Friday, January 25, 2013

ALNC Presents Full Steam Ahead


Gadgets, Gears, Immersion Trips to the Moon
& Steampunk Fun Feb. 15 at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center

Calling all dreamers of yesterday, explorers of today, dapper gents and dashing ladies--join us for a steampunk adventure in space! Behold the mystery of possibility and explore an elegant age of adventure that never was at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center's Full Steam Ahead event to raise funds for the educational programs at the center.

• Show off retro-futurism at its finest in the
steampunk costume contest;
• Take a virtual excursion to see the moon and planets from outer space in the
Science On a Sphere;
• Meet and greet roving entertainers of renown;
• Explore the darker side of steampunk with previews of the Madison Ballet’s premiere of Dracula;
• Enjoy craft ales from Ale Asylum, local wines and appetizers;
• Unleash your creativity as you build a tinkerbot;
• Dance and socialize to music by local experimental rock gypsy band Hewn;
• Capture your fun with photos and props from Ravenworks in the green screen studio and much more!

Steampunk attire encouraged and will also be sold at the door. Steampunk attire is available for purchase locally at
Ravenworks

For ages 21 and over. All proceeds support educational programs at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center. Admission includes two drink tickets, entry into the costume contest and appetizers.

Photos and interviews with key players in costume before, during and after the event available upon request.

Location: Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Drive, Monona, WI 53716
Date/Time: Friday, February 15, 8-11 pm
Fee: $20/advance; $25/day of event. Members receive a 10% discount.

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