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January 8th, 2010
January 7th, 2010
clockwrkcabaret
[dj_mouse]
 | 05:47 pm - A humble request...
We have been nominated for a Shorty Award via Twitter by a few of our listeners, and I think it would be not only lovely to win, but also incredibly funny. I know we have a ton of friends out there in the aether.
So, if you have already have an account, please vote for us by typing in "I nominate @clockwrkcabaret for a Shorty Award in #steampunk because [your reason goes here]. http://bit.ly/shorty '
Thank you in advance!
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steamfashion
[lasselenta]
 | 03:12 pm
Greetings and salutations to all from a community lurker. I am relatively new to the wide world of steamy goodness, and have very little in the way of proper steampunk attire. In order to remedy that, I was hoping that I might be directed towards some nice sites online where I may begin to create a personal steampunk look for myself.
Thank you kindly and cheers to you all!
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steamfashion
[parallel_rose]
 | 06:49 am - Pretend now available on CD Baby!
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/psychecorp2
I'm happy to announce that Psyche Corporation's third album, "Pretend" is now available on CD Baby. Psyche Corporation is a fairytale darkwave band on the Gilded Age Records steampunk label, and this newest album is an eclectic collection of spell-binding cyberpunk neomythology with guest world overlaps into Wonderland and Oz. You can hear some of the new songs in streaming form on myspace at http://myspace.com/psychecorp
More information on ordering options is available on the psychecorp wordpress blog here. You can also find a free download of the song "Wonderland" if you hunt around the Discography page of our main website at http://www.psychecorporation.com
Thank you and have a lovely day!
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ego_likeness
 | 03:31 pm - Fine Art...
Got in a discussion on Facebook, about defining fine art. Thought I would share...
Someone made a joking comment to the effect of "if you can bullshit well, it can be fine art." Below is my response.
******, I know you are joking, I went to art school as well, and have done my share of bullshiting. However, it only really works if you are the first person to Bullshit it. After that it is just derivative and full of fail.
Jackson Pollick= fine art. The floor of a paint supply store= not fine art.
Soup can= graphic design...painting of a soup can= fine art......
Banksy = Fine Art...me writing my name on a wall in spray paint is not. Both are forms of vandalism, but only one has value beyond the ego of the person who created it.
The point of illustration or graphic design is to convey a specific message to as many people as clearly as possible, one that is not open to interpretation. Fine art is often open to interpretation by the viewer.
While one could argue that the Sistine chapel is meant to communicate a specific story and sell the product of "God." The quality of the work and the fact we are still investigating it to this day sets it apart from "ye local pub," sign.
I would argue that the reason Andy Worhal's work isn't bullshit, is because it touches on the sublime, conceptually While he is reproducing known images, the reason for doing so was to critique modern aesthetics and the concept of art itself. That is to say, by its mere existence, as a body of work, it speaks of something greater than the sum of its parts.
Where as, Thomas Kinkade's work is bullshit, because it is conceptually vacant, and aesthetically unoriginal. His ideas are obvious and pedestrian. The only thing that sets his work apart from from a generic piece of mass produced hotel art is the subject matter. It is still soulless garbage.
I think in the end the sublime can't be bullshitted. Look at Duchamp's "Fountain" piece, something that started out as bullshit, became an effective critique of the art world at the time, and became sublime in spite of itself.
Again, I know you were joking, but it's an important discussion to have, many people think that fine art can't be quantified. However, without definitions and standards, there is no quality control. All art, music etc, is a reflection of the world around us, people often learn more about their surroundings by looking or listening to artists interpretations rather than looking for themselves, and if standards for quality art, music and writing falls, you end up with a world full of artist's like Thomas Kinkade, bands like Nickleback and books like Twilight.
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steamfashion
[alixandrea]
 | 09:25 am - Steamy waistcoat/jacket
Hello all. :-) My boyfriend's been making clothes for himself for a while now and has been having a fine time of it! He's now branching out into making things for other people, and has put his first design on ebay here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Black-Moleskin-Sleeveless-Jacket-GOTHIC-STEAMPUNK_W0QQitemZ320469159606QQcategoryZ3002QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BIEW%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D10%26ps%3D63
He's just taken a commission for one with sleeves (an extra £10 I believe) and may also be making a full length one in the near future. He'll have some other designs up soon too, so even if you don't necessarily like this particular model it's probably worth bookmarking him for future reference. :-)
I'm sure if you ask nicely he'd be able to make this in all sorts of different fabrics too!
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steamfashion
[violetsonfire]
 | 10:05 pm - Conventions
A long while ago I believe that someone in this community posted information about a Steampunk convention in Michigan, I want to say it would be in May. Silly me, I didn't bookmark the website. If anyone knows what I'm talking about, or is part of planning said con could you let me know what the website is?
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sepiachord
 | 11:49 pm - New Today on Sepiachord.com~ Dimestore Troubadours
New Today on Sepiachord.com~ Dimestore Troubadours
This week's music review
Dimestore Troubadours
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January 6th, 2010
steamfashion
[porcelainsakura]
 | 07:56 pm - Upcoming Minnesota Steampunk Shenanigans
Steam Century MN will be having a presence at the following upcoming conventions in Minnesota:
Marscon March 5-7
Anime Detour April 23-25
Convenrgence July 1-4
No big events scheduled yet, but in the works! There is much scheming afoot!
If you want to make sure an event happens volunteer to help us out, we are always looking for fellow steampunk enthusiasts to help out and play!
Drop us line here or our site steamcentury.wordpress.com Click here for our site!Thanks, hope to see you there :)
x-posted
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steamfashion
[kestrelct]
 | 03:44 pm - looking for seamstress for wedding outfit
Hi folks! I'm getting married in April, on a zeppelin and I'm looking for somebody to sew my outfit and my partner's waistcoat. We're in Portland, Oregon, and looking for somebody local. If you are, or know of this person, please drop me a line!
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steamfashion
[robert_from_ap]
 | 02:34 pm - DIY Steampunk Pants
For our last New Years Eve at the Edison I wanted some cool new pants. So i went to Target, bought a pair of $10 canvas pants, and then did this.
They have survived many washings already, and are just find (it is patio furniture paint!) and they don't smell any more like "paint" then any freshly printed garment.
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steamfashion
[dirtnap13]
 | 03:15 pm - Bats Day Update 1-6-10 – 2009 Event Photos Posted & Tix on sale 1-12-10 (CA)
Bats Day Update 1-6-10 – 2009 Event Photos Posted & Tix on sale 1-12-10 (CA)
Happy New Year Everyone!
Did you have a good new year’s eve? We sure did by spending it at Disneyland, CA, where else.
This is a great update because the 2009 event photos have been posted.
In this update for Bats Day in the Fun Park you will find the following:
-- 2009 Bats Day Event Photos have been posted
-- 2010 event tickets go on sale Jan 12, 2010
-- 2010 event ticket package pricing
-- 2010 Bats Day Black Market only a few spots left for vendors
-- The 2010 Official Bats Day Hotel
-- Come fly the ghoulish skys with discount air fair from Jet Blue
( All the details are under this cut )
Once again thank you for reading this update
Stay Spooky
Noah K
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Bats Day in the Fun Park Weekend 12
April 30th - May 2nd, 2010
2010 EVENT TICKETS ON SALE
JAN 12, 2010 Starting 6am
Only @ www.batsday.net
Friday April 30th, 2010
The Nightmare Before Bats Day -Dinner Meet & Greet
Saturday May 1st 2010
The Bats Day Black Market
The Bats Day Ghoulish Gala
Bats Day Dark Park
Sunday May 2nd 2010
The Spooky Trip to Disneyland - Bats Day in the Fun Park
Check out the Bats Day Scream Store.
with limited edition items.http://www.batsdaystore.com
Your number one source for all of your
Bats Day information.http://www.batsday.net
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clockwrkcabaret
[dj_mouse]
| 06:54 pm - Mark your calendars...
The Morehead Planetarium on the UNC Chapel Hill campus is putting on an event called "The Art & Science of Steampunk" on April 17th & 18th. There's going to be demonstrations, discussions, live music, photo ops, the Davenport sisters, and a bunch of other stuff. It all sounds very exciting!
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robert_from_ap
| 03:33 pm - Bad Faeries Ball, Eugene Oregon, ALL AGES!
JOIN ABNEY PARK AT THE BAD FAERIES BALL- SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR ABNEY PARK FANS
In a rare all ages show, Abney Park will headline the Bad Faeries Masquerade Ball at the Faerieworlds Winter Celebration on January 31 in Eugene, OR. The classic 1920's style venue, the McDonald Theater, is the ideal venue to showcase your best and most outrageous steampunk and faeries attire and release that very bad faerie that lives inside you. Come and dance to Abney Park and the vintage stylings of Beats Antique featuring internationally acclaimed tribal belly dancer, Zoe Jakes. The Bad Faeries Ball last year at the McDonald and at FaerieCon on the east coast are the stuff of legend, spawning the saying: "What happens at the Bad Faeries Ball, stays at the Bad Faeries Ball." So join Abney Park and see for yourself. And special for Abney Park fans: take 15% off the Winter Celebration Passport or Bad Faeries Ball tickets. Use this code: ABNEY2010 - when you order your tickets now at http://www.faerieworlds.com/winter
..and completely unrelated, this is awesome:
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robert_from_ap
| 02:33 pm - DIY Steampunk Pants
For our last New Years Eve at the Edison I wanted some cool new pants. So i went to Target, bought a pair of $10 canvas pants, and then did this.
They have survived many washings already, and are just fine (it is patio furniture paint!) and they don't smell any more like "paint" then any freshly printed garment.
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steamfashion
[retrofatale]
 | 04:44 pm - Mechanical Masquerade: A Steampunk Ball (Atlanta, GA)
 
“Syrens of the South’s very first Mechanical Masquerade!”
Who: Syrens of the South Productions
What: The Mechanical Masquerade
When: January 16, 2010
Where: The Little Tree Studios
2842 Franklin Street
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
*Tickets are $10*
Purchase tickets in our store at www.syrensofthesouth.com
Come one come all to the Syrens of the South’s Mechanical Masquerade of Marvels and Merriment! Here now marks the first in the series of semi-monthly events brought to you by the marvellous mistresses of petticoats, frills, and thrills – the Syrens of the South. Come enjoy this maiden voyage away from the standard burlesques and enter into a world of neo-Victorian anachronistic characters. An evening filled with brass, leather, steam and SCIENCE! Modelled after the fantastic sub-genre of fiction, fashion, and music often called Steampunk or Victoriana. This event series promises to highlight fine vendors, entertaining amusements, and music that would make Jules Verne proud.
With song selections playing through the night by the illustrious host of the evening, the notorious Doctor Q, the evening promises to cater to all types from any time period. For those with finer tastes, there will be performances sprinkled through the evening to delight and defy the sharpest of imagination. And the lords and ladies may even wish to peruse the displays by the artists, vendors, and sponsors such as Anachrocon, the Clockwork Cabaret, Extraordinary Contraptions, Gentlemen’s Emporium, Penny Dreadful Productions and more.
So hop upon your horseless carriage, time travelling machine, airship, or otherwise and be sure to attend the festivities to dance, shop, and enjoy the cavalcade of clockworks and carousing in your finest threads or scavenged and assembled attire. Your finest threads could win fabulous prizes in our costume contest with prizes donated by Abney Park, Cherie Priest, Nick Valentino and more!
Contact:
syrensofthesouth(at)gmail(dot)com
www.syrensofthesouth.com
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steamfashion
[artvixn]
 | 10:16 am - Bwaaahaaaa!
If you have been wondering if we have an effect on the mainstream, click here.
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ego_likeness
| 03:27 pm - 45 (ish) hour art sale!!
We are leaving for vacation soon, so these are in play till Noon Friday!
**Paintings must be paid for in order for them to ship on Friday**
$20 Each
4 for $60
( We are going to see sloths!! )
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sepiachord
 | 05:40 am - Playlist for the Week Ending 1/3/10
Playlist for the Week Ending 1/3/10
Vinsantos: Vertiga After Pride
Sunday Driver: Down by the Den
Dimestore Troubadours: Wooden Kimono
Belle & Sebastian: Is It Wicked not to Care?
The Dad Horse Experience: Across the Universe
Maciste: Turkish Coffee
Dr Steel: Ode to Revenge
Black Tape for A Blue Girl: Tell Me You've Taken Another
Ugly Casanova: Hotcha Girls
Waves Under Water: I am the Ocean
Patrick and Eugene: The Birds and the Bees
Ragtime Skedaddlers: Bowery Buck
Harlequin Jones: Gutter Tango
Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band: Hey Rube! (It's a Clem)
Tom Waits: Bone Chain
Robin Aigner: Annie and Irving
Zen Hussies: Tread Gently
Bad Dream Good Breakfast: Flight Across the Charles
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steamfashion
[jaborwhalky]
 | 06:09 am - A number of random helpful things..I think .
First up this web site has a wonderful large list of old photo scans, great for out fits to copy or to get ideas from.
http://www.rogerco.freeserve.co.uk/
This is a handy time line of how the dress has changed over the years.
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If you are not reading this book you really should.
http://www.gailcarriger.com/
It has Steampunk and vampires, in a good way.
This event,
http://vampireballpdx.com/vendors/
Has 15 spots opened for vendors , if you are in the Portland area and sell things that rock I suggest you think about vending at this event. As I keep hearing that this is one of the best partys all year by so many people I know.
This new Mag, this very well put together mag : http://www.zeldamag.com/ has it's pages opened for people to take out adds and with the topic being vintage. I know there are a number of you on this group who might like to do so.
You know about this LARP, RPG ? http://www.hallowsevedesigns.com/
Issue Four is out now http://www.steampunktales.com/
Who is coming to what?
http://www.edwardianball.com/
or
http://www.templecon.org/10/
or
http://www.anachrocon.com/
or
http://www.worldsteamexpo.com/
or
http://community.livejournal.com/steamfashion/2297385.html
or
http://www.dragoncon.org/
Random all over the place post with something for EVERY ONE!
I think I need more sleep.
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steamfashion
[wollorin]
 | 02:03 am - Two rings.
Maybe it's not quite steampunk, but I hope the atmosphere fits :)
I would like to show two rings that I made recently of polymer clay, glass beads and brass and copper wire.
  
( Click.. )
Thank you!
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January 5th, 2010
jasminetoad
 | 10:09 pm - Jasmine's New Framed Original "Delicate Bones" Painting!
Hi everyone!
I have a new painting to show you tonight! Starting at just one penny - and it's already framed! Also a quick head's up - Matt & I are driving back home to Florida leaving tomorrow, so it might be a couple of days before we get back home and online. The weather up north is pretty awful, so it might slow us down a bit. We've got all the current orders shipped out, and will catch up on new ones and on emails once we're home!
All right, the new original painting! "Delicate Bones" is the title - a lovely painting that is already framed and ready to hang! A delicate yet very strange beauty - wearing the dark headdress of a medieval noblewoman - surrounded by some seriously strange skulls! There is a cat skull, a caiman skull, and a goat skull. She is painted on an 8"x10" oval masonite panel. "Delicate Bones" is in a beautiful ornate oval silver finished frame - made from wood, resin & gesso. The frame measures about 13" wide by 15" high. It is a heavy, deep frame - it's about 2" thick from the side!! This original painting starts at just one penny and is up on eBay for a 10-day auction ending the evening of Friday, January 15th at 5:57PM Central Time and you can see it below:
"Delicate Bones" 15"x13" ORIGINAL FRAMED PAINTING!
And as always, to see all of my other currently available original paintings, click below - I have some BEAUTIFUL originals up right now and will be adding more soon:
Click HERE to see Jasmine's Original Paintings
I'm making the "Delicate Bones" prints available NOW. If the original isn't in your budget, grab one of these! These are beautiful prints - starting at just $13.80 - and guess what? You can add on custom mats, frames, glass, etc. however you want it. And you can choose the paper type - glossy, matte, canvas, poster, whatever. Small sizes are available as well as BIG sizes - up to 35"x44" in size. Just use the options in the upper right hand corner of this page to choose the size you'd like - leave it plain as a poster print or add framing options. No need to wait any more!!
Click HERE to see the prints!
Enjoy!
Jasmine
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