.: AnachroCon . Atlanta, Georgia . February 25-27, 2011 :.
> AnachroCon (Day 1) – Intro to Steampunk <
> AnachroCon (Day 2) – Carnies & Steampunk Boba Fett <
> AnachroCon (Day 3) – Extraordinary Contraptions <
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Come one, come all ~
I’ve stories and pictures to share
of metal men and winged women
at an extraordinary steampunk faire!
Gally
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Ahoy! Strap yourself in for the final day of AnachroCon!
Before you giggle yourself to death, yeah, I let my friends curl my hair and put a little eye-liner on me. But I still only got compliments on Sarah’s top hat! Well, maybe a couple for my boots and apparently tiny waist.
But I am so happy to be back in pants and T-shirts and make-up free!
Anyway, Day 3 was all about performances. I got to see the steampunk band Extaordinary Contraptions play an acoustic set.
Steampunk band Extraordinary Contraptions
The bass is the most manly of instruments — just look at him go!
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I also got to see the Atlanta Radio Theater Company (ARTC) do a live recording of their latest podcast, which included three stories: “Rafe Rathbone, Constable of the Ether: The Adventure of Sir Isaac’s Monocle” by Ron N. Butler, “Candle Magic” by Kelley S. Ceccato, and “The Game Is Afoot!” by Sketch MacQuinor. I was pleasantly surprised by the witty stories they wrote and performed, and it reminded me of those days long ago when people didn’t have TV or internet and listened to the radio for news and stories. Check out their radio dramas!
The ARTC live performance of “Rafe Rathbone, Constable of the Ether: The Adventure of Sir Isaac’s Monocle” by Ron N. Butler
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Now for more kickass outfits!
I heart steampunk pilots with wings
Sarah, Betsy, and Gally
Panels included Vintage Hairstyles for the Modern Lady, Sewing Circle and Tea Exchange, Adapting Commercial Patterns for Anachronistic Costuming, History of Tarot, Victorian Food Preservation, Medieval Weapons – History, Science, Technology, Victorian Science Fiction Literature, and more.
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Overall, AnachroCon was the most fun convention I’ve been to so far! The vendors were friendly and had a wide variety of merchandise, the events were varied and interesting, and the bands were candy for the ears. I highly recommend it for steampunk fans and time travelers in south-eastern America.
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Thanks for viewing my photos of AnachroCon 2011! Come back soon, for there’s more steampunk action to come on .:Lest I Smite Thee:. blog!
Photos © Christine Lines 2011
Blog post © Christine Lines 03.02.11
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Great photos, Gally! Looked like you had a wonderful kickass time!
Thanks, Jessica! I definitely did!
It’s true; the bass is the epitome of manly man instruments. I could have watched him play that thing all day.
It totally is! I think it was the highlight of the band.
All day, eh? Perhaps if I stumble across a few more comments like these I’ll actually be motivated to practice all day like I know I should. ;-)
Thanks so much for the kind words! We hope to see you out at another performance soon!
Thanks for finding us! I hope to see you again in another show :] ROCK THAT BASS!
Love the photos!
I didn’t … giggle, snigger or snort! You actually pull off the look! :-)
Lol, thanks! I’m glad I was able to get a ton of photos. It was fun dressing up, but nothing beats a comfortable pair of pants :]
Gosh.. you are looking so damn cool there, Christine!! I bet you had LOADSA fun!!!
Dig the glasses on your hat!! NEEEEEAAATTT!!
Alrighties… Just to tell you how ROCKING I think you are, Hereis a Versatile Blogger Award for ya.. (if you don’t mind) :)
Luv ya!
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Wow, thanks a ton, Kavita! You’re so sweet! I’ve proudly displayed it on my awards page :] I love getting awards from you!
Gotta say, kudos on that hat. I’m glad you had that of a badass time, seems like it gives you a different mindset for a few days, which I’m sure is unforgettable. Would have loved to seen the bands perform as well as the live recordings, like you said about people who listened to the radio for news, be the same feeling if you closed your eyes and listened while it was performed.
Yeah, that hat was great the more we added to it :3 The goggles were my favorite.
I definitely wanna go to another steampunk convention! Maybe next time I’ll have more of a steampunk outfit.
I hardly recognize you! That portrait came out really, really well. :)
Haha, thanks XD
That must have been fun.
You certainly dressed the part, cool images
Haha, thanks! I definitely had a great time. Glad you enjoy the photos! I have more pics to post soon :]