Ever wanted to operate the Helm of a spaceship? How about manning the weapons, defending the galaxy from ne'er-do-wells? Maybe you're better down in Engineering, keeping that garbage scowl of yours sailing through the cosmos? Or are you up for Command?
Come and play Artemis!!
Saturday March 4, 2017 10:00pm - Sunday March 5, 2017 12:30am MST
Hudson RoomDeck 3, Forward
Kayla discusses her first novel, PIPER PERISH, which releases online and in bookstores everywhere, on March 7, 2017 - while we're all on the boat! Discuss the techniques for different writing pieces - from short plays to long novels. How do you know what to cut? What do you do when you think something works and it just doesn't? How do you query an agent or publishing house? And most importantly, does tequila help the writing process? (Possible slide show if equipment is available.)
The Sea of Cortez is one of the richest marine environments on the planet. Join biologists and divers for a rundown on some of the plants and creatures you may see if you look beneath the waves.
**note - we are just planning one all ages session, but could split it into two if the demand was there, one for adults and one for kids.
Anne Wheaton has written a new children's book! It's called Piggy and Pug, and is written for 5-8 year old readers. It's due to be released by summer 2017, but she'd like you to get a preview! Come hear a reading of Piggy and Pug and see the accompanying illustrations!
Andy Looney loves to play a bunch of his games at the same time. He usually wins about a third of the games he plays, even when playing 10 games at once. Come challenge him!
Sunday March 5, 2017 10:00pm - Monday March 6, 2017 12:00am MST
Hudson RoomDeck 3, Forward
For those of old faiths, neo-pagan faiths, Wiccan, Dharma Pagan, UU, Buddhist, Hindus, eclectics, or those who are just curious and interested... Come sit with us Under the stars to hold space in a circle and celebrate as we do. No judgement and nothing but love.
So, you're on a cruise ship, and it has a casino. What's that all about, anyway? Game inventor James Ernest (Cheapass Games) reprises his entertaining talk about the ins and outs of casino games, from a "real" gamer's perspective. Learn about rules, odds, and even a little game theory in this joyful romp through the world of gambling games
Pavel has constructed a lot of Japanese-style logic puzzles (e.g., Sudoku, KenKen, Kakuro, Masyu, etc.) and now you can learn how to do it too! We'll co-solve one puzzle together and then collaboratively create a brand new one from scratch, right in front of your eyes! Then it gets really fun: you will each create your very own puzzle, on your own, all starting from a common seed provided by Pavel. At the end, we'll all take a look at some of the ones you've made and marvel at our diversity and creativity!
SpinTunes Songwriting contest panel discussion with past and current ST artists Glen Raphael, Brian and Zoe Gray, The Boffo Yux Dudes, and Adam Sakellarides. Interested in songwriting? Learn how unique challenge prompts have generated 1200+ original songs since 2010, including songs being created on the cruise for the final round of Spin Tunes 12. Hosted by Tommy G, attendees will receive a free, limited edition sample disk!
I’m a Bay Area science fiction author and feminist essayist. My debut novel, The Book of the Unnamed Midwife, won the Philip K. Dick Award and was listed as a recommended work by the James A. Tiptree Award Committee. The book was also included in the 100 Best Books of the Year list by Publisher’s Weekly, and the same list issued by Amazon. I have published essays and short fiction with McSweeney’s, The Establishment, Everyday Feminism, Tor.com, LitHub, Motherboard, Compelling Science Fiction, and many other outlets. I’m part of the writer’s room for The Mess, an East Bay sketch comedy group. My second novel, The Book of Etta, will be released by 47North just before the JoCo Cruise, and I'd like to do a reading from my new book for my fellow floating nerds.
An entertaining magic show, mostly for adults, but if some children show up, I'll have some things for them as well. I just want to make sure it's clear that based on the poll results that this will be geared mostly towards adults so children (under age 9) might (probably will) get bored.
Locksport is the sport or hobby of defeating locking systems. You can learn a variety of skills including picking locks, padlocks, and handcuffs. This is a quick intro to theory, and some practical. There will hopefully be a lock pick table running at various times too.
Ever wanted to operate the Helm of a spaceship? How about manning the weapons, defending the galaxy from ne'er-do-wells? Maybe you're better down in Engineering, keeping that garbage scowl of yours sailing through the cosmos? Or are you up for Command?
Come and play Artemis!!
Wednesday March 8, 2017 10:00pm - Thursday March 9, 2017 12:30am MST
Hudson RoomDeck 3, Forward
The sci-fi city of Sirai is divided between many factions, each with their own agenda to seize or keep power. Maybe you'll be the government or the rebels, the church or heretics, or even the meddling offworlders just looking to make money. Whatever the allegiance, each character has ties to other factions and personal motivations that ensure tensions will boil over. An accessible, straightforward LARP with a twist: a map players walk across and move units around on.
For those of old faiths, neo-pagan faiths, Wiccan, Dharma Pagan, UU, Buddhist, Hindus, eclectics, or those who are just curious and interested... Come sit with us Under the stars to hold space in a circle and celebrate as we do. No judgement and nothing but love.
