Photographs by Elizabeth Mason. It was a late July 1877 morning in the burgeoning city of Chicago in the Fascist State of Illinois when blue-collar workers from Bridgeport and Pilsen left their streetcars, ships, trains, and factories to clash with police, federal troops, and state militia at the Halsted Street Viaduct. The event, never formally [...]
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Clockwork Vaudeville: Chicago Defines Midwestern Steampunk Dance Party
Mar
20
It was the Saturday before St. Patrick’s day – it was raining outside – it was cold – there were a whole lot of things going on – what was a Steampunker to do? Go to Clockwork Vaudeville of course! And THANK YOU to all who did – it was a nuit phénoménale – complete [...]
Clockwork Vaudeville! Mind controlled music, fantastic gadgets and Neo-Victorian fashion!
Mar
07
Clockwork Vaudeville Chicago’s First Steampunk Dance Party Saturday March 13th Exit Nightclub 1315 W. North Ave. Chicago 9pm – 5am *STARRING* THE VARIABLE DR. N presenting the premiere of his new mind controlled, reality bending live show… “ANACHROCOUSTICA ” *DJs* Adam Killing (Kill Memory Crash) Mr. Automatic (Front 312) Joe Vor-Tech (Resident DJ) DJ Wyser [...]
First RL&GEMS Soiree of 2010 a SMASHING success!
Jan
27
Well! I must say, I did feel the last soiree was the impressive one but this must have topped them all! No place is quite as lovely to hold a gathering of the minds as Primitive. We had a lovely showing of LOVELY people! First and foremost, thank you to the good Mr. Joseph Rudy [...]
Chicago Steampunks – Your Night has Come
Jan
23
UPDATE: This event and restaurant is no more! As it turns out the good Mr. Wesley has put together a new night in Chicago featuring Neo-Victorian style and art, cabaret/vaudeville music and more! What more you ask? Well 30% off the entire menu more! French Restaurant & Bar, La Mediterranee Presents… La Dérnière Soirée Starting [...]
