NOTICE: Very sadly, our Steamposium (originally scheduled for
October 2010), had to be cancelled due to poor ticket sales and a serious
domestic emergency here. However, with dedicated, positive help & support
from sincere enthusiasts (without a hidden agenda, inflated egos, or ulterior motives), we can
make the Hamilton Steamposium a reality in future together. Please contact me if you are
serious about making this dream a reality, as I cannot do so on my own (...I tried to). Dedicated, diligent sponsors and volunteers are welcome. The_Time_Machine@ymail.com (ymail,
not gmail).
This is the website that was created for the Steamposium in Hamilton, ON, Canada.
….Now ‘gear’ this!.....
….Turn back the clock for:
The Time Machine: The Hamilton
Victorian & Steampunk Society’s
Steamposium 2010
“A Pandemonium & Plethora of Pleasures & Peculiarities.”
A special symposium & convention celebrating the quirky, innovative, and divinely decadent sides of the Victorian era, sure to enchant & inspire those from ages 16 to 116. For tickets, send us an e-mail: The_Time_Machine@ymail.com (not gmail) or call (289) 389-0512
October 16-17, 2010, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
.....Full steam ahead!
October 16, at the Staircase Café Theatre in Hamilton, ON (the Staircase is a former hydro transformer sub station, circa 1914) ,+ on October 17, there will be a guided group tour of Hamilton's crowning gem, Dundurn Castle, followed by a meet & greet at the Doors Pub in Hess Village. All venues are historic (Victorian or Edwardian), and ideally suited destinations for steampunk enthusiasts.
For tickets, send us an e-mail: The_Time_Machine@ymail.com (not gmail) or call (289) 389-0512
Only 90 tickets available. Order now to avoid disappointment! Once they're gone, they're gone.
As per our intention to be of assistance to our community, donations of healthy, non-perishable food items are requested at the Steamposium, which we will be giving to the local Good Shepherd Food Bank. We will also be holding a raffle to raise funds for victims of Pakistan's horrific floods.
Hamilton is a quintessential steampunk city, with an abundant myriad of incredible historic homes & buildings. It is truly a history lover's paradise.
~ To be in the spirit of the Steamposium, wear your best steampunk or Victorian finery. ~
…This shall be no ordinary steam-con!
~ Do you possess talents you'd like to share with others? Do you have a products which you'd like to sell? If they're consistent with a Victorian/steampunk/gothic style, you've got an opportunity with us! Feature your talent or product at the Steamposium. Get in contact with us: The_Time_Machine@ymail.com or (289) 389-0512.
Below: Photos of each venue for the Steamposium. Starting from the left: The Staircase Café Theatre, Dundurn Castle National Historic Site, and the Doors Pub.
October 16 Highlights:
~ Boudoir Rouge Burlesque “Naughty Nostalgia” www.myspace.com/boudoirrouge
~ Dr. Stewart’s “Circuitry Circus”: Nicola Tesla & Electro-History presentation & demonstration
~ Lance Darren Cole- “Lance Romance & Lance-A-Lot” songs + poems
~ A variety of vivacious, venerable vendors, including:
Spencers Mercantile www.spencersmercantile.com
Black Orchid Designs www.blackorchiddesigns.ca/gallery.html
~ Viewing of classic early 20th century films
~ Unusual antiques of various assortments (we're in the midst of booking exhibitors of small & medium-sized, functional steam engines)
~ Steampunk Gala Ball, featuring Canada's only steampunk DJ!: DJ Th'Elf
Strut your stuff at the Steampunk Gala Ball.
~ Raffle, 100% in aid of Pakistan's flood victims
+ much, much more. (Updates will be added, as they become available. Please keep tuned in for frequent updates).
Only 90 tickets available for this unique symposium in Hamilton…To avoid disappointment, don’t delay!
Advance tickets: $20. $25 at the door.
Advance price of admission to Dundurn Castle: $7.
HST included.
Payment methods accepted:
PayPal, cash, or money order. Sorry, no personal or company cheques.
Payment instructions:
Please e-mail us (The_Time_Machine@ymail.com), and we will send you either a PayPal invoice (if that is your indicated payment method), or the address to either mail your payment to, or to drop it off in person.
~Due to PayPal’s fees incurred to the service provider, an additional charge of $3.00 is added if you wish to pay via PayPal.
**To complete registration, your full name, mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number are required.
**Please advise if you would like to attend the guided tour of Dundurn Castle & the Steampunk Social on Sunday. **
When payment is issued, we will add registrants' names to an alphabetical list of all who have pre-paid, plus will send a confirmation e-mail (that can be considered a receipt). People's names will be checked at the door, and they will be given a special pass to use for in/out privileges (valid for Saturday activities only).
Please note that due to the fact we are paying a relatively huge sum up front out of our own pockets for the venue and performers, we regret that the admission cost is not refundable; only if the Steamposium is cancelled will we be issuing refunds.
Vendor tables are available: $50 per table, which also allows admission to all activities on Saturday at the Staircase. Payment for tables required no later than September 30, 2010.
To complete registration as a vendor, your full name, company/business name, address, phone number and e-mail address are required. Upon receipt of payment, an acknowledgement e-mail will be sent (which can be considered a receipt).
Please note that due to the fact we are paying a relatively huge sum up front out of our own pockets for the venue and performers, and we are offering vendor tables for such a reasonable price, we regret that the vendor fee is not refundable; only if the Steamposium is cancelled will we be issuing refunds.
Performance opportunities: We have opportunities for additional performers, with a Victorian/steampunk flair.
Free vendor table offered to those who can perform at the Steamposium, in lieu of payment for their performance.
We're on Facebook:
And Twitter:
HamSteampunk
Or (289) 389-0512
www.hamiltonsteampunk.com
Introduction:
The Hamilton Victorian & Steampunk Society's founders & organizers (right to left):
Raychyl Vyctorya Whyte & Dr. John A. Stewart.
We are delighted & excited to present our first steampunk symposium/convention- The “Steamposium”. Thanks for sharing our passion for the Steampunk movement & in Victorian/Edwardian history. We are open to positive support and assistance, for the mutual benefit + enjoyment of all participants. With positive support, the event can be even better for everyone! We aspire to create a marvellous event for the steampunk/neo-Victorian/goth subcultures, where like-minded people can be entertained, have a varied shopping experience, and develop new friendships. That's our purpose.
We apologize for our websites obviously not being up to high technological standards. Admittedly, I'm not tech-savvy, as I am better suited to the steam era. : ) Plus as a new, tiny (i.e.- managed by only one person), not-for-profit group, we have a virtually non-existent budget. So please try to be understanding of us, as we gradually grow & evolve. Thank you for your patience. Easier navigation on this site will be available eventually.
Tentative Schedule for The Steamposium (as of July 2010):
Saturday October 16, 2010, at The Staircase:
12:00 PM- Vendors’ set up.
1:00 PM- Doors open; event commences.
1:30 PM- Introduction & welcome.
2:00 PM- “Lance Romance & Lance-A-Lot”: Actor, singer, poet & Victorian enthusiast Lance Darren Cole performs romantic vintage songs & recites his original poems.
3:00 PM- Dr. Stewart’s “Circuitry Circus”: Nicola Tesla & Electro-History. Includes antique Tesla coils in action!
4:00 PM- Raffle prize draw.
6:00 PM- Vendors dismantle their booths/tables.
7:00 PM- 'Steampunk Social'- purchase food & beverages at the Staircase café + socialize with others.
8:00 PM- Boudoir Rouge performs a tantalizing array of “Nostalgic Naughtiness”. ‘Naught’ to be missed! (Age 18+ recommended).
10:00 PM- Steampunk Ball. (DJ music).
1:00 AM- Conclusion & farewell ‘till tomorrow.
Note:
- Food & beverage available for purchase throughout the day & evening at the Staircase.
- Photo ID mandatory for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. Smoking is not permitted inside the building.
Sunday, October 17, 2010:
1:00 PM- Meet for a guided group tour of Dundurn Castle, a stunning national historic site. The group admission rate is $7 per person.
4:00 PM- Meet at the gorgeous & historic Doors Pub in Hess village for an early dinner/late lunch, & steampunk social.
7:00 PM- Conclusion & farewell till next year.
For those visiting from out of town who require overnight accommodations, we recommend the Admiral Inn, as it is conveniently located very nearby (i.e.- a few minutes walking distance) to The Staircase and Dundurn Castle. The Doors Pub is approx. a 10 to 15 minute walk from the Inn.
Downtown Hamilton is quite easily accessible by Go Transit. For schedules & routes, please visit:
http://www.gotransit.com/publicroot/en/default.aspx
For information regarding parking for The Staircase, please visit their website: http://staircase.org/
Venues for the Steamposium:
The Staircase Café & Theatre
27 Dundurn Street North
Hamilton, ON L8R 3C9
(905) 529-3000
Dundurn Castle
610 York Blvd.
Hamilton, Ontario L8R 3H1
(905) 546-2872
The Doors Pub
56 Hess Street South Hamilton, ON L8P 3N3
(905) 540-8888
Local accommodations:
The Admiral Inn (Hamilton)
149 Dundurn Street North
Hamilton, ON L8R 3E7
(905) 529-2311
The Mulberry House Bed & Breakfast
80 Ferrie Street West
Hamilton, Ontario L8L 1C9
(905) 522-6384
Visitors Inn
649 Main Street West (at Hwy 403)
Hamilton, Ontario L8S 1A2
(905) 529-6979
Staybridge Suites Hotel
118 Market Street
Hamilton, ON L8R 3P9
(905) 577-9000
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g154990-d579509-Reviews-Staybridge_Suites_Hamilton_Downtown-Hamilton_Ontario.html
Other relevant places to visit in Hamilton:
While visiting Hamilton, there are other impressive must-see places which will delight both steampunkers & historians alike.....
The Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
900 Woodward Ave.
Hamilton, Ontario L8H 7N2
(905) 546-4797
http://www.hamilton.ca/CultureandRecreation/Arts_Culture_And_Museums/HamiltonCivicMuseums/SteamMuseum/
The Old Powerhouse Restaurant
21 Jones Street
Stoney Creek (east of Hamilton), ON L8G 3H7
(905) 664-5900
http://www.theoldpowerhouse.com/
Whitehern Historic House & Garden
41 Jackson St. West
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1L3
905-546-2018
http://www.hamilton.ca/CultureandRecreation/Arts_Culture_And_Museums/HamiltonCivicMuseums/Whitehern/
Mr. Used
984 Barton Street East
Hamilton, ON L8L 3C7
(905) 312-8733
(no website).
Mr. Used is an absolutely enormous treasure trove of unusual, hard-to-find nostalgia.... Don't be discouraged by the name. Their retail space is huge, with 2 floors. No matter when you visit or what you're looking for, it's always an adventure...you'll travel down memory lane.
Cheers & Gears.
Contact us if you have any questions....we'd like to be of help.