Malediction Society Steampunk Ball @ Monte Cristo

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Malediction Society's anniversary Steampunk Ball took place June 21 at club Monte Cristo, combining the style of steampunk with industrial, darkwave and classical music. Read more in Liz Ohanesian's “Steampunk Industrial Complex.”