THE SPIRIT OF STAR TREK GOES ON THE ROAD: APRIL 3 AT WONDERCON IN SAN FRANCISCO WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHASE MASTERSON
The Spirit Of Star Trek ventures outside the bounds of Encino for the first time on April 3 when Curtis teams up with Chase Masterson to discuss the spiritual, moral, and ethical implications of our favorite series at WonderCon on Saturday, April 3 at 2:30 p.m. in Rooms 236 and 238 of downtown San Francisco’s Moscone Center. Paid admission to WonderCon is, of course, required.
MIKE AND CURTIS AT MONSTERPALOOZA IN BURBANK ON APRIL 9
On Friday night, April 9 (time TBA), Mike Westmore and Curtis Webster will appear at Monsterpalooza to discuss the creative impulse behind makeup design (and maybe to welcome a surprise guest or two). Monsterpalooza will happen at the Marriott Burbank Airport. As with WonderCon, paid admission to the convention is required.
YESTERDAY WAS A LIE WITH CHASE MASTERSON SCREENS ON APRIL 11 
We previewed “Yesterday Was A Lie,” the film noir sci-fi film written and directed by the brilliant James Kerwin and starring Chase Masterson, a few months back during a Spirit Of Star Trek session. On April 11, we screen the film in its entirety at First Pres Encino. James will be on hand for a discussion afterward, and we hope he will be joined by some other folks involved in making the film. “Yesterday Was A Lie” is a mind-scrambling tour de force that examines the consequences when a young woman’s personal timeline collapses and her life falls into non-linear chaos. This is a highly creative film that assumes the viewer has a brain (and requires the viewer to keep it fully engaged throughout). DVDs of the film will be available for purchase.
April 25: At Long Last Marina!
What Is "Human" Life?
One of the most fascinating aspects of Star Trek comes in the exploration of what it means to be human. But, sometimes that which seems to be human is not. Marina Sirtis, the beautiful and gifted actress who portrayed Counselor Deanna Troi, joins us for a discussion of "The Child," a compelling and thought-provoking episode from The Next Generation. Deanna finds herself impregnated by an alien life form that is pure energy . . . and facing one of the most emotionally draining challenges of her Star Fleet career!
THE NATURE OF EXISTENCE BY TREKKIES DIRECTOR ROGER NYGARD SCREENS ON MAY 23
Roger Nygard graced us with observations about his experiences filming “Trekkies” and “Trekkies2" back in February, and, on May 23, Roger honors us with a full screening of his latest documentary “The Nature Of Existence.” Roger traveled around the world asking spiritual leaders, philosophers, scientists, and others why we exist and what is the point of our being here. The result is an absolutely fascinating and thoroughly entertaining examination of the multitude of possible answers (some profound, some absurd, some downright infuriating) to those questions. Prepare to be challenged, confounded, delighted, and enlightened by a film that only Roger Nygard could have made.
All sessions start at 7:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Encino.