a secret shapeshifter looking to mingle? This panel is all about transformation in the furry fandom, from triggers to types, and the eternal debate of poof vs. prolonged. Be careful, you might not leave the same fur you came in!

Reading Furry Tarot

11:00 PM1hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

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.

The Blind Side

10:30 AM1hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

Hosts:

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.

Lune's Language Lectures

11:30 AM1hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

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.

Furry Fiction Showcase

12:30 PM1hMacArthur

Creative Arts (Art / Drawing / Crafts / Writing)

Hosts:

Shiloh Skye

A panel for furry readers! Come watch a dog who reads way too many books tell you about the best furry fiction of the year. I'll give you the resources you need to get your paws on great furry stories from great furry writers. You might even leave with a free book!

Iggy's Being Sketchy

1:30 PM1hMacArthur

Entertainment / Non-musical Performance / Comedy

Hosts:

Iggy

A really special one-dinosaur show Iggy put together consisting of comedy and reflection. If you ever watched an ABC Primetime special, yes.

Your City Listens to Furries

2:30 PM1hMacArthur

Educational (Discussion, Presentation)

Hosts:

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.

Furwaukee Meet n Greet

3:30 PM1hMacArthur

Social (Meet & Greets)

Hosts:

Soma Coyote

Guests:

Lilia Roo

See online friends, meet new furs, and relax in a fun, sensory-friendly space. Learn more about the Milwaukee furry community as we showcase some past events and preview upcoming ones! We'll also be taking group photos, so bring your fursuit if you have one! We'll also be raising funds for Friends of MADACC, to benefit the puppies and kitties at the local shelter.