1 COOMM WWEELLC EE!! NNVVEERRGGEENNCCEE 22001133 TTOO CCOO LCOOM WWEELC MEE!! TO CONVERGENCE 2013 starting Whether this is your fifteenth on page time at CONvergence or your 12, and first, CONvergence aims meet to be one of the best them celebrations of science all over the fiction and fantasy on course of the the planet. And possibly weekend. the universe as well, but Our panels are we’ll have to get back filled with other top to you on that. professionals and This year’s theme is fans talking British Invasion. We’ve about what they always loved British love, even if it is contributions to what they love to science fiction and hate. The conven- fantasy — from tion is more than H.G. Wells to Iain just panel discus- Banks or Hitch- sions — Check hiker’s Guide to out Mr. B. the Harry Potter. It’s Gentleman Rhymer the 50th Anni- (making his North versary of Doctor American debut Who as well (none on our Mainstage), of us have forgot- the crazy projects ten about that) and going on in Con- you’ll see that reflected nie’s Quantum Sand- throughout the conven- box, and a movie in Cinema Rex. tion. Get a drink or a snack in CoF2E2 or We have great Guests of Honor CONsuite, or visit all of our fantastic par- this year, some with connections to the theme and oth- ties around the garden court. Play a game, see some ers that represent the full range of science fiction and anime, and wear a costume if it suits you! fantasy. Paul Cornell (author), James Moran (screen- CONvergence isn’t just a show — it’s a community writer), and Caitlin Blackwood (actress) have all come project built by thousands of volunteers and fans, just from across the ocean to meet you. like you, spending their free time and money to build But we’re not at all limited by theme with our guests the best event they can. Your membership in and have a number of additional guests representing CONvergence extends beyond a ticket into making our different facets of the field — Charlie Jane Anders culture for fans of science fiction and fantasy richer all (writer), Lou Anders (editor), Bill Corbett (performer), year around, and for that we thank you. Kevin Murphy (performer), John Picacio (Artist), and Now, go have a spendid CONvergence! Melinda Snodgrass (writer). Check out their bios Cheers! Welcome 1 Welcome TABLE OF CONTENTS Souvenir & Programming Guide Welcome ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Gaming ------------------------------------------------------------------43 Policies & Procedures ------------------------------------------------- 4 Dealers Room ----------------------------------------------------------51 Animal Policy ----------------------------------------------------------- 6 Harmonic CONvergence----------------------------------------------54 Mark Time Awards ----------------------------------------------------- 9 Krushenko’s at CONvergence ---------------------------------------56 Guests of Honor -------------------------------------------------------12 Mainstage --------------------------------------------------------------58 Convergence Events INC. --------------------------------------------23 Theater Nippon --------------------------------------------------------60 Featured Partner: GPS -----------------------------------------------24 Parties and Cabanas --------------------------------------------------64 Hours of Operation and Locations --------------------------------30 Volunteers /Volunteers’ Den ---------------------------------------69 Special Events ----------------------------------------------------------32 GPS at Convergence --------------------------------------------------70 CVG ASL -----------------------------------------------------------------34 Guests of Honor Appearances --------------------------------------71 Parking, Shuttle & Transportation -------------------------------34 Former GoHs in Attendance ----------------------------------------73 Artists Alley -------------------------------------------------------------35 Visiting Authors -------------------------------------------------------73 Art Show and Auction ------------------------------------------------35 Panels and Programming -------------------------------------------74 Cinema Rex -------------------------------------------------------------36 Maps and Journey to Sofitel ----------------------------------------89 Cof2e2 Free Coffee Shop ---------------------------------------------39 Convention Committee ----------------------------------------------92 Connie’s Space Lounge -----------------------------------------------39 Special Thanks ---------------------------------------------------------95 Connie’s Quantum Sandbox ----------------------------------------40 2014 Registration -----------------------------------------------------96 Consuite -----------------------------------------------------------------42 2013 Convention Survey --------------------------------------------96 The CONvergence 2013 Souvenir Book & Programming Guide is Copyright © 2013 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/ is a presentation of The CONvergence 2013 Programming Guide was designed by Chris “Monte” Bowlsby, Christin “LeXi” Davies, Christopher Jones, Anj Olsen, and Melissa Kaercher for CONvergence Publications. Cover artwork by Christopher Jones. All other artwork, unless otherwise noted, is by Christopher Jones. Special thanks go to Erica Lewerenz, Andrew Davies, Lauren Addy, Windy Bowlsby, the CONvergence Convention Committee, the CONvergence Events Board of Directors, and everyone who provided content for their assistance with this publication. We always welcome feedback and suggestions, and ask that any comments be directed to the channels listed to the left. Convergence Events 1121 Jackson Street, Suite 106 The CONvergence 2013 Souvenir Programming Guide is Copyright © 2013 Minneapolis, MN 55413 by CONvergence Events, Inc. All rights reserved. The CONvergence logo, 24-hour Voicemail: 612-234-2845 Convergence Events logo, and the likeness of Connie and other mascot CONvergence eMail: [email protected] characters are the property of Convergence Events. No portion of this Convention Website: www.convergence-con.org publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the Organization Website: www.convergenceevents.org express written permission of Convergence Events. We always welcome feedback and suggestions, and ask that any comments be directed to the channels to the left. 2 Table of Contents Policies & Procedures “A shared foundation of law is the basis of all civil therefore considered unacceptable. Incidents of this kind societies.” – K. N. Singh will be treated as vandalism. You may post non-adhesive signs with low-tack tape. The Harassment DoubleTree specifies and requires only 3M Safe-Release CONvergence is dedicated to providing a safe and com- Painter’s Tape, product #2080, on surfaces that won’t be fortable convention experience for everyone. Harassment damaged by removal. If you don’t have acceptable tape, of any kind, including physical assault, battery, deliberate come to the Bridge. We’re happy to share ours. intimidation, stalking, or unwelcome physical attentions, will not be tolerated. If people tell you “no” or to leave them We have lots and lots of the One True Blue Tape and we love alone, your business with them is done. to share it! Leave them alone. Do not follow them or attempt to disrupt Badge Policy their convention experience in any way. If you continue to Your convention badge is necessary for your participation attempt to have contact with those people, you may be in the convention. It allows you access to the convention removed from the premises. and indicates you are a member in good standing. However, CONvergence is not responsible for solving any inter-per- CONvergence reserves the right to revoke the membership sonal problems that may arise between individual mem- of any member who breaks our house rules, or behaves in bers. In general, we can take no action to prevent a person such a manner as is deemed unsafe or unacceptable. from attending the convention unless that person has made a specific and credible threat toward the convention City, County, State and Federal Laws itself. If you feel that a threat exists against your person, we Please remember – whatever laws apply outside, still apply advise you to seek a restraining order against the individual inside the hotel and the convention. in question and to involve the host hotel itself (security staff specifically) and the municipal police department in ad- Litter Please pick up after yourself. There are trash containers vance of the convention; otherwise, we recommend simply around the hotel. It makes a big difference if we try to keep avoiding that individual. things clean. If that individual stalks, harasses, or attempts to assault you at the convention itself, you may report that individual to a Smoking member of Operations (they will report it to the hotel’s se- Due to City of Bloomington law, the entire hotel is now curity staff who will get the police involved if necessary) or non-smoking. The only place that smoking is allowed is out- you may report it to hotel security directly and the appro- side of the hotel at a distance of 25 feet from any entrances. priate action will be taken. Conversely, any attempt to have Smoking areas