Who: Syrens of the South Productions
What: Mechanical Masquerade: Great Expedition
When: Saturday, May 8, 2010
Doors: 8pm, $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Where: Little Tree Studios/Bart Webb Studios (Behind the James Joyce)
2842 Franklin St
Avondale Estates, GA 30002


Ladies and gentlemen, we will be departing the station shortly, be sure your luggage is safely secured and your goggles are on tight, as the Syrens of the South Productions embark on the greatest Mechanical Masquerade yet, the Great Expedition!  The vessel leaves the station Saturday May 8th, and it is a trip bound for adventure and excitement.


From the deep jungles of Borneo to the sands of Mars and beyond, this dance event will be a thrilling exploration into the growing Steampunk scene.  This subculture of art, fashion, and music has its roots in blending the Neo-Victorian and Edwardian, with the science, history, and imagination of what could have been.  This particular sojourn will feature musical guide Doctor Q, who has promised to take your ears “around the world in 80 minutes” to make the good Jules Verne proud.


In addition to music, this soiree will be hosted by the dazzling Talloolah Love and will feature an array of vendors and artists, dancers, and even a costume contest to highlight the best these Atlantean aethernauts can do.  Be you a Venusian trader, bush explorer, rogue adventurer, sky pirate, or just curious about what these steampunks are about, be sure to head to Little Tree Studios in Avondale Estates.  So heed the Syren’s call and come out to this amazing affair, be it by airship, submersible, Columbiad space gun, or even on the back of an elephant.  This wild safari begins at 8pm and is limited by nothing but the imagination, so buy your ticket now and climb aboard!


Vendors, Music, Cash Donation Bar, and Costume Contest with Fabulous Prizes!  Performances to be announced!


There are only 300 tickets available for this event, once we've sold out we're out!


If you are interested in being a Vendor at the Mechanical Masquerade; please email syrensofthesouth (at) gmail (dot) com

Come one come all to the Syrens of the South’s Mechanical Masquerade of Marvels and Merriment! Here now marks the first in the series of semi-monthly events brought to you by the marvellous mistresses of petticoats, frills, and thrills – the Syrens of the South. Come enjoy this maiden voyage away from the standard burlesques and enter into a world of neo-Victorian anachronistic characters. An evening filled with brass, leather, steam and SCIENCE! Modelled after the fantastic sub-genre of fiction, fashion, and music often called Steampunk or Victoriana. This event series promises to highlight fine vendors, entertaining amusements, and music that would make Jules Verne proud.

With song selections playing through the night by the illustrious host of the evening, the notorious Doctor Q, the evening promises to cater to all types from any time period. For those with finer tastes, there will be performances sprinkled through the evening to delight and defy the sharpest of imagination. And the lords and ladies may even wish to peruse the displays by the artists, vendors, and sponsors such as Anachrocon, the Clockwork Cabaret, Extraordinary Contraptions, Gentlemen’s Emporium, Penny Dreadful Productions and more.

So hop upon your horseless carriage, time travelling machine, airship, or otherwise and be sure to attend the festivities to dance, shop, and enjoy the cavalcade of clockworks and carousing in your finest threads or scavenged and assembled attire. And remember, the finest threads have a chance of winning our costume contest with prizes donated by Abney Park, Cherie Priest and more!