WEEKEND: Steampunk Expo @ Greater Philly Expo Center

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WEEKEND: Steampunk Expo @ Greater Philly Expo Center

POSTED: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 7:30 PM

Filed Under: Arts Arts Events

More than just the grafting of watch gears and typewriter keys onto modern appliances, Steampunk is a thriving culture of artists, engineers and technomancers. Inspired by the retro-futurist works of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, Steampunks fuse the cutting edge gadgetry of today with the ornate designs of the Victorian Age. Over the years, there have been a few instances of Steampunk crossing over into the mainstream spotlight, though the bulk of the culture remains a cult favorite. For newcomers and those already familiar with the scene, a two-day exposition of Steampunk wares should provide a healthy dose of imagination and mechanical whimsy.

Dubbed the "Back Home to the Future Show & Sale," the gathering will be a vision of a yesterday's tomorrow, today. With vendors specializing in everything from interior design to revamping computers, the expo's attendees can expect to get bootstrap-deep in vacuum tubes, bronze and cast iron. Though Steampunk-appropriate attire is not required, you might look a little touristy in jeans and a t-shirt. Instead, try a canvas coat and welding goggles. For the ladies, find a corset and something frilly. Sat. & Sun., Mar. 5 & 6, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., $15 - $20, The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA, 781-784-0250.

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