Long Beach Comic-Con Report

Surprisingly large for a first time convention comes to mind when one first makes their way down to the Long Beach Comic-Con dealers room. It was pretty much packed shoulder to shoulder on Saturday when yours truly made his way to the convention. A few of the members (Bri, Syrin, and myself) were able to do have a small meet up and a bite to eat at the Irish pub the Auld Dubliner across the street. As usual there is a few pictures and the rest could be grabbed at our myspace.




- Captain Wong Wei -

Pyrate Daze Report

What can I say about Pyrate Daze? Pirates, Steampunks, and the Queen Mary oh my! It was wonderful to see how many steamies turned out for this event and kudos to the League of S.T.E.A.M. for taking over pretty much the entire middle floor of the dealers room. The demonstrations and steamy programing...well as it's printed on the league's flag a big ol' thumbs up.

The highlight of the entire event would have to be the banquet dinner and concert on Saturday night. Well worth the eighty dollar price tag. Abney Park as always puts on a fantastic show. The belly dancers performing along side them was absolutely gold. Big thumbs up for the entire night. It's also wonderful to see how much this group is growing as more and more people are joining up. Spread the word and one day we just might take over. And that's a good thing. Now as usual are a few pictures of the event and if you wish for more just follow this link to our myspace for a massive two part report with even more pictures and a whole bunch of videos.


- Captain Wong Wei -

LA Opera Costume Sale

For the first time ever LA Opera is having a costume sale on Saturday October 10th at 10am to 6pm. Join us in hunting for bargains and outfits also perhaps even meet up afterward for a bite to eat and some hearty conversation.




330 South Alameda St.
Downtown LA, 90013
(Parking is across the street at the Little Tokyo Shopping Center Garage)
Website: LAOpera.com

Chrononaut in September

Ah another wonderful night at the Chrononaut. This time around we had Eli August and Veronique Chevalier with Mr. Huxley Vertical performing. And what a wonderful show it was. Got to snap a couple of real nice photos and a capture a few videos of the performances. As usual the bulk of them are up on the Manticore Society myspace.

Photo by: Jerry

Photo by: Jerry

Photo by: Jerry

- Captain Wong Wei -

Long Beach Comic-Con

Looks like there is going to be another convention on the horizon. The first annual Long Beach Comic-Con will be taking place on October 2-4. At the moment a full weekend pass is $45 and day passes are $25. Children under 12 enter free. Also with a purchase of a full weekend pass you'll score a free copy of Amazing Spider #606 with a variant cover.

For those interested we're looking to gather together on one of the days to do a meet & greet and then perhaps hoist a pint or seven and some good grub at the Irish pub Auld Dubliner right across the street from the convention center. Current plan is to meet at the top of the escalators in the convention center that leads down into the dealer's hall around 2pm.

- Captain Wong Wei -

Pyrate Daze

It's time to dust off those eye patches and shine up your flintlocks because national 'Talk like a Pirate Day' is soon upon us! And this weekend we're going to celebrate it in style. How? Well on board the Queen Mary in Long Beach on the 19th to the 10th (Saturday/Sunday) there will be a special event known as Pyrate Daze. And that's not all! Performing at the Masquerade Ball will be the aerial scallywags known as Abney Park and on the 20th (Sunday) it is 'Steampunk Sunday'. Tickets for the Masquerade Ball and concert is $80 (you must buy online) while just a day's admission without the ball and concert is $20 which is payable at the door. Hope to see you there!


The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90802

Time for Chrononaut

Look like it's time for another night of music and steamy goodness in San Diego once again! What am I talking about you ask? Why it's time for Chrononaut of course! Performing this time around is Eli August, featuring members of Fermata, on their first US tour and Veronique Chevalier accompanied by Seth Bedford of Huxley Vertical. Also your host, Prof. J. S. Greyshade will be blasting away the tunes throughout the night. There will also be a marketplace of the strange and wonderful with 'Obscure Discovery', a photo booth by Jerry, and other eye catching attractions. Hope to see you there!

7pm to Midnight
Queen Bee's
3925 Ohio Street
San Diego, CA, 92104
Chrononaut Website