Mythicon Festival

Sunday, Feb 9, 2025 at 10:00am

Eisenhower Hotels and Conference Center
2634 Emmitsburg Road

Schedule of Events

10:00

The Hero's Journey: Intro to D&D - Brooke Lyons - Dungeons & dragons intro/character creation workshop for gameplay to take those characters on a test run. Edwardian, (E4)

Sound Bath Nidra - Michael Feifer - Soundbath consisting of gongs/drums/shakers/ rain sticks/ bells/ singing bowls and hand pan, mixed with spoken guided meditation and chanting. Executive, (E3)

Coffee & Collages - Jenny Davies-Reazor - Come start your morning with a little creative play! Collage materials will be available: images, magazines, decorative papers. Just stop by with your willingness to snip, tear, and glue! Event is BYOB, so tea drinkers are also welcome. Wainwright, (A4)

10:30

Maughorn the Stray - Maugie the wandering minstrel who sings stories and old favorites that get your toes tapping along. Market Stage, (E5)

Merfolk Meet & Greet - Meet our Mythlantis Merfolk both in the water and on the pool deck. They can answer questions about their underwater adventures, and they may even have a shiny gift for you! Pool, (E1)

Storytime w/ Maggie O - Maggie O' 's ancestral roots lie deep in dear 'ole Ireland, a land rich with the traditions of storytelling & is also well versed in stories from around the world as stories of faeries, merfolk & magical creatures have been shared by all indigenous peoples on every continent. Pool Deck, (E2)

River Barry Bubble Magic Workshop - River Barry - Learn basic bubble magic techniques with magician River Barry. Mythic Music, (A1)

History of the Mythic Arts - Shane Odom - Journey with us as we explore the Mythic Arts as a movement. From our roots in deep time, through the influence of history, and among today's creators. Technology, (A3)

SWORDS! A History - Pax Girdsman - A brief history of swords & their study throughout war, dueling, reenactment and sport. Discussion includes various swords throughout history, why they are impractical but fun, how we're learning how they were used, & why they occupy so much of our pop culture. Bradley, (A2)

11:30

Rhythm 'n' Spirit: Joy on the Drummer's Path - Sule Greg Wilson - Urban shaman, drummer, banjo player, & author of The Drummer's Path will help us make a Better World with dancing, singing, stomping, stories and slap hands to enact the Mythos of Kundu Creation. Mythic Market, (E5)

Indie Game Design: Start with a Story - Robert Turk - Award-winning author and game designer, Robert Turk, gives advice about writing, designing, and running role-playing games based on the core principles of simply telling a good story. Edwardian, (E4)

Storytime with Flyleaf the Book Fairy - Sometimes Faerieland can get overwhelming and you need to sit and calm down for a bit. Come listen to some silly and whimsical tales of trolls, unicorns, and, of course, fairies! Flyleaf the Book Fairy's stories are geared toward your littlest of pixies but creatures of all ages are welcome! Pool Deck, (E2)

Sacred Sound: Advanced Chanting & Trancing Techniques - Shauna Knight - Together we will experience how the ecstatic energy of sound, rhythm, and movement can add depth to ritual, & explore chants that are musically engaging yet simple enough for groups to learn. Techniques addressed include finding and strengthening your voice, encouraging groups to sing, and adding simple harmony lines, drums, or other instruments. All skill levels welcome. Executive, (E3)

27th Street Klezmer Band - Baltimore-based dance ensemble bridging together high-energy klezmer & swing music. Mythic Music (A1)

Give It a Whorl - Wolfie Strub -($25) In this hands-on beginner's class, you'll learn the basics of spinning yarn on a drop spindle! This ancient and ultra-portable fiber arts technique allows you to create all kinds of handmade yarns. We'll do actual spinning and discuss terminology and next steps. Wainwright, (A4)

12:00

Vampires: Sexy Beasts or Real Monsters? - Matt Lake - This illustrated talk by the author of Weird Pennsylvania (a former stage Dracula) takes us on a romp through two centuries of world legends, including thwarted loves & desires of famous creators from the worlds of literature & performing arts. Technology, (A3)

Sharpen Your Stage Presence - Schuyler White - Have you been working on your flow skills, but want to take your game to the next level? Join 19 Guinness World Record holder Schuyler White to learn how to stand out on stage & captivate your audience! Bradley (A2)

12:30

It's Gotta Have a Hook - Ori Storyteller - The Best Game Show about Bad Books you never knew you wanted! Market Stage, (E5)

Magical Flower Making - Karin Strawderman - Make beautiful blooms out of tissue paper & bring the colors of spring to a winter day. Pool Deck, (E2)

SJ Tucker - The siren songstress spins stories through mythic melodies. Snazzy, jazzy fairytale folk rock! Mythic Music, (A1)

Open Swim & PA Pod Meetup - Bring your tails, towels and suits and share the pool with us! Reminder: there is no lifeguard, so swimming is at your own risk. Pool, (E1)

1:00

Open Gaming Time - Come in and play your own games! Start your own DnD campaign or play an old fashioned board game! (E4)

Recycle & Reimagine - Alyssa Spencer - ($7) Build your own fairy house from unconventional, vintage, and recycled materials and explore this creative process of transforming trash into whimsical art. Wainwright, (A4)

1:30

Emily Quant - Be serenaded by the ethereal harp of two time Guiness World record holder, Emily Quant. Market Stage, (E5)

Storytime with Flyleaf the Book Fairy - Sometimes Faerieland can get overwhelming and you need to sit and calm down for a bit. Come listen to some silly and whimsical tales of trolls, unicorns, and, of course, fairies! Flyleaf the Book Fairy's stories are geared toward your littlest of pixies but creatures of all ages are welcome! Pool Deck, (E2)

Maughorn the Stray Glow & Sing Along - Maugie the wandering minstrel who sings stories and old favorites that get your toes tapping along. Executive, (E3)

Tuatha Dea - Progressive Americana band with a Rock edge, Celtic-Appalaichian influence, & fearless attitude for pushing the boundaries of modern roots music. Mythic Music, (A1)

Introduction to Runes - Pax Girdsman - Runes are fantastical symbols, with a tremendous history behind them. They occupy a complex part of modern culture, and are part of both esoteric, political and popular movements. Learn the history of runes, the meanings of the earliest collection of runes, and how to help keep runes for everyone. Technology, (A3)

Mythical Writings w/ Authors of Mythicon - Mythicon Authors chat about how and why they drew on the mythology and folklore they did for their novels. Bradley, (A2)

2:30

Closing Ceremony

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