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Here's a list of the programming panels, entertainment events, and contests currently scheduled for CACE 2004, along with a brief description, broken down by day. A few panels are still to be confirmed, so look back here later for an update, including some new topics, full descriptions, and a programming grid with exact times. Please note that all programming topics and the contents of the panels are subject to change.

I have some good news from our hotel; double rooms are available again. I spoke to the Chimo Hotel today and was able to get 15 double rooms added to our room block. Singles and singles with fold out couches continue to be available too. I expect that the room block will sell out before the deadline based on our reservation rate so far, but this should allow everyone who currently wants a double to get one. If you book within the next few weeks, that is.

One request from the hotel ... if you require an early check in, please let them know when you make your reservation. Otherwise, you won't be able to check in until the 3 PM check-in time. Thanks! Information about booking hotel rooms is available on our web site at http://www.c-ace.org/.

I'd like to give everyone a brief initial report about programming at CACE 2004, both in terms of what to expect and what we're looking for in potential programming ideas.

We're continuing our commitment to learning and skills acquisition, balanced with discussion panels and social events, to present what we feel is a very balanced and interesting program. This year, we're still developing our programming tracks, but I can assure you that many of our premiere events, such as the Friday Night Chocolate Social, the Life Drawing Session, and our writing contest will return, along with popular panels on recent animated movies and illustration of weaponry. We're also presenting a variety of workshops on topics in animation, comic and illustration art, cartooning, costuming, and writing, with an increased emphasis on areas outside of anthro/furry fandom.

Since we've done well with our room block and since some room types were sold out while others types remained, the hotel has adjusted things a bit and agreed to extend the reservation deadline to May 7 (next Wed). Please see http://www.c-ace.org/ for more information.