The Gathering (WisCon 31 event)

The Gathering is an annual event at WisCon.

The 2007 programming for The Gathering included:

• 1 Belly Dance Demonstration

The Gathering•Wis/Cap• Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

3:00 to 4:00 PM Let our experts show you some new moves! Come watch a performance of various kinds of belly dance, and learn about Synergy Belly Dance and polarity therapy.

Rosalyn Wiggins Berne, Rachael M. Haring

• 2 Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab Sniffing

The Gathering•Wis/Cap• Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Come and sniff the wonders from the Black Alchemy Lab!

Cynthia Gonsalves

• 3 Clothing Swap

The Gathering•Wis/Cap• Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Here's a chance to freeshop all those great clothes your Wiscon compatriots have passed on, guided by the totally non-professional but ever enthusiastic Fashion Divas/Booth Staff. (Rumor has it the fantastic Ellen Kushner may even help out!)

M: Staci A Straw, Ellen Kushner, Julia Starkey

4 Crystal Reading

The Gathering•Wis/Cap• Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Crystals channel the earth's energies to provide insight and information. Brief readings for fun and entertainment.

Lynn Kendall

5 DIY Face Painting and Temporary Tattoos

The Gathering•Wis/Cap• Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Do-it-yourself face painting and temporary tattoos - we provide the paint and the tattoos, you create the body art!

Elizabeth Stone

6 Galley Ho!

The Gathering•Wis/Cap• Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Galleys, galleys, everywhere! Galley proofs of SF&Fantasy, science fact, feminism, and more. A benefit for WisCon.

M: Deborah Stone, Jennifer Pelland

7 Knitting Circle

The Gathering•Wis/Cap• Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Bring your current project, or just your interest, and sit a spell! We'll talk about knitting, SF&F, women's craft, and the connections among them, and ooh and ahh over each other's work. If you've never knitted before, we'll show you how to get started. Luminary Melissa Scott plans to join us in the late afternoon.

Joanna Lowenstein

8 Madame Hanne Reads Your Tea Leaves!

The Gathering•Wis/Cap• Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Marvel at the mysteries in your cup! In the right hands, tea leaves can reveal the future. Come have a chat and a soothing cup of tea, and when you are done, the illustrious Madame Hanne will look into your cup and tell all.

M: Hanne I Blank

9 Numerology

The Gathering•Wis/Cap• Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Based on an analysis of your name, birthdate, numerology can tell you a lot about who you are, and who you are becoming. Come explore your Emerging Self! All you need is to be truthful about your birth month, date, and year!

M: Lettie Prell

10 Odd Con Cow Tipping

The Gathering•Wis/Cap• Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

We know you are thrilled to be at WisCon. But perhaps somewhere under that joyful exterior lurks some lingering frustration? Stop by the OddCon Cow Tipping booth and unleash your suppressed aggravation at the target cow. Enjoy the inner peace that follows as you raise your prize in the air and shout "Mooooooo!" Now you are ready to embrace WisCon. It’s free, so play as often and as much as needed. Sponsored by Madison’s general interest science fiction convention, Odyssey Con VIII, April 4-6, 2008. Featuring Peter David and George R.R. Martin.

J.J. Brutman, Tom Havighurst

11 Palm Reading

The Gathering•Wis/Cap• Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Get your palm read! Palmistry can tell you about yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, and even something about your path in life. Short readings for fun and entertainment.

M: Wendy Bradley, Katie Clapham

12 Renaissance and Fancy Hair Braids

The Gathering•Wis/Cap• Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Sit down, relax, and let our master braider turn your tresses into your crowning glory! Learn how to do ropes, four strand braids, classic three-strand French and Dutch braids, and classic Crown braids.

John Wardale

13 Rubber Stamping & Papercraft

The Gathering•Wis/Cap• Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Rubber stamps, markers, paper, glitter-glue, scissors, and more - a chance to be creative. Create items like cards, mini-books, and bookmarks; decorate your name badge; or just have funny getting crafty and messy.

Carrie L Ferguson

14 Show Us Your Tats!

The Gathering•Wis/Cap• Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

4:00 to 5:00 PM WisCon members sport some groovy tattoos. Show 'em to us and we'll vote as an audience. The feminist twist: part of the judging is based upon your explanation of your body art and what it means to you. Points for uniqueness. If enough of us participate, we'll have multiple categories.

M: Cat Hanna

15 Tarot Card Reading

The Gathering•Wis/Cap• Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Short tarot card readings for fun and entertainment.

M: Leah Rose Cutter, Suzy McKee Charnas, Magenta Griffith

15.5 Tiptree Auction Preview

The Gathering•Wis/Cap• Friday, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

Here's your chance to preview the marvelous and amazing items that will be auctioned off Saturday night at the Tiptree Auction!

Jeanne Gomoll