NOVEMBER steam & more...

TEXAS ~ Venus [just south of Ft. Worth]

Remember, Remember Steampunk November! 

We are looking forward to you joining us for our 4th annual Steampunk Party

Hosted at our own personal and private venue: The Amber Inn ~ 492 Cordes Dr, Venus TX 76084

OKLAHOMA ~ Tulsa

Tulsa Comic Con 2014 Wizard World

November 7th - 9th

Join tens of thousands of fans as they converge at the Cox Business Center at Tulsa Comic Con Wizard World Convention to celebrate the best in pop culture. Tulsa Comic Con brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Graphic Novels, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles, Anime, Manga & More! Tulsa Comic Con is brought to you by the group who produces the most widely attended Comic Con tour!


Show Hours:
Friday, November 7, 2014 - 3pm - 8pm
Saturday, November 8, 2014 - 10am - 7pm
Sunday, November 9, 2014 - 11am - 5pm
http://www.wizardworld.com/home-tulsa.html

 

 OCTOBER

Halloween Weekend Anime in OKC!     Izumicon!

A little about Izumicon...

Bridging the genres of anime with Japanese cultural exhibits, panels, and presentations, Izumicon has spent the last few years growing into an amazing anime convention. With a large number of our attendees choosing Izumicon as their very first convention, Izumicon offers every attendee a family friendly experience with a variety of fun ways to spend the weekend.
Izumicon is currently held at the Renaissance Hotel and Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City, OK. Because the convention is held in central Oklahoma, it's easy for fans to join us from not only Oklahoma, but Texas, Arkansas, and Kansas as well. With confirmed attendees joining us from across the country, it is easy to see why Izumicon promises to be a well-attended event on all fronts.

 

With a career spanning over two and a half decades, DANTE BASCO is a Hollywood actor who has become a cult classic and pioneering figure in Asian American cinema. He was first introduced in Steven Spielberg’s fairytale movie Hook, as “Rufio”, the leader of the Lost Boys. He quickly jumped to leading roles like Newline’s Take the Lead, opposite Antonio Banderas, and The Debut, which became the voice of a Filipino American generation. 20th Century Fox executives were so mesmerized by the uniqueness of Dante’s look and ability that they gave him a development deal for his own series and he starred in a pilot for Touchstone/ABC, The Chang Family Saves the World, written and produced by John Ridley and directed by Paris Barclay. Ever versatile, he’s “Jake Long” in Disney’s animated series American Dragon: Jake Long as well as “Prince Zuko” in Nickelodeon’s phenomenal hit, Avatar: The Last Airbender.
A young man of many talents, Dante is the founder of one of the largest weekly poetry venues in the country, “Da Poetry Lounge” in Los Angeles and he has also shared his spoken word poetry on Russell Simmons’ HBO Def Poetry Jam. He has also begun writing and producing his own features with his production company Kinetic Films, including Hang Loose, a (hilarious buddy) comedy with YouTube sensation KevJumba, winning the 2012 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Special Jury Prizes for “Best Actor” and “Best Newcomer” respectively.
From breakdancing in the streets of San Francisco to starring in movies on the silver screen, Dante Basco has become one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood and truly an Asian American icon.

STEAMPUNK INVASION This gathering of steampunk enthusiasts will include panels, a Steampunk Nerf Gun Battle, fencing demos and lessons, and more.

Sept. 12-14 at Dallas Heritage Village. steampunkinvasion.com

A Steam Maker's Affair

Saturday ~ September 27th~ 609 W. Sheridan Avenue Oklahoma City

Grab your goggles and sail your airships on over and join us for "A Steam Maker's Affair!"

A unique experience in the art of Steampunk, Victorian, and Deco culture hosted by:
The Darkfaery Subculture Magazine and supported by The Darkfaery Girls.

VENDORS & PERFORMERS: ( Upcoming complete list will be posted soon)

Mistresses of Ceremony (MC's) and live performances by the lovely Hexi Lee Voodoo
https://www.facebook.com/pinuphexi and The One and Only, Darkkitty Quinn.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darkkitty-The-Sadistic-Minx/109297035782397

Be sure to bring $5 per photo and pose in costume at the Steampunk photo booth by Danziger Photography.
https://www.facebook.com/DanzigerPhotobooth

Live performance by Christophe: http://ChristopheOnline.com/

Live DJ music by: Toxic Dragons Custom https://www.facebook.com/ToxicDragonsCustomLighting

Food schedule will be tea and snacks provided by Cyn, serving between 2 pm till 5pm.
Food trucks will be coming in and serving delicious foods between 5pm till 8pm.

Dallas Comicon Best End of an Academic Year!

Greetings steampunk fans!  

Yes, that's the Firefly crew! Yes, our reporter was amazed by thousands of fans trekking to see them!
Here's another great steampunk image she captured for us...

This was a fun way to wind up the academic year for sure!  If you have pics and adventures to share, please comment below & maybe you can be our next featured blogger for the Airship!

SUMMER FUN!

Have a great summer break everyone & if you are in the OKC area, you might want to attend SoonerCon in June. 

Fall events already planned!

Watch for the Steampunk Art Market in Norman on Boyd St. in September 2014! [details to follow]

November 7-8-9, Wizard World Tulsa Comic Con is sure to be lots of fun and nice shopping!  If you have an extra $500 you can hang out with William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy!

Conventions can be pricey, did you know you can volunteer [ & go for free]?  Here's the WW Tulsa Comic Con Volunteer Application!

Airship Crimson Steamers needs YOU!

Airship Crimson Steamers sent out a call for volunteers to host DIY sessions or other events.  Even High Tea volunteers are welcome!  Please comment below if you have an idea for an event or news about a steampunk event in the central OK area.  While you travel home for their summer, be sure to take pictures to share!

Have a GREAT summer break! 

Regards,
Dalynda Marie
Steampunk Weddings on Etsy, WedEclectic, & Pinterest!

Iron Thistle in April!  and Dallas ComicCon in May!

If you are looking for an excuse to wear your kilt or shop for leather garb, be sure to drive out to Yukon for the Iron Thistle!  Believe it or not, the [pork] haggis is GREAT!  https://www.facebook.com/IronThistle

Here's a funny article about British culture in OKC!
10 British things about OKC: http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2014/01/10-british-things-oklahoma-city-ok/

Dallas ComicCon hosts Firefly reunion!

http://www.fanexpodallas.com/

We are sending Josilyn to take great photos and report back!
Good luck on finals everyone!

Airship Crimson Steamers Prepare for Norman Med Fair!

Best new vendor @ Med Faire is Punk'dWorks! 

 Punk'dWorks is a husband and wife company traveling to conventions and fairs with hats, jewelry, corsets, and steampunk clothing.  Their web page is a few months out of date, but don't let this slow you down.  They brought lots of beautiful things to Norman last weekend & we were glad to have them.  They weren't sure how "steampunk would go over" here & were excited by the enthusiastic customers.

Awesome cosplay for Pirates of the Caribbean!

Steampunk author Tim Powers is credited with the inspiration for the series

 

Medieval Fair - Free Admission [Lloyd Noble parking $5]
April 4th, 5th, and 6th
10am to 7pm
Reaves Park
http://www.medievalfair.org/
https://www.facebook.com/MedievalFair

This year's artwork is by Leslie Davis Raymond of Norman. As a child she discovered the joy of art from the summer programs at the Firehouse Art Center and later through the Art Department at OU. She also performs in the cast of Medieval Fair as Princess Elizabeth de Burgh.
 
Her artwork truly encompasses all that is Medieval Fair. "I have adopted a style that is stylized and flattened reminiscent of medieval art before the development of perspective. I decided on a composition using a framework of asymmetrical and heavily decorated borders similar to those seen in illuminated manuscripts of the period. I have included elements to represent different popular aspects of the Medieval Fair without being specific to the symbolism of any particular groups. The lances and horses in regalia nod to the jousting tournaments. The chess king and pattern in the grass allude to the human chessboard. The falcon is for the Birds of Prey show, while the lute and goblet honor the performers and the fine food and drink. The line of shields is my reference to the SCA and the forge and spinning wheel symbolize the artisans creating living history as well as those selling their handmade goods."

Airship Crimson Steamers can find lots of steampunk artisans at the Fair - check out our blog from last year's event!  Watch for leather corsets and top hats, as well as goggles and costume pieces.

[while Professors Jeff Provine and Dalynda Evans work frantically on a "Steampunk 101" class for OU's Intersession, here is something to keep you busy this weekend...

Lyric will be holding a costume sale on March 14 & 15
Hours are 1pm - 7pm on Friday and 10am - 4pm on Saturday
Lyric's Production Center
1801 NW 16th
OKC, OK


Items for sale include:
Costumes
Vintage Clothing
Shoes
Fabric yardage
Wedding Dresses
Formal Gowns
Cash and Credit Cards will be accepted.