Penguicon 2019: Full Schedule

TBA

Burlesque

Friday May 3, 2019 TBA

12:00pm EDT

Dice Forge

BG 2-4 players; Development game featuring innovative mechanics based on dice with removable faces. In this dice crafting game, players build their own dice. Roll your dice, manage your resources, complete ordeals before your opponents and explore multiple winning strategies.

Program Participants

The Wandering Meeple.

Wandering Meeple

Have board games, will travel! Board Game Demo Aficionado, Con attendee, omnigamer. Also enjoy road trips to Renaissance Faires....Spackl'n Penny.

Friday May 3, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

1:00pm EDT

Azul

BG 2-4 players; Players take turns drafting colored tiles from suppliers to their player board. Later in the round, players score points based on how they've placed their tiles to decorate the palace. Extra points are scored for specific patterns and completing sets; wasted supplies harm the player's score. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Program Participants

The Wandering Meeple.

Wandering Meeple

Have board games, will travel! Board Game Demo Aficionado, Con attendee, omnigamer. Also enjoy road trips to Renaissance Faires....Spackl'n Penny.

Friday May 3, 2019 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

3:00pm EDT

Unpublished Prototype: GaiaVora

BG; Players fill the rotating cardboard planet of Gaia with verdant life. Arrange your carnivores, herbivores, and plants, so you can eat your opponents, under the light of Vora, the moon. Survive on the highest stacks of land tiles, when the final meteor strikes!

Program Participants

Nemo Rathwald

Boardgame Designer, Magic Meeple Games

Nemo T Rathwald – Nemo designs and illustrates board games under a pseudonym, which is an anagram for Matthew Arnold. His game “Overworld” was 500% funded on Kickstarter by Magic Meeple Games, and has distribution deals in Germany and France. He laser-cuts his game prototypes... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

3:00pm EDT

Retro Gaming - Addition Errata

Relive your childhood with our retro gaming event! From Atari to Nintendo 64 (and almost every system in between), revel in four hours of pure time-travel joy! Located in the Lobby.

Program Participants

Ed Fleece

Friday May 3, 2019 3:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Lobby

Special Event, Gaming

4:00pm EDT

How To Get Started In Cosplay

Have you seen a lot of con goers dressed up in fabulous costumes? Would you like to join in on the fun? Feeling a little clueless on how to start or maybe a bit intimidated? We will talk about techniques to make a costume, sources of inspiration, how to choose a character, and trying to keep it all in a budget.

Program Participants

Jennifer Skwarski

Costumer, HI wrangler, techie. Apparently, I'm not happy unless I have 20 projects going at once.

Friday May 3, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
EMC I

Cosplay

4:00pm EDT

Crochet Basics and Beyond - Participant Errata

Join us to learn basic crochet techniques and some tips from your fellow Crochet lovers. Space is limited so sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

Kelly Vanderwell

Ops Staff, AAA Call management

preferred pronoun They/Them

Jeanette Quirk

Friday May 3, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
EMC IV

DIY

4:00pm EDT

Dice!

An in-depth talk about the gaming staple, dice. Their history, styles and types (including crooked dice), big manufacturers and independent makers, and a focus on building and maintaining a collection.

Friday May 3, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
EMC II

Gaming

4:00pm EDT

How to make your GM Curse: Playing RPGs 101

One of a series of three RPG panels. While your GM sits behind his screen, sometimes it easy to forget that playing RPGs is a two way street. Come and explore ways to spice up your game from your side of the screen and become a better player in the process.

Program Participants

Byron Pepper

Byron “Sarge” Pepper, emerged from the snowy banks of Michigan five years ago to give a set of panels at Colossalcon, breaking the mold to bring RPGs and Tabletop to the anime circuit. There was a lot of interest to begin with when he told the masses how to DM fairly with his... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
EMC V

Gaming

4:00pm EDT

Mystic Vale

BG 2-4 players; This game features an innovative "card crafting system," which lets you not only build your deck, but build the individual cards in your deck, customizing each card's abilities to exactly the strategy you want to follow.

Program Participants

The Wandering Meeple.

Wandering Meeple

Have board games, will travel! Board Game Demo Aficionado, Con attendee, omnigamer. Also enjoy road trips to Renaissance Faires....Spackl'n Penny.

Friday May 3, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

Michael Cieslak

Editor in Chief, Dragon's Roost Press

Michael Cieslak is a lifetime reader and writer of horror, mystery, and speculative fiction. A native of Detroit, he still lives with his wife and their dog Tesla (named for the inventor, natch) in a house is covered in Halloween decorations in October and dragons the rest of the... Read More →

Sarah Elkins (she)

Configuration Manager

Sarah has been having fun at Penguicon for over ten years. Doing DevOps for her day job, she enjoys participating in other geekeries outside of work, and loves how Penguicon lets her indulge a lot of them the same weekend.

Friday May 3, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Baldwin

Lit

4:00pm EDT

Professional Wrestling 101

Have you ever wondered just what pro wrestling is?" Have you ever wondered what the heck is the appeal of grown men and women fake fighting in their underwear? Well, have I got a panel for you! Come learn the ins-and-outs of professional wrestling. Learn what wrestling is, how it works, what makes a match good or bad, and more! Also attend the sister-panel "History of Pro Wrestling" to learn more!

Program Participants

Learning to paint realistically is traditionally very expensive and requires students to be very mobile and coordinated. You have to go to a class, stand for hours at a time, be great with your hands, have awesome eyesight, and spend hundreds of dollars on gear. I'll show you how to use some very cheap or free gear and a cardboard box to teach yourself how to paint realistically in your own home in the most economical and accessible way I know. This method of study should work for almost anyone even if they have limited mobility, eyesight, hand coordination, and economic resources while having fun and enjoying the experience of painting.

Program Participants

Zed A. Shaw

Friday May 3, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Charlevoix A

DIY

5:00pm EDT

Multiple Ways To Make a Grilled Cheese - Sign Up Errata

Come learn several ways to reach the same result, a grilled cheese, or at least melted cheese between two pieces of bread. Some methods will taste better than others, and all will be sampled. Space is limited, please sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

Justin Winkelman

GM, Elba Labs

I've been cooking from a young age and have a lot of tips and tricks I've picked up over the years. Is there anything more simple than making a grilled cheese? Yes and no. Professionally, after spending nearly a decade in finance, I transitioned into the the aesthetics services industry... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Food [317]

Food

5:00pm EDT

Tropes are tropes, but are readers still eating them up? A discussion of all things trope.

Program Participants

Jen Haeger

Still a pupal writer, but hoping to butterfly soon. [Author the Moonlight Medicine trilogy, WHISPs series, Miles from Manistique, and The Christmas Plague], master beekeeper, board game enthusiast, ex-veterinarian with a Masters in Forensic Science.

Cassandra Morgan

Author, Narrator, Certified Crazy Cat Lady, White Whisker Publications

Cassandra Morgan (CP Morgan) is an award-winning author, writing coach, and speaker residing in NW Ohio. She was raised in a town so small, it was technically a village at the time, where she spent her childhood running through the woods behind her house and reading as many books... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Montcalm

Lit

5:00pm EDT

Got Comic Movie Overload?

With comic book films seemingly coming out every month, how long will it take for the comic book film to go the way of the western? Join us in a fun conversation about comic book films, past, present, and future...especially future!

Program Participants

BluRaven C. Houvener

BluRaven C. Houvener is a Michigan based creator who specializes in both web and print comics, and Zines. He usually draws on his experiences growing up in the underground music scene alongside his father, and uses those experiences to craft out Slice of Life sagas with a psych stream... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
EMC I

Media

5:00pm EDT

The Weird World Of Night Vale Presents

Nightvale Presents produces some of the most innovative speculative fiction podcast content available. With shows like Welcome to Night Vale, Alice Isn't Dead, Adventures in New America, and Within The Wires, its stable of shows are delightful dark, weird, incredibly queer, and extremely diverse. We'll discuss some of our favorite shows from Night Vale Presents, explore what sets them apart from more traditional SFF media, and discuss how they could serve as a model for a more inclusive SFF world.

Program Participants

Mari Brighe

Writer/Editor/Speaker/Educator

Professional scientist and healthcare pro turned queer academic, essayist, editor, and speaker.

Charlotte Wolf

Friday May 3, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Portage Auditorium

Media

5:00pm EDT

So This is Your First Penguicon...

So it's your first time! One of us! One of us! Great, now that you're here, how do you do it right? What's up with the ribbons? How do you pick what you want do when soooomg many things are going on? Where's the free beer? What happened to the brazilian beef? Why is hand sanitizer terrible salad dressing? Learn some survival tips and hear some heart-warming stories from some seasoned experts, previous conchairs, and convention organizers!

Program Participants

Jessica A Roland

Technology Team Leader, Rocket Mortgage

Nuri Gocay

Cassy Sinke

Penguicon 2019 Asst Chair, Penguicon 2018 ConChair, Panda trapped in a human body.

Janet Gocay

Scott Kennedy

Secretary, Penguicon Board of Directors

Board of Directors for Penguicon. Head of Communications in 2019, 2015, 2014 | Asst Chair, 2018, 2015 | Chair, 2016Into RetroPie, Steven Universe, A:TLA, nerdy tattoos, stickers, photography, video editing, color correction, graphic design, social media moderation, community management... Read More →

Lithie Dubois

Program Ops

Just me; no more, no less.Penguicon 2024 Program Ops and Hotel Liaison

Friday May 3, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Algonquin B

Penguicon

5:00pm EDT

How to Photograph a Supermassive Black Hole

The open source project to photograph a super-massive black hole took years of preparation, 8 satellites collecting data, 5 petabytes of data to analyze, and a community of brilliant collaborative minds. Join me to hear the story of how data scientists built a photograph of an object that can't be seen.

Program Participants

Norman Witte III

Software Engineer/Deejay Extrordinaire

I live in my own mind, ain't nothin but a good time.

Friday May 3, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
EMC IV

Science

5:00pm EDT

Putting the Problem Back in Problem Solving

So many people want to solve problems, they often skip over the important step of trying to really understand a problem and making sure they are solving the right problem. This discussion will focus on some exercises that can help you examine problems in the tech space (and life in general), to better hone your problem solving skills.

Program Participants

Lana Krolikowski

Friday May 3, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Algonquin C/D

Tech

5:00pm EDT

The Mediocre Programmer: A Love-Letter to an Industry and Those Struggling on Their Journey

Let's face it: we don't want to be mediocre programmers. We want to be [great|amazing|superlative] programmers! We want to be the programmers they call whenever they're in a bind. We want to be the programmers that rush into unfamiliar code bases and produce perfect code in a matter of minutes. Why would we want to be mediocre programmers? In this talk we'll discuss what it means to be a mediocre programmer. We'll consider the many pitfalls that may befall you on your journey, from self-doubt to burnout, and share tips for how to cope with the challenges of programming and when it might be time to try something new.

Program Participants

Craig Maloney (he/him/coffee?)

Programmer, Penguicon Staff

Programmer, Author, Editor, Game Designer, Podcaster, Musician, and that metal fan who also subscribes to BBC Music Magazine. I contain multitudes and coffee.

the mediocre programmer html.tar gz

Friday May 3, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Charlevoix B

Tech

5:00pm EDT

Molds, Resins and Silicone Oh My!!

Learn the process of fabricating hard plastic and flexible synthetic accessories for your costume (or other hobby). We'll discuss the various types of casting and mold making materials, explore their pros and cons, and walk through the moldmaking and casting process. Samples of various materials and finished products will be on hand. Bring a notebook -- this panel is info-heavy! See finished pieces and learn the step-by-step process.

Program Participants

Alena Van Arendonk

Masters-level cosplayer, costume designer, actor, "...And Sewing Is Half The Battle!"

Alena is a Masters-level cosplayer with 20 years of experience and more than 50 awards for craftsmanship and presentation. As a self-taught seamstress and craftswoman herself, she loves helping novice cosplayers learn new techniques. In addition to being a professional actor, author... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2019 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
EMC II

Cosplay

5:00pm EDT

The Sunday Morning Linux Review

The Sunday Morning Linux Review is a podcast hosted by Tony Bemus, Tom Lawrence, Phil Porada, Jay LaCroix, and Mary Tomich. We talk about Linux, Open Source, and Security topics. We have been recording Live at Penguicon since 2012.

Program Participants

Tony Bemus

Podcast Host, Sunday Morning Linux Review

Tom Lawrence

President, Lawrence Technology Services

Tech Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Open Source Advocate, Social Media, & Public Speaking

Phil Porada

Jay

Owner, LearnLinuxTV

Sysadmin, IT Director, Technologist, Linux fanboy. Creates videos at LearnLinuxTV, and a published author with Packt publishing.

Mary Tomich

Friday May 3, 2019 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Computer Lab [Charlevoix C]

Tech

5:00pm EDT

AHA Badge Soldering

It’s a yearly tradition to for All Hands Active to bring a special badge soldering project. There are two projects to choose from this year, a quick and easy option and a more complex one. Kits are available for purchase. All proceeds go directly to AHA.

Program Participants

AHA

Friday May 3, 2019 5:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Hackerspace [328]

Penguicon, DIY

5:00pm EDT

Addition errata: Visit the Open Source Racing SakaiCar

Dr. Chuck will be bringing his 1998 Dodge Neon race car from the 24 Hours of Lemons endurance racing for clunkers racing series. The car will be displayed in front of the hotel, so swing by and take a look!

Friday May 3, 2019 5:00pm - Sunday May 5, 2019 3:00pm EDT
Outside

Special Event

6:00pm EDT

Consent Expectations and Party Vetting Opportunity

This is a primer on dungeon policies and expectations specific to the Jett's Arcade Dungeon Party. If you want to attend the Dungeon Party, be sure to attend one of the consent panels and be vetted. This event is 18+.

Program Participants

Jett Khat

Featured Guest - After Dark Track, Penguicon

Penguicon Featured Guest - After Dark Track

Friday May 3, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Baldwin

After Dark

6:00pm EDT

Eco Friendly Cosplay

This talk will be a discussion on the ways people make cosplay just a bit more green. From using a wide variety of eco-friendly materials you may never even thought of, thrifting and buying second hand, costume swaps, up-cycling, and even dumpster diving, the possibilities are endless and the results can be pretty amazing too!

Program Participants

Alexandra Walters

Friday May 3, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Charlevoix B

Cosplay

6:00pm EDT

Cover Those Nips! DIY Pasties

Come decorate your own pair of pasties! We will also go over several different methods of constructing your own pastie bases and creating tassels. Supplies provided.

Program Participants

Tommy Gun

Burlesque Performer/Aerialist/Model

Darryn Storm

Friday May 3, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
EMC III

DIY

6:00pm EDT

Maintaining Your Mental and Emotional Health While Job Hunting

Searching for a new job? We all have to do it at some point. In the thick of the search, you're likely to get a lot of terrible tech interviews as well as a bunch of rejections. How do you maintain your energy, motivation, and perhaps more importantly, not feel like a failure after all that? I will talk a bit about my most recent job search. You’ll see how I went into it with a different frame of mind than I had in the past, and how that helped me push through the interviews easier and take better care of myself in the process. You'll also hear about some of the specific interviews and the problems I saw with them. I'll show how, as companies and teams, we can improve the process for everyone. Finally, I'll offer ways that both companies and employees can offer feedback to continue to improve interviews.

Program Participants

Sarah Withee

Polyglot software engineer

Friday May 3, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
EMC IV

Life

6:00pm EDT

Author Office Hours with Jen Haeger

Have a question about life, the universe, or publishing? Come chat with the author and find out all the answers to your burning questions.

Program Participants

Jen Haeger

Friday May 3, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Writer's Block Bookstore [Lobby]

Lit

6:00pm EDT

Expanse: The Politics of Mars, Earth & Belters - Program Participant errata

One of the attractions of the Expanse is how the characters interact in a landscape of dynamic interactions between Terra, Mars and Belters. Let’s explore their political structures, leadership and the role of trade and personal freedoms against a changing political tapestry.

Program Participants

Ericka Kahler

I've lived in eight states, each progressively further north. At this rate my nursing home will be above the Arctic Circle, even though I really HATE snow. I graduated from the University of West Florida with a BA in History. My short fiction has appeared in Night to Dawn, InfectivInk... Read More →

Donald Mark Haynes

Independent Contractor, Penguicon Featured Guest

Penguicon Featured Guest, Donald Mark HaynesI'm a renaissance man trapped in a specialist's body. I started out as a biologist and that's why I became an IT guy. I love science but it doesn't pay the bills. I've been an IT professional for many years. I used to be a software... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
EMC V

Lit

6:00pm EDT

Socially Conscious Fiction: What Should You Consider in Your Writing?

What issues do you consider regarding social responsibility when writing fiction? Representation? Tropes and stereotypes? Join our panel for an open discussion.

Program Participants

E.D.E. Bell

Author, Editor, Atthis Arts

E.D.E. Bell (she/her or e/em) is a quiet fantasy writer and small press editor. A passionate vegan and earnest progressive, she feels strongly about issues related to equality and compassion. Eir works are quiet and queer and often explore conceptions of identity and community, including... Read More →

Christopher Bell

Managing Editor, Atthis Arts, LLC

Marsalis

Friday May 3, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Nicolet

Lit

6:00pm EDT

Spoilers Galore for the HBO Series: Game of Thrones - Addition Errata

SPOILER ALERT

If you are a fellow Game of Thrones, HBO Series Geek and you have seen the latest episode(s) of the HBO Series, Game of Thrones, then this is the space to come and discuss everything and anything about the Series!
This event will allow spoiler-filled discussions about Game of Thrones; The HBO Series.

If you have not seen Game of Thrones, the HBO Series, than this is not the panel you are looking for.

We strongly advise attendees to be aware that by chosing to attend this event, they are chosing to enter a Game of Thrones, HBO Series Spoiler Zone!

Program Participants

Elizabeth Jury

Friday May 3, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Food [317]

Media

6:00pm EDT

Opening Ceremonies

Join Jessica Roland, our illustrious ConChair, the rest of the ConCom, and our amazing Guests of Honor as they kick off another fabulous Penguicon! You never know what might happen!

Program Participants

Danny Hansen

Owner, Crafty Celts

Daniel Hansen discovered metal working as a teenager, learning everything he could about making weapons, armor, and other items for historical re-enactment. He took his first jewelry making class in 1988 as a college student, setting out to make a brooch for the cloak he wore to re-enactments... Read More →

Randal Bradakis

President, Penguicon Board of Directors

Jessica A Roland

Technology Team Leader, Rocket Mortgage

Scott Kennedy

Secretary, Penguicon Board of Directors

Cassy Sinke

Penguicon 2019 Asst Chair, Penguicon 2018 ConChair, Panda trapped in a human body.

Matt Arnold

Over the past 20 years, Matt has served in almost every position and every level of leadership in Penguicon. He has served as a Board Director and Officer at i3Detroit hacker space, currently as President. Professionally, Matt designs and publishes board games, develops websites... Read More →

Jeff Marraccini

Registration Staff, Confusion

I am looking forward to welcoming our community and you to our convention! People have trouble with my last name so you may see me around with creative misspellings :-) Thank you to Allison, Amanda, James, our Registration Team, and the Con Com for all their help as well!My Fediverse... Read More →

Paul Keyes

IT Officer, Penguicon

Amanda Long-Adams

Alison Chan

Chelle Green

ConChair 2024

Niki MacRae

Head of Hospitality 2020

Christie Bertie

Brigit Bradakis

Head of Volunteers, Penguicon

Do you want to help out around the convention? Or have a few hours to help out? Lucky for you, I’m the right person to talk to!

Saladin Ahmed

Mikey Mason

Mikey Mason spent more than a decade as a full-time standup comedian. He headlined on all four coasts, performed multiple times each on NBC, at the legendary House of Blues, and the Hard Rock Casino. He even headlined the Atlantis Resort and Casino in the Bahamas. But it wasn’t... Read More →

Zed A. Shaw

Sophia Brueckner

Karen Corbeill

YouTube Show host, Makerspace founder, Element14, The Bodgery

I love all things tools and making and I know how to make lots of things in lots of different ways. Ask me how!

Friday May 3, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Algonquin C/D

Penguicon

6:00pm EDT

Securing Your Digital Life

Configuration Manager

Phil Salkie

LN2 Ingredients Poster docx

Paul Kemner

Paul's a bit older than Godzilla, watched the original broadcast ofthe Astro Boy series, and has been a fan of anime ever since. Whenhe's not writing and tuning SQL, he works on his 108 secret skills, studiesancient & modern polytheist religions, plays exotic instruments, andwrites... Read More →

Star Stramel

A being of magic and mystery, I am an artist who loves unicorns and an author who loves research. I am also an avid anime fan as well as a person who enjoys various fandoms. Currently, I am working on an epic tale of Fanfiction to take place within the world of Black Butler. So then... Read More →

A. Carina Spears

Author, Guild House Classic

I'm one of the Shinigami Kami. I know way too much about something most people probably aren't familiar with. If you want to talk about Shinigami/Grim Reapers, awesome.I write horror, romance, and fantasy. I also enjoy writing challenges and to that end am playing with fan-fictio... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
EMC V

Anime

7:00pm EDT

Knitting 101

Learn to knit! Take two sticks and string and make a dishcloth! Supplies provided. Attendance is limited so please sign-up near Ops.

Program Participants

Kelly Vanderwell

Ops Staff, AAA Call management

preferred pronoun They/Them

Mary Fitzpatrick

I did a second career return to Grad School and in 2017 earned a MA in Biology focusing on how leisure learning venues like museums, zoos, aquariums, and park influence scientific thinking in the public.My work career has been eclectic, most recently while in grad school I worked... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
EMC II

DIY

7:00pm EDT

You've Created It, Now Get It Out There!

So you've created your own film, game, zine- how do you get it so others are aware and interested? I will take you through the basics of setting up your own Kickstarter campaign successfully, getting your project (film, video game) listed on IMDb, how to gain interest on social media platforms, and more tricks of the trade! Don't let your newest creation live in obscurity any longer!

Program Participants

Mike Madigan

Director, Five Clover Films

Five Clover FilmsIndependent Digital CinemaDetroit, Michigan

Friday May 3, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
EMC IV

DIY

7:00pm EDT

Will it Sphere-ify - Sign Up Errata

Spherification is a technique that transforms liquids into solid, edible spheres. People can use this technique to add color, texture, and flavor to their dishes. Join me as I experiment with spherification and try out a bunch of different liquids and see, WILL IT SPHERIFY? Space is limited, please sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

Frannie

Amateur Burlesque BunnyDiversity HeadFood Experimenter

Friday May 3, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Food [317]

Food

7:00pm EDT

7 Wonders

BG 2-7 players; You are the leader of one of the 7 great cities of the Ancient World. Gather resources, develop commercial routes, affirm your military supremacy. Build your city and erect an architectural wonder.

Program Participants

Heather Williams

Game Room Staff

Gaming, books, music, just about anything!

Friday May 3, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

7:00pm EDT

Dungeon Master Academy

An interactive, presenter-led round table discussion for dungeon/game masters of all experience levels to share ideas on how to improve their skills running tabletop roleplaying games. While this panel focuses on Dungeons & Dragons, all game systems/players are welcome.

Friday May 3, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Baldwin

Gaming

7:00pm EDT

The GRAM Role-Playing Game: Introductory Demo

RPG; Join us for a demonstration of the GRAM role playing game led by one of the game designers.

Program Participants

Cyndi Chadwick

Sword of Odin

Quirky. Polyamorous. I hoard dice. Talk to me about the GRAM Role-Playing Game and other Sword of Odin endeavors.

Friday May 3, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

7:00pm EDT

50 Minutes of Easy Research on LGBTQ People

Are you a writer/creator who wants to include LGBTQ people in your content? Have you already written queer and trans characters but want to make them deeper and more complex? Do you just have some really burning questions about something LGBTQ related that you just haven't felt comfortable asking? Well, here's your chance. Our panelists will answer your questions about pretty much anything (within reason, of course), and give you the easiest research you've done on a LGBTQ experiences.

Program Participants

Mari Brighe

Writer/Editor/Speaker/Educator

Professional scientist and healthcare pro turned queer academic, essayist, editor, and speaker.

Brigham Vaughn

Author

Brigham Vaughn is on the adventure of a lifetime as a full-time author. She devours books at an alarming rate and hasn’t let her short arms and long torso stop her from doing yoga. She makes a killer key lime pie, hates green peppers, and loves wine tasting tours. A collector of... Read More →

Hank Edwards

Author

Hank Edwards has been writing gay fiction for more than twenty years. He has published over thirty novels and dozens of short stories. His writing crosses many sub-genres, including romantic comedy, contemporary, paranormal, suspense, mystery, and wacky comedy.He has written a number... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Charlevoix B

Life

7:00pm EDT

Cope or Nope: How to Adult Like a Real Grown Up

It's hard to manage all the things that are part and parcel of adult living. Dishes, laundry, cooking, and more can all sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when brain issues make it harder than normal. This panel will help you find ways to handle the things life throws at you.

Program Participants

Beth Bondono

Friday May 3, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
EMC I

Life

7:00pm EDT

Selected Reading by Saladin Ahmed

Come enjoy some of Saladin's favorite excerpts from his selected works. Followed by a Q & A session.

Program Participants

Saladin Ahmed

Friday May 3, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Algonquin B

Lit

7:00pm EDT

Self-editing for Fiction Writers

Join us for a discussion of techniques and suggestions for authors interested in self-publishing, preparing a manuscript for submission, or before hiring an editor.

Program Participants

Jean Davis

Sci-fi & Fantasy Author

Jean Davis lives in West Michigan with her musical husband, two attention-craving terriers and a small flock of ducks and chickens. When not ruining fictional lives from the comfort of her writing chair, she can be found devouring books and sushi, weeding her flower garden.She writes... Read More →

Mary Lynne Gibbs

I'm an author of (mostly) fantasy for YA - Adult audiences. I love crafts, my violin, & my pets (dogs, chickens, & bearded dragons). I have an obsession with Supernatural, Once Upon a Time, and The Flash. I'm a pretty darn good cake decorator, too!

G.S. Scott

Author G. S. Scott

G. S. Scott is the author of CLEANSED, and SORROW’S HEART, from the series THE CHRONICLES OF THE TRUE TREE. Mr. Scott spent his youth, sitting in a basement playing tabletop role-playing games. It got his creative juices flowing. Characters of all types banged around in his head... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Charlevoix A

Lit

7:00pm EDT

Writing Workshops: the DIY MFA

If you write sci-fi, fantasy, and/or horror, you've likely heard of Clarion, Clarion West, Odyssey, Viable Paradise, Taos Toolbox, and a host of other writing workshops. But what are they? What do they entail? Are they worth it? Which one might be right for you? Come listen to some writers who have been there, done that talk about their experiences.

Program Participants

Janea Schimmel

Writer, Reader, and many other things besides.

Colleen Nye

Friday May 3, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Nicolet

Lit

7:00pm EDT

Networking 101

Have you always wanted to learn about computer networking, but don't know where to start? Do acronyms such as DNS, DHCP, or TTL confuse you? Then Networking 101 is for you! Join Wayne Pedersen, owner and entrepreneur of Maumee Geeks as he brings over 20 years of IT experience to Penguicon. Learn about general network concepts, subnetting, and how the internet works in a live demo.

Program Participants

Wayne Pedersen

Friday May 3, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Computer Lab [Charlevoix C]

Tech

7:00pm EDT

Advanced Pattern Drafting: Make a Sloper Workshop

Learn to make your own pattern base customized to your own specific measurements to use in making future patterns fit you perfectly! This class is great for cosplay patterns or everyday clothing. Space is limited so please sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

Jeannie Arquette

Friday May 3, 2019 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
EMC III

Cosplay

7:00pm EDT

Movie: Metropolis

Friday May 3, 2019 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Portage Auditorium

Media

7:00pm EDT

Addition errata The Dark Web Big Three: TOR, I2P, Freenet

Get an introduction to the big three in censorship resistant communications, TOR, I2P and Freenet. Peel back how they work and some options on using them.

Program Participants

Patrick Baker

Friday May 3, 2019 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Montcalm

Tech

7:30pm EDT

Ubuntu 19.04 Release Party

Come celebrate the release of the latest Ubuntu 19.04 release, code-named "Disco Dingo". We'll meet in the bar area and raise a glass to mark the occasion.

Program Participants

Craig Maloney (he/him/coffee?)

Programmer, Penguicon Staff

Programmer, Author, Editor, Game Designer, Podcaster, Musician, and that metal fan who also subscribes to BBC Music Magazine. I contain multitudes and coffee.

Friday May 3, 2019 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Westin Bar

Tech

8:00pm EDT

Anime Director Spotlight: Satoshi Kon

Kon wrote and directed four movies and a TV series before his tragic death. His highly-acclaimed work has been described as "gritty, intense, and at times even nightmarish," with themes of obsession and illusion vs reality. We'll check them out, discussing themes, styles, and what makes them worth watching, ending with an open discussion.

Program Participants

Paul Kemner

Friday May 3, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
EMC V

Anime

8:00pm EDT

Fabricating: Past vs. Future

Necessity has always been the mother of invention but how has that influenced the art of fabrication? How has necessity changed in the past and how will it change in the future? How has that changed the way we are fabricating? Join our Guests of Honor Danny Hansen and Sophia Brueckner as they speak about the past and the future of fabrication.

Program Participants

Danny Hansen

Owner, Crafty Celts

Sophia Brueckner

Friday May 3, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Algonquin B

DIY

8:00pm EDT

Oxling's Alcoholic Chocolates - Sign Up Errata

If candy is dandy and liquor is quicker, then what is a combination of both?....Fun. Come see what Oxling has cooked up and learn to make your own fun filled treats. Tequila rose truffles, coconut rum cream and high octane cherry cordials are a few of the examples. Samples and recipes will be available at the end. Make sure to bring your valid ID with you to verify you are over 21 to try the chocolates. Space is limited, please sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

Dan Eckerd

Head of Hospitality/Logistics, Penguicon

Hi! I'm Dan. Head of Consuite and I drive the truck.

Printable Candy Making Panel 2019 pdf

Friday May 3, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Food [317]

Food

8:00pm EDT

Fellowship of Fools: Friendship Edition

Fellowship of Fools (FoF) is a game about relationships. Making friends takes time, communication and honesty. For many, making friends and forging new connections can be difficult or even feel impossible. FoF is a game that gives you an opportunity to get to know people through conversation, vulnerability and finding common ground.

Program Participants

Casey O'Donnell

Associate Professor, Michigan State University

Hermione Banger

Affinity Games LLC

Hermione Banger is a pseudonym (obviously) for a non-binary witch who writes about witchcraft and anarchism, and dabbles in crafting, camming and game development. Fellowship of Fools: The (Friendship) Game is their first self-published non-digital game. You can talk to them about... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
EMC IV

Gaming

Anthology Submissions: Advice from the Editor

Are you interested in submitting short stories to themed anthologies? Get tips and tricks from anthology editors.

Program Participants

E.D.E. Bell

Author, Editor, Atthis Arts

Colleen Nye

Friday May 3, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Charlevoix A

Lit

8:00pm EDT

FOSS on Wheels: How Autonomous Cars are Being Driven by Open-Source

Since the DARPA Grand Challenge in 2005, much of the automotive industry have been working toward self-driving cars. Recently, the algorithms and software stacks used by research teams have begun moving into the open. This panel will provide an overview of what makes up an autonomous vehicle stack, what is available to the masses, and how you can help drive the future through open-source contributions.

Program Participants

Joshua Whitley

AutonomouStuff, LLC

I build self-driving cars and I love what I do. A little bit engineer and a whole lotta software dev. Ask me about my sick Linux rig.

Friday May 3, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
EMC I

Tech

8:00pm EDT

Linux 101: Create Installation Media

Learn how to make a Linux installation disc/usb for beginners and how to install linux on a machine. Limited availability. Space is limited so sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

Zena Jasenak

Nick Lelli

Friday May 3, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Computer Lab [Charlevoix C]

Tech

8:00pm EDT

People R Us: LGBTQIA

Program Participants

Jessica Humiston-Aman

Complete SpectrumWellness

I'm an outpatient mental health therapist, enjoyer of board games, lover of JRPGs, Whovian, food enthusiast, and avid animal hugger.

Friday May 3, 2019 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
People R Us [1017]

Diversity

8:00pm EDT

LIVE PODCAST: Getting Drunk with Shannon & Maggie

Join Shannon and Maggie for their 7th appearance at Penguicon as we podcast LIVE from the random location we will be assigned. Audience members will participate in the annual LIVE recording of Shannon & Maggie's mostly weekly podcast about life, food, and booze. Be prepared to participate and be called upon to be a "special guest".

Program Participants

Shannon Marshall

Rockstar

Sexual Health Educator. Podcaster. Drink and Cheese lover. @ShannonsParty (everywhere). ThatMoreThing.podbean.com ShannonsParty.com

Maggie Maiville

Friday May 3, 2019 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Nicolet

Media

8:00pm EDT

Dune

BG 2-6 players; Set thousands of years in the future, Dune the board game is based on the Frank Herbert novels about an arid planet at the heart of the human space empire's political machinations. Player interaction is generated through negotiation and bluffing. Players each take the role of one of the factions attempting to control Dune, with each faction having special powers that overlook certain rules in the game. The game concludes when one faction (or two allied factions) is able to control a certain number of strongholds on the planet.

Program Participants

Eric McGlohon

Friday May 3, 2019 8:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

8:00pm EDT

Consuite Chaos: A Cthulhu LARP

Welcome to Unicon! Your favorite nerd-stravaganza is hosted this year at the newly-renovated historic River Grand Hotel. It's midnight in the Consuite, but that doesn't mean it's quiet. The caffeine is flowing, the snacks are plentiful, and everyone is having a great time, until THINGS begin to happen... Terror and Tentacles presents a horrorful live action game guaranteed to stun the senses. No experience necessary. See terrorandtentacles.com for more information. Space is limited so sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

Erika Wagner

Gnora Ford-Lepthien

Legged Fish

Beth Bondono

Owen Bondono

Laura Cascos

Conor Esselink

Friday May 3, 2019 8:00pm - Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00am EDT
Algonquin A

Gaming

9:00pm EDT

Fun with Floggers

Come learn the ins and outs of a simple but deceptively complicated type of play: flogging. It may sound painful, it may seem simple, but when you know how, when, where, and why, you will be able to bring your partner to another plane of understanding and help them fall into the beat of the music. They will forget the rest of the world and float in another time and space. Warning: this class may lead you down a road filled with wetness, hardness, or otherwise being worshiped for your godly powers. This event is 18+.

Program Participants

Rooskie

Friday May 3, 2019 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Charlevoix A

After Dark

9:00pm EDT

Whiskey of the West - Sign Up Errata

For our annual journey into our favorite spirit, this year's theme will be an exploration of some interesting craft brands from west of the Mississippi. Space is limited, please sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

Greg Williams

My passion for distilled spirits began in college, when I realized that beer was an extremely inefficient way to get drunk. Over time I learned to appreciate the fact that some liquors tasted better than others. I have been expanding that learning over the last 30 years, and now strive... Read More →

Katie Buffone

Penguicon 2019 Whiskey Panel pptx

Friday May 3, 2019 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Food [317]

Food

9:00pm EDT

Star Trek: Five-Year Mission

BG 3-7 players Boldly roll where no one has rolled before

Program Participants

Fred Paffhausen

Gamer. Grant Writer. Research Editor. Nerd

Friday May 3, 2019 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

9:00pm EDT

STIs: Facts, Fictions, and Fables

This presentation will take a look at the social history of STI prevention from the 20th century to the present. It will address how facts and social conditions shaped prevention strategies both then and now. When we look at what is actually true about STIs in terms of actual risk, treatments available, and prevention, we see how sex-negative beliefs still influence our perceptions. We will discuss ways of combating stigma within ourselves and how to talk to our partners and potential partners about risk.

Program Participants

Janice Gutfreund

Clinical Psychologist

I've been a psychologist in private practice in Ann Arbor for more than 25 years. I'm well trained and highly experienced in all the traditional stuff -- but as a lifelong feminist and progressive, I take what is useful and critique the rest. Welcoming to all, special interest and... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2019 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Charlevoix B

Life

9:00pm EDT

2nd Sock Syndrome - Room Change Errata

Let's rock our socks off in this panel as I teach you all of the basics for creating your own socks. Basic knit and purl stitch skills required to enjoy our sock hop! Please bring circular needles 40" length, any size, and 2 skeins of sock yarn. Have to make mini socks because of time allotment. No supplies available.

Program Participants

Patt Mundy

Owner, Michigan Academy of Martial Arts

2nd Sock: bring circular needles 40" length any size and 2 skeins of sock yarn. No supplies available. Knowledge of the knit and purl stitches required. Have to make mini socks because of time allotment.Double knitting: I have supplies for 9. If more attendees show up - bring any... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2019 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Montcalm

DIY

9:00pm EDT

LN2 After Hours Ice Cream

Late night ice cream ingredients may include beer, cider, mead, or liquor. Admission will require 21+ ID (proof of legal drinking age). We'll also teach the basics (safety, proportions) and coach anyone who wants to learn to stir or do all this on their own! As a reminder, we make inclusive ice cream. We have non-dairy bases and sugar-free sweeteners on hand. We're prepared if you speak up. We want everyone to be able to enjoy!

Program Participants

Sarah Elkins (she)

Configuration Manager

Phil Salkie

LN2 Ingredients Poster docx

Friday May 3, 2019 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
LN2 [Hamlin]

Food

Movie: Aquaman

Friday May 3, 2019 9:00pm - Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00am EDT
Portage Auditorium

Media

10:00pm EDT

Safe Play and Breath Play

Come learn about common mistakes and how to safely partake in this... breathtaking way to play! This event is 18+.

Program Participants

TheMtnLioness

Friday May 3, 2019 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Charlevoix A

After Dark

Sketchy Nonsense Live Podcast 2: We're Doing It Again - ROOM CHANGE Errata

[ Room Changed to 1017] Sketchy Nonsense is back again to do our patented (not actually patented) live podcast! Come see a group of guys do some live improv comedy for your listening pleasure. And also drink beer. And ALSO also, you can drink it with us! Sample the "Beer of the Week" with us. It is most definitely 21+, so bring your big boy/girl/non-gender conforming pants and have a fun time! This event is 18+. Space is limited, please sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

Shane Soules

Andy Althouse

Nick Haynes

Anne LaCroix

Friday May 3, 2019 10:00pm - Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00am EDT
People R Us [1017]

After Dark

10:00pm EDT

Red Dragon Inn

BG 3-6 players; You and your friends are a party of heroic, fantasy adventurers. You've raided the dungeon, killed the monsters, and taken their treasure. Now you're back, and what better way to celebrate your most recent victory than to spend an evening at the Red Dragon Inn. You and your adventuring companions will spend the night drinking, gambling, and roughhousing. The last person who is both sober enough to remain conscious and shrewd enough to hold onto his gold coins wins the game.

Program Participants

Chromeface

Friday May 3, 2019 10:00pm - Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00am EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

11:00pm EDT

The Wild & Wonderful World of Whips

This talk will discuss all things whips: types, construction, physics, and skills! Presented by a whip professional with over 10 Guinness World Records in whip cracking. Learn about whips for sport, competition, and after hours play. This event is 18+.

Program Participants

April Jennifer Choi

Engineer, April Choi

A Performer that has studied dance and movement arts for over 20 years in a myriad styles of dance, martial arts and fire performance. She is experienced in Swing, Blues, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballroom, Latin, Tango, Kung Fu, Jiu-Jitsu, Fire Eating, Contact Staff, and Playing Card Manipulation... Read More →

Friday May 3, 2019 11:00pm - Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00am EDT
Charlevoix A

After Dark

11:00pm EDT

I love creating things! I love to make quilts, bags, wall hangings, and any new challenge I can find with a needle and thread. I am an avide quilter, gardener, and cook.

Saturday May 4, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
EMC I

DIY

9:00am EDT

BurleXercise: A Burlesque Inspired Dance Fitness

BurleXercise is a fitness class created by Deborah O'Connell that takes the "follow the leader" format that other fitness classes frequently use and puts burlesque inspired movement to it. This is not a burlesque how-to, this is a fitness class inspired by burlesque.

Program Participants

Deborah O'Connell

Saturday May 4, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Algonquin A

Life

9:00am EDT

Stiggy's Dogs Presents: Service Dogs Information Panel

Stiggy's Dogs is an non-profit organization that rescues shelter dogs and trains them to be service dogs for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) at no cost to the veteran. Come learn about the different types of working dogs, dos and don'ts when you meet a service dog and veteran, and how dogs are beneficial and life changing.

Program Participants

Gino DeTone

Christine Myran

Saturday May 4, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Montcalm

Life

9:00am EDT

Self-Publishing 2019

Self-publishing is no longer the hot new way to publish. It's not quite mature, but the options and tools have dramatically increased. It's not just "shove a book up on Amazon and profit;" we can sell hardcovers in Malaysia and audiobooks in China. Is self-publishing for you? What tools do you need? What works? What used to work, but doesn't anymore? How do you self-publish? SHOULD you self-publish? Would pro basketball be a better career goal? Come find out!

Program Participants

Brigham Vaughn

Author

Michael W. Lucas

Author

I pay the mortgage writing novels and nonfiction books. Best known for BSD tech books, the Immortal Clay series, and (heaven help me) satirical Linux erotica. Talk to me about BSD operating systems, pet rats, martial arts, writing and publishing, and gelato.Latest tech books: SSH... Read More →

Colleen Nye

Saturday May 4, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Nicolet

Lit

9:00am EDT

The Importance of Animals

From sentient characters to plucky sidekicks, animals have been featured in SFF since its inception. This talk will discuss which animal characters work, which don't, and perhaps how to create your own believable, non-human characters.

Program Participants

Michael Cieslak

Editor in Chief, Dragon's Roost Press

Cassandra Morgan

Author, Narrator, Certified Crazy Cat Lady, White Whisker Publications

Dawn Marino

Kelly Vanderwell

Ops Staff, AAA Call management

preferred pronoun They/Them

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
EMC V

DIY

10:00am EDT

Needle Felting 101

We'll start with a stabby needle and some wool, and you'll end up with an adorable penguin to take home! Learn the basics of why and how felting happens, and the general idea of how to make it work. Space is limited so please sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

Bagel Garrison

Penguicon ConChair 2024, Hole in the Ground Creations

Bagel makes a lot of things and watches a lot of TV. She also occasionally tries to help run Penguicon.

needle felting png

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
EMC II

DIY

10:00am EDT

Abyss

BG 2-4 players; A game of development, combination and collection in which players try to take control of strategic locations in an underwater city. To achieve this, players must develop on three levels: first by collecting allies, then using them to recruit Lords of the Abyss, who will then grant access to different parts of the city. Players acquire cards through a draft of sorts, and the Lords of the Abyss acquired on those cards grant special powers to the cardholder — but once you use the cards to acquire a location, that power is shut off, so players need to time their land grabs well in order to put themselves in the best position for when the game ends.

Program Participants

The Wandering Meeple.

Wandering Meeple

Have board games, will travel! Board Game Demo Aficionado, Con attendee, omnigamer. Also enjoy road trips to Renaissance Faires....Spackl'n Penny.

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

10:00am EDT

Poetry with Pitch! A Penguicon Choral Workshop

Choral music, at its best, is poetry with pitch. Singing links the emotion of music with the power of words. In this interactive session, we will learn Vienna Teng's "Hymn of Axciom," a poignant tune about digital surveillance, in four-part harmony. Contrary to popular opinion, singing is a learned skill, not just an innate talent. Ashley will share tips and techniques to use your voice and make meaningful music, lessons learned from fifteen years in adult, auditioned choirs. Ability to read music is helpful but not necessary. Listeners are also welcome!

Program Participants

Ashley Lesser

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Portage Auditorium

Life

10:00am EDT

TEALS Program Info Session

Jessica Getman

Brooke McCorkle

Evan Ware

Reba Wissner

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Algonquin B

Lit

10:00am EDT

P.O.V. for Dummies

Point of view seems so simple, and yet it's so hard to get right. In this panel we'll discuss why that is, and explore some tools you can take home to move your point of view beyond first, second, and third person.

Program Participants

Janea Schimmel

Writer, Reader, and many other things besides.

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
EMC IV

Lit

10:00am EDT

Reading: Michael Cieslak & Nicole E. Castle

The authors read from their works.

Program Participants

Michael Cieslak

Editor in Chief, Dragon's Roost Press

Nicole E. Castle

Nicole e. Castle preferred to play by herself as a child, and out of her alone time, sprang a rich, vibrant imagination that loves all manner of monster. Her step-mother once said that Nicole would wake up screaming after seeing a scary movie, but it never stopped her from wanting... Read More →

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Writer's Block Author Readings [306]

Lit

10:00am EDT

DIY Pompom Guns

Learn to make your own pompom gun!

Program Participants

Bronwyn

Bronwyn grew up singing to the trees and decided she was Pagan at 8. Since then she has had her own little one and teaching her brought her to teach the children in the community through Convocation and Michigan Pagan Fest as well as local Pagan Pride Days and other local organiz... Read More →

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Montcalm

Mayhem

10:00am EDT

Coffee Ritual

Back by popular demand, the Pope of Coffee shall blesspresso The Holy Of Holies: the most theatrical brewing method ever devised. The acolytes will serve the Holy Liquid unto the congregation, who shall raise the sacrament to the east, and in unison, recite the litany "God, I needed that!" Look for a blend of cafe'ths such as Press-byterian, Buzzentine, Sipiscopal, and even Atheismericano.

Program Participants

Matt Arnold

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Nicolet

Penguicon, Food

10:00am EDT

Agile Escape Room

It’s the agile zombie apocalypse. You and your friends are trapped and all that stands between you and lunch is a locked door and three puzzle boxes. Each puzzle, once solved becomes an important component of the key. Every team must solve all three of their puzzles in order to complete the key. There is one key to rule them all. Only then may you leave the room before it’s you who becomes lunch. Are you willing to stake the lives of your team on your agile knowledge? Oh and by the way, how closely did you follow Scrum and agile principles in obtaining your release?

Program Participants

Donald Mark Haynes

Independent Contractor, Penguicon Featured Guest

Doug Johnson

Ericka Kahler

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
EMC III

Tech

10:00am EDT

An Introduction to Macros in Clojure

Dive into the programming language Clojure with a focus on the macro system and how it can be used effectively.

Program Participants

Noah Bogart

Software Developer, Everything But The House

Love Clojure, love Python, love functional programming

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Charlevoix B

Tech

10:00am EDT

Lockpicking 101

Hands on with lock picks, just the basics, same as last year with a few new locks and things.

Program Participants

Joseph Rock

Lead Quality Analyst, Lyons Consulting Group

Alex Drummer

Saturday May 4, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Food [317]

Food

11:00am EDT

Say Hello to My Little Side Character

Side characters shouldn't take the spotlight, but that doesn't mean they should fade into the background either! In this talk I'll explain how you can create memorable side characters for your tabletop RPG, writing, or other creative endeavor.

Program Participants

Julie Miller

I'm a web developer by trade and a whole lot of other things for fun. I run and play in 5E D&D games, I knit, sew, rock climb for fitness, and I read a lot of fantasy novels.

Saturday May 4, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Montcalm

Gaming

11:00am EDT

The GRAM Role-Playing Game: Introductory Demo

RPG; Join us for a demonstration of the GRAM role playing game led by one of the game designers.

Program Participants

Warren Brown

Web Master, Graphic Designer and World Building Consultant, Sword of Odin

I am a nerdy family man. Love comics anime and games. Interested in talking about Gram, Role playing, Graphic design, World building and much more.

Saturday May 4, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

11:00am EDT

Tyrants of the Underdark

BG 2-4 players; Each player leads a house of Drow in a section of the Underdark below the Sword Coast. The Drow house is represented by a deck of cards, with each card being a minion in that player's deck. Each minion belongs to one of five aspects of Drow society, and those aspects correspond to different strategies in the game, e.g., malice minions excel at assassinating opponents' troops, while ambition minions are best at recruiting additional minions and promoting minions to your "inner circle", which is a special zone that increases their value at the end of the game.

Program Participants

Saturday May 4, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Algonquin B

Life

11:00am EDT

Blocking Writer's Block

The dreaded writer's block. What is it, and how do you get rid of it? Our panelists will ponder this pernicious plague upon creativity, and how to root it out of your writing practice. Writer's block can be beaten. We've done it.

Program Participants

Michael W. Lucas

Author

Vik K. Walker

KatvikBooks

Award winning author of paranormal romance, and fantasy fiction.

Colleen Nye

Fred Paffhausen

Gamer. Grant Writer. Research Editor. Nerd

Saturday May 4, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Baldwin

Penguicon ConChair 2024, Hole in the Ground Creations

Bagel makes a lot of things and watches a lot of TV. She also occasionally tries to help run Penguicon.

Saturday May 4, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Portage Auditorium

Media

11:00am EDT

Quantum Crafts

Quantum physics and metaphysics both seek truth. Discover how these two pursuits have begun to reveal the truth of how our universe works and our place in it.

Program Participants

Stanley Nunn

Undeniable Entertainment and Media

Too much to put in a post.

Saturday May 4, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
EMC IV

Science

11:00am EDT

Truths, Half-truths and Sweet, Sweet Lies: Reflections of an IT Consultant - Program Participant errata

I sold you my sword not my soul! This will be an open and frank discussion of consulting in the current IT environment. What are the perils of being a change agent in an increasingly politicized and perilous engagement climate?

Program Participants

Ericka Kahler

Doug Johnson

Donald Mark Haynes

Independent Contractor, Penguicon Featured Guest

Saturday May 4, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Algonquin C/D

Tech

11:00am EDT

Patterns Lie! and Other Useful Sewing Facts

Learning to sew can be daunting, especially if you've never had formal instruction. We're here to help! In this panel, we'll cover selecting and reading a pattern, choosing fabric, cutting, pinning, sewing, pressing, finishing hems, and more — all without complicated sewing terminology! You'll be sewing like a pro in no time. Bring your questions!

Program Participants

Alena Van Arendonk

Masters-level cosplayer, costume designer, actor, "...And Sewing Is Half The Battle!"

Saturday May 4, 2019 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Nicolet

Cosplay

11:00am EDT

People R Us: Geeks of Color II

Program Participants

Kenzie Koolie

Saturday May 4, 2019 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
People R Us [1017]

Diversity

11:00am EDT

Needle Felting 201 - Description Errata ROOM CHANGE ERRATA

A follow up to Needle Felting 101 panel. Learn to felt 3D objects! Tools and material provided to create a cute little friend. Use of sharp needles; children over 12 welcome with parental supervision. If you are unable to attend, there will be some extra take-home kits available with self guided instructions, so stop by and have a POKE! Space is limited, so please sign up near Ops!

Program Participants

Liz "Smoothie" DeBruyn

Saturday May 4, 2019 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Computer Lab [Charlevoix C]

DIY

11:00am EDT

Retro Gaming - Addition Errata

Relive your childhood with our retro gaming event! From Atari to Nintendo 64 (and almost every system in between), revel in four hours of pure time-travel joy! Located in the Lobby.

Program Participants

Ed Fleece

Saturday May 4, 2019 11:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Lobby

Special Event, Gaming

12:00pm EDT

Supernatural Anime: The Creepy, the Scary, and the Fun

Japan has the widest and weirdest menagerie of supernatural beasties and ghosts, and they haunt the world of anime too! With influences from Shinto and Buddhism, folk tales, and urban legends, you're never quite sure what will happen next. We'll geek out on our picks of what's worth watching and why.

Program Participants

Paul Kemner

Star Stramel

A. Carina Spears

Author, Guild House Classic

Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
EMC IV

Anime

12:00pm EDT

Intro to Metal Working

A basic Q&A session with some show and tell of common tools used by the average metal worker, how they work, and how to use them safely. NO LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS, THINGS WILL CATCH FIRE.

Program Participants

Derek Newland

I enjoy being a technician, from cars and computers to welding and electrical motors. Fixing and building things has always been fun for me.

Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
EMC II

DIY

12:00pm EDT

Make Your Own Cardboard Automata - Sign Up errata

Learn how to use cams and cranks to make a cardboard creation that moves and jives. Walk away with your own custom automata. Space is limited, please sign up in advance, near Ops!

Program Participants

Karen Corbeill

YouTube Show host, Makerspace founder, Element14, The Bodgery

I love all things tools and making and I know how to make lots of things in lots of different ways. Ask me how!

Cardboard Automata Handout pdf

Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
EMC I

DIY

12:00pm EDT

Are You A Werewolf?

Well, are you? Let's play werewolf!

Program Participants

Erika Wagner

Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Algonquin A

Gaming

12:00pm EDT

I Didn't Plan For This

Eliminate the stress of planning your next D&D session by not doing it! Learn the basics of improvisation to help you bring those techniques to your gaming table. So the next time your players want to go shoe shopping in the middle of a story arc, you’ll be ready!

Program Participants

Julie Miller

I'm a web developer by trade and a whole lot of other things for fun. I run and play in 5E D&D games, I knit, sew, rock climb for fitness, and I read a lot of fantasy novels.

Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Montcalm

Gaming

12:00pm EDT

The GRAM Role-Playing Game: Introductory Demo

RPG; Join us for a demonstration of the GRAM role playing game led by one of the game designers.

Program Participants

Cyndi Chadwick

Sword of Odin

Quirky. Polyamorous. I hoard dice. Talk to me about the GRAM Role-Playing Game and other Sword of Odin endeavors.

Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

12:00pm EDT

Too Like The Lightning, The Card Game

This unpublished prototype for 2 to 7 players is a game adaptation of a science fiction novel series by Penguicon 2017 guest of Honor Ada Palmer. Players represent world governments. Together they attempt to avert world war by arranging face-down cards in a row common to all players: the global Transit System. Players may change these, but may not directly tell each other what they know of them. When the cards are revealed, if the players have managed to arrange the printed numbers in an uninterrupted consecutive sequence, world war is averted, and the players all win! But beware! For your own government is awash in corruption-- some of the characters on your cards might frustrate your efforts!

Program Participants

Nemo Rathwald

Fred Paffhausen

Gamer. Grant Writer. Research Editor. Nerd

BluRaven C. Houvener

Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Algonquin B

Lit

12:00pm EDT

Reading: Michael W. Lucas

The authors read from their works.

Program Participants

Michael W. Lucas

Author

Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Writer's Block Author Readings [306]

Lit

12:00pm EDT

Redefining Myths and Legend - Magic vs Science

Historically, creatures of myth originated through magical means. In today's literature these same creatures can owe their beginnings to science. Explore and contrast both sides of the origin story.

Program Participants

Vik K. Walker

KatvikBooks

Award winning author of paranormal romance, and fantasy fiction.

Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
EMC V

Lit

12:00pm EDT

BoF: The Expanse is Saved

Birds of a Feather: The Expanse was on SyFy then cancelled. Soon it was picked up by Amazon Prime after a media promotion by fans. Will we be able to expand SciFi using the media promotion of other great shows? What have we learned about getting funding and attention for our favorites? Can we do more?

Program Participants

Gibson Nichols

Research Specialist, Penguicon Featured Guest

Penguicon Featured Guest, Gibson Nichols (gib), has been a computer enthusiast for over 40 years while supporting large critical systems at very large companies. He stated learning about computers at U of M - Dearborn. Then, for a dozen years he worked at the Kmart headquarters. If... Read More →

Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Baldwin

Media

12:00pm EDT

Self-publishing Comics and Books - Participant Errata

This talk will help current and future writers learn how to self-publish and promote their work.

Program Participants

Dave Phillips

Co-Founder, IT in the D / Podcast Detroit

Stephanie Manard

Writer

I am a writer and editor working in prose and comics. I am a self-publishing and marketing pro, as well as a podcast host and actress.

Saturday May 4, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
EMC III

Media

12:00pm EDT

Feline Nutrition 101

Cats have been steadily growing in popularity for decades. Join Cassandra Morgan, author and feline nutrition and behavior consultant, as she walks you through the basics of feline nutrition. Learn how to read a pet food label, what it means to be an obligate carnivore, and settle the great kibble vs canned debate. It's going to be a purr-fectly meow-velous time!

Program Participants

Cassandra Morgan

Author, Narrator, Certified Crazy Cat Lady, White Whisker Publications

Rockstar

Sexual Health Educator. Podcaster. Drink and Cheese lover. @ShannonsParty (everywhere). ThatMoreThing.podbean.com ShannonsParty.com

Maggie Maiville

Saturday May 4, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Food [317]

Food

An Introduction to Mondo Zen and the Importance of Meditation

This talk will discuss and explore a modern interpretation of Japanese Rinzai Zen. We will discuss insight and emotional koan practice and the necessity of Zazen (Zen meditation) in daily life. Hosted by Hokyo, a priest of Hollow Bones Zen.

Program Participants

Hokyo Jessica

Ordained Zen Priest and Professional Counselor, Hollow Bones Rinzai Zen Order / WAP Center

Hokyo Jessica Routhier is a Licensed Professional and Nationally Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor as well as an Ordained Zen Priest in the Hollow Bones Order of Rinzai Zen. Hokyo has been a student of the twisted mystery for almost 15 years, training with numerous teachers... Read More →

Saturday May 4, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
EMC IV

Life

1:00pm EDT

Mining Internet Gold

Are you looking for a way to make a little extra money? Do you know how to use the Internet? If so, join Count Discord as he teaches you several proven ways to mine the Internet for free things!

Program Participants

James Gamble

Saturday May 4, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
EMC V

Life

1:00pm EDT

Navigating Polyamory: Keeping your Cups Full

Join us for a presentation and Q&A about one million different ways to practice poly. Come learn how to better communicate and work through hiccups, such as scheduling conflicts, new partners, sexual safety, and mental/emotional health.

Program Participants

Becky Hill

Cyndi Chadwick

Sword of Odin

Quirky. Polyamorous. I hoard dice. Talk to me about the GRAM Role-Playing Game and other Sword of Odin endeavors.

Andrew M. "Fish" Popowich

Owner, Designer, and Creative Director, Sword of Odin

A writer, designer, gamer, blogger, and jerk. Previously a freelance game designer/mechanical assistance provider for Alderac Entertainment Group and Crafty Games. Currently focusing on being the creative director of the Sword of Odin design studio and the primary designer of the... Read More →

Saturday May 4, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Charlevoix A

Life

1:00pm EDT

Author Office Hours with Michael Cieslak & Mary Lynne Gibbs

Have a question about life, the universe, or publishing? Come chat with the author and find out all the answers to your burning questions.

Program Participants

Michael Cieslak

Editor in Chief, Dragon's Roost Press

Mary Lynne Gibbs

Saturday May 4, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Writer's Block Bookstore [Lobby]

Lit

1:00pm EDT

Improving your Writing

Writing is one of the hardest crafts to learn, and measuring improvement is nearly impossible. How do you improve your writing? What methods have worked for us, and which failed miserably? How did our panelists achieve success? If we can improve, so can you.

Program Participants

Michael W. Lucas

Author

Vik K. Walker

KatvikBooks

Award winning author of paranormal romance, and fantasy fiction.

Colleen Nye

Saturday May 4, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Baldwin

Lit

1:00pm EDT

Reading: David Erik Nelson & Christian Klaver

The authors read from their works.

Program Participants

David Erik Nelson

Professional Writer of Things!

Christian Klaver

Saturday May 4, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Writer's Block Author Readings [306]

Lit

1:00pm EDT

Parachute while Grounded

Join us for some good old fashioned, gym class style parachute play! Participants of all ages welcome. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

Program Participants

Jena Osborne

Saturday May 4, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Algonquin A

Mayhem

1:00pm EDT

Star Wars: So Now What?

What can the fandom do to support the Star Wars saga in this new era of social media? Will the series ever be the same? Is it possible to move on to new material and still retain the magic of the original trilogy? Come join us to discuss the future Star Wars and what you would like to see, and not see, on the silver screen.

Program Participants

Lady Ana (Lucy Kitchen)

Professor X

Saturday May 4, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Algonquin B

Media

1:00pm EDT

Beekeeper Bootcamp

Want to help save the bees? Find out if you have what it takes to be an apiarist in the modern era of beekeeping.

Program Participants

Jen Haeger

Saturday May 4, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Nicolet

Science

1:00pm EDT

Pen Testing with Kali Linux

Join us for an open discussion on Kali Linux, pen testing, and the possibilities of using this distro overall.

Program Participants

JAC3D G33K

Featured Guest - Wellness Track, Penguicon

Kali Linux PenTesting Penguicon2019 pdf

Kali Linux PenTesting Penguicon2019 pptx

Saturday May 4, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Computer Lab [Charlevoix C]

Tech

1:00pm EDT

People R Us: Neurodiversity: and ASD II

Program Participants

Mike Ward

Person

I am Mike. I do computery things. I am not actually a drunken Radar.

Josie Kusner

Saturday May 4, 2019 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
People R Us [1017]

Diversity

1:00pm EDT

Movie: Ghost in the Shell (1996)

Saturday May 4, 2019 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Portage Auditorium

Media

1:00pm EDT

Autonomous RC Car Race

Autonomous RC Car Racing Series is a competition where builders from across the Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor areas will race their own self-driving 1/10 and 1/12 scale RC cars around our track as quickly as possible. The cars use a variety of software including TensorFlow, OpenCV and ROS. Remote-control cars will also be available for audience members to try to compete against us! Learn to build your own self-driving car at diyrobocars.com

Program Participants

Scott Scheraga

Saturday May 4, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Algonquin C/D

Penguicon, DIY

2:00pm EDT

Five-Minute Anime: Face-Off

Tiny anime jewels: these series are silly, senseless, bizarre, or creepy, with episodes only five minutes long! We'll show our favorites, and you'll pick Penguicon's Best for 2019!

Program Participants

Paul Kemner

Star Stramel

A. Carina Spears

Author, Guild House Classic

Saturday May 4, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
EMC III

Anime

2:00pm EDT

Ask A Baker -Sign Up Errata

What does creaming really DO? What causes browning? Why does bread...bread? Why did my thing do that thing? If you've ever had a baking question, or just want to shoot the breeze about butter, come in. Have a chat, have a snack, and leave with a few recipes that won't let you down. Space is limited. Please sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

Erika Wagner

Saturday May 4, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Food [317]

Food

2:00pm EDT

Improv 101

This interactive panel will cover the basics of improv, and will give participants the opportunity to stretch their comedy muscles with some improv games! All experience levels are welcome, just come ready to play!

Program Participants

Jessica Humiston-Aman

Complete SpectrumWellness

I'm an outpatient mental health therapist, enjoyer of board games, lover of JRPGs, Whovian, food enthusiast, and avid animal hugger.

Ryan Aman

Saturday May 4, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Algonquin A

Life

2:00pm EDT

Making Financial Decisions

There are tons of people out there telling you what you should do with your money. But how do you decide what's hype and what's actually best for you? Come learn how to manage your finances the way that's right for you. No sales, no silly advice about skipping lattes, just a method that helps you decide where your money is best spent, saved and invested.

Program Participants

Ericka Kahler

Saturday May 4, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
EMC V

Life

2:00pm EDT

Author Office Hours with Vik Walker & Ken Schrader

Have a question about life, the universe, or publishing? Come chat with the author and find out all the answers to your burning questions.

Program Participants

Vik K. Walker

KatvikBooks

Award winning author of paranormal romance, and fantasy fiction.

Ken Schrader

Saturday May 4, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Writer's Block Bookstore [Lobby]

Lit

2:00pm EDT

Promptapalooza

Little Red Riding Hood as steampunk. Go! How many words can you write from a prompt in just 3 minutes? Come find out at Promptapalooza 2019! Short, generally silly prompts will get your creative juices flowing in a fun, social writing environment. Bring a laptop, a pencil and notebook, or just a smartphone, but come ready to write!

Program Participants

Jen Haeger

Saturday May 4, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Montcalm

Lit

2:00pm EDT

Reading: Mary Lynne Gibbs & Brigham Vaughn - Particpant Errata

The authors read from their works.

Co-Founder, IT in the D / Podcast Detroit

Saturday May 4, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Computer Lab [Charlevoix C]

Media

2:00pm EDT

The Dark Side -- The Reanimation of Horror

There has been a resurgence of dark speculative fiction in the past few years. Numerous movies and television programs have appeared including many created by specific platforms (Amazon Prime, Netflix). What is behind this reappearance of horror, or has it been there lurking in the shadows all along?

Program Participants

Michael Cieslak

Editor in Chief, Dragon's Roost Press

Nicole E. Castle

Saturday May 4, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Charlevoix A

Media

2:00pm EDT

Turning Your Hobby Into A Profession

Join Mikey Mason as he talks you through the process by which he made the leap from middle-management to full-time comedian to full time geek entertainer. Learn how you can apply his lessons learned to your own life and potentially use them to help make your hobby your profession, as well as some of the pitfalls you might encounter during such a transition (and hopefully, how to avoid them.)

Program Participants

Mikey Mason

Saturday May 4, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Charlevoix B

Media

2:00pm EDT

Wireless Audio in the Concert World

Come learn about wireless microphones and related tech in the professional concert world, from some quick basics to coordinating frequencies over a multiple venue festival.

Program Participants

Scott Helmke

Systems & Projects, TC Furlong, Inc.

I've been working in professional audio on and off all my life, most recently for an audio production and design company in Chicago.

Saturday May 4, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
EMC II

Media

2:00pm EDT

BoF: The Science of AI

Birds of a Feather: Let's talk about how AI is coming along! Have any good stories about the science of AI?

Saturday May 4, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Baldwin

Tech

2:00pm EDT

Which Programming Languages will Still Exist in 2030?

What will the future bring when it comes to programming languages? Join us to discuss what the landscape of programming languages might look like in the year 2030.

Program Participants

Charles Severance

Professor, University of Michigan

Charles is the author of the book, "Using Google App Engine" from O'Reilly and Associates. He also wrote the O'Reilly book on High Performance Computing. Charles is currently the IMS GLC Affiliates Coordinator and Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Information at the University... Read More →

Zed A. Shaw

Saturday May 4, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Nicolet

Tech

2:00pm EDT

Women in Technology

Three women with a variety of backgrounds, education, and identities talk about their experience being in the field of technology. Audience questions and sharing is welcomed.

Program Participants

Zena Jasenak

Sue Blair

With beer, you can get crusty old IT farts to tell war stories, the problem is getting them to stop. Ask me what it's like to work at large companies and startups, Michigan-based and international, Academic and corporate. I will harp on my pet peeves as well as what I like about IT... Read More →

Gail Christopherson

Gaming, books, music, just about anything!

Saturday May 4, 2019 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

2:00pm EDT

Igor's Challenge (D&D 5th Edition)

CMP Kitchen: Mad Food Science Continuing Education Credits - Sign Up Errata

The folks at Cine Mal Practice have a love/hate relationship with innovative food. We've made sauerkraut chocolate cake, bacon fat ginger snaps, and Velveeta fudge all in the name of SCIENCE! Some recipes hit the spot, some don't. Come join us for a "how to make peep sushi" demonstration and taste some of the odder things we've made. Recipes will be available. Bring your own weird food recipe to trade if you want. Space is limited. Please sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

Jeanette Quirk

Matthew Quirk

Amy Conlon

B-movies, Peep Sushi, Books (especially of the weird or science fictional or fantastical kind), anime (especially of the feminist or surreal kind; Revolutionary Girl Utena or Puella Magi Madoka Magical gets you a free squeeze), food, intersectional feminism, and competitive college... Read More →

Kevin Hogan

Saturday May 4, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Food [317]

Food

3:00pm EDT

I Didn't Plan For This One Shot

RPG; 100% of the session will be created as we play! Player characters, world, and story will all be generated using the techniques from my “I Didn't Plan For This” panel. The game will use a simple high/low d20 system. (Note: attendees do NOT have to attend both in order to participate.)

Program Participants

Julie Miller

I'm a web developer by trade and a whole lot of other things for fun. I run and play in 5E D&D games, I knit, sew, rock climb for fitness, and I read a lot of fantasy novels.

Saturday May 4, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

3:00pm EDT

Paper Tales

BG 2-5 players A simultaneous drafting card game. Each turn, players draft five units that they then recruit into their kingdom — assuming that they can pay. These choices determine the players ability to shine in battle, generate great income, construct dominant buildings, and earn legend points. There are only four hiring positions available during the four rounds of the play, but your units grow older with each turn until time takes them away.

Program Participants

The Wandering Meeple.

Wandering Meeple

Have board games, will travel! Board Game Demo Aficionado, Con attendee, omnigamer. Also enjoy road trips to Renaissance Faires....Spackl'n Penny.

Saturday May 4, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

3:00pm EDT

Podcasts for Readers

There are now a slew of book related podcasts! How do you find the one which fits your needs? Are you looking for recommendations, reviews, publishing news, or bookish news?

Program Participants

Michael Cieslak

Editor in Chief, Dragon's Roost Press

Saturday May 4, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Montcalm

Lit

3:00pm EDT

Queer Theory for Everyone

Post-structural critical theory has been a hallmark of literary criticism in academia for years. However, Queer Theory and its related modes of inquiry like Critical Gender Theory, Critical Disability Theory, and Critical Race Theory, have been profoundly influential across disciplines from education to anthropology to technology studies. Come learn about the history and basic concepts of Queer Theory and how you can utilize it for better writing & editing, more socially-aware technology, and building more inclusive communities.

Program Participants

Mari Brighe

Writer/Editor/Speaker/Educator

Professional scientist and healthcare pro turned queer academic, essayist, editor, and speaker.

Charlotte Wolf

Saturday May 4, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Charlevoix A

Lit

3:00pm EDT

Writer's Reception

Come shake hands and talk publishing and the craft of writing with the over two dozen attending authors of Penguicon. Light refreshments will be served.

Owner, LearnLinuxTV

Sysadmin, IT Director, Technologist, Linux fanboy. Creates videos at LearnLinuxTV, and a published author with Packt publishing.

Saturday May 4, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Algonquin B

Tech

3:00pm EDT

Career Navigation Strategies: Taking Charge of Your Life. -Program Partcipant errata

A discussion of how to build and pursue a career navigation strategy via a practical approach using proven strategies.. We will focus on IT but the concepts hold true for any profession or trade. Bring your issues and share your story.

Program Participants

Ericka Kahler

Doug Johnson

Donald Mark Haynes

Independent Contractor, Penguicon Featured Guest

Saturday May 4, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
EMC V

Tech

3:00pm EDT

Learning Management Systems, Educational App Stores, Repositories, and Analytics

The idea of a next generation digital learning environment” (NGDLE) is now several years old and the Apereo open source communities are adopting this new model across the board. Apereo is showing the path to the NGDLE by moving from a single LMS product (Sakai) to a situation where educational needs can be met from any number of open source projects like Tsugi, Equella, Open Learning Warehouse, Xerte, and others. Much like Sakai’s “interoperability first” approach in 2004 radically changed the educational technology marketplace, Apereo’s NGDLE efforts in 2018 are laying the groundwork that will dramatically transform the educational technology market for the next decade.

Program Participants

Charles Severance

Professor, University of Michigan

Saturday May 4, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Charlevoix B

Tech

3:00pm EDT

Programming Arcade-style games with Godot

Ever wanted to make your own arcade-style games but weren't sure where to start? Or have you tried other game engines and decided they were too complex or the licenses were too onerous for your use. Godot is a free, cross-platform, Open Source game engine that handles both 2D and 3D game environments. We'll learn about Godot's interface and terminology. Then we'll talk about how to make a simple 2D game using Godot complete with sprites, sound, and whatever else we can think of.

Program Participants

Craig Maloney (he/him/coffee?)

Programmer, Penguicon Staff

Programmer, Author, Editor, Game Designer, Podcaster, Musician, and that metal fan who also subscribes to BBC Music Magazine. I contain multitudes and coffee.

godot presentation pdf

Saturday May 4, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Nicolet

Tech

3:00pm EDT

Cosplay Pics 101, Posing In Costume

Want to look better in your cosplay photos? Want to make quick hallway snapshots look as good as a staged photoshoot? It’s possible with a little posing practice! Come learn the secrets of creating flattering and dynamic poses for any character, as well as how to use setting and props to best effect.

Program Participants

Alena Van Arendonk

Masters-level cosplayer, costume designer, actor, "...And Sewing Is Half The Battle!"

Saturday May 4, 2019 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
EMC IV

Cosplay

3:00pm EDT

People R Us: POC In Tech

Saturday May 4, 2019 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
People R Us [1017]

Diversity

3:00pm EDT

Bagel Garrison

Penguicon ConChair 2024, Hole in the Ground Creations

Bagel makes a lot of things and watches a lot of TV. She also occasionally tries to help run Penguicon.

Needle tatting png

Saturday May 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
EMC II

DIY

4:00pm EDT

The Exciting World of Vegan Cheese Part II with Amy & Amy

Join the Vegan Amys for another scrumptious vegan cheese adventure! We'll talk about all things vegan cheese: what it is, where to buy it, and of course what it tastes like with a smorgasbord of purchased and homemade cheeses. You'll learn about cool vegan cheese making techniques, including methods of culturing and aging. Plus we'll demo one of our own cheese recipes! You’ll go home with plenty of recipes to make your own delicious plant-based cheeses at home.

Program Participants

Amy Wright

Head of Communications, Penguicon

I'm passionate about making vegan food fun, cheap, easy, and most of all tasty! I will happily woo you with vegan junk food (oh yeah, there's a lot!), meat analogues, and homemade, cultured non-dairy cheese. Let's eat!

Amy Wilkins

Saturday May 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Food [317]

Food

4:00pm EDT

Codename

BG 2-20 players; Two teams compete to see who can contact all of their agents first. Use clues that could point to multiple words on the board to guess your teams words, but not the other teams!

Program Participants

Dave

Penguicon ConChair 2021

A gaming, loving, quiet, understated Conchair in a world full of Penguins.

Saturday May 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

4:00pm EDT

How to Work with People on the Spectrum: A Brief Discussion About Autism

Did you ever wonder or even know that 95% of autistic people (ASD) are unemployed or underemployed? This panel will inform you of the misinformation surrounding autism and how we can help autistic people after high school or even college. Be yourself and not somebody else.

Program Participants

Ian the Well-Informed

Head of Ops

Ian is a busy person who loves doing panels about homelessness, Autism, Video games, social media and streaming services.

Greg Walters

Tammy Morris

Nuri Gocay

Saturday May 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
EMC V

Life

4:00pm EDT

Human Trafficking is Everywhere

The presenter has over two decades of experience working with trafficking victims in Metro Detroit. We will start by discussing what trafficking is, how it starts, what it looks like, and what traffickers look like. We will also discuss the ramifications of abuse/trafficking and what to do if trafficking is suspected to keep the survivor and identifier safe.

Program Participants

Elizabeth Lucas

Saturday May 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
EMC III

Life

4:00pm EDT

Unwelcome: Unpacking the Backlash Against Marginalized Fans, Creators, and Content

A small, but increasingly virulent contingent of fandom has spent the last several years waging war against women, people of color, and LGBTQ people (and especially those at the intersections of those experiences) who desire to see themselves in genre media. From the Sad Puppies to Gamergate to Comicsgate, we'll talk through the reality of what creators and fans alike have experienced when under fire from these groups, the potential roots of this backlash, and what we can do as a community to push back against it.

Program Participants

Mari Brighe

Writer/Editor/Speaker/Educator

Professional scientist and healthcare pro turned queer academic, essayist, editor, and speaker.

Saturday May 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Charlevoix A

Life

4:00pm EDT

Your Fat is Not Your Fault: What Science Says About Behavior and Weight - Track errata

Join New England Journal of Medicine published author, Judith S. Shapiro, PhD., in an in depth discussion as she summarizes her research showing that increases in average weight are due to biological factors, and that attempts to reduce weight through diet and exercise do not work long-term.

Program Participants

Judith S. Shapiro PhD

Saturday May 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Montcalm

Life

4:00pm EDT

Author Office Hours with Diana Kathryn Plopa & Jean Davis

Have a question about life, the universe, or publishing? Come chat with the author and find out all the answers to your burning questions.

Program Participants

Jean Davis

Sci-fi & Fantasy Author

Diana Kathryn Plopa

Saturday May 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Writer's Block Bookstore [Lobby]

Lit

4:00pm EDT

Reading: Cassandra Morgan

The authors read from their works.

Program Participants

Cassandra Morgan

Author, Narrator, Certified Crazy Cat Lady, White Whisker Publications

Saturday May 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Writer's Block Author Readings [306]

Lit

4:00pm EDT

The Art of the Query

What does it take to stand out in a slush pile? Authors and editors describe techniques—beyond the basics of query structure—that make pitches grab attention.

Program Participants

Claire Winn

Claire is a science fiction and fantasy author whose first novel, City of Shattered Light, released fall 2021 (with a sequel to come spring 2023). A gamer at heart, she writes books that are fast-paced, snarky, and driven by fierce, flawed characters. Since graduating from Northwestern... Read More →

Mary Lynne Gibbs

Christine Daigle

Christine writes speculative fiction, science fiction, and fantasy books that are fast-paced, quirky, and often explore cutting-edge neuroscience and technology in accessible ways. She is the co-author of the steampunk adventure The Emerald Key (Ticonderoga Publications). She also... Read More →

Saturday May 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
EMC I

Lit

4:00pm EDT

Comic Books on the Big Screen

Did you enjoy Aquaman? Do you think Avengers: Endgame will live up to the hype? What would you change regarding Captain Marvel? Am I really the only one who liked Batman vs Superman? Join us to discuss comic book based films, including current, prior, and upcoming offerings. This will be a lively talk about what the movies got right, got wrong, and how they should improve with future cinematic endeavors. We look forward to seeing you there!

Program Participants

Lady Ana (Lucy Kitchen)

Professor X

Saladin Ahmed

Mikey Mason

Saturday May 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Algonquin B

Media

4:00pm EDT

BoF: Building Meetups and the Tech Community in Detroit

Birds of a Feather: Join us to talk about building the overall engineering and tech community within Detroit and the Detroit area.

Saturday May 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Baldwin

Tech

4:00pm EDT

Critical Optimism

People’s ability to envision the future tends to fall between two unhealthy and unconstructive extremes. On one side, there are those who are blindly optimistic about technology. This attitude is sometimes termed “technosolutionism,” the naïve idea that every problem can be solved with technology. At the other extreme are those so critical of technology that they adopt an unrealistic Luddite attitude, avoiding technology altogether, or they assume that a dystopian future is inevitable and, as a result, become passive. Critical optimism navigates between these two extremes, encouraging an earnest hopefulness that also incorporates a healthy dose of criticality. What futures are possible, which are probable, and, most importantly, which might be preferred?

Program Participants

Sophia Brueckner

Saturday May 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Charlevoix B

Tech

4:00pm EDT

Linux 101: Get Started with Command Line

Get started with linux command line, broken down into easy to understand pieces. Attendees can work at computers along with the presenter.

Program Participants

Zena Jasenak

Nick Lelli

Saturday May 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Computer Lab [Charlevoix C]

Tech

4:00pm EDT

Making Games for Free

This will be an explanation of the various tools that you can use to make video games that are free to use and in most cases open source. The talk will focus on the presenter's favorite tools and how they are used to make video games. This should be a great primer for anyone who is interested in making video games but isn't sure where they should start. Note that this talk will not emphasize teaching how to make video games.

Program Participants

Bobby Bedard

Saturday May 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Nicolet

Tech

5:00pm EDT

Black Butler: History, Fantasy, and Fandom

Join us for a lively open discussion about Black Butler, Victorian England, and alternate histories and timelines, along with some fascinating insights into the characters, their backgrounds, and the inspirations that fueled Yana Toboso's vision. Learning, hilarity, and fanboy/fangirl squeeing may ensue.

Program Participants

Star Stramel

RPG: Join us for a demonstration of the GRAM role playing game led by one of the game designers.

Program Participants

Cyndi Chadwick

Sword of Odin

Quirky. Polyamorous. I hoard dice. Talk to me about the GRAM Role-Playing Game and other Sword of Odin endeavors.

Saturday May 4, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

5:00pm EDT

The Idiots Guide to Microtransactions: Ludicrous Boxes Edition

Tired of seeing lootboxes in your video games? Not tired of watching parody? This year's panel for the Idiot's Guide to Microtransactions (IGTO) is themed around Spaceballs, so we will be searching for more money and ludicrously transitioning toward plaid. Ludicrous Boxes! NO!

Program Participants

Ian the Well-Informed

Head of Ops

Ian is a busy person who loves doing panels about homelessness, Autism, Video games, social media and streaming services.

Phil Nocerini

Saturday May 4, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
EMC III

Gaming

5:00pm EDT

Timeline Challenge

BG 2-10 players; Timeline Challenge incorporates the original mechanic of the series into progressive game track, of which players can move between 0-4 spaces per turn. Players will have to make use of predetermined time periods and guess where the incident depicted on the card occurred. There are four different challenges, and they are played depending on the color of the game space of the lead player. Additionally there are two further challenges which allow the two players at the back of the pack to catch up.

Program Participants

Jason Miller

Saturday May 4, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

5:00pm EDT

Burlesque 101

Learn a brief history of burlesque, and some basic moves for you to incorporate into your repertoire, whether you are dancing for yourself, a partner, or an audience! Burlesque is for every body, and this panel is appropriate for anyone 18+ that is interested in the art of the tease.

Program Participants

Tommy Gun

Burlesque Performer/Aerialist/Model

Darryn Storm

Saturday May 4, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Algonquin A

Life

5:00pm EDT

Selling Your Work At A Renaissance Faire

Have you thought about having your own Renaissance Festival booth? We took the plunge and built a booth at GLMF last summer and we're building a second one this year, Forsooth! come and partake of what we've learned, share your own ren booth experiences, we'll answer as many of your questions as we can.

Program Participants

Valerie Hibbard

Saturday May 4, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Montcalm

Life

5:00pm EDT

Unconditional Basic Income

What would happen if we paid every citizen a cash dividend sufficient to pay for their minimum survival needs? The expensive workload, necessary to prove who deserves it or needs it, costs more money than it saves. This expense is prevented by making it unconditional. We discuss revenue sources, effects on rent, effects on the labor force, and other considerations for this policy which has pilot programs around the world.

Program Participants

Matt Arnold

Kevin O'Brien

Zachary Blagg

Saturday May 4, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Charlevoix B

Life

Program Participants

Jen Haeger

Saturday May 4, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
EMC I

Media

5:00pm EDT

Tom Smith Concert - Addition errata

Perennial Nifty Guest Tom Smith is back for about fifty minutes of silliness, singalongs, and SPOILERS! If you haven’t heard him before come on down and live the myth of Smith!

Program Participants

Tom Smith

Saturday May 4, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Charlevoix A

Media

5:00pm EDT

FreeBSD Containerization: Jails

FreeBSD's jails are the oldest open source virtualization system, and perhaps the least well understood. What are jails? How are they different from Linux and Solaris containers? What can you do with jails, and why? What are these virtual network stacks? How can you run Linux in a jail? How many questions can Lucas ask? Will he answer them? Come find out? Talk based on Lucas' new book, "FreeBSD Mastery: Jails," which should be released at Penguicon.

Program Participants

Michael W. Lucas

Author

Saturday May 4, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Nicolet

Tech

5:00pm EDT

Protecting The Digital You

A primer on the digital footprints you leave online and how to protect yourself.

Program Participants

Tom Lawrence

President, Lawrence Technology Services

Tech Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Open Source Advocate, Social Media, & Public Speaking

Saturday May 4, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Algonquin B

Tech

5:00pm EDT

Cosplay Costume Contest

Come check out the amazing talent in our community as they compete for the most amazing cosplay costumes!

Program Participants

Saladin Ahmed

Karen Corbeill

YouTube Show host, Makerspace founder, Element14, The Bodgery

I love all things tools and making and I know how to make lots of things in lots of different ways. Ask me how!

Saturday May 4, 2019 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Algonquin C/D

Cosplay

5:00pm EDT

People R Us: People with Disabilities

Program Participants

Josie Kusner

Saturday May 4, 2019 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
People R Us [1017]

Diversity

6:00pm EDT

Steven Universe Sing-A-Long - with Ukuleles!

All we wanna do, is see you turn into, a giant woman (A GIANT WOMAN!) - and sing along with us! Whether or not you have a ukulele, join us as we sing and play some of our favorite songs from this incredible show. Don't know how to play the ukulele? We can teach you basic chords! Come and share this jam with us!

Program Participants

Sam Letvin

Art Educator

I have been an art educator for 10 years. Talk to me about anything, because I love to learn, but I especially enjoy talking about art and music.

Edward L. Platt

Developer, Researcher, Author

I'm Ed. I create technology for communities and communities for technology. I'm also an artist, a hacker/maker, and a neuroscience fanboy. I have a PhD in Information Science from the University of Michigan and co-founded the i3 Detroit hackerspace. I am the author of "Network Science... Read More →

Saturday May 4, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Algonquin A

Anime

6:00pm EDT

Building and Flying a Real Aircraft

Are you an aviation enthusiast? Have you ever thought about building an actual aircraft? Join a flight instructor to talk about the Zenith 750 airplane he built and see the process, tools, and options involved. If time permits and there is interest, we can also discuss learning to fly.

Program Participants

David VanderMolen

Megan VanderMolen

Rory VanderMolen

Saturday May 4, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
EMC IV

DIY

6:00pm EDT

DIY Escape Room Game

For the last few years escape rooms have been the big craze for group gaming experiences. However, they can be expensive to go to and you have to get a large enough group together to book the rooms. What if you could make your own game for your events or parties? Well you can! Come learn some basics on creating your own escape rooms. See examples of puzzles, clues, and different styles of game design from the people that have put on the Penguicon games for the last few years.

Program Participants

Alex Drummer

Saturday May 4, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
EMC V

DIY

6:00pm EDT

Author Office Hours with G. S. Scott

Have a question about life, the universe, or publishing? Come chat with the author and find out all the answers to your burning questions.

Program Participants

G.S. Scott

Author G. S. Scott

Saturday May 4, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Writer's Block Bookstore [Lobby]

Lit

6:00pm EDT

Finding Your Next Book

Where do you go when you need a recommendation for your next book/graphic novel/series? The panel will discuss numerous possibilities including Amazon recommendations, Goodreads, podcasts, literary magazines, and good old word of mouth.

Program Participants

Michael Cieslak

Editor in Chief, Dragon's Roost Press

Mary Lynne Gibbs

Saturday May 4, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Baldwin

Lit

6:00pm EDT

Reading: Ken Schrader & Colleen Nye - Participant Errata

The authors read from their works.

Program Participants

Ken Schrader

Saturday May 4, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Writer's Block Author Readings [306]

Lit

6:00pm EDT

Subversive Fairy Tales

Modern literature has rediscovered fairy tales, but these aren't your typical Brother's Grimm stories. They're darker, grittier, and you might not get the happy ending you expected. Come see how fairy tales have grown up, and how they might be closer to their original forms than the ones you knew as a child.

Program Participants

Janea Schimmel

Writer, Reader, and many other things besides.

Cassandra Morgan

Author, Narrator, Certified Crazy Cat Lady, White Whisker Publications

Saturday May 4, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Charlevoix B

Lit

6:00pm EDT

YouTube (Streaming) vs. SoundCloud (Podcasting): A Medium Experiment

Join Ian the Well-Informed (of the Retro Detroit Nerdfighters Podcast and YouTube critic) for a discussion about the basics of SoundCloud and YouTube, why they're so popular, and the differences between them.

Program Participants

Ian the Well-Informed

Head of Ops

Ian is a busy person who loves doing panels about homelessness, Autism, Video games, social media and streaming services.

Saturday May 4, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
EMC II

Media

6:00pm EDT

Addition errata Qubes OS - “A reasonably Secure Operating System"

A security-focused desktop operating system that aims to provide security through isolation. Virtualization is performed by Xen, and user environments based on Fedora, Debian, and Whonix operating systems. My six-month dive into using it exclusively.

Program Participants

Patrick Baker

Saturday May 4, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Montcalm

Tech

6:00pm EDT

Agile Escape Room

Program Participants

Donald Mark Haynes

Independent Contractor, Penguicon Featured Guest

Doug Johnson

Ericka Kahler

Saturday May 4, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
EMC III

Tech

6:00pm EDT

BOF: Installing Open Source Software is Too Complicated Now

Birds of a Feather: Have you ever had an open source software install fail because the documentation is outdated and the versions of supporting packages have all changed? Let's talk about this difficult problem!

Saturday May 4, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Westin Bar

Tech

6:00pm EDT

Building a Beetleweight Combat Robot

Beetleweight combat robots are the little siblings of the robots that battle to the death on popular TV shows. Learn about how to build these vicious little critters and how to get started in the hobby of combat robotics.

Program Participants

Jason Rutherford

I am the creator of Legends of Kalidasia, a tabletop space combat miniatures game. I have quite a bit of experience developing websites and Internet media with tools such as PHP, MySQL, Blender, and video editing software. For a number of years I ran the website The Army Showcase... Read More →

Saturday May 4, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Charlevoix A

Tech

6:00pm EDT

Open Source Music Coding

Come learn about programming computers to make music. We will start with a brief history on the first computers to ever make music, followed by demos in different programming languages, including SonicPi, and at the end the presenter will give a short, live performance.

Program Participants

Norman Witte III

Software Engineer/Deejay Extrordinaire

I live in my own mind, ain't nothin but a good time.

Saturday May 4, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Algonquin B

Tech

6:00pm EDT

Real Pirates Seek the C!

I want you to experience the joys of the C! I'll help you get your C legs with simple tricks to make this venerable language work with the latest trends in programming. Learn simple project setup using Make and CMake, functional programming, test driven development & automated testing, programming to interfaces, design patterns, REST clients and servers, IoT, and cloud computing. I'll help you throw off the chains of enterprise development, hoist the Jolly Roger, and deliver results faster, using fewer resources with this venerable, modern language.

Program Participants

Clay Dowling

Journeyman Developer, Pillar Technology

Saturday May 4, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Nicolet

Tech

6:00pm EDT

Tiny Sci-Fi Stories

In this workshop, participates will work in small groups or individually to write tiny (1-sentence and/or 3-sentence) utopian and dystopian sci-fi stories. The very common and most interesting result of this workshop is that people realize how strongly they lean towards either dystopian or utopian thinking about the future of technology, which results in an excellent discussion at the end of the workshop.The goal of the workshop is to encourage people to avoid unproductive extremes of utopian/dystopian thinking and adopt a more critically optimistic, balanced approach to thinking about technology and the future.

Program Participants

Sophia Brueckner

Saturday May 4, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
EMC I

Lit

6:00pm EDT

Movie: Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse

Saturday May 4, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Portage Auditorium

Media

7:00pm EDT

Consent Expectations and Party Vetting Opportunity

Program Participants

Jett Khat

Featured Guest - After Dark Track, Penguicon

Penguicon Featured Guest - After Dark Track

Saturday May 4, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Baldwin

After Dark

7:00pm EDT

Five Tribes

BG 2-4 players; Here, in a unique twist on the now-standard "worker placement" genre, the game begins with the meeples already in place – and players must cleverly maneuver them over the villages, markets, oases, and sacred places tiles that make up Naqala. How, when, and where you dis-place these Five Tribes of Assassins, Elders, Builders, Merchants, and Viziers determine your victory or failure

Program Participants

The Wandering Meeple.

Wandering Meeple

Have board games, will travel! Board Game Demo Aficionado, Con attendee, omnigamer. Also enjoy road trips to Renaissance Faires....Spackl'n Penny.

Saturday May 4, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

7:00pm EDT

World Building for RPGs and Fiction

An interactive seminar with published authors and game designers going through an actual world creation process that will be distributed to participants for their own use.

Program Participants

Warren Brown

Web Master, Graphic Designer and World Building Consultant, Sword of Odin

I am a nerdy family man. Love comics anime and games. Interested in talking about Gram, Role playing, Graphic design, World building and much more.

Andrew M. "Fish" Popowich

Owner, Designer, and Creative Director, Sword of Odin

Saturday May 4, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
EMC III

Gaming

7:00pm EDT

Social Dancing 101

No one wants to be the awkward wallflower at a dance. Luckily we have two professional dance instructors with over 30 years of combined experience willing to teach you all the basics. We will be covering the basics of blues dancing as it is one of the simplest dances to start with.

Program Participants

April Jennifer Choi

Engineer, April Choi

Bethany Bymes

Saturday May 4, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Algonquin A

Life

7:00pm EDT

Reading: Vik Walker & Ophelia Crane

The authors read from their works.

Program Participants

Vik K. Walker

KatvikBooks

Award winning author of paranormal romance, and fantasy fiction.

Ophelia Crane

Saturday May 4, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Writer's Block Author Readings [306]

Lit

7:00pm EDT

What is a Zine and Why You Should Care!

The embodiment of DIY literature, zines have always been around in one form or another. Learn how to put together your own zine about whatever you're passionate about. We'll talk about traditional and digital methods and even dummy up a zine!

Program Participants

BluRaven C. Houvener

Saturday May 4, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Montcalm

Lit

7:00pm EDT

Autonomous Cars: Learning and Teaching with Autonomous Tech

Learn the skills to create your own autonomous vehicle (AV) on the cheap! This will be a 90% hands on session that will teach you how to teach others about robotics and how to make one for yourself!

Program Participants

Sturzl

Robotics, education, politics, food, Terry Pratchett, road trips, making things, and more food.

Penguin Con 19 Workshop pdf

Saturday May 4, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Computer Lab [Charlevoix C]

Tech

7:00pm EDT

Linux Command Line Tools

The presenter is in the midst of writing the 4'th edition of Packt Press's "Linux Command Line Cookbook." Come learn about a collection of things you can do from the command line ranging from trivial shell scripting to setting up a VPN.

Program Participants

Clif Flynt

President, Noumena Corp

I'm a techie nerd. Unix/Linux user since the early '80s and programmer since the early '70s. I also write filks, humorous fiction (Well, I think it's humorous), and play guitar. My renewed interest in writing fiction led me to studying how to write well which led to Editomat (www.editomat.com... Read More →

Saturday May 4, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Nicolet

Tech

7:00pm EDT

Moving up to Manual Mode

Full auto is great, but sometimes you just want to take total control. Learn the trade-offs involved in taking your camera to manual mode.

Program Participants

Kevin Nickerson

Programmer, Photographer, Burner, and geek. I also have strong feelings on the correct formulation of a martini and brew beer.

Saturday May 4, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
EMC V

Tech

7:00pm EDT

My Kiln Control Project (Powered by Raspberry Pi)

I created a kiln control program with my Raspberry Pi 3 for a DIY superconductor project. To make this superconductor, the chemicals must be heated for days and then carefully cooled down in a controlled manner. To minimize costs, I bought an inexpensive glass annealing kiln and wrote a Python GUI program to use a Raspberry Pi 3 as the kiln temperature controller. This talk will discuss the tools I used for this project including Raspberry Pi 3, Raspian, Gtk3, Git, Python3, Visual Studio Code, Glade, and Matplotlib.

Program Participants

Terry Howald

There is no sanctuary

I'm a physicist by training, but have spent my career working in software development and testing. I did teach physics for a bit, but now I just work in software development. I still enjoy physics though, and one of my interests is DIY energy storage. I've been an Ubuntu user since... Read More →

Saturday May 4, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
EMC II

Tech

7:00pm EDT

OpenBSD Panel

An introduction to the OpenBSD operating system.

Program Participants

STeve Andre'

Marcus Watts

Saturday May 4, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Charlevoix B

Tech

7:00pm EDT

PAC: Adventures in 3D Printing

3D printing has been around for a while but cheap 3D printing for hobbyists has exploded in the past five years. We will explore novel applications cheap fff/fdm 3D printing.

Program Participants

ted preston

Robotics Engineer

INTERESTS: - Anything logical or reasonable - The answers and the questions - What we know, as well as HOW we know what we know - Morality - Logic - Math - Science - Engineering - Science fiction as an exploration into the extremes of reality - Screw it, just about everything... Read More →

Saturday May 4, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
EMC IV

Tech

7:00pm EDT

The Digital And Physical Risks of 5G Networks

Join us for a discussion of the cyber security risks of 5G networks as well as the physical health concerns.

Program Participants

JAC3D G33K

Featured Guest - Wellness Track, Penguicon

Threats Presented by 5G Wireless pptx

Threats Presented by 5G Wireless pdf

Saturday May 4, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Algonquin B

Tech

7:00pm EDT

The Fediverse: Decentralized Social Networking

The Fediverse is a loose association of independent, privately owned, interoperable social media servers. How can this possibly work? Multiple implementations like gnu.social, Mastodon, PixelFed, and more allow you to build your own online community that the big social media companies can't touch. Come learn how this works, how different servers define their culture, how to find the right server for you, and what it takes to run your own server.

Program Participants

Michael W. Lucas

Author

Matt Arnold

Edward L. Platt

Developer, Researcher, Author

Mark Felder

Saturday May 4, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Charlevoix A

Tech

7:00pm EDT

Black Butler AMV Tea Party - Sign Up errata

Reapers work hard and party harder! Come join Ronald Knox, Abberline, Ankou D Undertaker, and William T. Spears as they light up the night as only grim reapers can! Sample a bevy of non-alcoholic drinks. Enjoy Japanese snacks and mingle as we watch videos, run a few games like the best Tsundere turn-away, and dance the night away. Space is limited, please sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

A. Carina Spears

Author, Guild House Classic

Star Stramel

Paul Kemner

Natasha Kidwell

Saturday May 4, 2019 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Food [317]

Anime

Technology Team Leader, Rocket Mortgage

Saturday May 4, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Nicolet

Life

8:00pm EDT

Fiction Writing: Where to Begin

Join us for a session of getting ideas and creating characters, worlds, and interesting plots for both long and short fiction.

Program Participants

Jean Davis

Sci-fi & Fantasy Author

Mary Lynne Gibbs

G.S. Scott

Author G. S. Scott

Saturday May 4, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Baldwin

Lit

8:00pm EDT

Psycho-Linguistics for Writers

The words we use say a lot about us that we don't intend. Subtle things like the ratio of "I/me" to "you/they" tell you whether a speaker is a narcissist or a minion. Psycho-linguists use these tools to evaluate patients. Writers can use the same tools to create realistic, believable dialog and make their characters more vivid.

Program Participants

Clif Flynt

President, Noumena Corp

Ed: The Standard Unix Text Editor

The people who wrote primordial Unix were smarter than any of us. And their text editor proves it. Not only that, but their text editor is still useful today. Come learn how to use Ed, the Standard Unix Text Editor. See how early Unix design decisions stick with us today, and how temporary solutions last forever. You'll leave with knowledge of a tool you'll hope you'll never need, but when you truly need it you'll be glad it's there.

Program Participants

Michael W. Lucas

Author

Saturday May 4, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Computer Lab [Charlevoix C]

Tech

8:00pm EDT

Onitama w/ Life Sized Pieces

Play a simple short deep game using people as life sized pieces. Interested participants should bring consenting teams of two people; one person to literally stand as a piece on a wheeled platform for their team, and the other person to make decisions and move their life sized human playing piece for their team. An average game takes about fifteen to twenty minutes, quick set up, fast clean up, and will be played on a 5 by 5 grid. A game explanation will be provided and safety instruction required for all interested participants. [Note: Teams must bring their own willing consenting people.] 18+

Program Participants

Jon R Wallace

Saturday May 4, 2019 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Algonquin A

After Dark

8:00pm EDT

Mikey Mason: Comedy Rock Geek!

A nationally touring performer with more than a decade of professional stand-up comedy experience, and with hits like She Don't Like Firefly, Best Game Ever, and Opposite of Cool, Mikey Mason is a ball of contagious enthusiasm who makes songs about role-playing games, video games, sci-fi, fantasy, cats, and the general experience of being a geek. His personal anthem, The Opposite of Cool, strikes a nearly universal nerve wherever he plays it. He’s been heard on nerdist.com, SyFy, TheFuMP.com, and Dr. Demento, and is a truly must-see event each time he performs.

Program Participants

Mikey Mason

Saturday May 4, 2019 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Algonquin C/D

Penguicon, Special Event

8:00pm EDT

Cine Mal Practice

The next evolution of The Smithee Awards! Come see an all new bad movie show! We still have clips and you still get to vote!

Program Participants

Jeanette Quirk

Matthew Quirk

Program Participants

Frannie

Amateur Burlesque BunnyDiversity HeadFood Experimenter

Saturday May 4, 2019 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Nicolet

After Dark

9:00pm EDT

Painting by Moonlight

Join Zed Shaw to learn techniques for drawing at night.

Program Participants

Zed A. Shaw

Saturday May 4, 2019 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Outside

DIY

9:00pm EDT

Via Nebula

BG 2-4 players; Crafters, builders and carriers — your help is needed to dispel the mists of Nebula! The people of the valley will reward you handsomely if you harvest and exploit our many resources, open paths through the mists, and help our settlers build new structures. Cooperate temporarily with other builders in order to create paths and share goods, but do not forget your own objectives. Will you have a statue erected in your honor on the Nebula City plaza?

Program Participants

The Wandering Meeple.

Wandering Meeple

Have board games, will travel! Board Game Demo Aficionado, Con attendee, omnigamer. Also enjoy road trips to Renaissance Faires....Spackl'n Penny.

Saturday May 4, 2019 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

9:00pm EDT

Heroes, Villains, and Outsiders: Disability In Comics

A discussion on the diverse range of disabled characters in the wonderful medium that is comics, including comic based material that has branched off into television and movies. From the well known and more obvious, to those whose abilities could be seen as disabilities, and even lesser known characters, let's explore the backgrounds and portrayals of characters as well as general topics surrounding disability culture in comics. Please feel to bring your own comics, graphic novels, and insights for further discussion.

Program Participants

Alexandra Walters

Saturday May 4, 2019 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Charlevoix B

Media

9:00pm EDT

Network Science with NetworkX: Session 1

Network Science investigates the structure of relationships in complex systems: social networks, electrical grids, the internet, protein interactions, and many others. NetworkX is a FOSS python library for network science. This presentation covers the basic concepts of Network Science and examples of using NetworkX. Edward L. Platt is the author of the forthcoming book: Network Science with Python and NetworkX.

Program Participants

Edward L. Platt

Developer, Researcher, Author

Saturday May 4, 2019 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Computer Lab [Charlevoix C]

Tech

9:00pm EDT

holy_f***ing_s***.wmv

"The best and worst videos you've never seen." Event was presented at Youmacon to a standing room only crowd of 300+. Join us for a showing of rapid-fire weird, funny, and obscure videos that we've sourced from around the web. Accompanying the show is a mobile website for the audience participation! This event is 18+ for violence, language, and mild nudity.

Program Participants

Andrew Scala

Saturday May 4, 2019 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Portage Auditorium

After Dark

9:00pm EDT

LN2 After Hours Ice Cream 2

Program Participants

Sarah Elkins (she)

Configuration Manager

Phil Salkie

LN2 Ingredients Poster docx

Associate Professor, Michigan State University

Hermione Banger

Affinity Games LLC

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Algonquin C/D

Gaming After Dark

10:00pm EDT

Care and Feeding of Your Pet

Having a pet is a tough job. There are so many expectations and responsibilities; you may not know where to start. While pet play offers many commonalities to having a non-human pet, you get many benefits over our four legged friends of different species. From tossing a ball to veterinary visits, join Karida in a thought-provoking discussion on why some play as animals and how it can add to your relationship. Discover how to care for and play with the pet in your life. This class focuses on puppy and kitty play, but other pet breeds are welcome. Maybe you’re not a pet owner or player, but you’re curious? In this case, curiosity won’t kill the cat, it will teach you how to properly take care of one! 18 +

Program Participants

Karida

Kinky presenter and fetish model, Karida started her journey into BDSM at a young age with playground "Damsel in distress" style self bondage. She realized later in life that there was far more fun to be had once she had someone tied up, and her exploration went into overdrive.Karida... Read More →

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00pm - Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00am EDT
Baldwin

After Dark

10:00pm EDT

DemonLobster Presents Sanity Claws Radio Live!

The DemonLobster Crew returns for another live recording at Penguicon! Join in on an audience driven round of "I Can Top That," our trademark Q&A game. Bring your best, most irreverent questions to the panel and our entire panel will try their best to give the funniest answer possible. No question is too lewd or bizarre. This event is 18+.

Program Participants

Jon Hickey

Podcast Host, DemonLobster

Host of Sanity Claws Radio from DemonLobster.com.

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00pm - Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00am EDT
Charlevoix B

After Dark

10:00pm EDT

Electroplay

One of the best local teams is coming out to Penguicon for one night only! Join Dracose and SirWill for this electrifying presentation that will bring a new energy into your play. This event is 18+.

Program Participants

Dracose

SirWill

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00pm - Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00am EDT
Charlevoix A

After Dark

10:00pm EDT

Nonmonogamy Meetup (BoF) - Addition Errata

A mingle for those who practice polyamory and other alternative relationship styles.

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00pm - Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00am EDT
Computer Lab [Charlevoix C]

After Dark, Life

10:00pm EDT

Rope Safety and Sadism

This class will start with a discussion about safety designed to help riggers and bunnies alike. We will briefly cover why we tie where we tie, basic safety tools, nerves, and knowing when to end the session. After that we will roll into a hands on demonstration with several ties designed to make your partner wriggle and writhe. Please bring two hanks of rope for this panel. Partners are encouraged, however these ties can be done on yourself.

Program Participants

Toga

Saturday May 4, 2019 10:00pm - Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00am EDT
Algonquin A

After Dark

11:00pm EDT

Sexuality, Kink & Poly 101 - Location Change Errata

There are so many questions people have about sexuality, kink, and poly. Get your basic questions answered by queer, kinky, polyamorous members of society! We'll also dive deeper into discussion on any difficult questions the group may have. This event is 18+.

Program Participants

April Jennifer Choi

Engineer, April Choi

Saturday May 4, 2019 11:00pm - Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00am EDT
Algonquin C/D

After Dark

11:00pm EDT

Live Wires and Water Puddles: Safety First in Fractal Burning

Fractal burning is the process of capturing electrical patterns in wood. The Internet is full of instructions on how to build machines to do fractal burning using such things as microwave oven transformers. Too many people have been injured and killed attempting this technique in unsafe ways. Today there are two dominant approaches to fractal burning: dangerous experimentation without proper knowledge, or the idea that the technique should be banned entirely. Banning knowledge never stops human curiosity. We need to talk about what you need to know to stay safe if you choose to do this dangerous art form, and why you might not want to try it at all.

Program Participants

Lisa

Lightning Bug Crafts

Saturday May 4, 2019 11:00pm - Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00am EDT
Nicolet

DIY

11:00pm EDT

Canes: From Sensual to Sadistic

Canes generally have a nasty connotation to them. Brutal. Painful. Punishing. While they can be all these things, they don't have to be. In this class we will cover a wide range of topics, mostly focused on making caning an enjoyable experience for both top and bottom. We will cover topics including, types of canes, safety concerns unique to canes, psychological and physiological effects on the bottom, types of cane strokes, rhythmic caning, tailoring your play to music, and more. The class will also feature a 15-20 minute demonstration of a caning "scene" as a standalone scene. This event is 18+.

Program Participants

Rapture

Saturday May 4, 2019 11:00pm - Sunday May 5, 2019 1:00am EDT
Portage Auditorium

After Dark

12:00am EDT

Midnight Mayhem

Talk, sing, or just hang with fellow night owls until the wee hours of the morning!

Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00am - 4:00am EDT
Algonquin B

Mayhem

12:00am EDT

Midnight Mayhem

Talk, sing, or just hang with fellow night owls until the wee hours of the morning!

Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00am - 4:00am EDT
Algonquin A

Mayhem

12:00am EDT

Midnight Mayhem

Editor in Chief, Dragon's Roost Press

Cassandra Morgan

Author, Narrator, Certified Crazy Cat Lady, White Whisker Publications

Sunday May 5, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Nicolet

Lit

9:00am EDT

What Lies Beneath the Waters

Have you ever wanted to be a treasure hunter? Join us for an introduction to finding treasures and fossils hidden beneath rivers and streams!

Program Participants

Patrick Allen

You can talk to me about anything related to Fossils, Relics, Snorkeling, Canoeing, and much more. My favorite things to do are being with family and looking for lost things beneath the water.

Mary Fitzpatrick

Sunday May 5, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
EMC I

Science

9:00am EDT

Regex for Everyone: Bend Text to your Whim

For technical and non-technical people alike, Regular Expressions (regex) are a powerful pattern matching tool you can use to supercharge find-and-replace, everywhere from Google Docs to a codebase. You can use it to find any email address, extract dates, check password strength and so much more. If you work with any type of text, either professionally, or as a hobby, learning Regex can make you more productive. At this talk, you’ll: earn a ribbon by completing a regex crossword puzzle; create a custom regex from scratch; extract email addresses on a webpage using a tool the speaker built; and learn how to use Regex in Google Docs, Chrome, VS Code and on the command line.

Program Participants

Henry Baughman

Sunday May 5, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
EMC II

Tech

9:00am EDT

What It's Like to Own Your OS v3

In the first year of this talk we discussed the meaning of owning a linux machine. In the second year we discussed a little more of why it should be important to you (aka, what nasty things the more commercial OSes had been doing lately). This year we will do a practicum with some hands-on what-it's-like to do work and gaming on a modern linux machine. As in the past there will be a few USB thumb drives to give away for those ready to take the plunge. Looking for volunteers to help with demonstration and/or equipment.

Program Participants

Craig Hibbard

Sr. Project Mgr., Atos

Linux, Gaming, Classic Rock, and most things Geek.

Sunday May 5, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Computer Lab [Charlevoix C]

Tech

10:00am EDT

Coloring Book Hand Embroidery - Room Change Errata

Learn how to take your favorite coloring book page and turn it into a beautiful piece of hand embroidery. Some prior knowledge of embroidery is helpful, but not required.

Program Participants

Kim Ulrich

Owner, 2nd Story Creations

I love creating things! I love to make quilts, bags, wall hangings, and any new challenge I can find with a needle and thread. I am an avide quilter, gardener, and cook.

Sunday May 5, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
EMC I

DIY

10:00am EDT

Basic Miniature Painting

With the explosion in popularity of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and the proliferation of low-cost quality miniatures it is a great time to start painting. Have you ever wanted to personalize a miniature for one of your characters? I'll show you how to take a miniature right out of the package, and using only the most basic tools, make a great looking miniature for your game. I'll share as many tips as I can pack into my allotted time.

Program Participants

John Patrick

Sunday May 5, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Montcalm

Gaming

10:00am EDT

DemonLobster Presents 8 Player Super Smash Brothers Ultimate

Take a load off on a lazy Sunday morning with some donuts, some coffee, and some Smash! It's all for fun here! All matches will be pure casual fun, with time rules and items on. Drop in for a single round or stay for the whole session. Just swing by and have some smashing fun!

Program Participants

Jon Hickey

Podcast Host, DemonLobster

Host of Sanity Claws Radio from DemonLobster.com.

Sunday May 5, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
EMC II

Gaming

10:00am EDT

Overworld

BG 2 to 4 players; Play with a published edition of the strategy game playtested at Penguicon so many times before. Discover dungeon entrances by exploring pixel-art forests, mountains, reefs, and whirlpools. Lay L-shaped tiles and claim them with your ships and your rideable flightless birds. Dungeon doors are placed into the spaces where no tile could ever fit. The player whose three dungeon doors are farthest apart has discovered the largest dungeon, and is famed as the greatest explorer.

Program Participants

Nemo Rathwald

Boardgame Designer, Magic Meeple Games

Sunday May 5, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

10:00am EDT

Roll for the Galaxy

BG 2-5 players; Dice game of building space empires for 2–5 players. Your dice represent your populace, whom you direct to develop new technologies, settle worlds, and ship goods. The player who best manages his workers and builds the most prosperous empire wins!

Program Participants

Heather Williams

Game Room Staff

Gaming, books, music, just about anything!

Engaging Your Social Media Community and Reducing Drama

Are you a social media group admin or moderator? Learn methods of engaging your community on social media as a means of preventing and reducing group drama. Platform irrelevant.

Program Participants

Niki MacRae

Head of Hospitality 2020

BluRaven C. Houvener

Jessica A Roland

Technology Team Leader, Rocket Mortgage

Scott Kennedy

Secretary, Penguicon Board of Directors

Sunday May 5, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Nicolet

Life

10:00am EDT

ADDITION ERRATA Author Office Hours with Colleen Nye

Have a question about life, the universe, or publishing? Come chat with the author and find out all the answers to your burning questions.

Program Participants

Colleen Nye

Sunday May 5, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Writer's Block Bookstore [Lobby]

Lit

10:00am EDT

Categorizing and Classification: Are Genres Still a Thing?

Sci-Fi. Fantasy. Horror. How well does what you are reading, watching, or perhaps creating, fall into these broad categories? Then there are all of the numerous sub-genres which make up the speculative fiction spectrum. The panel discusses the uses and perhaps misuses of classifying a work into one or more genres.

Program Participants

Michael Cieslak

Editor in Chief, Dragon's Roost Press

Mary Lynne Gibbs

Sunday May 5, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Algonquin B

Lit

10:00am EDT

BoF:Star Trek: Disco

Wear your favorite polyester jumpsuit while discussing the second season of CBS’s streaming service pilot show while sitting under a mirror ball. Okay, maybe skip the jumpsuit.

Program Participants

Joy Lucas

She/Her

Sunday May 5, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Baldwin

Media

10:00am EDT

CANCELED errata Creating a Web App Using Wagtail CMS

Learn how to create a basic web app using Wagtail, a light-weight open source content management system (CMS) written in Python and built on the Django web framework. We'll go through the basics of setting up a web app, navigating the admin interface, and provide some key resources. If you're familiar with Django, great, but not necessary. However, a basic understanding of using the “terminal” and HTML/CSS is helpful.

Program Participants

Chrissy Baginski

Sunday May 5, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Computer Lab [Charlevoix C]

Tech

10:00am EDT

Marketing Open Source: Why We Need a Race Car

The 100% open source Sakai Project was founded in 2004 and has maintained a 5% market share for over a decade. This presentation will look at the challenges of marketing open source projects in the face of strong competition. We will explore how a race car (@SakaiCar) that runs in a low-cost endurance racing series (@24hoursoflemons) is an interesting strategy in this environment.

Program Participants

Charles Severance

Professor, University of Michigan

Sunday May 5, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
EMC IV

Tech

10:00am EDT

The Women Who Gave Us Gaming

Join us for a discussion on the gaming industry’s earliest female game programmers such as Carol Shaw, Dona Bailey, and Roberta Williams as well as those who who continue to make significant contributions in programming, design, and more.

Program Participants

Casey O'Donnell

Associate Professor, Michigan State University

Alexandra Walters

Sunday May 5, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Charlevoix B

Tech

10:00am EDT

Why Techie Nerds Should Write Books

Writing a book is a positive step in professional development. It establishes you as "an expert," it answers the "communication skills" question on job applications, and can be the springboard to independence.

Program Participants

Clif Flynt

President, Noumena Corp

Michael W. Lucas

Author

Sunday May 5, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
EMC III

Tech

10:00am EDT

People R Us: POC In Tech II

Sunday May 5, 2019 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
People R Us [1017]

Diversity

10:00am EDT

AHA Badge Soldering

Program Participants

AHA

Sunday May 5, 2019 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Hackerspace [328]

Penguicon, DIY

11:00am EDT

CANCELED Errata - Yarn Dyeing Demo

Unfortunately, this session has been CANCELED. Dyeing yarn is both big business and a fun hobby. See how yarn is dyed and learn about the techniques involved.

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
EMC III

DIY

11:00am EDT

How to Make a Weighted Blanket or Lap Pad

How hard is it to make your own heavy blanket? If you aren't too stressed about perfect measurements it can be quick and easy! Gather around for a demo of a lap-sized blanket and learn how to upsize it to suit your wishes. Though we will use a sewing machine for the demo, the straight seams make this a simple project for hand-stitchers with the patience for fine stitches. Lea Pfeifer is an herbalist, educator, polymath and unschooling mom to neuro-diverse children. She has been teaching on various subjects for over 30 years. This is her first Penguicon.

Program Participants

Lea

Herbalist. Educator. Unschooling mom to neuro-diverse children. Parenting mentor. Trauma-informed.

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
EMC I

DIY

11:00am EDT

Getting Baked: Vegan Style - Sign Up Errata

Did you know that there are over 10 kinds of vegan egg replacers? Oh did you think this was a class on vegan edibles? Well, we'll get to that! Learn ways to replace eggs, milk, and butter for baked goods that are flaky, fluffy, and down right delicious. Samples provided of course. We'll also share recipes and methods for how to get the most baked out of your vegan baked goods! Space is limited to please sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

Amy Wright

Head of Communications, Penguicon

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Food [317]

Food

11:00am EDT

Sushi Go

BG 2-5 players; You are eating at a sushi restaurant and trying to grab the best combination of sushi dishes as they whiz by. Score points for collecting the most sushi rolls or making a full set of sashimi. Dip your favorite nigiri in wasabi to triple its value! And once you've eaten it all, finish your meal with all the pudding you've got! But be careful which sushi you allow your friends to take; it might be just what they need to beat you!

Program Participants

Heather Williams

Game Room Staff

Gaming, books, music, just about anything!

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

11:00am EDT

Author Office Hours with Christian Klaver & David Erik Nelson

Have a question about life, the universe, or publishing? Come chat with the author and find out all the answers to your burning questions.

Program Participants

David Erik Nelson

Professional Writer of Things!

Christian Klaver

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Writer's Block Bookstore [Lobby]

Lit

11:00am EDT

BoF: Crowdfunding Your Next Great Novel

Birds of a Feather: With the existence of KickStarter, Patreon, GoFundMe and the like, many books and ebooks are being produced that otherwise might never have seen the light of day. This session will be a round-table discussion for those who have tried - or those thinking of trying - to use crowdfunding for their work.

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Baldwin

Lit

11:00am EDT

Meet Atthis Arts: A Detroit-Area Small Press

Curious about what a local small press is up to? Have questions about indie publishing? Meet the Atthis Arts team, out of Ferndale, and join in an open discussion about indie publishing.

Program Participants

Christopher Bell

Managing Editor, Atthis Arts, LLC

E.D.E. Bell

Author, Editor, Atthis Arts

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Nicolet

Lit

11:00am EDT

Philosophic Analysis: Immortal Beings

Why do many stories have immortal characters? This talk will explore immortality as a goal of our medical technology and as a premise for stories of fiction. How does immortality affect the immortal character? The other characters? How does it affect us? What are the gray lines of this motif?

Program Participants

ted preston

Robotics Engineer

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
EMC IV

Lit

11:00am EDT

PitchoRama - Participant errata

Think you're ready to pitch your novel to that agent/editor/publisher? Come prepared with your best elevator pitch (20-30 seconds MAX!) and pitch it to our fine group of panelists. Panelists as well as audience members will silently vote on whose pitch made them want to rush out and buy a copy of the book. Top three pitches will win mad props and fabulous dollar store prizes! After the competition, panelists will comment generally on the good pitches they heard, things to avoid, and what makes a truly great pitch.

Program Participants

Claire Winn

Jen Haeger

Colleen Nye

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Algonquin C/D

Lit

11:00am EDT

Reading: Merrie Haskell

The authors read from their works.

Program Participants

Merrie Haskell.

Author

Merrie Haskell’s novels are The Princess Curse, Handbook for Dragon Slayers and The Castle Behind Thorns. She won the Schneider Family Book Award (Middle Grades) and the DetCon1 Middle Grade Speculative Fiction award, and she was twice a finalist for the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award... Read More →

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Writer's Block Author Readings [306]

Lit

11:00am EDT

Surviving Social Media Visibility

Social media has provided many people the opportunity to make a name for themselves and build a following in ways that were never possible before. However, finding success and a platform comes with many downsides. Harassment, stalkers, hate mail, threats of violence, doxxing, and burnout are all common experiences for those with significant social media visibility. We'll discuss the best and worst of social media experiences, and how we learn to cope.

Program Participants

Brigham Vaughn

Author

Mari Brighe

Writer/Editor/Speaker/Educator

Professional scientist and healthcare pro turned queer academic, essayist, editor, and speaker.

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Portage Auditorium

Media

11:00am EDT

Penguicon Board of Directors Meeting

Each year of Penguicon is run by a Convention Committee, selected by the ConChair. The Penguicon Board is the group that selects each year's ConChair and approves their budget. The Board also handles any decision which would be binding on a future ConChair who is selected yet. The quarterly Board Meetings are open to the public, but we also have one during Penguicon so you can ask your questions about Penguicons of the future, ure, ure, ure!

Program Participants

Matt Arnold

James Hice

Vice President, Penguicon Board of Directors

Amanda Long-Adams

Randal Bradakis

President, Penguicon Board of Directors

Chelle Green

ConChair 2024

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
EMC V

Penguicon

11:00am EDT

STEM Projects for the Young at Heart

STEM is a recent focus in education and stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Karen, an educator and maker extraordinaire, has spent years finding, developing, and teaching all kinds of hands-on projects to help kids and adults learn through making. Come hear a list of projects to do with kids or try yourself.

Program Participants

Karen Corbeill

YouTube Show host, Makerspace founder, Element14, The Bodgery

I love all things tools and making and I know how to make lots of things in lots of different ways. Ask me how!

STEM Project Photos Presentation pdf

STEAM Workshops w: links Penguicon xlsx

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Algonquin B

Science

11:00am EDT

E-learning Design: The Good, The Bad and the Very, Very Ugly

E-learning is more than just a webpage. Today's e-learning can be smart, engaging and interactive, but it can also be done very, very badly. We'll discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of modern e-learning design.

Program Participants

Ericka Kahler

Clif Flynt

President, Noumena Corp

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Charlevoix B

Tech

11:00am EDT

Network Science with NetworkX: Session 2

Program Participants

Edward L. Platt

Developer, Researcher, Author

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Computer Lab [Charlevoix C]

Tech

11:00am EDT

Senior Sysadmin Ethics Panel

System and network administrators have access to all sorts of data that they really shouldn't. Except when you should. Except when you're happier not knowing. And sometimes, there's no right answer. There's nobody on your side. It's just you, a computer, and a decision that you're going to have to live with. The panelists have all been in technology for multiple decades. We've been in horrible spots and had to make hard decisions. We've made all the mistakes, so you don't have to.

Program Participants

Michael W. Lucas

Author

Wayne Pedersen

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Charlevoix A

Tech

11:00am EDT

Team Happiness for Fun and Profit

Employers woo developers with ping pong tables, free lunches, and beer taps. But it's still rare for employees to stay in a job for more than five years. So what can we do to make our work life better, and reduce employee turnover? In this session we'll talk about tips for self-care that I've found useful, what you can do to make your work more rewarding, steps your company can take to reduce employee turnover, and how to care for your team.

Program Participants

Clay Dowling

Journeyman Developer, Pillar Technology

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
EMC II

Tech

11:00am EDT

Advanced Special FX Makeup for Cosplay Workshop

Learn and try various products and techniques in SFX makeup and face and body painting. We will be using foam, latex, and silicone appliances. We will learn and practice some of the more advanced SFX skills on ourselves and each other. Space is limited so please sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

Jeannie Arquette

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Montcalm

Cosplay

11:00am EDT

LN2 Sunday Brunch Ice Cream

Brunch flavor frozen treats such as orange sorbet, coffee/tea ice cream, and a cereal experiment. We'll also teach the basics (safety, proportions) and coach anyone who wants to learn to stir or do all this on their own! As a reminder, we make inclusive ice cream. We have non-dairy bases and sugar-free sweeteners on hand. We're prepared if you speak up. We want everyone to be able to enjoy!

Program Participants

Sarah Elkins (she)

Configuration Manager

Phil Salkie

LN2 Ingredients Poster docx

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
LN2 [Hamlin]

Food

11:00am EDT

Onitama With Life Sized Pieces

Program Participants

Jon R Wallace

Sunday May 5, 2019 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Algonquin A

Gaming

12:00pm EDT

Crochet 102: Granny Squares! - Particpiant Errata

Learn to crochet granny squares. Prior single crochet and double crochet knowledge required. Space is limited so please sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

Joy Lucas

She/Her

Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
EMC III

DIY

12:00pm EDT

Friendship Games!

Friendship Games! What are they? Who's working on them? What do they look like? What might they look like in the future?

Program Participants

Casey O'Donnell

Associate Professor, Michigan State University

Hermione Banger

Affinity Games LLC

Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
EMC II

Gaming

12:00pm EDT

Book Swap

While there has always been the ubiquitous "free table" where people have been able to offload books they have read and no longer want, if you aren't there when someone else drops their books off, you may not find new books to replace the ones you are giving away. Why not set aside an hour where everyone can bring their "already read" piles to give away or trade? This way you can give your opinions of the books and ask questions to find out more than just the dust jacket description. Come find a new book and chat with other book lovers too!

Program Participants

John Patrick

Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Baldwin

Lit

12:00pm EDT

Comedy Fanfiction Showcase

Enjoy FanFiction the way that it is meant to be, a way to reach deep and find the butt jokes hiding in the Secret Chambers with Harry. Come and enjoy original pieces of comedic fanfiction ranging from The X-Files to Harry Potter! Join us for belly laughs, poking fun at pop culture while still loving it, and free hugs will be dispensed to those who want them!

Program Participants

Joe Harvey

Mary Brandt

Molly Zigler

Dave Kish

Adam Clifford

Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Algonquin C/D

Lit

12:00pm EDT

Reading: G.S. Scott & Diana Kathryn Plopa

The authors read from their works.

Program Participants

G.S. Scott

Author G. S. Scott

Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Nicolet

Science

12:00pm EDT

Addition errata: Meet an Open Source Race Car Driver

Dr. Chuck will be bringing his 1998 Dodge Neon race car from the 24 Hours of Lemons endurance racing for clunkers racing series. The car will be displayed in front of the hotel and you can come by, take a look at the car and visit with the owner/driver of the car.

Program Participants

Charles Severance

Professor, University of Michigan

Research Specialist, Penguicon Featured Guest

Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Charlevoix A

Tech

12:00pm EDT

People R Us: People with Disabilities II

Program Participants

Josie Kusner

Sunday May 5, 2019 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
People R Us [1017]

Diversity

12:00pm EDT

Cross Stitch 201

Come and learn more advanced techniques and how to work with more complex patterns. You will get the most out of this panel if you have some previous experience with basic cross stitch skills. Space is limited so please sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

anna Carey

Head of Operations

You may have met her many moons ago as an energetic teen who was brought to her first con by Bahb, Son of Bob. You may have been there when she got engaged to her now husband, Ryan, during an elven toast. Maybe you attended one of many epic room parties she hosted or listened in as... Read More →

GMing 101: Stepping Behind the Screen

An intro for players who want to start gamemastering and helpful tips from veterans for those just starting out (or needing a refresher).

Program Participants

Erika Wagner

Warren Brown

Web Master, Graphic Designer and World Building Consultant, Sword of Odin

I am a nerdy family man. Love comics anime and games. Interested in talking about Gram, Role playing, Graphic design, World building and much more.

Andrew M. "Fish" Popowich

Owner, Designer, and Creative Director, Sword of Odin

Author

1:00pm EDT

Understanding USB: Why This Cable Works, and That One Doesn't

In a sane world, if a cable fits, plugging it in would always do what you expect. Generally that’s true, whether you're plugging in a toaster, or connecting something to your TV’s HDMI port. USB, on the other hand, is a complete dumpster fire. Different generations, protocols, alternate modes, and proprietary charging specs mean that it can take an appallingly long time to copy a file or charge your phone. You'll walk away from this talk, knowing how the messy USB standard works, and the secret to why some of your cables, chargers, and devices just don't seem to like each other.

Program Participants

Henry Baughman

Sunday May 5, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Charlevoix B

Tech

1:00pm EDT

Writing An Open Source Paypal Portal For Convention Reg

We would like to eliminate the need for ticketing services such as Eventbrite for online registration. Possibly Penguicon could host this software for other events as part of our mission to support the community. Join us to plan our future hackathons for writing this software. We will present the prototype.

Program Participants

Matt Arnold

Drew Lanagan

Sunday May 5, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Computer Lab [Charlevoix C]

Tech

1:00pm EDT

Lizzy's Garden Party - Sign Up Errata

The reapers of Black Butler cordially invite you to join us for an elegant midday tea. Come and learn about the finer points of the Victorian era, from the arts of etiquette and parasol dueling to the languages of fans and flowers. By the end, you will be able to charm most anyone! Limited seating, formal dress is welcome, please sign up in advance at Ops!

Program Participants

A. Carina Spears

Author, Guild House Classic

Star Stramel

Paul Kemner

Natasha Kidwell

Sunday May 5, 2019 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Food [317]

Anime

1:00pm EDT

Featherweight Armor Workshop

It’s possible to make great costume armor without investing in metalworking or risking toxic chemicals! We'll cover alternative armoring for historical and fantasy costumes, using a variety of inexpensive, readily-available materials. See sample armor pieces and learn about their construction process. Space is limited so please sign up in advance near Ops!

Program Participants

Alena Van Arendonk

Masters-level cosplayer, costume designer, actor, "...And Sewing Is Half The Battle!"

Sunday May 5, 2019 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Montcalm

Cosplay

1:00pm EDT

Double Knitting - Time Errata

Double it up in this panel as we teach you how to make things on both sides of the skein. Basic knit and purl stitch skills required to bring double the trouble in this panel! I have supplies for 9. If more attendees show up - bring any needles, circular ones are my preference. 2 contrasting colors of yarn.

Program Participants

Patt Mundy

Owner, Michigan Academy of Martial Arts

Mary Fitzpatrick

Sunday May 5, 2019 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
EMC II

DIY

1:00pm EDT

Augsburg 1520

BG 2-5; Players assume the role of the merchants from Augsburg and try to get what they can -- by means of auctions -- from the nobility, thus increasing their wealth and particularly their social status.

Program Participants

Mike Dudash

Sunday May 5, 2019 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

2:00pm EDT

Pandemic

BG 2-4 players; Several virulent diseases have broken out simultaneously all over the world! The players are disease-fighting specialists whose mission is to treat disease hotspots while researching cures for each of four plagues before they get out of hand.

Program Participants

Heather Williams

Game Room Staff

Gaming, books, music, just about anything!

Sunday May 5, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Gaming [TC's Room]

Gaming

3:00pm EDT

Closing Ceremonies

It is so hard to say goodbye. Join us at closing ceremonies as we recap the amazingness of Penguicon 2019, hear final thoughts from our Guests of Honor, and learn a little about plans for 2020!

Program Participants

Sunday May 5, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Algonquin C/D

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