Misc
Accomodations
The best choice in Ybor is the Hampton
Inn. There is also a smaller Hilton property in Ybor and a number of local
hotels on the Ybor trolley line within 10 minutes by public transit. We’ll
work with one of them to get a good rate (ie. As close to $100 a night as
we can wrangle) and a place with some hang-out space and a pool.
Ticket
Prices
Cheap. We see absolutely no reason C* tickets need to cost anywhere near $75
a head. We’d like to see them well under $50. Hell, if we can get them
down to $25 or $30 a shot that’d be great. We also fully intend to make
our Convergence a ‘buy as you go’. You will need a laminate for
the main event, but the other events (the Meet and Greet, the Pub) will either
be free or a separate charge. No more paying for shit you don’t care
about.
Venue
There's no shortage of Convergence-sized venues in and around Ybor City. Our
first choice would the Centro Asturiano shown to the right.
FAQ
Q: Summer? In Florida? Are you insane?
A: Hey, we live here. Besides, y'all are gonna bitch about the heat no matter
when we propose. Might as well have a reason for all the bitching. We are
not completely averse to looking again at the dates, but we do not want to
conflict with Whitby, Treffen, or our already world famous Mordvergence ™
event.
Q: Your web
page sucks.
A: That’s a statement, not a question. Anyway, we’re drunks, not
web designers.
Q: What about
vendors, fashion shows, other events?
A: The committee anticipates facilitating the events usually associated with
Convergence. However, at this time, we don't have concrete information to
provide.
On May 2, 1886 a Centro Asturiano de la Habana was formed to provide medical assistance for the its members, primarily Spanish immigrants from Cuba. Tampa has a number of such social/welfare clubs from the turn of the century.