THE SCIENCE FICTION POETRY ASSOCIATION PRESENTS:
A poetry workshop followed by an open mic poetry reading.
SATURDAY, November 24th, from 2 to 4 PM in the Writer's Lounge  (see the Hotel Layout Page).

THE EATON COLLECTION PRESENTS:
Digging your way out  :  Preserving your Science Fiction Collection.
A hands-on presentation and slideshow.   There are many ways a paper collection can disintegrate.   This session will give you a grounding in how to help fight against the terrors of deterioration.   You will leave with practical ways to help in the preservation of your treasures, as we demonstrate real ways to offset the damage that happens to everyone's collection.   Handouts and some samples will be given out.   Limited to 30 participants.
Presented by Sheryl Davis, Preservation expert, University of California, Riverside and Julia D. Ree, Selector, Eaton Collection of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and Utopian Literature, University of California, Riverside.
SATURDAY, November 24th, from 4 to 6 PM in the Writer's Lounge  (see the Hotel Layout Page)

ANTHROPOLOGY WORKSHOPS
(presented by Daryl Frazetti, Adjunct Professor):
Anthropology of Star Trek - Friday 3 PM
Anthropology of Star Wars - Saturday Noon
Anthropology of Lord of the Rings - Saturday 3 PM
Xenolinguistics - Sunday Noon
Anthropology Workshops in Marina Del Rey, First Floor
(see the Hotel Layout Page)

We are currently scheduling more workshops, demonstrations, and readings for the Writer's Lounge and the Artist's Lounge.   Check out the Demonstrations page for more information.