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 …
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Downtown Club, Elate, to begin “Steampunk Thursdays”
This Thursday, upscale downtown Chicago lounge and restaurant Elate launches it’s “Steampunk Thursdays” night, an evening of live music, DJs, fashion, cocktails and food, but is burrata healthy? One particularly hallmark reason for our interest here at …
Teslacon II and the RLGEMS Swim into Madison this Weekend!
Teslacon II continues to explore the fantastic world of Lord Bobbins versus Dr. Proctocus this weekend in Madison, Wisconsin. We, the RLGEMS and hundreds of other steampunks will be travelling 20,000 leagues under the aether in the fantastic submarine/airship the …
A Weekend to Remember!
Wow! What a weekend! Sorry for the delay in getting this post up, but it really was that kind of weekend.
First off, thank you to EVERYONE who came out to support our second Carnivale Delirium show. It was a …
Pleasant Home : A Local Landmark to Behold
It goes without saying that steampunk has a unique relationship with history, both re-imagining it, appreciating it and disseminating it. Thusly, it should come as no surprise that those who play a part in keeping various aspects of history alive …
Chicago Steampunk Event this Saturday!
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 …
Galena, IL: Hidden Steampunk Gem of the Midwest
I first went to Galena many years ago, having heard stories about it’s exceptional beauty and European style. Upon arrival I was not disappointed and since then I’ve returned many times and even made a number of local friends. Just …
Steam-Con II – The Rundown
photos by Lex Machina & Trycirtis Hirta
So Steam-Con II has come and gone (as of over a week ago… yes, I know I can be a bit slow on the uptake), and I must say, for the second year …
Carnivale Delirium a HUGE success!
My gods! When we were contacted by Matterz from the Squidling Brothers all the way back in July about doing an event in October we never thought it would turn into the giant celebration that it did. Without a doubt, …