Tag: events
League of S.T.E.A.M. Show Tomorrow
by thatbaldguy on 16 Jan 2010 at 12:47:32, under art and design, culture
Fine folks from the League of S.T.E.A.M. are having a gallery show tomorrow night in Santa Monica. These are always a blast. You should go.
The League of S.T.E.A.M. presents
An Evening with the Unfamiliar: Scientific Investigations of Paranormal OdditiesLocation:
Renee’s Courtyard Cafe & Bar
522 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90401 [map]
Parking available at 1234 4th St., $3 flat rate after 6pmTime:
Sunday, January 17th, 2010
7:00 PM to Midnight
UPDATE: LA Weekly was at the show, and has a nice little write-up and some photos to boot! Go Team S.T.E.A.M.!
LA Opera Costume Shop Sale
by thatbaldguy on 01 Oct 2009 at 17:11:53, under culture
SUQEE!
Yelp has the details:
You’ve seen them on stage — now you can have an LA Opera costume of your very own! Wear it for Halloween, wear it to work, wear it around the house, wear it where ever you want because it’s yours!
For the first time ever, LA Opera will be doing a little fall cleaning to make room for new costumes, and will be selling gowns, hats, gloves, shoes, capes, coats, bodices, and complete ensembles from its costume shop located in downtown Los Angeles. You can purchase costumes and accessories priced $5-$250 from your favorite LA Opera productions like La Traviata, Carmen, Don Giovanni, The Fly, and more.
Parking is available across the street in the Little Toyko Shopping Center.
I’ll see you there!
LA Opera Costume Shop Sale
330 S. Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
[map]
Saturday, October 10, 2009 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Via the socalsteam, the Southern California Steampunks Yahoo Group, the members of which keep chock-a-block with fantastic leads like this.
Wonder Woman to Sing at Los Angeles Jazz Club
by thatbaldguy on 06 Mar 2009 at 02:38:35, under culture, music
Lynda Carter will be performing at the Catalina Jazz Club1 in Hollywood Thursday, March 5th2 through Saturday, March 7th. Quoth the LA Times:
Expect to hear a well-polished set from a performer who can deliver a song even better than she can take down a bad guy.
I’m not ashamed to admit that this fulfills many an adolescent fantasy. I should be ashamed to admit it, but I’m not, do you hear?! Not!
Catalina Jazz Club
6725 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
[map]
Via sidewalksuperheroes.
machine project Travels through Space and Time
by thatbaldguy on 04 Mar 2009 at 17:53:14, under art and design
This weekend, machine project — our favorite gallery/hackspace — is traveling through space and time!
Friday, March 6th, 8pm. An evening of fiction, poetry, film and mechanical oddities with scifi author Mark von Schlegell (visiting from Germany, and author of VENUSIA and the upcoming MERCURY STATION), Claire Phillips (BLACKMARKET BABIES) and Anthony McCann (FATHER OF NOISE, MOONGARDEN, Machine Poet Laureate, you know — Anthony). Curated by Annie O’Malley.
-> More info here.Saturday March 7th, 8pm. A talk on the rise and fall of civilizations, untold wealth, extraordinary events, our momentous future and what these have to do with materials innovations.
-> More info here.
Sunday, March 8th, 1pm. Dorkbot! (time traveler’s courtesy note: remember, it’s Daylight Savings Time the night before.)
-> More info here.
Sunday, March 8th, 8pm. A rousing sing-a-long where audience members will learn a unique, alternative musical language and by the end of the night become a choir, singing traditional hymns from the 19th century — all voices are welcome, a willingness to sing is the only requirement.
-> More info here.
With any luck, I’ll get to go to at least two of these. It’s anyone’s guess which though. See you there?
Road Warrior Weekend
by thatbaldguy on 17 Feb 2009 at 20:18:01, under culture
What are you doing on the weekend before Thanksgiving? I mean, you’ll have been to Seattle Steamcon in October, then there’s Halloween, the high holy day of the internet, and it’s always tough going cold turkey off the cosplay. I’m hoping to get my fix at the Road Warrior Weekend [sound warning] hosted by the delightful Scarlett Harlott. Word has it the Death Guild will be bringing their Thunder Dome and all.
And dig that tag line: Kinda like a post-apocalyptic Burning Man…without the hippies!
Click on the image to see the official MySpace page
I’m pretty sure I’ll be there, with bells on…my arse-less leather chaps.
Steamcon in Seattle
by thatbaldguy on 17 Feb 2009 at 20:03:10, under culture
What are my plans for October? I’m glad you asked. BadKitty and I are going to Steamcon in Seattle, which is being held October 23rd – 25th. Here are the facts as we know them:
- Dates: October 23-25, 2009
- Venue: Seattle Airport Marriott in Seattle, Washington, USA
- Author Guest of Honor: Tim Powers, author of steampunky The Anubis Gates
- Artist Guest of Honor: Paul Guinan
- Tickets: Currently $30 for all three days
- Abney Park will be performing
More information:
The BadKitty and I have already made arrangements to mooch lodging off a friend, ’cause that’s how we roll.
Mythical Creatures
by thatbaldguy on 14 Feb 2009 at 19:14:52, under culture
First Ever Edwardian Ball in Los Angeles
by thatbaldguy on 12 Jan 2009 at 20:00:07, under culture
You know, I’ve heard about this Edwardian Ball thing from a number of people, and I always thought, “Well, if they really wanted me to go, they’d hold it in Los Angeles. I loves me a costume ball, but San Francisco is a fair ways away, but I’ve got mouths to feed.”
As if the fine organizers of the event heard my thoughts (which is kinda creepy) I find that The Edwardian Ball is in fact coming to Los Angeles in just a few weeks!
The Edwardian Ball Los Angeles – a splendid San Francisco tradition flies south for the winter, presenting an elegant, turn of the century celebration of music, theatre, dance, circus arts, DJs, ballroom dance, fashion, technology, and of course, the art and stories of Edward Gorey. Held in the historic Tower Theater, and hosted by LA’s own big top phenomenon Cirque Berzerk in partnership with Edwardian Ball co-creators Rosin Coven and Vau de Vire Society, the night promises an unforgettable blend of audience and performance with humor, darkness, and style. Also featuring Helios Jive, DJ Xian, Jill Tracy, Miz Margo, Dark Garden Corsetry, and many special guests.
Edwardian Ball Los Angeles
Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Tower Theater
802 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014 [map]
http://www.towertheaterla.comDoors and show 8:00pm, all ages welcome
$30 general, $75 VIP includes reserved balcony seating & hosted absinthe bar
Who will be performing, says you? These fine folks, says I:
CIRQUE BERZERK
ROSIN COVEN
VAU DE VIRE SOCIETY
HELIOS JIVE
DJ XIAN
Dark Garden
Jill Tracy
Miz Margo
DJ Delachaux
Evil SarahPlus…Vendor Bazaar, Portrait Studio, Absinthe Bar, Ballroom Dancing and more!
I hope to attend, BadKitty on my arm, top hat on my head and bells on my toes.
via The Edwardian Ball.
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