Hey guys, exciting news!
At the Weekend of Wrong at Midsummer Magick Faire this coming weekend, Jeff Mach has announced that we have a couple awesome guests coming:
The world-famous "Gypsy Nomads" (www.thegypsynomads.com) will be performing their music this weekend, and famed steampunk author G.D. Falksen will be appearing on Sunday.
This is also our “anything goes” costume weekend!
So come on down, it's going to be wacky and awesometastic.
And then, over at Hartford, CT, the Dreadfuls will be putting on four panels, an impromptu sky-pirate shindy, and a steampunk photo session!
Steampunk 101
Room 15 (I thin- the big one at the end on the left-hand side, upstairs)
2:00pm Friday
Bring your camera and best steamgear for the photo session on the main staircase at 3:30 on Friday!
Steampunk Culture
Room 15 again
5:00pm Friday
Sky-pirate Shindy
Likely at the end of one of the upstairs hallways, probably around 8:30 or 9pm Friday night.
Bring your dancing shoes! We'll be playing everything from Dr. Steel and The Dresden Dolls to Gogol Bordello and Two-Man Gentleman Band!
Then...
Steampunk Costumes and Props
Room 16 (the one right before the last one on the left hallway, upstairs)
8:30pm Saturday
Enthusiast's Guide to Steampunk in the Media
Room 16
10:00pm Saturday
The Saturday panels are held opposite the Masquerade, I believe, in a smaller room than the Friday ones.
COME SEE US! Midsummer Magick! CT-con!
We miss you all and look forward to seeing our CT-con friends once more.
Much love,
Whisper
Showing posts with label midsummer magick faire. Show all posts
Showing posts with label midsummer magick faire. Show all posts
Thursday, July 30
Sunday, July 19
First weekend of a Ren Faire, check!
I wish I had more access to the internet. I often find myself cramming all my work into a few short hours on someone else's computer, and then I don't have time to be all eloquent and engaging on the blog. It makes my travels sound far less interesting to be all "did this, this, this and then this", when I know I could be talking in much more detail, actually helping you *care* about what I am doing. I used to be so good at doing this, but I guess it helped that I had all the time in the world to craft my words juuuust right.
But I shall say this: Day 100 is next Saturday. The 100th day of being on the road in the Icarus doing this. And I know that, if it were not for the lot of you, this would have been more than 100 times harder, down-right unbearable at times, and we likely may have failed if it wasn't for the charity of you few who have donated to us. And we're not just talking monetarily here- you have opened your homes to us, your driveways, showers, laundry; you have fed us! You have helped us to keep going, bringing steampunk all over New England, and given me something very precious: a chance at loving who I am and what I do.
Please know that I can never thank you enough.
--
This past weekend, we worked our first Renaissance Faire. I had never been to a Ren Faire before. Being behind the scenes, it was a lot like the Woods. Only in a semi-specific time period. Midsummer Magick is pretty relaxed on its time period, after all.
It was a GREAT time.
I hope you all will join us at some point. Badger- I never saw you on Saturday, did you make it?
The Faire, I believe, did twice the patronage I think they were expecting. ^_^ They are now looking to find ways to get more *parking*. Ha! Awesome dilemma, eh?
And the weekend of wrong (August 1st and 2nd) I think we're going to have a pretty good showing of at least cast participation in the steampunk vein. I hope my fellow steampunks will have a chance to come do this wackiness with us!
Highlights of the weekend for me:
When we realized the shtick we wanted to do would interfere with a vendor, we changed things up to be "catch-and-release" hunters of magical creatures. Kiri, the fairie, played along so nicely! We love her. ^_^
The Queen!! He is fantastic!
The Mad Black Bard has stolen my brain space! I can't get "The Johnny Jump-up" out of my head, and I am loving it. :D
Finally understanding Daniel GreenWolf's t-shirts. That man is awesome. And death-defying! Gid, Edward: you two need to come meet Danny and his brother Jim at some point. So that the world can explode.
Rufus.... and his inappropriate joke of the weekend, so good! Ask me some time and I will tell you.
All of the shows we caught were great- and Cap, Rapture, and myself had an even better time getting more patrons over to the smaller shows. It made us feel helpful and useful. One fairy tale teller, Shannon, was so happy we were there! heh
Next weekend, I hope to see The Rennymooners (the fine folks who we are staying with), the Bardic Circle and Battle, and do a bit more game hunting.
We are going to do multiple little character things, I think. Sort of jacks of weird trades.
Ah, and I am starting to learn some palmistry from Kathy. I am happy about that. And taking it slowly. Zack, the elvin gamesmaster, is awesome, and read my animal stones last night. That was wicked cool. I love stone work; love animals; and love all forms of divination- how is this a bad plan!? Starwolf, Kathy's husband, was talking to me about I-Ching, an ancient Chinese divination using coins, and that also piqued my interest.
I received a few compliments on my outfit, and that is a nice little ego booster. ^_^ Plus, we have made friends with a few more people, like Brenda and her daughter Brianna, and Cassie. We really met a lot of great people.
And we're very happy we were here to help MSM start out on her first steps.
But Cap and I are back now at Carli and Matt's, after an incident involving the RV that made us paranoid. So we will have internet access and- more importantly- electricity! Because that means... I can make my craft stuff for CT-con! Awesome.
I should... go see how people are doing in the hot tub. Daniel and Cap seem to have hit it off, and I wonder what craziness they have been talking about for the last hour or so. ^_^
Much love,
Whisper
But I shall say this: Day 100 is next Saturday. The 100th day of being on the road in the Icarus doing this. And I know that, if it were not for the lot of you, this would have been more than 100 times harder, down-right unbearable at times, and we likely may have failed if it wasn't for the charity of you few who have donated to us. And we're not just talking monetarily here- you have opened your homes to us, your driveways, showers, laundry; you have fed us! You have helped us to keep going, bringing steampunk all over New England, and given me something very precious: a chance at loving who I am and what I do.
Please know that I can never thank you enough.
--
This past weekend, we worked our first Renaissance Faire. I had never been to a Ren Faire before. Being behind the scenes, it was a lot like the Woods. Only in a semi-specific time period. Midsummer Magick is pretty relaxed on its time period, after all.
It was a GREAT time.
I hope you all will join us at some point. Badger- I never saw you on Saturday, did you make it?
The Faire, I believe, did twice the patronage I think they were expecting. ^_^ They are now looking to find ways to get more *parking*. Ha! Awesome dilemma, eh?
And the weekend of wrong (August 1st and 2nd) I think we're going to have a pretty good showing of at least cast participation in the steampunk vein. I hope my fellow steampunks will have a chance to come do this wackiness with us!
Highlights of the weekend for me:
When we realized the shtick we wanted to do would interfere with a vendor, we changed things up to be "catch-and-release" hunters of magical creatures. Kiri, the fairie, played along so nicely! We love her. ^_^
The Queen!! He is fantastic!
The Mad Black Bard has stolen my brain space! I can't get "The Johnny Jump-up" out of my head, and I am loving it. :D
Finally understanding Daniel GreenWolf's t-shirts. That man is awesome. And death-defying! Gid, Edward: you two need to come meet Danny and his brother Jim at some point. So that the world can explode.
Rufus.... and his inappropriate joke of the weekend, so good! Ask me some time and I will tell you.
All of the shows we caught were great- and Cap, Rapture, and myself had an even better time getting more patrons over to the smaller shows. It made us feel helpful and useful. One fairy tale teller, Shannon, was so happy we were there! heh
Next weekend, I hope to see The Rennymooners (the fine folks who we are staying with), the Bardic Circle and Battle, and do a bit more game hunting.
We are going to do multiple little character things, I think. Sort of jacks of weird trades.
Ah, and I am starting to learn some palmistry from Kathy. I am happy about that. And taking it slowly. Zack, the elvin gamesmaster, is awesome, and read my animal stones last night. That was wicked cool. I love stone work; love animals; and love all forms of divination- how is this a bad plan!? Starwolf, Kathy's husband, was talking to me about I-Ching, an ancient Chinese divination using coins, and that also piqued my interest.
I received a few compliments on my outfit, and that is a nice little ego booster. ^_^ Plus, we have made friends with a few more people, like Brenda and her daughter Brianna, and Cassie. We really met a lot of great people.
And we're very happy we were here to help MSM start out on her first steps.
But Cap and I are back now at Carli and Matt's, after an incident involving the RV that made us paranoid. So we will have internet access and- more importantly- electricity! Because that means... I can make my craft stuff for CT-con! Awesome.
I should... go see how people are doing in the hot tub. Daniel and Cap seem to have hit it off, and I wonder what craziness they have been talking about for the last hour or so. ^_^
Much love,
Whisper
Sunday, July 12
And we're back up to 3!
Just for a little while, but we're back up to 3 Dreadfuls on the road. Sort of.
Rapture arrived yesterday (after slogging through traffic and a flat tire.) We are heading over to the faire grounds today, for rehearsal and for setting the Icarus up. I am displeased with the amount of bugs there, and if I could get my hands on some tent netting, I'd be happier. See, the bugs are so tiny, they will be able to get in through out screen windows. Grah!
But yes. Rapture is here! He will be with us from now until next Monday, when he goes away until that Friday. He'll be back for the Faire's second weekend, leaving on Monday again, back on Thursday, since we have ConnectiCon on Friday.
Then we have ConnectiCon! And Faire will be over.
BUT! The last weekend is going steampunk!
We'll be there all weekend, but we're going steampunk, and trying to bring in more steampunks.
Jeff has confirmed G.D. Falksen for August 2nd, as a vendor I believe. ^_^
So come on down! We're not that far from NYC!
And once more! Thank you everyone who has been helping us out on the road. Every little bit has helped. And, as usual, any PayPal aid can be sent to vigokosaru at yahoo!
All best and much love,
Whisper
Rapture arrived yesterday (after slogging through traffic and a flat tire.) We are heading over to the faire grounds today, for rehearsal and for setting the Icarus up. I am displeased with the amount of bugs there, and if I could get my hands on some tent netting, I'd be happier. See, the bugs are so tiny, they will be able to get in through out screen windows. Grah!
But yes. Rapture is here! He will be with us from now until next Monday, when he goes away until that Friday. He'll be back for the Faire's second weekend, leaving on Monday again, back on Thursday, since we have ConnectiCon on Friday.
Then we have ConnectiCon! And Faire will be over.
BUT! The last weekend is going steampunk!
We'll be there all weekend, but we're going steampunk, and trying to bring in more steampunks.
Jeff has confirmed G.D. Falksen for August 2nd, as a vendor I believe. ^_^
So come on down! We're not that far from NYC!
And once more! Thank you everyone who has been helping us out on the road. Every little bit has helped. And, as usual, any PayPal aid can be sent to vigokosaru at yahoo!
All best and much love,
Whisper
Tuesday, July 7
Erm, I guess not just yet...
It seems we're sticking in civilization for a little longer, to finish up some costume stuff for our hosts. ^_^
We spent the day hanging out with Jeff. Huzzah! A good time was had by all.
And now, for the part that's super important, I'll just re-post from other places:
(cross-posted on Myspace and Steampunk Empire)
Hey everyone,
Not too long on here, but just wanted to let you know that Midsummer Magick Faire (midsummermagickfaire.com) is coming up!
On the last weekend- the weekend of CT-con in fact- the coordinator has requested a bit of a STEAMPUNK twist.
So if you want to go to a Ren Faire, it runs from 11-6 on Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and 19th, 25th and 26th, and August 1st and 2nd. On the 1st and 2nd, come in your steam-gear best!
Also, we are going to be at ConnectiCon on Friday all day, and then Saturday night after the Faire! I'll be selling some of my craft items at a few peoples' tables, so if you were looking for anything from me in particular, please let me know and I will try to have it there for you then. Also, you should feel free to come buy my stuff in general so I can put gas in the tank and food in mah belly until Pi-Con at the end of August.
And anyone who was interested in keeping the Captain and I afloat who cannot get to CT-con or the Magick Faire, I give to you my PayPal account: vigokosaru@yahoo That seems to have been working out rather well. ^_^
Also, we are still looking for people interested in going camping with us the last weekend of August for "A Dreadful Affair", a casual event of steampunks gathering together to do steampunky type things, network, and have a hell of a lot of fun!
You can contact me at ssicarus.blogspot.com or ssicarus@yahoo.com I am going to be without internet for a while as we will be parking the Icarus on the campsite for most of the next 3 1/2 weeks.
All best and much love,
Whisper,
Communications Officer of the S.S. Icarus,
First Mate of the Penny Dreadfuls
We spent the day hanging out with Jeff. Huzzah! A good time was had by all.
And now, for the part that's super important, I'll just re-post from other places:
(cross-posted on Myspace and Steampunk Empire)
Hey everyone,
Not too long on here, but just wanted to let you know that Midsummer Magick Faire (midsummermagickfaire.com) is coming up!
On the last weekend- the weekend of CT-con in fact- the coordinator has requested a bit of a STEAMPUNK twist.
So if you want to go to a Ren Faire, it runs from 11-6 on Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and 19th, 25th and 26th, and August 1st and 2nd. On the 1st and 2nd, come in your steam-gear best!
Also, we are going to be at ConnectiCon on Friday all day, and then Saturday night after the Faire! I'll be selling some of my craft items at a few peoples' tables, so if you were looking for anything from me in particular, please let me know and I will try to have it there for you then. Also, you should feel free to come buy my stuff in general so I can put gas in the tank and food in mah belly until Pi-Con at the end of August.
And anyone who was interested in keeping the Captain and I afloat who cannot get to CT-con or the Magick Faire, I give to you my PayPal account: vigokosaru@yahoo That seems to have been working out rather well. ^_^
Also, we are still looking for people interested in going camping with us the last weekend of August for "A Dreadful Affair", a casual event of steampunks gathering together to do steampunky type things, network, and have a hell of a lot of fun!
You can contact me at ssicarus.blogspot.com or ssicarus@yahoo.com I am going to be without internet for a while as we will be parking the Icarus on the campsite for most of the next 3 1/2 weeks.
All best and much love,
Whisper,
Communications Officer of the S.S. Icarus,
First Mate of the Penny Dreadfuls
The next few weeks...
...we will have super sporadic internet abilities.
Cap and I are about to head over to Ashley's house for sign painting for MidSummer Magick Faire. (midsummermagickfaire.com! Oxford, CT!) Then, we are coming back to Carli's, somehow, and packing up everything to head over to the faire site, where we will be camping for pretty much the next 3 1/2 weeks.
Rapture is coming down here some time the end of this week, and he will be here for 3 weeks as well.
The Faire starts on the 18th. It runs that weekend, the weekend of the 25th, and the weekend of August 1st.
July 31st, all day, we will be in Hartford, CT for ConnectiCon. August 1st, we will be there in the evening and leaving in the morning on the 2nd. So if you want to see us.... that's when you can!
I am hopefully going to be able to sell some of my steampunk Lolita hats at one person's table, and then maybe my ball-jointed doll sized steampunk Lolita hats at another. And then maybe a few other of our steampunk items at other peoples' tables, but it depends on who is there and what we have.
CT-con is about the only money we will be making this month, so please come find us and our stuff! ^_^ If you don't know what other items we make, just ask me- we do commissions on things when we can. I am trying to have a bustle or two done for CT-con as well, but I am not putting any definite on it until it is done.
Then we have until the end of August to make our way with whatever we get from CT-con, when we have a table at Pi-Con (I am pretty sure...)
So yeah! Buy my crafty items? ^_^ Or throw a buck or two my way on PayPal, if'n you want (vigokosaru at yahoo)
Love you all, and I will post again when we have the internet to let you know how fairs the Faire!
All best and much love,
Whisper
Cap and I are about to head over to Ashley's house for sign painting for MidSummer Magick Faire. (midsummermagickfaire.com! Oxford, CT!) Then, we are coming back to Carli's, somehow, and packing up everything to head over to the faire site, where we will be camping for pretty much the next 3 1/2 weeks.
Rapture is coming down here some time the end of this week, and he will be here for 3 weeks as well.
The Faire starts on the 18th. It runs that weekend, the weekend of the 25th, and the weekend of August 1st.
July 31st, all day, we will be in Hartford, CT for ConnectiCon. August 1st, we will be there in the evening and leaving in the morning on the 2nd. So if you want to see us.... that's when you can!
I am hopefully going to be able to sell some of my steampunk Lolita hats at one person's table, and then maybe my ball-jointed doll sized steampunk Lolita hats at another. And then maybe a few other of our steampunk items at other peoples' tables, but it depends on who is there and what we have.
CT-con is about the only money we will be making this month, so please come find us and our stuff! ^_^ If you don't know what other items we make, just ask me- we do commissions on things when we can. I am trying to have a bustle or two done for CT-con as well, but I am not putting any definite on it until it is done.
Then we have until the end of August to make our way with whatever we get from CT-con, when we have a table at Pi-Con (I am pretty sure...)
So yeah! Buy my crafty items? ^_^ Or throw a buck or two my way on PayPal, if'n you want (vigokosaru at yahoo)
Love you all, and I will post again when we have the internet to let you know how fairs the Faire!
All best and much love,
Whisper
Friday, July 3
In Connecticut
In CT now.
Not long on comp but just letting people know we are alive!
Jeff activiated his phone tree and we are now safe. And showered. And laundered. And fed. And clothed! (Fore ren garb for tomorrow- we will work on our own stuff soon.)
We have to go though. Off to do fun amazing things!
We are staying at the site soon.
GO TO MIDSUMMERMAGICKFAIRE.COM!!! Do it now!
Love you all!
Whisper
Not long on comp but just letting people know we are alive!
Jeff activiated his phone tree and we are now safe. And showered. And laundered. And fed. And clothed! (Fore ren garb for tomorrow- we will work on our own stuff soon.)
We have to go though. Off to do fun amazing things!
We are staying at the site soon.
GO TO MIDSUMMERMAGICKFAIRE.COM!!! Do it now!
Love you all!
Whisper
Tuesday, June 30
Midsummer Magick Faire in Oxford, CT! (cross-posted)
midsummermagickfaire.com
Hey guys,
Cap, Rapture and myself are going to be working a ren faire in Oxford, CT in the month of July (and the weekend of CT-Con, hence not being there all weekend).
THE FAIRE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! And vendors. And probably more people in the cast. And people to go to the faire and have fun!
Please check it out. The people who run it are awesome and we love them.
See you there!
Much love,
Whisper
Hey guys,
Cap, Rapture and myself are going to be working a ren faire in Oxford, CT in the month of July (and the weekend of CT-Con, hence not being there all weekend).
THE FAIRE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! And vendors. And probably more people in the cast. And people to go to the faire and have fun!
Please check it out. The people who run it are awesome and we love them.
See you there!
Much love,
Whisper
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