Shore Leave 42 July 15 - 17, 2022
Delta Hotels Baltimore in Hunt Valley, Maryland
The Shore Leave 42 Schedule is now available.
Registration opens Friday, July 15 at 10:00 am.
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(Updated June 2, 2022)
July
13 We're pleased to announce that joining us this weekend is actor guest:
- John Billingsley, known for his roles as ST:Enterprise's Doctor Phlox, The Orville's Cambis Borrin, and True Blood's Mike Spencer.
We regret to announce that Robert Duncan McNeill has had to cancel his appearance at Shore Leave due to a COVID-19 diagnosis. We wish him and his wife a speedy recovery.
12 We're pleased to announce that joining us this weekend is actor guest:
- Bonnie Gordon, known for her roles as ST:Prodigy's Ship's Computer, Shield of Tomorrow's Ensign Lark Sage, and Street Fighter V's Rainbow Mika.
7 We regret to announce The Chromatics have been forced to cancel their appearance at Shore Leave.
5 We regret to announce BarBara Luna has been forced to cancel her appearance at Shore Leave.
1 We regret to announce that due to professional commitments, Laz Alonso has canceled his appearance at Shore Leave.
June
16 Pre-registration is now closed. You may register at the door on July 15.
11 From our Small-Budget Films Department:
The last two years has seen a renaissance in Star Trek fan films, a subject that is popular with our attendees. All these works conform almost perfectly to the Paramount/CBS Star Trek Fan Film Guidelines.
Shore Leave is please to present nine hours of Alternative films set in the Star Trek universe. Some are follow-on to or are contemporaneous with Alec Peters' Axanar. More are otherwise stories set in his Aurora universe. Some are set in or before Star Trek, some are contemporary with Star Trek: The Next Generation, and one is contemporaneous with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Look our videos in Salon B and watch the Small Budget Film page for an update coming soon.
9 Interested in Volunteering at Shore Leave? We're looking for a few good life forms.
May
10 Please join us in welcoming science guests Adeena Mignogna and Thomas R. Holtz
8 It's never too early to register for Masquerade.
7 Please join us in welcoming author guest TJ Perkins.
April
We are now welcoming panel suggestions for this year's convention.
March
28 Please join us in welcoming science guests Jerry Feldman and Kenneth Carpenter.
20 Please join us in welcoming author guest Ian Randal Strock.
February
28 We're pleased to announce that joining us this summer is actor guest:
- Jessie Usher, known for his roles as The Boys' A-Train, Independence Day: Resurgence's Dylan Hiller, and Level Up's Lyle.
26 We're pleased to announce that joining us this summer are actor guests:
- Summer Glau, known for her roles as Firefly's River Tam, Sarah Connor Chronicles' Cameron Phillips, and Arrow's Isabel Rochev.
Laz Alonso, known for his roles as The Boys' Mothers Milk, Avatar's Tsu'tey, and The Fast and the Furious' Fenix.
We regret to announce that, due to professional commitments, Jewel Staite and Denis Lawson will be unable to attend Shore Leave. We look forward to seeing their new projects come to fruition.
21 Please join us in welcoming science guests: Wayne Bird, Charles Blue, Kelly Fast, Lindley Johnson, Stephen Lesnik, Ray Villard, and C Alex Young
10 Please join us in welcoming author guest Rande Goodwin.
December
5 We're pleased to announce that joining us this summer are actor guests:
- Gates McFadden, known for her roles as Star Trek: TNG's Dr. Beverly Crusher, Marker's Kimba, and The Hunt for Red October's Caroline Ryan.
Robert Duncan McNeill, known for his roles as Star Trek: Voyager's Lt. Tom Paris, Chuck's Operative, and 24's FBI Agent.
Please also join us in welcoming author guest Sherri Cook Woosley.
November
16 We're pleased to announce that joining us this summer is actor guest:
- Brandon Routh, known for his roles as Superman Returns' Clark Kent, Arrow's Ray Palmer/The Atom, and Chuck's Daniel Shaw.
October
22 We're pleased to announce that joining us this summer is actor guest:
- Aimee Garcia, known for her roles as Lucifer's Ella Lopez, Dexter's Jamie Batista, and M.O.D.O.K.'s Jodie Tarleton.
11 Registration is now open for Shore Leave 42.
We're pleased to announce Shore Leave 42 actor guests:
Denis Lawson, known for his roles as Star Wars' Wedge Antilles, Bleak House's John Jarndyce, and New Trick's Steve McAndrew.Jewel Staite, known for her roles as Firefly's Kaylee Frye, Stargate: Atlantis' Dr. Jennifer Keller, and The L.A. Complex's Raquel Westbrook.- Adam Baldwin, known for his roles as Firefly's Jayne Cobb, Chuck's John Casey, and The Last Ship's XO Mike Slattery.
BarBara Luna, known for her roles as Star Trek's Marlena, Buck Rogers' Koori, and Zorro's Theresa Modesto.- Eddie McClintock, known for his roles as Warehouse 13's Pete Lattimer, Supergirl's Col. James Harper, and Agents of SHIELD's Vin-Tak.
Also joining us are:
Performing guests: The Boogie Knights and Luna-C
Artist guest Mike McPhail
Author guests: Christopher D Abbott, Rigel Ailur, Lorraine Anderson, Derek Tyler Attico, Diane Lee Baron, Christopher L. Bennett, T.A. Chafin, John Coffren, Russ Colchamiro, Greg Cox, Kathleen David, Peter A. David, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Kevin Dilmore, Mary Fan, Kelli Fitzpatrick, Michael Jan Friedman, Phil Giunta, Robert Greenberger, Glenn Hauman, Andrew Hiller, Heather E. Hutsell, Amy Imhoff, Jim Johnson, David Mack, Danielle Ackley-McPhail Christopher D Ochs, Susan Olesen, Joshua Palmatier, Scott Pearson, Roberta Rogow, Aaron Rosenberg, Jenifer P Rosenberg, Hildy Silverman, Dayton Ward, Laura Ware, Howard Weinstein, Richard C. White, and Steven H. Wilson
Shore Leave returns to the Delta Hotels Baltimore, located at 245 Shawan Rd., Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Shore Leave 42 will include:
Writing Workshops: Learn how to improve your writing from some of your favorite writers. Past panels have included writing about the non-fictional part of Trek; How to express point of view in your story; The trials and tribulations of being a writer and more.
Stargazing: View the planets, stars and galaxies that are visible from the Baltimore area.
Meet the Pros Party: Join our author guests for Shore Leave's autograph party. Be sure to meet the authors of the latest Pocket Book Trek or SF release.
Game Room: The Shore Leave game room offers many actitivies including Role Playing Games, Collectible Card Games, Miniature War Games, and more!
Photo Ops: Get your photo taken with your favorite stars and get the photos back in time to get them signed without the need to leave the hotel!
Fan Panels: We're always looking for ideas for fan-led panels and people to lead them. If you have suggestions for a panel, please Let us Know.
We now have an announcements e-mail list for all the latest news. Instructions on how to subscribe and unsubscribe are only a click away!
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In memory: Bob Cole, Sr.
We are saddened by the passing of Bob Cole, Sr. Bob was a fixture at Shore Leave, and loved Star Trek since his days working on the Apollo space program. He lived every moment and passed his love of science on to 4 generations. That he died while among friends at Shore Leave, doing something he loved, has been a comfort to his family.
Bob Cole, Sr. passed away on July 13, 2019.
In memory: Sally Kellerman
We are saddened by the passing of Sally Kellerman. Kellerman was known to her fans for her many roles during a career spanning more than 60 years, including the original Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in M*A*S*H and, of course, Doctor Elizabeth Dehner in the TOS episode, "Where No Man Has Gone Before." In 2011, she was a guest at #ShoreLeave33.
Sally Kellerman passed away on February 24, 2022 at the age of 84.
In memory: Jessica Headlee
We are saddened to share news of the passing of Jessica Headlee, a long-time member of the Shore Leave family following a battle with cancer.
Jessica worked at a number of Baltimore-area conventions, starting off calling numbers for the autograph line and doing whatever else was needed. For several years, she cosplayed as the Shore Leave Bunny, assisting in presenting bunnies to guests on Sunday.
Our hearts are breaking for Jessica's husband Ethan, her entire family, and her friends.
Jessica Headlee passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. She was 25.
In memory: Sandy Zier-Teitler
We wish to extend our sympathies to the family of Sandy Zier-Teitler and to our friends at Farpoint Convention on Sandy's passing.
A legend in Baltimore-area fandom, Sandy was involved with ClipperCon, OktoberTrek and Farpoint. Sandy was one of a kind and shall be missed.
Sandy Zier-Teitler passed away on June 2, 2021.
In memory: Don Sakers
We regret to share news of the passing of Don Sakers, a long-time member of the Shore Leave family.
A fixture at many Baltimore-area conventions, Don was a constant, behind-the scenes presence, working to support costuming programming, participating in the writing track, and contributing to other areas as well.
Don Sakers passed away on May 17, 2021. He is survived by his husband, Thomas Atkinson.
In memory: Cliff Simon
We are saddened by the passing of Cliff Simon. Simon was known to his fans for many roles over his 30-year career, including appearances on NCIS, Castle, 24, and, of course, Ba'al in Stargate SG-1. In 2011, he was a guest at Shore Leave 33.
Cliff Simon passed away on March 9, 2021 at the age of 58.
In memory: Richard Arnold
We are saddened to share news of the passing of Richard Arnold. A Star Trek "super fan," Arnold was Gene Roddenberry's assistant, the president of Grace Lee Whitney's fan club, and is credited as a research consultant on Star Trek: The Next Generation. In 1987 he was a guest at Shore Leave 9 and again in 1999 for Shore Leave 21.
Richard Arnold passed away on January 26, 2021 at the age of 66.
In memory: Bob Ahrens
We are saddened by the passing of long time Shore Leave participant Bob Ahrens.
Bob was part of Shore Leave from the early days, a founding member of the Boogie Knights, a participant in the Shore Leave Showcase, a member of the tech crew, and a valued behind-the-scenes volunteer.
Bob Ahrens passed away on December 31, 2020. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
In memory: Dave Galanter
We are saddened by the passing of long time Shore Leave guest Dave Galanter.
A fixture at Baltimore-area cons, Dave is remembered not only for his writing, but also as a friend, who no matter how busy he might be, always had time to chat with friends and fans alike.
Dave was also a fan; if not on a panel, he could often be found in the audience, enjoying the event with everyone else.
Dave Galanter passed away on December 12, 2020 at the age of 51. He is survived by his wife and family.
In memory: Richard Herd
We are saddened by the passing of Richard Herd. A prolific actor, Herd's numerous credits include both Star Trek the Next Generation's Klingon L'Kor and ST:Voyager's Admiral Paris, V's Supreme Commander, and Seinfeld's Mr. Wilhelm among others. He was a guest at Shore Leave 22 in 2000 and again at Shore Leave 24 in 2002.
Richard Herd passed away on May 26, 2020 at the age of 87.
In memory: René Auberjoinois
We're saddened by the passing of René Auberjoinois. Auberjoinois was a prolific actor with more than 200 credits to his name, but was perhaps best known as Benson's Clayton Endicott III and Deep Space Nine's Constable Odo. In 1993 he was a guest at Shore Leave 15 and again in 1996 at Shore Leave 18.
René Auberjoinois passed away on December 8 at the age of 79.
In Memory: Aron Eisenberg
We are saddened by the passing of actor Aron Eisenberg. Eisenberg was known to his fans for roles in The Liars' Club, Playroom, appearances on The Secret World of Alex Mack, Wonder Years, and of course, as Nog from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. In 2018, he was a guest at Shore Leave 40.
Aron Eisenberg passed away on September 21, 2019 at the age of 50.
In Memory: Barbara March
We are saddened by the passing of actress Barbara March. March was best known by her fans for her portrayal of Lursa in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and the movie Generations. In 1999, she was a guest at Shore Leave 21.
Barbara March passed away on August 11, 2019 at the age of 65.