Past the half-way point!

The Mystic Krewe was always supposed to be a small, intimate group of special friends who played and collaborated.  It’s taken us a little more than two years to build an abandoned space into a special oasis, and we’re now past the half-way point in terms of membership – we expect the second half of members to fill up quickly.   Once we hit our goal, our group will become more exclusive.  It’s not so much about exclusion as it is about having a small, wonderful group of generous souls who understand what we’re trying to do and look to the future.

70spinchurchAre you interested in joining our special group?  Read our FAQ and find out more about us and whether you want to be part of building something special.

We expect this time next year we will have even more resources.  It’s time us individual, good-hearted, creative people have a faction that represents our interests.  We don’t need many, just a few good people to make our group strong and vibrant!  If this appeals to you, contact us!

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Thanks to the MK, New Orleans opens its first pinball parlor in 30+ years!

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In association with our great friends at Kebab, the Mystic Krewe this month opened the first public pinball parlor in the New Orleans area since the 1980s. Dubbed the “Mystic Krewe Pinball Parlor NOLA”, we’ve put a small collection of vintage pinball machines out for the public to enjoy. This is a first step in a larger outreach to share our love of this unique game with the community.
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In addition to games, we’ve created several “museum-style” displays showing how machines work as well as details on the history of the games.

Various events and activities will be planned at the public location, including leagues and sanctioned tournaments. The MKPP is open every day except Tuesday, from 11am-10pm and 11am-11pm on Fridays and Saturdays! Be sure to drop by and play the games and check out the amazing food from the kitchen!

The MKPP is located at 2315 St. Claude ave in the historic St. Roch district, just a block from the famous St. Roch market and near many other area landmarks such as Siberia, Hi-Ho, LA46, etc. For more visit: www.NolaPinball.com

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Videos from the 3rd Live From the PinChurch Concert featuring Rebecca Loebe

We’re proud to release the first video from the last show at the PinChurch. We hope you enjoy it. More to come soon!

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Spring/Summer Cool Stuff!!

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Things have been hectic and a ton of fun! Pinball championships, movies, performances and activities! We’re still looking for a few good members, be sure to visit the About page for more details.

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Expect to see some of our games in many upcoming movies, both in the theaters and on HBO productions — we’ve been busy consulting with local productions providing period games and other items for their sets. We’ve also had various celebrities stop by the PinChurch, from Jason Sudekis of SNL to Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies.

Music is everywhere, from impromptu jam sessions to organized formal concerts – expect more video releases soon!
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The MK Podcasting Cartel is in full swing – we’ve created a dedicated, state-of-the-art podcasting station capable of doing high-quality recording and production. Our members are starting to create their own podcasts.
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Gaming Night is a regular activity at least once or twice a month. And our LightBox Project is in full swing — we’ll be doing some very cool things with microcontrollers and high-tech lighting this month.

There are charity events, concerts, classes and other activities planned. Be sure to join our mailing list if you’re not already, to find out about events and activities.

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Want to Join Us?
The Mystic Krewe is looking for creative, passionate, ethical, progressive people to join our ranks and help us create a fun and friendly organization. We like to socialize and play games, but also learn, teach and share, and collaborate on business ventures and other projects. If this sounds interesting to you, consider petitioning to become a member. Check the topics on the upper nav bar under "About Us": "FAQ", and "Membership" for more information, then Contact Us to set up a meeting and tour!

Sell or donate your Pinball or Arcade game to us!

If you have an old pinball machine -- in any condition, consider donating or selling the game to us. We will restore it to its former glory and share it with others. For more info Contact Us!
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We rent/operate arcade machines and make our resources avilable for special events!
Our collection of games, our museum and our expertise in restoring, maintaining and operating the South's largest collection of vintage coin-op machine is available to partner with others in the area! If you're operating a corporate event and looking for a truly UNIQUE venue or need vintage or modern games, or have a movie production that's looking for special items for set decoration, WE CAN HELP! We have extensive experience doing movie productions as well as corporate events. We are also looking for a public venue where we can set up a very special, unique array of vintage pinball and other devices. We can offer a very attractive and lucrative arrangement with someone in the area who has experience and resources! Club owners, investors, entrepreneurs, restauranteurs.... contact us to set up a meeting and let us show you how to have one of the most unique businesses in the country. Location won't matter. People will come from hundreds of miles around to visit this place. If you have resources and are intrigued, Contact Us
Active Projects
Below is a sampling of the active projects taking place within the Mystic Krewe. These are not all that's going on. If you would like to participate, contact us.

  • Sewing Group - Meets semi-regularly on Tuesdays working on various sewing projects from cloths and quilts to leatherwork and beyond.
  • Video Editing & Production Study Group - ongoing weekly meetings to learn beginner, basic and advanced videography, using HD cameras and Adobe Creative Suite CS6 (Premier Pro, After Affects, Photoshop, etc.)
  • Pinball Repair - Ongoing sessions showcasing basic and advanced pinball and video game repairs. Members come by at their leisure and we tackle various projects.
  • Music Group - MK members comprise a number of popular bands in the area as well as aspiring musicians. We regularly assemble to learn, teach, share and jam in the studio.
  • Basic Electronics/Micro Controllers by example - We're working with the Beaglebone microcomputer, the next generation over the Raspberry Pi, and learning basic electronics and embedded systems by developing a few simple and useful devices. Our flagship product will be a super-intelligent custom A/C thermostat/humidistat.
  • Computer-controlled DMX systems - Using computers to control lights and FX controllers.
  • Stained Glass Workshop - preparing for a class on how to make stained glass art.
  • ProTools and audio recording systems - The ongoing setup and configuration of our multi-track digital studio and podcasting system.
  • Construction and woodworking - We are designing and building custom desks and other fixtures, as well as working on unique artistic pieces and furniture to resell.
  • Mobile Applications Development - Android and IOS development groups are forming to begin learning and designing mobile apps, forming business ventures around these projects.
  • .... and more!
Want to help?
In our quest to celebrate learning, creativity, responsibility, personal advancement, sharing and helping each other and our community. Please consider giving what you can. Any token donation goes a long way in helping cover our expenses and increase our impact on the community. It means so much!

While financial donations are the most critical at this point, if you have other material items or resources to offer our group, please contact us! Thank you so much!!