Symposium Entertainment
Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls! Welcome to the second annual Steampunk Empire Symposium; thank you for being a part of this totally inaccurate historical event. Within these pages you will find descriptions of many of the fantastic events and shenanigans to be found at this years Symposium, but please be warned!
Due to such a large gathering of such finely dressed anachronaughts a temporal rift in time and space has occured . . . you may witness strange Hoopy Froods from the other side wandering around like lost souls in a state of confusion . . . they can be identified by their odd dress (or near lack thereof ), their insistence on carrying their towels, and their bemused or bewildered gaze. They are “mostly” harmless and can safely be ignored, or engaged with gently.
We are looking forward to a fabulous weekend of mirth and manners, and wish you a fantastic time. To thank you for joining us and making this such a brilliant weekend, the Symposium would like to extend an exclusive offer to all this year’s attendees . . . buy your 2014 Steampunk Symposium badge by “May the 4th” using the discount code 13SES14 and you will save 40% off the advance ticket price. Visit www.SteampunkSymposium. com or www.ThePandoraSociety.com to buy your badge before the end of the week.
October 11-13, 2013
pandoracon.com For the comfort and safety of all attending the Symposium, please abide by these common sense rules: 1. You must wear your membership badge at all times to be admitted to any convention function. 2. Possession of alcoholic beverages by anyone under 21 years of age is grounds for expulsion from the convention without refund. 3. Please keep all behavior that polite attendees would find publicly offensive in your hotel rooms. 4. Steampunk Empire Symposium and Pandora Promotions LLC are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged property, or for injuries sustained during the course of the convention. 5. Announced events and guests are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice. Every effort will be made to announce any changes via the Internet and pre- convention publications but sometimes last-minute changes will occur. 6. We reserve the right to ask you to leave the convention and refuse to refund your membership money if you are behaving in an uncivilized manner. 7. Please abide by our weapons policy: All weapons must be non-working and peace bonded. Bladed weapons (including sword canes) must be cased or sheathed at all times. Any firearms or antique firearms used in costuming must have the firing mechanisms disabled, bolt, flint, match or firing pin removed or have the trigger restrained by a member of our security staff. Live ammunition is prohibited. 8. No horseplay in the common areas. Any weapon used in an offensive manner will be confiscated and rule #6 enforced. 9. Please do not abuse our hotels facilities or hotel staff. Room Parties and other announcements may be dropped off at our Information Desk. 10. Wear appropriate clothing in the common areas; nudity needs to remain in the hotel guest rooms.
Page 1 SYMPOSIUM GUESTS OF HONOUR Whom Shall One Telegraph? THE APPARITION ABOLISHERS! The Apparition Abolishers are a group of steampunk costumers, artists, prop-makers, and performers based in Nashville, TN. The group won Best in Show at the Dragon*Con 2009 Masquerade Costume Contest with their 1st set of group costumes and again in 2012 with a set of mechanical wings. The Clocktease Burlesque and Dr. Torque’s Traveling Exposition of Curious Contraptions and Fantastical Oddities were launched in 2011 at Geek Media Expo. Their artistic endeavors include unique costumes, a web comic, a short film, music video collaboration, and various oddities and contraptions.
Journalist and writer EMILIE P. BUSH has written two Steampunk novels. Her first, Chenda and the Airship Brofman, was a “ripping good yarn!” and the tale was a 2010 Semi-finalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award (ABNA). New this year, The Gospel According to Verdu picks up the epic tale where Chenda left off – high in the skies. In the Spring of 2012, Emilie P. Bush teamed up with illustrator William Kevin Petty for the first ever children’s Steampunk picture book : Her Majesty’s Explorer: a Steampunk bedtime story. This charming tale topped the BESTSELLER list at Amazon. The follow-up Steamduck Learns to FLY! released October 10, 2012, and also made several bestseller lists at Amazon.
STEAMPUNK BOBA FETT ( John F. Strangeway) is one of the most recognized figures in both the Steampunk and Star Wars fan communities. The idea originated in John’s lifelong love ofStar Wars and in particular the cult figure of bounty hunter Boba Fett. He had the idea for a Steampunk variation for quite some time but lacked the resources to build the suit to match his vision. That changed at AnachroCon 2009, where he met Matt Silva of Penny Dreadful Productions. A few months later the two began work on the suit, which debuted at Dragon*Con Page 2 2009 to overwhelming acclaim. John and Matt are featured prominently in the PBS documentary “Four Days at Dragon*Con.”
Author, actress and playwright LEANNA RENEE HIEBER grew up in rural Ohio inventing ghost stories. She graduated with a BFA in Theatre from Miami University, and a focus in the Victorian Era. She adapted works of 19th Century literature for the stage and her one-act plays have been produced around the country. Her debut novel, The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker, first in her Strangely Beautiful saga, landed on Barnes & Noble’s bestseller lists, won two 2010 Prism Awards (Best Fantasy Romance, Best First Book), and is currently in development as a musical theatre production and will be reissued in revised new editions via Tor / Macmillan. DARKER STILL: A Novel of Magic Most Foul, first in the Magic Most Foul trilogy was named on the INDIE NEXT LIST as a recommended title by the American Booksellers Association. She is currently serializing the finale of this series in the manner of the Victorians at http://leannareneebooks.blogspot.com. Her books have been chosen for national book club editions and have been translated into several languages. THE ETERNA FILES, her new Gaslamp Fantasy saga from Tor / Macmillan will release in 2014 alongside the Strangely Beautiful re-releases.
AY-LEEN THE PEACEMAKER (Diana M. Pho) is a fandom scholar, activist, blogger, and general rabble-rouser. She has traveled the country as a professional convention speaker about social justice issues. Her academic published work can be found inSteampunk Magazine: Issues 1 – 7(Combustion Books, 2011), Fashion Talks: Undressing the Power of Style (SUNY Press, 2012), and Steaming into a Victorian Future (Scarecrow Press, 2012). Ay-leen has been interviewed about steampunk and its evolving subculture for many media outlets, including BBC America, the Travel Channel, HGTV, and the Science Channel; the websites Airship Ambassador, Racialicious, and NerdCaliber; and the books The Steampunk Bible (Abrams Image, May 2011), Steampunk: Reloaded(Tachyon Publications, 2010), and The WisCon Chronicles Vol 5 (Aqueduct Press, 2010). Ay-leen currently lives and works in New York City for Tor Books & blogs for Tor.com. You can follow her academic work on Academia.edu.
Page 3 JOHN WHITE has worked as a courtroom artist, served with the United States Air Force, lived in three countries, climbed to the top of Mt. Vesuvius, was privileged to be the Art Director for the Honor Flight Northwest Ohio. John turned his hand to the world of Steampunk in 2010 with The Airship Neverland Trilogy. His first Book Tales of the Airship Neverland: a steampunk fairy tale was released in 2012,and was nominated for the 2012 Steamcon IV Airship Award in the written category. The second book in the series Captain Hook and The Pirates of Mars is slated for a May 2013 release.
BETHALYNNE BAJEMA is a Michigan native with 15 years of experience as a professional artist. Her artwork has been featured in magazines such as Dark Beauty, Dark Realms, Real Detroit, Cthulhu Sex, and Weird Tales, along with contributions to the books Vampire Art Now, Gothic Art Now and John Santerineross’ two coffee table books, Dream and Fruit of the Secret God. She currently spends much of her time juggling too many projects, attempting to be a writer who doesn’t include squirrel references too often and working along side her fiancee –artist Myke Amend.
Lurking out from the shadows, THE VAGABONDS are a crew of nomadic, crime solving, ninja bandits who have an absurd love for terrorizing Boston, Michigan, and Ohio areas. They’d go farther, but because of their fearless leader’s love for messing with machinery he really shouldn’t be touching, that’s about as far as they’ve been able to get. But stay tuned! A few miles of rope, and this may get fixed. From terrorizing “The Man” to assembling like minded individuals into coherent masses for posing and picture taking, they do it all. Being conventionally recognized doesn’t really suit their style at times, but being the good hearted individuals they are, they’ll easily be prepared to give creative instruction on any manner of topics.
Page 4 SYMPOSIUM ENTERTAINMENT
PICKLED BROTHERS CIRCUS with their Fire-Eating, Mental Floss, Sword Swallowing, Glass Walking, Bed of Nails, Juggling and other amazing feats of skill will MC the fantastic line up of entertainment that the Symposium has prepared.
Cincinnati-based AUTOMATON is the premiere power metal troupe. As a concept group, the band weaves their steampunk epic through stage costume, larger-than-life glory-seeking lyrics, and a heavy sound. AUTOMATON’s influences include the classic Iron Maiden and Dio, as well as modern power metal acts such as Falconer and Turisas. Listeners can expect AUTOMATON’s high- energy stage show to reflect the story of their dramatic journey traveling between two bitterly divided nations. Bring your tankards, top hats and MAVERICKS to the Symposium, and prepare to sing along. And headbang.
CHAKRAS originated in 2008. As time progressed and members changed, the sound has progressed to the personality of the current 2010 lineup. Influences range from Faith No More, Lacuna Coil, Tool, Tori Amos to Mazzy Star. Chakras drummer, Steve K., & guitarist, Bill M., both came from metal backgrounds. This is balanced by Bassist, Jeff C., Guitarist , Mark S., & Keyboardist / Cello, Trice S., who come from mainstream rock backgrounds. Andrea’s vocal stylings fall somewhere in the middle. The music is dynamic, exhibiting a wealth of emotion, and running from orchestral nuance to brute force.
DRUNK & SAILOR rock the boat with rousing drinking songs and sea chanteys performed in a highly interactive format. “Lucky” audience members might find themselves dragged onstage to be part of the crew!
Page 5 A chemist, a time traveler, a gentleman explorer, and a mad genius join forces… to save the world with their aural odysseys of steam, strife, and romance! THE EXTRAORDINARY CONTRAPTIONS, those dimension- hopping rock-and-rollers from Atlanta, Georgia, create a total art centered upon epic songwriting and superb musicianship as they spin their melodical tales from a time that never was. They effortlessly fuse the steampunk aesthetic, a DIY work ethic, and rock and roll sensibilities to offer a unique experience that grows and evolves with each new timestream they visit.
FORD THEATRE REUNION have been described as “one of the strangest, most interesting, eclectic bands I’ve ever heard. I don’t know if they fit any genre/classification . . . If you like NEW sounds F T R is the ticket.” (Yelp!); “Visually resplendent, full of performance daring and stylistically indefinable . . . a dark musical carnival”
A sultry, graceful, powerful French-born singer, percussionist and a fiery punk rock guitarist from the golden days of the hardcore scene blended their diverse talents to form FRENCHY AND THE PUNK in 2005. Imagine Django Reinhardt, Johnny Ramone, Siouxsie Sioux and Edith Piaf jamming together at an event hosted by Tim Burton. This is what it might sound like. The unlikely pairing has since released 5 full-length CDs, produced a live concert DVD and performed over 600 shows together all across the U.S. and in Europe. In May 2012, Yahoo Music called them one of the top 25 duos in the US. Their show is a carnival of two that will take you from Paris to CBGBs and back again. A rollicking flapper folk punk cabaret with cleverly crafted songs, pop hooks, Taiko meets Rio de Janeiro pounding drum instrumentals and true DIY attitude.
They are courtesans, veiled dancers to sultans and kings, illuminating decadence with the precision of their hips. Or they are princesses of the East, the finest beauties of their people, trailing riches wherever they step. Or they are sorceresses from beyond the farthest mountains who cast the spells of their craft with flying skirts and a quirk of ruby
Page 6 lips. Though their origins may be shrouded in mystery, one thing is certain: when LES ODALISQUES step out of the airship and onto the stages of the West, nothing will ever be the same again.
QIET started their rise on the Huntington music scene in 2009. What started out as an eclectic arrangement of musicians and instruments has recently grown in to a driven and focused collective, incorporating vastly different music genres to create their unique style. Such a wide range of influence makes for an audibly diverse concert, but the energy that the band brings to the stage make each Qiet show a force of nature. Definitely not an experience to be missed.
Page 7 EVENTS, PANELS, & WORKSHOPS (in alphabetical order) THE AUTHOR AND WORLDBUILDING: CREATING THE AIRSHIP NEVERLAND UNIVERSE ( JOHN R. WHITE) - The author will discuss the process of creating a cohesive a realistic, textured, and multicultural universe, used in the Tales of the Airship Neverland series. Whether you’re an aspiring author, Dungeon Master or up and coming demigod, the panel will discuss everything from cultures to meta-fiction to mapmaking.
BARTITSU (RING OF STEEL) - Popularized by the works of Sir A. Conan Doyle, Bartitsu consists of several martial arts and fighting techniques blended together. Participants will get the chance to engage bartitsu-style moves on each other. The sexier gentleman is armed with wits and cool moves! Be advised that this class will require more movement, so restrictive garments will prevent participants from getting the full experience. Mats will be provided.
BELLYDANCE WORKSHOP (SHAIDAMYSTIC HIPS BELLY DANCE) - Haven’t you wanted to try it yourself? Shaida will instruct men and women in the basics of bellydance. Absolute beginners welcome; modifications made for intermediate and advanced dancers. (Corsets discouraged; put ‘em on after class, ladies!) $5/person charge.
BUILDING A STEAMPUNK WORLD (INTRIGUE FACTORY WORKSHOP) - Are you on an airship crew, Captain of a submersible, or ready to travel through earth or time in your Augernaut or Chrononaut? Then you should have pictures of your Steam-driven creations. In this panel, participants will have the opportunity to create scenes from their imagination through discussion of ideas and the instruction in the use of DoGA L-3. DoGA L-3 is freeware and a beginning level CGI modeler. It is easy to learn and first time users will be able to create an Airship in under 15 min. (Note: Bring your laptop, but DoGA only runs on PC platforms. Sorry, No Macs.)
BUSTLE DRAPERY: HOW SCARLETT TURNED CURTAINS INTO A GOWN ( JESSICA CRUTCHFIELD) - Have you ever wondered how Scarlett O’Hara turned a set of curtains into a beautiful gown? In this class I will teach you the basics of how to drape a bustle. This will be a hands-on class, and if you have curtains, a tablecloth, or just a few yards of fabric to make that perfect bustle piece, bring them to class! You do not need any sewing experience, however it will make finishing easier. I will have a limited number of kits that include fabric made up for sale ($15-25) for this work shop. The class will have a small materials fee for those making bustles with their own material ($5). If you are bringing
Page 8 your own material please make sure that all edges are finished, or lined so that all the raw edges are enclosed.
CABINET OF CURIOSITIES (THE VAGABONDS) - Monsters, artifacts and much more. The Vagabonds have been all over the place and seen a lot of stuff. Now they want to share with you some of the oddities they have collected over the years.
Page 9 CANE FIGHTING- VIOLENCE THE GENTLEMANLY WAY (RING OF STEEL) - The cane, a simple stick, evolved into a highly sophisticated martial art during the Victorian era. Attendees get the opportunity to learn and practice cane fighting techniques adapted for stage (no hitting each other, sorry guys) with a partner. A pleasant time is guaranteed for all!
CENTURY OF THE BEARD (ZEBULON VITRUVIUS PIKE) - The Nineteenth Century was a renaissance of facial adornment and experimentation. Never before or since has the beard been such an exquisite and varied presentation of unabashed masculinity. Herein, find abut a poor sampling of the magnificence that was the Century of the Beard.
CHARM, SWAGGER AND BRAVADO: A GUIDE TO CONVENTION CONFIDENCE (AIRSHIP ARCHON) - Do you have trouble talking to people at conventions? Do you feel like an outsider amongst other convention goers? This panel will provide you with some great hints, tips and tricks to building your self-esteem, confidence and how to play off of your strengths and weaknesses.
CONCHEMISTRY 110: INTRO TO HOME BREWING (THE TRAVELING REVELERS) - We love great beer. You love beer. The Traveling Revelers introduce Home Brewing as the preferred method of obtaining great beer!! We will discuss the very basics of home brew: What you will need and how to do it. (It is simple, really!) This round the table type discussion encourages conversation and idea sharing among our brewers and future brewers. Come meet other brewers. 21+
CONSOCIOLOGY 210: THE ZEN OF FLIRTING (THE TRAVELING REVELERS) - As accustomed as they are to being called upon by the heads of state around the world to educate their most favored offspring in the ways of being a gentleperson, The Traveling Revelers have generously accepted an engagement by an anonymous patron, who may or may not be the Emperor of Norway, once again to share their insights into the world of flirting. Flirting as a social activity. Flirting as the thing in and of itself. While this workshop is focused on the basics of flirting, even those proclaimed as experts enjoy new practical advice and advice on practicing.
Page 10 FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH - SCHEDULE 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM 8 PM 9 PM 10PM 11PM Midnight Craft & Games & Craft Room II Salon Terrace Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Curiosities Exhibit I Salon Terrace Artifact Registration Artifact Registration Artifact Registration Artifact Registration Curiosities Exhibit Closed Vendor Hall Vendor Ballroom Hall Vendor Open Hall Vendor Open Hall Vendor Open Hall Vendor Open Hall Vendor Open Hall Vendor Open Hall Vendor Closed Workshop C&D Salon Forge's Dr. Lab Welding Francy Dave . Make-and-take Archon Airship . Debate Great The Tesla Show: Game vs. Watt Bush P. Emilie . Reading Renee Leanna Hieber . 210: ConSociology Flirting of Zen The Revelers Traveling Panels Salon B of Overview Steampunk Bush P. Emilie . Corsetmaking Demonstration Crutchfield Jessica . Airship of Tales Neverland White John . & Swagger Charm, guide a Bravado: convention to confidence Archon Airship . the Meet Apparition Abolishers Apparition Abolishers . & Gadgets Gizmos Doodads Vagabonds The Panels Salon A and Scientists Mad Engineers: Madder DIY Victorian Culture Finke Emily . 320 Steampunk Archon Airship . History Maintaining A.K. Alexander/Sheena Pennell . in Steampunk the To I: Comics and Dirigible Beyond the of M Queen Empire Fork Red . to Arsenic From Victorian Zinc: & Rituals Beauty Makeup Techniques Carney- Donnette Meg & Bogard HMAS Perkins, Dauntless . Symposium Games North Patriot Airship Recruitment & Tea Party Airship Recruitment & Tea Party Airship Recruitment & Tea Party Main Stage Main Room Patriot Raiser Fund Bros Pickled 6:30 Mystic Shaida 6:45 Dance Belly Hips Reunion Theatre Ford 7:00 Ceremony Opening Qiet 9:00 Dance Belly Hips Mystic Shaida 10:00 check Sound Contraptions Extraordinary The 11:00 Registration Lobby Hotel Registration Open Registration Open Registration Open Registration Open Registration Open Registration Open Registration Closed 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM 8 PM 9 PM 10PM 11PM Midnight FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH - SCHEDULE
Page 11 SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH - SCHEDULE 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM Noon 10AM 11AM Room Malifaux Craft & Games & Craft Terrace Salon II Salon Terrace Craft & Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Exhibit Curiosities Curiosities Curiosities Curiosities Curiosities Curiosities Curiosities Curiosities Exhibit Open Exhibit Open Exhibit Open Exhibit Exhibit Open Exhibit Open Exhibit Open Exhibit Open Exhibit Terrace Salon I Salon Terrace Open Open Open Open Open Open Ballroom Vendor Hall Vendor Hall Vendor Hall Vendor Hall Vendor Hall Vendor Hall Vendor Hall Vendor Dealers Only Dealers ...... Alike! Dance ComeOff Workshop Workshop Abolishers Seminar & Seminar Electronics Bellydance Lab Aether Salon C&D Salon Steampunk Workshop 1 Workshop Violence the Violence the Top Hats Top the Ring of Steel of Ring Steel of Ring Steel of Ring Fashion Show Fashion Swordplay- for Swordplay- Emilie P. Bush P. Emilie Cane Fighting: Cane Apparition The Fisticuffs: When Fisticuffs: Mystic Hips Belly Hips Mystic Chronicle Awards Chronicle Ladies and Gents and Ladies Gentlemanly Way Gentlemanly Professor Charles Professor ...... World Panels Salon B Building Oddities Curiosites Apparition Cabinet of Cabinet Exposition Abolishers Ay-leen the Ay-leen Steampunk Steampunk Peacemaker Teks of Clan The Author& Bethalynne B Bethalynne Worldbuilding John R. White R. John Emilie P. Bush P. Emilie Steampunk Art Steampunk The Vagabonds The Contraptions and Contraptions Medical Quackery Medical Steam Around the Around Steam Trash to Treasure: to Trash Persona Workshop Persona ...... Pike Beard Corset Panels for Men for Salon A Alchemy Workshop Prominent of the Bustle the of The Mustache The a of Fit Proper Airship Archon Airship Archon Airship Archon Airship Archon Airship Makes the Man the Makes Intrigue Factory Intrigue Steampunk 101 Steampunk Prop & Costume & Prop From Disaster to Disaster From Zebulon Vetruvius Zebulon Dashing: Dressing Dashing: The Century of the of Century The Posteriors: The Art The Posteriors: Jessica Crutchfield Jessica Games Game 1 Game Mustache Challenge Sillhouette Relay Race Relay Symposium Competition Patriot North Patriot Corset Lacing Corset NERF Duelling NERF Duelling NERF and NERF Skeet NERF and Skeet NERF and ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` bands Brigade Main Stage Main Patriot Room Patriot 2:30 Chakras 2:30 Sound check all check Sound Automaton 1:00 4:00 Marmalade 4:00 1:45 Sound check Sound 1:45 12:00 sound check sound 12:00 Registration Lobby Hotel Registration Open Registration Open Registration Open Registration Open Registration Open Registration Open Registration Open 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM Noon 10AM 11AM
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Page 12 SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH - SCHEDULE 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM 8 PM 9 PM 10PM 11PM Midnight Room Craft & Games & Craft Terrace Salon II Salon Terrace Craft & Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Open Open Open Terrace Salon I Salon Terrace Curiosities Exhibit Curiosities Exhibit Curiosities Exhibit Curiosities Exhibit Curiosities Curiosities Exhibit Curiosities Closed Closed Ballroom Vendor Hall Vendor Hall Vendor Vendor Hall Open Hall Vendor Open Hall Vendor Open Hall Vendor . . . . . Airship Bartitsu Bret Daly Bret a Guide & Workshop Seminar & Seminar Inebriation Electronics Aether Lab Aether Salon C&D Salon Theories of Theories Workshop 2 Workshop Ring of Steel of Ring Passepartout Demonstration Bustle Drapery Bustle Calamity Dawn Calamity Leather Crafting Leather Victorian Erotica Victorian with a Steampunk a with Professor Charles Professor Jessica Crutchfield Jessica Flair for Beginners: for Flair . . . . 101 255) Finke Farrier Panels Culture Salon B 255) (21+) 255) Ay-leen the Ay-leen the Ay-leen Peacemaker Peacemaker Hieber, Emily Hieber, Envisioning a Envisioning Capt. Adriana Capt. Better Society Better ConChemistry Home Brewing Home Leanna Renee Leanna and Alternative and Sir Ernest & Dr. & Ernest Sir Minority Groups Minority Men's Best Legs Best Men's First Symposium First Competition (Rm Competition Competition (Rm Competition Steampunk Music Steampunk Brewing (Rm 255) (Rm Brewing 110: Intro to Home to Intro 110: Traveling Revelers Traveling Revelers Traveling Occult & Mysticism & Occult in the Victorian Era Victorian the in . . . . Panels Jackets Salon A Victorian Inebriation Adam Ant: into Military into and Steam! and Steampunk in Steampunk Emilie P. Bush P. Emilie Archon Airship Calamity Dawn Calamity Modding Coats Modding Queen M of the of M Queen Red Fork Empire Fork Red Comics II: Capes II: Comics From Regiment to Regiment From Parties for All Ages All for Parties Races Games Symposium Patriot North Patriot Duelling Tea Setup for Dirigible for Setup Dirigible Races Dirigible Pickled Bros Circus Bros Pickled ` ` ` 10:00 Les Odalisques Les 10:00 Sailor 11:00 Frenchy and the Punk the and Frenchy 11:00 5:30 Les 5:30 Odalisques Main Stage Main Patriot Room Patriot 6:00 Drunk and Drunk 6:00 8:00 The Extraordinary Contraptions Extraordinary The 8:00 9:00 Sound check Sound 9:00 Registration Lobby Hotel Registration Open Registration Open Registration Open Registration Registration Closed 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM 8 PM 9 PM 10PM 11PM Midnight
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Page 13 SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH - SCHEDULE 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM Noon 10AM 11AM Room Room Closed Room Craft & Games & Craft Games & Craft Terrace Salon II Salon Terrace Craft & Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Games & Craft Open Room Exhibit Curiosities Curiosities Curiosities Exhibit Open Exhibit Open Exhibit Terrace Salon I Salon Terrace Curiosities Closed Exhibit Open Open Open Open Open Closed Ballroom Vendor Hall Vendor Hall Vendor Hall Vendor Hall Vendor Hall Vendor Hall Vendor Hall Vendor . . . . Sound of Sound Building a Building Workshop Workshop Seminar & Seminar Theremin ' Theremin to Play the Play to Best about Best Electronics Aether Lab Aether Salon C&D Salon Workshop 3 Workshop Steampunk? Aloysius Fox Aloysius Extravaganza Zalikir's Magic Zalikir's Intrigue Factory Intrigue The Vagabonds The Steampunk World Steampunk Professor Charles Professor Proximity, or 'How or Proximity, What Do You Like You Do What Angelique X Stacy X Angelique . . . . (Yet) Hieber Panels Playlist Salon B Fantasy Goths in Goths Fiction and Fiction Steampunk Ay-leen the Ay-leen & Clockwork & Clan of Teks of Clan Peacemaker in Steampunk in Emilie P. Bush P. Emilie Leanna Renee Leanna Who Don't Sew Don't Who Dowdy Librarians Dowdy Hookers: Women Hookers: Sewing for Those for Sewing Steampunk Music Steampunk LGBTQ in Science in LGBTQ . . . . . Panels Salon A (reprise) Insurance Workshop Workshop Science of Science Steampunk Emily Finke Emily The Mustache The Airship Archon Airship Makes the Man the Makes Intrigue Factory Intrigue Factory Intrigue Steampunk 210 Steampunk Unlimited Miles & Miles Unlimited Games Games Games Symposium Patriot North Patriot Closing Ceremony Closing ` ` ` check Check 2:00 Ford Theatre Reunion Theatre Ford 2:00 12:30 Frenchy and the Punk the and Frenchy 12:30 10:30 Les 10:30 10:45 Qiet 10:45 Odalisques Main Stage Main 10:00 Sound 10:00 Sound 12:00 Patriot Room Patriot 1:30 Sound check Sound 1:30 11:45 Fund Raiser Fund 11:45 Open Open Open Open Registration Registration Registration Registration Registration Hotel Lobby Hotel 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM Noon 10AM 11AM
Page 14 CORSETMAKING DEMONSTRATION ( JESSICA CRUTCHFIELD) - Watch up close and personal as this experienced corsetier shows you what goes into making a quality corset.
DOWDY LIBRARIANS AND CLOCKWORK HOOKERS - A LOOK AT WOMEN IN STEAMPUNK (EMILIE P. BUSH) - Sprouting from pulp fictions and boy’s adventure tales, Steampunk is a masculine genre - or is it? The panelist will debate the roles and characterizations of women in Steampunk Literature and Film.
DR FORGE’S WELDING LAB (DAVE FRANCY) - Did you know that electric arc welding was invented in the 1860’s? Come learn about molecular bonding of metals which has not changed since Victorian Era construction. See how an affordable machine can be safe, fun, and just plain awesome – and learn how you can use welding for your steampunk creations. Second half is hands-on - you can even try welding gears to a base yourself for a $5 materials fee!
DRINKING WITH CALAMITY DAWN (CALAMITY DAWN) - Noted local mixologist will talk about how to create your own cocktails and otherwise talk booze. Some lucky steampunkers will get to taste her concoctions!
ELECTRONICS SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP 1 (PROF. CHARLES AETHER LAB) - Light up your ray gun with Professor Charles. Professor Charles guides you through some basic electronics to give motion, lights, or Tesla energy to your inventions and contraptions. We begin with some basic symbols of the arcane art of electronics and wiring. Then we move on to basic operations of soldering and wire attachment. Finally, you will construct your own test board of illumination and if there is time then we will also construct a pulse illuminator. (Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.)
ELECTRONICS SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP 2 (PROF. CHARLES AETHER LAB) - Take your electronics to the next level and learn to build a sonic screwdriver. This is meant for people that have some basic electronics knowledge or people that attended the first seminar. Professor Charles will first help you make a series of 10 lights blink in a particular pattern. Then we will make some noise at a particular frequency using a basic speaker. Next, we will make
Page 15 some complementing and discordant tones using the same techniques. Finally, time permitting, we will use some of these combinations to control a servo. (Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.)
ELECTRONICS SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP 3 (PROF. CHARLES AETHER LAB) - This workshop is for all skill levels and followers of Tesla. Professor Charles encourages you to bring an electronics project, proposal, or problem that needs to be solved and we can work together to build, plan or modify it to fit your needs. This is an unstructured format to meet the needs anyone that has the spark if inspiration. (Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.)
ENVISIONING A BETTER STEAM SOCIETY: SOCIAL ISSUES &STEAMPUNK// (AY-LEEN THE PEACEMAKER) - A discussion panel where panel participants discuss their thoughts about finding aesthetic inspiration in a historical era rife with sexism, racism and classist thinking. Can the steampunk subculture come to terms with its problematic past, or are we just repeating history, except with ray guns? Together with the audience, we hope to engage in an open dialogue about whether steampunk confronts or condones the historical ideas behind its inspiration, how nineteenth century thinking is re-interpreted in the present day, and what makes steampunk actually “punk.”
FASHION SHOW (THE APPARITION ABOLISHERS) - Come see some of the finest costumes at the con! For details on entering, see the registration table.
THE FIRST SYMPOSIUM HOME BREWING COMPETITION - The Traveling Revelers invite Home Brewers to bring one or more batches to Room 255, and invite interested people to come assist in judging. Bring $5 to donate to charity. Full rules available at Registration. 21+
FISTICUFFS- WHEN THE TOP HATS COME OFF (RING OF STEEL) - An introduction to hand-to-hand combat techniques both historical and modern, all adapted for safe use in stage applications. This is a hands-on workshop, so to speak, so attendees should come prepared to do some moving. (Corsets and other restricted garments will do just fine.) No friend or partner to beat up? Not to worry! We’ll either match you up with another participant or pair you with one of our members.
FROM ARSENIC TO ZINC: VICTORIAN BEAUTY RITUALS & MAKEUP TECHNIQUES (DONNETTE CARNEY-BOGARD& MEG PERKINS, HMAS DAUNTLESS) - A brief
Page 16 discussion of some of the dangerous methods used to achieve the ‘delicate fragile’ look popular during the era, how to achieve a similar look using modern, safer skincare & cosmetics, and details of tools and products to achieve a (mostly) flawless complexion. Q&A to follow.
FROM DISASTER TO DASHING: DRESSING FOR MEN (AIRSHIP ARCHON) - In this panel we will discuss clothing and accessory options for the overlooked male gender, as well as discovering your personal style and places to look for inspiration and pieces. From Regiment to Adam Ant: Modding coats into military jackets// Emilie P. Bush // What to look for and how to alter off the rack clothing to make military looking jackets. Tips, tricks and many examples. Not for the reenactor, but for the beginning modder or maker.
GIZMOS, GADGETS, AND DOODADS (THE VAGABONDS) - Gizmos, gadgets, and doodads, oh my! Come and learn tips and tricks on how to make fancy props out of household items and spare parts. We teach you where to find your ingredients and help you see what kind of inventions you can create from them.
GOTHS IN STEAMPUNK (LEANNA RENEE HIEBER) - Couture, culture, literary movements. Not all of us “discovered brown!”
THE GREAT DEBATE GAME SHOW: TESLA VS. WATT (EMILIE P. BUSH) - Ray gun or black powder? Steam train or Electric Trolley? Which is better electricity or steam? Arguments encouraged! Hilarity expected and bragging rights up for grabs. The
Page 17 audience decides which answer has spark, and which has no STEAM! Ages 18+
LEATHER CRAFTING WITH A STEAMPUNK FLAIR FOR BEGINNERS: A GUIDE & DEMONSTRATION (BRET DALY) - A discussion and demonstration in basic leather crafting. Discussion will include the how and where to purchase raw leather and accessories, as well as some of the basic tools needed to make your own leather accessories and apparel. The demonstration will consist of making one custom item, explaining each step during the construction process and going over the do’s and don’ts, and then the finished item will be given away to one lucky panel attendee.
LGBTQ IN SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY (AY-LEEN THE PEACEMAKER) - In recent years, queer characters are becoming more prevalent in science fiction and fantasy, but we still have a long way to go. This panel will take a brief look at the history of LGBTQ characters in science fiction & fantasy, and what we can do to further promote fair and diverse representation of queer folk in SF/F.
MAD SCIENTISTS AND MADDER ENGINEERS: VICTORIAN DIY CULTURE (EMILY FINKE) - Tesla is only the tip of the ice berg when it comes to eccentric personalities and
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Page 18 inventions during Victorian times. Have you heard of “atmospheric railways”? Civil War- era flamethrowers and aerial surveillance?
MAINTAINING HISTORY (A.K. ALEXANDER AND SHEENA PENNELL) - Do you love real artifacts from the past? Learn from an art expert about handling techniques, archival techniques for documents and textiles, how to tell a fake from a genuine article. Plus, applying these skills to crafting steampunk attire and accessories. // A. K. Alexander and Sheena Pennell hold BFA degrees and a certification from Studio Art Centers International in Florence, Italy.
MAKE AND TAKE WITH THE AIRSHIP ARCHON (AIRSHIP ARCHON) - No gentleman (nor lady for that matter) can be said to be fully dressed without the appropriate accessories; hat, gloves, watch and of course the perfect sidearm. Join Prof. Torrey Tesla and Gunny to begin designing your own fashion forward defense accessory for your next adventure. Bring your own Maverick, water pistol, etc. Some materials will be provided and plenty of advice and knowledge will be available for your creative benefit.
MEDICAL QUACKERY (CLAN OF TEKS) - Will it stop my balding, make me skinny, and cure my cancer? Or is it just snake oil? Join our panel on medical quackery and find out. We will showcase devices and discuss historical accounts of medical quackery focusing on the 1800’s and early 1900’s.
MEET THE APPARITION ABOLISHERS (APPARITION ABOLISHERS) - Meet the legendary Victorian monster hunters, The Apparition Abolishers! Learn about their exciting adventures. Want to know how they tracked that Chupacabra, captured a Feegee mermaid, or took down a Wendigo? Or perhaps you’re curious about all those Torque contraptions. Various team members will be available to chat and answer questions.
MINORITY GROUPS AND ALTERNATIVE CULTURES (AY-LEEN THE PEACEMAKER) - This panel is aimed at encouraging honest and open discussion of ethnic tensions, cultural differences, and incidents of racism in alternative subculture spaces. With the audience, we will talk about why minority groups may shy away from alternative-culture groups and events, any relevant examples of causes that you might wish to share, either in observation or as a minority, and about how these differences can be resolved in order to create a safe space for ALL people present in these types of groups or events.
Page 19 THE MUSTACHE MAKES THE MAN (INTRIGUE FACTORY WORKSHOP) - Ahhh the mustache - fetcher of compliments and tickler of kissers. This panel is a quick how to panel of mustache twirling and grooming for the dapper gentleman or daring rogue. Volunteers will try various styling and prosthetic items. Prep your mustache for the big day! // The Intrigue Factory is an interactive theater company from Michigan, providing original entertainment and an improvisational, in-character experience.
OCCULT & MYSTICISM IN THE VICTORIAN ERA (LEANNA RENEE HIEBER, EMILY FINKE, & FRIENDS) - The new scientific understanding of the world arose hand in hand with an interest in spiritualism, ghosts and the paranormal. These ladies each bring their own expertise to the topic.
OVERVIEW OF STEAMPUNK (EMILIE P. BUSH) - What makes the Steampunk Aesthetic? Makers and Modding? Join us to take look at the Genre of Steampunk. We’ll discuss its literary origins, what goes into Steampunk, clothing, movies and lit. PARTIES FOR ALL AGES (CALAMITY DAWN) - Are you throwing a party? Calamity Dawn will share tips and tricks to ensure your party is the best every, whether it’s for your 5 year old niece, your 62 year old relative, or a bunch of your con friends in a hotel room.
PROMINENT POSTERIORS: THE ART OF THE BUSTLE (AIRSHIP ARCHON) - We will discuss the historical bustle but will focus on bustles you might be making for your outfits, both undergarments and outerwear. With lots of information and resources to help you on your projects.
PROP & COSTUME ALCHEMY: MAKING ONE THING LOOK LIKE ANOTHER (AIRSHIP ARCHON) - Methods of distressing fabric, metal & plastic. Learn dying, painting, glueing, a dash of sewing & how to open your mind to using weird thrift store finds to make fantastic costumes and props.
PROPER FIT OF A CORSET ( JESSICA CRUTCHFIELD) In this class we will discuss a variety of common fitting issues with corsets, and how a well fit corset should feel. We will also discuss how materials affect the feel and long term wearability of a corset.
READING (LEANNA RENEE HIEBER) - Leanna Renee Hieber will read two brief never- before heard selections depending on audience request and answer all your burning questions. With prizes! [She is a fabulous performer. Don’t miss this!]
SCIENCE OF STEAMPUNK (EMILY FINKE) - What in the steampunk mythos has its
Page 20 basis in real technology? What doesn’t? And do we even care?
SEWING FOR THOSE WHO DON’T SEW . . . YET (CLAN OF TEKS) - Don’t be afraid, fellow novice! Anna will guide some people who do know how to sew into telling you things that you can really use.
THE SOUND OF PROXIMITY, OR ‘HOW TO PLAY THE THEREMIN’ (ANGELIQUE X) - Theremin Enthusiast Angelique X Stacy from The Wazzoo Sound brings in her collection of Theremins and provides a hands on demonstration on the basics of playing what is known as the first analog electronic instrument. Showcasing different styles of Theremins, she will perform for you original compositions and melody accompaniment on this timeless and unique instrument.
STEAM AROUND THE WORLD: STEAMPUNK BEYOND VICTORIANA (AY-LEEN THE PEACEMAKER) - Beyond Victoriana, what steampunk possibilities exist? Come join us as we take you on a trip around the world to see how steampunk manifests in the minds of those who don’t think within an Eurocentric context, whether they blend Western influences, or use recognizably steampunk elements within a distinct flavor outside of Europe. We will also approach the ethical challenges that come up when engaging in multicultural steampunk and discuss matters of race, privilege, and cultural appropriation.
STEAMPUNK 101 (AIRSHIP ARCHON) - Basic background info on the history of steampunk and its emergence in popular culture.
Page 21 STEAMPUNK 210 (AIRSHIP ARCHON) - Going to conventions, meeting people and starting your own airship. Notes on making personas, outfits and basic modification of clothing and props.
STEAMPUNK 320 (AIRSHIP ARCHON) - Advanced Steampunk for Fun & Profit.
STEAMPUNK CHRONICLE AWARDS (EMILIE P. BUSH) - Did you vote in the Steampunk Chronicle Reader’s Choice Awards? Come see if your choices won!
STEAMPUNK IN COMICS I: TO THE DIRIGIBLE AND BEYOND (QUEEN M OF THE RED FORK EMPIRE) - Steampunk in Comics I: To the Dirigible and Beyond.. This discussion covers in-depth steampunk works and related genres, including dieselpunk, decopunk, and more. The edges of the steampunk movement will be explored, and we will see how far a steampunk comic can go in the world of art.
STEAMPUNK IN COMICS II: CAPES AND STEAM! (QUEEN M OF THE RED FORK EMPIRE) - This panel covers mainstream steampunk influences in comics, including DC and Marvel superhero work as well as great indies and self-publishers. A great introduction to steampunk in sequential art and storytelling, and an excellent visual reference for readers and costumers alike.
STEAMPUNK MUSIC 101 (SIR ERNEST OCTAVE SUSZCZYNSKI & RACHEL STEINER) - Steampunk music is music steampunks like, right? Hopefully we can narrow it down a bit more than that! Music aficionados from Airship Archon and Airship Passepartout will help broaden your horizons and leave you with a really awesome playlist. STEAMPUNK PERSONA WORKSHOP (EMILIE P. BUSH) - Have you said to yourself “If I see one more sky pirate....” Become something more than the same-old Steampunk! Make the most of the Steam in your Dreams by working on your own character back story. Create a character that is totally you and unique. This workshop will go step by step into creating the history and culture of your Steampunk self.
SWORDPLAY- FOR LADIES AND GENTS ALIKE! (RING OF STEEL) - An introduction to stage combat using “real” steel swords. This workshop will begin with a lecture on safety practices employed by professional fight folk. Attendees will learn a simple but impressive stage fight which they can perform with a partner. No one to fight with? We will either match you with another attendee or pair you with one of our members. Eye protection will be provided. People who do not receive the safety lecture will NOT be allowed to pick up a sword, so make sure you make it to the beginning!
Page 22 TALES OF THE AIRSHIP NEVERLAND ( JOHN R. WHITE) - What is Tales of The Airship Neverland? Welcome to the steampunk Meta-Fiction retelling of the Peter Pan tale. The author will tell how the idea came to be, give insights into the tale, what actual well-known steampunks show up in the story. The author will read from the Soon to be released Volume II: ‘Captain Hook and the Pirates of Mars.”
TRASH TO TREASURE: BUILDING STEAMPUNK CONTRAPTIONS AND EXPOSITION ODDITIES (APPARITION ABOLISHERS) - Watch and learn how the Apparition Abolishers’ fantastical contraptions and exposition oddities were made! A demonstration of how some of the key Abolisher’s gear, props and oddities were conceived and constructed. Building tips and material sources will also be discussed. How everyday objects and discarded trash can be transformed into a Steampunk wonder. UNLIMITED MILES AND INSURANCE! (OR, HOW I BECAME A CONVENTION ROAD WARRIOR AND SURVIVED) INTRIGUE FACTORY WORKSHOP - Going to a convention is a lot of fun. But like any vacation or excursion, there can be problems. We will share our trials, tribulations, and trade secrets in a Question and Answer Panel that will shock, awe, and entertain even the most seasoned convention veteran.
VICTORIAN EROTICA (AIRSHIP PASSEPARTOUT) - Ready for a little after-dark historical fun? See images the Victorians hid for their private time, and hear ladies reading period stories from The Pearl. 18+
VICTORIAN INEBRIATION (AIRSHIP ARCHON) - What types of alcoholic beverages were popular during the Victorian Era? Which ones are still popular today? Members of the Airship Archon will discuss the history and how-to of brewing your own beer, wine,
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WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT STEAMPUNK? (ALOYSIUS FOX) - Con organizer Aloysius Fox will lead you, the panel attendees, in a discussion about steampunk and what it means to you.
WHEN FLIRTING GOES WRONG; OR, HOW TO AVOID (BEING CALLED) A CREEPER (THE TRAVELING REVELERS) - Do you ever fail to flirt because of how you might be perceived? Did you ever have a flirt go wrong due to misunderstanding? Have more fun by improving your awareness and communication! For both gents and ladies.
ZALIKARS MAGIC EXTRAVAGANZA (THE VAGABONDS) - Are they tricks or are they real? It’s hard to tell when Zalikir is around. Let Zalikar entertain you!
Hot Dogs $2 (with chili & cheese) $3 Chili $3 Hot Pretzel $2 (with cheese) $3 Nachos with cheese $2 Bags of Chips $1 Assorted Candy $1.50 Famished? Peckish? Or just in need of a Assorted Soda $2 relaxing break? Be sure to visit “Espressos Bottled Water $2 Lounge” for a spot of refreshment and Hot Tea $1.50 some pleasant company. Coffee $1
Thank you for attending the Steampunk Symposium MMXIII, we sincerely hope to see you again next year . . . there are MANY reasons why you should join us again . . . Firstly, it’s a jolly good lark. Secondly, we shall be hosting as a guest of honour the very talented Sillof, creator of numerous customized action figures from which many steampunks have drawn their costuming inspiration . . . Thirdly, the Symposium will witness the ultimate showdown of the century that neverwas, the big bout between Steampunk Boba Fett and . . . Steampunk Boba Fett? Yes! Who will win the contest to find the toughest bounty hunter of the aether? In case you have yet to figure it out, we have a theme next year . . . Steampunk Star Wars!
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