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PANELS: These are lecture-type discussions, with one or more persons explaining something. Taking notes is encouraged.
WORKSHOPS: These are hands-on workshops, with props and stuff. You might have to bring your own materials.
SIGS: These are Special Interest Groups, chat sessions with a moderator to keep things on topic. Sit in, feel free to share.
Animal Guides and Totem Spirits
Satyrday, 2pm to 3pm
Alexander Morrison
This panel is intended for those interested in learning more about guides, messengers and spirits in Animal form, how to approach or contact them, learning how they can help, protect and accompany us in our modern daily lives, and through our spiritual quest for personal evolution. Hosted by Talmak.
Animal Wisdom And Symbolism
Skunkday, 3pm to 4pm
Alexander Morrison
This panel will focus on the symbolism of animals and their spirit counterparts as seen through various cultural and spiritual points of view. Come discover some of the hidden meaning behind your favourite animals. Hosted by Talmak.
Art and Prizes Pickup
Skunkday, noon to 6pm
Potter Wright
Come pick up your art and prizes. Con staff reserves the right to eat any unclaimed items.
Art Schmooze
Satyrday, 8pm to 2am
John McGregor
An unstructured atmosphere for artists to meet and trade tips. If you come, you must draw. No idlers.
AstronoFurs
Fursday, 10pm
Foxday, midnight
Factory Square
Come out and enjoy a tour of the night sky with the AstronoFurs. Telescopes and binoculars will be set up to show you the highlights of the heavens in mid May and amateur astronomers will be on hand to help you find the constellations visible in the Spring Sky. If the weather is bad for observing please join with us as we discuss our equipment, how to get started in astronomy and answer any questions you may have. Hand outs will be available. IMPORTANT: The group assembles in the Factory Square, then goes outside to an open area to stargaze. Be there on time, or you'll get left behind. Stars provided by SwiftFox and Max Goof.
Atomic Battle of Doom!
Skunkday, 8pm to 10pm
Griswold A,B,C
The post-con battle. Nerf weapons only.
Atomic Chess Match of Doom!
Foxday, 3pm to 5pm
Adams Room
Chess match involving nerf weapons. Violent fun.
Atomic Feast of Doom!
Skunkday, 7pm until the spaghetti runs out
Hospitality Room
Kick off the Atomic Party of Doom with a spaghetti feast! Yummy!
Atomic Hour of Comedy!
Satyrdayday, 1am to 2am
Griswold A&B
An hour of standup comedy. Hosted by Goofius Maximus!
Atomic Party of Doom!
Skunkday, 7pm onward
Hospitality Room
The post-con party. Come eat the left-over food. Games and movies.
Bat SIG
Foxday, 3pm to 4pm
Room 269
Come and talk about how cool bats are. Hosted by Arcturax.
Bird SIG
Foxday, 6pm to 7pm
Room 269
Birds. Hosted by Talmak.
Babyfurs
Satyrday, 2pm to 3pm
Adams Room
Babyfur Milk and Cookies Social. Discussion theme, "Acting the Part." Hosted by Swift Fox.
Bunny SIG
Satyrday, 5pm to 6pm
Room 269
Bunnies, devil and otherwise. Reigned over by the Queen of the Morphicon Bunnies, Bunnyhugger, and the King of the Morphicon Bunnies, Skyler.
Building and Commissioning Puppets
Foxday, 3pm to 4pm
Alexander Morrison
You have all the puppets Folkmanis ever made. You even have some from companies nobody ever heard of. But now you want to kick it up a notch and have a custom puppet made. In this panel we'll discuss the pros and cons of making your own puppet, as well as getting one made. We'll also cover how to choose a puppet builder, how to deal with them, and what to expect in the entire process. If you've ever considered building or getting a puppet made, this is the panel for you. Hosted by Steve Plunkett.
Cake Decorating Contest
Foxday, 6pm to 7pm
Bishop Chase
The perennially popular cake decorating contest! Watch as furry artists are given a variety of decorating supplies, and turned loose to decorate cakes. Emceed by Max Goof.
Character Voices
Satyrday, 3pm to 4pm
Adams Room
How would Yosemite Sam sound if he were a Nazi? Ponder this and other questions, as you learn about character voices for puppetry and fursuiting. Hosted by Max Goof.
Characters and Dialogue.
Foxday, 6pm to 7pm
John Snow
Ever read a story where the characters were flat? Where all the characters sound the same? This workshop is dedicated to the creation of rounded characters who are unique and diverse. What are the subtle movements of a cat? How do they differ from that of a dog? Through writing exercises and discussion we will explore the intricacies of character development and dialogue. Hosted by Ashe Krryven.
Closed to Public
As indicated
As indicated
Room is closed for setup, practice or teardown. Trespassers will be eaten.
Closing Ceremony
Skunkday, 6pm to 7pm
Griswold A&B
A feedback session. Come discuss what went right, and what needs improvement. Front row is reserved for hecklers.
Dance 'til you Die!
Foxday, 6pm tp 2am
Satyrday, 6pm to 12am
Adams Room
Never again tell me that I don't schedule enough dances.
DC Simpson in Concert
Foxday, 10pm to 11pm
Griswold A & B
DC Simpson performs a selection of his own music.
The DC Simpson Hour!
Foxday, 1pm to 2pm
Griswold A & B
Starring DC Simpson!
Dealers' Setup
Fursday, 6pm to midnight
Satyrday, 8am to 10am
Griswold D
Dealers and their assistants may enter to set up their tables. No sales are allowed. Dealers, please see Security or Operations for admission to the room.
Dolphins
Satyrday, 4pm to 5pm
Room 269
Come talk about Dolphins, graceful phallic symbols of the sea! Hosted by Findra, who has actually trained dolphins.
Duct Tape Dummies Workshop
Satyrday, noon to 4pm
Griswold C Front
Make a tailor's dummy out of duct tape. This is a popular technique, used by many fursuiters to tailor bodysuits. You must bring your own supplies - they're not provided. Bring along 4 rolls of duct tape, a stack of newspapers (for stuffing) and long sleeved pajamas or long underwear. Also you must bring 2 friends to help you. Hosted by Lascivus.
Dr. Strangefur RPG
Foxday, 3pm to 6pm
John Snuh Room
"Dr. Strangefur or How I learned to love the Computer" (A Paranoia RPG). Hosted by Xavier Fox Shandi.
Ears & Tail Workshop
Foxday, 9am to noon
Griswold C Front
Satyrday, 9am to noon
Alexander Moprrison
Once you've gotten registered, come to the Ears and Tail workshop, and build yourself ears and/or a tail for the con. You have to register first, though. Hosted by the Wampus.
Ecumenical Service
Skunkday, 9am to 10am
Griswold A&B
Non-denominational furry Christian worship. Rev. Mark King presiding.
Electronics in Fursuiting
Satyrday, 11am to noon
Griswold A&B
Ever wanted to give your fursuit moveable ears or blinking eyes but didn’t know where to start? Or how about just installing a set of fans inside your characters’ head to keep cool? Join Kitt Foxx and Treads Lightly for a step by step introduction on getting your next project animated!
Face Ball!
Skunkday, noon to 1pm
Adams Room
Hit people in the face with a beachball, and uphold Morphicon's tradition of violent entertainment. Hosted by AngelBear.
Feedlot and Internet Access
Foxday, 1pm to midnight
Satyrday, 10am to midnight
Skunkay, 10am to 6pm
Bishop Chase
Free food, and computers.
Feedlot Setup
Fursday, 6pm to midnight
Bishop Chase
Room setup period. Technically closed to the public, but if you wanted to stop by and help carry in the several tons of food and beverages, we'd not chase you away. You might even get a sammich or something out of it.
Fetishwear on a Dime
Satyrday, 10pm to midnight
Alexander Morrison
Came to the con without a thing to wear? Feel like dressing fine but too cheap to hit the local fetish shop? Try this one on for size: a workshop where participants create their own fetishwear using only black plastic garbage bags, electrician's tape and silver duct tape. A prize for the trashiest costume! ( a little like creating your own fursuit, but, well....) We probably should stipulate that the costumes must cover all private bits and rear ends. Adults only.
Fictional Elements
Foxday, 7pm to 8pm
John Snuh
Are you new to writing? Do you just need a basic refresher in all those mechanics that you learned in school and have since gotten rusty? This roundtable discussion is dedicated to discussing the technical elements of writing including the conventions of genre, basic plot construction, characters, setting, dialogue, etc. Please bring paper and a pencil as some basic writing exercises will be used during this discussion to illustrate discussion topics. Hosted by Ashe Krryven.
Fluxx Challenge
Satyrday, 8pm to midnight
John Snuh Room
"Night of the Living Roadkill" (aka Looney Lab's Zombie Fluxx Challenge). Hosted by Silaria, Javi Roo, & Xavier Fox Shandi.
Foam Weapon Workshop
Skunkday, 1pm to 6pm
Adams Room
Build foam weapons, and hit one another with them! Manly fun for all! Hosted by Reynard Fox.
Foxes
Satyrday, 1pm to 2pm
Alexander Morrison
It's Fox Fest '07! Yes it is. Hosted by Chaz Wolf.
Furry Writers of Ohio
Foxday, 4pm to 5pm
Alexander Morrison
We are a group of furry writers in the state of Ohio that meet on a bi-monthly basis to discuss literature and the many ways to help hone your craft. This weekend, you'll be able to meet with the members of the FWO and talk about literature (or illustrations in literature). Feel free to drop on by and mingle with us as we host our third annual Morphicon Meet & Greet, where we'll be discussing and answering your questions about the field of the printed page. Hosted by SonicBlu.
Fursuit Parade
Skunkday, 3pm to 4pm
Griswold C Front
Fursuit parade. Parade forms in Griswold C Front, then travels various places. Astute followers of the schedule will have already noted that one of those places will be Griswold A&B, the main stage. Led by Keeshah.
Getting Started in Fursuiting
Foxday, 1pm to 3pm
Alexander Morrison
Learn about the tools, materials and design considerations when making your own fursuit. Hosted by Lascivus.
Greymuzzles
Foxday, 5pm to 6pm
Alexander Morrison
Cranky old greymuzzles. Don't annoy us, or we'll go all Slappy Squirrel on you. And get off the lawn! Hosted by Chaz Wolf.
Guest of Honour Dinner!
Satyrday, 6pm to 8pm
McGregor Room
Eat our delicious Guests of Honour! Special vegetarian entrees available by request. Patrons only.
Horses!
Satyrday, 3pm to 4pm
Room 269
Horses! Hosted by Joey Leafrunner.
Hot Meal
Satyrday, 6pm until the food runs out
Bishop Chase
The miracle of modern technology allows us to bring you hot food!
Ice Cream Social
Skunkday, 4pm to 5pm
Alexander Morrison
Eat ice cream out of those little plaxtic tubs with flat wooden spoons. Lots of fun. Sponsors, Super-sponsors and Hypertrophes. Head Socialist: das Goof.
Iron Author
Foxday, 1pm to 2pm
Foxday, 8pm to 9pm
John Snuh Room
Do you think you can write? Do you think that your prose flows from your mind in an unending stream of masterwork waiting to be discovered? If so, then this contest is not for you. Give us your dregs, your leavings, the most terrible writing that you can create, yes we’re serious we want nightmares worthy of making us vomit, your rage and hate filled judges should want to drink themselves into near oblivion. For this is Iron Author: Battle of the Disasters! Here our judges disclose the challenge for Morphicon’s first IRON AUTHOR BATTLE OF THE DISASTERS! Hosted by Ashe Krryven.
Iron Author Judging
Skunkday, noon to 2pm
John Snuh Room
Our judges have reviewed the entries, and now, we are prepared to present out verdict. Do you think your entry made us bleed? Do you think we cried? Then come and find out how much pain we had been exposed to on the conclusion of IRON AUTHOR: BATTLE OF THE DISASTERS. Judgement rendered by Ashe Krryven.
Looney Labs Game Demos
Foxday, 1pm to 3pm
Satyrday, 10am to 12pm
Skunkday, 10am to 12pm
Griswold C Front
See demonstrations of popular games by Looney Labs. Hosted by Silaria.
Masquerade
Foxday, 7pm to 8pm
Griswold A&B
The world's finest competition masquerade. Hosted by Max Goof.
Masquerade Pre-Judging
Foxday, 5pm to 7pm
Griswold C Front
If you're going to compete in the Masquerade, you must attend the pre-judging in costume. This is where the technical judging will take place, and also the run-though. Yes, we'll bring in some pizza so you don't miss out. Big fat Ostrich isn't going to lock himself in a room away from the pizza - no fear!
Masquerade Q&A
Foxday, 3pm to 4pm
Griswold C Front
Goofius Maximus explains the masquerade rules, and clarifies what goes on backstage. If you're unsure about being in the Masquerade, or you're just curious what goes on, this is a chance to get your questions answered. Note: You do NOT have to attend this panel to participate in the Masquerade. It's for people who need more information. You're also welcome to attend if you don't plan to be in the Masquerade, but are just curious.
The Max Blackrabbit Show!
Foxday, 2pm to 3pm
Griswold A & B
With your host, Max Blackrabbit, Honoured Guest of the Morphicon Bunnies!
Morphicon Tonight
Foxday, 1am to 2am
Griswold A&B
Come watch as prominent figures of the fandom are interviewed. The show starts at 1am, so expect the participants to be a bit punchdrunk. Interesting truths may be inadvertently revealed. Hosted by SonicBlu
Movies with Discussions
Various Times
Stansbury Room
Watch and discuss a famous movie that has shaped the fandom. Various hosts.
Foxday, midnight - Meet the Feebles, with Trickster. Quite possibly the most morally bankrupt movie ever made. I do not say that lightly.
Satyrday, 4pm - Brother Bear, with Rev. King
Skunkday, 10am - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, with Rev. King. This is the lovely 1988 BBC miniseries, with fursuits.
Mustelids
Satyrday, 2pm to 3pm
Room 269
Sons of the Weasel. Hosted by Victor Einhardt.
The Newbie Hour
Foxday, 11am to noon
Alexander Morrison
Satyrday, 11am to 11am
John Snow
If this is your first con, if you're new to the fandom, or if you just want to meet people, the Newbie Hour is designed with you in mind. We'll do introductions, talk about what goes on at cons, and hopefully clear up some of the mysteries. Hosted by the Reverend Mark King.
Nintendo DS Lan Party
Foxday, 1pm to 3pm
Room 269
Bring your Nintendo DS, and flump down on the comfy furniture in Room 269 for a LAN party. A fun way to meet people. Hosted by Mycroft, Duke of the Morphicon Bunnies.
Opening Ceremony
Foxday, noon to 1pm
Griswold A&B
Presided over by das Goof.
Pelzig's House of Bondage
Foxday, 9pm to midnight
Alexander Morrison
First comes the tying up, then comes the spanking! A bondage workshop taught by Pelzig. Bring your own ropes and stuff. Adults only.
Pet Sale
Foxday, 8pm to 9pm
Griswold A&B
Buy a pet to take along to the dance! No making porno movies with the pets. Proceeds go to charity. Pets sold by das Goof.
Pizza Feast
Foxday, 5pm to 6pm
Facrory Square
Griswold A&B
Technically a 'pizzas feast', as it will involve more than a single pizza.
Pre-Reg Checkin
Fursday, 8pm to 10pm
Potter Wright
Check-in for people who've pre-registered. Get yourself checked in early, and attend the Fursday night social functions. Avoid the morning lines too! Pre-Registered only!
Puppet Improvisation
Skunkday, 11am to noon
Griswold A&B
One of the fun things to do with your puppets is learn to improv with them. However, many are shy about it, or feel they can't do it. With this panel we'll give tips on how to practice it, and help give you confidence to try it. Make sure to bring your favorite puppet along, as this will be a very hands on panel, and everyone may get involved. bring your sense of humor and have fun, as you learn some tips on improving your improv skills. Hosted by Steve Plunkett.
Puppet Show
Foxday, 9pm to 10pm
Griswold A&B
A puppet show, performed by Steve Plunkett. Who knows what he'll do? I certiainly don't. I can't even spell right, so don't look to me for answers.
Puppets: Bringing Them to Life
Foxday, 4pm to 5pm
Griswold A&B
You have a puppet, maybe more. You have been working with it, and maybe even performing at a con or two, but you feel it's time to move to the next level. here we'll show how to make your puppets stand out, from things like dressing them to props, and tips to make performing songs and skits more fun and enjoyable. Hosted by Steve Plunkett.
Puppetry Competition Prejudging
Skunkday, 1pm to 2pm
Griswold A&B
You must attend the pre-contest meeting if you wish to compete.
Puppetry Competition
Skunkday, 2pm to 3pm
Griswold A&B
Kick the other puppeteers' asses, and win cheap, yet gaudy, prizes!
Qats
Satyrday, 7pm to 8pm
Alexander Morrison
Qats. I'd use an exclamation mark, but qats are more reserved than that. Hosted by Rev. King.
Raffle Drawing
Skunkday, noon to 1pm
Griswold A&B
You'll get raffle tickets in your con bag. Extras can be won throughout the con by engaging in various sorts of vaguely humiliating activities. Proceeds go to charity. Emceed by das Goof.
Registration and Operations
Foxday, 9am to noon, then 1pm to 10pm
Satyrday, 9am to 6pm
Skunkay, 9am to noon
Potter Wright
Get registrated.
Robespierre Room
Foxday, 9am to midnight
Satyrday, 9am to 10pm
Skunkday, 9am to 6pm
Griswold A
What better place to remove your head than in a room named after Maximilien Robespierre, 'the Incorruptible'...
Rodent SIG
Satyrday, 1pm to 2pm
Room 269
The Festival of Rodents. Hosted by Savant the Rat.
RPG #1: Hot Lead, Cold Wine, and Furrywood
Satyrday, 7pm to midnight
Room 269
Setting: Forbidden Kingdoms (variant)
Books: D&D Player's Handbook 3.X, Forbidden Kingdoms: Master Codex (hard cover or PDF, best results with both) helpful, but not necessary.
A world very similar to Earth--where non-primate animals have been granted sapience and shapeshifting ability--is experiencing its version of the roarin' '20s and whatever "they" called the 1930s. The popularity of "Talkies" has peaked, and a movie awards ceremony is being held in a few days.
Problem is, Prohibition is in full swing, and the awards committee wants wine for the reception. That's where you come in; you're members of a well respected, and liked, gang of bootleggers. You've been hired by the awards committee to run the booze to the show. Unfortunately, the location for the awards is the territory of a less respectable, and generally hated gang.
Don't forget your Tommy gun.
(I'm making 5 pre-gens so far, and I don't know if I'm going to add a 6th . . . yet.) Hosted by Zhaleskra,
Scalies
Skunkday, 1pm to 2pm
Room 269
Come enthuse over snakes, lizards and the like! Hosted by the Wampus.
Spectacle of Doom!
Satyrday, midnight to 1am
Griswold A&B
Directed by Keeshah. Morally bankrupt. Adults only.
Time Machine Radio Show
Skunkday, 3pm to 6pm
Alexander Morrison
Ever wonder what it's like to learn a thing or two about radio broadcasting? Come see up close and personal how it's done, as SonicBlu spins the music of the past and present. After all, a little time travel is good for the soul, so don't be left out like blue eyes cryin' in the rain. Also, if you wish to be interviewed, feel free to come up to the mic. SonicBlu will be taking your requests and will be giving everyone the opportunity to have their voices heard. Even if you have no idea what to say, SonicBlu will keep the ball rolling for you. Since the show will not be broadcast live, it will be recorded, and then played on the air as a delayed broadcast on Monday following the convention. Even if you don't wish to be interviewed, you're welcome to come in, hang out, listen to some killer tunes, and even take part in some spontaneous audience participation antics. So what have you got to lose? Come to where the fun is at the Time Machine Show, broadcasting from Morphicon. Your fuzzy little ears will thank you. Hosted by SonicBlu.
Ursa Major Awards
Satyrday, 8pm to 10pm
Griswold B & C
More formally known as the Annual Anthropomorphic Literature and Arts Award, the Ursa Major Award is presented annually for excellence in the furry arts. It is Anthropomorphic Fandom's equivalent of the Hugo Award ® presented by the World Science Fiction Society, mystery fandom's Anthony Award, horror fandom's Bram Stoker Award, and so forth.
Variety Show
Foxday, 11pm to 1am
Griswold A&B
Come perform on stage, with puppets, fursuits, musical instruments or whatever. Everyone is welcome. No rehearsal required.
Warhammer 40K
Satyrday, noon to 5pm
John Snow
The grim darkness of the far future, there is only War!
The aim of every person who plays Warhammer 40,000 is to pit their force of miniatures against other players across war-torn futuristic battlefields. Win or lose, all battles are entertaining challenges in which you try to out-think and out-play your opponent, taking advantage of what good luck comes your way, but ultimately relying upon sound tactics to win the day.
Warhammer 40Kis a SF-Fantasy based, table top miniatures game. It is open to 4-8 players of all experience levels and hosted by Black Fang.. If you’re curious about the game, come and give it a try. Small units will be assembled for you to use and test drive the system. Have your own 40K army? Put together a 2000 point unit and bring it along.
Hosted by Black Fang.
Werewolf game
Foxday, 8pm to 10pm
Satyrday, 4pm to 6pm
Factory Square
"American Werewolf in Columbus; The Pilot" (aka "Are you a Werewolf"). Hosted by Swift Fox & Xavier Fox Shandi.
Wolves
Satyrday, noon to 1pm
Alexander Morrison
A special type of Dog. Wolves eat canned chili instead of kibble. Hosted by Chaz Wolf.
Writing Workshop
Satyrday, 5pm to 8pm
John Snuh Room
Did inspiration bite you and you have nowhere where you can work? Guess what, we’ve hijacked a room for three hours for you to sit and have some peace and quiet and just work. Have a piece that is troublesome that you want someone to read? Bring it with you and you can get some people to review it with you. Are you one of the brave souls competing in Iron Author, you can even work on that. So writers attending Morphicon bring your trendy Starbucks Coffee, your laptop, and decorative messengers bags, kick back, and just work on your projects! We have nothing to lose but our chains. Hosted by Ashe Krryven.
Yoga and Stretching
Satyrday, 9am to 11am
Skunkday, 9am to 11am
Adams Room
Come start your day right with a nice relaxing yoga workout! Yoga is a great way to relax, build flexibility, stamina, and just clear your mind and make you a healthier person. This class is open to advanced practitioners and furries just wanting to try something new! So come do some stretches, drink plenty of water, dont forget to have some fun, and maybe learn a little something new! Hosted by Uchiha Fox.
Your Fuzzy Face Will Be In Pictures
Satyrday, 5pm to 6pm
Alexander Morrison
Lights! Camera! Action! Where should you be when the cameras are rolling? How are scripts written? What should your script be about? What does it take to become an actor? What precautions must be taken in forming a film crew of your own? These and several other questions will be answered as SonicBlu presents his second annual movie production panel...and you don't have to memorize any lines to join us. Just bring your pretty little face (along with the rest of your body) to SonicBlu's movie production panel, and get the facts straight from the dino's mouth. He can help with your movie-making quandries. No screen test required, just come as you are. Hosted by SonicBlu.
Lightning Rose.