My terribly clever wife Liz circumvented my impending mid-life crisis when she bought me a penny-farthing bike for my 40th birthday. She knew that it would be an affordable substitute for a Ferrari or Porsche. As the Chicago seasons …
Archive for the ‘Gear’ Category
How Highwind Steamworks Works
Apr
05
Go to Steampunk Chicago events or local cons and you will undoubtedly see the merchandise table of Jeff Platt and Dawn Przybylski, Highwind Steamworks. They craft jewelry, leatherwork, goggles and other steampunk gear. You can also visit their Etsy …
Not a Review of Hellblinki’s “These Bubbles Come from Ants”
Jan
23
In lieu of the review of Hellblinki’s “These Bubbles Come from Ants” that I was asked to write, it seemed worthwhile to discuss the bonds that exist within the steampunk community.
Back at June’s Polyphonic Panorama at Chicago’s Abbey Pub, …
Where Can I Find a Good Hat in Chicago?
Jan
16
“A topper is a topper and you can’t top that.” -Roger Miller, “The Hat”
It’s a shame to see so many Chicago heads emblazoned with the logo of a sports team. Baseball teams show regional boundaries. Football provides a unifying …
Chicago Steampunk Event this Saturday!
Jun
01
Come one, come all to Chicago, for this Saturday June 4, we have an extra-ordinary event! Presenting, the Polyphonic Panorama! A night filled with steampunk and vaudeville music, steampunk fashion, pirate humor, fantastic Steampunk art, jewelry and more!
The …
