It's trad, dad! Our welcome panel delights both first-timers and old hands with a preview of the weekend, fun games, and a chance to ask questions about how the convention works.
Owner of Gallifrey Base, BroaDWcast, and the Doctor Who Cuttings Archive. Author of the books "Silver Scream" Vols. 1 and 2, and "Red White and Who: The Story of Doctor Who in America." Program Director and host for Chicago TARDIS. Creator and leader of Mysterious Theatre 337.Objects... Read More →
Programming Director at Chicago TARDIS since the beginning (2000). Masquerade Director at Gallifrey One since 2012. Essayist with pieces appearing in the Hugo-winning Chicks Dig TIme Lords, Companion Piece (both Mad Norwegian Press), and the Outside In trilogy (ATB Publishing). Co-author... Read More →
Friday November 27, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Main ProgrammingGrand Ballroom E-F
It's back! This fun game will get the whole audience involved. You don’t need to be a Doctor Who knowledge expert at all, all you have to do is have an active imagination! This game will involve asking the participants to do something creative on the fly – it might be to recite a made-up poem about River Song, or to invent a new monster, or to draw a new Doctor Who logo, or create the next Dalek plotline, or… well, Who knows? Audience response will be measured by applause level, and a panel of judges, also randomly selected from the audience, will give extra points on most entertaining response. FUN is the key! Prizes will be awarded.
Friday November 27, 2015 7:30pm - 8:30pm CST
Main ProgrammingGrand Ballroom E-F
A ticketed event, a select group of convention members can socialize with each other and Alex Kingston. Don't be surprised if other guests stop by! Hors d'oeuvres served. Cash bar available.
John, on stage, bringing back the magic of the old convention Cabarets that was such a part of Doctor Who fandom in the 1980s and 1990s-- it's going to be classic! Don't be surprised if a friend or two stops by.....
Mysterious Theatre 337 is a meeting of two popular television shows (Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Doctor Who). The concept is quite simple (and quite obvious to anyone who has seen MST3000): several guys sit in front of the big screen to watch a Doctor Who story, and the audience is treated to their hugely witty and immensely amusing remarks. This year the gang tackles “Terror of the Zygons" for their 36th live show.
What MT337 is not is an audience participation show. The show itself is a carefully scripted, timed and rehearsed performance.
Friday November 27, 2015 9:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Main ProgrammingGrand Ballroom E-F
By popular demand! We've split our late night festivities up this year-- and will host our first dance-only party! Come join the fun, hosted by DJ Dale Lek-- but watch out for the pepperpots on the dance floor!
Friday November 27, 2015 10:00pm - Saturday November 28, 2015 1:00am CST
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Are you a newbie day tripper? Did you miss yesterday's presentation? Have you questions about the con you'd like answered? Be here to get info, have some fun, and collect some swag.
Owner of Gallifrey Base, BroaDWcast, and the Doctor Who Cuttings Archive. Author of the books "Silver Scream" Vols. 1 and 2, and "Red White and Who: The Story of Doctor Who in America." Program Director and host for Chicago TARDIS. Creator and leader of Mysterious Theatre 337.Objects... Read More →
Programming Director at Chicago TARDIS since the beginning (2000). Masquerade Director at Gallifrey One since 2012. Essayist with pieces appearing in the Hugo-winning Chicks Dig TIme Lords, Companion Piece (both Mad Norwegian Press), and the Outside In trilogy (ATB Publishing). Co-author... Read More →
Saturday November 28, 2015 10:00am - 10:30am CST
Main ProgrammingGrand Ballroom E-F
In a special, extra-long session, Jason Haigh-Ellery and Nicholas Briggs-- joined by a slew of special guests-- highlight the best of their recent work and preview all the exciting things coming up for 2016.
A ticketed event, a select group of convention members can socialize with each other and Ingrid Oliver. Don't be surprised if other guests stop by! Hors d'oeuvres served. Cash bar available.
The crown jewel in our cosplay features, the Chicago TARDIS Masquerade highlights the best in costuming. Come be amazed and amused by the fantastic handiwork displayed on stage. As usual, the Master (of Ceremonies) will host, while the High Council of Time Lords will judge who reigns supreme. We clear the room prior to the event, so those of you with General Admission memberships will need to line up to get good seats for both this event and what follows afterwards.
Saturday November 28, 2015 9:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Main ProgrammingGrand Ballroom E-F
Get those vocal cords warmed up! Our annual karaoke event ramps up the fun past "eleven"! Your host Cy Berman and his team of cybermats will keep the party turning.
Saturday November 28, 2015 10:00pm - Sunday November 29, 2015 2:00am CST
Gaming/SpecialsLilac
Well, it looks like we made it once again! It looks like we made it to the end! We say goodbye to this year and preview next year, amongst other things.
