SATURDAY  |
TIME | ROOM | EVENT |
9:00 |  | - REGISTRATION OPENS
The Registration Desk will have your badges for you.
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10:00 | | - XANADU LAS VEGAS OPENS
Dealers Room, Exhibits and Panels begin.
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10:00 | 1 | - WAKE UP WITH DANI & EYTAN KOLLIN
If you self publish are you a real author?
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10:00 | 2 | - AP MILLER
How to create characters that jump off the pages of your novels. - This workshop explains how to create your characters into three dimensional people ie: How to make them more realistic and believable
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11:00 | 1 | - Short Break
Enjoy a selection of computer generated shorts and odd commercials
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11:00 | 2 | - AP MILLER
How to get your name out once you're published - This workshop will explain the devices of networking and how to promote oneself after publication.
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12:00 | 1 | - MARKETING YOUR ART IN A DIGITAL WORLD
Join Lubov and Joseph Corsentino for a chat on marketing your artwork in the new world where galleries and shows are augmented by the internet.
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12:00 | 2 | - JAMES C. GLASS
PUTTING THE FINISHING TOUCHES ON YOUR NOVEL. So you’ve finished a first draft of your novel. Now what? Hear the elements of rewriting and polishing.
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1:00 | 1 | - JOSEPH CORSENTINO
"How to Shoot Fantasy Photography Live Demonstration - The Quick and Cheap Way"
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1:00 | 2 | - THE DAY SCI-FI CONQUERED EARTH: My Favorite Movies
- The panelists talk about their favorite sci-fi movies and why they are classics of the genre. Panelists: John DeChancie.
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2:00 | 1 | - JOE VISKOCIL
Oscar winning special effects pro (Star Wars, Terminator, Aliens, Independence Day)
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2:00 | 2 | - JAMES C. GLASS
GETTING YOUR NOVEL ACCEPTED BY A PUBLISHER. What are the procedures? Query letters, partials, large and small press, and the pros and cons of having an agent.
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3:00 | 1 | - THE DARKER SIDE OF FANTASY CREATURES (all the things you weren't told as a kid) Exploring the not so cute and cuddly side of some of our favorite Fantasy creatures. Delving into the uncensored historical origins of some our most beloved fantasy creatures such as dragons, vampires, zombies, werewolves, mermaids, fairies and unicorns. Discussing how these myths have changed over time and how they compare to our modern representations, with William Hammock.
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3:00 | 2 | - DANI & EYTAN KOLLIN
Why you should want to destroy the earth and start over!
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4:00 | 1 | - CREATING A MORE REALISTIC FANTASY WORLD
Maxwell Alexander Drake, author of the award-winning fantasy series the Genesis of Oblivion Saga, will let you in of some of the secrets he uses during his seminar How to Create a more Realistic Fantasy World. Join him today and again on Sunday at 1pm and bring a hungry imagination.
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4:00 | 2 | - WRITING YOUR FIRST NOVEL
How to get started, organize your story, characters and plotline with our panel of professional authors Dani and Eytan Kollin.
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5:00 | 1 | - GINA RAE MICHAELS AND DOMINIC WOLFE
Adult Programming
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5:00 | 2 | - ECONOMY AND SCIENCE FICTION With Dani and Eytan Kollin.
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6:00 | | - DEALERS ROOM CLOSES
Grab some dinner, relax and get ready to party!
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6:00 | 1 | - FETISH-X GUEST OF HONOR
- CALISTE Adult Programming
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6:00 | 2 | - THE WEAPON SHOPS OF KOLLIN
BASHING and STABBING! The hit panel from last year was the Kollin Brothers demonstration of antique weapons, from swords, knives, spears, clubs, shields and testosterone!
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7:00 | 1 | - ZOMBIE SQUAD
The Zombie Squad Zombocalypse Survival Seminar is an hour long presentation that uses a zombie apocalypse as a "worst case scenario" to encourage audience members to begin taking small steps towards their own disaster preparedness. The Zombie Squad philosophy is if the public is ready for zombies, a tornado, flood, or simple power outage is nothing to fear.
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8:00 | 1 | - JULIE SIMONE
Adult Programming
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8:00 | 2 | - BRENDA'S GARAGE SALE COSTUMERY
Come see Brendas fine points of constructing a costume from found items and garage sale treasures.
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9:00 | 1 | - COSTUME EXTRAVAGANZA
Calling all monsters, denizens of other dimensions and well-steamed punks! Show us what'cha got!
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10:00 | 1 | 
Kick-off tonight's festivities with a few words from Libertarian and gubernatorial hopeful Arthur Forest Lampitt, Jr.
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10:15 | 1 | - XANADU THE SHOW!
Make way for the greatest show in the galaxy! Sci-fi, Fantasy and your favorite Fetish live and on stage!
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SUNDAY  |
TIME | ROOM | EVENT |
9:00 | | - REGISTRATION OPENS
Pre-Registration will have your badges for you.
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10:00 | | - XANADU LAS VEGAS OPENS
Dealers Room, Exhibits and Panels begin.
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10:00 | 1 | - RELIGION AND SCIENCE FICTION
With Dani and Eytan Kollin
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10:00 | 2 | - JAMES C. GLASS
WHAT’S IN A STORY? There’s a beginning, middle and ending. What are the elements in each? Getting and outlining story ideas. From the Writers of the Future writers’ workshop.
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11:00 | 1 | - COLLABORATIVE WRITING
- With Dani and Eytan Kollin
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11:00 | 2 | - WHAT'S NEW IN SCIENCE?
What are the recent exciting observations and ideas in the physical and biological sciences. Get an update from our panel of experts. - Panelists: JAMES C. GLASS
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NOON | 1 | - INDEPENDENT SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Come experience our festival of independent films. There will be something to amuse, baffle and terrify. An award will be presented to the best film of the festival!
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NOON | 2 | - THE UNINCORPORATED WAR - A Reading
Prometheus Award Nominees Eytan and Dani Kollin read from their latest novel, The Unincorporated War.
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1:00 | 1 | - CREATING A MORE REALISTIC FANTASY WORLD
Maxwell Alexander Drake, author of the award-winning fantasy series the Genesis of Oblivion Saga, will let you in of some of the secrets he uses during his seminar How to Create a more Realistic Fantasy World, so bring a hungry imagination.
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1:00 | 2 |  - Meet and greet Libertarian and gubernatorial hopeful Arthur Forest Lampitt, Jr.
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2:00 | 1 | - PRODUCING INDIE SCI-FI MOVIES
From exploding heads and angry superchicks to ravenous monsters and fiery spaceships, filmmaker, Mike Conway, will share eye-popping clips and amusing ancedotes from his sci-fi and horror movies. The Q & A style session will cover physical and digital FX, writing, production and distribution of indie sci-fi and horror."
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2:00 | 2 | - JULIE SIMONE
Adult Programming
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3:00 | 1 | - RADIOACTIVE SUPERCHICK MOVIE "THE AWAKENING"
Mike Conway's Sci-Fi Feature Film.
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3:00 | 2 |  Relax with the folks from "I Love the '80s" Meetup who helped make Xanadu Las Vegas a success.
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4:00 | 2 | - XANADU LAS VEGAS CLOSES
See you next year!
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NOTE: Panels and Panelists are subject to change without notice due to their personal scheduling. |