Mystic Krewe Totality Party!

What other club has their own private complex nestled deep in the Ouachita National Forest – smack in the middle of the area of Totality for the upcoming Solar Eclipse? The Mystic Krewe does! And we’re having a big party to celebrate! Membership has its privileges!

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Lots of cool things planned for the upcoming year!

We don’t post much on our public web site about all the things that are routinely happening in the club, opting instead to keep much of the club’s business private, but the Mystic Krewe has been very active in the past and will continue into the new year. If you’re interested in finding out more, please visit or FAQ page.

Our newest public location, the Mystic Krewe Pinball Parlor at the Broad Theater (636 N. Broad) features the largest collection of modern Stern games in great condition as well as many vintage games including Ms. Pac Man, Galaga and others. We’ve been operating regular competitive pinball leagues. We’ve even helped produce an award winning documentary film. Held numerous classes on a variety of things from CPR to Basic Electronics.

We’ve continued to host numerous concerts of various music styles from R&B and Blues to Jazz. We’ll even be hosting some orchestral music in the future, and some large funk groups. (Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to see the live shows. Regular poker tournaments, gaming nights, and more! We’ve been hosting themed wine tastings as well, and our membership consists of an amazing array of chefs who are likely to bring their creations to our social events to share with the club. We’ve even been rehabbing injured animals!

Recently we got a behind-the-scenes tour of an upcoming large arcade/gaming complex that’s opening in the region. We also did a group trip to the Houston Arcade Expo. We’re hosting a party on the Endymion parade route this year too!

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There’s never been a better time to inquire about joining the Mystic Krewe! If you value empathy, learning and sharing and are looking to make new, high quality friends, this is the place, and now is the time!

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Mystic Krewe debuts its first custom pinball machine

In association with PinballHelp.com, one of our club projects has spawned a new branch of technology called BSOS (Bally Stern OS) which involves integrating Arduino microprocessors into existing pinball architecture and making completely new rulesets and light effects and sounds. We debuted our technology showing off a completely customized version of the classic solid state pinball, Bally Paragon!

The new game not only includes 100% new custom code, but all original sound and audio, including music performed by Russell Batiste from his recent Live From the PinChurch performance (Be sure to subscribe to our  YouTube channel to see the performances!).

Work continues on Paragon and several other machines.  Right now this is the only custom version of Paragon in the world.  And we also have one of only a few custom versions of Stern Trident using the same BSOS technology, with even more to come!

 

Posted in A/V, Education, News, Pinball

PinChurch Streaming More Shows During COVID-19 Quarantine

As the community hunkers down to ride out the viral outbreak, the Mystic Krewe is ramping up production of live shows for people to enjoy online. In addition to streaming lots of past and present events on Twitch.tv, we’ll be bringing in numerous artists who have had their gigs cancelled and are looking to play for people on the Internet and hopefully collect tips to cover their income losses. Be sure to visit our events page for more info, or our live page at http://live.mystickrewe.com/
Thanks so much for all the help and support from the community. If you would like to donate to the Mystic Krewe/PinChurch to help us keep these events and activities going, please use the button below:

 


 

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The Mystic Krewe exclusively relies on memberships and donations to keep our operation going. Every little bit helps! Thanks so much!

Our member Stephen Ledet makes custom masks for those in need.

In addition to our streaming efforts, our membership has been active in the local community, custom making masks and other useful services.  We’re also keeping an eye on each other and making sure everybody is healthy and well.

It’s a great time to be part of a tight-knit community of highly empathetic people!   If  you want to find out more about joining our family, visit MysticKrewe.com/about/.

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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!!