Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Kicking off the End of March with Events

Mar 30 - Apr 1 - Jefferson, TX - Nightmare Machine
We not only consider this an event to enjoy, but a way to get the word out, and make a positive mark for Steampunk Illumination Society and all we stand for.
http://www.steampunkis.org/nm/nm2012.html

Mar 31 - Plano, TX - Steampunk Tea Party hosted by DFW Costumers Guild
http://www.dfwcg.org/2007/index.php?t=20&m=201&c=events#83

Mar 31 - San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Mar 31 - San Antonio, TX - Mizuumi-Con
Our Lady of the Lake University
The Mizuumi Anime Club is proud to announce Mizuumi-Con 5! Held on the beautiful 72-acre campus of Our Lady of the Lake University, you won’t want to miss Mizuumi-Con 5 The family-friendly convention will be Saturday March 31st, 2012.
http://www.mizuumicon.org/

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Things GBS Taught Me

Just listing off some things GBS taught me. These are just things I kept in mind while at the hospital and rehab... I can be kind of agressive. Hehehe. I entered the hospital on the night of May 18th 2009 for Guillain Barre Syndrome. I wrote this about a year after recovery though I forgot to ever post it on the blog. Doing so now to share it with peeps I have met on Twitter. It is also something that I had forgotten about and going back through and reading it sometimes gives me a little boost in determination to keep driving forward and pushing myself even now.

Sometimes you have to slow life down whether you like it or not.

Sometimes you get dropped, so you just have to hope there are enough people there to help pick you up.

You really can have a moment of clarity during pain and come to the realization that the inhuman sounds you hear are coming from you. (Always read about it in books, but never experienced it until the one time I got dropped and landed with my knees bent for the first time in 2 months...)

Everyone, at some point in their life, has to depend on someone else. Might be earlier or later but it will happen. (I had a hard time with this... I hate having to depend on others...)

You cannot lose your determination and drive.

Modesty has no value in a hospital. :P

Ketchup packets suck. (Stupid fingers...)

Syrup packets suck. (First meal at rehab was waffles with syrup in a packet and butter in a packet, milk in a carton, orange juice in box, utinsles in plastic wrap, fruit in a styrofoam cup with a plastic lid on it and 2 bacon strips. The nurse dropped it off and went on to deliver to more rooms. Heheh, I ate my bacon, which I don't really like, and then cried because I couldn't open anything else because I didn't have the strength. I was so angry and frustrated. I was too damn stubborn to ask for help though but eventually she came back and opened everything for me. I learned then for sure I had to be willing to depend on people and needed to leave my pride at the door.)

Milk cartons suck too. :P

Leave your pride at the door.

Morphine can provide the best feeling at the time and the worst feeling after. I'm always going to crave that manufactured happiness in the back of my mind even though I know it holds nothing for me.

Appreciate every accomplishment made every day.

Small wins outweigh the big losses. They have to.

Never lose focus of the big goal.

Books are your friend when your can't move anything but your arms.

If you even think you have to pee, call for a nurse, it will probably take 5-15 minutes for them to get there and move you to the bedside commode or bring a bedpan. -.- I hate bedpans.

You know your sister loves you when she shaves your legs for you.

It's ok to be afraid and frustrated; use it as fuel for your determination. You will move forward.

While recovering, your reference point of "how you used to be..." should be your worst point in your health. You are fighting an uphill battle and can no longer reference life before GBS in regard to your body.

The fear/anticipation of the unknown and waiting is one of the worst parts of GBS.

GBS also stands for "Getting Better Slowly." (Hehehe, someone on one of the GBS pages mentioned that and it has stayed with me and makes me smile when I think of it...)

When at a neurorehab keep in mind that most of those people don't have a chance of as much recovery as you do. They are learning to cope with their status and how to function independently as they are. Be grateful you have a chance to improve beyond where you stand right now.

Set a goal every day. Wiggle a toe, lift a book, hold a cup of water or stand for 5 seconds. It doesn't matter what, just keep a long term and a short term goals in mind.

Push yourself but be mindful of your limits. Extreme fatigue does you no good.

Find ways to work your hobbies into your recovery.

Never let go of what you love.

Keep a diary of progress if you can. If you can't, get a family member or friend to do it. It helps keep perspective of how far you have come.

Cherish the time you get to spend away from rehab on a day pass.

Stay on top of your rehabilitation. Do not lose ground because you are too depressed to get out of bed. Just do it.

You may feel you are an inconvenience now but if people didn't want to help, they wouldn't. So be grateful and understand their love and patience for you. You may get frustrated with your status but never take it out on them; they are there to help because they love you.

Some people may not understand why it takes so long for you to hit the next goal. Ignore them and focus on your own speed and goals.

It is ok to cry and break down but use it as a chance to gather your strength and resolve and become stronger once you find your calm.

Come to understand that today might be the best you get, and be ok with that but don't stop trying to drive forward.

Don't sit around and wait for someone to make your situation better. Drive yourself forward.

Keep an eye on the medicine they give you and know the names. Nurses can make mistakes just like anyone else.

Think of the medical beeping like a really slow techno song.

Notice other people around you. GBS is your ordeal but others are suffering too. Offer compassion and understanding.

Aside from the annoying aspects of getting to the shower, SHOWER DAYS ARE AWESOME!

The first real shower, not a bed bath, you get after being in the hospital is the MOST Awesome!

Take a moment to enjoy being waited on hand and foot, just, ya know... ignore all the other unpleasant GBS stuffs for a few seconds. :p

Enjoy having someone scrub your back. You were what, 3 or 4 the last time someone did that for you?

Car transfers suck the first few times, but they get better and the pay off of going out and about is worth it.

Do a happy dance when you acheive something. Wiggling a head or finger counts. :)

Take pictures during the timeline of things. You might appreciate them later...

You need to rest to recover. Make sure you get plenty.

Eat correctly after you leave the rehab. Don't just go home and eat chips and candy. Try to make balanced meals like the rehab had. (Plus they are gonna taste better than the rehab and hospital food!)

Do indulge yourself occasionally. Keep yourself happy.

Cherish at least one good thing in every situation. It's there, you just might have to dig to find it.

Appreciate when you can pee without a catheter.

Tuck your chin when you swallow. (Hehehe... Thanks Jo!)

Practice writing when you can.

Never give up. Ever.

Look for support groups. They are out there whether it be online or in person or even run through hospitals and rehabs.

If you have to get an eye patch, enjoy being a pirate! Yarg!

Apply pressure after the Heparin shots to decrease bruising.

Learn the nurse's and nurse's aide's names. They are your buddies.

Push yourself to stretch your muscles when you are able. It hurts but will be worth it.

Get to know your neighbors and who you are sharing the bathroom with. Take joy in their progress and use it to fuel your determination.

Smile, wave and say hi to people in the hall.

Don't dwell on "what if's." Your situation is what it is and it is your job to focus on real recovery not what it could have been.

Have walker/wheelchair races.

Join the GBS/CIDP Foundation. http://www.gbs-cidp.org/

If it is good weather, go for a push/stroll through the courtyard. The sun can feel good for a few moments.

Practice, practice, practice what you are learning in your rehab schedule.

When you are in real pain you can't even form words. "Fu" and "Sh" don't exist and you're reduced to vowels.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Las Vegas Cosmopolitan Ad



Yes, another ad. I can't help it; I like what I am seeing lately with the vibrant colors and swing beats. Feel like you recognize the song? I have it play on the blog, but this is the guy that made me stumble across it in the first place. :D

Help Darwin Prophet, Your Local Steampunk Musician


The details via Sam Tyler, owner of The Mysterium:
My very good friend Darwin Prophet fell from a ladder a few days ago and broke a leg and an arm. As a musician, she will need financial help with all those things which keep us all alive : groceries, rent, pain killers... Please, if you can afford it, use paypal to donate whatever you can afford at darwinprophet@gmail.com - and clearly mark it as a donation. Failing that, The Mysterium is accepting physical donations that will directly to Darwin. There's more info below and more to come. Please do share this forward to anyone who might be interested!

For more details, please read: Darwin's argument with gravity
https://www.facebook.com/notes/darwin-prophet/darwins-argument-with-gravity/360536773967002

Visit Darwin's website: http://www.darwinprophet.com/fr_presenting.cfm

Donations, Gift Cards and Cards
Can be dropped off at The Mysterium to Sam Tyler:
The physical shop is open Mon-Th-Fri-Sat 10a-6p, Sun 12n-5p (Closed Tu-Wed)
Located inside Things Celtic: 1806 W.35th St. Austin TX, Austin, TX
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mysterium/102513063154435?sk=wall

Donate directly to Darwin through PayPal: darwinprophet@gmail.com
Please make sure to mark the transaction as a 'Donation.'

Local Austin Author, Chris-Rachel Oseland, is hosting a Donation Event!
March 6 & 7: Help an artist! Get a free book! Everybody wins!
To help raise money for her medical expenses, I'm giving SteamDrunks away for free on Monday, March 5. Instead of paying $5 for a copy, donate the money to Darwin via paypal at darwinprophet@gmail.com. If you're feeling generous and decide to donate $20 or more, you not only get the book for free, but I'll also craft you a personalized custom steampunk cocktail recipe.
Spread the word! March 6 & 7, donate to Darwin and get a free Steampunk cocktail book.

More funding events to be listed. Check back often!

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UPDATE, 2/28/12:
A message from Nyx and Darwin Prophet an Urgent Transmission; Darship Captain battles Ulna-Fibula.***Recovery Imminent*** Released from hospital after overnight observation with fractured arm and leg. She is now in Recovery Mode at home base where she is Pondering gravity's acceleration and re-calculating rate of descent. Please stay posted for more developments.

Condolences may be sent to:
Darwin Prophet
POB 40213
Austin Tx. 78704

For those who have asked, in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to her paypal account at: darwinprophet@gmail.com
...
Thank you. Please see following link for Chapter One in Darwin's Argument with Gravity and battle of the Ulna-Fibula.

https://www.facebook.com/notes/darwin-prophet/darwins-argument-with-gravity/360536773967002
~Nyx out
****End Transmission***

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UPDATE 3/23/12

April 29 - Austin, TX - Darwin Prophet Benefit!
12n-5pm, @ Things Celtic/The Mysterium
Parking will be in the empty parking garage across the side street from Things Celtic/The Mysterium, so there will be plenty of parking. We'll have music in the back garden, as well as whatever other entertainment people would like to offer.. And possibly food! Raffle will also be held!
RSVP Here: (Link TBA)

Thursday, March 22, 2012

ABSOLUTE Vodka Ad with a Steampunk/Cyberpunk Vibe



My ad nerd is showing... So this might not be very steampunk but I still think it is a fun vibrant video.

Lol, just let it play with a track from the playlist on my site for more steamy appeal? ;)

Screen shots of the awesome outfits:








May TX Steampunk Events

May 2 - Austin, TX - "Other Wednesday" Meetup @ Epoch Coffee
Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group
From around 6:00 'til around 10:00 pm: Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

May 3 - Austin, TX - First Thursday / Steampunk Stroll on South Congress
Strut Your Stuff! Meet at Big Top Candy Shop sometime around 6:00 p.m. or so. Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group!
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

May 4-6 - San Antonio, TX - AetherFest
The St. Anthony Riverwalk Wyndham Hotel, 300 East Travis Street, San Antonio, TX.
ÆtherFest is Texas' oldest three-day steampunk "unconventional people's convention" and festival! It's full of all the panels, workshops, musical events, performers, vendors and wonderful people from the Steampunk community you expect to find at any such convention in an exceedingly historic and immersive hotel environment with an intimate and casual atmosphere for all to enjoy.
See who else is attending!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=183845495024232
http://www.sanvaonline.com/aetherfest

May 5 - Amarillo, TX - A Steampunk Picnic
Join Amarillo Steampunk on Saturday May 5th, 2012, from 11am-5pm for a neo-Victorian picnic! Enjoy homemade delectables and outdoor games from the Victorian era. Steampunk and Victorian attire are highly recommended but not required.
Bring your own lunch and snacks as there may not be enough Victorian-era food for everyone. This will be a great time to meet other Amarillo Steamers before AMA-CON in July!
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/AmarilloSteampunk#!/events/205544352883499/

May 5 - San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

May 7 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

May 10 - San Antonio, TX - Steampunk Night @ Alamo Drafthouse Park N.: (Movie TBA)
Film starts at 7:00, but please arrive 45-60 minutes before for the pre-show and socializing! The San Antonio Neo-Victorian Association is ever so proud to present Steampunk Night at the Alamo Drafthouse Park North! Join us, Steampunk or not, for this magical evening of wonder and bedazzlement which we host every second Thursday of the every month with a new Steampunk visual experience!
RSVP Here: (Link TBA)

May 12 - Farmers Branch, TX - Frontier Forts Day
Hosted by The DFW Costumers Guild, Starting at 1pm.
RSVP here: http://www.dfwcg.org/2007/index.php?t=20&m=201&c=events#87

May 12 - San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

May 14 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

May 15 - Austin, TX - Beer, Brass & BS, Hosted by The Mysterium
Hosted by The Mysterium, Austin's only Steampunk Shop, at Opal Divine's at Penn Field: 7:00pm-til 10:30ish. What will the topic be this time around? Find details at The Mysterium on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Mysterium/102513063154435

May 16 - Austin, TX - "Other Wednesday" Meetup @ Epoch Coffee
Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group
From around 6:00 'til around 10:00 pm: Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

May 19 - San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

May 21 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts 

May 25-27 - Houston, TX - Comicpalooza
Comicpalooza's mission is to provide the best and biggest annual multi-format pop culture convention in the southwest region of the United States, serving not only the fans of comics, science fiction, fantasy, video and table top gaming, anime, music and film, but also as a trade show and showcase for the studios, publishers, and manufacturers in those industries.
Held at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX.
At-Door Rates: $45 weekend; $25 Fri; $35 Sat; $25 Sun
http://comicpalooza.com/

May 26 - San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

May 28 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

May 30 - Austin, TX - "Other Wednesday" Meetup @ Epoch Coffee
Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group
From around 6:00 'til around 10:00 pm: Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

April TX Steampunk Events

Apr 2 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Apr 4 - Austin, TX - "Other Wednesday" Meetup @ Epoch Coffee
Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group
From around 6:00 'til around 10:00 pm: Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

Apr 4 - Dallas, TX - Steampunk Illumination Society
Our 37th meeting is to take place in Dallas on Wednesday, April 4th at 7:30pm.
We understand this is a change from the normal Thursday meetings, however this location was booked on Thursday. Considering that we wanted to bring in a new location into the rotation, we decided to try out a Wednesday just this time. The meeting will be at Cafe Brazil in Dallas, Tx: 611 N. Bishop Ave Ste#101, Dallas, Texas 75208, (214) 946-7927 ‎
Details here: http://steampunkis.org/forum/index.php?topic=1043.0

Apr 5 - Austin, TX - First Thursday / Steampunk Stroll on South Congress
Strut Your Stuff! Meet at Big Top Candy Shop sometime around 6:00 p.m. or so. Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group!
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

April 6 - Austin, TX - Royal Airship Gala @ Elysium
Doors open at 9pm, 705 Red River. Cover $5/$7
http://www.elysiumonline.net/events.html

Apr 6-8 - The Woodlands, TX - Anime Matsuri
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
Anime Matsuri focuses on the promotion of anime and Japanese culture and its related industries in a fun event for the entire family.
http://animematsuri.com/

Apr 6-8 - San Antonio, TX - ChimaeraCon 2012
Chimaeracon is a South Texas festival for Gamers, Sci-Fi enthusiasts and Anime fans. Come and enjoy video games, miniatures, card games, RPGs, live action role play and much more. Join discussion panels, participate in the costume contest, and hang out with people interested in Gaming, Sci-Fi and Anime.
http://chimaeracon.com/con_info.php

Apr 7 - San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Apr 9 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Apr 12 - San Antonio, TX - Steampunk Night @ Alamo Drafthouse Park N. : Steampunk Short Film Festival
Film starts at 7:00, but please arrive 45-60 minutes before for the pre-show and socializing! The San Antonio Neo-Victorian Association is ever so proud to present Steampunk Night at the Alamo Drafthouse Park North! Join us, Steampunk or not, for this magical evening of wonder and bedazzlement which we host every second Thursday of the every month with a new Steampunk visual experience!
RSVP Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/114926701971954/

Apr 14 - Farmers Branch, TX - A Moment in Time - The Edwardian Picnic hosted by The DFW Costumers Guild
Starting at 1pm.
RSVP here: http://www.dfwcg.org/2007/eventprinter.php?i=88

Apr 14 - San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Apr 14-15 - Decatur, TX - S.T.E.A.M.Fest
The Steampunk Theater, Entertainment, Arts & Music Festival
This year, the creative folks of the Academy Theatre return to host their 2-day celebration of the artistic ability of those who toy with alternate history and retro-futurism. This year's S.T.E.A.M.Fest will be bigger and better than ever before!
http://www.steamfestatl.com/index.html

Apr 16 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Apr 17 - Austin, TX - Beer, Brass & BS, Hosted by The Mysterium
Hosted by The Mysterium, Austin's only Steampunk Shop, at Opal Divine's at Penn Field: 7:00pm-til 10:30ish. What will the topic be this time around? Find details at The Mysterium on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Mysterium/102513063154435

Apr 18 - Austin, TX - "Other Wednesday" Meetup @ Epoch Coffee
Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group
From around 6:00 'til around 10:00 pm: Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/ 

Apr 21 - San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Apr 21 - Amarillo, TX - Tea Time and Carrying Case Crafting
3pm-6pm: Enjoy tea and scones while crafting your own Tea set carrying case! Instructions will be posted later so you can bring all the materials with you.
RSVP Here: https://www.facebook.com/AmarilloSteampunk#!/events/340303456022096/

Apr 23 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Apr 28 - San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Apr 30 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Don't Miss Out! Upcoming TX Steampunk Events!

Mar 21 - Austin, TX - "Other Wednesday" Meetup @ Epoch Coffee
Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group
From around 6:00 'til around 10:00 pm: Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

Mar 24 - San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Mar 26 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Mar 30 - Apr 1 - Jefferson, TX - Nightmare Machine
We not only consider this an event to enjoy, but a way to get the word out, and make a positive mark for Steampunk Illumination Society and all we stand for.
http://www.steampunkis.org/nm/nm2012.html

Mar 31 - Plano, TX - Steampunk Tea Party hosted by DFW Costumers Guild
http://www.dfwcg.org/2007/index.php?t=20&m=201&c=events#83

Mar 31 - San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Mar 31 - San Antonio, TX - Mizuumi-Con
Our Lady of the Lake University
The Mizuumi Anime Club is proud to announce Mizuumi-Con 5! Held on the beautiful 72-acre campus of Our Lady of the Lake University, you won’t want to miss Mizuumi-Con 5 The family-friendly convention will be Saturday March 31st, 2012.
http://www.mizuumicon.org/

Eisley "The Valley" Official Music Video

Friday, March 16, 2012

FLASH EVENT @SXSW W/ THOMAS DOLBY

AUSTIN STEAMPUNKS!
Get involved with Thomas Dolby! Meet at 9th & Trinity- You are looking for Dolby's Time Capsule at the Artist's entrance.
via Thomas Dolby: We'll be recording more messages to the future in the Time Capsule TODAY at the Google lot (9th & Trinity) 2.30 - 5.30pm. Stop by!

Thursday, March 15, 2012

T-Pain Rocking some Steam Gear


Stumbled across this cover for one of T-Pain's albums. Good to see more steampunk in recent works of his!

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

AUSTIN SXSW Steampunk Events

This is a listing of Steampunk Related Events going on in the Austin area during SXSW. Updates will be made as I track down events so check back often. If you have a tip about an event, leave a comment!

Shantytown Steampunk: A Maker Safari
http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/12620

Thomas Dolby Kicking Off His 2012 Time Capsule Tour at SXSW
http://laughingsquid.com/thomas-dolby-kicking-off-his-2012-time-capsule-tour-at-sxsw/
Begins in Austin, Texas at South by Southwest (SXSW) on March 16, 2012
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)

Mar 9 - Austin, TX - SXSW Screenburn Cosplay Event!https://www.facebook.com/events/227950657292371

Mar 10 - Austin, TX - 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=15562&utm_medium=planca.st-twitter-post&utm_source=t.co&utm_content=plancast-manual-share

Mar 11 - Austin, TX - SXSW 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/

Mar 14 - Austin, TX - SXSW Steampunk  Meet Up at a historic hotel!
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/

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

INFINITY JUSTICE : Attention TX Steampunks!



INFINITY JUSTICE is a time-traveling Steampunk adventure series where unlikely heroes must fight to save humanity. A combination of Wild, Wild, West and X-Men with a dash of Hellboy, it is a world full of danger and excitement where only the strong survive.

Check them out today and 'Like' the page to grab progress updates!

https://www.facebook.com/infinity.justice.tv

Keep an eye out for more details about SXSW Steampunk Events!

Cracked Monocle Kickstarter Victory Dance



January 4, 2012 our Kickstarter for Tephra-The steampunk RPG opened, we held our breath and didn't even bother to look at the numbers until we suddenly got an email, "Congratulations you have broken your goal!" Woah, wait, what? It had been less than ten hours since we launched the Kickstarter, and already we were above and beyond our target.

The numbers kept going up and up as word spread of our project, and by the end we raised nearly twenty three times our target goal all thanks to an amazing community. So to reward them, we let them name any song of their choice, and we would make a music video for it. Of course they chose I'm Sexy and I Know It, by LMFAO... So here it is, with our own flair, Enjoy.

For more information on our game, Tephra - The Steampunk RPG, visit our website (http://www.crackedmonocle.com/ ), or follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk )

Cracked Monocle does not own either of the songs remixed in this video, and we highly suggest you support individual artists. So if you like the music, go buy it!

Background Remix:
- Parov Stelar: http://www.parovstelar.com/

- LMFAO: http://www.lmfaomusic.com/#!featured

- Marquis of Vaudeville: (I'm Steampunk and I Know It Voiceovers) http://marquisofvaudeville.com/

- Remix By DJ Kineticzz: http://soundcloud.com/djkineticzz

Closing Credits:
- No-Fi Soul Rebellion: http://www.nofisoulrebellion.com/