History
04:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
Corsets Don't Work That Way: Myths About Historical Clothing
This just in! Experts confirm that you can breathe just fine in a corset. Join us to take a look at the historical inaccuracies about clothing in popular books, TV, and movies (ahem, Bridgerton). Learn about the modern-day workarounds used to present these onscreen, onstage, and in our wildest imaginations.
Moderator: Daniel Erickson
Panelists: Britt Alfred, Daniel Erickson, Demi Gray, Divine Creations Cosplay - Allison, Divine Creations Cosplay - Marlie
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, History, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest, Film & TV
07:00 PM | Location: Hotel Suite (look for location on the signage boards)
Historical Fashion Exhibit
Soonercon attendees are invited to join costumer and historic-clothing collector Ms. Kathleen M. O'Brien in her parlor for a viewing of antique and vintage garments. Questions welcome! (2 hours, come-and-go viewings.)
Moderator: Kathleen M. O'Brien
Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, History
11:00 AM | Location: Hotel Suite (look for location on the signage boards)
Historical Fashion Exhibit
Soonercon attendees are invited to join costumer and historic-clothing collector Ms. Kathleen M. O'Brien in her parlor for a viewing of antique and vintage garments. Questions welcome! (2 hours, come-and-go viewings.)
Moderator: Kathleen M. O'Brien
Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, History
01:00 PM | Location: Boomer B
Year of the Dragon
What is the Chinese Zodiac, and what does it mean that 2024 is the Year of the Dragon? Our panelists will take a long look into the Chinese Zodiac, discussing its origins, philosophy, symbolism, and cultural significance.
Moderator: Cap'n Ed
Panelists: Alice-of-Hearts, Brenna Deutchman, Cap'n Ed, David Rike, Kimber E Chessmore
Tracks: Culture & World Affairs, History, General Interest
03:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Fact or Fiction: Historical Events as Portrayed by Anime
Like anime? Like history? Like history in your anime? In this game, you'll guess whether or not certain historical factors are represented accurately by anime. And yes, there are prizes!
Moderator: Red Bard
Panelists: Red Bard
Tracks: Anime, History, Pop Culture & Entertainment
04:00 PM | Location: Hotel Suite (look for location on the signage boards)
Historical Fashion Exhibit
Soonercon attendees are invited to join costumer and historic-clothing collector Ms. Kathleen M. O'Brien in her parlor for a viewing of antique and vintage garments. Questions welcome! (2 hours, come-and-go viewings.)
Moderator: Kathleen M. O'Brien
Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, History
04:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ presented by Fowler Automotive
Medieval Song and Dance Performance
The Arthurian Order of Avalon performs historical songs and dances from throughout European history. Audience members can learn dance etiquette, some history of our songs, and the parts of any great period dance – walking, arming, and siding.
Moderator: Arthurian Order of Avalon
Panelists: Arthurian Order of Avalon
Tracks: Performing Arts, Music, History
05:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
Vampires Across the Ages
Long a staple of Urban Fantasy and other speculative fiction, the vampires of folklore are markedly different from Stoker's Count – even more so from Yarbro's noble St. Germain, or the sparkles from Twilight. We discuss the influences of those early roots, and look at the many changes in the Vampyre.
Moderator: vickey malone kennedy
Panelists: Adam J. Whitlatch, Jeff Provine, Sherri Dean, Steven E. Wedel, vickey malone kennedy
Tracks: Fantasy, Writing & Publishing, Horror, Supernatural & Paranormal, Film & TV, Science Fiction, Comics, History
10:00 AM | Location: Boomer A
Creating (im)Perfect Ren Faire Attire
Renaissance and Medieval Faires are all about dressing up and having fun! Panelists share tips on how to achieve the perfectly imperfect look without breaking the bank. From thrifting to layering to accessorizing, learn how to find affordable options to capture the essence of Faire Folk Fashion.
Moderator: Demi Gray
Panelists: Demi Gray, GalaxyGhost, Jamie Hardison, Sarah Abear
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, History, Culture & World Affairs, General Interest
10:00 AM | Location: Sooner A
The NeverEnding Story of the '80s
Step back in time to the neon-soaked '80s and discover why this decade continues to captivate audiences today. From iconic music and films to fashion and pop culture, the '80s left an indelible mark that persists in the collective consciousness.
Moderator: Mike Kennedy
Panelists: Evan T. Wardwell, Michael Cross, Mike Kennedy, Sherri Dean
Tracks: Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment, History, General Interest
11:00 AM | Location: University B
Discover Middle Ages and Renaissance Dancing
The Arthurian Order of Avalon invites all to learn historical European dances from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Audience members will be able to participate on stage with our demonstrators. These skills could prove useful to any recent isekai protagonists!
Moderator: Arthurian Order of Avalon
Panelists: Arthurian Order of Avalon
Tracks: Performing Arts, History