Editing CONvergence (section)

==Attractions==
The convention is known for several attractions, which are available to members throughout the event.

=== Art and merchandise ===
[[File:Daren Dochterman draws the USS Enterprise.jpg|thumb|right|Daren Dochterman drawing ''Enterprise'']]
* The Convergence art show offers items created by artists around the country. Some are available for a live auction or silent auction.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.convergence-con.org/at-the-con/things-to-do/art-show/|title=Art Show {{!}} CONvergence Convention|work=CONvergence Convention|access-date=2018-07-17|language=en-US}}</ref> 
* The artists alley provides space for artists to offer commissioned art.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.convergence-con.org/at-the-con/things-to-do/artists-alley/|title=Artists Alley {{!}} CONvergence Convention|work=CONvergence Convention|access-date=2018-07-17|language=en-US}}</ref> 
* The dealers room features a larger number of vendors selling crafts, apparel, or collectibles.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.convergence-con.org/at-the-con/things-to-do/dealers-room/|title=Dealers Room {{!}} CONvergence Convention|work=CONvergence Convention|access-date=2018-07-17|language=en-US}}</ref>
* The charity auction funds community activities provided by the [[Geek Partnership Society]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.convergence-con.org/at-the-con/things-to-do/gps-charity-auction/|title=GPS Charity Auction {{!}} CONvergence Convention|work=CONvergence Convention|access-date=2018-07-17|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Official CONvergence merchandise is available with branded goods and commemorative event apparel.

=== Social attractions ===
[[File:Swamp Thing and Len Wein.jpg|right|thumb|The late Bob "Roadkill" Aiken dressed as Swamp Thing, with creator [[Len Wein]], at Convergence 2005]]
* The convention is known for its themed room parties<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.convergence-con.org/at-the-con/events/parties/ |title=Room Parties at Convergence |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091124231245/http://www.convergence-con.org/attractions/parties/parties.php |archivedate=2009-11-24 }}</ref> hosted by community and fan groups. Each party room is unique from one another,<ref>{{cite web | url = http://arcanacon.com/convergence/Convergence_Panoramic_Photos.htm | title =Panoramic Photos of Garden Court and Room Parties at Convergence}}</ref> each with varied themes. The walls of the convention are usually plastered with [[advertisements]] for different parties.
* Space lounge presents a futuristic space-themed entertainment venue with music, entertainment, and sensory refreshments.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.convergence-con.org/at-the-con/things-to-do/connies-space-lounge/|title=Space Lounge {{!}} CONvergence Convention|work=CONvergence Convention|access-date=2018-07-11|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Several spaces for [[game|gaming]] are available at Convergence, with options for [[board game]]s, [[card game]]s, and [[role-playing game|roleplaying games]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.convergence-con.org/at-the-con/things-to-do/gaming/|title=Gaming {{!}} CONvergence Convention|work=CONvergence Convention|access-date=2018-07-17|language=en-US}}</ref> The gaming area offers [[LAN]]-based gaming, [[miniatures wargames|tabletop gaming]], and ''[[Artemis: Spaceship Bridge Simulator]]'', among other things.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.convergence-con.org/at-the-con/things-to-do/gaming/ |title=Gaming}}</ref>
* The Convergence teen room is available for members between 13 and 20 years old.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.convergence-con.org/at-the-con/things-to-do/teen-room/|title=Teen Room {{!}} CONvergence Convention|work=CONvergence Convention|access-date=2018-07-17|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Programming areas ===

* Harmonic Convergence features live music, spoken word, burlesque, and comedy.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.convergence-con.org/at-the-con/things-to-do/harmonic-convergence/|title=Harmonic CONvergence {{!}} CONvergence Convention|work=CONvergence Convention|access-date=2018-07-11|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Cinema Rex is a couch- and sofa-filled movie room. Running popular movies, short films, and film festivals, Cinema Rex provides drinks, popcorn, candy, and other refreshments.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.convergence-con.org/at-the-con/things-to-do/cinema-rex/|title=Cinema Rex {{!}} CONvergence Convention|work=CONvergence Convention|access-date=2018-07-11|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Theater Nippon presents a series of classic and modern [[anime]] with free drinks and candy.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.convergence-con.org/at-the-con/things-to-do/theater-nippon/|title=Theater Nippon {{!}} CONvergence Convention|work=CONvergence Convention|access-date=2018-07-11|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Hospitality ===
Members of Convergence have access to a con suite, with complimentary rice and soups throughout most of the day, and around-the-clock access to candies, veggies, fruits, and chips.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.convergence-con.org/at-the-con/services/consuite/ |title=Consuite}}</ref>