Texas Steampunks!

[Coffee Powered Sprite]

Hello all! I've noticed quite a few here are in various far-flung areas of Texas, but in reading through this thread, I haven't really seen anyone in the East Texas/Piney Woods area. My husband and I have recently gotten into the Steampunk "scene" (though, in reality, we have been quite familiar with it for quite some time) and while we have told quite a few a little bit about how we understand it works, we haven't encountered anyone with any more knowledge of it than us. Unfortunately, with our finances as they are, and our conflicting work schedules, far-distance travel is not really feasible for us, not even as far as Dallas, even though it is only a 2 hr drive. If there is anyone else here in the Commerce/Paris/Cooper area, we would love to try to meet up sometime!

[Captain Quinlin Hopkins]

Coffee Powered Sprite,

We're actually having an event out in Jefferson on April 1st weekend, which might be close enough for you to try and attend.  If perchance you are unable to make it, part of our time will be spent gathering enough names to get local groups and individuals wanting to meet in touch with each other as we are all about building the community.  So give us a week or so after to recover and we'll hopefully have a large list of available names for you.

[Maets]

Does anyone have plans to attend "Back to the Future" at Texas A&M in Laredo? 

[Captain Quinlin Hopkins]

First I'd heard of the idea.  Should be good.  Any more details on when it's supposed to open, or how long it is supposed to run?  SANVA(san-antonio) will be interested in going i'm sure.  

Back to the Future
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX
March 5th – April 6th 2012

Inventions, alchemy, robots, modernity, science fiction, artificial intelligence, undiscovered life forms. This juried exhibition aims to explore these topics and how they can be manifested through diverse artistic practices and materials.
more information can be found in the article here: http://www.jordiwilliams.com/2011/12/back-to-the-future/

[Coffee Powered Sprite]

Alas, Jefferson is actually further from here than Dallas, and I work nights on weekends, so my husband and I would not be able to attend. It is, unfortunately, the reason why we cannot do many things because my husband is still attending school at the local community college here and I work 12-hr overnight shifts on the weekend. Maybe one of these days I can find a place that will give me a more normal schedule so I can do things on the weekends.

[Captain Quinlin Hopkins]

I completely understand the distance/time issue.  Luckily there are places like Brassgoggles here to at least keep you in touch with the rest of us lunatics   Hopefully your schedule will eventually get to the point that you can attend some events.  That and we can find you a few locals to invade the coffee shops with. 

[Coffee Powered Sprite]

Gathering at a local coffee shop would be wonderful! And we are already introducing our friends to this wonderful world of Steampunk.  For meeting places here, there are at least 4 different coffee shops, 3 24/hr diners, the community college, and likely quite a few hole-in-the-wall gems to be found out here. All of this in a town where you can drive completely around it in a little over half and hour. And I know that there are no less than 11 different antique store scattered all over town.

When I first moved here I hated it (I grew up in the suburbs of Dallas), but there is so much history here with all the antique stores and old Victorian homes that it has really kind of grown on me, which my hubby teases me about all the time.

[greatestescaper]

A belated Happy Independence Day to all the Texas Steampunks !

[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

[Captain Quinlin Hopkins]

I finally have a weekend available, and find the event mentioned with the most interest is actually going to be on a Monday evening with a five hour drive to get there.   I shall have to pay more attention to this next year and try to plan accordingly.  There appear to be quite a few interesting events actually.  Thanks for bringing this up. 

[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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Saturday-Wednesday March 9,10,11,12,13,14th, 2012 10:00am - 5:00pm @ GoLab Austin (621 E. 6th St. Ste 200, Austin, TX 78701)
# Come check out downtown Austin's premier coworking space for creative professionals and entrepreneurs! From March 9 to March 14th, GoLab Austin will be hosting a series of small talks and events for startups and creative professionals.  Seating is limited so it will be first come first serve - registration is NOT confirmation of a seat.  Its free and you don't need a badge to participate. You can also stop by and get a little work done at GoLab Austin (really? It's SXSW!), we'll have free coworking all week!
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Saturday,Sunday March 10-11, 2012 12:00pm - 9:00am @ Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704)
All Day Event - ScreenBurn Arcade Description: free)
SXSW ScreenBurn Arcade (Description: free)
SXSW ScreenBurn Arcade Stage Presented by IGN Pro League (Description: free)
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Saturday March 10, 2012 4:00pm - 4:00pm @ Beauty Bar (617 E. Seventh St. Austin, TX)
App.net Showcase for Mobile Apps (Description: free)
The goal of our showcase is to drive discovery of new and noteworthy apps, and to actually move the needle for the developers who get a chance to present.
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Saturday March 10 -Monday 12, 2012 4:00pm - 7:00pm @ 7th and Congress Lot (122 E 7th)
Conduit Corner Happy Hours (Description: free)
# 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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Saturday March 10, 2012 6:00pm - 12:00am @ Stubb's (801 Red River St)
# Kirtsy + Guy Kawasaki invite you to the fourth annual "Guy and Girl Party"
Guy Kawasaki and the girls of Kirtsy invite you to celebrate "What's Next" on stage, on tap, and on and-on-and-on in the ATX for SXSW Interactive. And to celebrate properly, we're going to seriously step it up 2012 style and relocate to the one, the only, the legendary Stubb's BBQ outdoor amphitheater. Featuring SXSW showcase bands
The Tontons, UME, Wild Moccasins, Quiet Company, Dave Wrangler, The Kingston Springs
A variety of excellent Samuel Adams beer will be on tap as our favorite beer of choice. (Stubbs outdoors, 6 pm to midnight). The admission is free. The beer is not. But the beer is rad.
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Sunday March 11, 2012 9:30am - 3:30pm @ Palm Door (401 Sabine Street, Austin, Texas 78701)
SketchCamp with the team at sunnibrown.com. Get a first-class education in visual thinking from creatives like Sunni Brown, Jon Kolko and Stacy Weitzner. And if you need more convincing, there will be free beer. But you'll have to draw a picture to get some.
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Sunday March 11, 2012 9:30am - 10:30am @ Courtyard Marriott (300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701)
Tech Detox: Can You Survive a Day w/o Technology? (Description: free)
Join us for a technology-free panel where we hear from industry leaders, entrepreneurs and tech titans as they share their secrets of unplugging (www.causes.com/unplugpledge) {{ I'd love to see their reaction to steampuks  }}
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Monday March 12, 2012 9:30am - 3:30pm @ Palm Door (401 Sabine Street, Austin, Texas 78701) Speaker Miki Johnson
SXSW PhotoCamp (Description: free)
If photography is your vocation, your avocation, or simply an iPhone obsession, you won't want to miss SXSW's first-ever, day-long PhotoCamp.
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# Monday March 12, 2012 11:45am - 12:00pm @ Hyatt Regency Austin (208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704)
The Open-Source Cult(ure) of Hatsune Miku
 Speaker Alex Leavitt
# When the Web unites millions of users into large networks around creative and free new media practices, how does this "open source culture" challenge assumptions about the production of content and the use of online social platforms?Vocaloid is a music production software from Japan that synthesizes voices for songs.
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gdgt live in Austin Wednesday March 14, 2012 12:00pm - 6:00pm @ Valhalla (710 Red River St)
THE VINTAGE CLOTHING ARCADE is back again this SXSW to cater to your fashionable needs!
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Thursday March 15, 2012 1:00pm - 7:00pm @ The Grackle (1700 E 6th St., Austin, TX 78702)
# AFHC & Japan Nite Presents-Japan Preview day show 2012 AKABANE,TOQUIWA,The Dapaysemen,NOKIES!,Kao=S,ZZZ's,Vampilla, GAGAKIRISE,Saito Johnny,LAGITAGIDA,The Rubies
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Friday March 16, 2012 11:00am - 6:00pm @ Austin Convention Center (500 E Cesar Chavez St)
Flatstock 33
# Co-presented by the American Poster Institute (API) and SXSW, Flatstock 33 will display the works of more than 100 artists from across North America and the globe.

[greatestescaper]

I could've planned a little better I'm sure.  Although I was supposed to be in Louisiana this week it appears that I might be staying in Beaumont and making my way to Louisiana on a few daily excursions from now through Thursday, when I'll be driving back to my beloved Alpine.  Next year for sure I'll be able to attend some of these fascinating events.  For that matter, if anyone is aware of places I ought to visit while in the Beaumont area, I'd be welcome to suggestions.  Thanks all.  Hopefully my next trip east I'll be able to sample the steampunks of East Texas and some of their happenings.

[Arvis]

I could've planned a little better I'm sure.  Although I was supposed to be in Louisiana this week it appears that I might be staying in Beaumont and making my way to Louisiana on a few daily excursions from now through Thursday, when I'll be driving back to my beloved Alpine.  Next year for sure I'll be able to attend some of these fascinating events.  For that matter, if anyone is aware of places I ought to visit while in the Beaumont area, I'd be welcome to suggestions.  Thanks all.  Hopefully my next trip east I'll be able to sample the steampunks of East Texas and some of their happenings.

 If you haven't already, check out http://spindletop.org/.

[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)

[Zili_Corrigan]

Hello folks, returning member who hardly ever posted before (so much so that I've forgotten my log in info although I do believe i went by Zili here before as its my usual name.)

I've been kept from the steampunk lifestyle until recently by a no good boyfriend who wanted to do steampunk events with me but never got off his butt to do so nor would he stop spending his money so I could save mine.  Long story short dumped the loser, moved home, and will be graduating college finally in May so going back to full time work in the fall will help me be able to actually make some gatherings this time.

I'm located in South East Texas, a few hours from Galveston and will be making it to Dickens on the Strand this year for the second time (the first was in 2007.)  I hope to be meeting up with a few of my steampunk friends I haven't seen in a year like Lisa from Turner's Tokens.  And will be introducing my best friend Shaylee and her 5 year old son to steampunk at that time ^_^

[Zili_Corrigan]

April 27 -April 28, 2012     General Sam Houston Folk Festival
Huntsville, Texas -
23rd annual life-skill demonstrations, authentic 19th-century dress, continuous entertainment, hands-on children’s activities

I will be in attendance for the folk festival Possibly volunteering for if luck shall grant me a wish working with the Sam Houston Museum.

[BB BlackDog]

Just a quick note to say thank you to all the Texas Steampunk's that made us feel so welcome at the Nightmare Machine in Jefferson.

[Katrine Malachy McCorbie]

So who is going to Aetherfest in San Antonion May 4-6?? I am and I am looking for anyone interested in a ride to Aetherfest. I am leaving from the Sherman/Denison area and heading 75 into DFW and then 35 south to Austin. I would love to stop along the way and pick up anyone needing a ride!

[jemamus]

Super excited about the AETHERFEST on May 4-6!! see you guys there!!!

[MWBailey]

It's time again!
The
2012 Bayou City Old-Time Music and Dulcimer Festival!
July 26 - July 28
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Classes for Mountain Dulcimer, Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, and other instruments!

-x<>x-

This year's Headliners:
STEVE BING                   Fiddle/ Bass    http://www.laughinglizardsband.com

DAVE PORTER               Banjo

PEGGY CARTER           Hammer/Mountain Dulcimer http://www.peggycartermusic.com

BRIAN TURNER            Guitar  http://guitarlessonsbybrian.com

SHERYL HARTZ            Fiddle  http://www.mysteryridge.com

STEVE HARTZ               Banjo/Mandolin

JAMES PATTERSON    Beginning guitar/karaoke   http://www.Crosstronic.org

STEVE SEIFERT            Mountain Dulcimer  http://stephenseifert.com/

MARGARET WRIGHT    Mountain Dulcimer    http://www.jerrywrightfamily.com

LLOYD WRIGHT            Mountain Dulcimer

ANN NORRIS                   Autoharp

-x<>x-
See http://bayoucitymusicfest.com/ for more information!
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[MWBailey]

The
2012 Bayou City Old-Time Music and Dulcimer Festival!
July 26 - July 28-x<>x-
Classes for Mountain Dulcimer, Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, and other instruments!

New Workshop Schedule:

http://bayoucitymusicfest.com/#workshop

[Captain Quinlin Hopkins]

Is there a meet at epoch tonight?

By the way Zili Corrigan,  this should be an epic year for steampunk at dickens.  Hope to see you there.

[Arvis]

Is there a meet at epoch tonight?

By the way Zili Corrigan,  this should be an epic year for steampunk at dickens.  Hope to see you there.

 Sorry no, not tonight. They are held on Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. till (usually) 10:00 p.m.
The next next meet up will be this coming Wednesday on the 11th. Why, are you in the neighborhood?
 

[steamcowboy92]

i bounce back and forth between lubbock and amarillo all the time. hard to find anyone thats into it up here but the 21st theres supposed to be a big anime/steampunk/comicon in amarillo

[The Squire]

Steam Cowboy, the Amarillo con looks like a good place to be:

http://ama-con.amarillolibrary.org/

And the good crew of the Airship Isabella and the Airship Neo Dulcimer will be in attendance.