Phoenix Rising
Phoenix Rising is a five-day conference devoted to everything Harry Potter that will take place May 17-21, 2007, in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. We expect over 1,000 scholars, professionals, and fans to take part in lectures, panels, workshops, and roundtable discussions, as well as in fanfiction readings, fanart portfolio showings, an art gallery, and an array of interactive programming. Those who submit programming are encouraged to consider the overall conference themes of rebirth and the rise of the hero, as well as secondary themes connecting the series, films, music, and media phenomenon with the visual and performing arts.
Musical magic at the Rhythm Revue
By Genii Grimsley
The festivities began a little early for those who attended the pre-conference Rhythm Revue. The Phoenix Rising volunteers, staff and early registrants truly rang in the conference with some memorable events.
Karaoke was sung by all with a backdrop of the “Prisoner of Azkaban” film projected on a wall. Amber Charleville started off the party by singing a lovely rendition of Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places.”
With the party in full swing, both costumed and non-costumed attendees were singing such classics as “My Sharona” by The Knack to hits such as “Bootylicious” by Destiny’s Child. There were several crowd favorites, such as Severus singing “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred as well as Lord Voldemort’s “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor.
Another of the crowd favorites featured Charleville and Rennie Guedel, who dedicated “Cold-hearted Snake” by Paula Abdul to the Dark Lord, much to his displeasure.
Of course, it was not just cosplayers who had all the fun. Anastasia sang beautifully to “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Starship. And karaoke is not complete without a rendition of the “YMCA” by the Village People. All had a great time and it was definitely the prelude to a wonderful conference.
Loud and Proud Houses
By Genii Grimsley
A new year at L’Universite des Arts Magiques was ushered in by Headmistress Victoria Dann on Thursday night at Phoenix Rising’s Overture Dinner.
Welcoming in the recently sorted students, the Headmistress gave a brief history lesson, to include house colors and mascots, of each of the four houses. Among the history lesson came the announcements of few tickets left for keynote speeches as well as the Rememberall Wall and Final Theories Wall being in the Room of Requirement.
Professor Dann then introduced the heads of houses. The head of Zodico house, Professor Christine Gengaro, went first declaring her house the loudest and rowdiest house and proclaimed that we would have an “awesome time.” She then sang the first verse of the Zodico house song, making her a bit of a tough act to follow.
Pontalbon’s head of house, Professor Marjorie Manifold, was obviously up to the challenge and welcomed all students, though she warned her house that, “Tricks shouldn’t be played in front of the press,” despite her house’s trickster nature. She also mentioned that any displayable streeler would gain house points.
Bellereve house proved that Zodico house was definitely not the loudest by cheering loudly and chanting “Bellereve” as Professor Roxanne Conrad stepped up to the podium. During her welcoming speech, she urged all students to donate to the New Orleans libraries that were decimated by Hurricane Katrina. Her parting words to us were read from a book, “Chapter 1… Writing is Magic.”
Finally, the Lumien head of house, Professor Michael Bolton, took the stage with a flourish of his pirate flag. He wondered why his house was stuck in a corner if Zodico house was supposed to be the loudest and the rowdiest. He challenged their claim by stating that his own house may have no charity, but was founded by a pirate.
With the feast over, several wizard rockers took the stage, which were followed up by the PotterCast. In addition, thanks to the Listening Library, every student received the ultimate surprise of the unabridged “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” on cassettes.
( A few photos! )
Of course, your Phoenix Rising experience is completely up to you. You can choose to do one event a day, or you can choose to schedule every thirty second block of your day. Don't forget to take some time out to sightsee along the streets of New Orleans, though, and to have at least one fabulous local meal.
Programming:
1. The programming starts each day at 9am (except Sunday, when you can sleep in till 11am!), so you've got plenty of time for breakfast. Head down to Café du Monde for a café au lait and beignets, or stumble down to the Sheraton lobby and the onsite Starbucks. No matter the time, you're sure to find a fellow fan looking for coffee and canon discussions. You'll need your strength for the day ahead!
2. We'll be releasing the complete schedule within a couple of months, and you'll be able to tentatively plan which presentations you'd like to see in advance. All of the traditional presentations will be held on site in the Sheraton's conference rooms, so you won't have far to travel between sessions. In addition, there's at least a five-minute break scheduled between each session to allow you time to move.
3. Read over the presentation summaries before you leave for New Orleans (Accepted Proposals here: http://www.thephoenixrises.org/programm
4. The more formal, or traditional, a presentation is, the less interaction you may have with the presenter. It's the presenter's choice as to whether they allow time for discussion or questions, but don't let this get you down! Provided they don't have another presentation to get to, most presenters love their topic and will be happy to talk to you after their presentation. If you're after a more interactive session, a workshop or roundtable provides a more intimate setting so that you can really get into the topic with the presenter and fellow attendees.
5. Don't forget to make time for the Gallery! Some fantastic art by Harry Potter fans will be on display, and many of the works will be up for auction after the Coda Breakfast. You will also be able to view the illustrated stories created by members of the Paintbrush and Quill Society, who have taken on a pre-conference collaboration as part of their registrations, as well as art created specially for the conference.
6. Some people take notes, some people use laptops, some people just sit there and soak it all up. Feel free to do whatever you want, so long as you respect the presenter's wishes. We do ask that you turn cell phones off during presentations, and while pre-mobile babies are welcomed, we also ask that you respect the presenter and other audience members if your baby becomes unsettled.
Costumes:
1. You don't have to wear a costume if you'd prefer your everyday Muggle wear. But if you do want to wear that perfect Dedalus Diggle hat, you're more than welcome!
2. Make sure you test your costume beforehand, though. It's all well and good checking yourself out in the mirror in six inch stilettos, but have you tried walking in them?
3. Pack a travel sewing kit – needles and thread, safety pins, spare buttons, and spare sequins/feathers/adornments. Or at the very least, a stapler and duct tape will keep you looking magical!
4. Be sure to remember that New Orleans is a southern city, and will have very warm weather in May. The Sheraton and all our event locations (bar Quidditch) are air-conditioned, but you may need to walk between them. Your full woolen school uniform may be authentic, but authenticity won't stop you overheating. Layering your clothes – costumed or Muggle – will also help when moving from the warm outdoors to the cool indoors.
5. Don't be afraid to let someone know that you love her costume! Many costumers spend hours, weeks and even months on their costume, and compliments are always appreciated! Some people will even stay in character while they're in costume, and will generally be happy to play-act with you. However, if you'd like a photo, don't forget to ask whether the costumer minds.
Meeting People:
1. So you've come to Phoenix Rising not knowing a soul. Maybe you're in a new city. Maybe, like your dedicated reporter, you're in an entirely new country. You don't want to be a wallflower, but you can't imagine that all those laughing, fun-loving groups of people could be interested in meeting you. Well, I can tell you from very happy experience, that yes, that group of people would love to meet you. Go and introduce yourself – after all, they're at the conference for the same reason as you: Harry Potter!
2. You're at the Overture Dinner on Thursday night, you've been seated with your housemates, and your friends are on the other side of the room. Will you sit and stare at your (admittedly wonderful) meal, or will you start discussing House Point strategies with your Housemates?
3. You've met your Housemates, and your roommates, and those people you sat with during the first presentation, but what you're really longing for is a good, long discussion of your favorite ship. Heading along to a Rendezvous (http://www.thephoenixrises.org/events/l
4. A great way to meet people (and one that I can personally vouch for!) is to volunteer. There are tons of opportunities, such as volunteering with our Programming team to supervise a programming room, or signing up with Security to become a Prefect. You'll get to meet fellow volunteers, see a little of what goes on behind the scenes at Phoenix Rising, and all attendees who volunteer before Phoenix Rising will also be invited to our (now sold out) Rhythm Revue karaoke party on Wednesday night!
Quidditch:
1. Quidditch is more fun than you can imagine! Our version unfortunately does not use brooms, and the Snitches don't fly unassisted, but there is something irresistible about playing Quidditch on the banks of the Mississippi River.
2. Professional Quidditch players will be playing in the Riverside Quidditch Classic. Your registration in the classic will guarantee your team at least three games, and each member will receive a personalized team jersey. Quidditch rules are available here (http://www.thephoenixrises.org/events/q
3. If you're playing, make sure to bring a hat, comfortable running shoes and sunscreen. We'll be supplying players with water, sports drinks and snacks. There are no hard and fast rules about Quidditch clothing, although of course professional players will want to play in their team shirts! I'd recommend shorts or track pants to complete your kit, but if you'd like to play in the traditional full robes, you may. Please remember, though, that Quidditch is an outdoor sport, and New Orleans will be very warm in May.
4. House Quidditch will be run between professional matches, and involve teams from Lumién, Pontalbòn, Bellereve and Zodico. You can sign up for House Quidditch during registration, for no extra cost, although team spaces are nearly filled, and extremely limited!
General Tips:
1. Make sure to wear your conference name badge at all times. This is your pass into all programming and events, and it lets the staff and volunteers allow you into the sessions. If you're attending a special event, the ticket will be in your registration bag, and you'll need this ticket to enter the event.
2. Don't be afraid to change your plans. The best fun can come from a spontaneous idea or meeting.
3. Anything can happen when you put 1000 Harry Potter fans together – random Death Eater attacks, hallway duels, class photos and more. Keep your eyes open, but if you miss something, check it out in the next morning's newsletter – From Ash and Flame.
4. If you have any questions or concerns on site, you can speak to one of our Prefects, who will be able to help you out. You can also speak to our Information Desk, who can put you in contact with Phoenix Rising staff or volunteers if necessary.
5. Above all, have fun!
Whether you're a conference novice or expert, feel free to share tips and hints in the comments!
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From Fan to Fandom
Phoenix Rising is pleased to present the From Fan to Fandom Challenge! As part of our fandom showcase, which includes events such as Artists and Authors Night and the Keynote Presentation Transformation: From Fan to Fandom, this challenge is centered around the wonderful creativity of the Harry Potter fandom.
The prompt for all participants is the same, but the challenge is divided into three divisions by medium. The Sugar Quill, one of the Harry Potter fandom's first fanfiction archives, welcomes entries from fanfiction authors. FictionAlley, a repository of fanfiction, fanart, discussion and more, encourages artists to show their skills. The Leaky Cauldron, the premier Harry Potter news site, hosts essayists and their work.
For the prompt, A Phoenix Moment, and rules, please go here: http://community.livejournal.com/fromas
Keynote Presentations
All of Phoenix Rising's Keynote Presentations are selling out quickly! To let you know where we are, there are fewer than one hundred tickets still available for Transformation: From Fan to Fandom, a panel at the Aquarium of the Americas featuring noted fandom academic Henry Jenkins, as well as Harry Potter website founders Melissa Anelli (The Leaky Cauldron), Simon Branford (FictionAlley) and Jennie Levine (The Sugar Quill). Additionally, Transformation: From Influence to Inspiration, the Keynote Presentation featuring Dr. Anne Hiebert Alton, has fewer than fifty tickets still available. This presentation also allows attendees private access to the Musée Conti Wax Museum, featuring historical exhibits and a "haunted dungeon." Finally, if you’re interested in a squashy, purple sleeping bag, you should purchase one now. We only have 20 left to sell! For more information on all the Keynote Presentations, please see http://www.thephoenixrises.org/programm
Vendors
During Phoenix Rising, our Vendor Room will give you the opportunity to purchase merchandise, gifts and souvenirs from our vendors and sponsors, including Harry Potter merchandise, general wizarding supplies and costumes, writing and artwork, and items unique to New Orleans. We are pleased to announce there are only five places left for vendors, so if you run a business, have something to sell, or know of a business that would be perfect for Phoenix Rising's vendor room, please visit http://www.thephoenixrises.org/supp
Our confirmed vendors include Whimsic Alley and Fairy Tales and Dragon Scales. More information on these vendors is available at http://www.thephoenixrises.org/supp
Houses
By now, most attendees who have registered for Phoenix Rising should have received a House welcome letter from a faculty member of L’Université des Arts Magiques. (If you did not, please first check your bulk mail and spam folders. If you have not received the email, please contact registration@thephoenixrises.org. If you registered during December or January, you will receive your sorting shortly, if you have not already.)
A number of L'Université's students have been diligently reviewing their House histories – http://www.thephoenixrises.org/conn
Group spokesperson Emily, who has clearly passed her N.E.W.T.s, says, "The Pontalbòn ghost is known as the Unknown Architect. He died in a fight with a gargoyle and now the gargoyle and Architect are destined to guard the school together, until they can agree on a few stylistic questions. I tried to get some more information out of him, but the gargoyle was sneaking around the art supplies room with a brush and a bucket of gray paint. The Unknown Architect ran off to protect the Gallery before I could ask anything else."
Many of the buildings around New Orleans built from the mid 1700s to the mid 1800s are attributed to an “unknown architect.” Emily hopes their research at L'Université's famous library will bring recognition back to the true genius behind these buildings – the Unknown Architect. For more information, or if you'd like to help Emily and her fellow scholars with their research, please visit the Pontalbòn chat community at pontalbonhouse.livejournal.com.
Downloads
If you'd like to show your House Pride around the internet, make sure to visit http://www.thephoenixrises.org/conn
Meeting Attendees
Are you heading to Phoenix Rising and not sure that you'll know anyone on site? Do you want to chat about your plans before you arrive, or want to exchange the perfect gumbo recipe? Phoenix Rising has lots of different ways for you to meet other attendees before you arrive! Check out the "Meet and Connect" section of our website for more ideas - http://www.thephoenixrises.org/conn
Our message boards are available at http://www.thephoenixrises.org/foru
If you'd like to chat with your housemates, you can find them on the message boards at http://www.thephoenixrises.org/forum/in
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lumienhousepontalbonhousebellerevehousezodicohousePhoenixChat is the official off-topic LiveJournal, where you can chat about anything and everything with the Phoenix Rising staff and attendees. It can be found at [Bad username: âphoenixchatâ], and membership is open to everyone with a LiveJournal account, which are free.
Finally, if you’d like to chat with other attendees in a more traditional way, you can sign up for Phoenix Post during registration. The mailing address of a fellow Housemate will be emailed to you, and a third Housemate will receive your mailing address. You’ll then have two attendees to correspond with before meeting up in New Orleans, should you choose.
Frequently Asked Questions
My presentation was accepted, so why isn't it up on the accepted proposals page?
We only publish accepted proposals once all of the presenters for each proposal have registered and paid, because that confirms for us that you're committed to attending and presenting. If you have registered, your proposal might be waiting for some editing and formatting behind the scenes before it can be published, which may take another week or two. Your patience is appreciated!
Do I have to tell you about my tickets or other presentations as presenter conflicts? What about Rendezvous?
Nope! We'll check your keynote tickets, professional Quidditch status, and any other presentations when we schedule you. Additionally, no presentations will be scheduled across from keynote lunches, which helps us avoid most of the conflicts. We want to know if you have jury duty, a court date, a wedding, or a paper to give at another conference during the same time period, though. Unfortunately, we can't take Rendezvous into account as we make the schedule – we can only guarantee not to schedule you in two places at once and to accommodate as many of the pre-requested audio-visual needs as possible.
Can I still submit art for the gallery?
Yes, if you know the secret link: http://www.thephoenixrises.org/submissi
Do you still need artists for the Paintbrush and Quill Society?
Yes! There are still some very creative and very, very patient authors waiting for a collaborator. If you'd like to pinch hit through drawing, painting, photography, illuminations, needlework or some other medium that could become part of a book and can complete your project on a timeline, please use the Change My Registration option to add it as a lagniappe.
As always, if you have any questions or queries about Phoenix Rising, please contact us at help@thephoenixrises.org.
Welcome to From Ash and Flame, and welcome to 2007! It's looking like a big year in Harry's world – a movie, a final book (hopefully!), and of course, Phoenix Rising!
From Fan to Fandom
Phoenix Rising is pleased to present the From Fan to Fandom Challenge! As part of our fandom showcase, which includes events such as Artists and Authors Night and the Keynote Presentation Transformation: From Fan to Fandom, this challenge is centered around the wonderful creativity of the Harry Potter fandom.
The prompt for all participants is the same, but the challenge is divided into three divisions by medium. The Sugar Quill, one of the Harry Potter fandom's first fanfiction archives, welcomes entries from fanfiction authors. FictionAlley, a repository of fanfiction, fanart, discussion and more, encourages artists to show their skills. The Leaky Cauldron, the premier Harry Potter news site, hosts essayists and their work.
For the prompt, A Phoenix Moment, and rules, please go here: http://community.livejournal.com/fromas
Keynote Presentations
All of Phoenix Rising's Keynote Presentations are selling out quickly! To let you know where we are, there are fewer than one hundred tickets still available for Transformation: From Fan to Fandom, a panel at the Aquarium of the Americas featuring noted fandom academic Henry Jenkins, as well as Harry Potter website founders Melissa Anelli (The Leaky Cauldron), Simon Branford (FictionAlley) and Jennie Levine (The Sugar Quill). Additionally, Transformation: From Influence to Inspiration, the Keynote Presentation featuring Dr. Anne Hiebert Alton, has fewer than fifty tickets still available. This presentation also allows attendees private access to the Musée Conti Wax Museum, featuring historical exhibits and a "haunted dungeon." Finally, if you’re interested in a squashy, purple sleeping bag, you should purchase one now. We only have 20 left to sell! For more information on all the Keynote Presentations, please see http://www.thephoenixrises.org/programm
Vendors
During Phoenix Rising, our Vendor Room will give you the opportunity to purchase merchandise, gifts and souvenirs from our vendors and sponsors, including Harry Potter merchandise, general wizarding supplies and costumes, writing and artwork, and items unique to New Orleans. We are pleased to announce there are only five places left for vendors, so if you run a business, have something to sell, or know of a business that would be perfect for Phoenix Rising's vendor room, please visit http://www.thephoenixrises.org/supp
Our confirmed vendors include Whimsic Alley and Fairy Tales and Dragon Scales. More information on these vendors is available at http://www.thephoenixrises.org/supp
Houses
By now, most attendees who have registered for Phoenix Rising should have received a House welcome letter from a faculty member of L’Université des Arts Magiques. (If you did not, please first check your bulk mail and spam folders. If you have not received the email, please contact registration@thephoenixrises.org. If you registered during December or January, you will receive your sorting shortly, if you have not already.)
A number of L'Université's students have been diligently reviewing their House histories – http://www.thephoenixrises.org/conn
Group spokesperson Emily, who has clearly passed her N.E.W.T.s, says, "The Pontalbòn ghost is known as the Unknown Architect. He died in a fight with a gargoyle and now the gargoyle and Architect are destined to guard the school together, until they can agree on a few stylistic questions. I tried to get some more information out of him, but the gargoyle was sneaking around the art supplies room with a brush and a bucket of gray paint. The Unknown Architect ran off to protect the Gallery before I could ask anything else."
Many of the buildings around New Orleans built from the mid 1700s to the mid 1800s are attributed to an “unknown architect.” Emily hopes their research at L'Université's famous library will bring recognition back to the true genius behind these buildings – the Unknown Architect. For more information, or if you'd like to help Emily and her fellow scholars with their research, please visit the Pontalbòn chat community at pontalbonhouse.livejournal.com.
Downloads
If you'd like to show your House Pride around the internet, make sure to visit http://www.thephoenixrises.org/conn
Meeting Attendees
Are you heading to Phoenix Rising and not sure that you'll know anyone on site? Do you want to chat about your plans before you arrive, or want to exchange the perfect gumbo recipe? Phoenix Rising has lots of different ways for you to meet other attendees before you arrive! Check out the "Meet and Connect" section of our website for more ideas - http://www.thephoenixrises.org/conn
Our message boards are available at http://www.thephoenixrises.org/foru
If you'd like to chat with your housemates, you can find them on the message boards at http://www.thephoenixrises.org/forum/in
[Bad username: âlumienhouseâ]
[Bad username: âpontalbonhouseâ]
[Bad username: âbellerevehouseâ]
[Bad username: âzodicohouseâ]
PhoenixChat is the official off-topic LiveJournal, where you can chat about anything and everything with the Phoenix Rising staff and attendees. It can be found at [Bad username: âphoenixchatâ], and membership is open to everyone with a LiveJournal account, which are free.
Finally, if you’d like to chat with other attendees in a more traditional way, you can sign up for Phoenix Post during registration. The mailing address of a fellow Housemate will be emailed to you, and a third Housemate will receive your mailing address. You’ll then have two attendees to correspond with before meeting up in New Orleans, should you choose.
Frequently Asked Questions
My presentation was accepted, so why isn't it up on the accepted proposals page?
We only publish accepted proposals once all of the presenters for each proposal have registered and paid, because that confirms for us that you're committed to attending and presenting. If you have registered, your proposal might be waiting for some editing and formatting behind the scenes before it can be published, which may take another week or two. Your patience is appreciated!
Do I have to tell you about my tickets or other presentations as presenter conflicts? What about Rendezvous?
Nope! We'll check your keynote tickets, professional Quidditch status, and any other presentations when we schedule you. Additionally, no presentations will be scheduled across from keynote lunches, which helps us avoid most of the conflicts. We want to know if you have jury duty, a court date, a wedding, or a paper to give at another conference during the same time period, though. Unfortunately, we can't take Rendezvous into account as we make the schedule – we can only guarantee not to schedule you in two places at once and to accommodate as many of the pre-requested audio-visual needs as possible.
Can I still submit art for the gallery?
Yes, if you know the secret link: http://www.thephoenixrises.org/submissi
Do you still need artists for the Paintbrush and Quill Society?
Yes! There are still some very creative and very, very patient authors waiting for a collaborator. If you'd like to pinch hit through drawing, painting, photography, illuminations, needlework or some other medium that could become part of a book and can complete your project on a timeline, please use the Change My Registration option to add it as a lagniappe.
As always, if you have any questions or queries about Phoenix Rising, please contact us at help@thephoenixrises.org.
Programming
Over the last few weeks, we've posted a number of very detailed posts regarding programming, presenting, and the submissions process. A question and answer guide is available here: http://community.livejournal.com/fromas
The submissions deadline for presentations is November 1 – just a few short weeks away. If you've been considering submitting, whether it's a presentation, a roundtable, a fanfiction reading, fanart, or anything else you can think of, now's the time! More information about programming of all types, including the submissions system, is available at http://www.thephoenixrises.org/programm
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Houses
L'Université des Arts Magiques is pleased to announce that their administrative staff have finally found their way through the Writing Department, and have allowed Phoenix Rising and the Heads of House to begin distributing sorting results. All attendees will receive a welcoming letter from their Head of House: Professor Roxanne Conrad, Bellereve House for writers and readers; Professor Christine Gengaro, Zodico House for musicians and those who love music; Professor Michael Bolton, Lumién House for filmmakers, actors and tellers of tales; and Professor Majorie Manifold, Pontalbòn House for artists, architects and designers.
If you registered prior to September and you haven't received your letter, please check your spam or bulk mail folder; if it isn't in there, please e-mail us at registration@thephoenixrises.org with your username and e-mail address. If you registered during September or October, your results should arrive quite soon.
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HP Humor, Tickle Me Harry and Phoenix Rising Haunted Halloween Challenge
As part of Phoenix Rising’s fabulous showcase of the Harry Potter fandom (the main feature of which is Artists and Authors Night), we are co-presenting a series of challenges across our incredible fandom. LiveJournal communities [Unknown LJ tag], [Unknown LJ tag], and Phoenix Rising will come together for this one special month to present you with the funniest fanfiction challenge this side of Halloween.
A fanfiction contest with the theme or prompt of 'Haunted Halloween', the Challenge will see the winner, selected by a panel of judges, awarded a $25 LiveJournal gift certificate. For more information, please see the post at http://community.livejournal.com/fromas
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The Quidditch Pitch and Phoenix Rising - The Magic Behind the Masque Challenge Results
The challenge co-sponsored by The Quidditch Pitch and Phoenix Rising, The Magic Behind the Masque, is now closed, and we're pleased to report that author Modestyrabnott was the winner. Find out more and link to all the fanfiction produced for the challenge on The Quidditch Pitch at
http://thequidditchpitch.org/thepitch/m
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PotterCast
We're pleased to announce that PotterCast, the award-winning Harry Potter podcast produced by The Leaky Cauldron, will be recording a special live edition during the Thursday Overture event. Following a Southern-style, buffet dinner that includes fried chicken, barbequed ribs and fried catfish, PotterCast will take place in the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton New Orleans. All attendees are invited to this special event. The evening will also feature the opening of the Gallery and the Vendor Room.
PotterCast joins SpellCast as an official podcast of Phoenix Rising. SpellCast will take place during Saturday evening's Artists and Authors night and will feature fanfic readings, fan interviews, and more!
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Quidditch
All supporters of the Betas Anonymous Punctuation Pixies are encouraged to head over to the Quidditch Department – http://www.thephoenixrises.org/events/q
There is also a strong rumor that the Pontchartrain Pirates will be the next team to enter the competition for the Delta Cup. We're sure that they'll be submitting their forms just as soon as they're finished stashing what's left of the rum.
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Terminus
Narrate Conferences, with a characteristic love of forward planning and spreadsheets, has announced Terminus, a Harry Potter conference, to be held at the historic Hilton Chicago Hotel, August 7 –11, 2008. For more information, please see the Terminus LiveJournal at http://terminus2008.livejournal.com
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FAQ
Are there types of programming you won't accept?
We accept all sorts of presentations, from papers to films to discussions and beyond. We have sample presentation styles on our Elements page – http://www.thephoenixrises.org/programm
Can I wear my costume to Phoenix Rising?
Of course you can! We welcome costumes at all of our programming and events, and our masquerade ball practically requires them! You may wish to bring Muggle clothes, however, as some of New Orleans' more upscale restaurants do have a dress code. Many of our attendees will wear street clothes rather than costumes. Costumes are never required.
Please feel free to e-mail help @ thephoenixrises.org with questions.
This is the transcript of a chat that I had with Hallie, one of Phoenix Rising's lead event organizers. We know that making proposals to be part of conference programming can sometimes be confusing or scary, so we wanted to shed some light on the process through a question and answer session.
How To: Programming Special Edition
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Be Part of Programming
How Programming is Chosen
Academic Submissions (papers/lectures, panels, workshops, roundtables, and the like)
Exploratory Submissions (art gallery and creative things for Artists and Authors Night: fanfiction readings, fanart portfolios, and drabble/sketch/beta reading/art critique booths)
Presenter Requirements
How to Prepare Your Proposal
Early Decisions
Previously Presented Programming
Idea Exchange
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