2019 CVG Program Guide

1 2 It is perhaps fitting that as CONvergence turns twenty- • CONvergence is a people that celebrates everything one, that it finds itself in a new city, a new location, a new across the Sci Fi and Fantasy world. CONvergence is celebration—the Next Celebration. Twenty-one is a time of the Jedi and the Hufflepuffs, it is the Avengers and the becoming—of growth and change, and, in some sense, of Dothraki, it is the Klingons and the Pokémon Trainers, it is rebirth as we embark on a new phase in our life and become the movie watchers and the musicians, the artists and the who we are meant to be. The past twenty years have been coffee drinkers; it is everyone and everything in the world of geekery. It is community. It is family. glorious, fun-filled and heartwarming, as we have seen all manner of good and evil in the world, and like anyone And as we embark on this next celebration, to boldly go coming of age, we had to leave the nest, spread our wings where no ONE has gone before, we are poised to grow and fly; fly on to the next adventure, because despite our in new directions, to broaden our outreach and bring in long history in one location, CONvergence is not a hotel, it is new communities to make our geeky world more inclusive a people. and more representative of ALL the people who celebrate • CONvergence is that cosplayer working up until 2:00am fandom. the night before with a glue gun in one hand and a So welcome to The Next Celebration. We’re glad to have you needle in the other, fixing that last patch that just needs with us. to stay on. • CONvergence is that gamer, embroiled in their campaign, Board of Directors playing for 20 hours straight because the dragon must be Margaret Eastman defeated. Thomas Keeley • CONvergence is that panelist relating stories from their Nadim Khalidi experience or perspective on an issue to enhance the discussion around geeky/nerdy things. Amy Mills • CONvergence is that party host decorating and creating Jonathan Palmer interesting treats and chants for a fun experience for the Lauren Sindt members. Stephanie Zuercher • CONvergence is that late night conversation with your "Live now; make now always the most precious time. Now will closest friends debating Star Wars or Star Trek. never come again." Jean-Luc Picard, "Inner Light" • CONvergence is the 350+ volunteers of the Convention Committee who work throughout the year to plan and execute the convention with over 1,000 additional volunteers that help at the Con. • CONvergence is all these things and more because CONvergence is not a hotel, it is a people. 1 Programming Guide Convergence Events --------------------------------------------------- 3 Space Lounge ----------------------------------------------------------37 GPS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 MainStage -------------------------------------------------------- 38–39 Operations (Ops) and The Bridge/Photography ---------------- 5 Masquerade ------------------------------------------------------ 40–41 CONvergence Member Conduct Policies --------------------- 6–10 Parties ------------------------------------------------------------- 42–46 Volunteers Department ---------------------------------------------11 Cinema Rex ------------------------------------------------------- 47–49 Hours of Operation --------------------------------------------- 12–14 Connie's Quantum Sandbox ---------------------------------- 50–51 Nerf Herders ------------------------------------------------------------16 Harmonic CONvergence---------------------------------------- 52–53 Accessibility & Inclusion/CVG Teen Room -----------------------17 Gaming ------------------------------------------------------------ 54–55 CONvergence Safe Spaces/CoF2E2 Free Coffee Shop-----------18 Wordslingers Way ---------------------------------------------- 56–57 Art Show/Artists Alley -----------------------------------------------19 Theatre Nippon Anime Room -------------------------------- 58–59 Book Swap --------------------------------------------------------------20 Panels and Programming ------------------------------------- 61–77 Hyatt Map --------------------------------------------------------- 21–26 Store Guide ------------------------------------------------------- 78–79 Guests of Honor ------------------------------------------------- 27–33 Restaurant uide ------------------------------------------------- 80–81 Invited Participants/CONvergence Merchandise --------------34 Convention Committee ---------------------------------------- 82–83 Dealers Room/Smokers Paradise ---------------------------------35 Registration Information/Survey ---------------------------------84 Holodeck ----------------------------------------------------------------36 The CONvergence 2019 Souvenir Book & Programming Guide Copyright © 2019 by Convergence Events, Inc. All rights reserved. All times and schedules listed are accurate at the time of printing. For the most current and up-to-date information please visit our online schedule at: http://convergence-con.org/at-the-con/schedule/ The CONvergence 2019 Programming Guide was designed by is a presentation of Anj Olsen and Michael Scott Shappe, based on the work of Foro Pasquarette, for CONvergence Publications. Cover artwork by Christopher Jones. All other artwork, unless otherwise noted, is by Christopher Jones and Shea Stoner. Special thanks go to Lauren Addy, Jessica Thompson, Hal Bichel, the CONvergence Convention Committee, the Board of Directors, and to everyone who provided Convergence Events content, for their assistance with this publication. M/S #162 We always welcome feedback and suggestions, and ask that any 2355 Fairview Ave., Roseville, MN 55113 comments be directed to [email protected]. 24-hour Voicemail: 612–234–2845 The CONvergence logo, Convergence Events logo, and the likeness CONvergence eMail: [email protected] of Connie, Connie Mark 2, and other mascot characters are the Convention Website: www.convergence-con.org property of Convergence Events. No portion of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the express Organization Website: www.convergenceevents.org written permission of Convergence Events. 2 Table of Contents Convergence Events CONvergence is a convention for fans of science fiction • We believe in taking risks, learning from our experience, and fantasy in all media. CONvergence was launched in and taking personal and community responsibility. 1999 and has grown to be the largest convention of its • We believe in being patient and honest. kind in Minnesota and beyond! CONvergence is produced • We believe in encouraging innovation and empowered by Convergence Events, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. decision-making. CONvergence is our premiere event, our largest celebration, • We believe our actions should inspire volunteerism, confidence, and creativity. and a sign of things to come. • We believe personal and organizational balance is the key Convergence Events, Inc. to sustainable success. Mission and Values Convergence Events also supports our community by providing partnership, sponsorship, and grant opportunities Mission Statement as well as sharing our knowledge with other organizations. Convergence Events, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer-run Some of the groups and organizations which we partner organization dedicated to creating exciting events that with include Geek Partnership Society (GPS), Anime Detour, connect, enrich, and expand our diverse community, and to Fearless Comedy, and Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc. inspiring each other through creativity, learning, and service. For more information on our partnership, sponsorship, and grant opportunities, please visit the “Our Community” Core Values section on our Convergence Events website http://www. • We believe in treating ourselves, each other, and our convergenceevents.org. diverse community with respect. • We believe in accepting all diverse geek communities. Convergence Events Corporation Officers • We believe in providing a culture of openness, inclusivity, Jonathan Palmer—President equity, and fun. Nadim Khalidi—Vice President • We believe community service is delivered with professionalism, passion, and integrity. Amy Mills—Secretary • We believe in being open-minded and inventive. Margaret Eastman—Treasurer • We believe in listening with an open mind and compassion. • We believe in always being willing to learn. Convergence Events 3 GPS CONvergence Partner the Geek Partnership Society (GPS) is is for sale where you find CVG Merchandise. We also have a a volunteer-run non-profit and is dedicated to supporting Supporting Membership program where you can become a the incredible diversity and energy of the Twin Cities geek Card Carrying Geek, and a Pirate Cruise, both of which you community. We don’t run conventions; we run the rest of the can sign up for in our GPS Clubhouse in Room 5116. year with fun and inspiring events, do public outreach with our partners through Twin Cities Pride (Geeks@Pride) and CLUBS Art-A-Whirl, as well as help a bunch of the local conventions Check out one of our clubs; they’re all free (or inexpensive), put on the best show possible by providing expertise, fun, and informal — you’ll be glad you did: Crafty Geek/ equipment, movie licenses, volunteers, and meeting and Make It Sew, Read the Book/See the Movie, United Geeks storage space. of Gaming, Tsuinshi Anime Club, GPS Photography Club, Through our work for the geek community, we provide Geeks Read, Geek Physique,

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