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{"categories":[{"header":"Art / Drawing / Crafts","events":[{"type":"Art / Drawing / Crafts","subtype":"","title":"D&D Workshop","time":"Fri 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM","location":"Executive Boardroom","hostedBy":"Draggor","description":"Come have a discussion with Draggor, a one time shy, awkward D&D player, on how you can make any role playing game more fun for yourself and others! He's played since he was in middle school, and for the past 5 years has been helping run a D&D Tournament at Gen Con every year.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Art / Drawing / Crafts","subtype":"","title":"Iron Artist","time":"Fri 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM","location":"Salon E-F","hostedBy":"Reed","description":"The annual mystery art creation contest. Show up prepared to make something, only the host knows what you have to make, and what you have to use!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Art / Drawing / Crafts","subtype":"","title":"Iron Author - Rules","time":"Fri 8:00 PM - 8:00 PM","location":"Executive Boardroom","hostedBy":"Jaru","description":"Do you like to write? Do you enjoy making others suffer? Come to Iron Author and write the worst story your cruel soul can dredge up! Make us laugh, make us cry, and fight for the (honor?) of the Iron Author title! Each year we have a different set of twisted rules and limitations to work with. Come and learn what wacky restrictions are in place this year!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Art / Drawing / Crafts","subtype":"","title":"Sketchbook Exchange","time":"Fri 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM","location":"Executive Boardroom","hostedBy":"AnthrOhio Staff","description":"Bring a sketchbook and sit down with other aspiring artists as you take turns passing around your books and putting down your own artistic paw print into each other's books. Artists of all Skill levels are invited to share sketches.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Art / Drawing / Crafts","subtype":"","title":"After-Hours Art Jam","time":"Sat 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM","location":"Salon E-F","hostedBy":"LilShark","description":"The den and alley is closed but the art doesn't end! Grab your paper and pencils and join your fellow artists in this year's AntrhOhio Art Jam! This is an open space for artists and fans to mingle and create! This is open to everyone! Art supplies will not be provided and all content being worked on must be PG-13 and under.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Art / Drawing / Crafts","subtype":"","title":"Iron Author - Judgement","time":"Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM","location":"Executive Boardroom","hostedBy":"Jaru","description":"Did you write something for the Iron Author contest? Is it terrible, something you would be ashamed to have anyone read? Or did you miss out on writing for the Iron Author this year, but enjoy hearing the bad puns, twisted imagery, creative writing of others? Either way be sure to attend as the judges listen to the submissions and determine who they will declare as the best (or is that worst?) Iron Author of AnthrOhio 2019!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Art / Drawing / Crafts","subtype":"","title":"How to Draw Better Mecha and Armor","time":"Sun 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM","location":"Ballroom 2","hostedBy":"Ryoku7","description":"This will be a course devoted to teaching better technical drawing of Machines, Armor, and Cybernetics. All skill levels are welcome as I will be going over how to create better mecha art and develop good habits as you conceptualize and learn to make your designs more believeable and scientifically plausible.","adult":"False"}]},{"header":"Discussion / Presentation","events":[{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Is This Your First Con?","time":"Fri 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"Majira and Snowwolf","description":"Join AnthrOhio staff member Snowwolf and fursuiter extrordinaire Majira as they give tips and advice to first time convention goers about how to get the most out of their weekend, and some safety tips about fursuiting.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Opening Ceremonies","time":"Fri 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"Edward Hyena, AnthrOhio Staff","description":"Prepare yourself for this weekend's conference by attending our annual shareholder's Opening Ceremonies. Orientation shall be lead by the Chairman and questions will be taken at the conclusion of the presentation.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Meet and Greet / Q&A with Majira Strawberry and LilShark","time":"Fri 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"Majira and LilShark","description":"Come meet our Guests of Honor this year, YouTube spectacular Majira Strawberry and artist extradordinaire LilShark","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Badgemeister Q&A","time":"Fri 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM","location":"Salon A","hostedBy":"Badgemeister","description":"Interested in understanding more about NFC technology? Curious about the behind-the-scenes technology at play for the convention achievement game? Or just trying to earn your points for attending a panel? Lucky for you, Socket and Ghimno from the Badgemeister team are here to provide answers to all of those questions and more! Come visit our panel and listen to us bark about who we are and the journey we took to get here, and answer any and all of your burning questions!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Convention Horror Stories","time":"Fri 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"Edward Hyena","description":"Come find out why "What's the worst that can happen?" is never a wise phrase to say when you're at a convention.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Creating Audio Stories -- Part I: Script Writing","time":"Fri 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM","location":"Salon A","hostedBy":"Max DeGroot","description":"Can't draw? Want to bring your characters to life in a way that's a bit more emersive than writing? Join Max DeGroot, the creator of The Beach Bears Story with an introduction into writing audio scripts.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Furry Introduction to Motorsport","time":"Fri 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM","location":"Salon A","hostedBy":"Jakebunny","description":"Are you a furry who has wondered about what it takes to get into Motorsports? Even on a professional level? Even if its in the Virtual world of video games? This panel will guide through the process with 17 time national title winner Jakebunny!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Suiting in public","time":"Fri 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM","location":"Salon A","hostedBy":"Syberfox","description":"Come and discuss your experience with fur suiting outside the convention atmosphere. This will be a panel to help understand the differences in fur suiting at a convention as opposed to outside a convention setting.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Clancy's Graduation","time":"Sat 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM","location":"Ballroom 2","hostedBy":"Clancy Deervis And Reese Cocker","description":"Clancy, a young deer, just graduated from high school and he will be telling you about his experience for young furs. Every anthro animal, feathered or furred, with scales or skin are welcome to join this special event.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Lost Furends and Family","time":"Sat 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM","location":"Salon A","hostedBy":"FuzzyFin","description":"Come and share memories and stories of lost friends in the fandom","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Creating Audio Stories -- Part 2: Production","time":"Sat 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM","location":"Salon A","hostedBy":"Max DeGroot","description":"Got your audio script written but need to know how to produce it? This is the panel for you. Everything from collecting voices, sound effects, and background music to editing and publication.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Christian Furs Fellowship - Noah's Ark","time":"Sun 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM","location":"Ballroom 2","hostedBy":"May Lange","description":"Come fellowship with us as we study God's word and what it tells us about Noah's Ark.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Mental Health is Important","time":"Sun 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM","location":"Ballroom 2","hostedBy":"Edward Hyena & Fuzzyfin","description":"Come join Edward, a headcase, and Fuzzyfin, a professional therapist, as they discuss the importance of mental health, things you can do yourself to help it, and resources that are available when you can't do it yourself. Panel will be open to questions, and there wil be no judgement so try not to be shy.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Songwriting 101","time":"Sun 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM","location":"Salon A","hostedBy":"Citrine Husky","description":"Come join Citrine and maybe a few special guests as they give you some tips and tricks and even answer questions based around the art of songwriting.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"All About Fur","time":"Sun 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM","location":"Salon A","hostedBy":"Creative Chaos","description":"Fur, what is it? Real and faux, short or long. Come find out about different kinds of fur and their uses in fursuiting.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Rare Fursonas and Where to Find Them.","time":"Sun 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM","location":"Salon A","hostedBy":"Creative Chaos","description":"The world is full of fun and unique creatures you may never ha e heard of. But many are perfect for making into a fursona! Come find out about fun and unique species from around the globe!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Ursa Major 2018 Awards Presentation","time":"Sun 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"Max DeGroot","description":"Max DeGroot, host and 2014 Ursa Major nominee, will present the awards on behalf of the Anthropomorphic Literature and Arts Association for outstanding works in anthropomorphic fiction, non-fiction, art and animation. Formal attire not required for this awards ceremony.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Closing Ceremonies","time":"Sun 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"AnthrOhio Staff","description":"Come out and help the AnthrOhio Staff close out the convention with the announcing of attendance figures, the number of fursuiters we had, news regarding AnthrOhio 2020, and more!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Discussion / Presentation","subtype":"","title":"Convention Feedback Session","time":"Sun 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"AnthrOhio Staff","description":"Had any issues at the convention? Had something amazing that you wanted to share? Or was there something missing that you wanted to see? Take an hour with our staff to share feedback and let us know how to give you the best AnthrOhio experience possible.","adult":"False"}]},{"header":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","events":[{"type":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","subtype":"","title":"Thursday Night Karaoke","time":"Thu 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 2","hostedBy":"Syberfox","description":"Let's all get together and work out those vocal cords! Come join the sing-a-long as we have a full Karaoke stage ready to let everyone release their inner animals and sing into the late night. Everyone is welcome to participate either by singing or dancing to the music that our Karaoke stars have selected.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","subtype":"","title":"Furry YouTuber Trivia","time":"Fri 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"Majira and Guests","description":"Join Majira Strawberry and friends to answer questions about some of Youtube's furry performers.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","subtype":"","title":"Kazookulele Karaoke for Charity","time":"Fri 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 2","hostedBy":"Julien The Owl","description":"Kazoos and Ukulele's are 2 of the most annoying instruments in the world. Here, for as long as needed, I will play the kazoo, duct taped to a ukulele, and play the biggest hits of the decade, until people pay [the charity] enough money for me to stop. The more money, the better it will get!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","subtype":"","title":"Friday Night Karaoke","time":"Fri 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM","location":"Ballroom 2","hostedBy":"Syberfox","description":"Let's all get together and work out those vocal cords! Come join the sing-a-long as we have a full Karaoke stage ready to let everyone release their inner animals and sing into the late night. Everyone is welcome to participate either by singing or dancing to the music that our Karaoke stars have selected.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","subtype":"","title":"PowerPoint Mad Libs","time":"Sat 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 2","hostedBy":"Tono Corgi & Peri Tanuki","description":"Do you consider yourself a PowerPoint expert? Of course you do! Show off your sweet presentation skills in this improvisational PowerPoint Workshop. You'll even have a chance to impress our very special guest vice president, Markus Barks!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","subtype":"","title":"Mass-Debation","time":"Sat 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM","location":"Ballroom 2","hostedBy":"Boozy Badger","description":"A charity debate panel where you vote with your dollars. Three debates on irrelevant topics picked from the audience, argued irreverently by the panelists, with the audience picking the winner","adult":"False"},{"type":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","subtype":"","title":"Charity Dad Joke Competition","time":"Sat 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM","location":"Ballroom 2","hostedBy":"Drykath","description":"Two teams. Step up, and tell your worst dad jokes to your opponent. You laugh, back of the line with you. We'll be keeping score. So, no, it's not pointless. Hey, it's for charity, so let's have fun with it!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","subtype":"","title":"Citrine In Concert","time":"Sat 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"Citrine Husky","description":"Come listen to the fandom's only blind singing husky. Sing along with some of your favorite songs as well as songs written by the husky himself. Be the first to hear songs from his second album that premieres right here at AO!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","subtype":"","title":"Foxes and Peppers Concert","time":"Sat 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"Fox Amore & Pepper Coyote","description":"Fox and Pepper are back to perform hits from their newest album, "Spread Thy Wings", as well as other songs from their repertoire.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","subtype":"","title":"What's My Line","time":"Sat 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 2","hostedBy":"Paul Calhoun","description":"A panel game where members of the audience are called up to be on the panel and to be contestants. The game requires the panelists to question the contestant (Yes or No answers only) in order to determine his or her occupation. A "mystery celebrity" round may be played with the panel blindfolded to guess who the celebrity is if we can find one.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","subtype":"","title":"Parody Hour with Max DeGroot","time":"Sat 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM","location":"Ballroom 2","hostedBy":"Max DeGroot","description":"Join Max DeGroot, who has appeared on Dr. Demento's Funny 25 list three times, for an hour of funny songs and parodies with a furry twist.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","subtype":"","title":"Saturday Night Karaoke","time":"Sat 11:59 PM - 1:59 AM","location":"Ballroom 2","hostedBy":"Syberfox","description":"Let's all get together and work out those vocal cords! Come join the sing-a-long as we have a full Karaoke stage ready to let everyone release their inner animals and sing into the late night. Everyone is welcome to participate either by singing or dancing to the music that our Karaoke stars have selected.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","subtype":"","title":"Just a Minute","time":"Sun 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 2","hostedBy":"Paul Calhoun","description":"Panel game in which the four members of the audience per round are challenged to speak for one minute without hesitation, deviation or repetition on any subject that comes up on the cards. If someone does repeat, hesitate, or deviate, another contestant can buzz and take over the subject.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","subtype":"","title":"AnthrOhio Variety Show Practice","time":"Sun 2:00 PM - 2:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"Draconis and Keefur","description":"Casting Calls for the Variety Show start at 2:00 PM on Sunday, but if You've got an idea for a skit or performance, start practicing early. All acts are welcome, but please have a brief description of your performance ready for our director a be prepared to give a brief demonstration. Practice time is limited, so please understand if your time on stage is also limited. Order of performances will be given at the end of the practice","adult":"False"},{"type":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","subtype":"","title":"AnthrOhio Variety Show","time":"Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"Draconis and Keefur","description":"The variety show is a tradition at many furry conventions out there. If you have a song, skill, skit, talent, or feat to put on display, please show up early for practice before the show. If you don't, please join us all at the AnthrOhio Variety show to support our performers and see what they've got to offer.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Entertainment / Performance / Comedy","subtype":"","title":"Sunday Night Karaoke","time":"Sun 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM","location":"Salon A","hostedBy":"Syberfox","description":"Let's all get together and work out those vocal cords! Come join the sing-a-long as we have a full Karaoke stage ready to let everyone release their inner animals and sing into the late night. Everyone is welcome to participate either by singing or dancing to the music that our Karaoke stars have selected.","adult":"False"}]},{"header":"Fursuit Related","events":[{"type":"Fursuit Related","subtype":"","title":"Simple stitching and fursuit repair","time":"Fri 4:30 PM - 4:30 PM","location":"Salon A","hostedBy":"Creative Chaos","description":"Learn how to do a few simple hand sewn stitches useful for fursuit repair and creation. Includes a short section on emergency fursuit repairs. Afterwords we will help with any repairs you need to your suit.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Fursuit Related","subtype":"","title":"Frankenfursuit Build","time":"Fri 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 2","hostedBy":"Featherbutt","description":"Come make a crazy critter creation! You have two hours (and many different materials) to make whatever kind of fursuit you desire!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Fursuit Related","subtype":"","title":"Fursuit Parade Lineup","time":"Sat 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"AnthrOhio Staff","description":"Take the opportunity to get ready for the parade up to a half hour early! Main Events will be open to all fursuiters in preparation for the parade. There they can use this opportunity to cool off, drink water, and get presentable before the march. Photography is prohibited during preparation, but there will be an Official AnthrOhio group photo before the parade sets off.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Fursuit Related","subtype":"","title":"Fursuit Parade","time":"Sat 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"AnthrOhio Staff","description":"Always one of the most popular events at any convention, the fursuit parade gives fursuiters the opportunity to showcase their fluff and gives convention attendees the opportunity to catch all of their favorite fuzzies in one completely unorganized line! Show up early for the official parade photo and stick around after for photos from fans; but whatever you do, don't be late!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Fursuit Related","subtype":"","title":"Furries Get Animated!","time":"Sat 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM","location":"Executive Boardroom","hostedBy":"Paul Calhoun","description":"Stop by for a photo session to get turned into an animation! No perfect poses or trying to hold still for that one amazing shot. Jump, dance, wave your paws, whatever you think would look amazing as a (usually) 3-6 second animation loop!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Fursuit Related","subtype":"","title":"Fursuit Dance Comp. Tryouts","time":"Sat 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"AnthrOhio Staff","description":"Want to show off your skills for the AnthrOhio Fursuit Dance Competition? Come with music in hand and be prepared to show off part if not all of your routine - lineup to be provided shortly before the event on Saturday.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Fursuit Related","subtype":"","title":"Fursuit Etiquette","time":"Sat 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM","location":"Salon A","hostedBy":"Syberfox","description":"Come learn the do's and some don'ts of being around fursuiters","adult":"False"},{"type":"Fursuit Related","subtype":"","title":"Performing in Fursuit","time":"Sat 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM","location":"Salon A","hostedBy":"Syberfox","description":"Come out and find ways to make your suit pop and get everyone involved.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Fursuit Related","subtype":"","title":"Fursuit Dance Competition","time":"Sat 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"Moriarty","description":"AnthrOhio is proud to invite you to this year's Fursuit Dance Competition! Come and see what our fancy footed fursuiters can do on the dance floor and see who will be crowned king or queen of the dance competition!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Fursuit Related","subtype":"","title":"Fursuit Games","time":"Sun 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"Ridger and Snowwolf","description":"Do you have what it takes to be the champion of the Fursuit Games? Come on out and try your paw at all the crazy games that we have devised for you. Suit up!","adult":"False"}]},{"header":"Gaming / Competition","events":[{"type":"Gaming / Competition","subtype":"","title":"Video Gaming Room","time":"Thu 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM","location":"Salon B-C","hostedBy":"AnthrOhio Staff","description":"Need an escape? Looking for something to do while you're waiting for that next panel to start? Want to go head to head with someone and test your gaming skills? Come check out our video gaming room and play to your heart's content. Thursday: 6:00 PM - Midnight","adult":"False"},{"type":"Gaming / Competition","subtype":"","title":"Tabletop Gaming Room","time":"Fri 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM","location":"Ballroom 1","hostedBy":"AnthrOhio Staff","description":"Looking to sit back grab a couple of cards and throw some dice? Come down to the Tabletop Gaming room where you can join fellow enthusiasts in a few friendly rounds of gaming. Feel free to explore our own collection of board games, card games, and other table top distractions or to bring your own and play with your friends. Friday: 10:00 AM - Midnight","adult":"False"},{"type":"Gaming / Competition","subtype":"","title":"Video Gaming Room","time":"Fri 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM","location":"Salon B-C","hostedBy":"AnthrOhio Staff","description":"Need an escape? Looking for something to do while you're waiting for that next panel to start? Want to go head to head with someone and test your gaming skills? Come check out our video gaming room and play to your heart's content. 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Sunday: 9:00AM - 4:00PM","adult":"False"},{"type":"Gaming / Competition","subtype":"","title":"Video Gaming Room","time":"Sun 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM","location":"Salon B-C","hostedBy":"AnthrOhio Staff","description":"Need an escape? Looking for something to do while you're waiting for that next panel to start? Want to go head to head with someone and test your gaming skills? Come check out our video gaming room and play to your heart's content. 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All proceeds go to our charity, Pipsqueakery.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Other","subtype":"","title":"Artist's Alley","time":"Fri 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM","location":"Salon E-F","hostedBy":"AnthrOhio Staff","description":"If you're looking for art from all of the up and coming artists in the furry fandom, look no further. Come to the Artist's Alley to take a gander at the art on display and chat with the artists themselves. And don't forget, our starving artists need money to eat, so buy some art while you're there. Friday: 1:00PM - 6:00PM","adult":"False"},{"type":"Other","subtype":"","title":"Dealer's Den","time":"Fri 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM","location":"Grand Pavillion","hostedBy":"AnthrOhio Staff","description":"Come out and buy stuff from our vendors of Furry Merchandise. We have a wide selection of artwork, comics, plushies, books, apparel, and all sorts of trinkets to choose from. 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The flighted and the flightless can all agree: it's fun to have feathers!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Social / Meet & Greets","subtype":"","title":"Meet the Charity: The Good, The Bad, and The Horrifying Tales of Rescue","time":"Fri 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 2","hostedBy":"The Pipsqueakery and Jakebunny","description":"Our charity, the Pipsqueakery, will talk about hamsters and other cute rodentia and what it's like running a rescue for our furry friends.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Social / Meet & Greets","subtype":"","title":"Scalies SIG","time":"Fri 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM","location":"Executive Boardroom","hostedBy":"BunnyHugger","description":"If you're scaly, slithery, or slimy (or just look it), come lament together about how misunderstood the coldblooded folks are. 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There will be a Q&A while the guests show off a few of their videos.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Social / Meet & Greets","subtype":"","title":"Fursona Pin Trading Panel","time":"Sat 3:00 PM - 3:00 PM","location":"Executive Boardroom","hostedBy":"Poof the Dutchie","description":"People can come and trade their fursona pins and maybe even begin their collection! No money will be exchanged at this panel. Only pins for pins!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Social / Meet & Greets","subtype":"","title":"Greymuzzle Meet & Greet","time":"Sat 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM","location":"Executive Boardroom","hostedBy":"Max DeGroot","description":"A chance to meet and talk to fellow greymuzzles, which is defined as any fur who is over the age of 30. Even if you aren't a greymuzzle, but want to meet those who are, you are more than welcome. 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We will have a meet-and-greet and roundtable discussion on what we love about the long-eared, puffy-tailed set.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Social / Meet & Greets","subtype":"","title":"Rodents","time":"Sun 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM","location":"Executive Boardroom","hostedBy":"BunnyHugger","description":"Come celebrate this very diverse mammalian order with fellow mice, rats, squirrels, porcupines, beavers, capybaras, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs... and the list goes on. We'll do some gnawing and some jawing and swap daring tales of bird feeder and mouse trap raids.","adult":"False"},{"type":"Social / Meet & Greets","subtype":"","title":"Ice Cream Social","time":"Sun 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM","location":"Cardinal","hostedBy":"AnthrOhio Staff","description":"Sponsors, Patrons, and Philanthropists will be treated to a small selection of toppings and ice creams to enjoy a cold dessert before closing ceremonies. Come, snack, and socialize!","adult":"False"},{"type":"Social / Meet & Greets","subtype":"","title":"Dead Dog Dance","time":"Sun 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM","location":"Ballroom 3-4","hostedBy":"Moriarty","description":"Well the convention may be over, but the music is not. Come on down and spend the last evening at the convention listening to some music and dancing your heart away until we're kicked out.","adult":"False"}]}]}

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