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Babel Con in August

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Cajun Hobbit Joined: 04 Jun 2007 Posts: 379 : Location: Baton Rouge, LA Items	Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 3:15 am    Post subject:   BabelCon’s media guests are actor Robert O'Reilly, who played Klingon Chancellor Gowron on “Star Trek The Next Generation” & “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”; actress Lee Meriwether, who played Catwoman in the original Batman movie, as well as the computer image "Losira" in a classic Star Trek episode, plus a scientist in “The Time Tunnel”; and Vaudeville performer Bob May, the original Lost in Space Robot. BabelCon’s science guests are Miguel Rodriguez, NASA's Director of the Operational Systems Engineering Office at the John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida, discusses current and future NASA projects and goals; Dr. Robert Hynes from the LSU Department of Theoretical Physics, discusses state-of-the-science physics and beyond; Dr. Charles Gramlich from Xavier University's Department of Biological Psychology lectures on how different alien biology would produce various types of sentient species; Bill Lee, paleontology expert that volunteers at the Florida Museum of Natural History, discusses recent research, fossils, and the uncovered secrets of the ancient ages of planet Earth. Also in the guest lineup is T.A. Chafin and Polly Luttrell, authors of "The Nitpickers Guide to Star Wars"; local horror author Deborah LeBlanc; fantasy author M.B. Weston; role-playing game author Randy Richards; former editor for Marvel and DC Comics, (and a Star Trek book author) Bob Greenberger; award-winning Sci-Fi poet Robin Mayhall. BabelCon’s discussion panels include, but are not limited to, "Writing and Publishing 101", "Strings, Branes, Sparticles & Quantum Alternate Realities"; "Animal Abilities and Carnivorous Plants", "Astronomy of Battlestar Galactica", "Gender & Star Trek"; plus Bob Greenberger comments on movies, books and TV; and our media guests each have their own discussion panels. In addition, there are many shows planned, such as live rocket demonstrations, The Bedlam Bards’ Renaissance folk music, belly dancing, a proposed historic SCA demo, a Sci-Fi & Fantasy art show, a Pirates of the Caribbean interactive show, a day-long medieval Knighting Ceremony performed by the Acadiana Medieval Faire, martial arts demonstrations, and live action role playing games. At the end of the evening The Rocky Horror Picture Show is performed by the Transylvanian Electric Company, followed by the Rockin’ Horror Dance Party in honor of Anne Rice’s Vampire Lestat Fan Club as emceed by national horror hostess, Diviana. Figrin D'an, formerly of the Modal Nodes j**z band, will be on hand to DJ and deliver us some out of this world Bith dance tunes. Videos are continuously played throughout the day in the video room. Our tentative lineup is "How William Shatner Changed the World" (documentary), "Uber Goober" (documentary), "Gamers" (movie), "Batman The Movie" (original 60's classic), "Star Trek" (classic TV episode), "Lost in Space" (TV episode), "The Science of Star Trek" (documentary), to name a few. In the Dragon’s Den attendees can participate in games, such as a Warhammer Game Tournament, RPGA Network scenarios, and historic recreations. We also have “open gaming” for anyone that wants to play their own games, and several board games are available for free play. Finally, we have a number of Sci-Fi Fan Groups attending in full costume, including several associated with Star Trek (Classic and Klingon), Stargate, and Star Wars. If you come dressed in your own costume, you get a free picture at the photo booth. Within 24 hours these photos are made available online, no purchase is necessary. Our location this year is the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, located along the I-10 service road off Exit 151. The convention is scheduled for Saturday, August 4th. It costs at least $10 to get in, provided you pre-register by July 15th via mail, otherwise it is $15 at the door. There are other packages available, including a $20 and $30 pre-registration price with various benefits for each tier (see website for details). These prices at the door are $30 and $45 respectively. There will be indoor and outdoor events, and most are inclusive with the one badge price. Last year, BabelCon had 80 attendees. Our best estimate for attendance at BabelCon 2007 is from 400 to 800, based on the level of local interest, the thousands of additional new Baton Rouge residents following Hurricane Katrina, the planned cover story “The Advocate” newspaper is planning to do on Babel Con, and our advertising campaign which includes planned appearances on local TV. For more info, please go to www.BabelCon.org
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Vader1 Bast Alpha Garrison Commanding Officer Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 5211 : Location: Metairie Items	Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 5:52 am    Post subject:   Sounds like fun, I'll try yo make it. _________________ Gary "Vader1" Breaux SL-1190 Garrison Commanding Officer 501st Legion Founder's Code 1 - Have Fun 2 - Make Friends 3 - Help Others 4 - Be Excellent 5 - Be Professional
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en4cer184 Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Posts: 1554 : Location: Covington, LA Items	Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 7:21 am    Post subject:   I'm in! Maybe we can all meet up somewhere and caravan there. _________________ 501st Static Burst - Editor http://www.imperialfunland.com/ "The Force is strong with this one!"
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Cyber Bishop Bast Alpha GWL Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 4492 : Location: Jefferson, La Items	Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 8:17 am    Post subject:   Exactly my thought.. Only now my wife is thinking about going up there Friday night instead of having to worry about driving on Saturday morning. That could be fun if we all met up there on Friday night and had a big squad dinner or something. _________________ Vocare Ad Regnum Sith Lord Detachment Imperial Officer Corps The Kilted Trooper Brigade http://www.facebook.com/cyberbishop
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Phenix BAG Member Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Posts: 5300 : Location: Old Republic Items	Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 8:18 am    Post subject:   I can make the dinner as I'm only about 15 mins out of BR :)
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Cyber Bishop Bast Alpha GWL Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 4492 : Location: Jefferson, La Items	Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 8:49 am    Post subject:   Cool, then if some of us decide to go and get rooms for Friday night then we can find someplace and have dinner. Let me call my wife and see what she wants to do. _________________ Vocare Ad Regnum Sith Lord Detachment Imperial Officer Corps The Kilted Trooper Brigade http://www.facebook.com/cyberbishop
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Templar BAG Member Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 2926 : Location: The French Quarter Items	Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:50 am    Post subject:   so they are saying last years # was 80 n now this year will be 400-500 ppl??? WOW!!! thats a great of sci-fi folks...i might drive later on SAT...but i love anime n especially cosplayers. ;) _________________
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Cajun Hobbit Joined: 04 Jun 2007 Posts: 379 : Location: Baton Rouge, LA Items	Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 3:12 am    Post subject:   Oh, and if you need a place to change we can offer you The Inner Sanctum, which is the fancy name for our "green room". We'll have to escort you back there, but just ask. ~Randy
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Templar BAG Member Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 2926 : Location: The French Quarter Items	Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 4:45 am    Post subject:   well looks like ill do 2...yea 2 CONS in 1 day. 1000 to 1300 MECHACON 1400 to 1700 BABELCON ...what a road trip. ;) _________________
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CooR 501st Member Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Posts: 3419 : Location: Formerly of the Swamp Lands of Destrehan Items	Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:16 pm    Post subject:   for MECHACON, get in contact with Vader's Blade (aka Nakia) cause I think he is working the con, may be able to help out with some info. _________________ Terminate Transmission Joshua TK,TB,TI,TS,TR,ID,IC,KILTED-0398 'CooR' RL: RFT, X-Wing Pilot, Smuggler (Rebel Infiltrator) Pending TX, IN, CT, Mando, Bith Band Est Solarus Uth Mithas
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Vex Guest : Items	Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:17 pm    Post subject:   Myself, my brother (biker scout in Baton Rouge), and another MS trooper will be making this event that Saturday. We plan on doing Mechacon as well on Fri and Sun.
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CooR 501st Member Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Posts: 3419 : Location: Formerly of the Swamp Lands of Destrehan Items	Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:26 pm    Post subject:   Awesome Brian, VEX, finally get to troop with ya. Looking forward to that weekend. _________________ Terminate Transmission Joshua TK,TB,TI,TS,TR,ID,IC,KILTED-0398 'CooR' RL: RFT, X-Wing Pilot, Smuggler (Rebel Infiltrator) Pending TX, IN, CT, Mando, Bith Band Est Solarus Uth Mithas
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Night Owl Guest : Items	Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 9:36 pm    Post subject:   Looks like I'll finally get to meet you guys, As of right now, I'm coming to these events.
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Templar BAG Member Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 2926 : Location: The French Quarter Items	Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:33 am    Post subject:   will be kewl to see you at BABELCON...ill be there on SAT in the afternoon. _________________
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Night Owl Guest : Items	Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:38 pm    Post subject:   Well, I'll be trooping both of these Cons, and finally getting to meet yall, I'll be staying in BR with Thomas McClure, and his Brother Brian (VEX), along with another friend of ours.
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Phenix BAG Member Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Posts: 5300 : Location: Old Republic Items	Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:16 am    Post subject:   It'll be cool to finally meet you bro :)
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Scoutgirl Guest : Items	Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:23 pm    Post subject:   I may be able to make this.. One day event...coolies..
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Templar BAG Member Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 2926 : Location: The French Quarter Items	Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 5:43 am    Post subject:   yea...theyll be some TIE PILOTS abound at BABELCON. ;) _________________
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CooR 501st Member Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Posts: 3419 : Location: Formerly of the Swamp Lands of Destrehan Items	Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 8:42 pm    Post subject:   Babel Con threads combined and cleaned for easier parroosing _________________ Terminate Transmission Joshua TK,TB,TI,TS,TR,ID,IC,KILTED-0398 'CooR' RL: RFT, X-Wing Pilot, Smuggler (Rebel Infiltrator) Pending TX, IN, CT, Mando, Bith Band Est Solarus Uth Mithas
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Scoutgirl Guest : Items	Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 3:45 pm    Post subject:   This is going to be pretty sweet!!
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