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Ellen Muth unable to attend ConDor XV

It is with deepest regrets, I must announce that Ellen Muth has been forced to cancel due to a family tragedy. She is extremely disappointed that she won't make to ConDor as she's been looking forward to our event for almost a year. We will miss her and send her our prayers and thoughts of comfort.

Pearl, ConDor Chair

Friday Opening Hours

RPGA gaming starts at 9am, Registration opens at 11am, Programming starts at Noon. Anime programming starts at 3pm, but the Handlery Hotel Restaurant, the American Bistro, opens at 6:30am for Breakfast. For complete hours visit the respective pages of each department. See you soon!

Dancing in the Dark

The Old Globe Theatre has graciously donated a pair of tickets to Dancing in the Dark starring Scott Bakula. Dancing in the Dark is a musical based on the classic MGM movie The Band Wagon and runs March 4 – April 13 at the Old Globe Theatre. It showcases Mr. Bakula’s acting, singing and dancing talents. A drawing will be held for them and entry forms/box will be located at the ConDor Registration Desk. The winner will be announced 3:30 pm Sunday at the Pool View Room.

ConDor Passports

Last year we introduced People Bingo, a very successful mixer game that encouraged attendees to hunt for others who can fill a square on the card. This year we’re introducing a new “mixer game”, the ConDor Passport. The object of the Passport is to “visit” as many planets (Stationary Con Rooms), ambassadors on the United Planets Space Station (Dealers Room), Recruitment Centers (Fan tables), and assorted pleasure cruisers (Concerts & Room parties) to obtain a “stamp” from Customs Agents. A Destinations List will be included with each passport to help travelers find their way around the ConDor galaxy.

The Passports will be available at the ConDor registration desk but supplies are limited so get them while you can.
 
Thank you, 
Colleen Kelly Burks
S.P.A.C.E. Commander 

Death and Beyond Programming Takes Shape

ConDor programming will reflect the wide variety of interests of our attendees including SF, fantasy, horror, comics, science, technology, literature, movies, television and art. However, this year our theme is: “Death & Beyond.” A large segment of programming will cover an array of subjects within this theme in addition to other programming topics to interest everyone.

• More Guests: ConDor is pleased to announce the addition of Herb Jefferson Jr.
• Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry returns with evening programs
• RPGA gaming registration is open at www.warhorn.net/ConDorXV
• Our Anime Video Contest returns along with in-theme Anime programming
• SciFiHero.net runs the Media Room with expanded programming
• Friday evening Filk Concert returns, plus regular filking too.
• Saturday & Sunday Children's programming on the theme of “Pirates”
• After the Masquerade on Saturday, join us for Wizard Rock performances by “Marked as His Equal” and “Wingarium Leviosa”
• Death Race 2008 is the theme of our scavenger hunt on Saturday
• Don't forget our Art Show and Dealers' Room with unique and interesting purveyors of a wide variety of quality collectibles, art, jewelry, books, and fandom items.

Guests of Honor announced for 2008

Our Literary Guest of Honor is Timothy Zahn, author of more than twenty books, including the Thrawn trilogy that started the Star Wars Extended Universe in the early 90’s. Zahn's work isn't limited to Star Wars; he also wrote the Dragonback series and the popular Conquerors' Trilogy. He has also written short fiction and won a Hugo award in 1984 for his novella Cascade Point. His latest book is Allegiance set in the Star Wars galaxy released in January 2007 by Del Rey.

Ellen Muth of "Dead Like Me" has agreed to be our Media Guest of Honor. Not only is Ellen an actress but she is a member of Mensa, a student at the Lee Strasberg School, she received acclaim at age 14 starring as the young Selena in the Stephen King-based film, Dolores Claiborne. Her awards include Best Actress at the AFI for The Young Girl and the Monsoon (1999) and best supporting actress at the Japanese Film Festival for Dolores Claiborne (1995)

View our 2007 program book and the ConDor 14 daily newsletter The Scavenger, for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this a great convention!

And again we thank Tony N. Todaro of Todaro Communications, Inc. for the time and effort creating a brand new, professionally-designed web site.