Guest of Honor
Jim Martin’s Puppetry Workshop
Friday 2–4p
Puppetorium
Saturday 9:30–11:30a
Puppetorium
Jim Martin
A workshop on puppet performance. Due to time constraints and equipment issues, this workshop will not focus on television puppetry but the fundamentals of puppeteering. Participants are asked to bring their own puppets to work with. Due to the personalized, instructive nature of this event, participation is limited to 15 participants. No videotaping will be allowed in this event.
Developing a Character and Performing
Saturday 3:30–5p
Pennsylvania
Jim Martin
A workshop on developing a character and performing in a body suit that would emphasize how to project your character through a furry-style costume.
Meet Jim Martin
Sunday 10:30a–noon
Performance Hall
Jim Martin
A general talk about my career and experiences on the  and 
Plein Air Pioneers
Friday 4–5p
Presentation Room
James Gurney
This is a panel about the history of outdoor sketching and painting hosted by our Guest of Honor, James Gurney. Mr. Gurney will offer some unique insights into outdoor sketching and provide special insight into animal sketching.
Imaginative Realism
Saturday 10:30–11:30a
Presentation Room
James Gurney
How to Paint What Doesn’t Exist: Please join our Guest of Honor, James Gurney, in a wonderful discussion of imagining and creating realistic characters and creatures that do not exist. This should be a valuable panel to artists of all skill levels.
Color and Light
Saturday 4–5p
Presentation Room
James Gurney
Anthrocon’s Guest of Honor, James Gurney, will provide a slide show and discussion about color as it relates to realist painters. This panel may prove very insightful for artists who wish to focus on painting.
Colored Pencil Demo
Sunday 10–11a
Presentation Room
James Gurney
Anthrocon is proud to host a demonstration by Guest of Honor, James Gurney, of water-soluble color pencil techniques. All artists are welcome and encouraged to stop by and watch a true master at demonstrate his talents.
Convention
To Absent Friends
Thursday 6:30–8:30p
Performance
There are many individuals who cannot be at this year’s Anthrocon for a variety of reasons. This event is an opportunity to remember those who cannot be with us this year.
Pre-Con Social Mixer
Thursday 7–11p
Allegheny
Meet up with old friends and make new ones in this warm-up event before the convention gets underway. The Allegheny ballroom – “The Zoo” – is located on the third floor of the Westin. There will be cookies, brownies, and milk to snack on.
Dances
Thursday 9p–2a
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
Friday 10p–2a
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
Saturday 11p–2a
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
Anthrocon’s main-room dances are some of the best in the fandom, and this year’s are no exception! Thursday’s dances start out with great 80s and fursuit friendly grooves courtesy of Alphawolf and Rory, followed by more club-oriented grooves care of Pawz, Ironheart and Big Blue Fox. The energy doesn’t let down on Friday, with Dragonboy, Protocollie, Tek-Fox and Rukkus in full effect, and Saturday closes out the con’s dance schedule in style with sets by Banshee, Croc, and Renard.
Artists Alley Sign Up
Friday 10a–noon
Sandstone Club
Saturday 8–10a
Sandstone Club
Sunday 8–10a
Sandstone Club
Duncan
Signups for seats in Artist Alley.
Opening Ceremonies
Friday 11–11:30a
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
Anthrocon Board of Directors
Join us in the main ballroom as the Board of Directors officially open the convention and introduce our honored guests!
Presenting Furry Fandom to the Public
Friday 2–3p
Westmoreland
Uncle Kage
How do you talk about “furry” and the “fandom” to those who don’t know much about it? Are there good ways to break misconceptions? Our chairman, Uncle Kage, will be having a discussion about ways that you can discuss the fandom so that you can communicate what you want to clearly and get your point across in the best way possible.
Artists and Dealers Reception
Friday 9–11p
Exhibit Hall B
Uncle Kage, Petercat
Art Show artists and dealers are invited to meet and socialize with each other and with guests, staff, sponsors and supersponsors. Admission by invitation or ribbon only.
The Groove
Friday 9p–2a
Sandstone Club
Saturday 9p–2a
Sandstone Club
Don’t feel like the high energy of the dances? Up for musical entertainment, but still need to work on commissions? The Sandstone Club is just the place for you – a mixture of fun social events like open mic, laid-back live performances and chill DJs dropping ambient and groovy sounds to soothe your ears. Without a doubt, the Sandstone Club is the best place to wind down from the dances or a full day in the dealer’s den.
Memories of Wolfie
Friday 10–11:30p
Westmoreland
Sym Polarbear
A memorial for an absent friend, artist, and much more. Come and share you memories of Wolfie Darkwolfie. Come to laugh, to cry, and to remember.
Supersponsor Lunch
Saturday 11:30a–12:30p
Sandstone Club
Uncle Kage
All pre-registered supersponsors are invited to a special buffet luncheon with the Guests of Honor.
Charity Presentation
Sunday 11a–noon
Sandstone Club
Rigel
A special presentation done by Anthrocon’s designated charity, “Fayette Friends of Animals.” Please come and learn about this wonderful organization - to be followed by our charity auction!
Charity Auction
Sunday 1–2p
Sandstone Club
Rigel
Please help us raise funds for Anthrocon’s charity by attending our popular and entertaining Charity Auction! There will be many interesting items for you to bid on, and all proceeds go to this year’s charity - Fayette Friends of Animals.
Closing Ceremonies
Sunday 5:30–6p
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
AC Board of Directors
Join the staff and the Anthrocon Board of Directors in the main ballroom for the closing ceremonies of Anthrocon 2010. Following will be a brief feedback session.
Art
ToonSeum’s Annual Top Ten
Friday 1–2p
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
ToonSeum
Dinosaurs have been a part of the cartoon world since the beginning, from the time Winsor McCay put pen to paper to bring Gertie to life to the computer generated dinosaurs of today. The ToonSeum will pick their second annual Top Ten, with a Prehistoric twist! Covering both print and animation The ToonSeum presents The Top Ten Cartoon Dinosaurs! Featuring a special screening of  the one that started it all.
 Action, Drama, and Chickens
Friday 3–4:30p
Westmoreland
QuetzaDrake, Immelmann
QuetzaDrake and Immelmann discuss the history, origins, plot elements, future plans, and more regarding the webcomic . Includes tips on creating your own webcomic and a Q&A session.
The Best Furry Stuff
Friday 4–5p
Performance Hall
Petercat
What are the best furry comics, stories, movies, video, or games you’ve seen recently? Find out what you shouldn’t be missing! A review of the Recommended Anthropomorphics List and the winners of the Ursa Major Award, presented annually for excellence in the furry arts, as well as other favorites and suggestions from the audience.
Introduction to Watercolor
Friday 7–8p
Presentation Room
Genet
An instructional panel to help artists who wish to learn more about techniques and information when dealing with watercolors.
Express Yourself! Bringing Your Drawings To Life
Friday 8–9p
Presentation Room
Korth
A panel to help artists of all levels learn how to better draw expressions, from what you would normally think about like the head and ears, extending all the way to the entire body language! Here you’ll learn how to really bring your drawings to life, so be sure to bring your sketchbooks and pencils!
Making Digital Art for Cheap
Saturday 1–2p
Cambria
STrRedWolf
With the economy in ruins, you have to save on everything. Why spend hundreds on Photoshop, or even Windows? Here’s a guide on how to make art on the cheap.
From Fur to Figure
Saturday 3–4p
Presentation Room
Chad Kreuger
From beginning to advanced artists, this panel will help you understand how to transform live figures into any kind of creature using basic techniques and understanding of the human form, plus a little imagination. A live, non-nude model will be present, and I’ll illustrate how to pose and guide your own models to maximize the potential of your drawings. Everyone is welcome! Please bring something to draw with and some paper.
Mature Art Auction
Saturday 11p–12:30a
Performance Hall
Voice auction for items from the Anthrocon Art Show which are intended for mature buyers.
Introduction to Sculpture
Saturday 7–8:30p
Somerset
Fenris Lorsrai
Learn how to get started sculpting. Learn about different types of materials strengths and weaknesses, how to build an armature, techniques for making fur, feather, and scales, and much more. Includes demonstration in clay.
Theory of Art and MultiFurry
Sunday 1–2p
Presentation Room
STrRedWolf, KT
They’re around, always willing to lend an extra hand... Because they have more than two! Come discuss multifurry theory, and learn how to draw those odd furs.
ToonSeum Presents: 
Sunday 11a–noon
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
ToonSeum
 is a unique blend of storytelling and live cartoon illustration as performed by Joe Wos. Joe Wos has toured nationwide and has performed this program at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, The Charles M. Schulz Museum, and countless museums, festivals, schools and events across the country. Joe will present his feature story “Don On the Farm”, a pun-filled adventure for all ages!
Art Auction
Sunday 2–3p
Sandstone Club
Petercat
Voice auction for general artwork in the Anthrocon Art Show.
Family
Crafts
Friday 2–3p
Fayette
Eagle’s Flight
There will be 3 crafting projects available. One of which is to make a tail and mask. Designed for two years old and up.
The Basics of Magic
Friday 3–4p
Fayette
Heavy Horse
Come watch a short presentation of magic tricks followed with instructions on how to perform some of the tricks that you see.
Balloon Animals
Friday 4–5p
Fayette
Eagle’s Flight
Balloon animals will be made and given away for free.
Fursuit Story Hour
Saturday 11a–noon
Westmoreland
Firekeeper
Watch as some of Anthrocon’s finest fursuiters perform a classic fairy tale.
Beginning Drawing
Saturday 4–5p
Fayette
Calliope Tora
Learn the basics of how to draw simple characters. The presentation will be designed for all ages from five years old and up.
Basics of Origami: Making Animals from Paper
Sunday 2–3p
Fayette
Eagle’s Flight
Learn how to make two or three different origami animals.
Social and Fandom
Anthrocon Mentoring Program
Thursday 6:30–8p
Westmoreland
Rukario
An event designed to introduce new convention-goers to Anthrocon. This will be an opportunity to meet some of the Anthrocon staff and learn more about Anthrocon. A short tour of the convention spaces will follow.
Physically Challenged in the Furry Community
Friday 1–2p
Meeting Room
Rukario
Join Rukario in a “round-table” type discussion as he discusses the impacts that the furry community has had on his life, and offers suggestions and encouragement to those who are new to the community, and are physically challenged.
Furries and Sports
Friday 2–3p
Meeting Room
Jacob O’Hare
A get together for furs who like a little action in their lives, and like to talk sports.
What is Furry?
Friday 2:30–3:30p
Somerset
KP
Do you ever have a problem answering the question, “What is furry?” In this insightful discussion, Anthrocon’s programming director, KP, will be discussing the concept of anthropomorphic characters throughout history and how they apply to our society today. References may be made to works such as: Aesop’s fables, mythology, folktales, sports mascots, animated cartoon characters, corporate logos, and other places where anthropomorphic concepts can be seen today.
Animal Spirituality and Therianthropy:
An Introduction
Friday 2:30–4p
Cambria
BlackJack
An introduction to the basic concepts of animal spirituality and therianthropy, their similarities and differences, and current practices in both.
Ontario Furs
Friday 3–4:30p
Meeting Room
Dan Skunk
Meet furries from Ontario, Canada.
Florida Furs
Friday 4–5p
Somerset
KP
The state of Florida is home to a dynamic and robust furry community. This is a social meet and greet for those from around the state of Florida, and those who would like to meet up with the friendly furs from the Sunshine State!
Rodents
Friday 4–5p
Cambria
Matthias Rat
Gather round all ye rats, mice, beavers, squirrels, chipmunks, and others with pronounced incisors and a craving for some good chew! This is a time to celebrate our fellow rodents, share stories, art, and fursuits, and meet those of us who share this love of our little brothers and sisters.
African Animal Roundtable
Friday 6:30–7:30p
Sandstone Club
Antimon
A SIG about African animals, why we like them, what our interests in them are and a chance to meet like-minded people.
Hyenas Are Awesome
Friday 7–8:30p
Fayette
Atalhlla
A gathering to talk about hyenas and why they’re so awesome, and why we like them. Not just spotted hyenas, either, but all of them from brown to aardwolves because they’re awesome too.
Hoofers
Friday 7–8p
Meeting Room
Pony, AnimeAmy
Equines, ungulates, and anyone that just likes hoofed critters! We will be gathering for a laid-back, fun time where we get to know each other better and discuss why we’re better than everyone else!
TLK Fandom Meet and Greet
Friday 7:30–8:30p
Sandstone Club
Antimon
A chance for members of the Lion King (TLK) online communities to get together and catch up with one another, or meet new fans of the Lion King Universe. Members or former members of all communities are welcome: TLK-U, TLK Muck, TMCS, Wildfury, Bornwild, TLK-L, etc. This is more of a social gathering then a specific Lion King discussion session.
Metalfurs!
Friday 11:58p–1a
Westmoreland
Thrashbear
It’s a furry Headbangers Ball! Fans and performers welcome, come share war stories of the pit or the stage. Host will provide gee-tar and amp for face-melting awesomesauce.
Women in the Fandom
Saturday 9–11a
Somerset
ShadowStalker, Catchclaw
Stop by just to have fun, hang out and get to meet the other females in the fandom.
Furry4Life Meet and Greet
Saturday 10–11:30a
Meeting Room
Shy Matsi
Furry4Life is a furry-exclusive social network hosted on the Ning platform. At this event you’ll be able to meet some members of the more than eight thousand furs that make up the community and talk to the creator, who will showcase some features, pass out ribbons and discuss the network’s future. Everyone is welcome.
Friendly Feline Furry Fiasco
Saturday 11a–noon
Somerset
Mizuhiro Neko
This is the place for all the cool cats to come and hang out! Get to know your fellow felines, and have fun! Feel free to bring your own cat toys, or just come to hang out! Not a cat? Come and learn more about us kitties in a roundtable style discussion! All felines, big or small, are welcome to join in the fun, and non-felines are welcome to ask all the questions they like about us, especially if they bring us treats!
Hybrid Havoc
Saturday 1–2p
Meeting Room
Bitmapfox
A panel aimed at getting the fandom’s hybrids to meet and hang out.
Fit Fur
Saturday 3–4:30p
Performance Hall
ICY / ICEman, Beowulf
A furry artist and body builder is holding a panel for the furs who want the motivation and right basic knowledge of how to gain the right habits of weight loss or perfect what they already know through Q&A. Icy the dragon will be back after a year in Iraq as a department of defense contractor to share his experiences that he has regarding training with others and on his own.  
Therianthropy Roundtable
Saturday 3:30–5p
Somerset
BlackJack
A round-table discussion on details of therianthropy and otherkin, and the issues affecting them and their friends and family. Audience participation will be encouraged.
Huskies Meet and Greet
Saturday 3:30–5p
Sandstone Club
Shortwave
Mush, mush! Calling all huskies! It’s time for our annual get together and photo-op at Anthrocon! If you have a husky character, or just love those adorable curly-tailed critters, then please join us for a fun get together. If you have a husky fursuit, please come in suit and we can have a group photo-op at the end of the panel!
NorthEastern Furs Meet and Greet
Saturday 3:30–5p
Westmoreland
Tony Ringtail
A social gathering for the many furs that live in the northeastern United States. If you are a resident of the New England states, the mid-Atlantic states, eastern Canada, or just want to meet some of the folks in that region, then stop in for a while!
Marsupial Madness
Saturday 4–5p
Meeting Room
Danruk, Fuzzyroo
This panel is open to all attendees and is intended for those who either are or have a love for kangaroos and other marsupial species, cross breeds, hybrids, half morphs, alt characters... whatever! The panel is also intended as a friendly casual meet-and-greet and get together to bring as many of our fellow marsupials in one spot at one time. Sit with the Fuzzyroo and Danruk as they chat and casually coordinate an hour’s worth of time well wasted. This panel is going to also be fursuit-friendly (however fursuits are not required to attend.) Kangaroo, marsupial, and otherwise, please feel free to come and sit in character!
Japanese Kemono Cross-cultural Session
Saturday 7–8:30p
Westmoreland
Imuhata
In this panel, we’ll introduce and share Eastern furry culture,  Kemono is a unique culture from Japan which shares a base idea of anthropomorphism and many common similarities with furry. Though it plays a large role in the Japanese fan-art community, it unfortunately remains mostly unknown in America. The purpose of this panel is to share our knowledge of Japanese kemono community. We’ll touch on what kemono is, how it was invented, and what makes it different from furry. If you come see this session, you’ll also become more familiar with kemono in Japanese culture including its history and in anime or manga. Finally, we’ll introduce some of major kemono pioneer artists.
Furries of 
Saturday 8:30–9:30p
Meeting Room
Kelo
Meet and greet fellow furry players from everyone’s favorite MMORPG, 
Walking with Tigers:
A Personal Journey for Saving a Species
Saturday 8:30–9:30p
Presentation Room
WalkingTiger
Have you ever heard about endangered species or another important world issue and wanted to do something about it? Have you ever told yourself that you couldn’t or that you wouldn’t know how? Stop by this panel and discussion held by a young, experienced tiger conservationist as he shares facts and experiences on tigers and offers tips to others who may be interested in getting involved in a cause. Learn about an amazing, critically endangered species, meet like-minded people and become the change you wish to see in the world!
Using Your Powers for Good
Sunday 10–11a
Westmoreland
Oryx
The furry fandom is a diverse group of energetic and creative individuals that often go out of their way to improve the lives of others. Learn how you can lend a helping hand (or paw) by sharing your amazing talents to help further the missions of charities and organizations within your community. Oryx, Kodi, and Kuddlepup will share the story behind Critters for a Cause, Helping Pawz, and Pawpets and offer some insights into volunteering and how it can also benefit you as an individual.
Gathering of the Foxes
Sunday 1–2p
Meeting Room
Bitmapfox
A chance for the fandom’s foxes to meet and hang out.
Wind and Wings
Sunday 1–2p
Somerset
Arrow Quivershaft
An open discussion for those whose personas are included amongst our feathery kin, or those who just want to talk about birds. Topics include bird stories, why people choose avian personas, and just general chatter of the feathery sort.
Gathering of Dragons
Sunday 1:30–2:30p
Cambria
Sivren Highwind, Blastdav
Here be dragons! Come and meet others of your kind. Rawr!
Furry Life 2.0,  and You
Sunday 1:30–3p
Pennsylvania
Corri
Introducing people to the Virtual World of Second Life, Sharing SL experiences, meeting and seeing the person behind the avatar and showing the best of what “life” as a fur on “The Grid” is like.
Frozen Furs (Midwest Furs)
Sunday 2–3:30p
Somerset
Arrow Quivershaft
A meet-up for furs from the Midwestern states.
Reptiles and Dinosaurs
Sunday 2:30–3:30p
Cambria
Selendro
A gathering of people interested in the more scaly areas of the fandom.
Texas Furs Meet and Greet
Sunday 3:30–5p
Somerset
FuzzWolf
Howdy to everyone from the furs of the Lone Star State! If you’re from Texas or want to meet with Texas furs, please stop by for a visit. We can talk about Texas furry events, regional groups, barbecue, or anything else related to fandom in the great state of Texas!
Fursuit
Fursuit Charades
Thursday 8–9p
Westmoreland
RB
A fun activity for fursuiters before the con gets into full swing! Join us Thursday evening for a fun fursuiting game!
First Time Fursuiters
Friday noon–1p
Pennsylvania
Nevermint, Codex
Is this your first time fursuiting? Did you know Anthrocon has two fursuit headless lounges? Do you need some guidance and coaching on how to get the most of your fursuiting experience at Anthrocon? Join Nevermint and Codex for an informative panel on things that all fursuiters should know.
Fursuit Dance Preliminaries
Friday 1–3p
Sandstone Club
Jibba
If you are interested in being a finalist in the Fursuit Dance competition on Sunday afternoon, then you will need to come to the preliminary dance tryouts! Come down and show us your best moves to qualify for Anthrocon’s Fursuit Dance Contest!
Power of Pretend
Friday 1–2p
Pennsylvania
Yippee
Power of Pretend: Fursuit performance for the non-performer. Harness the imagination and the sense of fun inside all of us, to bring your character to life. Hosted by veteran fursuiter Yippee Coyote, featuring a short lecture followed by a participatory workshop. Come in suit, or bring head and paws.
Fursuit Care
Friday 2–3:30p
Pennsylvania
Wildwolf, Syberfox
Veteran fursuiter, Chad Laubach, aka Wildwolf, will be sharing information on the care and maintenance of fursuits. As an experienced costume technician at a major Florida theme park, Wildwolf will be sharing lots of information that will help you keep our fursuit looking its best.
Fursuit Meet and Greet
Friday 3:30–5p
Pennsylvania
Rory
A great way for the fursuiters to start the con! C’mon and join us in a party like atmosphere as the fursuiters kick off the con – fuzzy style! There will be music, dance, and a lot of fun to be had!
Fursuit Games: Recess
Friday 7–9p
Pennsylvania
Panda, Sharky
Come join Panda and Sharky for some fun and lighthearted fursuit games. These will not be physically intensive nor will they be judged competitively. Perfect games for beginner fursuiters.
Fursuit Friendly Dances
Friday 10p–1a ()
Pennsylvania
Saturday 10p–1a ()
Pennsylvania
Dances focused around the special needs of fursuiters! Our fursuit friendly DJ’s will be playing music and creating a fun and inviting atmosphere for fursuiters and non-fursuiters alike. These dances will typically have a lower BPM than the main stage dances and there will be appropriate lighting for folks to have a safe and fun time!
Fursuit Airline Travel 101
Saturday 10–11a
Pennsylvania
Huskers
This panel will provide you with information that you’ll need about traveling with a fursuit on contemporary airlines. Your host, Huskers, works in the airline industry and is certain to have a lot of great information!
Face/Body Painting and Costume Prosthetics
Saturday 10a–noon
Cambria
Hero of None
Have you been looking for an alternative to fursuiting at a con? Are you getting bored with painting on paper all the time? This panel will cover some of the basics to face painting and body painting, as well as costume appliances such as care and application of foam latex masks and custom fit dental fangs. Links with information and vendors will also be distributed.
Making Your Suit Live
Saturday 11a–noon
Pennsylvania
TOS
A workshop focusing on performance in suit as a constant action. Learn some basics of posing, movement, and foundations for stage performance. The workshop will utilize a collection of well known ear-worm songs with beats to remember for cadence of actions, repetition of common movements, and keep a particular focus on remembering that suits are generally a static face, requiring body motions and exaggerated movement to convey ideas. Coming to the panel in suit is strongly encouraged, but not required.
Fursuit Parade: Lineup
Saturday 1–2p
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
Yappy Fox
If you are going to be participating in the Fursuit Parade, the lineup begins in the Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom at 1:00 PM. The parade starts at 2:00 PM, so please try to get to the lineup early so that we can get the logistics organized.
Fursuit Parade
Saturday 2–3p
Special
Yappy Fox
The Anthrocon fursuit parade has been a tradition since 1997. Join parade organizer and leader, Yappyfox, as Anthrocon’s fursuiters show you their beautiful and elaborate fursuits and costumes in a colorful and spectacular display.
Fursuit Design and Construction
Sunday 10:30a–noon
Pennsylvania
Wildwolf
Chad “Wildwolf” Laubach has been building costumes and fursuits for over 10 years. His current experience at a well known Orlando area theme park has provided him with a great deal of technical knowledge about costume construction. Join Chad as he gives insight and information on many techniques used in fursuit construction.
Fursuiting Retrospective
Sunday 11a–noon
Westmoreland
KP, Yippee
Can you imagine a time when there were very few custom made fursuits at conventions? How about a time when there were less than a hundred fursuits in total at even the largest of conventions? Do you remember a time when there weren’t headless lounges at cons? This panel will be discussing the evolution of fursuiting into what it is today. All of this panel’s members have been actively fursuiting in the fandom for at least ten years, so this will truly be a panel about fursuiting history... from those who helped make it!
Fursuit Dance Finals
Sunday 12:30–2p
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
Jibba
Anthrocon’s finest fursuit dancers make their way to the Main Stage for a chance to win the title of Anthrocon’s Fursuit Dance Champion. Last year the stage saw some amazing dancers, and this year, there is sure to be more excitement and more amazing moves than ever before!
Fursuit Games: Team
Sunday 2:30–4:30p
Outside the Ballroom
Panda, Sharky
It’s time for the Fursuit Games: Team Challenge! Fursuiters will be arranged into teams and given the opportunity to play some inventive and challenging games! Whether you are participating or viewing, this is certain to be a fun and zany event! Note: Participants may be placed into teams randomly!
Costuming for the Physically Challenged
Sunday 2:30–3:30p
Meeting Room
Rukario
Costuming (also known as “fursuiting”) is an activity that is gaining increasing popularity amongst all ages and walks of life. Join Rukario as he shares his personal accounts as to the manner fursuiting has impacted his life, and gives tips and suggestions to other physically challenged furs who either do currently fursuit, or are considering it.
Gaming
Open Tabletop Gaming
Friday 9–2a
Tabletop Gaming
Saturday 9–2a
Tabletop Gaming
Sunday 9a–5p
Tabletop Gaming
Swift Fox
Do you have a few minutes to kill with friends before the next panel or show starts? Did you bring a collectable card game and need a place to challenge a fellow fur? Want to run a pick up session of a board or role playing game you brought along with you? Well stop on into the Tabletop Gaming room and rest your paws a spell. We have plenty of table space for board, role playing and card games available for you to sign up for and utilize. Don’t have a game with you? Anthrocon’s Tabletop Gaming room comes stocked with chess, checkers, backgammon, classic  dominoes,  and standard decks of cards for you to pull out and use while you are in the room. We’ll also have an animal themed puzzle or two that you can help complete as the weekend progresses. Please come on by, enjoy yourself and what we have to offer. All we ask is you respect the games available, put them back with all their pieces when you’re done having fun, and see that they don’t leave the room so others may enjoy them as well.
Looney Labs Game Demos
Friday 10a–noon
Tabletop Gaming
Saturday 10a–noon
Tabletop Gaming
Sunday 10a–noon
Tabletop Gaming
Silaria
Have a lull in your day? Come play with us! Stop by and join the Looney Lab rabbits and demo the many card and pyramid games published by Looney Labs. Come learn and play one of the many versions of  or  or play a pyramid game like  or  Or perhaps you think you’re lucky enough to survive a game or two of  Just look for the bright tie-dye and the friendly folks in lab coats. Typical games take from ten to thirty minutes.

Friday 11a–1p
Tabletop Gaming
Doctor
Welcome to the world of  where you either throw down or go home. This straight-from-Japan game is a combination of a card game mixed with the classic game of marbles. The game is centered around creatures called Bakugan from another dimension, who in our dimension take on the form of small marble like objects that burst open when played on a Gate Card to reveal the monster that lays dormant inside. Opposing sides battle to gain control of Gate Cards and to thwart their opponents. The game is fast paced and easy to learn.

Friday noon–1p
Tabletop Gaming
DrawsixBD
This Steve Jackson Games card game is a light-hearted competition between starship crews of catgirls in search of toys and loot. Each group of catgirls try to win the most toys by completing zany capers.
 Live
Friday 1–3p
outside Tabletop Gaming
Xavier Fox Shandi
The heist went off without a hitch – the biggest haul that anyone has ever seen – so big, in fact, that two rival gangs had to team up to pull it off. Now these mobs are back at the warehouse about to divide up the loot, but there truly is no honor amongst thieves. After all, if you’re in the hospital, you can’t be here to get your share....
 CCG Demo
Friday 1–3p
Tabletop Gaming
Fenris Lorsrai
Take control of a savage pack of werewolves as they battle to save the world from the forces of corruption. Rules will be taught and cards provided for new players. You will get to take home your cards. Experienced players, please drop by and check out playtest cards for the next set!

Friday 1–4p
Tabletop Gaming
Sunday 1–4p
Tabletop Gaming
Vidaroke
In  players try to be the dominant force on the island of Catan by building settlements, cities, and roads. On each turn dice are rolled to determine what resources the island produces. Players collect these resources to build up their civilizations to get to ten victory points and win the game. Multi-award-winning and one of the most popular games in recent history due to its amazing ability to appeal to non-gamers and gamers alike.

Friday 2–7p
Tabletop Gaming
W0lf Pawpaw
 is a fun, interesting, and often challenging strategy based trading card game. The play style is very unique, and is often said to be the midpoint or hybrid between  and  You can play with a friend or with as many people as you want. Paying tournament fee enables the player to get a free starter deck or custom deck. A variety of prizes will be given out to the winners of each tournament. Anyone visiting or participating in the panel will receive a free foil card with art by Mike Vega!
 LARP
Friday 4–6p
Tabletop Gaming
Saturday 4–6p
Tabletop Gaming
Sunday 10a–2p
Tabletop Gaming
Doctor
The Master has returned to Earth and has unleashed his new plot upon the poor attendees of Anthrocon 2010. Using a cyber conversion unit the Master is turning poor innocent furries into Cyberfurs. Who will save the world and Anthrocon from becoming nothing but mind-controlled Cyberfurs? Don’t worry – the Doctor along with an array of his companions new and old have come to thwart the Master’s plans. Come and follow the Doctor as either one of his many companions, or as a bystander who just had destiny dropped at their feet, or even assist the Master with his plans as either a villain or a furry upgraded to Cyberfur.

Friday 4–6p
Tabletop Gaming
Saturday 10p–midnight
Tabletop Gaming
Xavier Fox Shandi
Each player is an evil goblin servant of the evil Dark Overlord (Rigor Mortis, the Master of all Evils), and all the servants are gathered at the Dark Overlord knees to explain why they brought that last important mission, ordered by “His Evil Excellence” himself, to a failure again. Panic wraps you in its freezing grip, what can you do to save your poor skin? Could you say you are not the one to blame, but your inept companions?

Friday 7–10p
Somerset
Rigel
 is a variant of “Werewolf”, a social game of deceit, desperation, and deduction. Up to twenty-four players sit in a circle and, through a series of moderated night and day phases, attempt to determine who among them are werewolves. However, at the same time the werewolves are trying to remain hidden, disguised as villagers! Will the werewolves succeed in deceiving the villagers until it’s too late? Or will the villagers deduce the identities of the werewolves before they’re all eaten?
 Role Playing Game
Friday 7–10p
Tabletop Gaming
Saturday 7–10p
Tabletop Gaming
Rafferty
 is a role-playing game set at the cusp of a change in a fantasy world’s history. Dozens of different sentient races, cultures, and societies are converging upon the strategic island of Calabria. As a player, you will start with humble beginnings, only to become involved in machinations as each noble house vies for control. Which side will you take? Will you throw your dice with the Bisclavret, becoming a mercenary hoping for riches and glory? Can you stand against the Avoirdupois warriors, in their staggering numbers and unyielding formations? And what of the mysterious Doloreaux, with the rumors that they may have unlocked the secrets of the wizard-kings of yore? Or can you really hope to remain neutral as the fates of nations are decided? Come play with the game’s designer!
 Project Obsydian
Friday 8p–midnight
Tabletop Gaming
Zuki
World War II is over, but the allied forces are competing to clean up, contain or steal Nazi-twisted technology. Soviet forces have captured some kind of weird super soldier unlike any other and are asking the help of a combined allied force to extract it. But everyone has their own agendas. Double crossing and mayhem are the only probable outcome. Can you and your faction come out on top?
 “Chronological Confusion”
Friday 9p–midnight
Tabletop Gaming
Kodyax
Dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals both normal and evolved have begun appearing in Anarchy City. Hippo Daddy-O and War Horse are calling for all heroes to join their efforts to find out why this is all happening and put a stop to it. Meanwhile there is some confusion as to who is a hero and who is a villain as mayhem ensues. Generally think  vs. the  in a grudge match stirred up by the Past Master in  and you have a pretty good idea as to what’s going on.
Learn To Play  TCG
Friday 10–11:30p
Cambria
Saturday 10–11:30p
Cambria
Seppel
Furoticon is a new trading card game where you play as a well-renowned Owner competing against one or more Owners for dominance over your opponents’ harems. Furoticon features over fifty artists who have pooled their talents toward making a 179-card set.
Friday midnight–2a
Somerset
Saturday midnight–2a
Somerset
Blastdav
Life in a cursed village: one by one, night after night, scared villagers are becoming dinner for werewolves, so they try to defend themselves the best they can, by lynching all the suspects. Can you persuade them that you’re innocent while devouring them all? Determined by a given card, you will act out the role of that character and do your best to stay alive. This is a social game of strategy and deceit. No roleplay experience necessary.
 Demo
Saturday 11a–1p
Tabletop Gaming
Fenris Lorsrai
Build a habitat filled with real species. Make sure to provide food sources for your species and migration routes or they may go extinct! Who will have the most biodiverse habitat?  is an open source, Creative Commons project currently in open beta-testing. Come playtest the game before it’s released!

Saturday noon–1p
Tabletop Gaming
DrawsixBD
Steve Jackson Games’ hilarious and fun filled card game of killing monsters, stealing treasure and back stabbing friends.
 Zendikar Block Draft
Saturday 3–7p
Tabletop Gaming
Rick Woods
 is a strategy game you play with cards. Catch up on the new expansions in a casual environment by playing in this draft tournament with cards from Zendikar Block!
Saturday 3–4p
Tabletop Gaming
DrawsixBD
 is a tabletop game were players proceed to escape a zombie apocalypse, by killing zombies or escaping to the helipad. Depending on what expansions are used, areas include malls, jails, and forest.

Saturday 4–8p
Tabletop Gaming
Xavier Fox Shandi
Trouble is brewing once again in the deep bowels of Alpha Complex and only you and your *cough* elite band of Troubleshooters have any chance of chasing out the mutant Commie traitors! Stay alert! Trust no one! Keep your laser handy!
Live Action Roleplaying Chess
Saturday 8:30–10:30p
DLCC South Concourse
Ardy
Played on a 16’×16’ vinyl chess mat, with each player playing as a chess piece. Every player gets to act on every turn, with quick rock-paper-scissors combat and different special play cards for each piece type keeps the game exciting. The game is “fursuit friendly”, but suits are obviously not a requirement!

Saturday 9–10p
Tabletop Gaming
Rigel
 The wild game of moos, meows, and more! The Party Game where everyone is an animal... or at least sounds like one! Get ready for laughter as your friends suddenly start sounding like they were born in a barn!
 Playtest and Demonstration
Sunday noon–4p
Tabletop Gaming
LordFenrir
A corrupt judge in the Port City of Koldhron has declared you traitors to the Crown and has issued warrants for your arrest; however, you are innocent of the crimes you are accused of, and something seems out of place to you about the whole situation. Take the roles of wolves, foxes, coyotes, jackals, and dogs as you attempt to clear your names and uncover what is truly behind this plot against you....
Open  Gaming
Sunday noon–5p
Tabletop Gaming
Swift Fox
 is a science-fantasy tabletop miniatures game. It is an open session for two to six players of all experience levels. If you’re curious about the game, come and give it a try. Have your own 40K army? Put together a 1000 point unit and bring it along.
Puppet
Beginner Puppetry
Friday 1–2p
Puppetorium
Nonsanity
 Everyone talks to themselves from time to time, but have you ever taken the time to talk back? Just about any animal you can think of has been made into a hand puppet at some point, not to mention marionettes, shadow puppets, and ferrets-ona-steek. If you’ve got a puppet, bring it along, or try one of ours for size and learn the basics of puppetry.
Puppet and Plush Construction
Friday 4–5p
Puppetorium
Nonsanity, Recherei
Fetch the electrodes, Igor... We’re making  And we’ll show you how you can do the same. Anything can be a puppet (even a box – “S’alright!”) so fire up your imagination as we bring life to inanimate objects – from converted plush toys to your basic sock puppet. Even puppet stage construction, for those that like to hide behind things for one reason or another. (We won’t mind the hump if you don’t!)
Free-Hands: Puppet Practice Period
Friday 6:30–8p
Puppetorium
Joatmon
Don’t fret the pitchforks and torches, it’s all backstage from here. This is your chance to take the stage and perform for... nobody! The heat’s off, the house lights are up, and you can mess up all you like. This is the puppet practice period and the only applause you’re likely to hear is the sound of one hand clapping – as there’s likely a puppet on the other. Gawkers are welcome to come hang out too, but it’s so much more fun to get in on the action! Shove your hand in your sock and visit the other side of the curtain....
Pawpets Gone Wild
Friday 11p–1a
Puppetorium
OH and PA Pawpets
Come join the casts of Ohio Pawpets and PA Pets for a live version of their weekly webcast puppet show. Madness and mayhem may ensue... so long as  don’t sue. Please?
Kid’s Puppet Making
Saturday 1–2p
Puppetorium
Cuddles Cat, Nonsanity
Kid friendly, puppet approved! Bring the little ones down to the Puppetorium for a little arts and crafts and... puppet making! Let them craft their own little friend they can then take round the corner to watch the fursuit parade with right after. Make sure they put on a puppet show for you later! (That’s part of the deal!)
Puppetorium Mini-Masquerade
Saturday 10:30p–12:30a
Puppetorium
Nonsanity, Misc Cast
Music and skits and puppets! It’s the main stage Masquerade in miniature (though the laughs should be just as big.) The show will last until we run out of material or all the puppets explode, whichever comes first. Signup for performers ends when the last skit starts! (Yes, that means you can  be in it!)
Shadows & Strings
Sunday 9–10:30a
Puppetorium
Recherei
There are many different kinds of puppets beyond hand puppets. Join Recherei as he delves into the world of marionettes, shadow puppets, and other whimsical puppet types.
Funday Pawpet Show Live
Sunday 1–3p
Puppetorium
FPS Cast and Nonsanity
Since 1999, the Funday Pawpet Show has been entertaining and reflecting the interests of the fandom through laughter and random, zany performances. This web based program has remained on the air through the efforts and donations of its fans. Join the FPS cast as they bring their special brand of comedy, friendship, and absolute insanity to Anthrocon. Joining the FPS crew will be the incredible talent of Fluff and Such. This is a unique opportunity to see a live performance of a show with over ten years of hilarious history!
Performance
Filker Tom Concert
Thursday 8:30–10p
Performance Hall
Saturday 3:30–5p
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
Filker Tom
Come and join filker Tom Smith for a fun musical performance!
Whose Lion Is It Anyway?
Thursday 10p–midnight
Performance Hall
Saturday 10:30p–12:30a
Westmoreland
Semjay, Alkali
Come join us for an entire panel of your favorite improvisational games! Watch hilarity ensue as participants perform scenes spontaneously, without a script! Just like the TV show, we will play several popular improv games like “Questions Only” and “Party Quirks”. You are more than welcome to just come to watch, but everyone is encouraged to participate!
So This Is Your First Anthrocon?
Friday 1–2p
Westmoreland
Uncle Kage, 2, KP
Is this your first time to a furry convention? Maybe it’s your first time to Anthrocon? Well, this is a must do panel for you! This panel is held by three individuals sure to give you a wealth of knowledge and some amusement at the same time. Your convention chairman (Uncle Kage), acclaimed performer and prominent attendee (“2”) and your programming director (KP) will give you tips and advice for making the most of your weekend and having as few headaches as possible! Oh, and be sure to ask about 6:2:1 – the most important rule you’ll learn at Anthrocon!
Starting Improv: Who Am I?
Friday 1–2p
Somerset
Alex Santoro
Trying out improv comedy can be scary, especially when you have no clue what to do! However, once you know who you are on stage, half the battle is over. From a sweater-loving grandmother to a disgruntled pigeon, this panel in workshop format will discuss and practice techniques that can be used to create a realistic character in seconds.
Matthew Ebel in Concert
Friday 3–4p
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
Matthew Ebel
One of the fandom’s premier performers, Matthew Ebel has lit the furry world on fire with his unique Piano Rock style. He’s played shows at many conventions around the United States. Outside the furry world he’s backed up major label stars at the Grand Ole Opry, performs weekly as a featured channel on UStream, and is generating quite a bit of attention with his groundbreaking subscription site. Now he takes Anthrocon’s main stage for a fantastic concert you won’t want to miss.
Open Mic
Friday 3–5p
Sandstone Club
Jibba
If anyone ever wanted to do stand up comedy this is your chance to get up on stage and deliver your stuff. After you are done you can receive feedback from the host.
Anthropoly
Friday 6:30–8p
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
KP
It’s Anthrocon’s own game show! Contestants will be selected right out from the audience to compete and match answers with our distinguished panel of judges. The panelists represent six different aspects of Anthrocon: Writers, Artists, Puppeteers, Fursuiters, Performers, and a convention Staffer! Prizes are awarded to our winners. Who knows, you could be the next contestant to make it up on stage!
Method 1 Live at Anthrocon
Friday 6:30–8:30p
Performance Hall
Gir Tygrin, Nik Vulper
Do you like news? Comedy? Crazy Internet clips? How about beer? If you answered yes to any of these things then come and see Method 1 live! Join Nik Vulper and Gir Tygrin as they poke fun at current events, laugh about things they found on the internet, review a beer and generally make fun of the world we live in. Please note that this show is intended for adult audiences and may contain language or opinions not suitable for all viewers.
Let’s Make a Meme
Friday 7–8:30p
Westmoreland
Mangusu
Mangusu brings a fun a interactive presentation about favorite Internet memes that the furry fandom can embrace.
2, the Ranting Gryphon
Friday 8:30–9:30p
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
2, the Ranting Gryphon
2. the Ranting Gryphon returns to Anthrocon’s main stage! 2 has delighted audiences around the world with his unique brand of comedy. Anthrocon is proud to welcome back this amazing performer and his irreverent style of comedy! This is a highly attended event. We recommend that you arrive early to ensure good seating.
JR Stand Up Performace
Friday 9:30–10:30p
Performance Hall
JR
JR, the guy behind the Funday Pawpet Show’s characters of Poink and Hugh, and the mind behind the PoinkCasts, is doing a standup comedy show of his own. One hour, no holds barred!
Jibba Stand Up Performance
Friday 10:30–11:30p
Performance Hall
Jibba
What do diarrhea, the TSA, and racism have in common? Come find out.
Masquerade Rehearsal
Saturday 9a–noon
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
KP, JR
Required performance rehearsal for individuals who will be participating in the Anthrocon Masquerade.
Comedy Basics
Saturday 10–11a
Performance Hall
2
Join veteran comedian, 2, the Ranting Gryphon, as he provides insight into the world of comedy and the basics of standup comedy performance.
Anthrocon Masquerade
Saturday 7–8:30p
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
KP, JR
One of Anthrocon’s signature events! The Anthrocon Masquerade is an event designed to provide amateur and professional costumers and visual artists a showcase in which to demonstrate creative performance and presentation skills. The Masquerade is the prime location to express yourself and your performance talents by providing entertainment for Anthrocon’s attendees. This is a show you won’t want to miss. (Saturday morning rehearsal is mandatory for performers.)
Odyssey Book X:
King Aeolus, the Laestrygonians, and Circe!
Saturday 7–9p
Performance Hall
Didaskalos
Mr. Miner will host a evening of Homeric Story-telling, from the Tenth Book of the Odyssey.  get to participate by reading the English translation! Listen to the call of the witch Circe, whose drugs and spells turn men into tame beasts... until the hero Odysseus, with the help of the Greek god Hermes and the famous magic herb “Holy Moly”, breaks her power and makes her his concubine, and rescues his men.... The translation used will be Rodney Merrill’s, which actually makes  move to a hexameter beat!
Uncle Kage’s Story Hour
Saturday 9–10:30p
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
Uncle Kage
Our venerable chairman, Sam Conway – affectionately known as “Uncle Kage” – takes time out of his hectic schedule to share some stories of his travels with the attendees of Anthrocon. Kage has been delighting the furry fandom with his stories for many years, and this is your chance to hear him telling some stories reserved exclusively for Anthrocon! This is one of Anthrocon’s most attended events. It is suggested that you arrive early for the best possible seating.
Rooftop Drum Jam and Dance
Saturday 10p–midnight
Special
Wgg the Gnoll
Anyone can bring any kind of drum, instrument or noise maker if they wish to participate. Those without anything to play are welcome to dance to the beat or just watch. (I strongly encourage fursuiters to come dance, the area is well lit and there’s plenty of room.) Think of this as a “tribal” alternative to the Saturday night techno dance party. This is not a workshop to learn how to play the drums, rather, it is an opportunity for anyone to bring their own drums and/or (non-electric) noise makers and join a free-form jam.
Starting Improv: Who Are You?
Sunday 11a–noon
Somerset
Alex Santoro
Once you have your character, what can you do to make a funny scene? Luckily, you’re not alone on stage! Discovering the relationship between characters is essential in creating humor. This panel will examine how comedy can be found in the interactions and emotions that appear in everyday life.
DJing 101: How to Kick Ass at a Con
Sunday 1–3p
Performance Hall
Protocollie
Experienced fandom DJs offer insight, tips, and information on how to effectively play to a crowd with a convention focus.
Bucktown Tiger Concert
Sunday 2:30–4p
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
Bucktown Tiger
It’s the musical tiger! Bucktown Tiger takes Anthrocon’s main stage for a special performance that is sure to delight and entertain!
Starting Improv: What am I doing?
Sunday 3–5p
Pennsylvania
Alex Santoro
The world of improv comedy is huge. From the panel of psychologically disturbed characters in the game Bad Advice to four simultaneous scenes constantly rotating in Revolver, there’s a game for every taste! Everyone is invited to join in or just sit back and watch as we learn some of my favorite improv games.
2-Gether on Stage:
Charity Performance with Uncle Kage and 2
Sunday 4–5p
Performance Hall
2, Kage
Uncle Kage and 2, the Ranting Gryphon are at their finest when they share the stage together, and that is just what they will be doing. This is an exclusive performance in support of Fayette Friends of Animals. Leave your inhibitions at the door since there is no telling what these two will say or do. Tickets are $10 each and will be on sale at the charity table in the Dealer’s Room. Don’t delay! Seating is limited to three hundred tickets!
Science and Technology
Furry Hams: Ham Radio 101
Friday 12:30–1:30p
Cambria
Oryx, Yappy
CQ CQ CQ – this is KF3RRY calling! This panel will provide an introduction to amateur radio and explain why this hobby is particularly popular within the fandom. Learn how you can take advantage of this incredibly powerful hobby to stay in touch with your friends at conventions, use amateur radio satellites, and talk worldwide using HF to connect with hams all over the globe. Information regarding the Fox Hunt and the Field Day event will also be given during the panel.
Science of Furry: Genetics 101
Friday 1–2:30p
Presentation Room
Terrulen
What is genetics, how does DNA work, what’s a chromosome, and what’s epigenetics all about?
Furry Hams: Fox Hunt
Friday 4–5p
Special
Yappy Fox
There will be a fox hunt again this year at Anthrocon! A fox hunt is much like trying to locate a radio tagged animal in the wild. Using receiving equipment, one tries to triangulate in on the radio transmitter attached to an animal. You don’t need to be a Ham radio operator to participate in a fox hunt; all you need is a simple handheld scanner radio. With a scanner or a HT, you can go out and hunt the foxes. A stationary fox will be at 144.340MHz and a roaming fox is at 146.565MHz. Both foxes will CW “K9YAP” so you can identify them.
Science of Furry: Pseudoscience
Saturday 1–2p
Presentation Room
Terrulen
A discussion of the sciency-sounding tech used to justify furry characters in sci-fi, and how legitimate could any of them be?
Furry Hams: Amateur Radio Field Day
Saturday 3:30–5:30p
rooftop of DLCC
Sunday noon–2p
rooftop of DLCC
Oryx
The Furry Hams will be running an event station on the rooftop of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center for Amateur Radio Field Day. Field Day is the largest single event in Amateur Radio in the world, encouraging ham radio operators get on the air and contact other hams. Points are awarded for the most contacts they can make in the 24 hour event. Everyone is invited to join in our activities and get a chance to operate on a radio and make contacts throughout the nation and perhaps even around the world! Best of all, you do not need to be an Amateur Radio operator to participate!
The Adult Science of Furry
Saturday 7–8p
Presentation Room
Terrulen
What are the origins of those bizarre features in humans that artists keep copying, and emphasizing, in furry art? An exploration of everything from bipedalism, hairlessness, mating behavior, and why humans are disproportionately endowed compared to their cousins in the animal kingdom. Warning: Will contain material not suitable for minors.
Animals and Aboriginal Culture
Saturday 8:30–10:30p
Westmoreland
Bernice Gordon
Many people in the furry fandom seek aboriginal knowledge and culture in order to decipher and relate to the natural world – like animals – around us. This invaluable knowledge is widely spread in the art and furry culture, being depicted and used as a base for spiritual and entertainment content. However, it isn’t always correct. This panel covers a number of topics including: Separating fact from fiction, animal symbolism, art, and a Q&A session (“sharing circle”). During the lecture culturally specific items will be displayed, and their cultural use explained.
Soaring With the Birds
Sunday 10–11a
Fayette
2
Have you ever wanted to soar through the sky? Hang gliding is a great way to experience the joys of flight. Would you like to know more? This panel will provide an introdution to hang gliding. Already an experienced hang glider pilot? Share your stories and experience.
Science of Furry: Putting It All Together
Sunday 2:30–3:30p
Presentation Room
Terrulen
Adding animal traits to humans or human traits to animals. How to use the stuff you learned in Genetics 101.
Furry Research Results and Q&A
Sunday 3:30–5p
Westmoreland
Dr. Gerbasi
We will discuss previous research projects and answer questions and appreciate and welcome suggestions and comments from attendees.
Extinction Today
Sunday 4–5p
Presentation Room
KP
Our planet’s history is filled with stories of extinction. From the age of the dinosaurs, to our contemporary world, many animals and species have come and gone. Is extinction natural? Is it preventable? In this panel, we’ll talk about some of the many fascinating creatures that are no longer in our world, and about the events that led to their disappearance.
Furry Hams: Amateur Radio Repeater
Thursday late – Monday afternoon
special
Cheetah
Be sure to monitor the KF4RRY 2m/70cm repeater for updates on radio related events, fox hunt coordination and to find other Furry Hams. The event repeater should be on air from late Thursday afternoon to Monday afternoon. Any questions? Ask for Cheetah, K1TTY, on air. Full duplex 70cm: 443.4MHz/448.4MHz (output/input); tone: 100.0. Half duplex 2m: 147.555MHz; tone: 100.0 (cross-band repeat, simplex). The CTCSS tone is transmitted on both outputs, so set your radios for Rx Tone Squelch. 2m intermod is wicked in the Pittsburgh area, so use of the 70cm is recommended. A gentle reminder to all operators: Please wait a moment after keying up before speaking.
Writing
Rules for Writing Fiction
Friday 2:30–4p
Presentation Room
Terry Wessner
Learn what separates great stories from bad ones. When to apply the rules, when to break the rules and how to go beyond them!
Realistic Animal Characters I
Friday 7–8p
Cambria
Rathacat
Clare Bell is the author of the Ratha series, which is noted for its naturalistic and realistic portrayal of its prehistoric cat characters. She shows you how she helps readers experience the thoughts and perceptions of a non-anthro realistic animal character. Begin by choosing your favorite species, then discover and list intriguing details to use in your description.
Realistic Animal Characters II
Saturday 11a–noon
Fayette
Rathacat
Now you bring your creation alive in a short description from your character’s POV. First, Clare will use a selection from her own series as an example. Next, using the list of details, write about your character moving through its world, seeing, smelling, hearing, (if a bat or dolphin) echo-locating, or any other sense. Don’t forget movement. Does your creature shuffle, swim, gallop, lope, bound, crab sideways, slither? How does it experience its own body? You might want to try acting out your creature to get a better feel for it.
More Rules for Writing Fiction
Saturday 3:30–5p
Cambria
Terry Wessner
Find out what makes a great story, along with some effective and practical techniques for turning your ideas into compelling stories.
Realistic Animal Characters III
Sunday 3:30–5p
Cambria
Rathacat
Having (hopefully) developed enough enthusiasm to continue developing your character even after the last panel, bring your work to share and critique. Did you make your animal too human or so alien that it only confuses readers? How can you fix the problems? There’s a delicate balance here and Clare will help you find it. Hopefully everyone will take home a new, unique, and exciting realistic animal character to enliven the pages of their fiction.
Videogaming
Open Videogaming
Friday noon–10p
Butler
Saturday 10a–10p
Butler
Sunday 10a–4p
Butler
Kiric, Turtyl
Need to take a break from the furry madness? Are the elevator lines too long? Want to relax with some friends? Want to run them off the road, or score more points, or just plain beat them up? The video game room has five stations of the latest-generation consoles, as well as some stone-aged counterparts, to take your mind off whatever you were thinking and let loose with graphically-charged abandon! We’re also holding several tournaments throughout the convention, so if you’re interested in seeing which fur is the best, look no further! Stop in and see what the commotion is about!
 Tournament
Friday 10p–midnight
Butler
Kiric, Turtyl, Omnibahumut
Channel your inner Mario, Link, Snake, or Pikachu in the brawl of the century! The newest installment of the Nintendo fighter series on the Wii will be the battleground; will you take up the challenge? We’re taking the first sixty-four people, so come early, and stay to watch the whole tournament play out. Good luck and fight hard!
 Tournament
Saturday 11a–2p
Butler
Mykell Wildfire
It’s time for the ultimate throw-down! Join the battle as fighters duke it out in the Anthrocon 2010  Tournament. Think you have what it takes to come out on top? Then sign up and show everyone what you’re made of!
 Tournament
Saturday 3–6p
Butler
Wolf Pup TK
 Competitive puzzle game, what more needs to be said? Line up blocks to clear them from your screen, and form chain reactions to send garbage-blocks to your opponent. Players of all skill levels welcome!
 Tournament
Saturday 10p–1a
Butler
Miltonius Prime
Do you enjoy showing off your  skills in front of strangers? Banging on plastic controllers and singing loudly or badly in a group setting? So do we, but we’re the ones running the tournament. Compete with and against others for the approval of judges, earn stars and applause for something you do by yourself in your basement (not that.) Did we mention prizes? There might just be prizes... or soul-crushing defeat. But also prizes!
 Tournament
Sunday 1–4p
Butler
PhoenicIan
Look out, the arrows are coming! It’s up to you and your friends to stomp them away, in the Great Stompfest 2010...also known as the Anthrocon 2010  Tournament! Once again hosted by PhoenicIan, be prepared for crazy songs, flying arrows, and more twists than, uhm... I guess, uh, a bag of Twizzlers! Come join us in the gaming room for competition, or just to hang out and play! All skill levels are welcome, but only the best of the best can win prizes, like free registration for next year!