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Incorporating a futuristic Victorian perspective on fashion, culture and technology, Steampunk as a genre originated in the 1980s. Inspired and influenced by 19th Century science fiction, Steampunk is set in a world where steam power is paramount.
The exhibition will display costumes, objects, artwork and memorabilia loaned by local Steampunk enthusiasts. These will sit alongside Bradford Museums & Galleries permanent collections of late19th and early 20th century steam powered technology.
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February
03
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TempleCon is very firmly rooted as a retro-futurism convention, and that means that each year we go our of our way to focus on one particular sub-genre of that theme.
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February
04
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And what things of wonderment are being planned! Most specifically we're proud to host our first international musical act and one that we're sure many of you are familiar with: Voltaire! Yes, the cabaret dandy from NYC is winging his way to our shores to follow up his highly successful romp last year and will be weaving his magic on the PB stage.
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February
07
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Join the Revolving Museum for an enriching night of steampunk partying in celebration of Charles Dickens' 200th birthday!
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February
10
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Join our time-traveling revelers for a grand evening of Neo-Victorian fun at Madison Children's Museum.
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February
15
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To celebrate the launch of FRANK READE, authors Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett are throwing parties.
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February
22
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To celebrate the launch of FRANK READE, authors Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett are throwing parties.
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AnachroCon - Georgia, United States
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February
24
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AnachroCon is a celebration of history both real and imagined. It is a place where those who have a love for yesterday’s future mix and mingle with those who chronicle the past and present.
AnachroCon is a home for Steampunks, Neo-Victorians, Retro-Futurists, Historical Re-enactors, Time Travelers, and general students of history, as well as those wishing to explore these areas.
We are dedicated to the principle of providing a safe social environment for the free exchange of ideas. We gather to interact, share, dance, and explore the possibilities of all things historical, alternately historical and fictional.
We also strive to hold ourselves to the highest standards of decorum and education.AnachroCon is, and shall remain, a convention at which the possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
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February
25
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We have already celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first man-made satellite at Satellite 1 and the 40th anniversary of the first man on the moon at Satellite 2. Continuing our theme, we are very excited this time to mark the minus-30th anniversary of the first manned landing on Mars by Chinese Taikonauts.
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February
26
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Join us for an afternoon of Costumed fun in the Garden of Unearthly Delights. Think 1890s to 1920s traveling circus.
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March
03
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The Phoenix Convention, a literary event with an emphasis on Science Fiction and Fantasy Irish Writers' Centre on Parnell Square in Dublin The convention will have two Guests of Honour, writer Robert Rankin and comics creator Bryan Talbot, along with a number of other guests, who will be announced shortly.
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March
11
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A celebration of world creation, time travel and fantastic realms.
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March
23
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Afternoon tea, films, and guests.
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March
30
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In the old world of steam, there was once a curious child, a boy plagued with horrific nightmares, his first moment lost in the dreaming darkness being on a starless night amidst the chaos of a dreadfully violent storm. Each evening the boy's dreams were splattered with pure terror and torment, and within every dream, at the horrible end, the boy would be startled awake at the very moment that he was gruesomely killed. However, the wicked curse of these nightmares was not the horrors that he faced and endured within, but in that upon awakening he could never remember in what ghastly manner it was that he had died. The boy believed this to be an omen, and he became utterly obsessed with unveiling the mystery behind his nightmarish death. His belief was that the dreadful end to his dark dreams was to be his miserable fate in life.
So it was that the boy grew, and with him, his nightmares, stirring him awake in the dead of night, stealing his precious sleep, causing him during the daylight hours to appear more like the walking dead. The boy became a young man, and his obsession with his death consumed him and coaxed him to the edge, toward the very brink of lunacy. He became a remarkable inventor, his ingenious contraptions all created in the zealous pursuit of documenting his dreams to film, recording the death that had forever haunted him so that he might finally know, and in turn, avoid the grim fate that he believed awaited him. His paranoia grew, shadows reached eerily for him as he walked the cobblestone streets, dark figures moved within the gloom. Were they after his inventions, his secrets, or were they after his soul? Spiraling down, a descent into madness, there was finally a breakthrough, a device he had long been designing showed promising results on animals, but to test it on himself might have damaging effects, fatal effects, YET "they" were lurking, and closing in. They know of his laboratory, they know where he sleeps. He will have to leave, to hide; a train ride through the countryside, he must work on the move and in secret. Night falls. How is it possible?! They've found him, they are on the train! He has nowhere to run, or to turn. He must lock the door, he must drug himself to sleep, and this night, he must use "The Nightmare Machine."
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April
13
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The Florida Steampunk Society has announced the first in a series of three Steampunk gatherings to be held in 2012 in the state of Florida.
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April
14
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This year, the creative folks of the Academy Theatre return to host their 2-day celebration.
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April
20
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Victoria, British Columbia, will host an art-happening of steampunk art, tech, fashion, music, architecture, and story.
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April
26
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The Steampunk Empire Symposium is the inaugural gathering at the heart of the Steampunk Empire. A weekend of music, panels, art, costumes, tea, absinthe, props, workshops, and so much more. Guests include artist Myke Amend, author Leanna Renee Hieber, Ay-leen the Peacemaker, Frenchy & the Punk, This Way to the Egress, and many more. Learn more at our sister site www.steampunkempire.org and buy your badge at Eventbrite.
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April
28
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The cultural festival "AETHERCIRCUS" the fortress "gray spot" of 28 to 29 April 2012 with its variety of cultural contributions to the world of experience to create an alternate past. There will be concerts of various musical and performance groups from Europe and abroad, workshops (for dancing, singing and crafts), exhibitions, and readings. The comprehensive program will appeal to people of all ages. Especially young artists / artists (also from the upper stages of various high schools and technical secondary school of design) to get an opportunity to create works of art in fashion design, sculpture and painting. We want to offer a contest with the chance to be a work of art as part of the cultural festival to a wide audience. The best three from each division will receive a cash prize.
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May
04
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ÆtherFest is Texas oldest three-day steampunk "unconventional people's convention" and festival!. Its full of all the panels, workshops, musical events, performers, vendors and wonderful people from the Steampunk community you expect to find at any such convention in an exceedingly historic and immersive hotel environment with an intimate and casual atmosphere for all to enjoy.
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May
05
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FanimeCon is Northern California’s largest anime convention. Packed with videos, costumes, music, games, parties, tournaments, panels, and guests from around the world, this annual celebration of Japanese art and popular culture entertains a colorful spectrum of fans and friends. FanimeCon is “By Fans, For Fans”, and over 20,000 enthusiasts joined the fun at FanimeCon 2011. FanimeCon will return to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center during Memorial Day weekend, May 25-28, 2012. For more information, please contact FanimeCon Marketing at marketing@fanime.com or visit www.fanime.com.
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May
11
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May
12
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For two days in May, the beautiful and historic city of Waltham, Massachusetts will throw open its doors to the Steampunks of the world! Enjoy special events all throughout the city, dine in restaurants offering specials to all adventurers, watch Steampunk films at the local cinema, see Steampunk theater, explore amusement everywhere, interact with all manner of performers and actors and dramatis personae, dance in a historic mansion, see art and Steampunk creation from around the world! A number of our attractions are free, and all events are G-rated, so everyone may experience our enchanting and fascinating city.
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May
18
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Waltz on the Wye Wales' first Steampunk and Neo-Victorian Weekender/Festival is back for it's second year!
It is based in the beautiful Medieval town of Chepstow, located on the River Wye on the England/Wales border.
It provides another opportunity to gather as a community, dress up to the nines and have great fun!
We are planning this exciting festival for Steampunks on the weekend of 18th-20th May 2012.
There will be the Friday night opening night with a show in the Drill Hall and bands in the Riverside Gardens.
Saturday is filled with daytime talks and workshops, charity raffle, the market, Contraptions Exhibition, fun and games on theRiverside Gardens then in the evening the fantastic Saturday night Waltz on the Wye Cabaret and Ball.
For Sunday we're planning more activities!
The event will mostly be held in the lower part of Chepstow which is quieter and has all our venues such as the Riverside Gardens, the castle and the Drill Hall. Waltz on the Wye is a non-profit based event.
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May
18
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We’re not just the world’s largest Steampunk festival – we aim to be the friendliest and most welcoming one, as well
The first Steampunk World's Fair brought together more Steampunk entertainment, and a greater variety of it, than had ever been seen before at a Steampunk event. We're continuing that tradition, and adding to it with a number of special events – like our outdoor Midway!
Whether you're a Steampunk veteran, or totally new to Steampunk and curious, or anywhere in-between, you are welcome here! Whether you have the finest Steampunk gear in all of space and time, or are wearing a t-shirt and some jeans, you are welcome here! Amazing Steampunk fun is afoot - come in and enjoy it!
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May
22
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Being a celebration and exhibition of steampunk art & culture in Victoria, British Columbia. Guest of Honor Cherie Priest, musical guest Unwoman, and film guest Ryan Copple of RIESE.
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May
25
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In 2010, we presented you a show 120 years in the making, and in 2011 we produced one of the largest Steampunk experiences in the world. Now we return in 2012 to bring you an event beyond the scope of your imaginations! Join us once again this next Memorial Day Weekend for high adventure and exploration galore! From elaborate events to a vendor's hall that is beyond compare, we will bring the wonders of the world here, all for your enjoyment and entertainment.
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May
27
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Marcon (Multiple Alternative Realities Convention), the Midwest’s premiere Fantasy & Science Fiction Convention, is the most fun you can have in a year, packed into a single weekend. Over the years Marcon has had the honor of bringing its attendees over 300 guests from authors, editors, actors, producers, F/X experts, artists, costumers, anime, comics, and so many more.
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June
08
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Steampunk Industrial Revolution is returning for 2012. This year, we’ll be at the same great hotel (with the same great boat!): The Holiday inn in Nashua, NH. Be sure to expect some of the same great activities and guests as last year, as well as a wonderful selection of new programming.
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June
09
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MYTH Masque Ball: an extravagant, upscale EXPERIENCE. Dr Brassy is an official vendor for MYTH Masque.
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August
02
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Castlefest is a three-day fantasy event with its completely own steampunk garden!! it also contains numerous steampunk shops and events. There will also be a market full off fantasy and steampunk shops. Entertainment as bands, and performances are also at the festival.
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August
10
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San Japan will be having its grand fifth year at the Grand Hyatt Hotel and Henry B Gonzales Convention Center! Masquerade Ball Two Concerts! Cosplay, video game, and Steampunk contests!
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August
11
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Miscellarium is the first of it’s kind, a wonderful two day celebration of all things creative and wonderful.
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August
17
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We’re pleased to return to the Crowne Plaza for year two of Portland’s Gaslight Explorers, Adventurers, & Romantics Convention.
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August
31
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Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe!This year, Dragon*Con will be held Labor Day weekend (August 31 - September 3, 2012) in Atlanta, GA.
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Asylum - England, United Kingdom
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September
06
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One of the biggest steampunk events in the World it benefits from the backdrop of the beautiful and historic City of Lincoln.
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September
14
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This three day and two night event will be a celebration of Pittsburgh's industrial history.
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September
28
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The Great New England Steampunk Exhibition is the premier steampunk event in all of New England. With the recent completion of our 2011 show in Fitchburg, we are already getting ready for 2012. Our next show will be September 28 to 30, 2012 at the Connecticut Convention Center. Applications for performers and vendors currently being accepted on our website.
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September
29
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The goal of EuroSteam is to create a steampunk event literally spanning the whole continent. For this reason we want to get in touch with steampunks from every part of Europe to organize the convention.
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October
05
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OctopodiCon is a steampunk convention in Oklahoma City, OCtober 5-7, 2012. Consider it a steampunk "Hogwarts", where people can enroll in make-n-take classes, attend lectures and demos, and participate in discussion panels. These count towards earning a Freshman Pin in the quest to complete a novelty Bachelor's of Steampunk degree. Details, student handbook, and Course Catalog will be on our website. When not in class, people can stroll the Promenade to See and Be Seen, refresh themselves in the Tea Parlour, attend concerts and browse the Art Gallery and Mercantile as well as meet favorite steampunk authors and people. For steampunk anime-lovers, we have panels, classes, and we're working on the contracts for some interesting anime guests. The Gears and Gizmos Dance Saturday night will be lit by Toxic Dragon and guided by DJ Bone. Among our confirmed guests are Prof. Elemental, Peter Pixie, Ay-Leen the Peacemaker, Tom Smith, and Dr. and Mrs. Grymm!
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UtopiaCon - Ohio, United States
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October
26
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UtopiaCon is an eclectic convention that caters to Faerie, Gothic, Pirate, Medieval, Renaissance, Steampunk, Gaming, Tribal, and all Friends and Fea of Olde. The Jubilee is on Saturday evening where everyone can gather together in music, dance and performances.
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SteamCon - Washington State, United States
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October
26
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Steamcon is one of the largest, longest running steampunk conventions in the world. We have big plans for our fourth year. Our theme; Victorian Monsters is a nod to the time of year, but also to the huge number of classic monsters that came out of the Victorian era. Frankenstein's Monster, Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Spring Heeled Jack, the Invisible Man, Jack the Ripper and many more were born in that time period. At Steamcon IV, we intend to give them a steampunk makeover. Join us for many ghastly frights and ghoulish delights.
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November
30
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The theme this year is “A Trip to The Moon.”
Because of what we do and how we do it, the number of attendees is limited in order to create the maximum effect for YOU. This year we will raise the number of attending members to 600 plus staff.We encourage everyone to sign up as soon as you can.
Much of the work for the convention, including the decorations and ambiance, is done months ahead of time. This gives my team of artists and engineers a chance to create the very best atmosphere for the convention in a timely manner. So, please, go now and pre-register.
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