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)

[roo]

Hello,

I've just discovered steam punk and this website is really confusing, but anyway I don't live in a big town. . . I live In Snyder, TX, near Abilene, TX. I'm probably all alone out here. I'm just wondering if there is any steampunks, at all near me?. . .I'm so exited about steampunk and all, but there is nobody else that I know of!!   

[Arvis]

Hello,

I've just discovered steam punk and this website is really confusing, but anyway I don't live in a big town. . . I live In Snyder, TX, near Abilene, TX. I'm probably all alone out here. I'm just wondering if there is any steampunks, at all near me?. . .I'm so exited about steampunk and all, but there is nobody else that I know of!!   :'(

 Wow, you are pretty isolated. Unfortunately your not alone in your loneliness. Texas being the bigass state that it is spreads us far and wide. I too am originally from a small town and had I not moved to Austin I probably never would have even found out about Steampunk.(or at least met others like myself)
 The group I meet with meets up every two weeks at a coffeehouse and we have had pretty much the same schedule for the past three years. One of our members lives a little more than an hour away.(quite a drive for a meet up)
 Give yourself time and don't get discouraged. Look for Victorian reenactors in your area. (Typically "civil war" or "old west" reenactors)
 Folks with similar interest may be closer than you think and like you, just haven't heard of Steampunk yet. Being in a "small town" you might wanna hold off on getting your brass goggles together and running down to the corner store for milk and eggs in a top-hat and waistcoat.(you'd be amazed how many idiots there are out there, even the ones you might have considered "friends")
 Look for a coffeehouse type location in your area.(preferably 24/7) If you have a "collage hangout" type place that may be a good place to start. Find a community bulletin board and post a link.
 You have already headed in the right direction by posting here. (this is exactly how I ended up with the folks I meet with) 
 Looks like your between Dallas and Amarillo. Dallas has a huge Steampunk community. I'm sure Amarillo has them too but I don't hear much from them.
 You might have slightly better luck on this page.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,21190.500.html

 Hope this helps and I wish you luck in finding fellow Steampunkers in your area!

 Arvis

[The Squire]

Hello,

I've just discovered steam punk and this website is really confusing, but anyway I don't live in a big town. . . I live In Snyder, TX, near Abilene, TX. I'm probably all alone out here. I'm just wondering if there is any steampunks, at all near me?. . .I'm so exited about steampunk and all, but there is nobody else that I know of!!   :'(

roo, your best bet is probably Lubbock. There is a group at Texas Tech. https://www.facebook.com/TechSteampunkSociety
...And another in Lubbock  http://www.thesteampunkempire.com/group/lubbocksteampunksociety

Here is another listing from the Dallas/Ft. Worth group http://steampunkis.org/forum/index.php?topic=459.0

Also you don't say how old you are, but you might try looking around the campus at Western Texas College or even try wearing a top hat or bowler down at the Big Apple Deli on the square (I worked in Snyder for about 6 months in 2009). You might attract others like you.

[Captain Quinlin Hopkins]

100% agree to go out in your Steampunk finest, or with your latest project, and you will notice others with interest being drawn to you like a moth to the flame.  Worst case you have a few interesting conversations.  Best case eventually you find others and then the real fun can begin.    Best of luck.