I know people have been looking for, and asking for, the music schedule for Confluence in Pittsburgh, which is only 17 days away. Sorry about the horrible delay -- I'll try to explain some of my personal issues in a post on my wall if I get a chance --, but here's the draft schedule that went out to the performers a few days ago. I haven't seen any objections or pushback so far, so I presume this is at least close to final.

(Just a reminder: The Confluence room block closes today, so if you haven't reserved your room yet, you need to! If the online reservation page linked to from https://confluence-sff.org/hotel/ gives you problems, let me know!)

--Randy

Friday, July 29
4 to 4:50 p.m. Filk Mad Libs by Randy Hoffman
5 to 5:50 p.m. Pegasus Awards Brainstorming Discussion led by Randy Hoffman
6 to 6:50 p.m. Concert by Muggle Snuggle
7 to 7:50 p.m. [Opening ceremonies with Tim Griffin and our other marquee guests]
8 to 8:50 p.m. Concert by Sarah Donner
9 to 9:50 p.m. Concert by Triforce Quartet
10 p.m. to ??? a.m. Open filk song circle

Saturday, July 30
10 to 11:50 a.m. [Main Program items]
12 to 12:50 p.m. Concert by Chuck Parker
1 to 1:50 p.m. Concert by Middle Spoon
2 to 2:50 p.m. Concert by T. J. Burnside-Clapp
3 to 3:50 p.m. [GoH presentation by Neil Clarke]
4 to 4:50 p.m. Concert by Night Watch Paradox
5 to 5:50 p.m. Concert by KIVA
6 to 8 p.m. [Dinner and setup]
8 to 9 p.m. [Live comedy D&D by Knights of the Arcade]
9 to 10 p.m. Featured Music Guest Concert by Tim Griffin
10 p.m. to ??? a.m. Open filk

Sunday, July 31
10 to 11:50 a.m. [Main Program items]
12 to 12:50 p.m. Concert by The Darkest Timeline
1 to 1:50 p.m. Concert by Sara Henya
2 to 2:50 p.m. Kids' Concert (for People Who Are Mostly Not Kids) by Tim Griffin
3 to 5 p.m. Dead Dog open filk
5 to between 7 and 8 p.m. (closer to 8 being more likely) [Offsite Dead Dog Dinner]
Between 7 and 8 p.m. to ??? p.m. [Undead Dog open filk in the Con Suite]

On Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 8:34:16 AM UTC-4, W. Randy Hoffman wrote:

> I'll try to explain some of my personal issues in a post on my wall if I get a chance

By which I mean my Facebook wall. Sorry, I crossposted this message in several FB groups first.

--Randy

On 7/12/22 8:36 AM, W. Randy Hoffman wrote:
> On Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 8:34:16 AM UTC-4, W. Randy Hoffman wrote:
>
>> I'll try to explain some of my personal issues in a post on my wall if I get a chance
>
> By which I mean my Facebook wall. Sorry, I crossposted this message in several FB groups first.

And we thought you were inviting us to your home to see your notes. :)

--
Gary McGath http://www.mcgath.com

Looks like a great program as always, Randy. I won't be there, alas.

Unfortunately, Triforce Quartet has had to withdraw from Confluence 2022; we'll hope to see and hear them at Confluence 2023. Clif Flynt has graciously agreed to step in and fill their concert slot from 9 to 9:50 p.m. on Friday July 29.

--Randy

"W. Randy Hoffman" <wrandyhoffman@gmail.com> writes:
> Unfortunately, Triforce Quartet has had to withdraw from Confluence
> 2022; we'll hope to see and hear them at Confluence 2023. Clif Flynt
> has graciously agreed to step in and fill their concert slot from 9 to
> 9:50 p.m. on Friday July 29.

Please be careful everyone! I hope all areas are well ventilated and
that you have HEPA filters on the site, especially in any filking rooms.
Or look up "Corsi-Rosenthal box" for a cheap DIY design.

I'm not anywhere near the con but I remember your announcement post from
a month or so ago, appealing for memberships. If you're selling
supporting memberships I guess I could go for one.

Best wishes for a healthy and successful convention!

On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 4:16:23 PM UTC-4, Paul Rubin wrote:

> I hope all areas are well ventilated

They are.

> and that you have HEPA filters on the site, especially in any filking rooms.

I believe that there are plans afoot to deploy air filtration in the con suite and/or some other high-traffic locations, but I don't know whether we'll have any in Ballroom 1.
> If you're selling supporting memberships I guess I could go for one.

We're not selling supporting memberships, but I appreciate your willingness to pitch in!

> Best wishes for a healthy and successful convention!

Thanks!

--Randy

"W. Randy Hoffman" <wrandyhoffman@gmail.com> writes:
> I believe that there are plans afoot to deploy air filtration in the
> con suite and/or some other high-traffic locations, but I don't know
> whether we'll have any in Ballroom 1.

Here is a very good guide for ventilating a class room, by one of the
top experts in infectuous aerosols:

https://lbourouiba.mit.edu/image-gallery/heathy-teaching

It can probably be adapted to other settings such as ballrooms.

Stay healthy!