Thursday* * Friday* * Saturday* * Sunday* * Monday
Tai Chi
Steven Barnes
Teaching the Writing of SF
Joe W. Haldeman (M), Suzy McKee Charnas, Gene Wolfe
Is teaching SF writing any different from other genres? If so, how?
Gripe Session
Why wait until the end of the con to air your complaints. Make a reputation for yourself from the very start.
Tom Veal
Anime: Catgirl Nuku Nuku 1
Docent Tour - Tour to Guitarworks
Carol Roper leads a tour to Evanston to see how to purchase a guitar. Bring money for the El and credit for your purchases.
Anime: Macross 7 Movie
Bad Sci-Fi Movies
Melanie Fletcher, Yvonne Penney, Steven Sawicki (M), Mandy Slater, Peter Knapp
There's a reason you never heard of these. Find out what it is.
GoH Programming: Ben Bova Deserves It: Why He Is Our Guest of Honor
Elizabeth Anne Hull (M), jan howard finder, Elizabeth Moon, Mary Marshall
Join our panelists for a rousing discussion of why Ben Bova is our author guest of honor. Besides, he already has a stack of Hugos for best editor.
Anime: Komodo no Omocha 1
Anime: Fist of the North Star 1
Anime: Cowboy Bebop 1 & 2
What Is a Planet?
Pluto was almost dropped from the planetary list a year or so ago. If it were discovered today it probably wouldn't have even been considered. What make something a planet and notan asteroid?
Self Promotion and Publicity
You wrote it, now sell it. What to do if you can't afford a book tour.
All Is notBook Covers
There's more to SF art than book covers. Find out what.
Running Filk Song Contests/Awards
Lynn Gold, Van Siegling, Perrianne Lurie, David Hayman
Learn from the voices of experience what it takes to run a filk contest and live to tell the tale.
The Movie 'Storm'
Panelists discuss an independent film about the inhabitants of a remote research base on Saturn's moon Titan and what happens when a giant storm hits.
Costuming 101
Learn the basics of costuming from the pros.
The SF/Mystery Mix: Examining the Overlap
John Fast (M), Tippi N. Blevins, Gail Bondi, Solomon Davidoff, Joshua Bilmes
Why do so many SF fans like mysteries? Why do so many SF authors write mysteries? What do they have in common?
Burial at Space
If it's good enough for Roddenberry and Leary, is it good enough for you? How do you go about arranging a burial in space? What do you have to consider besides the cost of the trip?
Do Fans Still Talk About Science Fiction?
In the Golden Age, SF publishing was smaller and everyone had read the same things and could talk about them. With so many books being published now, notto mention movies, TV and comics, is there a common knowledge anymore? What do fans talk about now?
Children's Needlepoint
Children's Finger Painting
Reading:
Stephen Goldin
Reading
Reading:
Forrest J. Ackerman
Reading
Reading:
Michael F. Flynn
Reading
Fantasia
Autographing: Open
Autographing
Autographing: David Combs
Autographing
Autographing: Harry Turtledove
Autographing
Autographing: Keith DeCandido
Autographing
Autographing: Kenneth Hite
Autographing
Autographing: Laura Frankos
Autographing
Autographing: Lisa Dumond
Autographing
Autographing: Susan Sizemore
Autographing
Anime: Giant Robo 1
Anime: Street Fighter IIV V1
Good Villains and Bad Heroes
What do you do when your villain's good and your hero's not?
Your First Worldcon
If this is your first Worldcon, come and find out how to get the most out of it.
The Sources of Fantasy: Dreams
How have dreams influenced fantastic writing? Are dreams a good source of fantasy ideas? Do they really mean something and can that help your writing?
Does Your Con Have Filk, Then Come and Promote It
Dave Hayman
No one will hear you if they don't know you're there. How to get the word out that the filkers are in town
What's New in Computers?
Panelists discuss the latest new technology and whether you should get it now or wait for the next release.
What I Really Do
Most writers can't live on their writing alone, so they have 'real' jobs. Are there jobs that are particularly suited to a writer?
Windy City Writers
Jan Bogstad, Phil Kaveny
They got their start here. Find out who they are.
Recipe for a Focal Point Fanzine
Panelists tell how to develop your fanzine for the most impact.
Influence of Non-Western Costume
Costumers discuss non-Western styles and how they adapted them for costume creation.
Reading:
Tippi N. Blevins
Reading
Reading:
Nancy Kress
Reading
Reading:
Raymund Eich
Reading
Children's Complete Kids Costumes
Planet Chicago: The Fiction Tour
Where did L. Frank Baum write The Wonderful Wizard of Oz? What did James Tiptree Jr. do in her day job? Where is Lower North Aufzoo? Where did Richard M. Powers learn to draw? What's wrong with 2323 N. Lake Shore Drive? Bill Higgins and Lindalee Stuckey trace the various people and places, real and fictional, that Chicago has contributed to science fiction. Space is limited. Sign up at the Fan Lounge. Meet in front of the exhibit in Columbus Hall.
Autographing: Ben Bova
Autographing
Autographing: Catherine Asaro
Autographing
Autographing: Derwin Mak
Autographing
Autographing: Hilari Bell
Autographing
Autographing: Laura Anne Gilman
Autographing
Autographing: Richard Gilliam
Autographing
Autographing: Robert Jordan
Autographing
Autographing: Teresa Patterson
Autographing
Broadway Melody of 2000
Anime: Those Who Hunt Elves 1
Anime: Hurricane Polymer
Anime: Blue Seed 1
Anime: Chinese Ghost Story
Opening Ceremonies
Science Fiction on TV and Films: Is It a Curse of a Godsend to the Genre?
Do SF TV and film have different standards than mainstream ones? Or do they have to meet them and be good SF?
Writing for Children
Do authors write differently for children than for adults? What are the differences and how have they evolved.
Songs That Work and Songs That Don't
Dave Weingart, Tom Smith
Learn from the pros how to tell which songs work and why.
Faanish Web Pages
Panelists discuss what makes a good faanish web pages.
Open
Science Education
Catherine Asaro, Bart Kemper, Jonathan Sullivan, Larry Ahearn (M), Charles Sheffield
Why are so many adults scientifically illiterate? What is good science education?
Writers and Families
If you're a writer, you have to concentrate on your work. If you have a family, you have to concentrate on them. Hear from the panelists how to do both.
Audience Panel: What Do You Get From Fandom?
Here's your chance to be the panel. Joyce will lead an audience discussion of what fandom has to offer?
Children's Making Stuffed Toys.
Children's Art for Kids
Reading:
Nick Pollotta
Reading
Reading:
Mark W. Tiedemann
Reading
Reading:
Mark L. Van Name
Reading
Cartooning for Kids
Lyda Morehouse
History of Worldcon Tour
Author and fan Mike Resnick leads a tour of the History of Worldcons exhibit. An avowed Worldcon lover, Mike attended his first con nearly 40 years ago and has scarcely missed fandom's annual extravaganza since. You haven't heard the story of the notorious Baycon in 1968 until you've heard this raconteur tell it. Space is limited. Sign up at the Fan Lounge. Meet in front of the exhibit in Columbus Hall.
Anime: Magic Knight RayEarth: Daybreak
Anime: RedHawk
You want to wear it all day. Learn how to make it comfotable and sturdy, but still fun.
Extra-solar Planets
Find out what we know about planets around other stars on this very topical panel. Nine new planets were announced in the first few days of August..
Revamping the Hugos
Do the Hugos need to be revamped for the coming 21st century? Panelists give their opinions.
Doing Readings and Reading Don'ts
S.M. Stirling (M), Lee Martindale, Keith DeCandido, Nick DiChario, Michael Mayhew .
Once you agree to do a reading what do you do next? Panelists give tips on good Readings and what you should avoid at all costs.
Worst SF TV Money Can Buy
It's expensive, but why is it so bad? What was wrong with these SF TV shows?
Costuming from Books and Pictures
Costumers explain how to read a description or look at a picture and make the costume shown.
Dark Realism in Horror
Dave Smeds (M), Mandy Slater, Ed Bryant, Angela Kessler, Glenn R. Sixbury
Is the increase of Dark Realism in Horror good or the end as we know it?
Slide Show
Reading:
David Feintuch
Reading
Reading:
Open
Reading
Reading:
Laurel Winter
Reading
Autographing: Bob Eggleton
Autographing
Autographing: delphyne woods
Autographing
Autographing: Dennis Danvers
Autographing
Autographing: James Alan Gardner
Autographing
Autographing: Lisa Dunn
Autographing
Autographing: Mark W. Tiedemann
Autographing
Autographing: Ron Collins
Autographing
Recovering from Oops!
Artists discuss techniques they use to correct mistakes they make in their work.
Anime: Vision of Escaflowne 1-4
Anime: City Hunter- .357 Magnum
At the Zoo: Chez Passovoy
Tribute to the filk GOHs, Ann and Bob Passovoy.
Running a Large Masquerade
Sheila Lenkman(M), Jill Eastlake, Nancy Mildebrandt, Jacqui Ward, John O'Halloran
You need more than a large stage! Find out from the old hands what's involved in running a Worldcon masquerade.
My Favorite 'Minor' Characters
Minor characters don't always get the attention they deserve. Panelists tell who their favorites are and why.
Media Tie-Ins
Are media related novels really pushing non-media books off the shelf? The myths of media tie-ins examined.
Children's Reading for Older Children
Art Oriented Music Videos
Children's Storytelling
Meet-the-Pros
These are some of the pros planning to attend the meet the pros party, available for autographing: Catherine Asaro, Jim Baen, Paul Barnett, Stephen Baxter, Jim Belfiore, Hilari Bell, Carol Berg, Holly Bird, Bob Blackwood, Diane Blackwood, N.Taylor Blanchard, Charles Brown, Suzy Charnas, Brenda Clough, David B. Coe, Guy Consolmagno, Astronomer to the Vatican, Sheila Cooper, H. Ed Cox, Michael Dashow, Joy Day, Keith Decandido, Cory Doctorow, James Dorr, Lee Driver, Colleen Doran, Lisa DuMond, Linda Dunn, Bob Eggleton, Kate Elliott, Bill Fawcett, Jocelin Foxe, Howard Frank, Jane Frank, Kelly Freas, Laura Freas, Kate Freiman, Dave Freer (Baen Books), Carolyn Ives Gilman, James Glass, Stephen Goldin, John Grant, Kristine Grayson, Katherine Greyle, Anne Groell, Eileen Gunn, Joe Haldeman, Winifred Halsey, Harry Harrison (Tor), Kit Hawkins, Brenda Hiatt, Alexandra Honigsberg, David Honigsberg, Johnna Klukas, Greg Kostikyan, Marguerite Krause, Nancy Kress, Susan Krinard, Edward M. Lerner, Paul Levinson, Jacqueline Lichtenberg, Todd Lockwood, Jean Lorrah, Lubov, Catherine Lundoff, Derwin Mak, Jude Mandell (Simon and Schuster) ROMANCE, Louise Marley, David Marusek, Mary Mason, Wil McCarthy, Ron Miller, Kelly McClymer, Henry Melton, Lissa Michaels, Melisa Michaels, Elizabeth Moon, Chris Moore, Yvonne Navarro, Ingrid Neilson, Jody Nye, Margaret Organ-Kean, Teresa Patterson, L.W.Perkins, Andrew Porter, Madelein E. Robins, Roberta Rogow (St. Martins/Minotaur) Mystery, Patricia Rosemoor, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Fred Saberhagen, Karl Schroeder, Rebecca Schumacher (doll maker!), Charles Sheffield, Rick Shelley, Josepha Sherman
Where's Thursday?
Where's Thursday? It's in the Fan Lounge. In the 1970s and '80s, a question like "When's Phoenix and where's Thursday?" was common among Chicago fans. No, we weren't confused. "Thursday" was the name of an informal meeting of fen who gathered in each others' living rooms once a week -- on Thursday, of course. There was no formal business and the only rule was that Thursday was open to everyone. Leading lights of the Thursday Night Irregulars included many of the folks involved in bringing you Chicon 2000. The Fan Lounge is designed to give you a little of the flavor of what the living rooms in those third-floor walk-ups were like. Unfortunately, or fortunately, we can't provide the stairs, but we invite you to join us on Thursday night as we recreate our youth, collate a retrospective Windyapa and argue over whose turn it is to go out for more Coke.
Anime: Land Lock 1 & 2
Anime: Macross Plus: Movie
Hugo Nominee: The Iron Giant
Hugo Nominee: The Iron Giant
The Martian Future
Critiquing the Films
Costumers examine the wardrobes in film and tell you what was done right and what was done wrong..
New Life for Out of Print
With e-publishing, is there such a thing as 'out of print' anymore?
The Expected Star Trek Panel
David Ian Salter (M), Peter Knapp, Shane Tourtellotte
Get the latest Star Trek news here. Is it true there's going to be a new show?
WSFS Mark Protection Committee Meeting
Rise Up Singing Sing Song
Anime: Tekkaman Blade 2 #1
From Story to Script
Fiona Avery (M), Catherine Wells, Francis Hamit, Isaac Szpindel, David Gerrold
Panelists tell how to go from story idea to script and what a successful script should include.
Dune: The Mini Series
The Sci-Fi Channel previews the new miniseries.
Anime: New Dominion Tank Police 1
Anime: Voltage Fighter! Gowcaizer
Hugo Nominee: The Sixth Sense
Hugo Nominee: The Sixth Sense
Open Filk: Plain Bardic Style
Open Filk: Instrumental Jamming
Open Filk: Polite Mid-West Chaos Style
Kathy Mar
Filk: Mid-West Chaos Style
Anime: Ranma #1
Anime: Vampire Wars