Equicon/1981

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Equicon '81 took place April 17-19, 1981 at the Sheraton Plaza La Reina Hotel in Los Angeles.
The con was "limited to 2300 members. PERIOD."
==From the Single Progress Report==
A three-page progress report was printed in many places, one of them Probe One #19.
It was the only progress report released: 
 
 
Image:equicon1981progressreport-1.jpg|page one from the progress report
Image:equicon1981progressreport-2.jpg|page two from the progress report
Image:equicon1981progressreport-3.jpg|page three from the progress report
 
===Damp Fannish Noses===
The Trimbles were pressured into presenting this con not by just any old "damp little fannish noses," but by their own children:
===No Boring Guests===
It skipped the boring guests:
You'll get your money's worth, plus no "churlish" gofers: 
===Leave That Costume at Home===
Not all costumes were welcome: 
===No Tape, No Flyers on the Wall===
Skip the posters and flyers: 
===An Easter Primate===
An Easter primate will be present to entertain you: 
===Only Cool Fans Need Apply===
A job for the nonplussed: 
===Masquerade Rules===
Masquerade rules: 
===The Opposition and wRights and wRongs===
 
Regarding "The Opposition" and wRights and wRongs: 
==A Failure?==
The Trimbles considered it a failure:
==The Trimbles Offer Up Some History==
From the program book: 
==Some Photos==
* on Flickr
* 
==Guests==
Forrest J. Ackerman | Eve Brent Ashe | Lynn Bohart | Elizabeth Brooks | Bob Burns | William Campbell | Charles Carr | David B. Barren | John Chambers | Phil Castora | Col. Evan E. Clements | Sandy Cohen | Doug Crepeau | Paula Crist | Sybil Danning | Gerry Davis | Vern Dietsche | Sharman Di Vono | Paul Gentry | Bill George | David Gerrold | Mel Bilden | Willetta Grady | Terry Hardin | Mel Griffin | Evelyn Grippo | Brian Hanish |Ron Harris | Horace Gold | Dick Hoagland | Eric Hoffman | Warren James | Greg Jein | William Kreisler | Stan Kent | Katherine Kurtz | Frank Marshall | IB Melchoir | Sam Merwin | John Naulin | Steve Niell | Ve Neill | Judy Niver | Fred Patten | Capt. Douglass A. Perrenod | Bruce Pivar | Dr. Jerry Pournelle | Dr. Donald A. Reed | William Rostler | Mike Rounds | Steve Rubin | Wayne Schmidt | Nick Seldon | Larry Shaw | Bob Short | Felix Silla | Howard Smith | Bob Staehle | Rick Sternbach | Mark Seteson | Jeff Szalay | Rick Stratton | Dr. Gordon Ting | Kathryn (Katwen) Trimble | George Turner | Jeff Walker | Pat Wall | William Warren | Elizabeth Wollcott | Jodi Woodward
==Costuming/Masquerade==
 
* (page one)
* (page two)
* (page three)
Winners of the "Equicon:Filmcon '81 Futuristic Fashion Show Design Contest" were printed in the program book.
Peter Cooper | Aline Cox |Alys Lyn Mundorf | Christine Dugal | Kathryn Anne Evans | Amy Falkowitz | Willetta M. Grady | Monica Miller | Jon McKenzie | Civi Poth | Karen Schaubelt | Kathy Sanders | Jay E. Smith | Diann Thedford
==Denmother Program==
From the program book:
=="Comet Tales" -- A Participatory Story==
From the program book: 
==Wrap-Up==
From the program book: 
==Video Programming==
From the Saturday, April 18 issue of the con's newsletter, edited by Fred Patten, Room 733:
From the single progress report: "Mark Merlino & his crew of Cartoon/Fantasy Organization folk will be handling the VIDEO ROOMS where foreign animation films & other seldom-seen TV programming will be on hand for E:F attendees."
==Programming==
* the art show was handled by Kathy Hammel of "Fantasy Artists Network"
* about the Viking Fund and Mars Lander
* "The Whole Voyager"
*Regency Dancing "Under the Direction of Nancy Griffiths and Pat Wood. Everyone welcome, formal dress nice but not required."
* "Explaining the Secret of 'Time Traveler's' Special FX"
* "Design and Function of Space Hardware" talk and slides
* fan talent cabaret
* Doctor Who scriptwriter talks and slideshows
* "Building Costumes Without Growing Broke"
* "The New Star Trek Daily Comic Strip"
* Fantasy Makeup Demonstration
* "'Twikki' in Buck Rogers"
* "Heavy Metal's 'Star Traders' Fumetti"
* seminar on Fantasy Role Playing
* "George Takei Talks About Anything He Wants"
* "History of Manned Space Flight"
* "Help Save Civilization and Make a Little Money at It!"
* "The Space Shuttle: What Happened?"
* "After the Space Shuttle: The Future of the Space Program"
* a space shuttle skit, by Jim Busby and crew
* a musical performance of the "World Peace Band"
* "Exploration of the Solar System in the 1980's"
* Academy of SF, Fantasy & Horror Films "Salute to the Count Dracula Society" (from the progress report: "Equicon:Filmcon will help celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Count Dracula Society. A special tribute, sponsored by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films will be presented at the convention. Dr. Donald A. Reed has promised guest appearances from several past winners of the Count Dracula awards, for an interesting program!" 
* "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Makeup But Didn't Know Who to Ask"
* "Costumed Character-Characterization -- how to wear & enjoy costumes without hassling yourself, the hotel or the con-committee"
* a performance by the L.A. Filkharmonic
* "Oral Health Issues in Orbital Colonies"
* "History of Pulp Science Fiction Magazines"
* "From Idea to Animation"
* "Bringing SF Literary Standards to Hwd."
* "Extra-Terrestrials and Starships"
* "The World Space Foundation's Solar Sail Project"
* "Futuristic Fashion Show" - handled by Jodi
* "How the Solar System Was Won"
* "Trends in SF Films: Past and for the Future"
* "The Future of Electronic Games"
* "Puppets in S.F."
Image:equicon1981-1.jpg|programming schedule
Image:equicon1981-2.jpg|programming schedule
Image:equicon1981-3.jpg|programming schedule
Image:equicon1981-5.jpg|masquerade information, The Society for Creative Anachronism, L.A, Filkharmonics
Image:equicon1981-6.jpg|contests, info about "Denmothers"
Image:equicon1981-7.jpg|"Characters in Costume" by Paula Crist and Lora Trimble
Image:equicon1981-8.jpg|Gaming: "Equicon Adventure Team" and "Computer Games" -- page one
Image:equicon1981-9.jpg|Gaming: "Equicon Adventure Team" and "Computer Games" -- page two
Image:equicon1981-10.jpg|Charities, Raffles, and info about William Campbell
Image:equicon1981-11.jpg|"Building an Alien World"
Image:equicon1981-12.jpg|"Committee Info"
==Con Reports==
 
==Meta/Further Reading==
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==References==
Category:1981 Conventions