Dracula Forever

Dracula Forever

PRESENTED BY: Leanna Renee Hieber Why does this particular work by Bram Stoker have such lasting appeal? Gothic novelist and a seasoned stage actress (having played both Mina and Lucy in professional productions), Leanna Renee Hieber leads a spirited discussion of...
O Gothic Novel! An Entertaining, Irreverent History

O Gothic Novel! An Entertaining, Irreverent History

PRESENTED BY: Leanna Renee Hieber Come on, you know you want to run away from the haunted house, in the rain, in your nightgown. Let’s talk about it. Since 1764, the Gothic Novel has been a genre critics love to hate, despite its consistent popularity through the...
Afrofuturism + Steampunk

Afrofuturism + Steampunk

PRESENTED BY: Jade Rogers What if there were no barriers to social, political or educational pursuits for Black people in the 1880’s United States? This presentation will look at the intersections of Afrofuturism and Steampunk, how it manifests today and explore the...
Budget Friendly Props and Paraphernalia

Budget Friendly Props and Paraphernalia

Presented by Michael Parodi  Are you ready to take your steampunk to the next level? Do your goals and aspirations not match you pocket book? This panel will help you with tips and ideas to wow and bedazzle your fellow con goers with your phantasmagorical...
Steampunk Clothing Exchange

Steampunk Clothing Exchange

HOSTED BY: Mari Rice, Chicago Green Theater Alliance, & Creative Chicago Refuse Exchange. LOCATION: Slate Hall Not sure what to wear to a steampunk convention? Tired of items in your wardrobe? Are there items that longer fit items in your wardrobe thanks to the...