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Steampunk Events
There are a number of types of events of interest to Steampunk folks, ranging from author signings and appearances to conventions to maker faires. I’ll try to keep these up to date, but feel free to let me know what I’ve missed so I can add it.
New steampunk event coming to Fitchburg, MA in Sept 2011. They have already booked Abney Park.
I am a H G Wells kind of guy and just heard of Steam Punk.
I am 65 yrs old but was certainly was born about 50 yrs too late!!
PS Steam engines make me craxy!!
Here’s a couple of Missouri events in June & July you may or may not want to post:
The Steampunk Festival 2011 – Airship Pirates at Boster Castle – June 10
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=188254754528960
The Kansas City Steampunk Circus Social – July 16
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=215232145173486
Hi there,
I don’t know if i can post this here…..
I would like to present you a website of a Japanese artist called Michihiro Matsuoka.
He will exhibit in our gallery in Hasselt, Belgium from october 14 until november 27.
Artist: http://www.michihiromatsuoka.eu
Gallery: http://www.artishox.com
Thank you and have a nice day.
Ben.
For anyone visiting Las Vegas next weekend:
On Sunday, June 26th from 9:00pm on, Le Salon Du Coeur Libre is hosting a Steampunk Soiree at the beautifully ornate Artisan Hotel, 1501 W. Sahara. All are welcome to attend. There is no cover charge, but it is 21+ with ID.
It would be lovely to see you there!
Greetings!
Just wanted to let you all know that SheVaCon 20′s theme for 2012 is ‘Victorian Fantasy’ and we’d love to invite more Steampunk costumers to join us! It’s held in Roanoke, Virginia. Feel free to visit the website for more info.
http://www.shevacon.org
Thanks!
Jenn
“Greetings and Salutations from Buckingham Palace…
Her Royal Highness, Queen Victoria, would like to invite all subjects of the Realm
(Past, Present and Future) to a public Symposium of the latest Steam Inventions and Contraptions by some of the Finest Minds around the World. Food, Magic, Merriment, Musicians and The Queen’s Masquerade Ball promise Fun for All. The Gala Festivities with be held on the HMS Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA on January 13-16, 2012. Be sure to get your tickets soon and plan on starting the New Year right!”
We need your help! We are publishing a book of steampunk themed knitting patterns featuring virtually all etsy yarn dyers! Please take a look and help support an indie craft project!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2082319929/needles-and-artifice-a-victorian-knitting-primer
Hi all,
I’m writing from the BFI Southbank in London. In August 2011 we will be screening the Russian steam punk film Kin-Dza-Dza. Reminiscent of Terry Gilliam and Douglas Adams, this piece of soviet sci-fi deserves to be a cult classic, so for those of you in London come along and have a look!
http://bit.ly/nSFujD
Thanks,
Mark
This upcoming october steamcon is going to be in Bremerton, WA! If you want to come, the theme for steamcon III will be 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea!
Opening Oct. 14, 2011 at the Muzeo in Anaheim, CA, Steampunk: History Beyond Imagination will explore the origins, personalities, and lasting effects of an imaginative aesthetic born in “The Age of Steam”, through a collection of artifacts, replicas and informational displays.
After its full run in Anaheim, Steampunk: History Beyond Imagination will likely travel to other locations in the United States.
Some of the galleries will not only enlighten visitors on the connections between science and imagination through artifacts, but will also allow visitors to explore questions about history in creative interactive exhibits.
Some of our Artifacts include:
*Full scale replica of The Time Machine (created by Rob Niosi) from the 1960 George Pal movie, The Time Machine.
*Replica of The Nautilus from 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.
*Original movie props and concept art.
*Vintage books, comics and fashion
*Video displays featuring interviews with prominent Steampunk scholars, authors, artists, and scientists!
*Steampunk-themed art, sculpture, jewelry, fashion, photography and inventions!
Aeronaut Productions (a small team of artists, designers, and educators) have been given the unique task of beating the odds, and attempting to bring this exhibit to life in a relatively short period of time! Please join us in this endeavor to bring something extraordinary to life!
We are raising money to help us with the following:
*Build displays and artifact cases.
*Complete artifact replicas for display.
*Transport our “crown jewel” – a period-authentic replica of The Time Machine to the Muzeo.
*Print graphics and legends for exhibit.
If you would like to participate as a sponsor, please visit:
Steampunk: History Beyond Imagination Kickstarter Campaign
To be an Artifact contributor (including art, jewelry and fashion) contact us at: Exhibit Information
If you would like to learn more about Steampunk: History Beyond Imagination , please visit our exhibit overview.
Don’t forget to keep up with our Behind-the-Scenes progress on our blog:
http://aeronautproductions.wordpress.com/
Visit the Muzeo
Visit Aeronaut Productions
Indianapolis’ Second Annual Goth Prom: A Time Traveler’s Ball 10/19/2011
October 19, 2011
7 pm
Talbott Street
2145 N. Talbott Street
Indianapolis, Indiana
MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Join the magic, mystery, and musings of Indianapolis’ Second Annual Goth Prom. This year’s theme is a Time Traveler’s ball. Headlining performer is “Voltaire’s BLACK UNICORN CABARET: A Villainous Vaudeville of Bawdy Burlesque, Music, Mischief and Mayhem- With Voltaire, This Way to the Egress, The Hellblinki Sextet and girls! girls! girls! Three of the finest Dark Cabaret bands are joined by local burlesque performers for a night not to be missed nor forgotten!”
Inspired by the genre of steam punk, and the writings of Jules Verne; time travelers from all over the world and from various time lines have set their dials to 10/19/2011. Appearing live at Talbott Street Nightclub. Tickets are on sale at http://www.groovetickets.com or available for day of show purchase.
Voltaire. As a musician, he is a songwriter whose music can best be described as a collection of murder ballads, tongue-in-cheek exercises in the macabre, with just enough bawdy songs about Star Trek and Star Wars to keep a convention audience rolling in the aisles. Many know him for his songs “Brains!” and “Land of the Dead” from the Cartoon Network show “The Grim Adventures of Billy And Mandy”. He has also created animated stop-motion commercials for Budweiser, Ikea, RC cola, Parker Brothers, Kellogg’s Arm and Hammer, Marvel, MTV, and many others.
Voltaire’s live shows, whether solo or with his skeletal orchestra, are full of stories and games. Many describe his shows as sitting around a fire while an old friend regales you with tales, presuming that old friend drinks a liter of rum a night, dates zombie prostitutes and wrestles Krakens. Voltaire has been recording and touring for over 15 years. He’s released 8 full length CDs, most of them through Projekt Records.
His new CD features appearances by Bauhaus’ David J., Dresden Doll’s Brian Viglione, and Melora Creager of Rasputina.
Day late and all that. The NJ Shakespeare Theatre’s production of “”Timon of Athens” was a steam punk phenomenon! Fab costumes, incredible staging! What might have been a boring, preachy Shakespeare through-away, was a fascinating, concise indightment of the human condition.
Always get that name backwards. “Shaespeare Theatre of NJ”.
ABNEY PARK from Seattle, America
with special guests Ghostfire performing at The Ironworks, Church Street, Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2SP in the UK on Saturday 12th November 2011.
Ticket price – £12.00 ADV. £16.00 On The Door.
Limited tickets available online at http://www.livesoundpromotion.com
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Live Sound Promotion will be hosting a steampunk festival on the weekend of 24th/25th August 2012 at ‘The Workhouse’, Llanfyllin Mid Wales SY22 5LD.
ABNEY PARK
from Seattle, America will be headlining on the Saturday 25th August.
BB BLACKDOG will be staging a 3 hour show on the Friday night.
Their amazing show will involve Dancing Girls (Can Can/Burlesque/Belly) and much more.
Ghostfire, Bitter Ruin,The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing, Rogora Khart, Birthrite, Ellethia will be performing during Saturday. More bands to be confirmed soon.
Bands and performers from around the world will take part over this incredible weekend.
Tickets will go on sale early next year online at http://www.livesoundpromotion.com. Very limited number available.
Camping will be available.
Any bands, artists etc wanting to be part of this amazing event please email us:
livesoundcontact@aol.co.uk
I wanted to let people know about Octopodicon 2012. To be held in Oklahoma City, October 5-7, 2012. http://www.octopodicon.org. There will be many guests, but we can only announce the ones for which we already have contracts in hand. Professor Elemental, of England, MC Peter Pixie. Art show, Merchantile, Steampunk Ball, Music, performances, panels, demonstrations, make and take workshops, etc. You can also find Octopodicon on Facebook.
The National Watch and Clock Museum presents:
Steampunk Horologia Festival
September 16 & 17, 2011
Columbia, PA
http://imgur.com/Wjgqe
We’re having so much fun with SteamPunk designs that we’re inviting all of our creative SteamPunk Friends to our Holiday Event December 10, 2011 out here on the Arizona ‘frontier’in Yarnell, AZ. Please e-mail us for more info TheDesigner@BWearLeather.com.
Hello our event details are the following:
Victoria Steam Exposition II
September 24th & 25th 2011
@Craigdarroch Castle in beautiful Victoria, BC Canada
Featuring an 1890 Castle, Jill Tracy, Thin Gypsy Thief, Phil & Kaja Foglio, and many other wonderful distractions in a breathtaking castle.
Event Details here:
http://www.victoriasteamexpo.com
Thank You!
Announcing a New Event in Morristown, NJ!
Attention Ladies and Gentlemen!
Are you a History fan? A Steampunk? A Science aficionado?
Announcing an event not to be missed by any respectable adventurer,
anarchronologist, or temporal voyager.
Experience a weekend of alternative history at Historic Speedwell in Morristown, NJ. Learn the basics of the Steampunk genre and take an inventor’s look at the historic Vail House.
Want to learn how to make a steampunk costume? Learn how to sew during our workshop
tutorial! Get hands-on with our steam engine and telegraph workshops, and visit our
Steampunk and artisan vendors, selling their wares from bygone days. Enjoy lectures,
workshops, blacksmithing demonstrations, tours, music, and much more!
Speedwell encourages all Steampunks and Temporal Voyagers to come
in costume for our family-friendly alternative history immersion event!
Admission: $6-Adults, $5-Seniors (65+), $4-Children (4-16)
Please contact 973-285-6550 or info@speedwell.org for more information.
hello all! I am hoping to inform about the 1st annual steampunk horologia festival! A 2 day event to be held at the national watch & clock museum in lancaster, pa on sept 16th & 17th. There will be many fun things to do including a ball, tours and yours truely presenting my 2011 collection in the fashion show! Here is a link for the event hope to see you all there!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=165257383492717
Hi my name is lewis key,i was hoping to know more about steampunk, I am currently trying to make some steampunk pieces such as tesla coils,goggles,and gadgets, I have all the tools to make them,just not the gears. i have been spreading the word about steampunk and have currently half of my friends interested i am extremely excited and hope to go to a event if not all. thank you.
Would like to pass the word that Steampunk will be part of “Dr. Curall’s Original & Bona Fide Medicine Show and Old West Extravaganza” Nov. 11-13, 2011 in Yuma, Az. We’re looking for vendors, performers and enthusiasts. Applications available online- http://www.drcurall.com. Tickets for patrons are $10.00 at the gate.
“If you can’t handle the heat, get out of the boiler room.”
Sunday 13th October, Birmingham, West Midlands, England – the Steampunk November Nocturne!
Featuring Ghostfire, with BB Black dog, Birthrite and Broadarrow Jack
Also attended by a variety of steampunk traders
4 bands – only £5
Full event details here: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107760495997120
Tickets available NOW from the Roadhouse wesbsite http://www.theroadhouserocks.com
This is steampunk’s first major venture into England’s second city – let’s make it a sell out and encourage more of the same!
Actually the above should have read, 13th November; I got all excited!
The Apparition Abolishers, a steampunkl costuming group from Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking to fund a traveling expositon/burlesque show at Geek Media Expo in Nashville. Details at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/abolishers/apparition-abolishers-steampunk-exposition-and-bur
Michihiro Matsuoka’s exhibition opening today.
http://www.artishox.com/Flyer.MM.jpg
Have a steampunked weekend!
Best, Ben | ARTISHOX |
Hello,
I would like to post for an event happening in Wichita, KS; CityArts is hosting the “Steampunk: Beyond the Goggles” exhibit in an effort to showcase the objects of Steampunk. The exhibit will run from November 3rd – 19th. On November 5th from 5-7pm, we will be holding a reception in the Main Gallery.
For more information, contact Marilee Mitchell at CityArts, 334 N. Mead, Wichita, KS 67202 or mamitchell@wichita.gov
ANNOUNCEMENT…. Steampunk exhibition at the MUZEO 241 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, Ca 92805. For more info http://www.muzeo.org
Dear Steampunks,
I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Steampunk Convention for April 27-29 2012. The Steampunk Empire Symposium is the first annual convention hosted by the steampunk social networking site “Steampunk Empire.” This weekend long event will feature nationally known steampunk bands such as This Way to the Egress and Frenchy & the Punk, best selling author Leanna Renee Hieber, guest artist Myke Amend and the Imperial Games! The games are a chance for regionally affiliated steampunk groups to compete agains each other in competitions such as best mustache, airship navigation, best dressed, and nerf gun duels.
For more information check out https://www.steampunkempire.org and
https://www.pandorapromotions.com
“Dark Carnivale: A MidWinter Masque” brings a steampunk aesthetic to The Uptown nightclub on 1928 Telegraph, in Oakland, CA 94612, on Thursday night December 1st, 2001. This costume ball features a dark fashion show by Tombo Studio and performances by “gothic tribal folk metal” band Pandemonaeon and the avant-garde band Vernian Process. Doors open at 9pm, cover is $15. Advance tickets are available at http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3996715
Tombo Studio produces exotic fashion “for a new belle époque,” which will be showcased on stage & at several similarly themed vendor booths at the venue. Also features a bellydance performance by Anaar.
Pandemonaeon’s sound has been described as “dark tribal fusion with powerful vocals and metal accents” and “music for bellydancers in combat boots.”
The avant-garde music of the San Francisco-based progenitor of the steampunk music scene, Vernian Process, ranges from progressive rock to trip-hop, neoclassical to ragtime, and tribal to new wave. Local cellist Unwoman will be joining them for their set.
Oakland’s Uptown nightclub, which is located just a few blocks from the 19th St. BART station, was voted “Best Nightclub 2011” by the East Bay Express.
come one come all to an epic rooftop fashion show in times square! Tuesday Nov. 8th @ the skyroom nyc
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=284058524960057
How about a little steam – of the engine type and a little punk of any type.
I’d like to announce the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum in Boston, MA.
The Waterworks Museum is located on the site of the original Chestnut Hill Reservoir and pumping station. By the 1880’s, Boston’s water system couldn’t keep up with the rapid growth of the city and its water needs. Chestnut Hill was identified as the location for a new reservoir and main pumping station. The original station was built in 1887, but by the 1890’s, it was clear that demand had quickly outstripped the ability to transport sufficient water. The need for more water resulted in the installation of increasingly powerful (and enormous!) pumping engines, which operated every day until the 1970’s, when the site was taken offline, and Boston’s water supply shifted to the Quabbin Reservoir. The Chestnut Hill Reservoir, however, is still used as a back-up source of water in case of emergencies.
So why visit us?
We tell some important regional stories about clean water, health, people, brilliant engineers, and magnificent architecture. Our stories tell how Boston grew to be the city it is today.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Robert Drake
Academy Theatre
Tel: 404-474-8332
Email: academytheatre30002@yahoo.com
STEAMFest returns to the Academy Theatre!
Avondale Estates, Ga. –STEAMFest, Atlanta’s own theatrical-based, steampunk, alternate history and sci-fi convention returns to the Academy Theatre! STEAMFest is the only convention of its type where the focus is on theatre. Each STEAMFest culminates in the production of a new, steampunk inspired play.
This year will feature an extended dealer’s room, panel discussions, a costumes contest, musical performances and the world premiere of The Adventure of Capercaillie Bridge by Megan Mercer-Borne.
Also featured will be staged reading of other works, musical performances, panels discussions, a makers panel, vendor tables, food trucks and dj’s spinning until the wee hours of the morning.
Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Props are welcome and weapons must be peace-bonded. The Courtyard Marriott in Decatur is offering rooms at a discount as well as shuttle service to and from the hotel during the weekend. The Courtyard Marriott can be reached at (404) 371-0204. Discount codes are STFSTFA for a Double bed and STFSTFB for a King size bed. Parking is limited and shuttle service is encouraged.
What: STEAMFest
Who: Academy Theatre
Where: The Academy Theatre 119 Center St. Avondale Estates 30002
When: April 14 & 15
Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/145160
For more information please call the Academy Theatre at
404-474-8332 or visit http://www.academytheatre.org.
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Not sure if you know about http://www.harpsfest.com – the First Surrey Steampunk Convivial?
All ages welcome! Feb 25th 2012
Where is the news for 2012 events?
I’m working on it. This year’s been off to a bumpy start, I’m afraid.
Salt Lake City, Utah July 27 and 28 @ the Red Lion Hotel.
Hope you will include the Steampunk World’s Fair May 18,19,20..
Look forward to seeing other events.. We just love it !
Lee
Here is one for your list this year:
For one glorious weekend, the temporal rifts tying San Jose, California to a World That Might Have Been and, indeed, to alternate worlds beyond, shall be opened for a grand meeting of minds and hearts. Join the adventure of Clockwork Alchemy at the San Jose DoubleTree Hotel during Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th-28th, 2012.
Need more info about James Faraday says:
March 6, 2012 at 4:03 am
Clockwork Alchemy at the San Jose DoubleTree Hotel during Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th-28th, 2012.
THANKS!!!
Victoria Mansion’s steampunk art installation “Victoria’s Wonderama” opens March 30, 2012 and runs through April 21, 2012. The exhibit is held inside Victoria Mansion at 109 Danforth Street, Portland, Maine and may be visited Wednesday through Saturday between 11am and 4pm.
Special events: On Friday, April 6, 2012 we will be offering a discounted rate of $5 between 5pm and 8pm to coincide with the First Friday Art Walk. Also, on April 7, 14, and 21 we will be offering free croquet games on the lawn (weather and lawn firmness permitting) and guests are encouraged to dress in their 19th century best.
For more information, please visit our website: http://victoriamansion.org/events_rentals/details.aspx?NewsID=7
There is an event that is not on your list. April 13, 2012 is the Gala for American Stage’s theater in the park. This year’s play is “Rocky Horror Show.” the production costuming and set will be Steampunk!!!!!
The Gala is themed (I plan to be Clocwork Orange) and is AS’s primary fund raiser. The show itself runs from then until May 8th…. Under the stars. This is the best time of year in St. Petersburg FL. Please post, if appropriate.
The Steampunk World’s Fair, the world’s largest and most eclectic Steampunk event, returns to Piscataway, New Jersey, in our two hotels, the Embassy Suites of Piscataway and The Radisson of Piscataway (overflow in The Hotel Bridgewater-Somerset).
The World’s Fair features more entertainment than any other Steampunk event, and is devoted to attempting to cram more mad fun into any square inch of time than has ever been attempted before! Particularly since time isn’t measured by inches.
Featuring performers and entertainers from all over the United States, as well as Japan, France, and England, the World’s Fair has such a ridiculously large performance list that we would be rather selfishly hogging space on this page were we to try to list even a few of them. You can see dozens and dozens and dozens of those shows, plus our Absinthe Tasting, our Midway Steampunk Circus, and more at ?<a href="http://steampunkworldsfair.com/?cat=32"www.SteampunkWorldsFair.com.
The Steampunk World’s Fair: A Really Vast, Yet Terribly Welcoming And Inviting Steampunk Event
Dunno if anyone interested in steampunk gets close to the monolithic cultural blackhole that is Mississippi; but, on April 27-28 every year is the Mississippi Valley Flywheel Festival. This is not ,per se, a “steam punk” event, but, there will be lots of steam engines, heat engines ( a totally unique and very steam punk sort of a device-google it!) and weird gimcrackery that should salve the soul of any steam punk device geek out there! You can look it up via the website for any information concerning the event and area accomodations. Come check it out next year.
Derbyshire Steampunk and Time Travellers Guild in association with Flying Tomato Promotions presents:
STEAMPUNK SUMMER SOLSTICE
Saturday 16th June, from noon til late
At the Rock Face, the Lime Kiln, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, UK
Websites: http://steampunksolstice.weebly.com/
http://www.facebook.com/events/348601271865205/
Open from Noon.
Market stalls selling all wares of Steampunkery – time to shop!
Book signings
Music from 2pm:
BBBlack Dog,Gladstone,Moth,Crimson Clocks,Whisky Bob Shaker,3 Second Fuse,Beeker,Harriet McDonnell,Mark Haworth plus more acoustic sets in the afternoon chill zone…
SHOWS AND PERFORMANCE:
Dance Display’s and Workshops through out the day.
http://www.demolitiatribal.com/
Grinder & Pyrotechnique displays
Cirque Show
Fun for all the family, including: Traditional pub games, Steam Engine and fun fair ride, Tea duelling and much, much more…
STEAM RAILWAY trips on Eccelsborne Railway
FOOD AND FINE DINING
Workshops for dancing, fire eating, juggling to name a few!
ONLINE TICKETS
http://www.wegottickets.com/sct/tgcN9Jhue4
Under 12′s are free if accompanied by adults.
Tickets are £5 in advance, includes programme. What a deal!
Stall Holders and Traders, follow application form on website
http://steampunksolstice.weebly.com/
LOCAL HOSTELRIES:
The Red Lion Hotel, Market Place, Wirksworth
B and B’s in the local area – 3
More hotels and B and B’s in Cromford, Bonsall, Matlock Bath
CAMPING
Campsite – Middleton Top Campsite – 1 mile up the road from Lime Kiln
Proceeds will go to local charities.
This week in Duluth, May 17, A Night of Steampunk at the historic Depot and train museum. Steam engines galore, fashion, exhibits and more.