The Sacramento Steampunk Society’s formal event has been held each November since 2016
Photos by Clara Blackheart and Connie Ricca | Dec 4, 2019
Photo Gallery: Each year since 2016, the Sacramento Steampunk Society has hosted Top Brass, a formal dress-up gathering held before the holiday crush. Here’s a look back at past Top Brass events thanks to our guest photographers.
A Mad Time was had by all at High Desert Steam’s Winter in Wonderland Expo and Ball in Reno
Photos by Clara Blackheart | Nov 21, 2019
Photo Gallery: Steampunk fans stepped through the looking glass as High Desert Steam hosted its annual expo and ball, Nov. 16-17 in Reno, Nevada. Our guest photographer Clara Blackheart was there to capture the zaniness.
Time Travelers Bazaar was a small multi-genre event, but steampunk was well represented
By Stephen Beale | Aug 29, 2018
Fans of steampunk, Doctor Who, Star Wars and other geek culture franchises converged August 25 as the Time Travelers Bazaar took place in Sacramento. It was a small event, but it had a bit of everything, and steampunk was well represented.
A California couple makes "re-fabricated finery for the fashionable adventurer"
Staff Report | Apr 12, 2018
After corporate downsizing left David Berry out of work, he and wife Maria embarked on a new venture making robot taxidermy, quick-draw tea cups, and other creations seen at steampunk events.
Sacramento artist Paul X. Stewart mines Goodwill outlets for steampunk treasure
Staff Report | Apr 2, 2018
Goodwill outlets sell leftover merchandise from regular thrift stores "by the pound." At an outlet in Sacramento, you may see Paul X. Stewart gathering materials for his steampunk projects. . .
Cosplay at 2017 Clockwork Alchemy and FanimeCon
By Stephen Beale | Jun 17, 2017
One of the big attractions at any fan convention is the cosplay, especially if you're a shutterbug like me. Here's a look at some of the costumed characters I encountered at the 2017 Clockwork Alchemy and FanimeCon in San Jose, plus some additional shots from the latter event. . .
Steampunks Converge at 2017 Clockwork Alchemy
By Stephen Beale | Jun 16, 2017
A time rift opened over San Jose last May, allowing a sundry cast of Victorian chrononauts to come forth and stage Clockwork Alchemy, a steampunk convention held at the Doubletree Hotel during Memorial Day weekend. Here's our report, plus lots of photos. . . .
A Visit to Clockwork Alchemy 2016
By Stephen Beale | Jun 9, 2016
I've long been a fan of steampunk, but Clockwork Alchemy in San Jose was my first steampunk convention. A couple things I learned: Many steampunks are highly creative, and they know how to pose for the camera. Here's a visual tour . .