Event tag: Ashley Smith

Ashley SmithAshley Smith: Gaming and Sci-Fi nerd with an insatiable case of wanderlust

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Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: Hello Barbie! Let’s Go Party and Subvert the Narrative

Sunday – Panel Room 1 3:00 pm 4:00 pm No one could have predicted the record shattering success of the Barbie Movie. Fueled by word of mouth and thinkpieces, the film’s debut captured the zeitgeist and unleashed a fashion moment. More than that, it launched a thousand discussions between friends and fans, exploring philosophy, feminism,… Continue reading Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: Hello Barbie! Let’s Go Party and Subvert the Narrative

Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: I Think I’m Kinda Gay: Finding Your Queer Identity through Media

Saturday – Panel Room 2 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Our media is here for us no matter what and sometimes…characters can make you feel unexpected things. Whether it’s the cast of the Mummy, X-Files, Buffy, Star Trek (pick one!), or maybe you’d like to help Velma find those glasses. What characters helped with your queer… Continue reading Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: I Think I’m Kinda Gay: Finding Your Queer Identity through Media

Cog Match Game

Friday – Panel Room 1 9:00 pm 10:00 pm I’m working on the schedule and Madame Askew says “I would like to do these things at your convention”, I said “as you wish Madame” (that is 80% of what I say to her). But I did not ask what Cog Match Game is. We do… Continue reading Cog Match Game

Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: Our Favorite Femme Presenting Anti-Heroes

Sunday – Panel Room 1 10:00 am 11:00 am From uncharted galaxies to apocalyptic wastelands, anti-heroes get dirty when traditional heroes would not. They defy expectations and blur the boundaries of heroism. We’ll explore these ‘anti-sheroes’ who not only challenge norms but also traverse the complex terrain of gender representation in our favorite stories and… Continue reading Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: Our Favorite Femme Presenting Anti-Heroes