Upcoming Cons -- Living in the Weird, Weird West -- SteamCon 2010 and Wild West Con 2011

  http://www.steamcon.org/

     "This year’s steamposium will highlight the Weird Weird West or American steampunk, if you will. Imagine the age of steam on the wild frontier. You are invited to explore with us the world of roughriders on mechanical horses, mad inventors, mystical Indian shamans, and mighty steam locomotives. Picture airships instead of stagecoaches, and the precision of robotic sharp shooters. If western steampunk doesn’t appeal, there will still be lots of classic steampunk to partake of as well."

     The events, merchants, art, and other aspects seem to be in the planning stages.  Guest stars will include Jake von Slatt (steampunk maker extraordinaire), James Blaylock (author of Homunculus), and Shane Hensley (creator of the MMORPG City of Heroes/Villains).

Registration is now open. The price for one adult is $45 until November 7th.

 

Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention, March 4-6, 2011

Old Tuscon Studios in Tuscon, Arizona

"Events include:  music concerts    dinner theater    a tea party with a published author O.M. Grey    shows and presentations with The League of S.T.E.A.M.   a charity fashion show    freak show art show    mercantile pavilion    ghost tours    street parade    street performers    high noon dual competition    fast draw competition    gaming parlor   live action stunt shows    cabaret saloon shows   masquerade ball    mad scientist lab    costume contests    courtroom discussion panels    how-to workshops    and much more!

Music Events every day, including:

Abney Park    Unextraordinary Gentlemen    The Strand      Veronique Chevalier  

   The Chrononaut Ball     The Tesla Masquerade Ball  "

Three Day Copper Pass is $45, events and concert tickets are extra.

I wish I lived closer to all these great events!!!

~DS