What do I need to know about running an open room party at Balticon?
1. What is filk? or filking? “Filk” is Science Fiction and Fantasy themed folk music. 2. Do I need to wear a costume to come to BALTICON? No. Most people dress comfortably in typical pedestrian clothing. Maybe 10% of people in the halls wear a costume and most of those are more fashion than theatrical in nature. 3. What is the Masquerade at BALTICON; is it like a masquerade ball? No. The masquerade is a costume competition with theatrical presentations lasting a minute or two. It is sort of like a fashion show where the models make the costume and create their own a theatrical presentation. 4. Why don’t you have media stars at BALTICON? BALTICON is a literary convention that has grown to embrace all aspects of Science Fiction culture. As such we prefer ideas to showmanship and authors, artists, poets and song writers to media actors. Many theatrical elements of the con are added by amateur enthusiasts such as costumers and the occasional media person with family in Maryland. 5. How can
