CopperCon 28 Odd Programming
(all information is subject to change at any time up to,
during and even after the convention )
Updated 08/25/2008

(Note: Thursday programming is open only to those who have pre-registered)

ODD-ODDITIES, STRANGE STUFF

ODD - CRISIS? WHAT CRISIS? A look at the current state of the DC Comics multiverse. We'll try to help you understand how all the recent events (Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, 52, Countdown, Final Crisis, etc.) fit together and attempt to make sense of it all.
Fri 8p-9p, Palo Verde 1. Lee Whiteside

ODD - CHOCOLATE WORSHIP. A frank discussion of the history of chocolate and its influence on women and men. All denominations are welcome as we sit in the moonlight and see just how "influenced" we can get when confronted with chocolate in all its glory. Sampling is required.
Sat 930p-1030p, Pool Patio. Deb Nickelson, Catherine Book.

ODD - MAGIC 101 - MAKING YOUR OWN MAGIC. It's natural for us to want to control our universe or destiny. But what method is right for you? Spellcasting? Earth Magic? Creative Visualization? Prayer? Voodoo? This roundtable will discuss the different paths we choose from and the differences between them. We will discuss the different ways people bring magic into their lives and answer questions on your journey to what is right for you.
Fri 11p-midnight, Raven room. Mary Erickson, Paige Sullivan

ODD - METAPHYSICS Q&A (Beginning to Advanced). This interactive panel will answer questions on all aspects of Metaphysics. We will be discussing basic as well as advanced concepts in both the spiritual and supernatural. Come ready to ask the experts everything from divination to astral projection to white noise, and everything in between.
Sat 1030p-1130p, Ballroom B. Mary Erickson, Paige Sullivan

ODD - PALMISTRY & FOOT READINGS. So many lines, so many meanings. Ever look at your palm and wonder how it all works together? Come explore your personal roadmap in our session on palmistry. We'll cover the basics as well as some little-known tricks to palmreading in this fun, interactive roundtable. And we'll talk about the art of Foot Reading, as well. Come take a look at this little known source of divination and learn something new!
Fri 10p-11p, Raven room. Paige Sullivan, Mary Erickson

ODD - PANELISTS IN SEARCH OF A TOPIC. We don't know what they'll talk about; they don't either. Will they be clever, glib, entertaining? Bring your rotten eggs & tomatoes...
Sun 11a-noon, Ballroom B. Jack Mangan (Moderator), Ken St. Andre, Don Markstein, Randall Whitlock.

ODD/SOC - RAISING PAGAN CHILDREN. A panel to discuss the resources now available for pagan parents or parents of children who choose the pagan path. There is a lot of good information out there for teen witches and their parental units. It is our belief that education can overcome most knee-jerk negative responses that many individuals have to Wicca as a religion. We will also discuss when stepping into the broom closet becomes a valid choice for parents who have raised their children in the Craft. Sadly, sometimes freedom of religion involves protecting our children and ourselves from religious persecution.
Fri 5p-6p, Raven room. Chris Dickenson, Dawn Taylor

ODD/SOC - TAROT READINGS. Two experienced tarot readers will answer your specific or general questions. What does your future hold? Join us for a bit of divination, one card at a time.
Sat 730p-830p, Raven room. Chris Dickenson, Dawn Taylor.

ODD/SOC - WICCAN ETHICS. If you can find two magical practitioners who agree completely on the ethics of magic, it is a rare thing indeed. The arguments rage on about what constitutes white, gray or black magic, and they always will. Magical practitioners that have struggled with these very questions themselves and with their students and clients share their insights into the old magical admonishment "Do as ye will, with harm to none."
Sat 9p-10p, Palo Verde 2. Chris Dickenson, Dawn Taylor.