YBMCU@CUNYVM@sri-unix.UUCP (08/11/83)
In response to the question in V8 #40, the following is a partial indication of the Worldcon schedule. It is not either complete (or final), but will give some idea of what the program will be like. The main programming tracks are Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science, Space, Fan, Art, Academic, Kids, Readings, Discussion Groups, and Special (which is things that need some sort of special handling or are being handled by other than the regular methods). There is also extensive "reality track" (real world) and "night owl" programming. Most of the main programming tracks will have at least one event at most times during the day (1000-1800). There will also be a film program, video and radio programs, filksinging at night, and lots more stuff. Most of the events will be in the Convention Center (along with the Huckster's Room and Art Show), but there will be a lot of stuff taking place in the Hyatt and also the Hilton. In addition, there are also extensive city tours. The major items scheduled include the following: Opening Ceremonies - Th @ 1300, followed by keynote speech Meet the Fans Party - Th @ 1700 Meet the Pros Party - Th @ 2000 Pro Guest of Honor Speech - F @ 1600, preceded by GoH slide show 2001: A Space Opera (a fannish play) - F @ 2000 Fan GoH Speech - Sa @ 1500 Masquerade - Sa @ 2000 Meet the Pros boat trips - saveral times on Sa Featured Address on Space - Su @ 1430 International Awards Ceremony - Su @ 1600 Crab Feast - Su @ 1700 Hugo Ceremony - Su @ 2000 Closing Ceremonies - Mon @ 1600 The winner of the 1985 site selection will be announced on Sunday. Assuming the uncontested Australia bid wins, then the winner of the NASFiC should be announced Monday. This list is *very* abbreviated, since the current master list runs well over 10 pages, and is not yet final, but this will, I hope, give some idea of what the ConStellation program will be like. Ben Yalow YBMCU @ CUNYVM (BITNET) G.CUNYVM=YBMCU @ BERKELEY (ARPA)