From Ash and Flame - October
Welcome to the October issue of From Ash and Flame! We have witches, werewolves, zombies and trolls galore - or at least, we have Friday the 13th and Halloween all in one month!
Programming
Over the last few weeks, we've posted a number of very detailed posts regarding programming, presenting, and the submissions process. A question and answer guide is available here: http://community.livejournal.com/fromashandflame/7362.html. Additionally, our most recent entry with topic suggestions and collaborator requests is here: http://community.livejournal.com/fromashandflame/10440.html.
The submissions deadline for presentations is November 1 - just a few short weeks away. If you've been considering submitting, whether it's a presentation, a roundtable, a fanfiction reading, fanart, or anything else you can think of, now's the time! More information about programming of all types, including the submissions system, is available at http://www.thephoenixrises.org/programming/, and you can always e-mail us at programming@thephoenixrises.org.
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Houses
L'Université des Arts Magiques is pleased to announce that their administrative staff have finally found their way through the Writing Department, and have allowed Phoenix Rising and the Heads of House to begin distributing sorting results. All attendees will receive a welcoming letter from their Head of House: Professor Roxanne Conrad, Bellereve House for writers and readers; Professor Christine Gengaro, Zodico House for musicians and those who love music; Professor Michael Bolton, Lumién House for filmmakers, actors and tellers of tales; and Professor Majorie Manifold, Pontalbòn House for artists, architects and designers.
If you registered prior to September and you haven't received your letter, please check your spam or bulk mail folder; if it isn't in there, please e-mail us at registration@thephoenixrises.org with your username and e-mail address. If you registered during September or October, your results should arrive quite soon.
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HP Humor, Tickle Me Harry and Phoenix Rising Haunted Halloween Challenge
As part of Phoenix Rising’s fabulous showcase of the Harry Potter fandom (the main feature of which is Artists and Authors Night), we are co-presenting a series of challenges across our incredible fandom. LiveJournal communities hphumor, tickle_me_harry, and Phoenix Rising will come together for this one special month to present you with the funniest fanfiction challenge this side of Halloween.
A fanfiction contest with the theme or prompt of 'Haunted Halloween', the Challenge will see the winner, selected by a panel of judges, awarded a $25 LiveJournal gift certificate. For more information, please see the post at http://community.livejournal.com/fromashandflame/9914.html or visit either of the two communities involved.
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The Quidditch Pitch and Phoenix Rising - The Magic Behind the Masque Challenge Results
The challenge co-sponsored by The Quidditch Pitch and Phoenix Rising, The Magic Behind the Masque, is now closed, and we're pleased to report that author Modestyrabnott was the winner. Find out more and link to all the fanfiction produced for the challenge on The Quidditch Pitch at
http://thequidditchpitch.org/thepitch/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=64. Modestryabnott will receive a $25 gift certificate from Anytime Costumes and a custom banner made by dream_wia_dream. Congratulations!
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PotterCast
We're pleased to announce that PotterCast, the award-winning Harry Potter podcast produced by The Leaky Cauldron, will be recording a special live edition during the Thursday Overture event. Following a Southern-style, buffet dinner that includes fried chicken, barbequed ribs and fried catfish, PotterCast will take place in the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton New Orleans. All attendees are invited to this special event. The evening will also feature the opening of the Gallery and the Vendor Room.
PotterCast joins SpellCast as an official podcast of Phoenix Rising. SpellCast will take place during Saturday evening's Artists and Authors night and will feature fanfic readings, fan interviews, and more!
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Quidditch
All supporters of the Betas Anonymous Punctuation Pixies are encouraged to head over to the Quidditch Department - http://www.thephoenixrises.org/events/quidditch/teams.html - for your icons and desktops featuring the new Pixies logo. The Bayou Quidditch League is pleased to have one team finalized, and is not surprised that the Punctuation Pixies were the first to complete the requisite forms. The League does suspect the Pixies of stealing the other teams' forms, but this, of course, cannot be verified.
There is also a strong rumor that the Pontchartrain Pirates will be the next team to enter the competition for the Delta Cup. We're sure that they'll be submitting their forms just as soon as they're finished stashing what's left of the rum.
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Terminus
Narrate Conferences, with a characteristic love of forward planning and spreadsheets, has announced Terminus, a Harry Potter conference, to be held at the historic Hilton Chicago Hotel, August 7 -11, 2008. For more information, please see the Terminus LiveJournal at http://terminus2008.livejournal.com.
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FAQ
Are there types of programming you won't accept?
We accept all sorts of presentations, from papers to films to discussions and beyond. We have sample presentation styles on our Elements page - http://www.thephoenixrises.org/programming/academic/cfp/elements.html - but you are welcome to propose something that goes beyond what we have listed. Otherwise, we do have a restriction on the presentation of any material considered NC-17, and will of course not allow any presentation that infringes on another's trademarks or copyrights. This is not meant to restrict topics, even those dealing with sensitive material; an analysis presented in a thoughtful manner can certainly take on a mature topic. If you have any questions about whether or not something might be inadmissible, please e-mail programming @ thephoenixrises.org.
Can I wear my costume to Phoenix Rising?
Of course you can! We welcome costumes at all of our programming and events, and our masquerade ball practically requires them! You may wish to bring Muggle clothes, however, as some of New Orleans' more upscale restaurants do have a dress code. Many of our attendees will wear street clothes rather than costumes. Costumes are never required.
Please feel free to e-mail help @ thephoenixrises.org with questions.
Programming
Over the last few weeks, we've posted a number of very detailed posts regarding programming, presenting, and the submissions process. A question and answer guide is available here: http://community.livejournal.com/fromashandflame/7362.html. Additionally, our most recent entry with topic suggestions and collaborator requests is here: http://community.livejournal.com/fromashandflame/10440.html.
The submissions deadline for presentations is November 1 - just a few short weeks away. If you've been considering submitting, whether it's a presentation, a roundtable, a fanfiction reading, fanart, or anything else you can think of, now's the time! More information about programming of all types, including the submissions system, is available at http://www.thephoenixrises.org/programming/, and you can always e-mail us at programming@thephoenixrises.org.
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Houses
L'Université des Arts Magiques is pleased to announce that their administrative staff have finally found their way through the Writing Department, and have allowed Phoenix Rising and the Heads of House to begin distributing sorting results. All attendees will receive a welcoming letter from their Head of House: Professor Roxanne Conrad, Bellereve House for writers and readers; Professor Christine Gengaro, Zodico House for musicians and those who love music; Professor Michael Bolton, Lumién House for filmmakers, actors and tellers of tales; and Professor Majorie Manifold, Pontalbòn House for artists, architects and designers.
If you registered prior to September and you haven't received your letter, please check your spam or bulk mail folder; if it isn't in there, please e-mail us at registration@thephoenixrises.org with your username and e-mail address. If you registered during September or October, your results should arrive quite soon.
__________________________________________
HP Humor, Tickle Me Harry and Phoenix Rising Haunted Halloween Challenge
As part of Phoenix Rising’s fabulous showcase of the Harry Potter fandom (the main feature of which is Artists and Authors Night), we are co-presenting a series of challenges across our incredible fandom. LiveJournal communities hphumor, tickle_me_harry, and Phoenix Rising will come together for this one special month to present you with the funniest fanfiction challenge this side of Halloween.
A fanfiction contest with the theme or prompt of 'Haunted Halloween', the Challenge will see the winner, selected by a panel of judges, awarded a $25 LiveJournal gift certificate. For more information, please see the post at http://community.livejournal.com/fromashandflame/9914.html or visit either of the two communities involved.
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The Quidditch Pitch and Phoenix Rising - The Magic Behind the Masque Challenge Results
The challenge co-sponsored by The Quidditch Pitch and Phoenix Rising, The Magic Behind the Masque, is now closed, and we're pleased to report that author Modestyrabnott was the winner. Find out more and link to all the fanfiction produced for the challenge on The Quidditch Pitch at
http://thequidditchpitch.org/thepitch/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=64. Modestryabnott will receive a $25 gift certificate from Anytime Costumes and a custom banner made by dream_wia_dream. Congratulations!
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PotterCast
We're pleased to announce that PotterCast, the award-winning Harry Potter podcast produced by The Leaky Cauldron, will be recording a special live edition during the Thursday Overture event. Following a Southern-style, buffet dinner that includes fried chicken, barbequed ribs and fried catfish, PotterCast will take place in the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton New Orleans. All attendees are invited to this special event. The evening will also feature the opening of the Gallery and the Vendor Room.
PotterCast joins SpellCast as an official podcast of Phoenix Rising. SpellCast will take place during Saturday evening's Artists and Authors night and will feature fanfic readings, fan interviews, and more!
__________________________________________
Quidditch
All supporters of the Betas Anonymous Punctuation Pixies are encouraged to head over to the Quidditch Department - http://www.thephoenixrises.org/events/quidditch/teams.html - for your icons and desktops featuring the new Pixies logo. The Bayou Quidditch League is pleased to have one team finalized, and is not surprised that the Punctuation Pixies were the first to complete the requisite forms. The League does suspect the Pixies of stealing the other teams' forms, but this, of course, cannot be verified.
There is also a strong rumor that the Pontchartrain Pirates will be the next team to enter the competition for the Delta Cup. We're sure that they'll be submitting their forms just as soon as they're finished stashing what's left of the rum.
__________________________________________
Terminus
Narrate Conferences, with a characteristic love of forward planning and spreadsheets, has announced Terminus, a Harry Potter conference, to be held at the historic Hilton Chicago Hotel, August 7 -11, 2008. For more information, please see the Terminus LiveJournal at http://terminus2008.livejournal.com.
__________________________________________
FAQ
Are there types of programming you won't accept?
We accept all sorts of presentations, from papers to films to discussions and beyond. We have sample presentation styles on our Elements page - http://www.thephoenixrises.org/programming/academic/cfp/elements.html - but you are welcome to propose something that goes beyond what we have listed. Otherwise, we do have a restriction on the presentation of any material considered NC-17, and will of course not allow any presentation that infringes on another's trademarks or copyrights. This is not meant to restrict topics, even those dealing with sensitive material; an analysis presented in a thoughtful manner can certainly take on a mature topic. If you have any questions about whether or not something might be inadmissible, please e-mail programming @ thephoenixrises.org.
Can I wear my costume to Phoenix Rising?
Of course you can! We welcome costumes at all of our programming and events, and our masquerade ball practically requires them! You may wish to bring Muggle clothes, however, as some of New Orleans' more upscale restaurants do have a dress code. Many of our attendees will wear street clothes rather than costumes. Costumes are never required.
Please feel free to e-mail help @ thephoenixrises.org with questions.