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Comment by Xavier Day on February 5, 2012 at 11:01pm

The Second meeting of the Owen Society

Date:  Sunday, February 26th from noon until 3pm

Lecture topic:  American Occultism:  The Folk Traditions (Hexerei and Hoodoo)

Location:  Owen and Engine

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Dr. Xavier Day will be presenting the first installment of his series exploring American Occultism. This first lecture will explore the magico-religious traditions of the Pennsylvania "Deitsch," and the hoodoo tradition, with a brief foray into the magical practices of Appalachian and Ozark folkways.

Due to the space constraints at Owen and Engine, our Society may either have a maximum of 15 people for the parlor room or we may use the entire upstairs, but must purchase $1000 in food and drink as a group (this means a minimum of 40 attendees buying a full brunch and drink, around $25 before tip and tax). So, in order to plan for the event, we ask that you RSVP by emailing the professor at kgreen5@gmail.com to confirm that you will be attending the lecture. All RSVPs will be served on a first come, first serve basis. Should we reach 40 confirmed attendees, everyone will be welcome (and welcome to bring guests too). Otherwise, your name will go on our waiting list for one of 15 coveted slots in the parlor room and you'll be notified the week of the event!

As always, neo-Victorian and Steampunk dress is strongly encouraged at all meetings of the Owen Society.

Book of Faces event page

Comment by Xavier Day on January 12, 2012 at 10:53pm

The Owen Society for Hermetic and Spiritual Enlightenment

Professor Marius Mandragore presents The Owen Society, an association of Hermetic, Metaphysical, and Spiritualist scholars dedicated to the study of psychic and occult sciences for the general betterment of humanity. Each meeting of the society will feature a paper or presentation by one of its members, followed by questions and discussion.

It is with pleasure we give you the first meeting of The Owen Society

Sunday, January 29
Noon to 3:00 PM
The Owen and Engine Pub
2700 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL
(View Map.)

We will be able to enjoy brunch and other refreshments (at cost, of course) from said establishment while we meet. The first paper will be "An Investigation into the Mysteries of the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor" presented by Professor Marius Mandragore himself. We hope that we will be able to meet at least every other month, and we are very much looking forward to hearing what other members would like to present – both in the academic/theoretical and experiential realms of magick and the occult.

To RSVP please view the following page on the book of faces First Meeting Invitation

Comment by Dr. Lavinia Dayton on November 29, 2011 at 11:34pm

I am... I didn't see anything on the group's FB page, though. 

Comment by Wendy Zdrodowski on November 29, 2011 at 5:08pm

There is an antiquing expedition planned for 12/3 I think.  Are you on Facebook?

Comment by Dr. Lavinia Dayton on November 29, 2011 at 5:03pm

Does anyone know of anything planned for the Chicago area this winter? 

Comment by Regina Terramour (Black Rose) on October 6, 2011 at 2:09pm

Glad to help.

Comment by A. Prometheus Von Frankenstein on October 6, 2011 at 1:57pm

Thank you all. Wendy, I live in Lombard about two minutes from the WindyCon hotel. I'll for sure stop by for part of the weekend. Not quite sure I'd look right in a bridesmaid dress though! Ezra, I'm BIG  and TALL too, 6'5, long-waisted, so it is nearly impossible to buy something "easy." Regina, thanks for the offer. Let me see what I can start collecting. I was heading off to Steam Con but now have to cancel because of a work related trip, so I'm going to have a bit more time. This will be a challenge, but I will hopefully succeed. Thanks everyone for input.

Comment by Wendy Zdrodowski on October 6, 2011 at 12:25pm

Apropos of, well, everything....

I am the head of Costume Programming at Windycon, which is being held in Lombard this November (the week before Teslacon). There is one room entirely dedicated to costume, with materials and tools close at hand.  Since this year is the rather staid 'The Periodic Table Of The Elements", I have chose this year to focus on The Elements of Costume.  We are having hands-on demos on everything from make-up to fabric-painting to glue.  I myself will be teaching 'FrankenPattern', which is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Friday and will focus on modifying existing patterns to get the look you want.  The lovely Lisa Marie Ogle of the Empire will be running a workshop on Saturday on how to trick out that bridesmaid's dress you have hanging in the back of your closet.  While it is probably too close to Teslacon itself to plan on making anything between the two, it might be a good place to meet others who like to play dress-up as well as pick up some useful skills and connections.

 

While *I* will technically not be at Teslacon (I am co-directing and playing a character in the Murder Mystery) I am quite sure that *Marianne* would be most pleased to make votre acquaintance.

Comment by Ezra Fugue on October 6, 2011 at 12:03pm

I feel your pain Prometheus, at my height and width it is so freaking hard to find regular clothing that fits right not to mention something for a persona.  I really need to sit down and learn how to sew and upscale patterns.

Comment by Regina Terramour (Black Rose) on October 6, 2011 at 10:12am

I have the same problem with the shape, fortunately corsets can do wonderful things for some of my flaws.  I just bought some patterns for men's wear today. 

Do you mind wearing resale merchandise?  You can find some very nice things, straight leg pants, dress shirts with cuffs, vests, etc. for a reasonable price.  I custom make clothing and have found some very well made things.  If you live around Chicago, I might be able to alter things for you. 

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