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Leigh Ann Hildebrand
Leigh Ann Hildebrand talks a lot – about religion, feminism, sexuality, costuming, bacon, mixology, knitting, public transit, Santa, ghazals, bargains, etiquette, medieval multiculturalism, pink gadgets, Fillory, mystical experiences, silk, the South, henna, lint, elections, Harlan Ellison, vests, bathtubs, podcasts, Hugo nominees, Neoplatonism, Arabic letters, pagans, badge ribbons, arugula and kale, grief, Egyptian art appearing in movies based on graphic novels, the evil that is cilantro, mythical lions – and a lot of other equally obscure, controversial, silly, important and decidedly fannish topics. She also loves to listen to other people talk about all of those things, especially if cocktails and chocolate are involved. Leigh Ann will be spending summer 2011 in a liminal state before going bicoastal in pursuit of a master of theological studies degree; Renovation is the last West Coast stop on her Hella Wicked Summer Farewell Tour
Programming for Leigh Ann Hildebrand
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| Thu | 14:00 | (Reg Hall Group1) | 1 hr |
For Fans of the Fillory Novels by Christopher Plover
Fillory fandom is the imaginary fandom from within The Magicians and The Magician King, books by Lev Grossman. |
| Thu | 17:00 | (A01+6) | 1½ hrs |
Magical University Challenge
Teams from magical universities and schools -- Unseen University, Hogwarts, Miskatonic University, and Brakebills College compete in an academic quiz. |
| Fri | 12:00 | (D05) | 1 hr |
So You Believe in Evolution... Or Do You?
A discussion of where our actions do not support this belief---from what we eat to where we live to how we live our lives. One size does not fit all and yet we are constructing a culture that acts like it does. What we should really be thinking about when we talk about evolution. |
| Sat | 22:00 | (Sorrento2-4) | 1½ hrs |
Match Game SF
Get ready to match the fannish stars! In this SF/F-themed game show based on the popular 1970s game show, audience members will be randomly selected as contestants to match wits with our panel. The object of the game is to guess how the panel answers fill-in-the-blank questions like “Captain Kirk has the biggest ___ in Starfleet.” Winners receive prizes such as gift certificates from Worldcon dealers, book packages, or convention memberships. All contestants receive Lovely Parting Gifts (TM). Doors open immediately after the Hugos and the festivities begin half an hour later. |
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