Events

Travelin’ Fast an Light, but Still Goin’ to The Fair!

May 16, 2012

The Steampunk World’s Fair: The world’s largest, friendliest Steampunk Event! … the most festive Steampunk festival, the largest Steampunk convention or Steampunk weekend or, in general, the largest “Steampunk event” anywhere… that would be us! Thank you so much for coming by! Wait a minute… this abode of madpersons, this strange and unorthodox castle of capers and cracked cobbers… this is Steampunk’s largest gathering? Yes! We, the event run by the slightly mad, for the slightly mad, are proudly the largest Steampunk event anywhere, as well as one of the friendliest and the most inviting to all. Is that...

The Con Report: The Steampunk Empire Symposium

May 7, 2012

By Sarah Hans

The Con Report: The Steampunk Empire Symposium

The last few years have seen an explosion of new Steampunk conventions, especially in the American Midwest. They not only thrive but sell out their tickets each year, and the quality of the guests and events is second-to-none. New Steampunk conventions continue to spring up, too, and this year the new cog on the clock is the Steampunk Empire Symposium. The Symposium, held from April 27th-29th at the Atrium Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio, was the brainchild of Pandora Promotions, a group headed by the charismatic Aloysius Fox. Pandora Promotions set out to provide the those in the tri-state area...

Press Release: Steampunk Photo Odyssey and Fashion Show Fundraiser

April 3, 2012

By M Gabriel Colbaugh

Press Release: Steampunk Photo Odyssey and Fashion Show Fundraiser

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Henderson, NV – Retroscope Fashions and The Clark County Museum presents “Steampunk Photo Odyssey & Fashion Show”, taking place at The Clark County Museum on May 5, 2012 from 1-7pm. An opportunity to photograph vintage costumed models and classic vehicles staged on the museum grounds. Retroscope Fashions is proud to be this year’s sponsor for the second annual Photo Odyssey at the Clark County Museum. This event will include strolling Steampunk, Victorian and Old West styled models, plus set vignettes for all professional and aspiring photographers. The 30-acre museum grounds feature a ghost town, restored historic...

The Con Report: Millennicon

March 26, 2012

By Sarah Hans

Millennicon is a science fiction convention held in Cincinnati on the third weekend of every March. Though its attendance is generally only a few hundred people, Millennicon has managed to become one of my favorite conventions. Not only does it attract surprisingly big talent, but the friendliness of the attendees and affordability of the badge and accommodations make for a fun, inexpensive, stress-free weekend. The guest of honor at this year’s Millennicon was Tobias Buckell, a science fiction author who has been nominated for the Hugo, Nebula, Prometheus, and Campbell awards. Other novelists appeared for panels, autograph sessions, and...

Obtainium Works: A Grand Opening

March 18, 2012

By AJ Sikes

Mitchell Brand was on location at the Grand Opening of Obtainium Works this weekend. On his return from Vallejo, he stopped by my place and delivered the following report: The Grand Opening of Obtainium Works took place on March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day, in Vallejo, California. A more fitting date could hardly have been found, and it is hoped that the Neverwas Haul Traveling Academy finds as much success in their new home as Saint Patrick did in his travels across the Emerald Isle. Like that saint of old, the Neverwas Haul founders and crew had a difficult time...

Press Release: THE ATLANTA S.T.E.A.M.Fest RETURNS TO THE ACADEMY THEATRE! April 14-15, 2012

March 10, 2012

By Matthew Delman

The Academy Theatre, the Artifice Club and the City of Avondale Estates present the 4th annual Atlanta S.T.E.A.M.Fest April 14th & 15th! S.T.E.A.M.Fest, which stands for Steampunk Theater, Entertainment, Arts and Media Festival, is Atlanta’s only Steampunk arts festival! The weekend long program features live performances and musical acts from around the country, as well as artists, authors, illustrators, actors and films in the Steampunk genre. Each S.T.E.A.M.Fest culminates in the production of a new, steampunk inspired play. This year we will feature the world premiere of The Adventure of Capercaillie Bridge by Maegan Mercer-Bourne, which tells the tale of Mycroft Holmes and his...

Steampunk Provides Muse for Anonymity Ball

March 5, 2012

By M Gabriel Colbaugh

Steampunk Provides Muse for Anonymity Ball

Steampunk has been a growing influence in popular culture. One needs only to look at Fashion Week the past few years to see heavy Victorian influences seeping into major designers and their latest shows. While not completely mainstream yet, adding a touch of retro futurism has gone a long way for a lot of people who have introduced it into their normal activities. Case in point, the Slave of the Muse Promotions group. For those unfamiliar with your group, what is the Slave of the Muse? Aaron Ross: Slave of the Muse is a Las Vegas Based promotion and performance art troupe. Our...

Press Release: Florida Steampunk Exhibition East April 13-15

February 28, 2012

By Daylina Miller

ANNOUNCING FLORIDA’S FIRST STEAMPUNK CONVENTION The first of a three-part convention series is scheduled at Daytona Beach The Florida Steampunk Society will sponsor and host Florida’s first all-Steampunk convention April 13-15, 2012 in Daytona Beach. Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction based on a Victorian vision of a future run by steam power and clockwork, where fantastical machines inspired by the likes of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells are commonplace. The literature has inspired an entire subculture and fashion, as well as an emerging musical scene. Florida Steampunk Exhibition East will be a gathering of world-class and internationally-recognized...

Seems they just glued some gears on it…

February 14, 2012

By AJ Sikes

The New York Times Magazine today includes a review and discussion of a surprising and rather grimace-inducing notion: A Charles Dickens theme park, quite aptly named “Dickens World.” Some might feel inclined to say “quite originally named.” I know I do. The article’s author, Sam Anderson, is as sincere and devout a Dickensian reader as we might hope for when asking “Is it worth it?” Who better to advise us other than one who publicly claims: “I am — like probably millions of readers spread over many different eras — actively in love with Charles Dickens, or at least...

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair Nov. 25 – Dec. 18

December 13, 2011

By Kate West

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair Nov. 25 – Dec. 18

If you are a die-hard Steampunk enthusiast, love ye olde England and happen to be in San Francisco for the holidays, you are in for a treat as the perfect fair comes into town once again. Just for you. Established in the 1970s, The Great Dickens Christmas Fair runs four weekends in November/December at the Cow Palace Exhibition Halls. Details at http://www.dickensfair.com or http://www.katewestreviews.com. Imagine an elaborate holiday extravaganza, Victorian style, just like you dreamed Fezziwig’s Dance Hall from A Christmas Carol would look. You might even learn some of those fancy steps here. Just keep in mind there...

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