Artists speculate the grandeur of creating space art, their inspiration, and how they reach for the stars. Maggie Schill moderates.

Jon R. Osborne has opened up his series, the Milesian Accords, to contributors for the first time. This panel will explore the series and will provide some readings from new contributors.

Toni Weisskopf hosts a tribute to the late Science Fiction icon David Drake.

Open Filking hosted by Gray Rinehart - come and participate!

Toni Weisskopf hosts Walking with the Pros, a chance to get a little exercise before the con on Saturday morning. Meet outside the dealer's room.

Avast ye swabs! Irene Zielinski will GM "Scurvy Buggers", a troupe-style ahistorical fiction pirate RPG of her design. Up to 6 players. 2 hours.

Author/Editors Bill Webb and Kevin Steverson offer up a 2 hour workshop entitled: You're Writing a Book, Now What? Sage advice for the budding and seasoned author.

YA Author Jared Austin will read from his works.

Come by the Author's/Artist's Alley to chat, buy a book or get an autograph!

William Joseph Roberts will host a session of Steve Jackson Games "Car Wars."

Come out and watch a Terrain Building Demonstration by artist Anita Moore.