ARTS/West kicked off Labor Day weekend with an evening of dance, singing, art and more during the 2015 Steampunk Spectacle, part of a month-long series of steampunk events in Athens.
The event was a collaboration of the Athens Public Library, The Athens County Historical Society and Museum, ARTS/West and Airship Athena. Other events are scheduled later this month at the Athens Public Library at Central Venue. For more information, visit the Athens Steampunk Spectacle page on Facebook or the Athens Public Library website.
WOUB photographer Mark Clavin was at ARTS/West on Friday and captured these images.
Penni AlZayer, founder of Whiplash Tribal Fusion Dancers, shows off some of her collection during the Steampunk Spectacle at ARTS/West. (Mark Clavin/WOUB)Todd Alan, a local artist and wedding ring designer, attends his first steampunk event. (Mark Clavin/WOUB)Penni AlZayer sells steampunk accessories and henna tattoos at the Steampunk Spectacle. (Mark Clavin/WOUB)Steampunk goods for sale (Mark Clavin/WOUB)Quinn Schmalenberg, Elisa Bergmeier and Kelly Schlabach perform their dance routine during the 2015 Steampunk Spectacle. (Mark Clavin/WOUB)Rachel Couch performs during the second act of the 2015 Steampunk Spectacle. (Mark Clavin/WOUB)Dancers perform during the Steampunk Spectacle at ARTS/West. (Mark Clavin/WOUB)Savannah Byram (front) performs with the Whiplash Tribal Fusion Dancers. (Mark Clavin/WOUB)The Whiplash Tribal Fusion Dancers (Mark Clavin/WOUB)Patrons of the 2015 Steampunk Spectacle leave ARTS/West. (Mark Clavin/WOUB)
