The PGH C7 Committee is proud to present: N I G H T of the Living Goths ... in 3-D! Proposed Date: May 25 - 27, 2001 (Memorial Day Weekend) A celebration of industrial strength horror C7 registration (includes events except where noted) - $20 each

Below are the events that we would like to offer to Convergence 7. Please feel free to contact

Thursday

All Day:

• Arrival and registration.
  Early arrivals can get their tickets, tee shirts, "gothy ghoulie goodie bag," then relax in the hospitality of our fine city. Now's a good time to leave a cryptic message on the bulletin board for your fiendish friends to find.
  
Evening:

• Early Goth Night Out
  Below are a couple of suggested options for attendees who arrive on Thursday and would like to go out that night.
  
  • LIPSERVICE -
    Glam Trash Rock Punk Noise Darkwave Electro Techno Industrial Synthpop
    The Roman Room has a somewhat small selection of beers, but they range from Yuengling (a local traditional brew) to Harp and Guinness as well as mixed drinks and coctails. For the less alcohol inclined, Cafe Au Lait has a full espresso bar and desserts.
    Because it is on the South Side, shuttle and/or bus service will be available (travel time to/from the hotel is 10-15min).
    All Ages. No Cover. 9PM - 2AM. the Roman Room (part of Cafe Au Lait) on the South Side.
    
  • Upstage 80s Night
    Originally held at the Upstage, 80s night was moved to the Oakland Beehive when the Upstage closed. This night features the best and the worst of the 80s.
    The Pollinator features a wide assortment of beers and mixed drinks from a first floor and second floor bar, and cocktails (at the second floor bar only).
    The Beehive/Pollinator is only about 4 blocks from our choice hotel, the Wyndham Garden.
    21+. 9PM - 2AM.
    
  • Piper's Pub
    Single malt whiskey, Belgium beer, and a Scotish pub atmosphere make Piper's Pub an attractive spot for relaxing conversation and a light bite.
    REVIEW: Piper's Pub - An Adventure in Single Malt Whiskey and Special Beer
    1828 E. Carson St., South Side (bus, car, possible arrangement of shuttle)
    21+. Will seat groups (up to 20) before 6pm.
    

Friday

All Day:

• Arrival and registration.
  The weekend begins gearing up as the great deluge of guests begin to arrive. It's time to start playing a gothic version of "Where's Waldo?" only without the red and white hat.
Afternoon/Evening:

• Meet & Greet
  - Hotel reception area
  You know their nicks, you've read their posts, you may have even seen their pix. Now we help put a face to the name while enjoying some industrial strength grub.
  All Ages. Possible cash bar for 21+ w/ ID.
  
Evening:

• Gateway Clipper Cruise
  Featuring live music (artist(s) TBA)
  We will be transforming the Majestic, an authentic riverboat with several floors, into the USS Nightmare. Spend the evening with 959 of your favorite people to a soundtrack fit for a beach slasher movie.
  All ages. Tickets $15 USD each. Shuttle to/from the hotel will be provided.
  
Evening/Night:

• Oakland Beehive
  Featuring a presentation of classic horror movies and DJs.
  Okay, so they aren't really all that horrifying. They are, however, an amazing testament to the talent, skill, and imagination of creators in the horror genre. Titles and DJs TBA.
  All Ages. Second floor bar (the Pollinator), 21+ w/ ID.
  

Saturday

Morning/Afternoon:

• End of registration period
  Last chance to catch your friends as they walk in the door from the road. The registration area will still be available for posting messages to help guests locate and rendezvous with their net.friends.
Day:

• Merchant Area
  - Hotel reception area
  Take home a few souvenirs from your visit to da 'Burgh or find that perfect little vinyl corset you've been dreaming of. Vendors TBA.
  
• Art show
  - Hotel reception area (near or adjoining Merchant Area)
  Come experience the best of artistic expression in the Steel City.
  
Afternoon/Evening:

• Kennywood
  Kennywood is one of the largest amusement parks in America, featuring classic wooden coasters, modern coasters, rides, a kiddy park, games, and stage shows.
  All Ages. Tickets $10 USD each. Shuttle to/from the hotel will be provided.
  
Evening/Night:

• Ceremony
  You are cordially invited to join us for Ceremony, Pittsburgh's (and one of the country's) longest running G/I night held at Club Laga in Oakland. Laga has a state of the art sound system that has accomodated a wide array of international artists, including Gary Numan, Alien Sex Fiend, and The Misfits.
  Special guests TBA.
  Laga is just 3 blocks away from the Wyndham Garden hotel.
  All Ages. 10:30PM - 2:30AM. 21+ with valid photo ID to drink.
  
• Under 18 event TBA
  

Sunday