Getting around New Orleans is tough. Rather than the compass rose, the curve of the river dictates the direction of the streets. Plus, the Napoleonic code means you put your life into your hands every time you want to cross … Continue reading A Night to be Remembered – The Edwardian Ball, New Orleans 2017 Report
Murder and Mayhem, 26 Words at a Time… Gorey did several “thoughtful alphabets,” illustrated tales of mayhem using only 26 words and in alphabetical order. Every year, the hosts of the Edwardian Ball perform one of Gorey’s twisted tales, complete … Continue reading The Deadly Blotter – Performance from the Edwardian Ball, New Orleans 2017
Well, steampunks certainly seem to cut it fine. We started a Kickstarter crowdfund campaign a month ago when we were invited to cover the Edwardian Ball. It’s a charitable festival which has grown from an underground party to an internationally … Continue reading We Did It! We’re bringing the Edwardian Ball to you!
When I told a family member about my Edwardian Ball campaign, she was skeptical. “Is there really enough interest in Steampunk for people to fund this?” she asked, incredulously. “You think people will care?” My answer was a resounding YES. … Continue reading Come on, Steampunks! Don’t Make a Liar out of Me…
The Kickstarter campaign to help me pay my way to the incredible Edwardian Ball is underway. So far we’ve already reached 1/3 of our goal of $425 to help me get to New Orleans! This is awesome, but I can’t … Continue reading Just a Hint of what You’ll See if I Go to the Edwardian Ball for Steampunk Journal
The Edwardian Ball is a long-standing charitable event held by the Edward Gorey Trust. For the first time, they’ve expanded beyond California to bring their event and the good work they do to a new city, New Orleans! The organizers … Continue reading Want the Inside Scoop on the Edwardian Ball in New Orleans? Help me Bring the Story to Steampunk Journal!
