WORKSHOPS and SEMINARS
FRIDAY
4:00 - 5:00pm: Air Blaster Modding 101: The art of breaking your toys with style! Learn how and what paints to use, how to machine plastic, and how to give your gun mo’ powah! Hosted by the War Paint Artisans.
4:00 - 5:00pm: Recommended Sci-Fi Reading. Running out of good books to read? Get the scoop on the best that’s out there! By Mary Jo Chrabasz.
8:00 - 9:00pm: Red Hot Annie Burlesque Show
9:00 - Midnight: Karaoke Party!
SATURDAY
11:00 - Noon: Land of 10,000 Spirits: Join the Mississippi River Valley Ghostbusters as they spin some yarn and discuss real hauntings happening in Minnesota. They will show you the various locations of their area spirits involving priests, co-eds, and gangsters!
11:00 - Noon: Meet the Star Wars 501st Costumers: The 501st Legion is the world’s largest Star Wars costuming organization. Meet members of the 501st Legion’s Midwest Garrison, and learn about all the charitable and exciting events they do, how they make their costumes and how to join!
12:15 - 1:15: The Wookieepedia: Steven Greenwood, co-founder of the famous Star Wars Wookieepedia talks all about it’s creation, development and how YOU can contribute!
12:15 - 1:15: Basic Costumer’s Makeup: Proper makeup FX can make or break your costume. Get the tips to be your best! Hosted by Image Works FX.
1:30 - 2:30: Ernie Hudson Q&A Session
2:45 - 3:45: Tools of the Trade: The Equipment of REAL Ghosthunting: Steve Szyndrowski of the Midwest Paranormal Research Society takes you through the
facts and fiction of real ghost hunting!
2:45 - 3:45: Poorhammer 40k: Miniature war gaming on a budget (with a focus on Games Workshop but techniques that can apply to many hobbies). Great for beginners. Hosted by the War Paint Artisans.
3:00 - 4:00: Costume Contest
4:00 - 5:00: Ghostbusters 3: We all know how WE think the next movie should be. Be a part of this discussion and share your vision! Hosted by Chicago Ghostbusters.
4:00 - 5:00: Recreate Famous Star Wars Scenes: Take your SW themed room parties to the max by recreating famous scenes! Jabba’s Palace, Hoth, the Trash Compactor and more! Hosted by Shauna Knight.
5:15 - 6:15: Zombie Makeup 101: Don’t go to your next party looking like a cheap zombie wanna-be! Learn how to do it right!. Hosted by Image Works FX.
6:00 - 8:00pm: Crossing the Streams VIP Bash with Ernie Hudson
8:00 - Midnight: Imperial Ball
SUNDAY
11:00 - Noon: Chicago Ghosts: An hour packed with Chicago’s best ghost stories (bring your own PKE meter!) Hosted by Mary Jo Chrabasz.
LOCATION
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London
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London
Paris
O’Hare
London
Paris
O’Hare
London
Paris
London
O’Hare
O’Hare
Paris