Convergence VIII Montréal: Angels Among Us



Events
"Here we may reign secure; and in my choice
To reign is worth ambition, though in Hell:
Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven." - Book 1
Friday, May 31 2002

Matins
The traditional meet'n'greet, with music to soothe the weary travellers as all comers visited with old friends and prepared for the weekend's festivities.
Meet'n'Greet


Purgatory
A fashion show of decadent designs and wicked performances to whet the appetite for the nights to come. Purgatory was a wild and enticing display that took place during the Celestial Choir. Organized by Sonia of Diabolik


The Celestial Choir
All is peaceful in heaven at first as the bands serenaded all attendees on Friday night, followed by dancing with our angelic DJs.
Friday Night


Saturday June 1 2002

Terce
A Vendors Bazaar and art show in the hotel, featuring an eclectic assortment of art, clothing, jewelry and music to suit every budget and taste.


Sect
alt.gothic.fashion Workshops. Presentations were offered on subjects to appeal to the crafty-goth and the fashion-goth. Workshops were be followed by the traditional clothing swap.
Workshops


None
Writer's Programming. A series of panels and workshops by authors of the horror and fantastical genre as well as a zine fair for the literary.
Writer's Programming


Revolt of the Rebel Angels
The legions of the underworld are quick to create unrest, and Saturday night rang with the battle cries of angels and demons as our crunchy and industrial bands took command of The Spectrum, followed by DJs and dancing.
Saturday Night


Sunday June 2 2002

Vespers
Various tours of the churches, cemetaries and original buildings of Montreal.
Day Tours


Vigils
A group dinner loocated in an 18th Century Victorian house only blocks from the official hotel. La Maison Hantée provides a non-stop show that is part comedy, part horror and all theatre. The entertainment featured more than 40 costumed actors, dancers and jugglers in a three-hour performance.


The War In Heaven
By Sunday, the battle is joined and the daemons invade the very province of Heaven. The grand dukes of Hell flung open the doors and welcomed all to their unholy Masquerade Ball, Pandemonium in Paradise. Angels and daemons, pagan Gods and devils, cavorting together in unnatural revelry.
Sunday


Unofficial Events

Giftbasket Swap
Participants signed up to create and exchange a personalized gift basket.


Cirque du Soleil
An outing to see the 8PM performance of the world-famous Cirque du Soleil.


Deja V-U Pre-Convergence Party
A pre-Convergence club night and record release party for Cinema Strange's latest release, The Astonished Eyes Of Evening at Le Pub Balafré.


Darkwave Nights & Panic at Club Saphir
Club Saphir offered free admission to any guests holding a Convergence laminate.


Elektroshock & Cellophane at Club Saphir
Club Saphir offered free admission to any guests holding a Convergence laminate.


a.g.f Shopping Trip
An all ages shopping and "window-shopping" trip through Montréal.


"Cool-Down" Night
A casual cool-down night at the Mad Hatters pub.


Convergence Afterparty at Club Saphir
A farewell to Montréal and Convergence club night at Club Saphir.


Meet'n'Greet
Friday Night
Writer's Progamming
Workshops
Saturday Night
Day Tours
Sunday Night