Programming

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Friday July 28 2017

Room	Floor		Time
Chardonnay	Main	Headless Lounge	12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Easton	Main	Registration	10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Champagne B + C	Main	Dealers Room	12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cabernet	Main	Sketch Lounge	12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Sauvignon	Main	Photo Booth	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cognac	Lower	Gaming	12:00 AM – 11:59 PM

Panels

Opening Ceremonies

With Felinaeus Lapinnoir – CHAMPAGNE A – 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us for the ceremonial opening of What The Fur 2017! You’ll meet the Guest of Honour, hear from some of What The Fur’s staff, and the best part? An exquisite chocolate tasting at the end!

Welcome To Your First Convention

With Talmak – RIESLING – 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM *Bilingual Panel
Come meet Talmak, an expert con-goer and organizer, to learn about convention do’s and don’ts, some tricks to maximize your convention experience, and ask him questions! This panel is open to everyone regardless of previous convention experience.

Fursuit Making 101

With Kale Lalonde – BORDEAUX – 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Learn the ins and outs of basic fursuit construction in this handy tutorial presented by Kale!

Fursuit Hockey

With Yazmin – CHAMPAGNE A – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fursuit Hockey is back this year! Join veteran and new players alike in trying to beat the opposing team! Spectators are welcome!

Guest of Honour Meet & Greet

With ECMajor – MERLOT – 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come welcome our Guest of Honour, ECMajor, and find out what he’s all about! You’ll get to learn more about this intriguing gentleman from New Hampshire and his work!

Galaxy Teas Social

With Galaxy Teas – ST. EMILION – 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Delicious teas and a relaxed environment await you at the Galaxy Teas Social. Come taste some of the finest loose-leaf teas present in the known galaxy.

Fursuit Making 102

With Kale Lalonde – BORDEAUX – 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Got the basic techniques down and want to up your fursuiting game? Take your fursuit making to the next step and learn techniques the pros use like resin & silicone casting, mold making and hand wefting in the handy tutorial presented by Kale from Twilight Knights Cosplay!

Fursuit Handling

With Stewhex – RIESLING – 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM *English Only
Meet an experienced fursuit handler, Stewhex, who will help you learn the ins and outs of how to keep fursuiters safe while they are in costume. People from all experience levels of handling are welcome!

Art Critique: Getting Better Together

With Nala Fontaine – ST. EMILION – 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Critique isn’t all bad! Nala will walk participants through how to give constructive critique to others, as well as covering how to receive critique on your own work.

Dance Competition

With Shado & Inari – CHAMPAGNE A – 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Bring out your dance skills and watch the floor burn up, or come cheer for your favorite dancer! Floor Wars is back again this year, and all skill levels are welcome to participate. Walk-ins are encouraged, however if you sign up you can make a song request for dancing!

Music Circle

With Robert Otianio – RIESLING – 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Some of the best music is created in groups, and the Music Circle is no exception! Musical instruments will be provided, and participants will have a chance to play music and lead the group in playing! People of all musical inclinations are welcome!

Dancefloor / Lounge

With Shado and Inari – CHAMPAGNE A – 11:30 PM - 2:00 AM
It’s Friday, so come to the dancefloor to show off some moves and lounge around before the weekend kicks off!

Saturday July 29 2017

Room	Floor		Time
Chardonnay	Main	Headless Lounge	12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Easton	Main	Registration	10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Champagne B + C	Main	Dealers Room	10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cabernet	Main	Sketch Lounge	12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Sauvignon	Main	Photo Booth	10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cognac	Lower	Gaming	12:00 AM – 11:59 PM

Panels

Fursuit Games

With Yazmin – CHAMPAGNE A – 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM *Bilingual
Bring out your fursuits and be challenged with varied trials of teamwork, skill, and thought! Your body and mind will be challenged in this event! Spectators are welcome!

Pagan Meet & Greet

With Talmak – MERLOT – 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM *Bilingual
This panel is open to any who are interested in various systems of belief and how they relate to the furry fandom. All are welcome to come and meet like-minded people or ask questions!

Knitting 101 / Knitting Room *Bilingual

With Falinore – RIESLING – 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
It’s time to learn how to knit! Come learn the resources that are out there for knitting, the basics of choosing the right type and material of wool, and have a demonstration on starting your first project! Feel free to bring your own knitting materials as well! Yarn and needles will be accessible in limited quantities on a first come, first served basis.

Inflatables Gathering

With Inari – BORDEAUX – 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Come out and see some of the amazing pool toys which exist in the world of inflatables. From big to small, we've got quite a few which you can see and touch for yourself. Feel free to bring your own! For the safety of the toys, sharp objects and props are not allowed in the panel room.

Cat Meet & Greet

With Kaldar – MERLOT – 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
If you’re a furry of the feline purrsuasion, come meet Kaldar and other cats of the fandom!

Welcome To Your First Convention – 2nd Session

With Talmak – ST. EMILION – 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM *Bilingual Panel
Come meet Talmak, an expert con-goer and organizer, to learn about convention do’s and don’ts, some tricks to maximize your convention experience, and ask him questions! This panel is open to everyone regardless of previous convention experience.

Fursuit Parade

With Everyone – STARTING IN CHAMPAGNE A – 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Bring out your fursuits for the Fursuit Parade! Everyone will be there to watch one of the defining events of our convention! For those without suits, come watch our suited attendees display their personality and charm. Feel free to cheer them on!

Genderverse Furries Social

With Nej – MERLOT – 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM *Panel in English
Greetings, furries of the Genderverse! Are you trans and/or non-binary? Maybe you have a friend, loved one or co-worker who is? Or maybe you just think gender is a wild, weird cosmic adventure? Come hang out, chat and unwind with like-minded furries, in an inclusive environment.

Iron Artist

With Felinaeus Lapinnoir – BORDEAUX – 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Iron Artist is back! Feli will guide our iron-willed artists in creating a masterpiece with a mystery medium provided at the time of the panel. What will the challenge be this year? Come and find out!

Writers’ Slam

With Iago – RIESLING – 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Are you in the middle of writing a story or other piece of fiction/non-fiction? Come to the Writer’s Slam, where fellow writers will listen to a 1-2 page (non-explicit) excerpt of the story you bring and offer constructive feedback. Those who just wish to listen are welcome to join!

Monfur’s Melee

With Loopy – CHAMPAGNE A – 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Want to get into the medieval spirit? Join your fellow attendees in Monfur’s Melee! Play a warrior, mage, rogue or cleric in an epic fight for the kingdom! The Melee is a LARP inspired two-team game, with loads of fun for all!

Chocolate 101

With Serval – MERLOT – 4:30PM - 5:30 PM
Interested in learning more about chocolate after the Chocolate Social? This panel is a more in-depth look at the history, geography and chemistry of chocolate!

Birds! An Introduction

With Northern Wings – BORDEAUX – 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (English)
Want to meet live birds of prey? Come see Northern Wings, who will introduce you to some of the birds native to Quebec and teach you more about these majestic animals.

Cubs, Littles and Ageplayers Hangout

With DrakedaSheep – MERLOT – 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
If you’re a cub, little, or ageplayer, then this panel is for you! Blankets and Lego will be provided to relax and play with, and you’ll get to meet like-minded people as well!

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

With Ookami Kemono – RIESLING – 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Get your adrenaline pumping and your thumbs racing in the What The Fur SSB4 Tournament! 1vs1 single elimination, no items, tournament stages. There will be MANY prizes to win, including free artwork!

Bradley’s Epicurean Gastronomic Extravaganza

With Felinaeus Lapinnoir – CHAMPAGNE A – 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
If your taste buds enjoy being pampered, look no further than this event! An exquisite meal in the main events room that will pique your interest and offer a unique culinary experience!
This event is accessible to those who purchased a ticket with their registration.

Ultimate Werewolf

With Cat-Monk Shiro – MERLOT – 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Werewolf is a game of logic and misdirection, where you and your peers are residents of a village beset from within by werewolves. Can you root out the people among you who are not what they claim to be? can you trust anyone? Can you survive the nights to come, or will the wolves among you send your village to its doom?

Commission Pricing

With Kanthara - ST. EMILION - 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM *English Only
How do you set prices for commissions? What do you need to take into account? This panel will show you five major points for how to set your prices on your commissions. If you’re someone who commissions art, this panel can help you understand how artists price their work!

Dance - Saturday

With Shado & Inari – CHAMPAGNE A – 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Come dance the night away with our guest DJ’s providing hours of floor-thumping entertainment!

A Puppy and Pet Play Primer (18 +)

With Sprocket D. Husky – BORDEAUX – 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Come on out and join Sprocket D Husky to take a look into the fastest growing segment of a more adult nature, Puppy and Pet play. We'll get you in touch with your inner Pup or Pony, talk about the gear and perhaps a fun interactive demo to round it off. Join us and you just might come away with a smile and wagging tail yourself!

Sunday July 30 2017

Room	Floor		Time
Chardonnay	Main	Headless Lounge	12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Easton	Main	Registration	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Champagne B + C	Main	Dealers Room	10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cabernet	Main	Sketch Lounge	12:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sauvignon	Main	Photo Booth	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cognac	Lower	Gaming	12:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Panels

Charity Auction

With Felinaeus Lapinnoir – CHAMPAGNE A – 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Every dollar spent at the charity auction is donated to the EcoMuseum. Come out and bid on unique, one-of-a-kind items donated by artists, staff, and attendees all to support a great cause!

Spirituality and Therianthropy

With Talmak – MERLOT – 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM *Bilingue
This is an open panel to discuss various furry spiritual forms in an open and inclusive environment. All are welcome to ask questions and discuss!

World Anthro Animation Guild

With Lark Henriquez – MERLOT – 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
A social for artists and animators in the fandom to network and learn about collaboration opportunities!

Masquerade Rehearsal

With Yazmin – CHAMPAGNE A – 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bring yourself over to the Masquerade rehearsal to practice your act and get familiar with the space you’ll have during the Masquerade! Only attendees who have signed up for the Masquerade are allowed into the rehearsal.

Kangaroo Court

With Felinaeus Lapinnoir – BORDEAUX – 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
With Feli as judge, prosecution, and jury, what could go wrong? Come watch your fellow attendees get judged by a jury of one peer, suggest appropriate punishments, and generally have a good time! Be careful what you suggest though; in the Kangaroo Court, you’re one step away from being on the spot yourself!

Commissions 101

With Ookami Kemono – RIESLING – 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM *English Only
So you want to commission an artist at commissions or online. Do you have all the information you need to give to the artist? Have you read their TOS or TLDR? This panel will give you the simple steps on commissioning artists, the do’s and don'ts, shortcuts, secrets, and what you can do to make sure that your transaction goes smoothly and without complications for both you and the artist.

Live Drawing: Birds

With Northern Wings – RIESLING – 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM *Bilingual
If you want to try your hand at live drawing, come see Northern Wings! You’ll be given two hours with their birds of prey to capture them on paper! Basic drawing paper will be provided, so please bring your preferred supplies!

Masquerade

With Yazmin – CHAMPAGNE A – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM *Bilingual
Come one, come all to the Masquerade, the crown jewel of What The Fur! Watch as individuals and groups act across the stage to the delight of attendees! Cheer on participants and come have a good time!

Closing Ceremonies

With Felinaeus Lapinnoir – CHAMPAGNE A – 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Lots of things happen during conventions, and it wouldn’t be a fitting end to What The Fur without knowing how much we raised for charity, hearing about all the antics over the weekend, and reflecting on the accomplishments, friendships, and mutual creativity that comes with staying in a hotel together for three days.

Dead Dog Party

With Everyone – CHAMPAGNE B & C – 6:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Just because all the panels are done, the closing ceremonies are finished, and Dealers is closed doesn’t mean we’re all done yet! Come out for one last hurrah to celebrate what What The Fur has accomplished over the past eight years and make it a night to remember!

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