Melinda LaFevers is a Renaissance woman of many interests. She writes poetry, stories, songs, and plays music on a variety of instruments. She strongly believes in arts integration in education, and helps train teachers both as an Arkansas A+ Fellow and as an Arkansas Arts in Education residency artist. She incorporates music and storytelling in her historical interpretation programs, Life in a Castle and Life in a Log Cabin. She is passionate about the importance of the arts in today's society. She believes in learning about anything she is interested in, well enough to teach the basics to someone else.
Curious about how music and fandom connect? In this panel, we'll discuss filk music, its history, and its role in fan gatherings. You'll learn how a filk circle works, hear some examples, and—time permitting—get the chance to create your own filk!
Avast Ye! Enjoy the feisty yet family-friendly Bad Bards and Troubled Troubadours as they sing a few sings of the sea, and maybe even sing along!
This is a come and go event featuring a Victorian style afternoon tea. Steampunk/Victorian cosplay is encouraged. Donations to help cover costs are gratefully appreciated, but no set charge.
Sea folklore is filled with restless spirits, doomed crews, and haunted shorelines. This panel examines how authors use maritime hauntings to shape mood, theme, and character psychology. Discussion includes both traditional ghost stories and modern supernatural fiction.
The ocean has always been more than water. It’s memory, myth, and metaphor. This panel explores the sea as a living symbol in fantasy and science fiction: a place where monsters reflect our fears, sirens our desires, and the depths our collective unconscious. Writers and fans alike will discuss how ancient maritime myths still ripple through modern storytelling and speculative worlds.
Join us to learn the essentials of rolling, shaping, and gluing colorful coiled paper strips into intricate 3D designs!
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