Steampunk in Austin?

[J. Wilhelm]

Sounds like a great event!

just to avoid confusion, I'm pretty sure Spider House dropped the USAA name and is now calling it the Spider House 29th street Ballroom- I still think of it as the creepy plasma center.

I'm going to try to make some of it, but while everyone else may be in San Antonio for AetherFest-I've got tickets for Austin Psych Fest that same weekend.  Argh.  I need to clone myself.

I have no clue about the name, I just go by what I was told, since I don't frequent the USAA often!  
I'm also busy looking for a ride to San Antonio for Aetherfest if anyone from Austin plans to come and go in one day.  I definitely have to be back in Austin on Sunday.  I'm afraid my old horseless carriage is no up to the task.

*in Cartman's voice*  "You must respect my authoritaah!"

[J. Wilhelm]

Esteemed colleagues!  If this hasn't been posted yet we should be making a lot more noise about it; the horns are rather quiet on the subject of Steampunk and Soth by Southwest.  Why?  Are we being caught "flat-footed"?

South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW) in Austin TX March 9-18, 2012

At least one thing I've found out so far.  And I'm sure there's more if you look.  Sadly the Texassteampunks.ning.com site is silent about any March events.  Moderator?

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Steampunk  Meet Up at a historic hotel! Monday March 14
11:00AM Maximilian Room at the Driskill Hotel http://schedule.sxsw.com/2011/events/event_IAP000617
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2011/events/event_IAP000617
http://www.austinchronicle.com/sxsw/

I'll dig more about it, and you can follow me at @LincolnsBoombox on Twitter

Cheers,
J. Wilhelm

EDIT:
Also, some inquiry by the Cracked Monocle: http://www.crackedmonocle.com/forum/topic/steampunk-at-sxsw

EDIT EDIT:

More events can be found here:  http://www.turnerstokens.com/p/sxsw.html
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Shantytown Steampunk: A Maker Safari
http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/12620

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MARCH 9 - SXSW Screenburn Cosplay Event!
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/227950657292371/

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SXSW Steampunk Meetup Hyatt Regency Austin · Saturday, March 10, 2012, 3:30-4:30pm http://plancast.com/p/9zvz?awesm=planca.st_1Wsu&utm_campaign=15...

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March 11 - The Amazing Obis Bros. Marvelous Medicine Show
Grab details/updates here:
Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/obis.bros.marvelous.medicine
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/371543399530637/

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Thomas Dolby Kicking Off His 2012 Time Capsule Tour at SXSW
http://laughingsquid.com/thomas-dolby-kicking-off-his-2012-time-cap...
Begins in Austin, Texas at South by Southwest (SXSW) on March 16, 2012

[J. Wilhelm]

Ladies and Gentlemen:


*ahem*

While I figure out a way to feneagle myself into one of those "interactive" SXSW events (which may or may not happen depending on my charm and wit (I'm doooomed!) *ahem* I can give you a very partial list of free events at SXSW (see spoiler below), some of which will be of interest to us. The non-music events like talks and such tend to take place this first weekend, or immediately thereafter, and the music concentrated toward the second half of the week. I have skipped over most of the music events on account there are too many to list (yes free events at bars/nightclubs and some and in open places -including Stubbs!).

For a more complete search (will give you all the music venues), you can find most of them (although I realize not all be listed) by clicking this link, which already has the search term "free" embedded into the search query:

http://austin2012.sched.org/?s=free&iframe=no

and this extra list: http://sxsw.com/free

If any one has an idea on how to stow away into one of the two Steampunk talks, I'm open to suggestions.  I will try to contact people directly.  I'm surprised that SP has not been featured more prominently this year.


Cheers,

J. Wilhelm

SOME FREE EVENTS (Click Spoiler)

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

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Friday March 9  @ Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704)

3:00pm
All Day Event - SXSW ScreenBurn Arcade
SXSW ScreenBurn Arcade Stage Presented by IGN Pro League
SXSW ScreenBurn Game Developer Lounge Presented by Intel
SXSW ScreenBurn Workshop with TheArtDepartment.org and ConceptArt.org

4:30pm
SXSW ScreenBurn Arcade Extended Happy Hour Presented by FUNimation
    FUNimation presents a hosted happy hour celebration of the upcoming animated films
    Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker    and    Mass Effect: Paragon Lost.

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Friday March 9, 2012 4:00pm - 7:00pm @ 7th and Congress Lot (122 E 7th)
# RELAX and RECHARGE with Wifi, Power up stations, DJ sets, back-rubs and more.
REFUEL on exclusive macaroni and cheese and FREE Beer.
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Friday March 9, 2012 6pm - 7pm / Saturday 10-Monday 12, 3-4PM @ The Loft on 6th (215 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701)
Afternoon Event - NVIDIA & HP Workstations Lounge (Description: free)
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Saturday through Monday March 10-12, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am @ The Hideout (617 Congress Ave)
# Duck into the Hideout Lounge, a relaxing spot to network with other registrants, grab a drink between screenings and enjoy free Wi-Fi.
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Satu

[J. Wilhelm]

Wed 14 Thur 15 and Fri 16, 2012 Thomas Dolby's Time Capsule schedule:
Wednesday March 14, 2012 11:00am - 9:30pm @ The Dogwood 715 W 6th St, Austin, TX

The Guitartown/Conqueroo Kickoff Party. This is a FREE party (unofficial SXSW) next to the Whole Foods Market, and me an my Boombox will definitely be there.  Who wants to attend? Thomas Dolby plays at 6:30-6:55, but I'll probably be there a lot sooner to catch parking space and eat before attending.  If you want to join me please tweet me @LincolnsBoombox on Twitter --please use the "direct message feature" or send me an email to jwdunnbaroque@yahoo.com - best method).

Thursday March 15, 2012 12:00am - 12:40am @ The Jr 603 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

(This is official SXSW so may not be Free open to public)

Friday March 16, 2012 9:00pm - 9:40pm @ Cedar Street Courtyard 208 W 4th St

(This is official SXSW so may not be Free open to public)