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The committee that is proposing Las Vegas for Convergence 8 is making every effort to present a truly special affair. In order to make Convergence 8 a memorable and rewarding opportunity to celebrate and showcase the netgoth community, we offer the following events and features:
Opening Gambit; SINtroduction: The Meet 'n' Greet; Goth Karaoke
SATURDAY
Over the Top; The Tin Anniversary; The Fashion Show
SUNDAY
Eldergoth Champagne Brunch; Before we all go home; The Saints and Sinners Ball
ALL THREE DAYS
The Square; The Bazaar; The Gallery; The Crypt; The Annex
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
Viva GOTH Vegas!; Star Trek: The Experience; All-Ages and YoungerBat events; Performances and Dancing; Daednu presents: The Clothing Swap;
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You've just arrived and checked in with the hotel. Now your Convergence experience can start right away - at Registration. But this isn't just waiting in line while other things are going on. Gothic Entertainment will be provided for you even before you've officially joined the festivities.
The purpose of Convergence is for net.goths to put online nick to real life face. The "Meet 'n' Greet" tradition will be known as "SINtroduction" - as part of our Sin City theme. The Las Vegas committee will continue the efforts made by previous organizers to make sure that the guests of Convergence goers are greeted by a friendly face. SINtroduction will provide the first chance to meet up with old friends and to make some new ones. We're brewing up some surprises that will make this a wonderful Social. Relax. You're amongst the friendly and like-minded for a full weekend.
You knew it was coming. You may have even anticipated this development with some dread. Well, shudder no longer. Gothic Karaoke is a reality. A selection of songs will be provided and we're sure most of you know the words to "This Corrosion." Liquor will be abundant and cheap for those who will need it.
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We've taken a cue from our host city with this event, in which we invite the gothiest of goths out do each other in a friendly game of Gothic Identity Competition. Who is the most angsty? Who is the biggest fop among the Victorian set? We've all got a collection of goth points. Here's your chance to prove you've got the most. Participation in his event is strictly voluntary and there will be appropriate prizes.
Tradition suggests that tin is an appropriate 10th anniversary gift. Who wants tin? A member of our staff and his lovely and tolerant wife are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary this weekend. You are their invited guests as these two elder goths renew their vows and celebrate growing goth together.
Another staple of Convergence has been the fashion show. This year we hope to combine our efforts with alt.gothic.fashion to make a truly extravagant and riveting presentation. We want to help showcase this part of the programming to make it one of the most memorable moments.
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Eat. Drink. Be Merry. Swap tales of "back in the day" and "When I was xx years old..." Bleary-eyed eldergoths will be treated to a late-morning champagne brunch and social. We promise it won't be TOO early. For the babygoths, an alternate event will be scheduled.
...a special opportunity for fun and conversation - before everyone has to run off and get dressed to thrill for...
It's light vs. dark, good vs. evil, saints vs. sinners and you can choose sides. Our Sin City Convergence finishes with a pseudo-historical look at "bad" behavior. This DJ-only event will be a fitting end to a Convergence filled with debauchery, excess, and.... what else.... sin!
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| The Square | What's new in the netgoth community? What's its history and where is it going? And what's your opinion? We're offering panels that are more informative, entertaining, and useful. |
| The Bazaar | Vendors from near and far will display their wares and help you stuff your carry-on luggage. |
| The Gallery | Peer through the mind's eyes of our painter and cgi wizard friends in this wonderful chamber of gothic art. |
| The Crypt | What would a net.goth meeting be without the chance to fire off a quick email or instant message to your friends back home? |
| The Annex | This is a special chamber we're setting aside for groups interested in organizing and presenting additional Convergence activities. |
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There are, as you've long suspected, terribly odd things in and around Las Vegas. Our agents and minions have found a broad enough selection to make a tour entertaining, fun, and maybe a little educational. Ignore the tour guide if you must. He's been dead for a while.
- A Little Tour of the Odd
A few very special side trips are planned as well. Stay tuned for details.
- Shopping
The rumors of fine stores and interesting shops prove to be true. The program will direct you to many of these opportunities to window shop and find things you might otherwise never see. There may even be a few escorted shopping excursions.
- Free Fun & Must Do's
Captain's Log, Stardate Unknown: We have traveled back in time to investigate the anomaly known as Convergence and may not be able to return to our own time. My Chief Engineer recommends that a Warp Core Breach may be the only thing that can save us. In the meantime, the Executive Officer is in negotiations with the Hilton (a race not previously known to have access to this part of the timestream).
We haven't forgotten our younger cousins. If, for some reason, any event is closed to those under 21, we will make sure that we provide equal options for any alternate events.
Our goal is to have a good mix of established favorites and exciting new talent, regional bands and those well-known to the net.goth scene, encompassing a variety of dark musical styles. Our vision will return C8 to this tradition. Our second "club" night will feature our biggest live acts as well as plenty of DJs to keep our sinful guests dancing late into the evening.
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