In addition to our academic programming, Sirens offers less formal opportunities to discuss, network, and simply chat with other attendees. The conference registration includes all three keynote presentations by our guests of honor, both of our evening events, and our Sunday Breakfast. Additionally, if you are in Vail on the evening of October 6, 2010, we hope you'll consider joining us for our pre-conference Sirens Supper.

Keynote Presentations - Evening Events - Sunday Breakfast - Sirens Supper

Welcome and Keynote Presentation

Thursday, October 7, 2010
Dessert reception begins at 7:00 p.m.
Welcome presentation begins at 8:00 p.m.
Guest of Honor Holly Black will speak as part of our welcome session.

Menu: Chocolate-dipped strawberries; cheesecake; lemon meringue tartlets; key lime tartlets; chocolate cannoli; tiramisu; coffee and tea
*All items are vegetarian

Please note that a cash bar will be available as well.

Friday Lunch Keynote Presentation

Friday, October 8, 2010
Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Guest of Honor Marie Brennan will speak. Lunch is included.

Menu: Southwestern chipotle soup with tri-color tortilla strips*; chili con queso; tortilla chips and salsa*; crisp mixed lettuces, tomatoes, and cucumbers served with creamy ranch and Italian vinaigrette*; seasoned ground beef, refried beans*, flour tortillas*, taco shells*, salsa*, sour cream*, guacamole*, olives*, and shredded cheddar cheese*; Spanish rice*; key lime tarts*; and iced tea*
*Vegetarian items

Saturday Lunch Keynote Presentation

Saturday, October 9, 2010
Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Guest of Honor Terri Windling will speak. Lunch is included.

Menu: Tomato, cucumber, and red onion salad*; ricotta tortellini pasta salad*; potato chips*; freshly grilled Italian vegetables with roasted pepper pesto wrapped in a spinach tortilla*; fresh egg salad in a pita with lettuce, tomato, and cucumbers*; Black Forest turkey breast, havarti, lettuce, and tomato on a croissant; smoked Virginia ham, Emmenthaler cheese, lettuce, and tomato on deli rye; jumbo cookies*; and iced tea*
*Vegetarian items

Keynote Presentations - Evening Events - Sunday Breakfast - Sirens Supper

In addition to our dessert reception on Thursday evening, which will welcome everyone to the conference, Sirens will feature two evening events. These evening events are included with conference registrations.

Bedtime Stories

Friday, October 8, 2010
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Our guests of honor will discuss their work and their writing processes. The presentations may include readings, autographs, and less formal time to chat with our guests.

Faery Lights Ball

Saturday, October 9, 2010
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
On our last evening of Sirens, we invite you to don your finest ball gown—whether that's faery court attire, a fantasy creation, or even your human t-shirt and jeans. All attendees are welcome at our Faery Lights Ball, which will feature contemporary music for dancing as well as a lounge area for conversation.

Keynote Presentations - Evening Events - Sunday Breakfast - Sirens Supper

Sunday Breakfast

Sunday, October 10, 2010
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Our breakfast buffet on Sunday morning will include our closing remarks, a live auction of a few select items, and an announcement about our guests for 2011. All attendees are welcome!

Menu: Scrambled eggs with fresh herbs*; hot oatmeal served with raisins, nuts, brown sugar, and milk*; applewood-smoked bacon; breakfast potatoes*; assorted breakfast pastries and muffins*; juice, coffee, and tea*
*Vegetarian items

Keynote Presentations - Evening Events - Sunday Breakfast - Sirens Supper

Sirens Supper

Are you coming to Vail before October 7? Join us for dinner! Our staff and a limited number of attendees will be dining on a western-style buffet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, and you're invited. The $60 ticket covers the cost of your dinner, and we promise lots of chatting about books, authors and faeries, and a rowdy good time. Cowgirl attire optional, of course—though on a more serious note, we'd love to have a chance to chat before the conference starts.

Menu: Tomato basil bisque*; creamy peppered coleslaw*; fresh garden greens*; ranch-style baked beans*; corn on the cob*; baked potato bar*; rolls and butter*; barbecued ribs with chipotle barbecue sauce; Rocky Mountain rainbow trout with minced parsley, shallots, and lemon butter; Jack Daniel's barbecued chicken; seasonal fruit cobbler*; grandmother's apple pie*; brownies*; coffee and tea*
*Vegetarian items