FRIDAY
Paranormal 101: Introduction to Ghosthunting
Join
author Michael Varhola, editor of the “America’s Haunted Road Trip” series of
travel guides, and a panel of experts for an interactive introduction to the
subject of ghosthunting that will examine the basics of this popular phenomena
and answer questions from attendees. Time: Friday 2 p.m. (2 hours)
Requirements:
Microphones
Credited
As: Michael O. Varhola/America's Haunted Road Trip
Panelist
Names: Michael O. Varhola, Ken Gerhard, Donna Stewart, Christy Briones,
Kristen Stout
Join world-renowned author
and cryptozoologist Ken Gerhard of Monsterquest
for an examination of flying humanoids, including the Mothman, Manbirds,
Gargoyles, and other winged beasts.
Time: Friday 4 p.m. (1 hour)
Requirements:
Microphones, projector and screen for PowerPoint
Credited
As: Michael O. Varhola/America's Haunted Road Trip
Presenter
Name: Ken Gerhard
Paranormal
101: Haunted Pub Crawl
Hear about spirits while
imbibing spirits in some of the most haunted and historic watering holes in downtown
Houston! This walking tour will depart from the George R. Brown Convention
Center.
Time: Friday 8
p.m. (2-3 hours)
Requirements: —
Credited
As: Michael O. Varhola/America's Haunted Road Trip
Panelist Names:
Michael O. Varhola
Additional Fee:
$12
SATURDAY
Paranormal
102: Investigative Equipment
Experts from the local
Pasadena Paranormal Research Team and other investigative groups will conduct
this hands-on workshop that introduces attendees to the various sorts of equipment
used by ghosthunters and other paranormal investigators, including cameras,
recorders, EMF meters, digital thermometers, laser grids, and night-vision
devices.
Time: Saturday
Noon (2 hours)
Requirements:
Microphones, projector and screen for PowerPoint
Credited
As: Michael O. Varhola/America's Haunted Road Trip
Panelist
Names: Michael O. Varhola, Ken Gerhard, Donna Stewart, Christy Briones,
Kristen Stout
Join world-renowned cryptozoologist
and author Ken Gerhard of Monsterquest
for an examination of real "X creatures" in Texas, including Bigfoot, the Chupacabra, and many more.
Time: Saturday 2 p.m. (1 hour)
Time: Saturday 2 p.m. (1 hour)
Requirements:
Microphones, projector and screen for PowerPoint
Credited
As: Michael O. Varhola/America's Haunted Road Trip
Presenter
Name: Ken Gerhard
Paranormal
102: Ghosthunting Houston
Join experts from the local
Dawn Paranormal investigative group and other organizations for this seminar on
some of the most interesting haunted sites in and around Houston — along with things
that some of the participants have experienced at them!
Time: Saturday
4 p.m. (1 hour)
Requirements:
Microphones, projector and screen for PowerPoint
Credited
As: Michael O. Varhola/America's Haunted Road Trip
Panelist
Names: Christy Briones
SUNDAY
Paranormal
103: Open Forum Q&A
Anything goes at this
open forum with a panel of professional paranormal investigators! Our experts
will address questions about anything related to ghosthunting and other aspects
of paranormal investigation.
Time: Sunday 2
p.m. (2 hours)
Requirements:
Microphones
Credited
As: Michael O. Varhola/America's Haunted Road Trip
Panelist
Names: Michael O. Varhola, Christy Briones, Donna Stewart, Kristen Stout,
Laurie Olerich
Join author Donna
Stewart for an exploration of some of the most fascinating haunted sites throughout
the state of Oregeon, from hotels and theaters in Portland to cemeteries and
lighthouses along the coast. She will also give attendees a sneak peak at some
of the things that will be appearing in her upcoming book on the subject!
Time: Sunday 4
p.m. (1 hour)
Requirements:
Microphones, projector and screen for PowerPoint
Credited
As: Michael O. Varhola/America's Haunted Road Trip
Presenter
Name: Donna Stewart
Paranormal
103: Haunted Hermann Park
Surrounded
by hospitals, the zoo, and museums, Hermann Park has become Houston’s epicenter
for paranormal mystery. Join us for a tour where we will recall the history of
the Civil War cemetery that lays beneath the park, hear the story of an opera
singer who died in Miller Outdoor Theater and still haunts it today, and roll
down a hill where many have died — including children
who still happily invite you to join them! With animal spirits, history,
superstitions, and mysterious and unexplained deaths, it is no wonder Hermann
Park is haunted.
Time: Sunday 7
p.m. (2-3 hours)
Requirements: —
Credited
As: Michael O. Varhola/America's Haunted Road Trip
Panelist Names:
Michael O. Varhola
Additional Fee:
$15
Paranormal
103: Psi-Fi Radio Live!
Join host Donna Stewart,
author Michael O. Varhola, and other expert guests for the first-ever live
broadcast of the Psi_Fi Para Radio show! As usual, they will be covering a lot
of ground on all things paranormal, and will be taking questions from members
of the audience throughout the course of the show.
Time: Sunday 10
p.m. (2 hours)
Requirements:
Microphones
Credited
As: Michael O. Varhola/America's Haunted Road Trip
Panelist
Names: Michael O. Varhola, Donna Stewart, Sharon Kincaid, Laura Schier
MONDAY
Paranormal
104: Investigative Techniques
There are almost as many
ways of ghosthunting as there are ghosthunters! In this panel discussion paranormal
researcher Michael Varhola and members of the Pasadena Paranormal Research Team,
Dawn Paranormal, and other groups looks at everything from “naturalistic” means
of ghosthunting, to ones heavily dependent on equipment, to those based on
psychic ability.
Time: Monday Noon
(2 hours)
Requirements:
Microphones
Credited
As: Michael O. Varhola/America's Haunted Road Trip
Panelist
Names: Michael O. Varhola, Donna Stewart, Laura Schier, Christy Briones,
Kristen Stout
Join author Michael O. Varhola
for an exploration of some of the most fascinating haunted sites in San
Antonio, Austin, and the Texas Hill Country and get a first-look preview of
some of the things that will be appearing in his upcoming book on the subject.
Time: Monday 3
p.m. (1 hour)
Requirements:
Microphones, projector and screen for PowerPoint
Credited
As: Michael O. Varhola/America's Haunted Road Trip
Panelist
Names: Michael O. Varhola
