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Anyone around these forums reside in Austin, Texas? Even if there isn't, I'll contribute by mentioning my favorite steampunkesque locales in and around Austin. Best Steampunk Bar -- Betsy Bar. If you haven't checked this out, you should. Very "Firefly" in it's appeal -- Old West meets the apocolypse. (complete with tabletop Atari games and a very good selectiong of tunes) http://www.betsysbaraustin.com/Best Shopping -- I've found tin googles, canes, top hats, and sextents at the Antique Mall right by Playland Skate Center in north Austin (just south of 183 off of McCann). http://www.antiquetexas.com/Another good resource is the Western Wear shops -- I bought a nice men's victorian vest at Cavender's recently. I've also been meaning to check out Banana Bay Trading Company http://www.camonow.com/Best Band -- hmm... steampunk bands are kind of hard to come by, but White Ghost Shivers played at the SXSW/EFF SteamPunk party. http://www.whiteghostshivers.com/Here's the list of (local, I think) entertainers from the SXSW/EFF SteamPunk Party: Featured musicians: White Ghost Shivers Luna Tart Vaudeville performers: St. Idiot's Collective Popsy Purvy Schave and Reilley Modern Marvels Exhibits: Interactive robotics by Austin Robot Group Steampunk drawings by Jennifer Fabian Installations by Steve Brudniak Time Machine by Garreth Wilcox Tesla Coil by Justin Sane Thanks! Sara |
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Aillen Gunn
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« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2007, 04:56:53 am » |
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Hello, My lady and I are looking to find other here in Austin that would like to have meet and greets as a steampunk group. If you interested please let us know.
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« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2007, 11:25:44 pm » |
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I an not from Austin but San Antonio, I am new to Steampunk, sorta I have always loved steampunk things yet never knew, until my love for Star Wars led me to find some amazing steampunk SW pictures and to the lightsabers people have created.
Any other San Antonio steampunks out there ?
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enderwigin
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« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2007, 10:15:13 pm » |
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hi im new to steampunk but live here in austin the grates small big city in the world
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« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2007, 01:29:18 am » |
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I am in Dallas, and frequent south/east texas quite often. Would love a meetup, so keep me in the loop!
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« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2007, 12:03:46 am » |
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I thought I was the only one. Hello.
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« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2007, 12:36:08 am » |
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i'm from Austin too...been reading the forum for a while and have begun to design a costume, but new member
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« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2007, 07:53:56 pm » |
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I am a newbie myself, down in the rio grande valley, so austin is my adopted locale..glad to see some closer than DFW..
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« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2007, 07:43:52 am » |
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So...uh...meetup ahoy?
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« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2007, 03:49:51 pm » |
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I might be in for it. I'm just north of Austin a bit.
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« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2007, 04:59:57 am » |
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Funny that you should mention Austin, Texas right about now. I will be spending next week there, and would not mind getting together with other steampunks in the area some evening next week for tea, if anyone down there would be amenable to such a thing.
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« Reply #12 on: November 24, 2007, 07:34:48 am » |
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So when I was wondering the city the other day with my good friend ender (also a new member to the forum/steampunk in general), we wandered into the antique mall to take a look and see if there was anything worth getting. Sadly, we found nothing, but I am sure the inventory available fluctuates rather frequently.
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« Reply #13 on: November 27, 2007, 07:26:51 pm » |
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Does anyone have an idea for a date? I think sometime after the first of the yr, when we have all spent all our money..lol. The SE group is setting one for Jan 26th, maybe the weekend after for us?
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« Reply #14 on: December 05, 2007, 05:52:34 am » |
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My new mission in life is to see steampunk enthusiasts in person..
I'm in Dallas as well!
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« Reply #15 on: April 11, 2008, 06:44:56 am » |
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Greetings Austinites from San Antonio! We Central Texas steampunkers need to stick together, so if you frequent San Antonio much or know anyone there, take your or their dirigibles to: http://www.brassgoggles.co.uk/bg-forum/index.php?topic=8177.0We're working on having a small convention in the fall, so we hope to have you there once its all planned out! |
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« Reply #16 on: April 13, 2008, 12:44:24 am » |
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Although I am based in the UK, I should point out that tonight - Saturday 12th April - Elysium - Austin's 'premiere goth and industrial dance club', is holding: CLOCKWORK MAN - A Steampunk Ball
Celebrating 10 Years of DJ Void!
Also featuring DJs Nihil and the Gothfather.
Gothic, Industrial, Synthpop & Eurodance
Cyber-esque Neo-Victorian attire is encouraged.
705 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 478-2979
Time: 9.30PM
More info @ www.elysiumonline.nethttp://www.myspace.com/elysiumaustin http://www.zvents.com/austin-tx/events/show/81852178-clockwork-man-a-steampunk-ball-celebrating-10-years-of-dj-voidHopefully most of you will know about tonight already...but it's not too late to head down, as I post this...it's only because a good friend of mine in Austin is attending, that I know about the event. |
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« Reply #17 on: April 13, 2008, 06:58:39 pm » |
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Oi iam In San Antonio as well , shoot me a message, we should have a met up..
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« Reply #18 on: April 15, 2008, 09:25:24 pm » |
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Another SA-town newbie here. I honestly thought I was the only person in thousands of miles who browsed this forum...  |
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« Reply #19 on: April 16, 2008, 12:06:16 am » |
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San Antonians! Huzzah!  Well, do feel free to shoot me a private message or contact me by email if you'd like more info on SANVA and our upcoming meetings and get-togethers! |
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« Reply #20 on: April 17, 2008, 09:00:08 pm » |
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I am unfortunately located in Altus, OK currently, but was born and raised in Austin. Unfortunately I missed the Elysium Ball, but plan on coming to Austin at the end of May to meet up with friends and fellow 'Punk enthusiasts.
Possibly a small get together the last weekend in May?
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« Reply #21 on: April 28, 2008, 06:10:45 am » |
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Small world. I'm from Austin, and just recently (almost 2 years ago, now) re-located to Vernon, Texas. Yeah, it figures that the Austin area would be where the steampunk movement in Texas was based. God, I miss the Hill Country.
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« Reply #22 on: May 11, 2008, 09:36:02 pm » |
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Are you all still wandering about? Was there ever or ever shall there be a semi-official gathering in the Austin area?
If there is, please direct me. If there indeed is not, we should institute one.
While I am new to the scene, I would be thrilled to help arrange a small affair.
Perhaps an impromptu tea or a simple social congress?
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« Reply #23 on: May 12, 2008, 03:52:02 am » |
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I at least am still alive and kicking, if caught up in school. To my knowledge there has not been any sort of gathering, but it would be a pleasure for one to happen.
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Miss Bismuth
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« Reply #24 on: May 12, 2008, 05:28:01 am » |
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Anyone around these forums reside in Austin, Texas? Even if there isn't, I'll contribute by mentioning my favorite steampunkesque locales in and around Austin. Best Steampunk Bar -- Betsy Bar. If you haven't checked this out, you should. Very "Firefly" in it's appeal -- Old West meets the apocolypse. (complete with tabletop Atari games and a very good selectiong of tunes) http://www.betsysbaraustin.com/Best Shopping -- I've found tin googles, canes, top hats, and sextents at the Antique Mall right by Playland Skate Center in north Austin (just south of 183 off of McCann). http://www.antiquetexas.com/Another good resource is the Western Wear shops -- I bought a nice men's victorian vest at Cavender's recently. I've also been meaning to check out Banana Bay Trading Company http://www.camonow.com/Best Band -- hmm... steampunk bands are kind of hard to come by, but White Ghost Shivers played at the SXSW/EFF SteamPunk party. http://www.whiteghostshivers.com/Here's the list of (local, I think) entertainers from the SXSW/EFF SteamPunk Party: Featured musicians: White Ghost Shivers Luna Tart Vaudeville performers: St. Idiot's Collective Popsy Purvy Schave and Reilley Modern Marvels Exhibits: Interactive robotics by Austin Robot Group Steampunk drawings by Jennifer Fabian Installations by Steve Brudniak Time Machine by Garreth Wilcox Tesla Coil by Justin Sane Thanks! Sara Sara, thanks for posting. I am in the Austin area so the links are appreciated. I'm trying to get together some outfits and create a character for a Burning Man related event that is happening this month in the area. It's by advance ticket purchase, and the tickets are sold out. The steampunk part of the event is the "Combustible Medicine Show." I've been to countless goth clubs in other cities, but I am unsure as to what is considered steampunk music? |
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