Upcoming Events! Live Music & More!

Posted on April 8, 2014 by admin — 1 Comment ↓

This Spring we have a lot of great stuff coming up with the Mystic Krewe.  We’re happy to announce that our inaugural live music event at the space will most likely feature the amazing Tommy Malone and his band — we’re just working out the details.  This will be a private show for members and special guests, that will be cybercast over the Internet live — more details will be available soon:

We also have more pinball tournaments coming up, a special team-based competition called “PinGolf” where people will compete on 9 different “holes” each representing a certain machine.  Players will try to reach a certain score on each machine and the number of balls played to reach that score becomes the “strokes” for each hole.   This event is scheduled for Saturday, May 10th — more info will be posted.

More bands and more music and speakers and classes are scheduled!  We have regular weekly things going on at the PinChurch.  If you’re not a member yet, see the links at the top of the page for info!

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Mystic Krewe Participates in First NOLA Maker’s Faire

Posted on March 18, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

makersfaireThe first-ever Maker’s Faire in New Orleans is happening in April and the Mystic Krewe will have a number of our members showcase some of the various projects they’re involved in, from how to create custom ROM carts for vintage video games, to home-built, high-performance CnC equipment to demonstrations on modding modern technology, come on out to the event and see what we’ve been doing.

We also plan to bring our “Wizard of Oz” pinball machine to be enjoyed by the public.  This is the most-advanced pinball machine ever made, the only one in South Louisiana.  Come meet and talk with the members and find out more about our group!

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Jello Biafra And “Supergroup” of Regional Musicians Use MK’s Studio

Posted on March 18, 2014 by admin — No Comments ↓

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In March, we were pleased to have one of the most renown social activists and punk rockers in the world hang out with us and use our familities, Jello Biafra, front man for the Dead Kennedy’s and JB and the Guantanamo School of Medicine.  Jello spent the week in town preparing for a unique show in downtown New Orleans and took full-advantage of the Mystic Krewe’s unique studio resources.  Members got a chance to meet this famous icon and even help with the production of the event.  We look forward to seeing Jello and the crew again!

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MK is hosting the LA State Pinball Championships

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Mike — No Comments ↓

Louisiana Championship TrophyWe are gearing up to host the first ever Louisiana State Pinball Championships in the International Flipper Pinball Association’s league. The top 16 competitors in Louisiana will square off in this prestigious invitational to be held at the PinChurch on Saturday February 8th.

In addition to the main invitational, there will also be a side tournament open to all that will be a charity event for Kids with Cancer.

The winner of the Louisiana Pinball Championship will be invited to compete in Denver, May 18th in the US Pinball championships. The winner of that will compete in Germany for the world championships.

We will be announcing more details on the event as the time draws near. Stay tuned!

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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!

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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, restaurateurs.... 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!
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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!!