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[Escapade 35.5 ONLINE] May 5th! Panel Submission Deadline & Reg Price Increase

Panel Nominations close on Monday May 5th. Be sure to get your nominations in! To suggest a panel log into your Escapade account then click here https://escapadecon.net/virtual-con/panel-nomination/. If you’re curious to see what’s already been submitted, click on the View Panel Nominations tab. If you would like one last Panel Submission Party, on May 4th, vote on the pole in the forever discord server in #announcements.

Registration price increases on May 5th from $20 to $29. Register now to lock in your early bird price! First log in to My Account then go here: https://escapadecon.net/escapade-35-5-registration-online/. If you run into any issues, please message us in the #help-desk channel in the forever discord or send an email to info@escapadecon.net

This is the May and May the fourth be with you!

-Con Com

https://escapadecon.net/may-5th-panel-submission-deadline-reg-price-increase/

It's panel suggestion time for Escapade 35.5!

Start proposing those panels! Submit your panel suggestions here

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2rI20o0P5CFxo17QcKRE260wHnI2STPMqfntAtBgP_aozrg/viewform

Not sure what to suggest, or questioning how to word something? Come to our Panel Suggestion Party this Sunday April 27th!

12pm - 3pm PST / 7pm - 10pm GMT

Find your timezone here: https://dateful.com/eventlink/1551937302

The panel nomination party will be in the ⁠atrium voice channel (or chat!) in the year round Escapade Discord. Hope to see you there!

[ONLINE] 35.5 Open for Business in the front! Party in the back!

Escapade's online summer con is coming! SAVE THE DATE for Friday, June 27th through Sunday, June 29th, because we’re serving up a weekend of slashy online fun you won’t want to miss!

Start proposing those panels! Submit your panel suggestions here:

Escapade 35.5 Panel Nominations: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2rI20o0P5CFxo17QcKRE260wHnI2STPMqfntAtBgP_aozrg/viewform

Not sure what to suggest, or questioning how to word something? Our Panel Suggestion Party is noon - 3 pm PDT / 0500 - 0800 UTC on April 27th, hosted by fashes. Calculate your time zone: https://dateful.com/eventlink/2907743510

We’ll be putting out the call for general tech volunteers as the convention gets closer, so stay tuned.

Are you excited? We are too!

-Con Com

[In-Person Escapade 35] Unofficial panels, Meetups, and DIYs, Oh My!

Hey there Escapaders! Got a hankering to talk about something that didn’t make it onto the schedule? “Unofficial” panels and “Meetups” are a long-standing tradition for Escapade, and we’ve left space for them!

“Unofficial” Panels and Meetups:

Want to create your own in-person meetup or unofficial panel? Here’s what to do:

Go to the Con Suite and find an open slot under “Redondo” on the Master Schedule
Write your panel name in the open slot
Then add your panel name to the schedules on every panel room door
Use our big neon post-its to advertise your panel on all panel room doors
We also have signs you can post and carry around.
Don’t forget to mention your panel on the Escapade 35 Discord; just make sure it’s clear it’s in-person, and where and when it will take place.

“DIY” panels held online during the convention:

Escapade 35 is an in-person convention, but we’re happy to provide a space for anyone to host their own online “DIY” panels during the con. Keep an eye on the Escapade 35 Discord to learn where and when these virtual panels will be taking place. Please note that Escapade staff will NOT be providing tech support for these DIY online panels; these are strictly Do-It-Yourself in every aspect. Want to create your own online DIY panel? Instructions are in place on the Discord for how to set up your panel online.

Any questions? Ask at the Con Suite or jump into the #help-desk channel on the Discord and we’ll be happy to help you out!

See you soon,

-glymr

Escapade Co-Chair

https://escapadecon.net/unofficial-panels-meetups-and-diys-oh-my/

What's a Discord?

Discord is an app that allows people to communicate by text online. Discord can be counterintuitive at first, but many attendees appreciate the IRC-like interface once they settle in.

Our “Forever” Escapade Discord server is open year-round and is free to join. Come see what we’re up to! If you would like access to the "Forever" Escapade server please send us an email at info@escapadecon.net.

If you paid for a membership to Escapade 35, or if you donated at least $20 to Escapade in the past six months, you will also receive a special link for the Exclusive Escapade 35 Discord. This link will be sent by email shortly before the convention. This exclusive Discord is tailored for Escapade 35, with channels for each panel, a 24-hour vid stream, and a live vid stream during the Vid Show. This is not a virtual convention, but rather a benefit designed for Escapade 35 attendees that can also be accessed by donating non-attendees.

There will be a separate Virtual Escapade 35.5 on June 27-29, 2025 with actual panels and online attendees. Register now at: https://escapadecon.net/escapade-35-5-registration-online/

-ConCom

[In-Person Escapade 35] More Good Hotel News!

Hey Escapaders!

If you booked a King Suite room, your rate may have gone DOWN! Due to an error in the hotel reservation system, some people who booked King Suites for Friday or Saturday nights were charged $10 more per night than they should have been. The hotel has painstakingly fixed all the incorrect rates, so if you booked a King Suite for Friday and Saturday, your total rate may have gone down by as much as $23! To see if your rate went down, check your original email confirmation, then log in to Hilton and compare the total rate now listed on your reservation. If your rate hasn’t changed, then you were booked at the correct amount in the first place. If you booked a different type of room (for example, a Twin Queen), your rate was correct and should be unaffected.

-ConCom

https://escapadecon.net/more-good-news/

IN-PERSON ESCAPADE 35: Parking News

Good news for people who need to park at the hotel but aren’t planning on staying over! The day rate is only $15 a day. When you arrive at the convention, park in the garage lot beneath the hotel. You’ll grab a ticket when entering. Take the ticket to the front desk when you arrive, explain that you’re with Escapade and you need the day rate parking, and they will take care of you. If you’re planning on staying late after the dance or vid show, you may wish to double check the time when “day rate” becomes “overnight”. (Escapade’s overnight rate is $20.)

https://escapadecon.net/good-news-for-parking/

[IN-PERSON ESCAPADE 35] Sell Yourself to Help Escapade!

One of the funnest and funniest events of Escapade is the art auction on Sunday morning. If you’d like to help support Escapade, consider Selling a Service at the auction! There are all kinds of creative options, such as: writing a fanfic, drawing fanart, beta/editing services, a podfic reading, sketching a comic, making a fanvid, or other fun ideas. If you’re the type of person who’s never defaulted on an exchange, We Want You!

Please fill out the form to Sell Yourself at: https://forms.gle/DYp7J6fcnsTAiqyy6

IMPORTANT: Proceeds from this type of auction go entirely to the convention and our chosen charity. Sellers will not receive any of the proceeds from a Service auction.

[In-Person Escapade 35] Update On the Fire Situation in Los Angeles as it affects the convention

Dear friends,

The Concom has been monitoring the LA fires and their possible impact on the con. Of the 5 fires that started last week, 3 have 100% containment. The Palisades fire has 14% containment and the Eaton fire has 33% containment.

We know that many of you are from outside fire country. These containment percentages are VERY GOOD NEWS.

There is a possibility of additional fires this week. Los Angeles County comprises 4,083 square miles, 88 incorporated cities, and if it were a state, would have a population greater than 40 other states*. Even when a fire is "in the same county", it can still be very far from Escapade. The Palisades fire is about 20 miles from LAX and the con hotel. The Eaton fire is about 30 miles from them. To put this in perspective, wildfires are usually measured in acres, not miles, and there’s 640 acres in 1 square mile.

Based on previous fires, Concom does not anticipate the current fires will directly impact the con hotel or con area. There may be poor air quality from smoke. We will likely use the Corsi-Rosenthal air purifiers we have used at Escapade 34 and Escapade 33.

Concom will continue monitoring the situation. While slashy fun is our passion, safety is our priority.

More updates will follow as we get closer to the con.

Yours in slashy fun,

Escapade Con Com

*per wikipedia

https://escapadecon.net/update-on-the-fire-situation-in-los-angeles-as-it-affects-the-convention/

Bring your Art, Crafts, & Swag!

Hi folks,

Interested in turning your goods and artwork into cold hard cash?
Escapade has multiple ways!

NIGHT MARKET
Thursday night, 7pm to 9pm, Con-Suite

Con attendees are welcome to sell their materials, arts, crafts, etc. at our new NIGHT MARKET. Help us kick the party off in style with your sellable goods. Table space is limited, so please let us know ASAP if you are interested in participating. There is no cost to sell at the Night Market.

FAN FAIRE
Friday morning, 8:30am to 10:30am, Del Mar Conference Room

The morning FAN FAIRE is the OG market for con attendees to sell their materials, arts, crafts, etc. Table space is limited, so please let us know ASAP if you are interested in participating. There is no cost to sell at the Fan Faire.

ART SHOW
Friday afternoon: 2pm to 8pm, Saturday: 9am to 6pm, Del Mar Conference Room

Consider this your invitation to display and/or sell your works of art in the Escapade Art Show – an exhibition showcasing the diverse array of artwork prepared by our artists/craftspeople. A glorious place where Escapade attendees can ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ over your works, as well as bid upon them. Before the con, please register your artwork here and bring it during the con on Friday between 1-2pm to the Del Mar Conference Room. Escapade takes a 10% commission on art sales.

ART AND CHARITY AUCTION
Sunday morning, 9:30am to 11am, Laguna/Malibu Conference Rooms

If your artwork gets three bids or more at the Art Show, then we send it to be lovingly auctioned off to the highest bidder at the Escapade Art and Charity Auction on Sunday.

You can choose for profits to go to yourself, Charity (this year it is the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission), or to Escapade. Escapade takes a 10% commission on art sales.

DEALER ROOM TABLE

Too much amazing stuff to sell? For the low price of $50, you can get a table in our Dealer Room for the entire convention! For more information, please see here.

-Escapade Con Com

https://escapadecon.net/art-crafts-and-swag/

Here’s what’s new New(ish) at Escapade 35

Are you getting excited yet? We are very excited! Here’s some of the new(ish) things to look forward to this year.

Returning for its second year - the quiet room. This is a room open during consuite hours for people to lay down, sit, or relax in a quiet area.

Here for the first time ever at In-Person Escapade and present for the second time if you count the Online Con, we’ll have a 24/7 vid stream room on the Escapade Discord. The online crowd loved it so much, we had to bring it out to the In-Person event. We’ll have fan vids playing all time just for your.

New to Escapade this year is the Night Market! Come Thursday Night to pick up your badge, and shop around a little. People vending at the Night Market will have early access to the room to set up and register early as an extra perk.

Also, are you local? Planning on driving to Escapade but not spending the night at the hotel?

Please let us know in advance! We can get you the discounted parking rate ($20 per day) instead of the new rate ($60 per day).

See you soon, friends!

-Escapade ConCom

[In-Person Escapade 35] Polls! Polls! Polls!

Hey there Escapader!

It’s poll time. Ba dum pa! We have two polls for you to go through and take real quick. Each should only take a few minutes.

The first poll is on what preferences are for watching the vidshow. Your responses will help determine the venues used for loud room/quiet room and AV equipment rental.

Vid Show Preferences Survey: https://forms.gle/kW9Zu1xbkidFL8119

The second poll is the Wayback and Wildcard Poll. The Wayback panel possibilities include several panels from ten years ago. Please vote now and the top two will be voted on during the Escapade 35 Welcome Panel to see which panel makes it to the final schedule. The Wildcard panel gives YOU the option to suggest a panel topic for something new and exciting that didn’t make it onto the final schedule.

Wildcard and Wayback Panel Survey: https://forms.gle/yrE9UBr7NPe5M6Pt5

Thanks for voting! Stay tuned for more announcements pending.

-Escapade Con Com

https://escapadecon.net/polls-polls-polls/

[In-Person Escapade 35] A Little Bad News and A Lot of Good News

Hello, friends!

We have great news for you further down, but first, important hotel stuff! The bad news is that the hotel broke our group code for several days. Any reservations made during that time won’t count toward our contracted total. If we don’t reach our total, it could mean big fines for the con.

The good news is, it’s fairly easy for us to change your room to the group rate: all we need is the first and last name your reservation was booked under, and we can arrange for the hotel to switch you over.

Even if our rate may seem higher than the rate you booked, we confirmed with the hotel that it’s probably not. We negotiated some incredible concessions for our rate:

All reservations (including ours) have $16 per night added to them upon check-in. This is a hospitality tax implemented by the city of L.A. and is not reflected in the website rates. However, reservations booked through our group rate will have this secret extra charge removed upon check out. So please add $16 per night to the rate you reserved when comparing it to our group rate.
Many of you were concerned about the high deposit for incidentals pre-authorized on your credit or debit card last year. We initially negotiated a $250 cap on this for the whole stay, but now the hotel has agreed to waive the deposit entirely for rooms booked under our group code this year.
Regular parking cost at the hotel is going up this year to $60 per night. For rooms booked under our rate this year, it’s only $20 per night. If you’re planning on bringing a car, you’ll want your room booked under our rate. (Fair warning, part of the deal to get the deposit waived means you’ll pay the parking bill upfront as a separate charge from the room.)
Rooms booked under our group code are cancellable until the night before the convention. Other rates generally don’t have this benefit.

If you want your reservation under the group rate, you can reply to this email with the name used to reserve the room and we’ll take care of it for you.

You can also simply cancel your reservation and re-book online now that our group code CESRCG is working again. However, you may have difficulty if you try to call directly, since the rep likely handles many hotels and won’t have been briefed on the specifics of our situation. The best way is to either handle it online, or let us handle it on your behalf.

The GREAT News:

After our last email, we received a huge outpouring of support. We’re awed, we’re humbled, and we’re so, so grateful. Some of you are sponsoring new attendees, some are sharing their love for Escapade on Discord, tumblr, and Blue Sky, and many of you donated. Thank you so much. You may make the difference between whether Escapade survives or not.

More great news!

Agatha All Along and Wicked streaming on Sundays before the convention!

Umber will be hosting showings of Agatha All Along on Sundays, 1/5/25, 1/12/25, and 1/19/25, at 2pm PST (5pm EST). Each showing will be around 2.5 hours.

Kosmi link: https://kosmi.gg/xp51uu

Umber will be hosting a showing of Wicked on Sunday, 1/26/25, at 2pm PST (5pm EST).

Kosmi link: https://kosmi.gg/xp51uu

Join her to check out these popular new fandoms before the convention!

And even more great news:

The vidshow deadline has been extended to 1/23/25. You now have a couple more weeks to procrastinate. ^_^

Thank you all for your patience, your kindness, and your generosity. We’re working hard to make this year’s Escapade more fun than ever. We hope to see all of you soon, if not in 2025, then in 2026!

-Escapade Con Com

https://escapadecon.net/a-little-bad-news-and-a-lot-of-good-news/

IN-PERSON ESCAPADE 35: We Need Your Help

Dear Escapade family: we need your help.

Many of you can’t make it this year. Our registered attendance is currently in the 60s. Not only does this make us all really, really sad - it could also be catastrophic for Escapade.

Bottom line: we've got to get our attendance up above 100, or the future of the convention is at stake. So we’re reaching out to you, our Escapade family, and asking for help.

Things you can do:

Reserve your room

Less than half of our contracted room nights have been reserved. We’ll end up having to pay a huge penalty if we can’t meet our commitment.

So if you intend to attend and just haven’t reserved your room yet, please do so. This link will pre-fill a three night stay (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, checking out on Sunday) with our group code and can be edited with your choice of dates. If you go to the website directly, please make sure to use our group code: CESRCG. The reservation should be fully cancelable, and you don’t need to pay in advance.

Come early and stay late!

Consider including an extra night in your trip, especially Thursday night. We’ll be running a new event on Thursday evening, The Night Market, and you won’t want to miss it! Staying through Monday lets you hang out at the Dead Dog party and sleep it off afterward.
Invite everyone you know

Please invite your friends to Escapade. If every person currently registered brought just one other person, we'd be set.

The Press Kit can help with spreading the word, but just talking about how much you love the convention on other Discords is a great way to get people interested, too. Some things I’ve said about it:

"Escapade is my favorite convention! I love how warm and friendly everyone is."

"It’s a classic hospitality con with a fantastic con suite."

"The panels are different from any other convention, way more interesting and interactive."

Reach out to individuals and spread the word on social media. It costs nothing and it helps tremendously.
Donate money

If you have the financial resources to help, purchasing rooms or donating towards the purchase of extra room nights helps not only the convention, but the many scholarship applicants. It’s like doubling your effect!
Donate your skills and time

Another great way to contribute is by offering fannish items and services to the auction. If you’ve never missed a deadline on an exchange; if you can write fic, create vids, make art, record podfics, or have some other skill you’re willing to share, please reach out to us!
Donate and get access!

Finally, if you’re one of the many who tragically can’t attend in-person this year, a contribution of $20 or more will get you access to the Escapade 35 Discord when it becomes active. We'd love to see you, and every little bit helps.

In any other year, we wouldn't be on our knees, banging the bell. This is serious.

But it's also doable. With your help, we can not only ensure that Escapade 35 is fun (and solvent!) but also that we have Escapades for decades to come.

Thank you so much for your help. Please let us know if you have any questions or if we can help you help the con.

https://escapadecon.net/escapade-needs-your-help/

IN-PERSON ESCAPADE 35 - Spread the Word

Hey there, Slumber Party Pals,

We’ve got two big pieces of news for you. First up, the panel ballot has been extended to 12/27 11:59pm PST. Please get in your votes by then and we’ll close the ballots for scheduling.

Vote here: https://escapadecon.net/panels/panel-voting/

Second, for all you folks that want to tell people about Escapade but don’t know how, we’ve put together a kit for you here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hZ3HCHsUeBHARPg6NYj0YXi-y20c0GB2?usp=sharing

We’ve got flyers, pictures, and a handy guide for ways to tell people about us and things you can post about us to websites like discord, bluesky, dreamwidth, facebook, etc. Please don’t let the hard work we put into these go to waste! Share them wherever fannish folk may lurk.

Got questions? Reach out to us any time at info@escapadecon.net

Much love,

Escapade Con Com

https://escapadecon.net/spread-the-word/

Escapade 35: Give us your art! Give us your vids! Sell your wares!

Hello Escapaders,

Submissions

Escapade is only a few weeks away. Vid Show submissions and Art Show submissions are still open. We want to show off all the amazing talent our people have to offer. Come share your work and let us celebrate you.

If you would like to submit to the vid show you can submit your vid here:

https://escapadecon.net/vid-show/

If you would like to submit to the art show you can submit here: https://escapadecon.net/art-show/

If you want more information or if you have questions about either, just email info@escapadecon.net. We’ll be happy to help.

Fan Fair and Night Market

The Fan Fair is getting a sibling this year known as The Night Market. Attendees who want to sell or show off their works can sign up for a spot at either or both places for free. The Night Market will run Thursday evening during registration out of the consuite and the quiet room. The Fan Fair will run Friday morning before the dealers room opens. Availability is limited, sign up by contacting nevertheless@escapadecon.net

We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring.

Escapade Con Com

Jan 31 – Feb 2, 2025

https://escapadecon.net/give-us-your-art-give-us-your-vids-sell-your-wares/

IN-PERSON ESCAPADE 35: Panel Ballot OPEN! Donations Welcome

Happy Escapade Everyone!

The panel ballot is open for voting. We need you to help decide what Escapade will be this year. Without you, we have no convention. Go here to cast your votes: https://escapadecon.net/panels/panel-voting/

While you’re on the website, you can also help make the convention happen by making a donation either to the general fund or to the scholarship fund, or both! https://escapadecon.net/shop/donations/

See you soon; January is just around the corner.

Escapade Con Com

Jan 31 – Feb 2, 2025

https://escapadecon.net/panel-ballot-open-donations-welcome/

IN-PERSON ESCAPADE 35: Discount Rate Extended. Plus a Party on Black Friday!

Hey folks!

Discount price extended!

In honor(?) of Black Friday, Escapade is extending the discounted convention rate for One More Week through December 2nd. On December 3rd, it will absolutely be going up, so make sure to grab your ticket now.

Party on Black Friday!

Panel Submissions will also stay open through November 30th, and on Black Friday from 3pm to 6pm PST, Franzi will be running a party on Discord. People can jump in and escape about their relatives, capitalism, and anything else, and also suggest any panels that come to mind.

Escapade Zine Interest Check:

Escapade is also looking to see who would be interested in contributing towards an Escapade zine by either working to put it together or by submitting a fanwork. Please fill out the survey if you have any interest in helping make the zine happen or having some type of creative work featured in the zine: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1psD9XHEyUhiL7xR3jTQ1EIEdzsLmUp_h4lujJs0R3kL5Pw/viewform?usp=sharing

Escapade 35 Discord access:

For those of you who can't make it to the In-Person convention this year, donating just $20 to the Escapade Scholarship fund will get you full access to the Escapade 35 Discord.

Art Show Info:

Are you an artist, crafter, or collector of art? Knitted Star Trek socks, hand-bound books of fanfiction, molded sets of candles — or sex toys — just like your favorite characters would want them… they all belong in the Escapade art show!

We display your works lovingly, admire them lasciviously, and, if they get three bids or more, auction them off rapaciously. We welcome original art, resales from your collection, prints and computer-generated art, 3D pieces, crafts, non-art items of fannish interest, and pretty much anything else that seems appropriate.

Sellers can place any number of items in the art show to earn extra cash or to raise money for charity and to support the convention. Our 2025 charity is the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission.

Email art_show@escapadecon.net if you want to participate, or just want more info about the art show.

Have a great Thanksgiving and Black Friday Weekend!

-Escapade Con Com

https://escapadecon.net/discount-rate-extended-plus-a-party-on-black-friday/

Escapade Black Friday Party! And some reminders

Escapade Black Friday Party! And some reminders!

Hey Escapaders!

Hate Black Friday and all it represents? Love Black Friday and want to relax after a day of waiting in line and shopping? Just want an excuse to get away from your obnoxious relatives for a few hours?

Join us on Discord for the Panel Suggestion Party on Friday, November 29th, from 3pm to 6pm Pacific Standard Time.

(What time is that for you? Click here! https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Escapade+Black+Friday+Panel+Suggestion+Party&iso=20241129T15&p1=137&ah=3)

This will be the last Panel Suggestion Party. We are extending the date for panel suggestions, but they will be closing by the end of the month. So if you have a shiny new fandom you want to share or more to say about your first love, now's your chance!

Quick reminder: The price for Escapade goes up on November 23rd. Don't wait and have to pay more! For travel arrangements, check here: https://escapadecon.net/hotel-travel/

Artists! Escapade is EARLY this year: the last weekend in January/First weekend in February. Make sure to submit your form if you want to participate in the Art Show: https://escapadecon.net/art-show/participate-in-the-art-show/

We can't wait to see everyone!

-Con Com

Escapade Call for Submissions: You can do it here!

Hey folks!

Got a vid you want to submit to the Vid Show? You can do it here:

https://escapadecon.net/vid-show/

Got art you want to submit to the Art Show? You can do it here:

https://escapadecon.net/art-show/participate-in-the-art-show/

Want to have a table in the Dealer Room? You can do it here:

https://escapadecon.net/dealer-room/

Want to register for the convention before the price goes up? You can do it here:

https://escapadecon.net/shop/register-for-escapade-2025/

Information on the Fan Faire is coming soon!

We're looking forward to seeing you all at the end of January. <3

-Escapade Con Com

https://escapadecon.net/escapade-call-for-submissions-you-can-do-it-here/