I really am blessed and weekends that last 4 and half days that are as jam packed as this one was, well it reminds me of how blessed I am.

First, Zaftig Follies.  Oh. My. GOD!  These women made me want to cry several times during the show.  Either by their wonderful, humorous hosting (World Famous *BOB*), their vocals that make you shake in your bones (Broadway Brassy), their captivating classic moves (Jezebel Express) ,their inspirational dances (Darlinda Just Darlinda) or their hospitality and warmth (Juicy Jenn).  It was a sight to be seen.  Everyone there had a blast, laughing and cheering every performer on as if they were the only act of the night.  The food was incredibly, which is what I only know Asbury Lanes to have, and the bowling was goofy.  It was a cathartic show that just was bursting at the seems with positive energy.  No one left that night not feeling inspired.

Second, Coney Island.  Getting a chance to help out with the Wonder Wheel’s 90th birthday was so much fun!  I love working with people that inspire me and push me to be better and helping Jen Gapay out was just that.  This woman does it all! I was only more than happy to be one of the little people to help make it happen.  The performers were spectacular.  Phineas the Clown had more stage presence than most adults I know and he was 12!  World Famous *BOB* rocked it like the super star she is by hosting all 4 hours and it was great to see my friends that were in and at the show.  Plus free rides at the amusement park was just like the icing on the cake.

Third, The Compound.  Little did any of us involved know that one comment on a facebook page would lead to a sleepover involving movies, games, bagels, hot tubbing, croquet, pooling, and diving through a flaming heart.  I have so much love for the couple that had us over and shared their home with us.  They are good people and good friends. I only wish I had a compound of my own to share with them!

Fourth, Clue, The Office Edition.  Being able to share one of your nerd obsessions with another couple is pretty awesome.  Especially when you obsession is something as dorky as The Office. But who cares.  We had a great time, we ate good pizza, lot of poodle kisses were given and it will happen again soon.

Fifth, Photoshoot for a deck of cards.  Thanks to my friend Fem Appeal, I was put in touch with a really incredible photographer.  She has found herself in love with the scene up here and has decided to start a project where she will have 52 burlesque performers on cards.  I shot with her and it was awesome.  We both worked well together and I don’t envy her job picking the shot for the card because there were so many good ones.  It was nice to talk with someone who loves the art and sees the beauty in the variety that is the burlesque world.  I’m excited to help this project along and to get the final product!  Can you guess which card I’ll be?

And all of these things came from one weekend! This is my life! It’s hard to imagine a world where none of this existed.  Where I never decided to start doing burlesque.  I can remember the exact event that was the original catalyst for getting me into burlesque.  Auditioning for the Vagina Monologues.  If I had not auditioned for the show, I wouldn’t have gotten a role.  IF I hadn’t gotten a role, I wouldn’t have met my friend who was a drag King.  If I hadn’t met my friend, we wouldn’t have done a duet.  If I hadn’t performed I wouldn’t have met the burlesque artist that asked me if I performed burlesque.  If she had never asked me that, I would never have gotten on stage.  If I had never gotten on stage, Bambi Galore would have never been born.  It’s really crazy how one decision could have changed your entire life but I think I would have found it sooner or later.  Bambi is who I am.  I would have found her sooner or later but I am glad to have the life and the friends that I do and I only feel excitement for the future.  I hope you feel the same about your lives too.

huggles and kisses.

Jezebel Express, Broadway Brassy, World Famous *BOB*, Darlinda Just Darlinda, Bambi Galore- The Cast of the Zaftig Follies

The Lanes Will Curve!

Rarely do the straight lines of a bowling alley welcome curves, but on Friday, September 3rd, Asbury Lanes is going to dip, swoop, sweep and bend thanks to Zaftig Follies, a show that’s about the curves of a woman–not her size.—The cast includes burlesque headliners World Famous *BOB*, Broadway Brassy, Darlinda just Darlinda, Jezebel Express, Coco Monroe and Bambi Galore. Doors open at 8 p.m., show at 9:30 p.m.. Tickets are $10. Zaftig means full-bodied and well-proportioned, and the ladies of Zaftig Follies bring this definition to life.

Host World Famous *BOB* is known internationally for her charisma, style and “natural talents,” and has charmed crowds from Las Vegas to Stockholm. Broadway Brassy is one of burlesque’s top singing sirens, mixing classics with her own gutsy tempos and wide vocal range. Darlinda Just Darlinda, pioneer and advocate of feminist neo-burlesque, bring her unique, fun and uber-creative style. Fulbright Grant-winner Jezebel Express is the girl with the curves and the angles. Coco Monroe is a founder of the burlesque scene in Washington DC. And Zaftig Follies creator Bambi Galore delights in offering a show that demonstrates incontrovertibly that beauty comes in all sizes.

I think I might have mentioned it once before but I love to bake! I love cookies, cakes but especially cupcakes.  Friends have come to call them Bambicakes as I have been known to leave them on doorsteps just for the fun of it.  Well, yesterday I had my first official order! It was for a surprise birthday for a dear friend of mine, Erik.  His girlfriend, World Famous *Bob*, planned the whole thing and he had no idea! I move when that happens.  Since I was baking with Bearik in mind I decided I wanted to make something “manly” as well as something light and fresh for summer.  This caused us to end up with angel food cupcakes topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries and Mocha cupcakes with whipped cream and candied bacon, sooooooooooooo goooooooood!  They were a total hit at the party.  I can’t wait to have another excuse to create some more!

sweet and salty in a great combo of deliciousness

After all this baking in my non-ac’ed kitchen during a heat wave I am dreaming of a white christmas. Luckily for me I can put myself further into that frame of mind this Thursday when I pose for North Jersey’s Dr. Sketchy’s at the Clash Bar.  It will be a summertime Christmas celebration.  Posing, drinks, food and candy canes, plus lots of ac, lol.  Come out and win prizes and just enjoy dreaming of a white christmas with me.

huggles and kisses!

I’ve been all sorts of busy as of late.  If not hanging with friends, helping friends prepare for Vegas or going to MoMa with friends, I’ve been busy making our house more of a home.  I am happy to say that since signing a new lease I’ve been in domestic goddess mode.  We did a spring clean from top to toe which included reorganizing, storing and getting rid of old stuff.  I still can’t believe I put together 3 bags of clothes for goodwill!  We also went to my Mecca and bought some more furniture to replace what was our subleasors from before.  We really love the flow we have now and it has made my baking side spring to life.  Last week, I shared Triple Salted Caramel Cupcakes I made from Sprinkle Bakes.  Mine looked just like the pictures sans the caramel rounds, those did not want to work with me (I think it was a heating issue) but no one minded as they were devoured by all they were shared with.  It’s been good times.

One thing I did do was go to see Marina Abromovic with World Famous *BoB* and it was just so moving.  Recreations and photos cannot even begin to express the depth and emotion of Marina’s pieces but they still made my soul quiver with energy.  Seeing Marina there, she is such a beautiful soul, was awe inspiring.  The current piece she was doing just seemed so giving of herself and her spirit, I could not imagine doing for a day what she had done for over a month and a half.  I feel like it opened me up to a new chapter in my art.

As far as my art goes as well, I have a nice schedule for this month!  I will put more details up as the dates get closer but if you want to mark your calendars…

• June 12th, Art Monkey’s Ball, The Red Lotus Room from 6-12
• June 13th, Guyz and Dollz: A Benefit for MADRE, China 1 NYC at 8
• June 26th, HyperGender, WoW Cafe Theater at 8
• June 27th, Kitty Nights, Bar on A at 9

This is of course not to say other things may not be added to the schedule or  that I’m not doing private events but why bring those up

I’m looking forward to all that this summer has to hold and if it all goes like last night did, it will be amazing.  Last night I was a guest at Jo Weldon’s Book Release Party.  It was awesome!  Not just the guests, or the show, or the food or the book, but everything!  I got to meet Bambi Sr. and Bambi Jr.  which was totally surreal and amazing, I even got my picture taken with them and Bambi the Mermaid.  It was a quartet of Bambis!  The book is just incredible.  There is so much good information in there as well as anecdotes and history.  It is by far a MUST read for any burlesque performer, beginning or veteran. Being able to share that moment with Jo felt special, to me at least, plus we saw Moby (another guest) and that totally jazzed PiC.

So off to do some more baking I think.  There are few black bananas that are just begging to be put out of their misery and made into bread.

Huggles and Kisses everyone!

Oh my goodness the past few weeks have been uber crazy! Let me tell you.  I have been so busy compared to the past few months.  So the question is where to start.  Well let’s start from the beginning and move forward.

I had an awesome photo shoot with Joseph Rosetti.  He and his fiancee, Joy, were a pleasure to work with.  We did a lot of new looks for me, not so sweet and innocent.  My favorite part of the shoot was the last set.  I decided I wanted to stick the weight issue to the front so we did a shoot with me covered in pudding.  It was SO much fun.  It was a really tangible way to say I don’t care to the people who choose to hate on me because of size. Here is one of my favorite pics from Joe, it’s unedited but I think that makes it more real.

My next adventure took me to World Famous *Bob*’s Ultimate Self Confidence Class! It was incredible.  I feel it really did change my life, even in only 2 hours.  I find myself doing the practices and my inner self strengthening from it.  There were such incredible women in the class and I definitely recommend it to anyone and everyone.  It was such a safe place and it made me more aware of the entirety of my life instead of compartmentalizing everything.

Then on a whim I got invited to an Artist’s Salon by Darlinda Just Darlinda.  It was really interesting as we focussed not only on how to make out art our main focus but also on using our body as our tools.  There were so many interesting people there and it felt good to go out and network on my own a little bit.  It’s been so long since I’ve been able to go do that.

Then there was the most incredible show put on at Poisson Rouge.  The Queens of Burlesque show, which Angie Pontani asked for my help with the VIP situation.  That in and of itself was crazy but the show was breathtaking!! Every performer brought 200% to the stage.  It was really cool because I got to speak with many of them backstage.  whenever in those situations I find myself reverting to a fangirl mentality but they were so sweet and open that it never really happened, I hope.  To just go into the show would make this post go on forever so if you want to hear about it, let me know and I’ll come back and fill you in but for now let’s just leave it as an awesome night with some incredible talent.

I finished out all this craziness by assisting Sophie Spinelle with a bachelorette party for Shameless Photography.  I was her makeup artist and for a group of 7 women, it was intense.  Sophie was a total doll to work with though, very professional, we had gone over what kind of look she wanted and then I used that to work with what each lady wanted.  I also worked with a very capable hairstylist, Bryn, and great assistant, Amanda.  The first one or two women took a bit of time but by the third we were all working really well like a fine oiled machine.  Bryn and I timed up and were working in synch.  It was honestly a lot of fun and I hope I get the opportunity to do it again soon!

Oh my so yes, that is the craziness I’ve been up to but don’t you fret my craziness is bringing me to the stage again!! In the period of three days you may get a chance to see me in NYC as well as DC!! So Look forward to another update REAL soon with dates and times.  As for now, I have costumes to go prepare!

Huggles and kisses

I was lying in bed this morning thinking about my life from high school on out.  I had recently gotten a comment from one of my high school friends that said I was “one of a kind”.  The funny thing about that is nothing that would normally seem shocking to others; playing rugby, coming out, moving to New Orleans, working at a Strip club, performing Burlesque, moving to New York; those things were not surprising.  It was the mundane; joining a sorority,getting engaged to a man, becoming an accountant; that shocked them.  I guess there is some truth to who you are at a very young age will be who you are when you are older.

Tiny things, funny enough have stayed the same most of the time.  I always say I get along with men better than women but in reality the majority of my friends are women with a few select amazing men thrown in. (this is my shout out to you guys, Greg, Joey, Tom, Abe) I loved my posse of chicas from high school, Lola, Bunny, Nikita, Roxy and Cha Cha.  This is when Bambi was born and while I might be the only one still going by my nickname, there were personality traits I still see in all these women today.  These women are a perfect example of how we have all changed and yet, I think we still have the same inner workings we had back then.

In college, that was the one time I didn’t have a majority of female friends.  I mean, I ran in huge groups of women, my sorority sisters and my rugby team but it was the fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon that I really connected with. They viewed me as a the female equivalent to their brothers and I did feel like those guys were my family.  I remember they were the first group of people on campus I came out to. Well, my new girlfriend on the rugby team also, she knew a little bit before they did but as a whole, they were the firsts.  They were so supportive, I remember sitting at lunch helping some of the brothers figure out the signs some girls were sending them while we rated the other girls that walked by, it was awesome.  They supported me fully and I did for them. So many of them pop into my head while I write this it would be unfair to list just because they all mean so much to me as a whole.  That’s not to say I didn’t have incredible friendships with my sisters, it was just, I was never able to come out to them and I regret that.  I feel like while I did find out some intrinsic information about myself in college, for the first 3.5 years I was so worried about what everyone else thought that I didn’t get to figure myself out enough.

I did however get to figure myself in New Orleans.  Finding out I didn’t like office work, that even if I could rake in over $1,000 in a night I wouldn’t work for people that questioned my ethics, I could stand up to the man and not back down, that there was a passion for performing in me that was not getting met.  These are things I found out there, I also went back to my primarily female friends only this time with a twist. Most of my friends were gay like me.  I loved the crazy adventures I would go on with Jenna, how Andrea’s family accepted me into their fold. I also found my religion in New Orleans and that gave me something to use to better myself mentally and to form a foundation for the type of life I wanted.  I loved my church family very much and I constantly miss them and know they would be proud of me. It’s funny how if I could have stayed in New Orleans I was going to start go -go dancing, yet, due to elements out of my control I had to leave and that was put on hold and yet, I made it back to that anyways.

The initial moving to DC was a shock for everyone that knew me, Bambi’s living at home with her dad?? Bambi got a job as an accountant??? These things did not make sense to me but they were the things that had to happen at that moment in my life. Thank God I met my friend Kalyn at that job or else I would have lost it long before I finally did.  Once I was able to get out of that house though I found myself searching for a way to fulfill that passion to perform. I did that through my family with the Gurly show.  There were people in the troupe I didn’t trust but that’s par for the course.  There were however people in that troupe that helped me find my own voice as a performer and have always encouraged me to create.  Coco, Ginger, Roxy and Codie were my girls through thick and thin with that group.  They were there when others were cruel and being nasty, when I started to deal with the weight gain due to my medicine, they supported me no matter what and I love them all dearly for that.  They were actually some of the biggest supporters in me following my dream and moving to New York.

Now I am here and it all comes back full circle.  When I was about 9 or 10 I would dream of how I was going to move to New York City and become a Broadway actress.  I could envision my one room hole with a hot plate and how I would survive on rice and beans.  I would have nothing to my name but I would be living my dream.  In high school I got voted “Most likely to move to Hollywood” which was only because they didn’t have a “Most likely to move to New York City”.  Somewhere along my journey (about mid way through college) I started to think how unprobable that dream was, that I would never move to New York. But somehow, from figuring out who I was on the inside, a performer, and meeting the right people, The Wasabasco Crew, World Famous *Bob*, Fem Appeal, I found myself coming up here every month.  I started bringing my wife with me, she fell in love with this city and we took the jump.  In some ways it’s been amazing; we have an incredible apartment, we have made really awesome friends, we have a support network we never imagined having; and in someways it’s been hard; I still don’t have employment, I broke my ankle and have been unable to perform for the past 3 months solid; but over all this was the right decision for us and it feels like the truest option for us.  I am a performer, I always have been, I continue to be regardless of the hate that is out there and will continue in some form or another till the day I die.  Everything comes full circle, I dyed my hair pink in high school and pink continues to be my color of choice most often when dying my hair.

When you know who you are, you cannot deny that for anyone or anything.  You just have to have faith that it will all work itself out and that the world is larger than you are.  You just have to go with it.

Huggles and Kisses lovelies.

The new hair with some serious Drag makeup on

I am actually feeling really blessed right now so I figured I’d take the second to just share.

Last night was a little rough for reasons outside of my control.  I was reminded of the hatred in the world and no matter how beautiful someone tries to make themselves on the outside, if they are ugly on the inside that will always shine through.  I was given some news, which I do believe the person that gave it to me was trying to be helpful but honestly people who hate were born to hate and they will continue to hate no matter how much you wish they wouldn’t.  It’s not your place to change them, it’s just your place to stay above it.

That is not to say I am not human and so I reached out to my burlesque family and got a warm comforting hug back from them.  They reminded me of the things I just said above and that anyone who has worked with me in any capacity knows the truth.  That meant a lot.  I even had some extended members of this family I call burlesque reach out, people that have met me once or twice or had heard of me from other, more honest folk.  That meant so much.  These performers were the purest epitome of class and beauty.

In a world where everyone is trying to get ahead, burlesque is the one place we should be able to pick each other up.  I’m glad to know that the people I associate with know that and the people who are no longer in my life, well, my life is better for it.

In other exciting news, I have a show booked tentatively for in June as long as my healing is going properly. I can only pray that by that time I am able to perform again.  It’s up to the doctors though.  I miss the stage so much.  I miss the camaraderie backstage, the talking through routines and concepts with others, helping others with their routines.  It has been a long road thus far.  Luckily I have been blessed with amazing friends that have sent me gifts, cards, visited and called me to check in.  Even if it was just a pop in one afternoon, knowing that they could take time away from their life to spend time with me, even if it was just an online chat, means the world.  No matter what happens from the broken ankle, my true friends have made themselves known and I love them all.

Speaking of friends! One of them invited Heidi and I out to her show this Sunday.  World Famous *Bob* is performing her one man show for the third time at Joe’s Pub.  I helped Bob by transcribing it from her first show and I can say that it is one of the most amazing pieces I have ever had the pleasure to hear.  And now to go and see it live! I’m beside myself.  This is definitely worth going out on a Sunday for.  I’m also a little glad I have it to distract me since I had a show booked for that night that the doctors had not cleared me for so what better way to not dwell on your inability to perform (which if I was staying in, I would do) than to go see someone who inspires you perform.  I’m satisfied with the trade off if I couldn’t be performing myself. So if you are in the NYC area and want to do something Sunday and are in Brooklyn, come to Joe’s Pub.  If you are in Manhattan though you can go catch Kitty Nights, it will be missing me but it will still be fab.

Huggles and Kisses

So it has been a week, I’m so sorry for the hold up. I’ve been fighting a really bad chest infection, still am but luckily the server is now changed over completely and I can tell you about the fabulousness that was my weekend.

Well it started off with the PiC surprising me with an early trip up to New York.  She had worked out the details with a friend she knew wouldn’t blow the cover and we drove up after work and met up our friends Weirdee Girl and Menace at an art Gallery in Newark.  We heard this awesome band called Kilsy play, a kind of female Cure sound to it.  And just jammed out.  It had already been a long day and so we ended it with some delicious middle eastern food in Weirdee’s living room and then crashed.

The next morning we overslept and I almost missed the amazing gift Weirdee had set me up with, studio space! She reserved me an hour in a dance studio so I could practice with my fans since I had not gotten a chance to yet and was stressing.  I rode the subway there, like a big girl! and rehearsed.  It was awesome.  I felt so much better about my routine and about the whole show on Monday thanks to this.  I then head back to Weirdee’s and we pack up for the show that night.  I fell into the slot of stage kitten for the Merkinettes since unfortunately their’s had sprained her ankle.  Luckily I had some extra costuming with me so we loaded up the cars and headed out.

I had such a wonderful time with Lil Miss Lixx and Fem Appeal in the car and more so with all of the girls at the show! Stormy Leather, Lady Aye and the rest were amazing performers and people.  We had such a blast at Asbury Lanes.  The management was so accomodating and friendly, I know I will be going back just to enjoy the place.  After the show Stromy, PiC and I bowled while the rest had a dance party around us.  We closed the place down and then drove back to the Big City to get some sleep.

As the hostess with the Mostess, Weirdee Girl made us breakfast before sending us off on our ways.  It was delicious and a great way to start ones Sunday off.  We gave our hugs to Menace and Weirdee and left them so PiC could drop me off in Manhattan at the hostel I was going to be staying at with the rest of the troupe.  I say my goodbyes to my love and meet up with some of my fellow troupe mates.

The four of us, Paco, Sable and Viola end up getting unpacked and head out to dinner.  we found an amazing authentic Ukranian Restaurant and have the most amazing pierogies.  After filling our tummies and the rest of the troupe showing up we head out for our events for the evening.  Sable, and Viola join me for the Liz Renay Tribute that was INCREDIBLE!  I can’t even name all the amazing talent I saw but World Famous Bob was an incredible host, the acts were breathtaking and everyone was so gracious.  After the show I think I spoke with almost all of them!  Such amazing personalities and talent, in pure awe.

We then headed back to the hostel and got some form of sleep.  The next day we loaded the cars and headed to Brooklyn to spend the day wandering the streets and shopping.  I got some amazing deals, a fabulous black satin summer coat, some hair falls, amazing eyelashes, a cute headband ear warmy thingy, and a pink umbrella!  I almost got a black sequin dress but the Salvation Army was being a stickler for the whole no tag no sell policy, blah.  We then just tried to recoup before the show and got ready.

The Kick Off show for Monday night Burlesque was a lot of fun.  Dulce de Leche made a fun host and I have a new super hero, Mistress B.  Check this lady out! The performers definitely got the audience ready for us as did the minx of a go-go dancer, Gigi LaFemme.  I did my pie routine in the first act and my head was just not in the right space.  Everyone who saw it thought it was great but I was not happy.  Luckily the fan dance went without a hitch.  The timing,the costuming, the speed, it was great. I am so glad I got to show my stuff to my pals of Wasabassco, they are a true inspiration in my world.  It was a super fun time and I felt closer to people that I have just known than I have ever felt.

But the good times soon piled into the car and drove back to Baltimore where I drove another 2 hours and went right to work and where my sinus infection worked itself from my nose into my lungs and now we are back to where we are now! Expect another post later today about the event tomorrow, it will be grrrrrreat!

I have been gone all but one day and already I want to be back.  The lights, the sounds, the people, they make me feel at home.  I had such an amazing experience and the PiC did as well.  I will do my best to recreate all the fabulousness for you all but it will be hard to remember everything and to put it into words.

So we arrive crazy late Friday, actually Saturday morn and it was snowing!! We’ve been told here in DC to forget about snow for Christmas so that felt like a gift unto itself.  Max the Magician was kind enough not only to open his home to us but to also pick us up, thank goodness.  It was craziness trying to just figure out where we were, lol.  We get to the apartment and promptly crash and burn.  It was nice.

The next morn we got up and I was super excited because the PiC was finally going to get to meet one of my super idols, World Famous *Bob*! She had invited us over for brunch so we went and she made this amazing Mexican egg dish thingy that was to die for.  Moviestar was as loving as ever and remembered me which of course felt good and fell instantaneously in love with PiC, go figure. We talked and played with the poodle noodle and just had a relaxing morning until it was time to leave and then we went back to the apartment to prepare for the evening of debauchery.  We were going to try and fit as many shows as possible into one night, I mean, when in NY for a weekend you got to make it worthwhile!  

So we primp and prep and head down to the Slipper Room to celebrate three years of Dr. Sketchy’s.  We saw Molly Crabapple there who was just as lovely as I remembered her.  I also saw my dear friend Fem Appeal who is so professional and funny and gorgeous, and booked me in her show I also met Nic Sin who is better known as the Mini Marylin Manson.  I bet he hates this term, most men do, but he was a cutey.  I got to say, not a bad looking man.  Not switching teams anytime soon but a girl can still appreciate. I also ran into Perle Noir who I was to be performing with the next day.  She’s also from New Orleans so I felt a kinship to her from that, stunning lady.

From the Slipper Room we skirted off to Union Hall to catch two shows in one! First we saw a fabulous recreation of a classic christmas story, “How the Pinch stole X-mas”.  I must tell you, I liked it better than the original.  Johnny was so fun to watch acting it up and Nasty Canasta was her usual saucy sexy self.  My favorite honeys were there, Gigi La Femme and anita Cookie.  Gigi made the PiC’s christmas by performing her favorite routine that I don’t perform, her spanking number, it’s goooood.  Anita was as cute as a latke and I adore her even more so now.  Tigger was also in the first show and I have to say, photos don’t do this man justice.  You can’t even begin to capture his energy and sincerity in those photos but I have to say I fell in love.  Tigger, you are in my heart forever now and I can only hope I am ever so blessed to perform with you some day, I wish upon a star for that.  Clams Casino also did her oh too cute irish christmas jig which meant we got to hang with Neil O’Fortune in the audience, yay! There I also met Allen the photographer who had amazing pics from their christmas the year before. After that show ws over there was another one this time including Sapphire Jones.  What a tall glass of water that one is! I never feel short but this girl had legs upon legs! A fun show that was too!  Doc was accommodating and sweet like he always is and I hope he knows I would help then out in any way I could think to.  It was a great place to see some fabulous performances by some performers I like to consider friends.

Then we rushed off to catch BadAss! at the Bowery Poetry Club, told you we went everywhere!  The band Trauma Team was already playing when we got there but we were able to catch their song Toxic Shock Syndrome, a new favorite me thinks.  I fell in love with the concept of the show and truly hope that I can work something out to perform in it someday.  IT’s burlesque pushed ot the edge, not your pretty soft burlesque but your in your face, make you a little uncomfortable and like it burlesque.  It started off with this beautiful song being sung by Melody Sweets that ended up with a corseted blindfolded Stormy Leather underneath her skirt, hot! Fifi Dupree performed as the cutest vomiting devil I’ve ever seen, lol.  Ferro a gorgeous hula hooper was an eye pleaser, as was *Bob* tribute to Bettie Page.  Tigger performed the same routine but to metal and sans bottoms, amazing!  Whenever I need a laugh in a politicall incorrect way I’ll just think cripple dance.  Velocity Chyld and Nik Sin both showed movies they created, both amazing in their own different ways.  Nik’s was shot by Val Kilmer and was about a disgruntled elf and Velocity’s was a music video shot with her band Vulgarus.  Wow.  My favorites of the night had to be Darlinda just Darlinda’s Mary/ Jesus, number and Julie Atlas Muz’s performance piece.  Both, very different but awe inspiring in their own rights.  I was so inundated by talent that I was in talent shock.  Of course there were performers in the audience as well, my lovah, Weirdee girl was there as was the sexy bitch Aurora Boobrealis. I also met the photographer Ed Barnas which was neat! We didn’t get home till at least 3 or 4 and I don’t think I fell asleep till well after 5 just being hopped up on inspiration.

The next morn weall piled in Max’s car once more and went to SxyB for brunch.  We were met up by Weirdee Girl and Menace.  I love that dude.  He’s so laid back and a perfect compliment to Weirdee Girl, much like I feel about my PiC.  We ate deliciousness and talked about all sorts of nonsense. We then headed back to the apartment so I could rehearse and get everything together.  I knew I wouldn’t know if I was to be barefoot or not till I got to the venue, the Bar on A, so I rehearsed both ways.  We left early which was ok cause I got ot get ready there.  Fem was already there and prepared, we hung out, Weirdee showed up and we goofed off then everyone else showed.  Fifi, Stormy, Perle and our hostess with the incredible mostess, Shelly the singing siren.  What a woman! The show went without a hitch. This also thanks to LaMona our pick up and Philly caramel our door gal.  I was really well received. They loved the cookies.  Shelly was too great a host.  The audience was awesome.  Aurora was there, as was RunAround Sue, Plum and Della Dare.  There were a few other girls but their names are escaping me, I’m sorry!!! Tina, a family friend also made though she did miss my routine, it was still awesome to see her.  There was talk of going to an afterparty but we ended up just staying at the bar having a blast. Weirdee Girl and I were like two little high schoolers which is fun in and of itself.   Well high schoolers in their parent’s liquor cabinet, lol.  Another night in which we did not get home till probably around 3.

Monday was spent in the Garment District.  I was so overwhelmed by everything they had and wanted to buy it all up!  I did get quite a bit but held onto a little bit of cash so I could get the items to attach all the doodads to! I am too excited to get creating which I will probably do tonight since I have another show at the end of the week.  Yes, that right, I perform in NY just to come home and perform in DC.  Saturday I will be at my home of Palace of Wonders performing in the Rockabilly Creature Feature with the adorable Lizzie Furr.  Expect 3 routines from each of us and the amazing men of Brokedown Playboys.  They will get you worked into a frenzy I tell ya!

So come out, it will be good after Christmas fun!

Here’s a pic of the silliness that is Weirdee Girl and I.And here’s the info for the show on Saturday!

Huggles and Kisses and many merry wishes!

So yesterday was the sentencing of Patricia Yarrow.  She was sentenced with 30 days in jail, 18 months suspended and 2 years probation.  Patricia Yarrow also has to pay me restitution as part of her probation.  It was something, not what I think she deserved but I have to say I slept the fittest sleep I have slept since all of this started last night knowing she was in jail.  For those that don’t know or have forgotten, Patricia Yarrow was my best friend and roommate that stole my identity.  After running the court around for a year she finally plead guilty to 2 counts federal felony of Identity theft, 2 misdemeanors or credit card fraud and one 2nd degree count of theft.  If it had gone to trial there was going to be 9 different charges.  Bet she didn’t realize that.  So she got off lucky, but not easy.  I will make sure to that.

Amazingly this does not slow down my life at all!  Last weekend I was Mrs. Claus at the Baltimore GLBT Center Christmas Craft and Art Fair.  It was so much fun.  Ian was a sweetheart and a great host and Paul was my wonderful partner in crime as Santa.  We were devilishly good and yet so sweet.  Maybe we were sweet from the delicious red velvet/buttercream cupcakes they had, my ultimate favorite!!!

But this week is not any lighter, I will be hosting the DC Gurly Show Newbie and Business meeting tomorrow at Be Bar.  It will be a meeting in which we will discuss future dates along with other business and always remember to stay after for the show!  It will be divine.

Friday night I’ll be in Baltimore making an appearance at the JF Christmas Show.  There will be some really awesome music and the sexy ladies of Gilded Lily wandering around.  Come on out and share a drink or two

Then I’ll be whisked off to the great city of New York! The PiC and I are going to be staying with an amazing gentleman and visiting with many amazing people.  Including Moviestar!! I miss that little poodlehead and her owner of course We have many brunches, many shows and many stores planned and I will also be performing when I’m there, oh yeah!  I will be at the Bar on A on Sunday night performing in Kitty Nights doing a new Christmas number (what the heck am I doing performing a new number in NY!!!) it will be a blast of fun times you don’t want to miss if you can help it!

I just hope I remember to bring my camera to show you all fabulous photos of the fun had in NY.  I love going into that city, and I am planning to do it more often come the new year! Mark my word.  

So now I’m probably going to get an early night to bed and it will be another blissful sleep of knowing justice may take time but it will eventually be served.

huggles and kisses!