The Magic Lantern Show

Join in as the audience participates in a myriad of fun and Steampunk  silliness. Become part of a sing-a-long, watch two planets argue and see the original Georges Méliès film a “Trip to the Moon.” A fun romp thru the world of steampunk cinema with song and immersion- a family fun time indeed!

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Wakes & Memorial Mixology (21+)

Presented by: Calamity Labs Calamity Herself is back, but don’t be filled with dread. She’ll be mixing up some drinks, enough to Wake the Dead. Tasting mixed drinks and storytelling with Lord Bruno Hawthorne and Lady Mirabel Hawthorne.

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Poisons and Potions (21+)

Presented by: Lady Kate and Baba Teddy Defending Against the Dark Arts is not a job so much as calling. Learn how the Dark Arts of Mixology is not just Alcoholing. Tasting mixed drinks and storytelling.

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Edward Gorey’s Evil Garden

Visit the Hawthorne’s garden and the care takers of their flora and fauna. An entire exhibit and art display of magical, deadly and mysterious plants and objects. A TeslaCon Immersion Experience. Curated by Lyn Marie Neuenfedlt and Wanda Krassoi Martin. (The exhibit is free but you may purchase the art from the artists during the…

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The Magic Lantern

Presented by: Jörg Rochlitzer This is a full immersion and film experience. Much in the way George Melies did his work, with audience participation and effects. Times for EACH SHOW will be posted by the door. Open room times are listed below. There will also be old time photography offered. Thursday-7:30PM-11PM / Friday- 10:30AM-5:30PM /…

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Create Your Own Leather Bat Earrings

Presented by: Gabby Isabel Participants will design and build their own darling bat earrings from a selection of cutouts, baubles, beads, and different colored fixtures. Your instructor will talk about how to begin with designing your own jewelry, the tools you will need, and assist you with putting your bat earrings together. If you jewelers…

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3D Ribbon Cockades

Presented by: Martha Stephenson DIY panel for creating customized 3D striped ribbon cockade suitable adorning for decorating hats, coats, vests, etc.  Colors will be Gorey-esque. Basic hand sewing skills required. Ages 16 and up. $8.00 covers supplies including ribbon, pins, buttons, needle, thread, etc. Feel free to BYO fancy 1″ centerpiece. Please register before panel.

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