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Friday, March 17
 

6:00pm EDT

Star Trek: Classic vs. JJ Abrams
A discussion of the classic tv series and the JJ Abrams reimagining.

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Friday March 17, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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9:00pm EDT

Think Geek, by the geeks!
Join Think Geek staff and cosplayers ArrowStar Cosplay for a discussion of the company, the products, the store and more!

Friday March 17, 2017 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
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Saturday, March 18
 

10:00am EDT

Star Trek: Online- A Discussion on the Game- Canon or Non- Canon
A discussion about the online game Star Trek and if it should be included in the canon of Trek.

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Saturday March 18, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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11:00am EDT

Star Trek: The Captains- Who is Your favorite and Why
A discussion about the captains in the Star Trek franchise and who are the favorites and why.

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Saturday March 18, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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12:00pm EDT

The Women of Star Trek- from T’Pol to Janeway
A discussion about the women in the Star Trek universe. Who are your favorites?

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Saturday March 18, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
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1:00pm EDT

Breakthrough Starshot and Interstellar Exploration
Discussion of various efforts to explore beyond our solar system, what we’ve found, and what we hope to find.

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Pamela Gay

SIUE / Astrosphere
I am an astronomer, writer, and podcaster focused on using new media to engage people in science and technology. My most well known project may be Astronomy Cast, a podcast I co-host with Fraser Cain (Producer of Universe Today). Each week, Fraser and I work to take our listeners... Read More →

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Saturday March 18, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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2:00pm EDT

Jay Stuart's 'Symphony of Horror' Making and Self Publishing Tips
Come see local artist Jay Stuart speak on his experience in self publishing and creation of his book "Symphony of Horror" which started as a 2015 Inktober project based off the 1922 silent film "Nosferatu". Jay Stuart will explain the process of the making of the book from storyboards to editing. He will also be giving a special viewing of his musical film slideshow of the book that was only presented at the book release in October 2016 at Ripe Art Gallery of Huntington NY.

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Jay Stuart

Jay Stuart Art and Comics/ Ripe Art Gallery
At a young age, JRS found himself drawing things from out of his mind, inspired by the depths of his imagination. As he got older, he began studies at Hoftsra art classes for the young and then attended the School of Visual Arts in NYC studying illustration and cartooning. Since then... Read More →


Saturday March 18, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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3:30pm EDT

STARFLEET: Joining a club that has existed since 1974
A discussion about STARFLEET, the International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc.

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Saturday March 18, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
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5:00pm EDT

Fantastic Realism in Art
3 of the best in the industry discuss how they make the imaginary seem so darn REAL!

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Scott Grimando

Grim Studios
Award winning illustrator Scott Grimando will be showcasing many of his iconic book covers as well as his personal, Art of the Myth, series. His first book, The Art of the Mythical Woman, Lucid Dreams, from SQP has become an art students standard for insights into the modern creative... Read More →
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David O. Miller

TSR, GDW, White Wolf Publishing
Science Fiction and Fantasy illustrator David O. Miller has created art for many RPG game companies such as TSR, GDW, White Wolf Publishing, Steve Jackson Games, West End Games and Wizards of the Coast, as well as other genre publishing companies including Baen Books, DoubleDay Science... Read More →


Saturday March 18, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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6:00pm EDT

Heroes vs. Villains Meetup
Saturday March 18, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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8:00pm EDT

"The Mystery Shack:" Gravity Falls Meetup
Saturday March 18, 2017 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
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Sunday, March 19
 

10:00am EDT

Amateur Author Angsting Hour
Are you hoping to get published? Are you trying to decide if you even want to be? Are you dreaming of the day you sit down to write your brilliant novel, but never quite seem to have time? Are your friends and family just really really sick of hearing about your writing angst? Come, let's talk about inspiration, time management, where to send the darned thing, and all the other things writers like to obsess about.

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Roy Mauritsen

guest, Perseid Press and Padwolf Publishing
In a career spanning over two decades as a professional graphic designer, Roy Mauritsen is also an award-winning digital fantasy artist of the Chess Pieces series and author of the Shards of the Glass Slipper series. Presently, Mr. Mauritsen is an art director overseeing both Perseid... Read More →

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Sunday March 19, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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11:00am EDT

Stump The Experts
Ask questions, and see if our panel of experts can come up with the right (or at least a convincing) answer!

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Gary Shaw

Touro Law School
rofessor Shaw has been a member of the Touro Law Center faculty for thirty-two years. Professor Shaw served as Vice Dean of the Law Center from 2000-2008. From 1995-1997, he served as Internet Coordinator of the Law Center, in which position he played a major role in the creation... Read More →


Sunday March 19, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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12:00pm EDT

Bullsh!tting
Can you tell truth from lies, when the lies are told by professional writers, scientists, and performers? Can you fool the panel when it's your turn to bullsh!t?

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Matthew Newhall

Long Island Linux User Group
Professional sysadmin Rockefeller University, Scifi author, open source advocate (LILUG, Linux as comp sci), inventor, originator of the civilization gene and legal distribution, dad of geeks! Let's make society psychopath proof together. Peaceful near anarchy is natural in a world... Read More →

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David Carlos

I am the CTO of B&L Management, a 40-year-old residential construction and property management company that has built and managed thousands of apartments in Manhattan. Prior to joining B&L, I was the co-founder and CTO of Myhomepayge, an online communication platform for residential... Read More →
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James Prego

Adjunct Professor of Biology
Dr. Prego is a naturopathic doctor from Long Island and a past recipient of the NYANP's Physician of the Year award. He is an adjunct professor of Biology at Molly College, NCC, and LIU. A longtime fan of science fiction, he enjoys discussing xenobiology, health in space, fusions... Read More →
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Gary Shaw

Touro Law School
rofessor Shaw has been a member of the Touro Law Center faculty for thirty-two years. Professor Shaw served as Vice Dean of the Law Center from 2000-2008. From 1995-1997, he served as Internet Coordinator of the Law Center, in which position he played a major role in the creation... Read More →

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John Grant

John Grant is author of some eighty books, of which about twenty-five are fiction. His "book-length fiction" Dragonhenge, illustrated by Bob Eggleton, was shortlisted for a Hugo Award in 2003; its successor was The Stardragons. His most recent story collection is Tell No Lies (2014... Read More →


Sunday March 19, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
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1:00pm EDT

Grr... Argh... The Whedonverse Meetup
Sunday March 19, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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2:00pm EDT

Does Humor Belong In Science Fiction & Fantasy?
Of course it does, silly! Our panel talks about their favorite humorous pieces and how to infuse the funny in your writing

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Glenn Hauman

Comic Mix
Glenn Hauman has over 25 years of experience in publishing and was a pioneer in ebooks. Mr. Hauman has worked as an author, graphic designer, editor, photo retoucher, CD-ROM producer, story consultant for films, and radio show host. His Star Trek book, "Creative Couplings", got worldwide... Read More →
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Pat Shand

PAT SHAND writes comics (Destiny NY, Vampire Emmy, Robyn Hood), novels (Avengers, Iron Man, Charmed), and more. He lives in New York with his fiancée Amy and their zoo of cats. You can follow him online @PatShand on all platforms.


Sunday March 19, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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3:00pm EDT

An Hour with Rikki Simons
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Rikki Simons

Anime Guest of Honor
You know Rikki as the voice of the robot in a dog suit, GIR from Invader ZIM! And the pop culture scene does too, as fans embrace the chance to meet Rikki in person at his appearances worldwide. As a writer he is known for the science fiction and fantasy novel Hitherto a Lion.Original... Read More →


Sunday March 19, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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5:00pm EDT

Dressing for the Two Sides of the Force
Learn about creating high quality Jedi and Sith costumes from the members of Endor Temple.

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Sunday March 19, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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