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Today we’d like to take a moment drop some appreciation on our con owners, Jason and Deena Drotman! [insert wild applause here]

Jason has been around since the inception of the WILD idea to have a Steampunk convention in the desert, Deena has been part of the event since WWWC2 in 2013! They are awesome about working with staff and volunteers to make this con the best it can possibly be and are already HYPED to see all of your faces this March!

You can find more information about Jason and Deena as well as their contact information here: https://www.wildwestcon.com/meet-our-team/

ILLUSTRIOSITY ALERT

We are happy to see Mickey Flint returning for WWWCX!

Mickey Flint is a maker known for his use of authentic materials and old school techniques. Mickey is well known in the Steampunk, Cosplay, Star Wars and Pirate communities and runs Two Gentlemen of Fortune, providing costumes and props to all.

Here's a full schedule of where you can find Mickey over the weekend:

Panel: Choosing Material for your Gear Friday 11am-11:45am • Cholla

Spotlight - Gail Carriger Mickey Flint - Moderator Friday 2pm-2:45pm • Cholla

Social: Let’s Talk Shop: AMA with Makers Mickey Flint, James Neathery & Doc Stone! Friday 3pm-4pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Panel: 101: Beginning Leatherworking Friday 5pm-6pm • Cholla

Panel: 101: Beginning Leatherworking Saturday 11am-11:45am • Cholla

Panel: 201: Intermediate Leatherworking Sunday 12pm-12:45pm • Ocotillo

Event: Steampunk Costume Contest JUDGE Sunday 4pm-5pm • Santa Catalina Ballroom

We are excited to share our schedule for the lovely @phoenix_de_la_rosa at our event this year!

Originally from Puerto Rico, Phoenix has been performing on the stages for well over 18 years. Trained in dancing, singing, and acting, Phoenix has spent most of her life onstage. Having gone to a performing arts middle school, high-school, and college, this theatre kid is ready to bring her versatility and expertise to The Rose Academy.

Phoenix found her love of movement through her training in Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, and Ballet for over 7 years. Phoenix focuses on movement and how movement can tell a story. She quickly learned that movement can help with the relationship we have with our bodies and strives to teach classes where the connection between mind and body is nurtured. Phoenix is The Rose Academy’s resident cosplay expert.

You can find her online at the Insta info above or at https://www.roseacademyofburlesque.com/privatecoachingphoen…

Catch her at Wild Wild West Con this year:

Panel: A History of Burlesque through Movement Friday 8pm-8:45pm • Ocotillo

18+ Victorian Show - MC Friday 11pm-12am • Ocotillo

Over The Rainbow Gala - Performance Saturday 7pm-11pm • Santa Catalina Ballroom

STORY TIME!

Ok I don't have a story for you I'm sorry that was misleading.

But Professor Taelstrum does! Please welcome him back to WWWC for our event this year!

Armed with his Bandolier of Legends, Professor Taelstrum returns to WWWC with more exciting tales to share. That is, unless the damned Council interferes. Professor Taelstrum is a steampunk-themed spoken-word artist specializing in the oral tradition of storytelling. You can find him online at https://professortaelstrum.wordpress.com

Come witness his amazing work here:

Tales from the Bandoleer of Legends Friday 11am-12pm • Canyon

Tales from the Bandoleer of Legends Friday 1pm-1:45pm • Canyon

Tales from the Bandoleer of Legends Saturday 11am-11:45am • Sonoran Rooftop

Tales from the Bandoleer of Legends Saturday 6pm-6:45pm • Mesa Professor Taelstrum

Tales from the Bandoleer of Legends 1pm-1:45pm • Ocotillo

AMA & Reading with Professor Taelstrum! Sunday 3pm-4pm • Aristocrat's Lounge

Looking for some BIG things to do during Wild Wild West Con this year? Look no further!

Wild Wild West Con is delighted to see the return of Lord and Lady Towers to our event this year!

Lord and Lady Towers are a maker duo, specializing in high detail builds, ranging from the large to the microscopic. Known for making their creations come to life through movement, smoke, or lights, these two are always challenging their limits. Specializing in props, vehicles, art displays, and costume wear, Lord and Lady Towers love to bring their imagination to life! You can find them online at lordandladytowers.com

You can find them con weekend here:

Panel: Making Gears Move! (Lord & Lady Towers) Friday 1pm-1:45pm • Saguaro

Panel: How to Survive in a Hoop Skirt (Lady Towers) Friday 4pm-4:45pm • Cholla

Panel: Penny-Farthing 101 Saturday 10am-10:45am • Saguaro

Thrifting for Steampunk on a Budget Saturday 1pm-1:45pm • Saguaro

Panel: Props through 3d Printing (Lord Towers) Saturday 5pm-6pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Panel: Building a Steampunk Vehicle: The Dos and Don'ts (Lord & Lady Towers) Sunday 10am-10:45am • Ocotillo

Social: AMA with Makers Lord & Lady Towers! Sunday 1pm-2pm • Aristocrat's Lounge

Panel: Victorian Manners (Lady Towers) Sunday 3pm-3:45pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Have you planned your whole con weekend yet? Hope not, because you'll need to leave more room for our next guests!

Please join me in welcoming Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter back for our event, where they will be bringing Tea Dueling, Compliment Dueling, chaos and whimsy to our attendees!

You can visit them online at madameaskew.com

Partake in their shenanigans at #WWWCX here:

EVENT: Western Territorial Tea Duelling Friday 12pm-12:45pm • Palm

Panel: Beyond the Gears and Onto the Page Friday 3pm-4pm • Palm

Panel: Secret Communications: The Art of Fans and Flowers Friday 5pm-6pm • Palm

Special Event: Tipsy Tea Friday 10pm-12am • Palm

EVENT: Western Territorial Tea Duelling Saturday 10am-11am • Palm

EVENT: Splendid Teapot Racing Saturday 12pm-1pm • Ocotillo

EVENT: The Tea Scout Shindig Saturday 2pm-3pm • Sonoran Rooftop

Panel: Kaffeeklatsch Sunday 10am-10:45am • Sonoran Rooftop

EVENT: Western Territorial Tea Dueling Sunday 12p-1p • Palm

EVENT: Western Territorial Tea Duelling Grand Championship Sunday 3pm-4pm • Palm