The Chicago Steampunk Exhibition is a steampunk convention that happens annually in Schaumburg at the Hyatt Regency. This was the first time the entire Crypt team had attended a steampunk convention so we were rather excited and prioritized it over all other events happening the same weekend. We were glad we did. Never have we seen such detailed and intricate costumes! What…
A screening of the science fiction masterpiece Metropolis (1927) was held at the historical Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge on April 8. The Pickwick Theatre was first opened in 1928, one year after the premiere of Metropolis itself, a most appropriate place to host the movie. Upon arrival at the theater, the moviegoer is struck with the beauty of the Pickwick’s art…
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is returning to Chicago this April! Team Gregula is honored to be approved as the macabre media once again in order for us to cover our 15th edition of C2E2. Excelsior! ReedPop produces this premiere pop culture convention that has grown to be the largest fandom event to take place annually since 2010 in Chicago. During…
Chicago Steampunk Exposition provides an imagination powered inter-dimensional time portal to an alternative 1893 Chicago Exposition! One filled vith awe, vonder, science, and magic! This time they travel to July 1893 vhen the Exposition fell under the dark cloud of Victorian Gothic horrors, Penny Dreadfuls come to life, and the looming presence of the Dark Prince Nosferatu. Vill you fight to protect…
EXXXOTICA Chicago, presented by MyFreeCams, returns for a three-day run in Rosemont, Illinois. The largest event in the USA dedicated to love and sex offers the thousands of attendees the opportunity to meet and greet over 200 adult stars, shop from over 100 exhibitors, see 20 hours of shows on the main stage and attend the educational seminars. So much sveet sexpo for the senses! Team…
Days of the Dead Chicago has returned to its traditional format of two shows per year and horror fans showed up in droves! Days of the Dead Chicago took place from March 22 to 24, bringing a bit of shadow to start the spring. This time, in addition to the regular conventioneers, there were a lot of new conventioneers since the celebrity…