Catch the Steampunk Express in TX in April!

Three day Steampunk event April 24-26, 2015 sponsored by The Texas State Railroad

https://www.texasstaterr.com/events.php

Friday, April 24 - Wine Tasting& Photo Train – Enjoy a sampling of East Texas wines. Photo opportunities for those in costume in front of a working 1917 steam engine at the Palestine Depot and at the historic 1890’s turntable in Maydelle. Also, photo opportunities (including in the cab) with the 1927 #610. This locomotive is famous for having pulled The Freedom Train across Texas in 1976.

Saturday, April 25 – High Tea & Whiskey Tasting – The High Tea features traditional Victorian teas plus sandwiches, pastries and desserts or partake of the whiskey tasting, featuring five types of whiskey.

Saturday, April 25 – Victorian Dinner Train & Absinthe Tasting – Dine in style on a traditional Victorian dinner or hang out in the vintage Café Observation Car and experience a traditional absinthe tasting with a variety of offerings.

Saturday, April 25 – Steampunk Festival – day-long festival at the Palestine Depot features steampunk vendors, entertainment, costume contest and photo backdrops for those in costume!

Saturday, April 25 – Steampunk Performance – (details TBA) This show will take place after the Victorian Dinner Train returns to the station.

Sunday, April 26 – Victorian Brunch Train.

Phone Business Office (Monday–Friday 8-5) 903-683-2561 Reservations or Directions 903-683-3451 or 1-877-726-7245 (toll-free)

Iron Thistle!

If you cannot make the train event in TX, then try some haggis at the OK Iron Thistle!

https://www.facebook.com/events/342550282613494

March is busy! Irish Fest, Medieval Fair & Steampunk in CO!

North Texas Irish Festival 

http://www.ntif.org/performers/index.html

From Scottish Clans to a Celtic Village, traditional music to chalk artists. There is never a dull moment at NTIF. So, while you are walking between stages or relaxing after a lunch of Irish Stew and Guinness, stop by and visit one of the many attractions at NTIF.

2015 Dates & Times

Friday, March 6th  6:00-11:00pm

Saturday, March 7th   10:30am-11:30pm

Sunday, March 8th   11:30am-7:30pm

Location  Fair Park, Dallas, TX

 

 

Ye 'ole Medieval Fair of Norman!

https://www.facebook.com/MedievalFairhttps://www.facebook.com/MedievalFair

AnamolyCon in Denver ~ March 27th to 29th

Photos and contribution by Richard Spears

March 27 - 29 is AnomalyCon! It is the coolest Steampunk con in Colorado. I go to a lot of different cons, but this is by far my favorite! I am so excited for this year! It looks like it is going to be the biggest one yet. The one thing I love is everyone is so laid back - and they are there to meet other people. It makes you feel like you know everyone and they all want to talk to you. In fact this year I am going with friends I actually met at last years AnomalyCon. I love the way everyone's costumes are just an extension of themselves. I love to meet the hidden personality when they let go for three days. I would love to extend my personal invitation to 2015 AnomalyCon March 27-29 - Denver, Colorado!
For more info, check out https://www.anomalycon.com/

 

Thanks to the Steampunk Punisher, Richard Spears, for writing for us!  Although Rich is from CO, his family is from Tulsa & he's a HUGE OU fan, so he's an honorary member of the Airship Crimson Steamers.

OU's COLLEGECON is back!

The event will begin at 7 p.m. | Feb. 27 in the Union Ballroom

Join us Feb. 27th for speakers, video game tournaments, vendors, cosplay contests and your chance to WIN an Xbox One prize pack!
Check out Brent’s youtube page here: https://www.youtube.com/user/brentalfloss
The following groups will be at CollegeCon this year:
- Brentalfloss
- Impact Props
- Arashi Taiko
- League of Legends - Boomer League
- GHQ
- Ubisoft
- The Royal Manticorian Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association
- Vintage Stock
- Tokyo In Tulsa
- Action Figure Toy Museum
- Quidditch Team
- Sooner Smash Brothers
- Jedi OKC
- DZ Games and Comics
- Animation Society
- Wizards Asylum
- One Stop Anime
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Fabulous February Fandom Frivolity!

We have Fabulous February Fandom Frivolity!

Dallas Comic Con FAN DAYS! Feb. 7th

http://dallas.culturemap.com/eventdetail/dallas-comic-con-fan-days-2015/

Visitors can meet their film and TV stars, shop aisles packed with all the latest geek gear, hunt for that elusive classic comic book, take pictures with fans dressed as favorite characters, listen to Q&A sessions with celebs and see sketch duels.

Special guests will include: John Barrowman (Arrow, Doctor Who), Stephen Amell (Arrow), Katie Cassidy (Arrow), Melissa McBride (The Walking Dead), Christopher Judge (Stargate SG-1), Nichelle Nichols (Star Trek), Terry Farrell (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Emma Caulfield (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Chris Sarandon (The Princess Bride, The Nightmare Before Christmas), Ken Page (The Nightmare Before Christmas), Colin Baker (Doctor Who) and Billie Piper (Doctor Who).

ConDFW is a science fiction and fantasy convention featuring writing/publishing based programming, science programming, an excellent collection of guests, art show, rooms of board gaming, a charity book swap and auction, a short story contest, a costume contest, and a slew of non-traditional activities such as the Sci-Fi Spelling Bee. We welcome one and all to show up, hang out, meet old friends, make new ones, and have an excellent time!  February 13-15, 2015 Location: Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre, Dallas, TX

Birthday Hullabaloo featuring Abney Park

Friday, February 20, 2015 Doors open at 6pm & show is 8pm to 11pm

Tulsa, OK

Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame

http://www.jazzhalltickets.com/ 

Watch for Guest Blogger Steampunk-Punisher Rich Spears from CO in March!

Rich is a steampunk artisan who transforms Nerf into vintage steampunk and diesel punk weaponry for play and for show.  He'll also share his favorite event photos from AnamolyCon.

The North Texas Irish Festival is also in March!

This event is sure to please.  Many friends and families drive south to enjoy great music, unique Celtic art, and most of all indulge in fine foods and ales.  Check back for 411

Steampunk Snowdown Jan. 28th in CO

37th Annual Steampunk Snowdown! Jan. 28th-Feb. 1st!

http://www.snowdown.org/Home.html

Dieselpunk New Year!

Happy New Year!

The holidays continue! Downton Abbey's Season 5 will warm 2015!

Lady Mary will shock us with her exploits and Lady Rose will dazzle us with her shenanigans. I dare not write another word.  I've already watched 8 episodes and am 'patiently' waiting for the UK Christmas special to be loaded to YouTube.

January is a great time to visit Norman's NEW thrift shops!

Main Street in Norman, OK is the new home of Outreach Thrift [near Big Lots] and a brand new Goodwill [next to Wattaburger].  They each have sister stores on East 12th Street.  The Outreach Thrift is near the Eastside Walmart & the Goodwill is next to the Harbor Freight.

Great out-of-season items include: swim goggles, water guns, and plastic pumpkins.  All of these can be sanded, painted and 'steampunked' during the shorter, colder days of winter.  Just be sure to have proper ventilation.

Look for Disney's Atlantis & Treasure Planet for a bargain price.  These animated movies are a great way to corrupt younglings towards the steampunk aesthetic.

Steampunk accessories are found year-round now @ Hastings & Party Galaxy!

As steampunk and diesel punk become more 'mainstream' a few albeit plastic yet affordable options do exist on Main Street.  Hastings has goggles and a few other accessories with Harry Potter fandom. {Spellcheck doesn't know the word 'fandom'.  Yay! Maybe we aren't as 'mainstream' as I'd feared.}  Anyway, Party Galaxy keeps their steampunk costume bits year round.  Annoying really, since they are not considered 'Halloween' costumes and put on sale.  *sigh*

Lastly...

If wishes were horses...we'd all be in California for the Steampunk Carnival aboard the Queen Mary!  http://hrmsteam.com/venue

Happy New Year Crimson Steamers!

If you are interested in sharing your steampunk and/or dieselpunk ideas/stories/projects, please comment below!  Also, Airship Crimson Steamers is looking for student leaders at OU for the 2015-16 academic year! Join our Facebook group & volunteer!

December

Victorian Walk in Guthrie Dec. 13th 5pm to 9pm

 Best Family Event of the Season just north of OKC

http://www.guthriesterritorialchristmas.com/WALK.html

Victorian Walk [or ride!]Evenings are the highlights of Guthrie's Territorial Christmas Celebration. No where else can you spend an evening strolling brick streets enjoying life as it was in Christmas's past.

Windows throughout the Downtown Historic District come alive with living scenes depicting  the joys of the season. There will be roving carolers and peanut vendors in the streets, shopkeepers and elegant folks dressed for the celebration in period costumes and the welcoming ambiance you've have come to expect in Historic Guthrie.


Constance Bleu Vert

So very excited! Local artisan Contance Bleu Vert's artwork covers the walls in the lobby of the Pollard Theatre in Guthrie from December 4th through January 4th. If you plan to attend any of the performances of "a Territorial Christmas" take time to view the works of BleuVert.

She is also a picture window postcard during the December 13th Territorial Christmas walk in Guthrie! She'll sip tea and work on a charcoal sketch in the window of the very elegant Vencedora Boutique. 122 West Oklahoma Ave. Guthrie OK from 5pm until 9 pm that evening!

Airship Crimson Steamers

Wishes you and yours a Happy Holiday Season!

We'll search for great New Year's Eve events & post again soon!