Brass Ring CT

01/24/2022

A slight bit of rude language, but well worth it.

12/22/2021

I just heard from the Carousel Museum. I had everything lined up for a BIG comeback this year, but due to Omicron, they are not having any events larger than 50 people. I am so sorry. We WILL be back! Just... not this spring.

12/16/2021

Victorians' Christmas Parlor Games Will Leave You Burned, Bruised, And Puking

A list of Victorian parlor games which we will NOT be playing at our event.

Do not try them at home.

12/09/2021

Hollywood movie finally being made about Robert Smalls - Explore Beaufort SC

Another Victorian are movie coming out. If you haven't heard about Smalls, do take a moment. This is a terrific story.

'Steal Away' is bound to be a very good movie, because few life stories tell as well as the life story of Robert Smalls.

12/02/2021

Taking down the green triangles. Like when I was doing the white bars for the flowers, often, lines don't lie flat and pretty until you sow a third row, so these need a little help. I'm using the same thin gold thread I used for the marking lines, as they're an accent, but I don't want them to be too noticeable.

12/02/2021

Last night's work. One more round of the bright red. This is really at the point where I could leave it alone, but it's not to the original plan yet. Then again, the original plan didn't include this current round. We'll see!

10/05/2021

Our museum is hiring!

We are hiring! We are looking for a Museum Manager who will help keep pace with our growing organization! (and will also read our 3 page job description and salary range and still be excited!) Join us and have fun every day. https://www.thecarouselmuseum.org/employment-opportunities

05/09/2021

Via a friend.

03/10/2021

Greetings, friends!
I have a lot of people who say they're interested in Wreck Havoc, the virtual escape room game we have planned for March 20. However, I have not had anyone sign up yet. We need a minimum number to play the game, so if you want this to happen, I need you to get your place secured now. The more people we have who sign up this week, the more Steampunk and Brass Ring specific content we can have them put in.
If anyone has a problem with getting their ticket, please let me know so I can fix it. Here's the link-
https://brassringsteampunk.square.site/

03/06/2021

Virtual Coffee Hour with CHS: From Hoopskirts to Flappers

This looks super fun!

https://cthistsoc.yapsody.com/event/index/633956/coffee-hour-with-chs

03/01/2021

GREAT NEWS! Due to a generous, anonymous donation, we've been able to lower the price for the Escape Room from $38 to $35! Everyone who's bought up until this point will be refunded the extra. Remember, the more people sign up early, the more customization and Steampunkiness we can have! That said, this event is great for anyone who likes puzzles and games, and not necessarily Steampunk, so do please share this link and invote your friends.
We have a new event page, too! https://www.facebook.com/events/1080620472459423/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22page_admin_bar%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page_id%5C%22%3A128213107379187%7D%22%7D%2C%7B%22surface%22%3A%22events_admin_tool%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22recommended_actions%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22[]%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

02/10/2021

brassringsteampunk.square.site

OH WOW is this years Brass Ring going to be fun! Of course, we can't be together in person. Instead, we're teaming up with the creators of the BEST escape room I've ever played, Escape New Haven, to solve puzzles, collaborate, negotiate, and scheme to solve a mystery. There will be prizes! But mostly, there will be a lot of fun.

Our event will be on Saturday, March 20, at 4pm, on the online event space Gather. Each player will need their own computer. Once you've signed up, you will receive an email with a practice link, so you can log in and explore how the game space works before you actually play. We expect the game to run about an hour and a half to two hours. You will not be on camera for any of this, so play in your PJs, or dress in your Steampunk finest. Or, do one and say you're doing the other. We won't judge :)

That same email will be an opportunity for you all to send messages to the other players. Merchants can have their store listed, or events can post links to their sites, or individuals or businesses can put up a logo. As always, we will be donating profits to our once and future home, the New England Carousel Museum.

Buy tickets here: https://BrassRingSteampunk.square.site

01/24/2021

Girl Makes A Victorian Chair Dress

I am definitely building this into my next project dress.

01/18/2021

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Stanford - "The other America" 1967

I think next year, we should include some programming on race during the Victorian age. What do y'all think?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speech at Stanford on April 14, 1967. This speech is known as "The other America".

11/20/2020

Steampunk Costumes: The What, Where, and How of Putting Together a Steampunk Look

This is so much fun already! I hope you'll join us for the rest. The Brass Ring video is tomorrow at 10:45, and my quilling class is at noon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSos3ZQNnFo

You know what steampunk is, you’ve seen the Victorian aesthetic, and now you’re ready to put together your own steampunk outfit. Costume Designers Marissa Du...

11/12/2020

Schedule

I'm going to be part of a live streaming Steampunk event in a couple weeks- y'all should check it out! There's lots of free, all ages entertainment. I will be teaching a class on paper quilling. https://jewelrycitysteampunk.com/schedule/

Please note that for Live Model Drawing with Inebriart on Friday, November 20, 2020 there is a charge of $8 to attend. This fee goes directly to paying the model for their time. Please purchase you…

10/09/2020

I may be considering how to make this look non-dorky... or I may just embrace the Dork Side.

Oh Ivy.

10/09/2020

Photos from Attire's Mind's post

09/15/2020

Timeline Photos

Thinking about doing steampunk for Halloween? Or attending the Dickens Christmas Fair? Here's How to Thrift for Victorian & Steampunk Outfits http://ow.ly/hhh850xuOM1

09/15/2020

Highlight Trailer - Gamelan/Tesla Coil Collaboration at The Crucible (2012)

Assuming we can gather in person, who do YOU want to see as a Cabaret act? Sadly, these performers are not in the running.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv_iN2JGyec&fbclid=IwAR0TLlVHtM_2f2mNT-mPrOJ93S-8pLK8rhQccQ9dLgYua_QhPmj1aeXUl3A

Tesla Arts by Omega Recoil Music arranged and composed by Paddy Sandino Music performed by members of Gamelan Sekar Jaya and Gamelan X Aerial performance by ...

08/21/2020

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It's times like these when I miss White Elephant Burlesque the most.

08/10/2020

Wellesley Professors Find Cyanotypes Documenting Sarah Frances Whiting’s 1896 X-ray Experiments

SCIENCE!

In 1895, Wilhelm Röntgen discovered the X-ray, revolutionizing medicine and earning him a Nobel Prize in physics. Within weeks of his discovery, scientists across the world were trying to replicate his findings, including Sarah Frances Whiting, founder of the physics and astronomy departments at ...

08/10/2020

I am posting this in honor of our own brilliant cellist from Them Damn Hamiltons, Jeff Chen.

08/10/2020

I've always wondered how to get ON one of these!

08/01/2020

Now I'm picturing a Steampunk Starlight Express.

08/01/2020

Why Some Wounded Civil War Soldiers Actually Glowed In The Dark – And Lived Because Of It

If someone does not immediately make use of this in a Steampunk story, I shall be quite disappointed.

"Angel's Glow" was a phenomenon of the Civil War in which soldiers' wounds seemed to glow in the dark. It took 139 years to figure out why.

07/04/2020

Presenting some strong female characters for your enjoyment.

06/05/2020

Pride Masks Fundraiser – Peacock's Nest

Having to re-fight the same racial equality fight we did 50 years ago is NOT what any of us wanted in Retrofuturism! Please do what you can to help.
I had originally intended to sell Pride Flag masks and give to a local Pride charity, and African-inspired print fabrics to give to support protests. As I have listened to more PoC voices, I realize more and more that what threatens one group seen as “other” threatens all of us. Until there is no longer an “other”, we must continue to speak up, and to protect the vunerable. Therefore, all purchases of Pride and African-Inspired Design masks will include a donation split between two causes- The Center for Constitutional Rights, and the National Bail Network Emergency Response Fund.
If you don’t need a mask personally, you can still help! Choose the “Give a Mask” option in the drop-down menu. I will make the same donation to these causes, and in addition, I will give a regular mask to local community organizers, so everyone who chooses to speak out publicly can do so as safely as possible. https://www.peacocksneststudio.com/product/pride-masks-fundraiser/

50 years ago, the first Pride parade was held on the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a result of police oppression at a LGBTQ+ nightclub. Sadly, but proudly, it’s time to take a stand again. There’s a new call for all good people, including people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and all their frien...

05/16/2020

If you're not watching the "Streampunk" live feed from COGS Steampunk Expo May 17-19, 2019, you're missing out on some excellent Maker presentations. I'm learning how to block a wool hat right now, and it's fascinating. Last night was common Victorian poisons. It's not all great, but totally worth the look. Also please check out the Cogs Maker Market, which is on Facebook, but I can't link to for some reason.

04/15/2020

One minute left in the day to wish our own volunteer extraordinaire Douglas Yeager a happy birthday. We love you!!

04/05/2020

Rawr

04/03/2020

Daniel GreenWolf presents Celtic Magic LIVE (Kind of...)

Remember Daniel GreenWolf from the first Brass Ring? He has a fun live video available, for those of us that can use a little magic right now.

Sooooo... This Ginger is out of work. Like everybody. But my obsessive need to perform for people while respecting social distancing is strong. So, like ever...

03/30/2020

Support 30 for 30 | carousel-museum

This will be the first year in seven that we haven't made a substantial donation together to the Carousel Museum. If you'd like to help that happen on your own, they have a match program going on, where your donation will be doubled. Here's the link-
Be safe, dear friends.

The New England Carousel Museum is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year! We rely on your support to continue offering new and exciting programs and events. A majority of our support comes from donations under $100. Please consider donating $30 to our 30th Anniversary Campaign. Our goal is

03/14/2020

Alas, we would have had to cancel this year's Brass Ring anyway, due to COVID-19. Here's hoping that you all are home safe, and resting comfortably somewhere between these two examples.

03/07/2020

So very true