Events

As you’ve probably noticed, a Steampunk Ball was held last Saturday, October 30th at the Austin dance club Elysium. My sister, my husband, and myself all attended in costume and had a great time. Live music was provided by Black Tape for a Blue Girl as well as a celloist that I can’t recall the name of at the moment.

I first off have to say that Hallowe’en weekend probably wasn’t the best weekend to have the Steampunk Ball on. Almost everyone in the building was in costume, but only about a quarter to a third were dressed in their Steampunk wear. There were to be two costume contests: a Hallowe’en costume contest and the Steampunk costume contest. I guess that the folks that work Elysium didn’t really know what was going on with the Steampunk costume contest, because it was done in an extreme rush and all the prize bundles were separated and handed out without any actual judging. I am glad to say that the lass who received the strand of Pirate Hair Jewels I donated loved it!

Turner’s Tokens had a fantabulous setup near the bar with all of her necklaces and trinkets set about. I got to pick up my order from her, which included an awesome extra token necklace! But I’ll post on that later. 😉

I could go on critiquing the night, but then it would sound as if I didn’t enjoy the Ball. I had a great time, got to see friends, and see a lot of wonderful outfits. I’ll be looking forward to whenever the next Steampunk Ball is!

Steampunk Ball Costume Contest Prizes

by CrystalKittyCaton October 26, 2010October 26, 20101 Comment0

I’ve shared links to the contributing artists, but I’m sure you’d rather see the actual items that are being given away!

Best Costume Male

Best Costume Female

Best Costume Pirate

Best Costume Monster

Photos by Turner’s Tokens

There are even more to the prizes than what you see in the photos, since they’re locked away in the chests until the conclusion of the contest! Costume prizes have been provided by:

Secret Oktober, Turner’s Tokens, Faire Treasures, Chet Phillips,
Tormented Artifacts, Parkers and Quinn, Tada Boutique,
Rhapsodical Hats, Steam Bath Factory, and Christina & Co.

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Events Steampunk

All Hallow’s Even Eve: Steampunk Ball

by CrystalKittyCaton October 18, 2010October 18, 20102 Comments0

Elysium is holding a Steampunk Ball this month on Saturday October 30. I’m, of course, quite excited for another opportunity of viewing everyone’s amazing costumes! Find the Facebook event page here.

Live music for the evening begins at 10 and will feature Black Tape for a Blue Girl, randal.holt:dead.cat.cello, and of course DJs Void + The Gothfather. Arriving in costume will reduce your cover from $7 down to $5. The event is twenty-one and up only, as per usual of Elysium’s events.

There will also be a Steampunk Costume contest at midnight! Prize donors include Turner’s Tokens, Faire Treasures (check out the prize Pirate Hair Jewels here!), Steam Bath Factory, Chet Phillips, Parkers and Quinn, Tormented Artifacts, TaDa Boutique, Rhapsodical Hats, Christenia & Co., and Secret Oktober.