A Ether Fest Program 2

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THERFEST

29 April to 1 May, 2011


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About three years ago, two foolish con-men hadan idea: to help pull together the Texas Steampunks withan event that was for the community and organized by thecommunity with their best interests in mind. So, they pulled together what little funds they had, bargained withOutlaws, traded with disreputable types and stole (and ran)from pirates until they had enough backing and support topull this wonderful idea off. We welcome you, all of you,to therFest, an unconventional Steampunk convention!

Where mad scientists show off their wares that whiz & whooz and adventurers brag about their travels over drinks(or brag about bragging about their travels over drinks).

We, Con-Chairmen of the San Antonio Neo Victorian Association, put this all together for you with a passion only matched by the furnaces of an airshiparmada. The only reward we want is for all of your support towards therFest and to get this going again next year.This is a convention, a festival for you, where we revel inthe beauty of Steampunk and our wonderful Texascommunity. Yes, we'll take this opportunity to yell"FIRST!" for being the first Steampunk convention inTexas, but we hope we're not the only ones. WithClockwork Con in Austin and the Difference Engine in

Dallas kicking up, this will be an exciting decade forSteampunk and we hope you'll join us for however long our crazy celebration lasts.

therFest is here because of you and we couldn't have done it without you. Thanks for everything and if yousee us walking around, say hello (and buy us a drink)!

-The Chairmen

Pablo "Mr. Saturday" Vazquez III & Cameron "Sixpence"Hare


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A MANIFESTO OF THE STEAMPUNK ETHOS By Pablo Mr. Saturday Vazquez III

Take a look around you. Despite our societys leaps in technological development and civilized advancement, we lack an essential spirit. We cant exactly pinpoint it, but we know its missing. Its the same feeling an artist gets when he looks at an empty canvas and just doesnt know what to paint, but he knows hed like to at least paint something. I can tell you what

were missing: A tru e renaissance. Our creative spirits are starved, no longer tied to the innate truths of being human, of truly living, and whenever we look at our world, we only feel as if our canvas has been damaged by some unseen force that wehave quietly supported this whole time. If the future looks cold and endangered, what must we do if not look back? Theimages of the future-past we see in the works of H.G Wells & Jules Verne, the wild ideas of old wizards like Nikola Tesla and Charles Babbage, and many more are those of technological optimism, social advancement, communal harmony,individualistic development, and boundless creativity, virtues and dreams which the Steampunk community fully embracesand even evangelizes. We are not just some community hiding in the shadows, living high off its own elitism, prancing around in anachronistic fashions with no true purpose or standing. In reality, Steampunk becomes the rallying call of thesleeping adventurers, the once and future poets singing a eulogy to our dead society and, like a phoenix, awaiting themoment from which our wildest dreams can emerge from the decaying corpse of the modern order.

We take our cues from science fiction, a world that never was that should have been, a reality in which our minds andour hearts roam the skies in search of the new, the true, the exciting. We want our present and our future to be one, full of endless wonderment and adventure, our weapons against the dullness of our mass fabricated world. We do not advocatesome sort of primitive nightmare, but rather, we ask our friends to approach the pool of reflection and see that instead of themajestic individual that they should be, they see instead a chained clone, covered in the trite vestments of the modernreligion of branding and greed. With our souls in the past, hearts in the present and minds in the future, we are retro-futurist time travelers on a mission and we will not fail. The closest thing we could be labeled is a social art movement, in which

we seek to transform society not just through our actions and attitudes, but also through our art. It is not the kind that hangsin galleries and museums, though one might find us instead wearing our creations in such esteemed locations. We are

walking masterpieces, armored Grecian statues parading our craftsmanship for all to admire, learn from and even criticize. We do not close our minds to the possibilities of human imagination and reason, but rather attempt to encourage each otherand others to let their dreams run wild and see where it takes them. Our community is united by purpose and aesthetics,inseparable as though we had all been siblings, born of the same beautiful vision which we all live and seek propagate. Weare equals and those who have pushed towards the horizon and have achieved great things are nothing more than thehonored heroes, the first amongst equals that do not tower above the rest of us, but rather want us to reach for the skies asthey did and collect the stars.

We are eccentrics, dandies, fops, pirates, fringe academics, mad tinkerers, outcast reactionaries and revolutionaries,bohemians, rakes, visionary authors, and other such desirable undesirables. No matter what you may choose to call yourself,

we embrace you as family and we know that you will do great things. Steampunk wants you to reflect on who you are inside

and then dress accordingly and, most importantly, act accordingly, as your aesthetics and actions are the only true reflectionany of us can have of who you really are. We are wildly anachronistic with modern twists, a fine absinthe before heading off to the IMAX in our full finery. This is not to mean that we've become caricatures of those silly stuffy Victorians, but rather,Steampunk was best described by the ever-wonderful Nath an Fillion as embracing the simplicity and romance of the past coupled with the hope, promise and sheer super coolness of futuristic design. Dreamers of the modern world, we ask younot to stop dreaming, but open your eyes and make those dreams a reality with us. Together, we will sail the skies and aimour cannons at the assembly line mentalities which lead us to dull societies and decaying cultures. Together, as a phoenix, we

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The Saint Anthony Hotel Staring at a plot of land with nothing but a background of cattle, two successful cattlemen desired to create one of

the greatest hotels in San Antonio history. Unbeknownst to them, their financial partner and expert guide, F.M Swearingen, would not only accomplish this, but he would create the foundation for one of the most legendary accommodations in theNation's history.

Only a few days into the christening of 1909, The St. Anthony Hotel opened its doors to droves of anticipativepatrons. Positioned as one of the most modern hotels ever created, visitors marveled at illuminated closets, bedroom lightsthat turned off when the door was locked from the outside, and the use of their very own private bath and toilet. Theseamenities, although small by today's standards, set the stage for a series of hotel innovations that made The St. Anthony a leader on the technology curve.

Following their grand opening, the hotel recorded a blistering year in revenue, allowing the financial backbone tocreate another tower before the year was through. Doubling capacity to a monstrous 430 beautifully furnished rooms, TheSt. Anthony was now being mentioned by the elite classes in the same breath as the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. By 1915, rates began at $1.50 and the history of the St. Anthony had only begun.

Since first opening its doors, the historic St. Anthony has played host to royalty and presidents and to celebritiesfrom the worlds of music, theater and film. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt visited Peacock Alley, as did President Eisenhower, and General Douglas McArthur. Prince Ranier and Princess Grace of Monaco were honored with a receptionin their honor in Peacock Alley during their visit to San Antonio in 1968. In 1999, their son, Prince Albert of Monaco,graced the Anacacho Ballroom by hosting a private reception for the World Pentathlon Organization.

Many guests from Hollywood's "Golden Era" enjoyed the style and luxury offered at The St. Anthony: Judy Garland,Mickey Rooney, Lucille Ball, Fred Astaire, Betty Hutton, and Greer Garson. Lyndon Johnson, John Wayne, Gregory Peck,and Rock Hudson dined many an evening in the prestigious St. Anthony Club, which today host weddings for San Antoniobrides as does the Georgian Room.


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Friday

Registration (Venue: Peacock Alley) open from 12:30 PM-6 PM in Peacock Alley

Airship Dinner tickets available for purchase at the door

Vendor Room (Venue: Travis Room) open from 1PM - 6 PM

Guests & Gaming (Charity Chess, Charity Khet, Charity Poker, etc) all

day in Georgian Room

Charity Auction is at the registra tion table all weekend

No panels on Friday

Opening Ceremonies

Venue: Starlight Terrace, Rooftop

Time: 5 PM-6 PM

Description: Join us as we declare the first ever TexasSteampunk convention, therFest, officially open! We'lltry to keep it short so that we can actually move on tomore important things, like socializing in the St. Anthony,enjoying the Riverwalk at night and getting ready for the

Airship Dinner Theater!

Airship Dinner Theater

Venue: Starlight Terrace, Rooftop

Time: 8 PM - 1 AM

Description: therFest is proud to present to you a delicious feast under the stars, with performances by Master Bones Jangle, Addisyn Madd, and the DevilBunnies Burlesque troop! This is not an event to miss, sobuy an Airship Dinner ticket before the show toguarantee your VIP seating and a special treat! An airshiproll call will also be made with all those airships inattendance and we will honor the airship we believe hasmost contributed to the Steampunk community through a secret vote! Do attend!

therFest Social Night

Venue: Peacock Alley, First Floor

Time: 8 PM - 1 AM

Description: Can't make it to the dinner or don't want togo? Why don't you join all other such Steampunks in thefamous Peacock Alley of the St. Anthony Hotel as youdrink and socialize the night away!


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SaturdayRegistration (Venue: Peacock Alley) open from 9 AM-6 PM in

Peacock Alley

Vendor Room (Venue: Travis Room) open from 9 AM - 6 PM

Airship Isabella's Steampunk Museum (Venue: Peraux Room) open

from 9 AM - 6 PM

Charity Auction is at the registration table all weekend Guests & Gaming (Charity Chess, Charity Khet, Charity Poker, etc) all

day in Georgian Room

Alamo Rally & Photoshoot

Venue: Alamo Plaza (Meeting in Peacock Alley, First Floor)

Time: 11 AM-12 PM

Description: Join the Chairmen and the Red Fork Emperor as they rally against the Dull in front of the

Alamo! Afterwards, we'll all get together for a massivephotoshoot in front of the Shrine of Texas Liberty!

Revolutionary Cafe Lunchtime

Venue: 12 PM-1 PM

Time: Madrid Room Restaurant, First Floor

Description: Comrades! Radical Steampunks of the World! Join us for lunch, tea and mad idealistic dreaming

as we gather together and enjoy our tasty meals whilediscussing our Steampunk politics and social ideals withcivil debate and the courtesy and manners that have madeSteampunk such an honored community.

Antarctic Press Comics Q&A

Venue: Dallas Room, Third Floor

Time: 12 PM-1 PM

Description: Heard of Time Lincoln? Steampunk Palin?

San Antonio's own Antarctic Press will be on hand toanswer your questions about their whimsical Steampunk comics, with Fred Perry, Rod Espinoza, Robby Bevardand other AP luminaries, so join them as they share thesecrets of comics and Antarctic Press!

Steampunk 101

Venue: LaSalle Room, Third Floor

Time: 12 PM-1 PM

Saturday (Cont.)

Description: So, you're walking down the street one day and out of nowhere, BAM!, you run into this strange-looking couple, wearing a get-up that looks straight out of

Jules Verne. They excuse themselves politely, say they'reoff to an absinthe tasting, and they're gone. This, of course, has left you in shock and they mentionedsomething called "Steampunk". Well, we're here with ourgathering of expert panelists from within the Steampunk community to help you get over the culture shock andanswer any questions you've been wanting to ask! We'llgive you our takes and overview of Steampunk in betweenanswering your questions and while we might differ at points, we're sure you'll get a great idea of what Steampunk is after the panel is over. You might even

want to join us!

Intense Tephra Time!

Venue: Houston Room, Third Floor

Time: 12 PM-2 PM

Description: Want Cracked Monocle to lead you througha session of Tephra full of excitement and fun? This isthe place. Try out this amazing game that is no doubt thefuture of Steampunk RPGs!

Music & Steampunk

Venue: LaSalle Room, Third Room

Time: 1 PM-3 PM

Description: What truly makes a sound, a band, or even a set display truly Steampunk? Is it more of a feeling andatmosphere than an aesthetic or musical style? Why doSteampunk musicians differ so greatly yet there is generalconsensus that these performers are Steampunk? Join usas we answer these questions and more with our expert panelists which will include members of the Steampunk musical culture and others. We'll answer any questions

you have, play some musical samples and discuss them,and so much more! Hey, we might even have a sing-a-long! Who knows?

Burlesque Q&A

Venue: LaFitte Room, Third Floor

Time: 1 PM-2 PM


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Saturday (Cont.)

Description: Dames and Dandies, Steampunks of allpersuasions gather round your audio receivers for the

Airship Isabella Radio Hour! Music, mayhem, drama,debauchery, science and suspense! All rolled into oneconvenient broadcast for your listening pleasure! Join usas our crew delivers the latest and greatest from across thether!

Vaudeville Under the Stars Concert

Venue: Starlight Terrace, Roof

Time: 8 PM-1 AM

Description: Join us for this nocturnal vaudeville musicalextravaganza on the Starlight Terrace, from which we willparty and see all of the City of San Antonio! First,

Marquis of Vaudeville and their associated acts willastound us and confound us with their majesticperformances, followed by the ever-mystical Hipnautica experience that is truly a sight to behold! To close it alloff, DJ aRGo will mix the finest dance music for yourSteampunk rythms, so join us as we enjoy the beauty of local Steampunk music and dance the night away!

SundayRegistration (Venue: Peacock Alley) open from 10 AM-2 PM in

Peacock Alley

Vendor Room (Venue: Travis Room) open from 9 AM - 4 PM

Charity Auction is at the registration table all weekend

Guests & Gaming (Charity Chess, Charity Khet, Charity Poker,

Tephra, etc) all day in Georgian Room Airship Isabella Radio Hour


Time: 12 PM-2 PM

Description: Want to learn the secret arts of improv? A great fan of "Who's Line Is It Anyways"? Join

Envisioning a Better Steam Society: Social Issues &Steampunk


Time: 12 PM-2 PM

Description: A discussion panel where panel participantsdiscuss their thoughts about finding aesthetic inspirationin a historical era rife with sexism, racism and classist thinking. Can the steampunk subculture come to terms

with its problematic past, or are we just repeating history,except with ray guns? Together with the audience, wehope to engage in an open dialogue about whethersteampunk confronts or condones the historical ideasbehind its inspiration, how nineteenth century thinking isre-interpreted in the present day, and what makessteampunk actually "punk."

Clockwork Con Q&A

Venue: Dallas Room, Third Floor

Time: 1 PM-2 PM

Description: Have questions about Austin's first Steampunk convention and therFest ssisterconvention, Clockwork Con? Members of the staff will beon hand to provide you with anything you'd like to know and to pump you up for what will no doubt be an exciting event!

Persona Creation



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Sunday (Cont.)

Time: 1 PM-2 PM

Description: Not everyone has a persona they attach tothemselves, but when they do, it's quite important. Life asa fictional character can be difficult, so why not learn fromthose with experience on how to create and refine yourown fictional persona, whether it be for Steampunk,roleplaying and/or anything else? This panel will beinformative, fun and interactive, not to mention full of some interesting characters!

Gadget Painting Demo


Time: 2 PM-3 PM

Description: Join Alain Void as he leads you through aneducational painting demonstration, which is a must-know skill for any maker in the Steampunk community or evenfor other interests!

Steamplus


Time: 2 PM-3 PM

Description: Join the panels hosts as they cover costuming problems plus sized men and women run into, give adviceon how to avoid or fix the problems, and if time permits,use audience members to illustrate the points by bringing them upfront to demonstrate the problems and fixes.Much can be learned here!

Organizing Your Steampunks


Time: 2 PM-3 PM

Description: Join the Chairmen of the San Antonio Neo- Victorian Association, members of the Steampunk Illumination Society and others as they explore theconcept of Steampunk organization and how it's moredifficult than herding a stampede of cats, but way moreentertaining and fufilling! If you're planning to start yourown Steampunk organization, whether in your city, stateor even just your school, this is the panel for you!

Steampunk 102: So You Want To Be An AirshipCaptain?

Sunday (Cont.)


Time: 3 PM-4 PM

Description: Alright, so you're already a Steampunk, fullof brass knowledge and airship dreams? However, you're

not sure how to get your airship together or whateverartistic collective you want to form. Well, join the AirshipIsabella as they share their wisdom and experience in thisimportant department of the Steampunk community.

therFest Rant & Rave


Time: 3 PM-4 PM

Description: Remember those town halls where people

yelled at each other over various things that sometimesdidn't even make sense? Well, we welcome that here!Come to the Rant and Rave and be ready to face theChairmen as you tell us what you loved, what you hated,and what you were downright confused about. Don't forget to tell us what you want next year as well. Also,share some memorable moments from the convention

with us! We love those!

Steampunk Literature

Venue: LaSalle Room, Third FloorTime: 4 PM-5 PM

Description: The literature of the Steampunk genre has a long and varied history, emcompassing centuries. Sit down with some experts and authors from within thecommunity as they discuss the glorious literature of ourcommunity and what really makes a Steampunk story.

Steampunk Show & Tell


Time: 4 PM-5 PM

Description: Remember show and tell? It's the same here,except less embarrassing and you can't bring your pets(unless they're wearing tiny top hats)! Show off anything awesome and Steampunk-ish you've put together andshow it off to other Steampunks in this panel hosted by

Alain Void!


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Gaming Line-upLocation: Georgian Room

Tephra, Provided by Cracked Monocle

Description: Getting weary of the same old elves anddwarves of fantasy? You like science fiction, but it'sbecome a little overdone for you? Not a huge fan of modern roleplaying when you've been doing it all yourlife? Well, good chap, welcome to Tephra. Steam, wildgizmos, hulking automatons controlled by advancedbrainworks and bio-engineered abominations, chainsaw swords, locomotives and elegant airships - let meintroduce you to steampunk, a time ruled by intelligent industry, vests, top hats, and corsets. A time whereadventure was one dirigible's ride away, and gentlemanly

duty was society's norm. Welcome to Tephra, a steam-powered fantasy world, where fantasy meets sciencefiction all pounded together into a pre-industrialtechnological boom. Tephra is an evolutionary roleplaying experience, D12 built by gamers who enjoy aneasy-to-learn system with unlimited options. You'll feel at home in our easy to use system, with just one die (a twelve-sider), over 400 different character abilities, and a seemingly unlimited amount of character combinations.

We've done away with the class - you build your characterthe way you see them, the way you want them to work.

Everything's available from level 1, and it only gets better.Started by Daniel Burrow, Cracked Monocle was formedin the Spring of 2008. Soon, their steampunk RPGbecame a force of its own, with several writers, systemdesigners, artists, and a wide slew of playtesters all eagerto crack open their books. Today, Cracked Monocle isputting the finishing touches on their first book, and looksforward to sharing their world with the general public.

Poker & Chess, Provided by Chimaeracon

Description: Think you're hot stuff at poker? Are you a master strategist on the chessboard? Chimaeracon isorganizing charity tournaments for both games, with anentrance fee of $5. All money collected will be donated tocharity and the winners will receive a fantastic prize! Joinand show your skills! Chimaeracon is a South Texasfestival for Gamers, Sci-Fi enthusiasts and Anime fans.Come and enjoy video games, miniatures, card games,RPGs, live action role play and much more. Joindiscussion panels, participate in the costume contest, and

hang out with people interested in Gaming, Sci-Fi and Anime.

Khet, Provided by ANKH

Description: Great news! A.N.K.H. (Alamo Network of Khet Hobbyists) will be holding a charity tournament at

therFest , Texas first Steampunk convention, to raisefunds for the Red Cross disaster relief in Japan! They willbe there on Saturday April 30th and May 1st, offering both free casual play, plus a fundraiser tournament as

well. All monies collected will be donated straight to the American Red Cross! To play in the tournament we areasking a suggested $5 donation, but any donations are

welcome. As a first prize, we are providing a custom,hand painted Khet board, painted by their very ownSolomon Justice (aka ANKH Chairman Mike Brown)!

Alamo Network of Khet Hobbyists, aka A.N.K.H., is a San Antonio area league dedicated to the enjoyment of Khet: the Laser Game. Khet is an Egyptian themed boardgame similar to chess, wherein you use mirrors andobstacles to bounce a live laser beam across the board, totake out your opponent's pharaoh.


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Distinguished GuestsO.M.Grey

This just in over the telegraph: Amazon bestselling authorO.M.Grey has instructed her private dirigible to land at

therFest! Ms. Grey, always sporting the finest of Steampunk fashion, will read from her dark and steamy Steampunk romance, Avalon Revisited. Most certainly bustle-bouncing at its best, for those bold enough to

venture within its pages. Be sure to get yourself an author-signed copy while there! When she is not at tea ordiscussing the issues of the day on panels, you can findOlivia enjoying a smoky treat on the terrace with the finecrew of Airship Isabella.

The Airship Isabella

therFest is proud to welcome as guests our friends, The Airship Isabella! The Airship Isabella is a mercenary shipfor hire and through the use of steam poweredgenerators, augmented by a mysterious essence knownonly as Aether, the crew travels from dimension todimension, from time to time, completing jobs, causing a ruckus, and collecting goods from each individual

world. The crew consists of many a rag-tag personality,but together with their sister ship, The Neo Dulcimer:They make a family. On the flip side of the story, ASI is a group of artists, performers, and visionaries who have

bound together to create characters who explore theboundaries of the Steampunk community and a menagerie of worlds to put them in. On their agenda: tocreate art for others to enjoy as much as themselves, toshare their knowledge with those who find it of interest, toencourage people who would otherwise find themselvesincapable of creating something wonderful to put their

worries aside and realize that - with the right knowledgeand tools - they can do it too!

Lucretia Dearfour

We are happy to announce that Lucretia Dearfour will betraveling down to our sweet Texas to take part in

therFest! Lucretia Dearfour is, amongst many otherthings, one of the founding members of The PremierNew England Steampunk Performance Troupe, The

Wandering Legion of the Thomas Tew! Through the Wandering Legion Lucretia has developed new andinteresting activities for conventions in the New England

area and beyond including originating and constantly improving on The Queen of Steam Beauty Pageant aimed at Crossdressers, drag queens, trans-woman, andbiological women alike in order to question femininity.She has, as a transgender activist, written articles forSteampunk Magazine, is the head-writer/producer of Dogtoon Medias webseries Wandering Legion, and isa staff writer for Steam-funk.com. As an MC she and a revolving cast of others have MCed shows inMassachusetts and multiple times in New York City, and


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also handled the programming director chair at theSteampunk Industrial Revolution in Nashua NH.

Chris Holm

therFest attendees! We have a new guest to announce!Chris Holm will be at our convention, promoting hislatest original comic book, Steam Pets, a Steampunk action-adventure taking place in San Antonio several yearsafter the great Alamo city is reduced to an apocalyptic

wasteland, with a twist! Several of the characters arenamed after city streets and San Antonians can see theirfavorite landmarks potentially reduced to ruins. Chris isalso an original comic/humor artist whose work has beenfeatured on many gaming sites and artist alleys. Why dont you stop by, say hello and stay for a drawing lessonor two while Chris is at therFest?

Emperor Justinian Stanislaus of the Red Fork Empire

Heralds of fun and warriors against the Dull, prepare!Emperor Justinian Stanislaus of the Red Fork Empire isgracing us with his presence! Admire his magnificent arm,

bask in the glory of his inspiring words, and be sure to welcome the Emperor to therFest, where no doubt we will protected against anything boring by the GloriousEmperor!

Antarctic Press

Im sure youve probably heard of the wacky, entertaining and in famous Steampunk Palin comic, yes? Did youknow that Antarctic Press, the publishers and creators of the aforementioned comic and many other great

Victorian and Steampunk comic goodies such as TimeLincoln, are natives to our lovely San Antonio, Texas?

therFest is very happy to have these comic book luminaries at our convention, where theyll be selling their

wares and hosting a few panels that were sure yall will beinterested in!

Hipnautica

Music lovers rejoice! therFest has another guest announcement for you! Hipnautica is will gracing us withtheir mystical Steampunk dark world sounds & aesthetic,

with a performance that will no doubt blow us all away!Hipnautica Sky himself promises an amazing show andIm sure he does not aim to disappoint! Joi n me in

welcoming another fantastic Steampunk band native toTexas! Who says the best Steampunk musical scene iselsewhere, eh?

Bones Jangle


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This one is for all you pirates and time-traveling vagabonds out there! therFest is proud to announcethat the ever- magical Bones Jangle, accompanied by hisbetrothed Celeste on the djembe, will be joining us toregale us with his musical tales of piracy and adventure!

We assume that as long as we keep the rum coming, wellhave no trouble and youll be pleasantly entertained!

Welcome, Bones, to our grand affair!

Ay-leen the Peacemaker

therFest is overjoyed and honored to announce that noted Steampunk writer, recognized blogger and generalluminary, Ay-leen the Peacemaker, will be a guest at ourconvention! Her upcoming published work will beincluded in the fashion anthology Fashion Talks:Undressing the Power of Style from SUNY Press in 2012.She has also been interviewed about steampunk and itsevolving subculture for many steampunk and sci-fi sitesand for the books The Steampunk Bible (Abrams Image,May 2011) and Steampunk: Reloaded (TachyonPublications, 2010). Ay-leen is most well-known for heraward-winning Steampunk blog, Beyond Victoriana -Multicultural Steampunk, which is one of the most well-read blogs in the Steampunk community. Please, do joinus in welcoming Ay-leen in what will be her first experience with Texas Steampunk!

Cracked Monocle

therFest is very happy to announce that CrackedMonocle, Steampunk game masters extraordinaire, willbe attending as guests of our humble convention and(violently) taking over our Game Room! Why dont you

go a play a session or two of their prized RPG creation,Tephra, at therFest? Welcome aboard, friends!

Marquis of Vaudeville

therFest is more than happy to announce that Marquisof Vaudeville, the musical pride of the Texas Steampunk community, will be guests at our humble convention!

Were more than happy to have them and welcome what will no doubt be amazing performances on their parts!

The Devil Bunnies Burlesque Troupe

Everyone, help us at therFest welcome the DevilBunnies Burlesque Troupe! The Devil Bunnies havebeen igniting audiences with their sideshow panache andpunk rock attitude since 2008. They use modern musicand horror movie influences to push the boundaries of the art form. The cast includes an emcee and burlesquebeauties that perform both classic and neo burlesque.


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They dance to heal your troubled souls and uplift your yearning h earts at various venues around the city. TheDevil Bunnies will be the prime attraction at the AirshipDinner on Friday at therFest!

Addisyn Madd & The Landship Dead Betty

Here at therFest we welcome the Landship Dead Betty and its captain, Addisyn Madd! Capt. Madd is constantly falling in all directions through Wyrmholes leading himthrough disturbing visions of a present-future-past anddriving his fantastic madness. A man with black in hisblues, he radiates a natural but darker sound, with a hint of angst and a need to change with chaos. Together with

the rest of the Dead Betty, the House of WaywardGuitars and the Steampunk Junk Trunk, Capt. Madd, hisfirst mate Bartleby and the wandering Lum of the BenjiTribe will be on hand with the various treasures collectedby the crew, as well as the artifacts of the House of

Wayward Guitars, a museum of timeless wonderment and musical evolution, all created through their varioustrips through the present-future-past with just a hint of insanity! Join them they host a Steampunk show andtell/open forum discussion of the varying influences andinspirations that made you want to, as the Captain has

said, "GET SOME!"

DJ aRGo

DJ aRGo hails from Austin, Texas. He has been a DJ for8 years and believes there is no such thing as too muchflange. His preferred genres include goth, industrial, dark

wave, synthpop, EBM, steampunk (of course!), new wave,and 80s dance. When he's not hunting big game indeepest, darkest Africa, Argo can be found spinning at Elysium nightclub in Austin. Every year he hosts the

Valentine's corset ball, the Nightmare before Xmas party,and several steampunk balls, including the upcoming "Badlands" Shindig in June. If you want to make an early request for the Saturday night dance, email it [email protected].


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VendorsAirship Aledita Accessories

We specialize in the small stuff, The tiny flair to your costume that makes yours stand out! Have an elaborate ensemble you've designed and can't seem to nab that final touch? Give us a visit and we will give you the spark you need!

Steampunk Jules We carry a variety of hand-wrought items including jewelry, hats, goggles and accessories, as well a steampunk-themedscreen-printed t-shirts.

Penland Photography

Want to have high-quality photographic memories of therFest? Come get your photos taken by the experts! PenlandPhotography will be on-hand to handle all of your photographic needs!

Turner's Tokens

Turner's Tokens offers a variety of men's and women's accessories and jewelry as well as unique steampunk stuffed animals,original artwork and trinkets.

Frenzy Universe

A retro-futuristic world of Steampunk and neo-Victorian fashion, salvaged treasures and artifacts of the futurepast. We arehappy to offer steampunk supplies, accessories, and costuming staples for both ladies and gentlemen!

A Grimm Design

OOAK Steampunk Folklore, Props, Mysteries, Jewelry, & Curiosities

Rosewood Stitches

Creators of Steampunk carpet bags and ladies' Steampunk/Victorian hats as well as the occasional underbust corset andbustle.

Caveat Emptor Historical Millinery

Caveat Emptor Historical Millinery specializes in lovingly recreating Victorian and Edwardian millinery designs for ladies.Each hat is one of a kind and features antique, vintage, and upcycled materials. You may find us online at http://www.cecostumes.com and http://www.facebook.com/CaveatEmptorCostumes. Always accepting custom orders, wecan match any picture or drawing.

Parkers & Quinn

Master purveyors of fantastic leather Steampunk goodies!


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A Ether Fest Program 2