 Special Events
There are a so many special things planned for Loscon XXVI, it's a good thing we have all this space to tell you about them! Here are some of the things we're bringing you this year.... Our Own Television Station
Through an arrangement with our hotel, The Burbank Airport Hilton, Loscon XXVI will have our own television channel to broadcast on. In your hotel room, on Channel 49, will be Loscon's own Suicide Film Festival. We will be broadcasting classic end of the world movies twenty-four hours a day starting early Friday morning through late Sunday night. So whether you're still up from going to parties, eating breakfast, or just kicking back in your room, turn to Channel 49 and see what's on! We plan on printing a schedule of films in the Daily Newsletter. No film will be repeated! Don't miss this chance to see some of your favorites over again! One Thousand Cranes
Our Chairman, who thought up this whole "end of the world" theme, is really a pacifist at heart. She wanted to do something to show how she really felt about nuclear war, so we're going to fold one thousand cranes and send them to the Sadako Monument in Hiroshima, Japan.* We will have a table set up in the lobby, and provide origami paper and instruction sheets for how to fold a crane. We'll also do a panel on crane-folding, once on Friday, and once on Saturday. Staff members will string the cranes, and after the convention will ship them to Japan. Please join us in folding a crane or two! * If you don't know the Legend of Sadako And The Thousand Paper Cranes, you can read about it here. Hell Freezes Over!
That's right, the moment you've been waiting for - Hell Freezes over at on Friday Night at our Ice Cream Social. Look for the road to be paved with good intentions as you make your way into our "Meet The Guests" gathering. No telling who you'll run into, or what the devil will make you do! Saturday Night Event
The All-American, Save Our Nation Thanksgiving Day Telethon When: Saturday, November 27, 1961 We start at 8:00 p.m. and go until we meet our goal of Two Million Dollars! Hours of non-stop entertainment with top names of stage and screen! Join us in our secured shelter beneath the city for our fund-raising bllowout as we go for the Two Million Dollar mark. Dance the hours away and help us show Dr. Nyet that no one holds the good ol' U S of A hostage! And don't forget our canned food drive - every can is a blow against the Enemy! Virtual Masquerade
The Doomsday Clock dounts down, but you've no place to show off your costumes? No problem! Come and enter the Virtual Masquerade! We'll videotape you in your costume, and you'll be preserved on tape for all eternity! The Virtual Masquerade will tape from noon to 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Sunday. The final master will be screened Sunday, before the JMS event. There is no fee to enter. Each participant can get a personal tape of his or her own costume for $5.00 while supplies last.) A few guidelines: a short routine helps to show off your costume. If you don't have one planned, we'll help you come up with one. Also, try to avoid using glaring white materials if at all possible. They don't get along well with cameras. (Off-white is fine.) Questions? Email the Virtual Masquerade Director. (Dis)Information
We plan on continuing the fine (Dis)Information committee traditional duties of pointing the way to the bathroom, firmly denying the rumor of parking validation, and taking money for Loscon 27 registration. We'll also be distributing nearly informative brochures about Loscon, basement bomb shelters, and anything else people print up for us. In addition, we're looking into acquiring a large cache of disposable chemical luminescent devices, also know as glowsticks, glow bracelets, and whatever else strikes us as good merchandise. Said products would be distributed to the needy masses for a small consideration, namely one of those green pieces of paper that won't do them any good in the new world order. Proceeds would go to make the world a better place, or failing that, to fee the LASFS coffers. Suggestions, comments, and pre-orders are all welcome - email Information directly. Fan Tables
Let's say the world doesn't end. It could happen. If life does go on you may need to promote your convention bid, sell memberships to your local convention, or even get new recruits for your Science Fiction club! Now is the time to put in your request for a fan table at this year's Loscon! Our fan tables will be located in the main lobby of the convention center, next to the dealer's room and registration. There is no charge for fan tables but we MUST have a request in advance of the convention. Due to space limitations, it's first come, first serve. If you don't request a table ahead of time, we can't guarantee that you'll have one! Please send email your request to Selina Phanara, or the old fashioned way to: Selina Phanara, P.O. Box 10143, Burbank, CA 91510 Blood Drive
What would the end of the world be without a little blood-letting? Hey, what with the world ending, we're going to need all the blood donations we can get. The Red Cross Bloodmobile, as well as our fine Blood Drive Staff, will be on hand on Friday to take all you can give. Email us to sign up, or sign up at the con! Toy Drive
Once again, George Mulligan will chair the Toy Drive for Loscon XXVI. The drive will be in its usual location, in a corner of the Con Suite. Over the years, the generosity of you good people have helped a good many kinds find something other than empty space under the Christmas Tree. As usual, we are using the classic Toys For Tots format. This means new, unwrapped toys. Also, we are asking that you think in terms of toys that use energy and imagination, as opposed to batteries and expensive accessories. You may bring your donations directly to the Con Suite. Thanks in advance from George and the entire Loscon Committee. Locks Of Love
Your 10+ inches of hair can make a bald child happy! Wigs for medically-induced or burned children must be fitted differently than just a cut-down adult wig, so a group of professional wig-makers at Locks of Love donates their time and talents to this job. Your part is to donate hair (male or female, permed, dyed -- all types accepted). Lora Boehm is a licensed cosmetologist who will cut and shape your hair into a flattering style at Loscon XXVI. She will be cutting hair only on Saturday. Times are flexible, but we ask that you please email Lora directly to make your hair-cut reservation now! Drop-ins welcome if there is time. There will be a "Guilty-Locks" donation jar for those who just can't part with their mop of hair, to provide cash for wig-making expenses. (This drive is dedicated to Marjii Ellers.) Food Drive
What do you need to take to a bomb shelter? Why canned food, of course! Loscon XXVI will be holding a canned food drive along with our Saturday Night party (described above). Bring a couple of cans with you to share with those in need. Your generosity is appreciated! The Inevitable Floating Charity Auction
David Gerrold's traditional Loscon Charity Auction will this year benefit George Barr and Jim Bearcloud. Jim Bearcloud, long-time companion of George Barr, has been in the hospital for over 5 weeks. He is slowly recovering from his illness, but bills are mounting up. Jim is a photographer and once active in Bay Area SF groups; George is a fine artist and once a LASFSian, as well as costume-designer. Also, Loscon XXVI has given Art Show panels to display donated art for a benefit auction. Goodies are coming in from all over, so look for the at-con flyer and come prepared to bid at both these fine auctions! As more Special Events are added, we'll put them up here - so watch this space!
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