ConSuite: OPEN

6:00pm - 11:00pm Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

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Artist Setup

7:00pm - 11:00pm Art Show (2nd Floor: Crystal 8)

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An Artist's Guide to Selling at Cons

8:30pm - 9:30pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Want to boost sales at your con table and create life long fans in the process? Get the details on how to create fulfilling customer relationships, set up an engaging table, and sell without feeling like a salesperson. For newbies & pros alike.

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Card Gaming 101

8:30pm - 9:30pm Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Join Istanbul for some fun card games to start off the convention! Games like The Great Dalmuti, Set, and Room Party are a fun way to meet new furries and make friends, along with having lots of fun getting in some early gaming before things get rolling! Meet us in the nightclub downstairs and enjoy!

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Werewolves (Eat your Friends!) - Thur

8:30pm - 11:30pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

A staple of any furry convention and a great way to meet people if you're new to the con! In the game Werewolves, players take the role of townspeople banding together to rid their village of hungry werewolves before it's too late. New players and long-time veterans alike are welcome!

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Betrayal At House On The Hill - Thur

9:30pm - 11:00pm Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

A small group of people go to the House on the Hill to explore the manner, but secretly one of the group have lured the others into their diabolical trap to slaughter them all. No one knows who the traitor will be and with 50 scenarios and a board which is built as you play, it's never the same game twice.

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One Night Ultimate Werewolf

8:00am - 10:00am Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Come play a rousing game of one night ultimate werewolf, the shorter and more fun version of ultimate werewolf.

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Artist Setup

9:00am - 11:00am Art Show (2nd Floor: Crystal 8)

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ConSuite: OPEN

9:00am - 1:00am Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

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AA: Lottery Tickets Issued

9:30am - 10:30am Artist Alley (2nd Floor: Crystal Foyer)

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AA: Lottery Drawing

10:30am - 11:00am Artist Alley (2nd Floor: Crystal Foyer)

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Opening Ceremonies

11:00am - 12:00pm Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Join us as we kickoff Texas Furry Fiesta 2017! Meet the GoH's, get to know our charity, and hear about changes and headlining events over the next few days. A hyena tries to talk on stage.

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TFF 2017 Music Video Rehearsal

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

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Fursuiting At Fiesta

12:30pm - 1:00pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

First time at Fiesta? Back for more?? Come learn about the events and amenities for the fursuiters this year.

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This is my 1st con. What do I do?

12:30pm - 1:30pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

Is this your first con? Do you want to better your con experience? Stop by and enjoy the ramblings of Andrew "AJ" Benigno as he shares his years of con experience with y'all.

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Hyena Meat and Greet

12:30pm - 1:30pm Malachite (1st Floor)

You don't really have to eat meat, it was just a clever play on words. We're clever, right? If you've got hyena spots, aardwolf stripes, or a beautiful brown hyena carpet, come meet your fellow whoopers while we stare around thinking about what we ate, and what we'll eat next.

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Panelist Meet & Greet

12:30pm - 1:30pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Panelist for Furry Fiesta are invited to come meet Glass Ferret the master of Furry Fiesta's scheduling, other fellow panelist and put names to a face. This is a perfect time to ask last minute questions, learn how to use our sound systems and test projector connections and tips for running a successful panel.

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Writing 101

12:30pm - 1:30pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

The very basics of creating a story will be covered in this panel, from outlining to getting those first words down onto paper.

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Second Life Furries

12:30pm - 2:00pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Want to experience a online world or you can be you're Furry Self in a 3D world. meet new and exciting people explore thousands place. Furry Clubs, Role Play areas.

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Photography and Posing of Fursuits

1:00pm - 1:30pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Proud of your gorgeous fur suit?! I bet you are! Let me help you look as cool as all of your art! This panel will briefly cover do's and don'ts of photographing your fur suit yourself, as well as looking good for photographers. (even if they aren't professional)

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"The Bedfellows" FRENZY - Game Demo

1:00pm - 2:00pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Come by and check out the newly released Steam game, Bedfellows FRENZY. Meet the creator Kris Patrick for Q&A or just Shoot the bull.

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Iron Claw Furry Role-Playing Game - Fri

1:00pm - 2:30pm Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

come play with a group of brave adventurers on a journey of high adventure and risk

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Photography Studio: Open

1:00pm - 5:00pm Photography Studio (2nd Floor : Crystal 7)

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Anthropomorphology

1:30pm - 2:00pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

A deep historical and cultural analysis of the anthropomorphizing of animals, which humanity has done for tens of thousands of years as a way to interpret and understand the natural world around us.

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Writing Contest

1:30pm - 2:00pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

Another Furry Fiesta, another writing contest! This year is the same as last year's, a short story based on the theme of the convention. All details will be given within the panel, so be sure to attend if you want to try your hand at this competition!

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Smalltalk with Shep!

1:30pm - 2:30pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Meet Owen Shepard, a small-town dog with big ideas--that's me! I'm inviting everyone at Furry Fiesta to come chat, munch snacks, share stories, and have some fun during this very first recording of my new YouTube web series, Smalltalk with Shep! I need your help to get this show on the road!

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Austin Furs Meet & Greet

1:30pm - 2:30pm Malachite (1st Floor)

Come join the furs from the capital of Texas and see how we party

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Advanced Suiting Outside the Fandom

1:30pm - 3:00pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Tired of just suiting at cons and meets? Take your character on the road! Fursuiting outside the fandom is a fun and rewarding experience where you can bring a little magic into people's everyday lives. This panel will focus on small group outings and strategies for positive engagement, as well as tips and tricks for logistics, props, and handling techniques. We also will be looking to hear from the participants on their own experiences.

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Character Reference Sheets for Dummies

2:00pm - 2:30pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

Tips and tricks that I have picked up over the years for creating character reference sheets that will convey the key features and attributes of your characters to artists. Will discuss both the written description and visual references.

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Cocktails & Ties: Hosting High-Class Furry Affairs

2:00pm - 3:00pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Do you vomit a little in your mouth every time a furry friend suggests fast food or offers you syrupy artificially-flavored vodka? You are in the minority, but you are certainly not alone! Join this organically-grown local fur (the founder of the North Dallas Furry Dinner Club with a taste for single-malt scotch & strong craft IPAs) for his top local restaurant picks, a crash-course on fine beer/wine/liquor, bartending, and tips for how to throw a responsible, refined party with furries without breaking the bank.

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Sci-Fi Storytelling

2:00pm - 3:00pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

This panel goes over how to write a story within the theme of this year's convention, covering specifics within the genre along with both fandom and mainstream examples of what constitutes a true sci-fi story.

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Hoof Meet & Greet

2:30pm - 3:30pm Malachite (1st Floor)

Hoofers of all kinds welcome. Meet and greet

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Striking the Pose: Figure Drawing 101

2:30pm - 4:00pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Do your drawings look a bit wonky? Trying your hand at a new ref sheet? Need to brush up on your proportion skills? Come and learn some new tricks for drawing figures to achieve realistic positions. Bring a sketchbook and practice with live models.

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Fursuit Price Is Right

2:30pm - 4:00pm Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

This is the fursuiter version of The Price Is Right, where fursuiters are asked to come on down to contestants row. Winner plays a pricing game, and goes on to the Showcase Showdown. The winner of the Showcase Showdown goes on to The Showcase and the one fursuiter that has won the most in cash and prizes wins a badge commission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZHusSpbWJo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llENuAhrAQI&t=491s

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Mtg Commander demo/casual tournament

2:30pm - 4:00pm Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

Magic the gathering Commander demo/casual tournament

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Animal Inside: a Short Documentary on the Furry Fandom

3:00pm - 4:00pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

Come see the student documentary film that was filmed last year at TFF, made by UNT graduate Daniel Porter aka Greger Reindeer in the fandom. Showcased at Ft. Worth Bizarre Film Festival and produced under the UNT Media Arts program, this short film is mainly made for newcomers and those curious about the fandom, but can still be enjoyed by veterans and active participants in the fandom. There will be Q&A after the showing, so any possible film-makers are recommended to attend.

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Brainstorming Your Plot: How To Get Started

3:00pm - 4:00pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

So you're in the mood to write a story, but you're not sure exactly what you want to write? Need to jump-start that creative process? Learn how to work through the steps to getting a concept down on paper, fleshing it out, and creating the framework of a successful story!

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The Art of DJing

3:30pm - 4:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

It's more than just playing other people's music! Get a look behind the scenes & into the heads of our panel of experienced DJs. See the thought process behind a DJ set, how to play to a convention audiences and we'll show you how to get started and walk you though the basics with some hands-on time with our equipment. Even experienced DJs can gain some new perspectives and everyone will have a chance to ask us their burning questions.

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Up your Fursuit Game

3:30pm - 4:30pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Improve your fursuiting and performance ability by learning from 14 years of charactering and mascoting experience. Become more than just a suiter.

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Fursuit Care

4:00pm - 4:30pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

Want to keep your pride and joy looking awesome? Come learn how with veteran fursuiter Pacer!

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Unknown Fursuit Creators

4:00pm - 5:00pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Come join us for an informative and interactive panel about lesser known fursuit creators who deliver the same quality for a better price! Learn how to fursuit without hurting your wallet!

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Steven Universe Meet & Greet

4:00pm - 5:00pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

Lets talk about the show Steven Universe, including show fan theories and favorite scenes.

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Charity Smash Bros. Tournament

4:00pm - 8:00pm Video Gaming (2nd Floor : Colonnade)

Kick some butt with your altruism! Buy in and see how far your skills will take you! All proceeds go to C.A.R.E.

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AJA Music Concert

4:30pm - 5:30pm Malachite (1st Floor)

Come spend an hour or so with the Fairytale Minstrel spinning myth, magic and music into one fun concert!

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Games Industry 101

4:30pm - 5:30pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

Do you want to work on video games? What burning questions do you have for people who do? Come have them answered by our panel of games industry professionals! In this panel we will endeavor to demystify breaking into the industry and what it's like working there!

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Dancerfur Chill Session PT 1

4:30pm - 6:00pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Leone the head of the Team Tygamese dance duo and extension, here to host a panel for those new and seasoned in the dancer fur community. This panel is made to have fursuit and non-suit dancers network to others who can give tips to expand on prior knowledge ,share stories on experiences and make a new friend or two! Do not be shy as this is a no judgement zone. Stay fresh, inspired and positive!

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Otherkin & Therian Discussion Group

4:30pm - 7:00pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Interactive discussion about issues with otherkin and therians.

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Furrywood: Foley!

5:00pm - 6:00pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

It's one of the only jobs where men are paid to wear high heels! Foley is the art of creating sound effects live to picture, and ever since The Secret of NIMH, it's been a vital part of sound for animation. Come learn about foley effects, how they're used and how they're made by making your own in this interactive panel!

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Fursuits: Your Human is Showing

5:00pm - 6:30pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

Learn techniques on how to design and build fursuits and creature suits that disguise the human figure.

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Nerf Gun Battle of the Death Rays

5:00pm - 6:30pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

A chance to show off your firepower and heroism, this friendly event showcases foam blasters action in a variety of settings. So lock and load, it's time to report for duty. All are welcome

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GOH Dinner (OFFSITE)

5:00pm - 7:30pm Garden Court 2 (1st Floor)

MUST HAVE TICKET TO ATTEND (FULL) Date & Time: Friday, 03/24/2017, 5:00pm - 7:30pm Location: Maggiano's Little Italy Northpark, 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75225 Busses will begin departing from Garden Court 2 at 4:30pm so please start gathering around 4pm.

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The Wonderbolts Band

5:30pm - 6:30pm Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

My Little Pony inspired rock and roll show! We'll be playing songs from the show Friendship is Magic plus originals and covers of a whole bunch of things! Come see why we're the best band in Equestria!

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Science, Tech., Engineer & Medicine Meet & Greet

6:00pm - 7:00pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

A chance for anyone who works, studies, or is just interested in the science, technology, engineering, and medical fields to get together, find mutual interests, and network. Twitter group: @Sci_Furs

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Character Development: Making Your Story Live

6:00pm - 7:00pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

So now you have a story idea and that's great, but how do you bring your characters to life? How do you create a cast that people will remember, instead of allowing them to fade into obscurity? Come make people with us, and create the next big sensation that will help to drive your story!

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WORKSHOP: COSTUMED MOVEMENT THEORY

6:00pm - 8:00pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

A workshop created exclusively for Furry Fiesta! Mascot-style costumes present unique presentation challenges due to their fixed expression and lack of animation. Learn movement techniques that will breathe life into these characters. Participants are encouraged to bring specific costume pieces to troubleshoot

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Social Anxiety and you

6:30pm - 7:30pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

Have social anxiety? worry you might? if so then attending a convention full of people may be hard for you emotionally. At this panel plan to discuses ways of copping with the problem and meet others that can help.

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Fursuit Improv

6:30pm - 7:30pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

We got the stories and games, you bring the fursuit! You never know what Ipequey will throw you into!!

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Shiny & Zack's Contractually Obligated Music Hour

6:30pm - 8:00pm Malachite (1st Floor)

They don't read the bottom line (THE FOOLS!) and they don't get paid... But, they DO perform for you for no additional cost. Come listen to urban-folk style music of ZOMGShiny and Zack Grey as the play everything from originals to covers, new music to the stuff your parents listened to, and keep you entertained along the way!

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Meet Your Haven

7:00pm - 8:00pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Meet HavenCon Organizer Shane (AKA Haven) As We Talk About The Convention, Inclusive Spaces And More!

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Marsupial Meet & Greet: Mad Roos!!

7:30pm - 8:30pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

This is a simple marsupial meet and greet. All types of Marsupials are welcome! I will bring treats and we can sit and discuss life or just chat.

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Furry Common Sense

7:30pm - 8:30pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

Come to this panel to learn everything you didn't realize you needed to know! Whether it's how to handle explaining the furry fandom to just about anyone, guidelines on how not to be that creepy guy everybody avoids, or how to deal with issues at the convention, there's something for just about everybody! And remember: THE LESS YOU THINK YOU NEED THIS PANEL, THE MORE YOU NEED THIS PANEL.

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AD: Weilder's Moments

7:30pm - 9:30pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Come by for two hours of fun. Listen as Wielder relates events from his life that many of us are glad only seem to happen to him. Hear stories and anecdotes about the strange and bizarre and the oddly humorous. Stick around for the Q&A at the end with options for requesting your favorite stories.

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Furocity Radio Live

7:30pm - 9:30pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Live from TFF is Furocity Radio. Join DJ Cody and DJ Suka Vulpe for a live broadcast from TFF. We will have music, prizes, and special guests! Don't miss it!

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Karaoke / Lipsync - Fri

7:30pm - 9:30pm Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Share your vocal stylings with the audience, or put on a show with a prop mic if you like hamming it up but don't want to sing! (this is a good option for fursuiters) We will be playing from Youtube, so if the song you want is up there we can make it happen!

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Furry Femme Photoshoot

7:30pm - 9:30pm Photography Studio (2nd Floor : Crystal 7)

A Semi-Private photo shoot for any and all female fursuits to come and take pictures with each other

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Foxes & Peppers Concert

8:00pm - 9:30pm Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Foxes and Peppers, the collab original performances of Fox Amoore and Pepper Coyote. Coming off a recording at Abbey Road Studios and their collab album "Hashtag", Fox and Pepper are bringing you over an hour of singing, piano, guitar, fun and their musical shenanigans!

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MacGyver Fursuit Challenge!

8:00pm - 9:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

What happens when a fursuit builder is put in a room and given a short time to build a partial? CAN THEY DO IT?!?!?! Come find out! NOTE: This is not a fursuit construction panel – this is just entertainment.

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AD: Furoticon - How-to-play & Tournaments - Fri

8:00pm - 10:00pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Come learn how to play Furoticon, one of the hottest games in the fandom! We will have Demo Decks available for anyone who wants to play Furoticon. Feeling competitive? Participate in a tournament! Stop by the Tail Kiss Studio dealer table to learn more and get your cards! (Adults Only, 18+)

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Charity Casino Night

8:00pm - 11:00pm Garden Court 2 (1st Floor)

Furnished casino setup, in which all proceeds go to TFF's charity C.A.R.E.

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GOH: So You Want To Publish A Book

8:30pm - 9:30pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

You've got a book, but now what? Self-publish? Small press? Large press? What's the best fit for your story? Come talk to published authors and publishers about how to find a home for your book!

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Write Now!

8:30pm - 9:30pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

Having trouble getting that short story started? We'll start with a discussion of the elements and structure of a short story and then there will be time for you to apply that immediately and start writing.

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Co-Op Board Games

8:30pm - 10:00pm Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

A variety of games are available but all focus on teamwork. Everyone playing will win or lose as a group, so work together to handle whatever the game throws at you.

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AD: Drunkychu's Doodles

9:30pm - 10:30pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

Come join the artist Noxychu while she sketches your ideas live after imbibing some adult beverages! Lets design a Mad Science fursona together! Things will get silly, there will be many giggles, and I'm sure likely some lewdness.

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AD: Transformation Sensation 2017

9:30pm - 10:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Welcome to a state of mind where boundaries of species no longer apply. This panel will discuss the future of the genre as well as the results of the newest Furry Transformation Survey. Surprises are in store, and all transformation fans and non-fans are welcome!

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AD: Adult Writing 101

9:30pm - 10:30pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

This panel focuses on the more mature side of furry writing, covering the basics of getting more adult aspects of writing into a story, and making sure that they work well within the confines of your tale.

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GOH: Self-Employment & Art Business

10:00pm - 11:00pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Do you want to sell your art? Maybe even make your living off it? This panel aims to shed some light on issues like self-promotion, bookkeeping, legal concerns, and the eldritch horror that is the US tax code.

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AD: GOH: CatchFurase USA

10:00pm - 11:00pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Join Jym and a panel of celebrity* guests as he brings his award-winning* British game show of frantic phrase guessing and fabulous* prizes to the US for the first time*! Featuring art by GoH Tirrel but he's making Jym host it.

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Werewolves (Eat your Friends!) - Fri

10:00pm - 1:00am Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

A staple of any furry convention and a great way to meet people if you're new to the con! In the game Werewolves, players take the role of townspeople banding together to rid their village of hungry werewolves before it's too late. New players and long-time veterans alike are welcome!

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AD: Speed Draw Pin-Up Hour

10:30pm - 11:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

How many pin-up drawings can one artist cram into one hour? Come to this panel to find out! Furry Pinups takes audience suggestions and turns them into sexy nsfw pin-up art as many times as possible in an hour. Much fun and sexiness to be had.

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Dance: Nightfire

10:30pm - 11:30pm Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

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AD: Sarcasm & Cigarettes, an Evening with Pan-Pan

10:30pm - 11:30pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

From phone calls from the police to projects turning people blue, join Pan-pan as she shares stories of family, the fandom, and more

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AD: Mystery Drag Theater 3000: The Furcon

10:30pm - 1:00am Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Join some of the best furry drag performers for a night of fun and madness! Don't forget to bring your lab coats and some grants, as these science experiments are worth your time and money. Make them work there genetically modified money makers before they start falling off. All tips to be given to Furry Fiesta's charity C.A.R.E.

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Dragon Meet & Greet

11:00pm - 12:00am Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Come meet other fellow dragons and kin. Swap stories and laughs and make new friends.

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AD: Who's Lion is it Anyway

11:00pm - 1:00am Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

an audience participation version of the classic show

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AD: FurPlanet Book Reading

11:00pm - 1:00am Steuben (2nd Floor)

Come listen to the works of various FurPlanet authors, as read by the authors themselves. Enjoy samples of recently-released works, as well as upcoming works from FurPlanet!

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Dance: Recca

11:30pm - 12:30am Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

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AD: Real Talk

11:30pm - 1:00am Waterford (2nd Floor)

A place for group discussion on the more controversial subjects going on in our world/communities. Anyone's opinion is welcome and there are no right or wrong answers. Sit down, think, discuss.

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Furry Drama Show: Casting & Auditions for acts

11:30pm - 1:30am Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Come try out for The Furry Drama Variety show, Make new friends and get involved in Furry Fiesta's variety show!! Even if you don't have skills, you can learn and will have a blast doing it!

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AD: A Little's Story Time

12:00am - 1:00am Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Cub, littles, kid fur story time. Story read by Path, the Con chair. (Path Said he would do it!)

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AD: Rocky Horror Picture Show - presented by Los Bastardos

12:00am - 2:30am Malachite (1st Floor)

Los Bastardos has performed The Rocky Horror Picture Show in DFW since 1997 and is regarded as one of the best casts in the country. Accomplished and traveled, this professional stage show is R-rated and adds the perfect amount of spice to your night. For more information on The Bastards, check out www.losbastardos.com, or their Facebook link www.facebook.com/LBCast/.

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Dance: Darroh Huskers

12:30am - 1:30am Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

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Dance: Lyonize

1:30am - 2:30am Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

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Writers' Meet & Greet

8:00am - 9:00am Steuben (2nd Floor)

Ever want to meet other writers within the fandom? This is your chance to do just that, and to talk to some of the panelists of the convention as well as other authors for a time. Connect, network, and just have a good time!

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2 Rooms & a Boom: A Party Game

8:00am - 10:00am Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Come on by and play a new kind of party game! Two teams go head to head and try to either make sure the President ends up in the same room with a bomber, or prevent that from happening! Games are fast paced, and never last more than 15 minutes at a time!

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Fursuit Dance Competition Auditions

8:00am - 11:00am Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Auditions for the 2017 Texas Furry Fiesta Fursuit Dance Competition

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AA: Lottery Tickets Issued

8:30am - 9:30am Artist Alley (2nd Floor: Crystal Foyer)

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Animal Inside: a Short Documentary on the Furry Fandom (Edit)

9:00am - 10:00am Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Have you ever wanted to make your own movie or online videos? Come see a recent UNT Film grad explain the basics of what makes a good film, tips and tricks with industry standard software, what cameras and equipment to use, and perhaps a bit more. If you do come, do be prepared for a bit of audience participation.

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Short vs. Long: Storytelling

9:00am - 10:00am Steuben (2nd Floor)

This panel delves into the differences in telling a short story versus a longer one. There are a lot of unique pieces to each choice, and knowing which to go with will help bring out the best in your writing.

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Piñata anatomy & dissection class

9:00am - 10:30am Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Join Professor Glass as we go over the anatomy of the common Piñata. Class participation is expected for the dissection of a Piñata with the proper wood utensil. Prizes, Candy and the education of the internals of Piñata can be yours! Be on time as Piñata's are limited.

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ConSuite: OPEN

9:00am - 1:00am Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

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AA: Lottery Drawing

9:30am - 10:00am Artist Alley (2nd Floor: Crystal Foyer)

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It's a Solar: An intro to solar panels

9:30am - 11:00am Waterford (2nd Floor)

How to build your very own scalable small off grid portable solar battery bank. Learn the basics of solar technology, electrical theory, and how to use it safely to power what you will.

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If Furries were real...

10:00am - 10:30am Baccarat (2nd Floor)

In this engaging panel, we will discuss if actual flesh and blood furs were real. We'll talk discuss the logos, pathos, and ethos of it all; when we think about: what world do they come from, how do they act, what do they think, Etc.

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Otherkin & Therian 101

10:00am - 11:00am Steuben (2nd Floor)

What they are, some terms used, basic information.

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Latte's Coffee Lab

10:30am - 11:30am Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Interested in brewing better coffee at home? Latte will demonstrate a variety of pour-over methods, gadgets, and break down the brewing process step by step.

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My Kid Dragged Me to this Con

11:00am - 12:00pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Here as a parent or guardian of an attendee? We'll have a brief overview of the furry fandom followed by a chance to meet other folks in your shoes to swap stories and observations.

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Let's Make a Game!

11:00am - 12:00pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

Three people. One hour. Too many audience suggestions to count. Can our intrepid crew create a brand new game, from conception to play testing, in just one panel length? You'll have to come watch to find out!

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San Antonio Furs Meet & Greet

11:00am - 12:00pm Malachite (1st Floor)

Come hang out with the furries who live in and around San Antonio. We've got Big Red and barbacoa

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Writing Through Blocks

11:00am - 12:00pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

Will discuss any and all tips to get past writer's block and how to spot it coming. If writing just can't seem to get started for you, then this panel may help.

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WORKSHOP: IMPROV ESSENTIALS

11:00am - 1:00pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Join performers from the Circus Freaks for a workshop in the fundamentals of improv games, comedic theory and other theatrical shenanigans.* *Also suitable as a spectactor sport.

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What's the Deal with Pool Toys

11:30am - 12:30pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

What's with the recent influx of pool toy characters? Why? What's the point? Join us to talk to about pool toy characters, share some real pool toys, and explore the ideas behind them.

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Fursuit Character Performance How-To

12:00pm - 12:30pm Malachite (1st Floor)

Wanna learn how to make your unique fursuit character stand out? How to not be a statue fursuiter? How to be an experiment gone wrong? That last one we may or may not put into practice in the name of science. Join D-Claw, Avanto Folf, and Snow the Fox as we teach you how to expand your character performance to its full potential. Fursuiters welcome and encouraged to join us!

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Layout Mastery for Comics

12:00pm - 1:00pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Layouts are the key to pacing, attention, and emotion. Are your pages packing the punch they could? Learn the techniques and tricks of layout to give your comics more impact and punch up your pinups too!

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Perfect Chemistry Class – The Science of Rumba

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Learn the Rumba! Form perfect chemistry with your partner in this passionate rhythm/spot dance. After easily mastering the basics of this dance, we will focus on forming bonds and building potent intensity in close-open. This panel is for adult participants only and partners are provided!

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Fitness & Nutrition: Let's get whey-sted

12:00pm - 1:00pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

Fitness for the average fur, come learn some basics for a healthier lifestyle.

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RAWR: Year Two And Beyond

12:00pm - 1:00pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

RAWR, the first residential writing workshop started for and by members of the furry fandom, is moving into its second year! Join us as we talk about how this writing workshop can help you enhance the skills you have, develop social relationships with the writing community, and give you a perspective on writing that will help you build confidence in your own writing ability. We'll provide a brief summary of the results of the first year, discuss changes in the second year, our vision for the future of the workshop, and what you need to do if you're interested in attending the 2017-2018 session.

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Fursuit Parade

1:00pm - 1:30pm Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Come join our annual fursuit parade! Staging will be Sat at 12:30p and the fursuit photo will be taken 5 minutes before the start of the parade; so be sure to come early!

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Volatile Compounds Class – The Science of Swing

1:30pm - 2:30pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Learn the East Coast Swing! Sparks fly in this power-filled rhythm/spot dance. After easily mastering the basics of this dance, we will try to amp up the voltage with extra focus on highly charged moves in open. This panel is for adult participants only and partners are provided!

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How to Make Furry Friends!

2:00pm - 2:30pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Finding friends that have the same interests as you outside of convention walls can be hard! Come and discuss the ways you can do that!!

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Military Fur/MilFur

2:00pm - 3:00pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Military Furs; A gathering of Active Duty, Separated, Retired, Disabled Veterans, and/or Furs with family members who fit into any of these groups.  Come share your thoughts, concerns, and feel free to ask questions and share your experiences.

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Furrywood: Voice Acting

2:00pm - 3:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Here's your chance to be a voice actor! In this audience-participation panel, volunteers perform from a stack of prepared scripts. Everything is recorded on a professional rig to be posted online at http://furrywood.com! And I'm not kidding! We've got scripts to record, and we need YOU to perform them. Here's a list of the 14 scripts that will be featured at the panel. Feel free to give them a read and get a head start! Paper scripts will be handed out at the panel, and a video teleprompter will be available during recording. COMEDIES Judgment Bray - Scene 1 Judgment Bray - Scene 2 The Second Pig War - Scene 1 World On its Side - Scene 2 The Un-Wise Guys - Scene 1 The Tale of Sir Render - Scene 3 The Misadventures of Enoch the Eunuch - Scene 2 DRAMAS Digger - Scene 2 Digger - Scene 3 Digger - Scene 4 Paved with Bad Intentions - Scene 1 Defective - Scene 1 Shellback - Scene 4 The Wanderers - Scene 2

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Judgment Bray - Scene 1

2:00pm - 3:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

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Judgment Bray - Scene 2

2:00pm - 3:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

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The Second Pig War - Scene 1

2:00pm - 3:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

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World On its Side - Scene 2

2:00pm - 3:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

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The Un-Wise Guys - Scene 1

2:00pm - 3:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

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The Tale of Sir Render - Scene 3

2:00pm - 3:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

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The Misadventures of Enoch the Eunuch - Scene 2

2:00pm - 3:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

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Digger - Scene 2

2:00pm - 3:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

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Digger - Scene 3

2:00pm - 3:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

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Digger - Scene 4

2:00pm - 3:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

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Paved with Bad Intentions - Scene 1

2:00pm - 3:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

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Defective - Scene 1

2:00pm - 3:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

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Shellback - Scene 4

2:00pm - 3:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

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The Wanderers - Scene 2

2:00pm - 3:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

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Theater, Film, and general Acting Fundamentals

2:00pm - 3:30pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

Want to know about the fundamental principles, theories, and techniques of acting? Through the use of theatrical exercises and character/script type analysis, you can experience and begin to build a foundation of the physical, technical, and emotional preparation needed to further hone your skills for those seeking for a profession in acting (Or just for fun!).

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Furry Flashback's Saturday Story Salon

2:00pm - 3:30pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

Furry Flashback is TFF's photo blog, history, stories, and we'd love for you to be a part of it! Storytellers and gray muzzles welcome! We'll focus on 2011: Disco Infurno, but expect rambling from all over Fiesta's 9 year history! Drop in, chat for a bit! What's your favorite TFF memory? Your biggest con meltdown? Your first con? Come and share!

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Furry Drama Show: Dress Rehearsal

2:00pm - 4:00pm Malachite (1st Floor)

You should have already rehearsed your act on your own. But this is a final rehearsal to judge order and timing of the acts Videos should have already been turned in before now

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GOH: Making Realistic Fursuits

2:30pm - 4:00pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

The driving force behind Clockwork Creature offers a huge overview of materials, techniques, and tips for realistic fursuit construction, plus a Q&A. Bring your own work for critique if you want!

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Photo Shoot: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

3:00pm - 3:30pm Photography Studio (2nd Floor : Crystal 7)

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Power of Pretend

3:00pm - 4:00pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Fursuit performance for the novice performer. Harness the imagination and sense of fun inside all of us to bring your character to life! Hosted by veteran fursuiter Yippee Coyote - featuring a short talk followed by a participatory workshop. Come in suit or bring your partial!

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JS Joust Mania

3:00pm - 4:00pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Come Join us for 16 player full-movement madness! Keep your controller still, while trying to knock out your opponents. FFA, Team mode, Zombies, and werewolf game types will be shown off, 3-5 minutes per game.

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Charity Auction

3:00pm - 5:00pm Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Take home something special, and help out our charity! We auction items that are furry-related, gaming swag, and many other specialties you may not expect! All proceeds go towards C.A.R.E.

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Photography Studio: Open

3:00pm - 7:00pm Photography Studio (2nd Floor : Crystal 7)

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Figure Design 101 - From Sketch to 3D Print

3:30pm - 4:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Have you ever wanted to design your own figurine? It's easier than you think! This panel will show the basics of 3D sculpture and design using a FREE set of design tools to take your idea from sketch to 3D printed reality. Sponsored by Pixel Ghost Studios.

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Furrhythmics Live!

3:30pm - 4:30pm Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Since their debut at MFF 2015, the Furrhythmics (@Furrhythmics) rose into super stardom, attracting fans from around the Midwest Region! While singing outside of the FurPa hotel, their note-oriety rose as a random stranger promised to get them booked in front of large bar audiences worldwide! The Furrhythmics "world "wind tour included places like Norway (Iowa), Cairo (Illinois), with a final decent that landed them in Hell (Michigan). They are performing their feature length concert for you right here at Furry Fiesta! Featuring the talents of Stargel (lead), Nbowa (bass), Piroshki (Baritone), and Arcturus (Tenor) they will be sure to amaze you with wonderful four part harmony in song!

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Publisher Q&A

3:30pm - 4:30pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

Meet both a publisher and a pair of published authors within the fandom and ask them whatever questions you have! They will answer to the best of their abilities, and give you some insight into what it takes to get a book published within the fandom.

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Streaming art for Fun and Profit

4:00pm - 5:00pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

a breakdown of what you need to make streaming work for you, from equipment to how to deal with stream goers. a Q&A bit the second half

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Alternatives to Fursuiting

4:00pm - 5:00pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Whether you're dying of heat in your fursuit or you just cant afford one yet, this panel will teach you the alternative to fursuiting, while still showing off your furry side. We will be discussing animal make-up structure and products, as well as basic ear and tail construction.

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Furry Roadtrippers

4:00pm - 5:00pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Learn how to survive the US highways and how to travel across the country with your fursuit and friends. Meet fans of driving and car enthusiasts and maybe your next copilot!

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Charity Magic the Gathering Tournament (Blind Draft)

4:00pm - 6:30pm Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

Magic the Gathering card gaming event for charity. There will be a buy in for cards which you can keep, with sign-ups starting on Friday at 4pm. Space will be limited; this is a blind draft tournament.

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Storytelling Through Different Mediums

4:30pm - 5:30pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

There are so many different ways to tell stories. This panel features an author, a comic author and artist, and a video game developer. They will compare and contrast their various methods of telling a story in their areas of expertise.

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Fursona Creation

4:30pm - 6:00pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Let's talk about fursonas! How to choose species, colors, patterns, and more! We will also play fun creative games (prizes included)! Come join us in this fun interactive panel!

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WORKSHOP: THE DROP-STUFF ACADEMY - Circus Arts For Beginners

4:30pm - 6:30pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

A class intended to make proper fools out of complete klutzes through the exploration of movement and play. Juggler Russ Sharek teaches you fun ways to improve your balance, coordination and health using circus props and performing skills. No movement, dance or circus background required. Bring two left feet, comfy clothes and a positive attitude.

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Photo Shoot: Bunnies

5:00pm - 5:30pm Photography Studio (2nd Floor : Crystal 7)

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Let's Talk LGBTQ+ Inclusivity!

5:00pm - 6:00pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

Unsure about the meaning of a term you've heard? Learning how to be more supportive of children, family members, or other loved ones? Questioning where you might fit under the LGBTQ+ umbrella? Bring an open mind and join us for an exploration of gender identities, sexualities, relationship styles and more.

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Mad Science Laugh Off

5:00pm - 6:00pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Does your laughter cause the sky to spontaneously erupt in lightning? Come cackle at the sky and show off your mad science laughter skills! A to be determined panel of judges including input from the audience will determine the ultimate winner of this homage to the scientifically depraved.

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Furry Psychology with Dr. Nuka

5:00pm - 7:00pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Everything you ever wanted to know about furries in one convenient panel! Let Dr. Nuka take you through the weird and exciting world of furry psychology as he talks about what nearly a decade of research on furries can tell us about them. Ask this furry researcher anything, suggest topics for future studies, or see the answers that researchers have found to the questions furries and non-furries alike commonly ask.

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Matthew Ebel: Bird Rock Concert

5:30pm - 7:00pm Malachite (1st Floor)

Piano. Geek. Rock. Bird. Matthew Ebel is back for an NEW ALBUM PREVIEW that will be RECORDED LIVE concert, featuring Runtt on drums and Korozjin on guitar.

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Dance: Lightning runner

6:00pm - 7:00pm Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Lighting Runner has a passion for anything with a nice groove to it; that includes house, electro, chill, techno, glitch, mashups, and more! He also plays brony bangers if you give him some 'brohooves'.

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Louisiana Fur Meet & Greet

6:00pm - 7:00pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

LAFurs come meet and hang out. Come have a taste of Louisiana

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GOH: Ursula Talks About Stuff

6:00pm - 7:00pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

Come hang out for an hour while GOH Ursula Vernon tries to stay on topic about writing or art or something like that, but rapidly veers off into rants about potatoes, frogs, and survivalism.

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Writing 201

6:00pm - 7:00pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

Any topics not covered in Writing 101 will be covered here. Basically, that means more advanced techniques and questions will be brought up and talked about, revolving around topics like writing to an audience and story/character archetypes.

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AD: Five Nights at Betty's - Animator Q&A

6:00pm - 7:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Adults 18+ Only: Meet animator Foxpawmcfly and voice actress Lina Pilchard, the team behind the FNAB adult flash games. Meet fursuit Betty for pictures after Q&A.

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Iron Claw Furry Role-Playing Game - Sat

6:30pm - 9:30pm Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

come play with a group of brave adventurers on a journey of high adventure and risk

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Thermal Reactions Class – The Science of Salsa

7:00pm - 8:00pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Learn the Salsa! Heat things up on the dance floor in this smoldering rhythm/spot dance. After easily mastering the basics of this dance, we will focus on red-hot moves and getting steamier in close-open. This panel is for adult participants only and partners are provided!

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AD: Fifty Shades of Purple: Asexuality in the Furry Fandom

7:00pm - 8:30pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Asexuality is an orientation that has long been underrepresented in both the heteronormative and LGBT+ communities. But it has gained steam in the past year with high profile ACEs coming out both within and without the fandom. This panel is a meet-and-greet for everybody on the ACE spectrum, as well as a discussion about what it is like to be a member of this small, diverse community.

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AD: A Manic Discussion about Fetishes

7:00pm - 8:30pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

So, let's face it, we of the nerdy culture have some unusual kinks. But these aren't things to be ashamed of! Lets this out, learn a little about others, and a little about ourselves, all bundled up with the surely manic and nervous energy of a room full of deviants!

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Texas Furry Fiesta 2017 Fursuit Dance Competition

7:00pm - 9:30pm Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

The Official Texas Furry Fiesta 2017 Fursuit Dance Competition

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AD: Furoticon - How-to-play & Tournaments - Sat

7:00pm - 9:30pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Come learn how to play Furoticon, one of the hottest games in the fandom! We will have Demo Decks available for anyone who wants to play Furoticon. Feeling competitive? Participate in a tournament! Stop by the Tail Kiss Studio dealer table to learn more and get your cards! (Adults Only, 18+)

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Mega Humans Vs Zombies

7:30pm - 9:30pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

Imagine Hide and Seek taken to the next level! Grab your electronic locator beacon and hide from the zombies, if you are tagged you become one! supports 20+ players, hide anywhere inside or outside of TFF, show up early to join the first game! (games last 30 min to an hour, suiters welcomed)

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AD: Project Zenithium

7:30pm - 9:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Join one of four factions and enter a compromised scientific facility. Survive the terrors of an experiment gone wrong and retrieve the instrument of its origin.

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Karaoke / Lipsync - Sat

8:00pm - 10:00pm Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Share your vocal stylings with the audience, or put on a show with a prop mic if you like hamming it up but don't want to sing! (this is a good option for fursuiters) We will be playing from Youtube, so if the song you want is up there we can make it happen!

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AD: Adult Art Panel

8:30pm - 10:30pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

Silly shenanigans and maybe a bit of learning on the important do's and do not's of adult art in the Furry Fandom!~

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AD: Under The Jungle Gym

9:30pm - 10:00pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

A Meet and Greet for Cubs, Baby furs, Lil'furs, and those who are curious about them. General discussion and Q & A about the subculture of this part of the fandom such as con etiquette for cubs.

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AD: Mature Writing Particulars

9:30pm - 10:30pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

This panel covers the more specific aspects of adult writing within the fandom, from fetishes to taboos and everything else in between. Also, this will be a safe, open space to talk about the more obscure aspects of adult writing.

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AD: Hyena Open Mic Comedy Hour

9:30pm - 11:00pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Welcome to the 3rd annual open mic comedy hour! Come listen to your fellow barkers bare their wretched souls on the alter of "I hope this is funny" for 5 minute shots of what could be a very long night. Bring your best set or just enjoy a random lineup. We've had a lot of fun in the past, let's do this disaster again!

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Run, Definitely Run! Concert

10:00pm - 11:00pm Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Come see "Run, Definitely Run!" the fandoms very own furry band. Performing originals off of their latest album "Hey, Listen", and covers from favorites such a "Panic! At the Disco", "Gangnam Style" and Others!

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AD: The Dragon Den

10:00pm - 11:00pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Dragons! Scalies! Reptiles! You'll find 'em all here at the Dragon Den! Not a Dragon? No problem! Just bring ketchup... This is a panel for all things dragon, scales, reptiles, amphibian, etc. Even if you are none of the above, come on over anyway. ALL are welcome! From the tiniest of lizards to the mightiest of dragons, come mingle and discuss what makes the scalie species THE BEST/WORST SPECIES EVER! Share stories your sona has endured, step up and announce yourself to your scalie brothers and sisters! Be seen, be heard!... Just don't eat the fluffy ones. (We need them for warmth!) Please note that this panel is not suitable for whelps! (No one under the age of 18, sorry!)

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AD: Social Experiments with Dr. Nuka

10:00pm - 11:30pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Interested in being a lab rat (er... 'test subject') in a bunch of crazy social experiments with Dr. Nuka and the Furry Research Team? Take part in this one-time only interactive panel where you'll take part in a bunch of weird and wacky psychology experiments. If you want to attend, you MUST talk to the researchers at their table beforehand and complete the "special" survey - only people who show up at the door with the survey will be allowed in!

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The Quantum Motion Experiment – (The Big Ball of Science)

10:00pm - 12:30am Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

The Pendant Learning (& innovative) Dance Operating System has gone corrupt & taken over the ballroom science & enrichment center! She demands test subjects to complete a series of challenging tests to complete her experiment – for Science! The tests involve a series of scientific achievements in Perfect Chemistry, Thermal Reactions, Electric Energy & Volatile Compounds (AKA Rumba, Salsa, Swing and Tango). Classes for all of these dance sciences are provided before the experiment begins, & at class you can also receive your dated companion cards and test subject numbers. The test subject that shows the most dedication to dance science will receive a SUPER SPONSORSHIP! There will also be cake for subjects that complete the entire testing experiment!

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Dance: Nullstrukt

10:30pm - 11:30pm Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Join your dimetrodon DJ, Nullstrukt, as he plays a varied set of hard dance, hard trance and hardstyle! Lab coats optional, dancing recommended.

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AD: Adventures In Smut

10:30pm - 12:00am Steuben (2nd Floor)

Matthew Ebel and other guests take short-story erotica from the fandom and bring them to life via voice. The cornier the better. Imagine if "Prairie Home Companion" got downright filthy…

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Fursuit Dance: DJ Koori

11:00pm - 12:00am Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

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Werewolves (Eat your Friends!) - Sat-1

11:00pm - 2:00am Baccarat (2nd Floor)

A staple of any furry convention and a great way to meet people if you're new to the con! In the game Werewolves, players take the role of townspeople banding together to rid their village of hungry werewolves before it's too late. New players and long-time veterans alike are welcome!

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Werewolves (Eat your Friends!) - Sat-2

11:00pm - 2:00am Spectrum (2nd Floor)

A staple of any furry convention and a great way to meet people if you're new to the con! In the game Werewolves, players take the role of townspeople banding together to rid their village of hungry werewolves before it's too late. New players and long-time veterans alike are welcome!

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AD: Iron Artist Tryouts

11:30pm - 12:00am Waterford (2nd Floor)

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Poke'Palooza

11:30pm - 1:30am Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Welcome to the world of Pokémon! I'm pleased to be holding Poke'Palooza yet again! Bring your DS, your cards, your favorite plush, your best Pokémon cosplay, and your Poke'knowledge! Contests and prizes and all kinds of Pokémon fun!

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AD: Foxes & Peppers AD Concert

12:00am - 1:00am Malachite (1st Floor)

Enjoy the musical talents of Fox Amoore and Pepper Coyote, but adding swearing, arguing, Scottish insults, and songs only for adults! You don't want to miss this musical comedy show!

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Dance: Oddy

12:00am - 1:00am Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

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Throwback Jamz with Zain

12:00am - 1:00am Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

Throwback Jamz with Zain

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AD: Glass's Iron Artist

12:00am - 2:00am Waterford (2nd Floor)

HOLY FOX TACOS! TFF's Glass Ferret returns to host Iron Artist insanity. Come watch our teams of artists only have 2-5 minutes to coherently draw multiple randomly selected subjects suggested by you the audience! Only here will you see art where DRAGONS, , TENNIS BALLS all in a single drawing. Artist tryouts will be 30 minutes before the panel starts.

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Dance: Addix

1:00am - 2:00am Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

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Dance: Sebris

2:00am - 3:00am Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

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AA: Lottery Tickets Issued

8:30am - 9:30am Artist Alley (2nd Floor: Crystal Foyer)

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ConSuite: OPEN

9:00am - 6:00pm Con Suite/Corral (Basement : Kempi's)

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AA: Lottery Drawing

9:30am - 10:00am Artist Alley (2nd Floor: Crystal Foyer)

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Paws of Praise Fellowship

9:30am - 10:30am Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Welcome to the Paws of Praise Fellowship panel. In this panel, Christian Furs as well as Furs from all walks of life are invited! We will learn and explore what it means to be both a Christian and a Furry; and how we can use our faith and fun filled furriness as a unique instrument to glorify God and build His Kingdom!

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Ozy the Otter presents: How to Cinnamon Toast Crunch, A Hands-on Experiment

9:30am - 10:30am Waterford (2nd Floor)

Get your cereal on with Ozy and gang! Come find out why kids love Cinnamon Toast Crunch (and other cereals). Grab a bowl and spoon and share any cereal-related thoughts, stories, and questions. Audience participation is encouraged!

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Pillow Fight

10:00am - 11:00am Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Pillows. Blankets. House rules. Plays a lot like dodgeball.

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Relax & Breathe

10:00am - 11:00am Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Take a break from the loud con floor and enjoy a soothing quiet room maybe even meet new people! There will be soft music and fortune telling as well as some card games.

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Mysteries of the Marf

10:30am - 11:30am Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Where did it come from? Where will it go? It's been around for ages, and nobody knows of its origin. Join Michael Folf for a riveting discussion on the story behind the marf and the importance of the marf to the fandom and beyond. This is a fun talk on random possible, comprehensible, fictional animal noises. May contain nonsensical and unrelated human noises.

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Wildnights Here & Now

10:30am - 11:30am Waterford (2nd Floor)

History and Introduction of Wildnights and Q&A

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Impossible Fursuit Charades

11:00am - 12:00pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

It's a game of fursuit charades, but we've ramped up the difficulty! Come watch teams of fursuiters compete for the glory of being crowned Charade Champions. Fursuiters who would like to play are welcome to walk in, and audience members who try their hand at guessing will have a chance to win prizes!

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Fursuit Acting: Developing a Character

11:00am - 12:30pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Have you ever wanted to interact with a crowd of people, but never been able to draw attention while in fursuit? Have you ever had difficulty sticking to the character that your fursuit is? Do you ever feel like you're just not at the top of your fursuiting game? If the answer's yes, then this is the panel for you! We will discuss different acting methods, learn how to bring a character to life for any experience level from beginner to expert!

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Portable Gaming Meetup

11:30am - 12:30pm Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

Time to take out those portable gaming systems and connect! Whether you've got a 3DS, a DS, or any other portable system, this is a place to meet and potentially play with others who have the same hobby! What a way to sit and relax after a great Furry Fiesta! (And if the Nintendo Switch is out, bring yours - I wanna see!)

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Writer's Guild Meet & Greet

11:30am - 12:30pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

The Furry Writer's Guild is an organization designed to bring together writer's throughout the fandom and help them to get published, find resources to work with other writers, and provide various other helpful tools for the fandom's writers. Meet members and network in this panel, as well as learn about what the Writer's Guild has to offer.

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Not Humans With Fur

11:30am - 12:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

One of the most common comments you hear is not to make characters 'humans with fur'. But how would a anthro world actually differ from our own. How can we use the differences to add some spice to the tale we endeavor to tell? We will take a look at how anthropomorphic requirements and physiology would result in design solutions for technology and some aspects of culture using the same methods used to engineer solutions to complex problems in today's human world.

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Frankenplush Make-a-Long

11:30am - 1:00pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

Get together with the Theme Staff to craft your own Frankenstein style animal plushy! We'll have misc. plush body parts and the tools you need to make your own little Mad Science monster to take home!

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Charity Poker Tournament

11:30am - 2:30pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

The kitties are betting on you to help them! Come out and play some Texas Hold'em and win prizes! All buy-ins go towards C.A.R.E.

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GOH: Drawing 101 with Tirrelous

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Are you new to drawing? Have you always wanted to make your own art? Come learn from Tirrelous, as he shares tips, tricks, and fundamental techniques to help you get you started.

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Furry Drama Show: AV Rehearsal

12:00pm - 2:00pm Malachite (1st Floor)

Final rehearsal mostly for AV needs. You should have already rehearse before this but we might be able to squeeze in some time here.

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Photography Studio: Open

12:00pm - 4:00pm Photography Studio (2nd Floor : Crystal 7)

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Songwriting Basics

12:30pm - 1:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Matthew Ebel has been performing for over ten years and has been helping aspiring songwriters perfect their craft since 2005. Explore and learn with this seasoned songwriter, and bring your best songs with you!

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Script Writing

12:30pm - 1:30pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

This panel covers how to create a script for most mediums. Screenplays, short films, comic books, and more all are based on scripts, and this panel aims to help in the creation of those scripts!

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Betrayal At House On The Hill - Sun

12:30pm - 2:00pm Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

A small group of people go to the House on the Hill to explore the manner, but secretly one of the group have lured the others into their diabolical trap to slaughter them all. No one knows who the traitor will be and with 50 scenarios and a board which is built as you play, it's never the same game twice.

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Fursuit Games

1:00pm - 2:00pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Are you MAD enough to join our crazy mad science games?!?! Come join Ipequey as he hosts the 2017 games. Winning is optional. Fun is Mandatory!

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KnotSheathed

1:00pm - 2:30pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Join Kyell and Fuzz as they discuss their TFF2017 experience, writing, and who knows what else. This is our annual KnotCast/Unsheathed crossover panel.

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Fox & Pepper Meet & Greet

1:30pm - 2:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Come and meet the guys behind the music! Hear their stories of musical adventures and ask them the questions you have been wanting to know!

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Recording & Editing Music 101

1:30pm - 3:00pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

Do you want to record? Are you on a budget? Do you just want some pointers? Koro and Dolphinboy explain simple to intermediate recording for beginners.

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The Furry Drama Variety Show

2:00pm - 3:30pm Malachite (1st Floor)

Furry Fiesta has a wealth of talent right here. So be prepared to come and watch some of the best this con has to offer. Dancer, ,musicians, Fursuiters and other acts.

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Myriad Song Furry Sci-fi Role-Playing Game

2:00pm - 5:00pm Board Game (1st Floor : Le Gala)

come journey across the stars. After the fall of the last great galactic empire the stars are full of danger and fortune do you have what it takes.

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The True Meaning of Furrydom

2:30pm - 3:00pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Hello and welcome, everyfur! In this special presentation, we will explore and examine what it means to be furry, why it is important to us, how it affects people in general and how we apply it to our everyday lives. We will learn how to enhance our beloved fandom, and strengthen it to new heights.

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Turning Your Art Into A Business

2:30pm - 3:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

Matthew Ebel has been a self-employed performing artist for over a decade. He pioneered the online subscription model adopted by Patreon, Bandcamp, and others, and has been helping artists of ALL types become self-sustaining since FWA 2009

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Scene Building

2:30pm - 3:30pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

This panel covers the basics of constructing a scene, or several, inside of a narrative. What to add, who to include, and pieces to both avoid and emphasize.

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TeaTime for the Soul

2:30pm - 4:00pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Join us for tea, cookies, and quiet conversation. We will provide hot water, tea and it's accoutrements. Tea enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their own favorite teas and blends to share, as well as any additional nibbles!

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Entertain the Staff for Small Prizes

3:00pm - 4:00pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Entertain the Staff for small prizes. Family friendly, please, but other than that, any act that can keep us busy for two minutes is welcome.

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Novel Writing

3:30pm - 4:30pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

We'll tackle one way to think about novel structure and novel writing process, but bring any questions about novel writing!

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The Howling

3:30pm - 6:00pm Waterford (2nd Floor)

Bring your instruments, bring your voices! Come and join Ryuukiba to casually explore the art of music composition and collaboration!

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Furry Language

4:00pm - 5:00pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

It’s furry charades with a twist! Whether you're in suit, partial, or just street clothes, you can let your fur do the talking on Furry Language! Based on TV’s “Body Language,” teams of two use pantomime to convey clues to furry-themed puzzles. (Fursuiters are advised that every player will have a speaking role at some point in the game.)

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Furrywood: Motion Capture

4:00pm - 6:00pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

You've heard of animating by hand. What about animating by body? Learn about motion capture in this interactive panel, and find out how this rapidly developing technology is changing computer character animation. Instead of last year's Kinect-based system, this year we'll be using the Noitom Perception Neuron mocap suit,  a highly portable system for full body motion capture anywhere! And with multiple suits, we'll be able to record multiple characters at once. In this two hour panel, we'll animate a two-character CGI scene with furry characters right there at the con! Check out some of our earlier work! Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2015 (Kinect) Rainfurrest 2015 (Kinect) Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2016 (Perception Neuron) Further Confusion 2017 (Perception Neuron) Faceware Test

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Noitom Perception Neuron

4:00pm - 6:00pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

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Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2015

4:00pm - 6:00pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

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Rainfurrest 2015

4:00pm - 6:00pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

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Rocky Mountain Fur Con 2016

4:00pm - 6:00pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

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Further Confusion 2017

4:00pm - 6:00pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

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Faceware Test

4:00pm - 6:00pm Lalique Ballroom 2 (2nd Floor)

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Smart Defense 101

4:30pm - 5:30pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

Krav Maga is street smart self defense that anyone can learn. Come learn from a certified instructor with 10 years experience and have a great workout to.

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Do you want to be on Staff?

4:30pm - 5:30pm Baccarat (2nd Floor)

Interested in being TFF Staff? Want to help make this an even better con? Got a great idea that you want to see come to life? Do you have a burning desire to make everything 20% better? Take a few minutes Sunday, meet some friendly staff, get your questions answered, share your thoughts and ideas, and help keep Furry Fiesta awesome!

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The Circus Freaks' Great Big Really Awesome Circus Show Involving Surprisingly Few Freaks

4:30pm - 6:00pm Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Returning for their second year, Dallas' purveyors of industrial-grade whimsy are proud to present an all-new variety show featuring acts of circus skill, musical mayhem and other theatrical shenanigans.

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Commission Writing

5:00pm - 6:00pm Steuben (2nd Floor)

This panel covers the basics of taking commissions when writing. There is a lot to take into account when taking money for writing, and this panel hopes to shed a little light on what to consider, to avoid, and to make sure is a priority for both you and the commissioner.

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Illustrating Narrative and Emotion with Color & Light

5:30pm - 6:30pm Spectrum (2nd Floor)

How do you go about conveying narrative in an illustration, and inspiring powerful emotion in viewers? Using light, color, and composition, we'll delve into overcoming these challenges. Going through the workflow from concept to thumbnailing, composing color, shooting reference, and on to final polish, you'll learn how to build a solid composition, select a bold palette, and light your setting in a way that brings a new power to your artwork.

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Werewolves of the Dark Arts

6:00pm - 9:00pm Lalique Ballroom 1 (2nd Floor)

In this game, the Villagers must discover the identity of the Werewolves before they are all killed. Every night, the Werewolves form a hunting pack to kill a single unlucky victim. When the sun rises, the hysterical Villagers pick someone to lynch. Players are allowed to and encouraged to bluff, lie, and misdirect in order to win the game.

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Closing Ceremonies

6:30pm - 8:00pm Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

Join us as we close out our favorite convention! Hear the final numbers for attendance and charity, get the lowdown on big announcements for 2018, and say goodbye to your favorite hyena Chairman. Meet your new birdbrain hybrid overlord. Re-evaluate your life.

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Scritch & b!€¢# : Con Feedback

8:00pm - 9:00pm Photography Studio (2nd Floor : Crystal 7)

Here is your chance to tell key staffers what you loved about the con or constructive critisim that we will look at for next year.

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Dance: Snow Tack

9:00pm - 10:00pm Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

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Dance: Sephi Hakubi

10:00pm - 11:00pm Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

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Dance: Takum Fox

11:00pm - 12:00am Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

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Dance: PsyFur

12:00am - 1:00am Main Ballroom (2nd Floor : Crystal 4 & 5)

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