Part of Steampunk Spectacle 2018: From the Earth to the Moon!Create a 3-dimensional, moonscape-inspired face mask out of an EVA foam floor
mat using various sculpting techniques under the tutelage of Steampunk

Knitted and crocheted, tea cozies were designed to keep teapots warm during long socials around the teacups.

The romance of the Moon has inspired humankind since prehistoric times, frequently appearing in poetry and painting from the earliest days of arts and literature.

Noon is the time for gathering together with the local steampunks to enjoy a traditional spot of refreshment.  A “low tea” means that no meat is served. Enjoy our sweet baked goods, provided by local gourmet bakery Heaven Scent Cakes.

Enjoy this rare opportunity to experience a live performance of music's oldest electronic instrument.

The theremin is history's first electronic musical instrument, and of all the innovations that came after it in the field of electronics, it has the most otherworldly sound.

The stirring social music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries comes to you via skilled pianist Bob Montalto, who is one of Athens' longtime, living musical treasures. Sponsored by the Friends of the Athens Public Library.

The theme of this year's festival is largely taken from the fascination in Victorian science fiction with making an actual voyage to our closest neighbor in the Solar System.

Croquet, badminton, lawn bowls, anyone?  Righto!

Astronomy in the 19th and early 20th centuries was as exciting as it is now.  Their instruments and knowledge were not as advanced as ours today, but the discoveries were coming fast and furious.

Venue:The Central Venue, 29 East Carpenter Street, Athens, Ohio
Date:
Saturday, September 29th

Time:
7:00pm till 10:00pm
Coordinators:
Airship Athena & Southeast Ohio History Center