CONvergence

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The official tumblr of CONvergence, a science fiction and fantasy convention in MN. CONvergence is a 4-day event with thousands of attendees, and the premier event of our kind in the upper mid-west. www.CONvergence-con.org

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CVG-TV CONvergence Television

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CONvergence Guest of Honor NUR-D on CON-Link

📢 Coming to CONvergence 2026: The Geek In The Machine… Arif S. Kinchen!

An acclaimed actor, musician, voice actor, and charity streamer on Twitch, Arif voices Jazz in Transformers: Robots in Disguise, multiple characters in The Mandalorian and Grogu, The Mandalorian, Star vs. the Forces of Evil, and The Concrete Foreman in Pixar’s Elemental. Notable AAA games include Pierce Washington in the Saints Row franchise, multiple roles including Finn (FN-2187) in Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, as well as Deathloop and Starfield.

Read more about Arif S. Kinchen 👉 https://cvgcon.org/arif-s-kinchen

🎉 Register for CONvergence before prices increase on June 15 👉 https://cvgcon.org/register

#CVG2026 #Arif S. Kinchen #Transformers #Star Wars #The Mandalorian #CONvergence Con

📢 Coming to CONvergence 2026: The Geek In The Machine… Christine D. Galey!

An accomplished actress and puppeteer known for her work in the Star Wars universe, Christine's most notable and fan-favorite role came in The Book of Boba Fett (Season 1, Episode 6), where she made history as the first female puppeteer to portray the beloved droid R2-D2. Christine also portrayed Off-World Jawas in the same series, showcasing her versatility in both character performance and creature work.

Read more about Christine D. Galey 👉 https://cvgcon.org/christine-d-galey

🎉 Register for CONvergence before prices increase on June 15 👉 https://cvgcon.org/register

#CVG2026 #Christine D. Galey #R2-D2 #The Book of Boba Fett #Star Wars #CONvergence Con

📢 Coming to CONvergence 2026: The Geek In The Machine… J.R. Dawson!

She's a Queer speculative fiction author who the Washington Post called “both sharp and wistful, reminiscent of V.E. Schwab at her best.” Dawson's novel, The First Bright Thing, follows a time-traveling circus of magical misfits. Her newest book, The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World, is a sapphic Orpheus retelling that has been named a JLG Gold Standard and won the 2026 Society of Midland Authors award for Adult Fiction.

Read more about J.R. Dawson 👉 https://cvgcon.org/j-r-dawson

🎉 Register for CONvergence before prices increase on June 15 👉 https://cvgcon.org/register

#CVG2026 #J.R. Dawson #Queer author #Sapphic #CONvergence Con

📢 Coming to CONvergence 2026: The Geek In The Machine… Nur-D!

One of the fastest rising stars in Minnesota’s hip-hop music scene, Nur-D was designated Best New MN Artist in 2019 (Citypages), headlined The 2020 “Best New Bands” show at First Avenue, honoree for the 2021 National Philanthropy Day (University of Minnesota), awarded 2021 Best Live Concert (Citypages), voted the 2022 Best Musician/Local Artist (Twin Cities Collective), Nur-D brings an explosion of energy every time he hits the stage!

Read more about Nur-D 👉 https://cvgcon.org/nur-d

🎉 Register for CONvergence before prices increase on June 15 👉 https://cvgcon.org/register

#CVG2026 #NUR-D #Minneapolis #Hip-hop #CONvergence con

📢 Coming to CONvergence 2026: The Geek In The Machine… John Kovalic!

Award-winning cartoonist, game designer and writer, his work has appeared everywhere from the New York Times to Rolling Stone and Dragon magazine. John is best known for his Dork Tower comic book, comic strip, and webcomic, and other humorous work set in and about the fantasy role-playing game genre, such as The Unspeakable Oaf. His world of geeky goodies also includes Apples to Apples and the hit card game Munchkin.

Read more about John Kovalic 👉 https://cvgcon.org/john-kovalic

🎉 Register for CONvergence before prices increase on June 15 👉 https://cvgcon.org/register

#CVG2026 #John Kovalic #Munchkin #Dork Tower #CONvergence Con

CVG-TV CONvergence Television

New on CVG-TV:

CONvergence Guest of Honor John Kovalic on CON-Link

CONVergence Guest of Honor visited the CON-Link set (remotely) to chat with Gregory Parks about his body of work, his new projects, and what he REALLY thinks about CONVergence.

CVG-TV CONvergence Television

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Welcome to CONvergence 2026

Hey everybody! CONvergence is imminent and so is a fresh batch of CON-Link programs for the 2026 season. Keep watching for Guest of Honor interviews, CONvergence department chats, and special video segments! Also you if you are interested in going behind the scenes to help CVG-TV support CONvergence, drop us a line!

Did you know there is still time to volunteer to be on panels at CONvergence 2026: The Geek in the Machine?

It's true!

Head directly to http://panels.convergence-con.org to see the current, updated list of panels. (Note: the url will redirect. It's normal.) Anyone who has already signed up should check again! There is new stuff!

CONvergence's Programming department would particularly like to get these panels on the schedule, but they don't currently have enough panelists: https://tinyurl.com/CVG2026PanelList

#CVG2026 #CONvergence 2026 #CONvergence convention #CONvergence Con #CONvergence

CVG-TV CONvergence Television

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Bad September @ Harmonic CONvergence 2025

A steampunk rock band using their original music to weave tales of love, loss, and technology since 2009. Participants: John Heimbuch, Charles Borchert, Michael Borchert, Elizabeth Borchert, Keith Prusak, Rob Prusak

CVG-TV CONvergence Television

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Birds of a Feather @ Harmonic CONvergence 2025

Celtic and North American folk music and traditional tunes performed by a two-piece family band. Participants: Ren Riga, Alex Riga

CVG-TV CONvergence Television

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Brimstone Rhine @ Harmonic CONvergence 2025

A selection of SFF music from the filk musical BALLADS FROM A DISTANT STAR and other music by C.S.E. Cooney's musician alter ego, Brimstone Rhine Participants: C.S.E. Cooney

CVG-TV CONvergence Television

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Countersong @ Harmonic CONvergence 2025

Original songs and stories from D&D-style bards. Come see them and sing along! Participants: Meredith McLinn, Ben Flood, Ben White, Laura Arvidson

CVG-TV CONvergence Television

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Dr. Mary Crowell @ Harmonic CONvergence 2025

Geeky jazz piano and songwriter with music on gaming and mythology. Be regaled with songs of radium girls, devils, and dice. Participants: Mary Crowell

CVG-TV CONvergence Television

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Elisabeth Zarnoti @ Harmonic CONvergence 2025

Pop acoustic and musical theater covers. Hear your favorite throwback songs from the 2000s. Participants: Elisabeth Zarnoti

CVG-TV CONvergence Television

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Dissociate @ Harmoinc CONvergence 2025

Noisy science fiction electronic instrumental music that is spontaneity personified with crunchy beats, soaring synths, and otherworldly noise. Participants: Dissociate

CVG-TV CONvergence Television

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The Devil and Lady Midnight @ Harmonic CONvergence 2025

: Selected Readings and Music A selection of songs and stories from the original SFF musical podcast by authors and musicians C.S.E. Cooney, Tina Connolly, and filk-maven Dr. Mary Crowell. Participants: Tina Connolly, C.S.E. Cooney, Carlos Hernandez, Kyle B Dekker, Jeremy Cooney, Mary Crowell

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