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@airshiporeilly
It is with fond sadness but a forward perspective that the captains trim and streamline the crew of the O'Reilly to soar to greater heights. Insurmountable professional differences lead us to bid adieu to our porter Samael in a business sense, but he will still be down the hall because he lives here and we will buy him wine because he is a great Jew. - Captain Z
Hey, y'all! Captain Zenith here. Adie's ferrying Enki back to his sloop currently, so I thought I'd give you all a little run-down of our feelings concerning the two amazing weekends we just had. AniMinneapolis was our first public appearance with Enki, our mercenary; Nautica, my cabin-boy, and what the little anime kids call our mayonnaise or our moray or somethin', my high-tech pleasure bot with a noggin' full of quirks, Skyelark. She certainly was the favorite, which makes me consider her a worthwhile investment (even though she still thinks she's a damned tour guide half the time, and her Nightingale patch just sorta...goes on and off. Not good for sales.) We had two room parties that were varying degrees of appropriate, our panels were packed, we acquired quite a few new friends and a whole other crew over that way as well, and we're looking forward to working with 'em! Skyelark keeps petting the list and singing to it, so as soon as I'm able to snatch it we'll be messaging you lovely folks. Anime Midwest found us stunned - it was so many more people than were expected that I was laid low on Saturday from an overload of attractive new...prospects! It made me doubly glad I brought R. D. Barrduhn, our trading emissary of sorts, James Farley, or friendly inebriated ex-military bodyguard (though it's more likely he was protecting people from me...) and Bastien McGrobber, the representative from Albright Technologies who's *supposedly* fixing the damnable doll. I think he's here for the company, personally. Our panels went swimmingly. Captain Adie was gloriously bossy as usual, but at least nobody got clocked - out of anger, anyway. Victorian Nightlife was a special case. We got all of Steampunk 101 to follow Skyelark as she delivered a picture to her beau, the Spine, of Steam Powered Giraffe. Their concert was amazing! I've got a few things I'd like to show that Steve gentleman. If anyone would like to send us their steampunk characters or just send us a friendly hello, feel free! I can put any and all of you to work, red light or no. We hope you had an amazing time and we're looking forward to seeing you darling hearts at MetaCon! - Captain Z
An Unfortunate Occurrence
Ladies and Gentleman, it is with our deepest regret that we bring some terrible news to you. Due to multiple, unforeseen financial and personal problems that were beyond our control, we are having to temporarily cancel an Eclectic Affair Convention. Guests and performers will be contacted individually about this and we will answer any and all questions and concerns you may have about the decision.... Anyone who has prepaid will also be contacted and will have the option to be refunded the money, or keep it in the system for any future events (Including if we are able to hold Eclectic Affair in the future). If anyone has any questions or concerns (Or some words of encouragement, because we could probably use those, too) please feel free to either message this page or send an email to "[email protected]" with the subject "ATTN: EA Cancellation." This next few weeks will be a very trying time for us and we will be having a meeting about the future of the Airship O'Reilly shortly. We will also be fielding questions at Anime Midwest. But worry not, the Airship WILL continue to be active and we will be trying to make it up to everyone by working our absolute hardest to get together some smaller events. We deeply apologize for the need to do this and for those who put work toward the convention, you have our deepest gratitude and we promise you that your work will NOT be for naught, it will just be shifted to a different event. Anyone who has been negatively effected by this decision, we will be working with you to make up for it as best as we can.
We're hosting another Eclectic Affair, but this year, EA will be a full 3-day convention! Come see some brilliant guests, including Thee Bluebeard, Thomas Knapp, the Ford Theatre Reunion, and John White! You can find more guests, events, and all sorts of other information here: http://eclecticaffair.com/
Gaslit Romance!
Ladies and gentlemen, after a long absence, your favorite burlesque dancer will be back in town! Hayley Jane will be returning to Champaign for your personal entertainment, and you don't want to miss her! Joining her will be the amazing Ford Theatre Reunion, a Circus-folk-punk band (All the way from Lexington, KY!) that will be sure to entertain and excite you! Come see their stage-bound shenanigans, and catch some of their catchy songs! Adding all of this madness will be Michael and Satina Braswell of The Extreme Variety Act! Michael will astound you with his magic and Satina will capture your heart with her hula hooping dance! It's kind of like Valentine's day, except not at all, and much better! 10$ at the door for yourself, of $18 for you and your valentine! 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink! (Addendum: We are planning to host a post-event party at the Captain's Quarters. Activities are a surprise, but you get in free if you come to Gaslit Romance! Otherwise, 5$ at the door)
http://www.facebook.com/events/118018735037815/
Another Eclectic Affair
Last year, we put up our first-ever large-scale event, An Eclectic Affair. After much thought and reminiscing, we decided to turn the Affair into a full-blown three-day convention! The gears are already in motion, and more information will be available within the week! Needless to say, we are extraordinarily excited and working hard to make this year so very much better. What would YOU like to see there?
-Adie O'Reilly
After terse negotiations and four hours of holding the mutinous mechanic’s shovel at gunpoint, we have reached an uneasy truce. Adie O’Reilly will retain captaincy on the condition that I am reinstated as well. This should be fine so long as she doesn’t hinder the ‘operations’ regarding the...
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Saturday, April 13th Doors at 6:30 PM Concert at 7:00 PM All Ages
General Ticket: $25 *VIP Ticket: $40
*Meet the bands after the show for an exclusive autograph session!
Spring In Sepia
Engine boilers bubble. Automaton cogs turn. Mustachioed gentlemen strap on brass goggles while their ladies don whirring clockwork corsets. Steam, leather and oil are hammered into Victoriana fantasy, and the great propellers of giant airships begin to churn. It is time to attune your ears to the grinding gears. It is time for a steampunk spectacle known as Spring In Sepia. Transit through time and space to the Historic Everett Theatre for Spring In Sepia featuring two of the hottest names in steampunk music. This one-night only event combines the infectious melodies of Steam Powered Giraffe and the haunting music of Abney Park.
The Airship pirates of Abney Park will land to play this exclusive show for you, and with them are the clockwork robots of Colonel Peter A. Walter: Steam Powered Giraffe.
Steam Powered Giraffe brings their musical robotic pantomime to their Washington State debut. This five-part harmony band of San Diego fame has mesmerized adults and children alike for the past two summers at The World Famous San Diego Zoo, and has toured across America performing at many science fiction and gaming conventions. Abney Park, the quintessential veterans of steampunk music, have toured the globe for years laying down their unique industrial tunes to packed venues worldwide. Combining sleek sound with costume and retrofitted instruments, Abney Park is a grand example of the spirit of the steampunk movement.
Join us for a night of steampunk wonder and whimsy in Everett, Washington. Spring In Sepia, a steampunk rock show imbued with imagination.
Tickets are on sale now, but act quick less you miss this airship ride!
Steam Powered Giraffe
Winners of the Steampunk Chronicle Reader’s Choice Awards in 2012 for BEST ALBUM, Live at the Globe Yesterday’s Tomorrow and SONG OF THE YEAR for Brass Goggles. Winners of The 2012 San Diego A-List for BEST LIVE COMEDY and Runner-Up for BEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Abney Park
Winners of the Steampunk Chronicle Reader’s Choice Awards in 2012 for BEST BAND Featured on HBO’s True Blood, MTV, and G4TV
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Who would like to send me to Seattle for my birthday?
We have new crew!
We are proud and ecstatic to welcome Willem Luxsidus (as our Head Rigger) and Samael G'Navtan (as our Porter) to the O'Reilly! I for one am looking forward to the new additions to our family. May their journeys with us be as adventurous as they hope! -Mech
In the not so distant past, we had the great pleasure to put on An Eclectic Affair, our largest and most varied event to date. It is far past the time to show everybody that could not make it some of the splendors that they missed, and to remind those that were there of the wonders they beheld.
Many thanks to the fantastic Daria Melnikova for capturing and editing the videos seen here.
Tremble in fear and delight as the Lord Baron Joseph C.R. Vourteque interviews the dangerous Steampunk Boba Fett and marvelous Hayley Jane in his Family Cocktail Hour:
Take in the inimitable and unforgettable sounds of Ford Theatre Reunion:
And finally, be mesmerized by the grace and beauty of Satina Braswell's hooping:
Shore leave!
By sheer chance and luck, Mech has landed us shore leave at Meta Con in Minneapolis, MN!
http://www.metaconvention.com/steampunk
We'll be doing several Steampunk panels over the weekend, as well as two meet-ups and at least one photoshoot.
This is our very first time being guests at a convention, so you should all come out and support us! And watch the ensuing shenanigans, of course.
Post-Eclectic Affair ( by Mech)
So, as our first big event, I think this was quite successful.
Despite the low attendee count, I had a great time interacting with people, and the live performances went swimmingly. I am infinitely grateful to my wonderful tech staff, who took whatever I threw at them and made it actually gorgeous and brilliant, and to my co-planners who had to deal with me for months before the event and have to deal with me forever afterwards (sorry Cap't and Lord Dr.), and to the performers who all went above and beyond what I deemed great performances (and for putting up with me). I am also extremely thankful for everyone who showed up, participated, had fun, interacted with each other, and made it a place where other people wanted to be (did anyone notice the wedding upstairs that was interested in what we were doing?). Thank you!
As stressed and tired as I was, I did wind up having a great time and I only wish there were more people there to experience it with me. Although Mr. Moxie was a bit much for me by the end of the night... Far, far too much.
-Mech
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Better late than never
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Only one week left
There's only one week left until EA. You know how excited Mech is? Very excited. All of her favorite people are going to be there and it shall be brilliant.
Come out to the Eclectic Affair on the 14th, 10 am to midnight in the Alumni Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn!
Tickets for the entire day are only 18$ at http://eclecticaffair.eventbrite.com/
Performances by such brilliant people as the Ford Theatre Reunion, Hayley Jane, White City Rippers, Mike and Satina Braswell, the Lords & Ladies DJs, and DJ JanderVK! And special guest appearance by John Strangeway, better known as Steampunk Boba Fett!
There will also be some brilliant vendors, including Altered History, Leviathan Steamworks, Christina Beller, Love is Music Jewelry, Live Action Games, and Hayley Jane!
Come out and experience one of the best full-day events in Central Illinois!
Busy days and why don't I get paid?
Somehow, even though I've retreated gracelessly back into the boiler room in the hopes of having a fine nap and maybe some rum, I find myself busier than ever with assisting the Captain with the planning of an Eclectic Affair.
In the past week we have ironed out almost (ALMOST) every detail of some importance, and several of no significance whatsoever. I feel that this is now my full-time job, except I don't get paid at the end of the week. Somewhat disheartening, but in the end, worth it due to how wonderful the Affair will be.
That said, you should come out to it, bring all of your friends, family, and stragglers. It's only 20$ for an entire 14 hours full of music, magic, contests, games, and all around interesting people! You should also share this event with all of your friends, especially if you personally are not able to come. We would much appreciate it!
You can (and should) purchase your tickets here: http://eclecticaffair.eventbrite.com/ And share the event on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/306217162783699/
May your boilers never run out of water, or fuel! -Mech.
