We’re a bit smitten with The Loneliest Monk. They make us giddy live. Our earlier post on them described Michelle Morales’ sexy cello appeal. Masked drummer Miles Benjamin comes across as a combination of a dapper jewel thief and …
Archive for the ‘Outings’ Category
A Variety of Vaudeville, Sideshow & Klezmer Acts to Play the Midwest This Week
Jun
21
Though Steampunk Music has yet to be defined (and thank the heavens for that!) There is definitely a style and aesthetic that draws the general steampunk to any variety of events. Circus sideshows, vaudeville acts, burlesque and magicians are all …
Autre Monde Brings Fresh Fare to Chicago
Jun
18
Almost a year ago now we heard rumor of an alternative world/steampunk styled restaurant and bar that was to open in Berwyn and go by the name Autre Monde. Of course this was exciting news to those of us in …
This Week in Steampunk, April 4
Apr
06
A weekly look into what has happened, and will be happening in all that is Steampunk.
Threadless has now this lovely shirt available in their shop in both gentlemen and ladies sizes. For a mere $20 bucks it too can …
“Sucker Punch”: More Than Just Bullets and Genre Bending
Mar
28
So it was that yesterday, (Sunday if you happen to be reading this on say, not a Monday), myself, the charming KL Kenzie, the good Rev. Cpt. Sam Flint and the lovely Lady Lisa all went to view what we …
The Circus as a Steampunk Trope
Feb
14
Regardless of what anyone says, I stand by the notion that steampunk is an impossible idea to ultimately define (at least as I write this it still seems to be). That does not, however, mean it is impossible to …
Galena, IL: Hidden Steampunk Gem of the Midwest
Jan
10
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 …
Steampunk Christmas Party a Clockwork Dream
Dec
31
With a mechanical arm, typewriter key beard, and fanciful monocle on a real wooden hat, Steampunk Santa greeted guests and provided cheer to hundreds at the year’s end Clockwork Christmas! Fancy dressed patrons, steampunk angels, and fortune tellers from miles …
A Very Clockwork Christmas
Dec
15
We know, it’s been awhile, but we are OFFICIALLY back to Exit with another rendition of our original, popular and all together maddening CLOCKWORK VAUDEVILLE!
This month we feature the “Clockwork Christmas” which has been graciously booked by our …
Music from The Gaslight Sessions – Join us Dec 7!
Dec
06
So two weeks ago Steampunk Chicago, with the gracious support of Sepiachord.com started our steampunk-vaudeville oriented DJ night “The Gaslight Sessions” at Chicago’s wonderful bar, The Charleston. Myself, The Lord Baron, and the good Mr. M of the White …
