"Here we may reign secure; and in my choiceFriday, 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. Friday Night Writer's Progamming Workshops Saturday Night Day Tours Sunday Night |