That's not a word that stayed in my vocabulary or outlook for long when I lived in SF.
I struggled a lot there - financially, with friendships, with being a performer. I had many happy moments, but just before I moved I was pretty miserable. I knew moving from SF was inevitable because of not having enough income to get by. It was not something I wanted to do because I fell deeply in love with the city and did not want that relationship to end. But, when it's time to move on, you pick yourself up and get out of that situation and hope that the next one is better.
I moved on, back to Ohio, back to my hometown of Columbus, on Christmas Day.
And, it is immensely better for me:
Financially - I GOT A JOB!, my rent is AWESOME!
Friends and Family are supportive and so loving.
Performances - I am booked to perform about once a week, coming up - and not just in Columbus.
The past several weeks have been a time of transition. Trying to get it through my head that I cannot:
a) take the bus to the beach
b) walk over to the next block for a $20 mani/pedi with parrafin wax treatment
c) find a produce store with cheap and plentiful fruits and vegetables within just a slight stretch from my apartment, or
d) seeing so much sexy goodness in so many forms available every night of the week.
At least, I am now learning different ways and means that sexiness exists in Columbus. It's no Baghdad By The Bay, but there is a lot of beauty and art.
When I talk with others, I can honestly say, "I am happy". Things are good here.
I have a lot of ideas on ways to add to my happiness and am working on a few of them now. Receiving so much support from friends, family and fellow performers is a welcome change too. Walking into a room and having people say, "I am so glad you moved back into town. Getting to see you on a regular basis has made me so happy.", makes not having an ocean at the ready alright.
Here are some of the things that are happening for me right now:
I was the first featured guest on The Sound of Plaid at their new Columbus studio.
You can listen to the archived podcast here.
Thanks so much to TradeMark and Frillypants for inviting me. I curated the crazy track list, so enjoy the sounds of SPRING!
I am a back-up singer for the new band, Dirty Biscuits. Headed by Beth Hunter (Slick Scoundrels) on lead vocals and Craig Dunson (Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments, Thee Invaders, Righteous Buck and the Skull Scorchers, etc) on guitar. Other members are Brian (Slick Scoundrels) on drums and Sam on bass. Staci is also joining us on back-ups. There will also be go-go dancing with the vocals! Blues/Garage/60's - you know, like Thee Headcoatees, Holly Golightly, and The Sonics.
I am also posting my performances on my fan page: facebook.com/theeladymonster . Please "LIKE" me.
Hope to see you at one or more of the following upcoming shows.
March 22nd (Tentative): One-Eyed Jacks, Fairborn, OH (Thanks to Viva Valezz)
March 24th: OhEmmyGee Productions Presents: Va Va Voom In The Cambridge Room! at The House of Blues, Cleveland, OH. Tickets are on sale! (Thanks to Emily Gerson)
March 30th: The Booooooob Train: A Funky Tribute to Don Cornelius at KOBO Live, Columbus, OH (Thanks to Viva Valezz)
April 1st: Broadway Brunch on the Upper Level. Level Dining Lounge, Columbus, OH (Thanks to Viva Valezz)
April 7th: BURazzle-dazzLESQUE at The Shrunken Head, Columbus, OH
*I WILL BE ROASTING EASTER PEEPS WITH MY FIRE TASSELS!*
(Thanks to Cherie Blondell)
April 14th (Tentative): Dangerous Liaisons at Wall Street Night Club, Columbus, OH (Thanks to Viva Valezz)
April 20th: Termination Tease: A Burlesque Tribute To Industrial Music at Stage 773 in Chicago, IL (Thanks to Viva La Muerte)
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Columbus
On December 25th I spent my Christmas moving from San Francisco to Columbus, Ohio. I was born and raised in Central Ohio, living in the OSU district from age 19 to 32. Then I moved to San Francisco. I lived in SF for over ten years. I moved on August 30, 2001 to begin a more serious relationship with Jello Biafra and to join SFSI (San Francisco Sex Information).
While in Columbus I volunteered for a few years on the hotline, outreach and newsletter for their former sister organization Columbus, Ohio Sex Information. What was supposed to be temporary housing at Biafra's, I ended up living there for nearly 4 years. I moved out and into my studio in the TL and remained there until the 25th. Living at that apartment is the longest period of time I have ever lived in one place.
Moving out has been one of the most traumatic, heart-wrenching, exhausting and brutal experiences for me psychologically. I am so grateful for my friends: Nicole, Marlon, Melinda, Malakkar, the burlesque legend Isis Starr and my she-ro Annie Sprinkle for being there and helping me SO MUCH. I couldn't have done it without your love, strength and goodwill. Thankful too that my father has been an extraordinary source of assistance. He and my family are very glad to have me home.
Why did I move? I have been looking for permanent work for 2½ years. I've had temporary assignments, independent contractor positions and worked very briefly for a very eccentric and verbally abusive elderly multi-millionaire. Then, my unemployment benefits were cut down to $200/week and I didn't feel like I could manage a living in SF on such a low income. Not only was this lack of income and work difficult financially, it took a toll on me emotionally. I moved to give myself a break and do some much needed healing and preservation. I have a meeting with an Executive at Limited Brands in January for a possible job. Right now, I don't care what job I get, as long as I can afford where I am (my rent is A THIRD of what it was in SF).
My life in SF was magical and not only did I make my dreams come true, I exceeded them far beyond anything I could have imagined in Ohio. I am bringing that magic back with me, and continuing it with the scene here. It a progressive and very queer town. There is a lot of art, music and burlesque happening and I'm excited for what the future holds. I am within a day's drive of NYC, Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Michigan, Tennessee and more. I feel like I have a lot of room for growth with all that surrounds me.
Part of my vast network of support includes my friends and fellow performers. I have moved in with my old roommate in Clintonville with my cat Annie and am looking very forward to being part of the scene here. I already have several performances lined up for the next month. I look forward to reconnecting with old friends and acquaintances and creating new art with them.
Please send me an email if you need my new mailing address.
In the meantime, the chapter for Naked Girls Reading: San Francisco is closed. It is up to Michelle L'Amour when/if a new chapter is opened with a new director and cast.
Wednesday, December 28th:
Circus of Cool. Celebrate Krista Kitty's birthday at Dick's Den with live jazz, poetry, burlesque and MORE!
Saturday, New Years' Eve:
Viva Valezz and the Velvet Hearts present: Red Light Girlie Lounge
Wall Street Night Club, 144 N. Wall Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
In the club's 2nd level loft. 2 shows. 11:30pm and 12:30am.
Friday, January 13th and Sunday, January 15th:
SEXAPALOOZA.
Franklin County Veterans' Memorial
Saturdays, January 14th and 28th:
Rock-N-Roll Reunion
Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43201
While in Columbus I volunteered for a few years on the hotline, outreach and newsletter for their former sister organization Columbus, Ohio Sex Information. What was supposed to be temporary housing at Biafra's, I ended up living there for nearly 4 years. I moved out and into my studio in the TL and remained there until the 25th. Living at that apartment is the longest period of time I have ever lived in one place.
Moving out has been one of the most traumatic, heart-wrenching, exhausting and brutal experiences for me psychologically. I am so grateful for my friends: Nicole, Marlon, Melinda, Malakkar, the burlesque legend Isis Starr and my she-ro Annie Sprinkle for being there and helping me SO MUCH. I couldn't have done it without your love, strength and goodwill. Thankful too that my father has been an extraordinary source of assistance. He and my family are very glad to have me home.
Why did I move? I have been looking for permanent work for 2½ years. I've had temporary assignments, independent contractor positions and worked very briefly for a very eccentric and verbally abusive elderly multi-millionaire. Then, my unemployment benefits were cut down to $200/week and I didn't feel like I could manage a living in SF on such a low income. Not only was this lack of income and work difficult financially, it took a toll on me emotionally. I moved to give myself a break and do some much needed healing and preservation. I have a meeting with an Executive at Limited Brands in January for a possible job. Right now, I don't care what job I get, as long as I can afford where I am (my rent is A THIRD of what it was in SF).
My life in SF was magical and not only did I make my dreams come true, I exceeded them far beyond anything I could have imagined in Ohio. I am bringing that magic back with me, and continuing it with the scene here. It a progressive and very queer town. There is a lot of art, music and burlesque happening and I'm excited for what the future holds. I am within a day's drive of NYC, Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Michigan, Tennessee and more. I feel like I have a lot of room for growth with all that surrounds me.
Part of my vast network of support includes my friends and fellow performers. I have moved in with my old roommate in Clintonville with my cat Annie and am looking very forward to being part of the scene here. I already have several performances lined up for the next month. I look forward to reconnecting with old friends and acquaintances and creating new art with them.
Please send me an email if you need my new mailing address.
In the meantime, the chapter for Naked Girls Reading: San Francisco is closed. It is up to Michelle L'Amour when/if a new chapter is opened with a new director and cast.
Wednesday, December 28th:
Circus of Cool. Celebrate Krista Kitty's birthday at Dick's Den with live jazz, poetry, burlesque and MORE!
Saturday, New Years' Eve:
Viva Valezz and the Velvet Hearts present: Red Light Girlie Lounge
Wall Street Night Club, 144 N. Wall Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
In the club's 2nd level loft. 2 shows. 11:30pm and 12:30am.
Friday, January 13th and Sunday, January 15th:
SEXAPALOOZA.
Franklin County Veterans' Memorial
Saturdays, January 14th and 28th:
Rock-N-Roll Reunion
Ace of Cups. 2619 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43201
Monday, December 12, 2011
Moving
I am moving to Columbus, Ohio.
I can no longer support a lifestyle in San Francisco.
Currently I'm unclear about the date of departure, but I have a plane ticket for December 23rd and it's my goal to be able to have it all packed up by then.
My rent was raised and my unemployment benefits cut in half. Without work, I cannot maintain a living here.
My family is in Ohio and a vast network of support. I have an opportunity to move in with my old roommate and begin working with Viva Valezz, Arturo DeLeon and many others for collaborations and productions.
I have a few performances lined-up in December and I hope you can be there to say "Good-Bye".
- Saturday, December 17th at Center for Sex and Culture for International Day To End Violence Towards Sex Workers. This has always been an important event to me. I have created a group performance that includes myself and up to 8 others. Please email me for more information if you would like to join me.
- Sunday, December 18th at the top of Bernal Hill, at Sunrise. Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens are having a Wedding To The Sun as a finale to their Love Art Lab projects over the past seven years. Weather permitting, I will be twirling fire tassels and roasting marshmallows with my tassels as my offering to them and to the Sun. For more information about this event, please check out their invitation.
If anyone would like to assist me in minimizing my belongings for the big move, I would really appreciate any assistance. And, of course, you are welcome to help yourself to anything on the donate/sell pile. Here is my ad on Craigslist with details for some of the bigger items.
I am sad to leave this beautiful city. It has brought so much to me for the past ten years. I am also looking forward to re-connecting with old friends and all of the incredible burlesque, music and art that is happening there too.
I can no longer support a lifestyle in San Francisco.
Currently I'm unclear about the date of departure, but I have a plane ticket for December 23rd and it's my goal to be able to have it all packed up by then.
My rent was raised and my unemployment benefits cut in half. Without work, I cannot maintain a living here.
My family is in Ohio and a vast network of support. I have an opportunity to move in with my old roommate and begin working with Viva Valezz, Arturo DeLeon and many others for collaborations and productions.
I have a few performances lined-up in December and I hope you can be there to say "Good-Bye".
- Saturday, December 17th at Center for Sex and Culture for International Day To End Violence Towards Sex Workers. This has always been an important event to me. I have created a group performance that includes myself and up to 8 others. Please email me for more information if you would like to join me.
- Sunday, December 18th at the top of Bernal Hill, at Sunrise. Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens are having a Wedding To The Sun as a finale to their Love Art Lab projects over the past seven years. Weather permitting, I will be twirling fire tassels and roasting marshmallows with my tassels as my offering to them and to the Sun. For more information about this event, please check out their invitation.
If anyone would like to assist me in minimizing my belongings for the big move, I would really appreciate any assistance. And, of course, you are welcome to help yourself to anything on the donate/sell pile. Here is my ad on Craigslist with details for some of the bigger items.
I am sad to leave this beautiful city. It has brought so much to me for the past ten years. I am also looking forward to re-connecting with old friends and all of the incredible burlesque, music and art that is happening there too.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Austin
October was a heavy performance month for me, and included some things that weren't mentioned in my last blog.
For one, I was hired by Bobcat Goldthwait to be the only performer for Robin Williams' bachelor party. They asked me to perform my tribute to Peter Sellers as they wanted funny. After my performance (in the backroom of a restaurant with a dozen comedians), Robin and Bobcat both approached me, thanked me and asked me to stay and have dinner with them, perhaps I could do a second number after dessert. I heard more jokes and great backstage stories than I could ever remember to repeat. And, I had the pleasure of sitting next to Mort Saul. It was a magical night and they were absolute angels to me. Best wishes to you Robin and your new nuptials. Thank you again Bobcat, I'll never forget getting to twirl my tassels for all of you.
For another, my friend Mark Farmiloe, aka Loopus passed away suddenly. He was the singer for the Columbus, Ohio bands Pica Huss and Econothugs. It's taken our entire community by surprise and storm. A group on Facebook was created so people who knew him could share stories, photos and grieve. There are now nearly 800 members of the group, all sharing. Benefit shows for his wife have been planned and many bands are getting back together, raffle items are being donated. Our little family is being re-knit into a tight, lovely circle of misfits. We are all realizing how special and unique our community was, how much good art and music was being created. As part of my grieving process, I created a video. Pica Huss only had a cassette and a split-7 inch with Girly Machine. Thankfully someone uploaded all of the music from the cassette and I was able to download it (I have the cassette, but there are bare spots from playing it so much). I have volunteered to share my many memories and stories of being part of the scene and being one of the writers of an upcoming book about it.
Back to Austin.
I am traveling there for a number of reasons.
1. To celebrate my birthday. It falls on Thanksgiving Day this year. So, in lieu of trying to get people to celebrate my birthday on Turkey Day, I'm celebrating it early and on my own terms.
2. To see the New Bomb Turks perform a reunion show. With families and careers, it's harder and harder to get them together again, and it's usually in Ohio or NYC or Europe. So, I'm taking advantage of them venturing towards the West and getting to check out Austin for the first time too.
3. To see my oldest friend, Chad. Chad and I went to high school together and bonded over our love of weird music. Chad introduced me to Pica Huss and the New Bomb Turks as new friends when he got a job at Singing Dog Records after high school. About the same time I moved to San Francisco, he moved to Tokyo. He moved back to the States after the earthquake and tsunami, and it will be my first time seeing him in many years. I'm really looking forward to us getting caught up.
4. Another old friend that I met in Flagstaff, Ricardo Acevedo lives in Austin now. He just published a beautiful book of his photography, Interloper. He also has an art show at the New East Art Gallery as part of the East Austin Studio Tour 2011 (while I'm there!).
Here's a self-portrait with Ricardo's book:
5. I GET TO TEACH WORKSHOPS at Coco Lectric's Austin Academy of Burlesque!!
I am so excited for this opportunity. I will be teaching two workshops on Sunday, November 13th from 3:00 - 6:00pm.
Positively Lovely. A body image workshop open to all sizes, ages and genders of people. Includes a visualization exercise and ends with telling your love story with your body. Inspired by Annie Sprinkle, Candye Kane and Marilyn Wann. Beginning at 3:00pm, the class lasts about an hour, depending on the number of participants. $10.00
Science of Spinning. Teaching Satan's Angel's methods of making pasties with spinners and rolling your own fringe tassels. Also, learn the physics of a well-constructed pastie, the impact of a good tassel and how together they save breast tissue. Class includes all materials. You walk away with a set of pasties, two sets of tassels and a quick lesson how to twirl using isolations (no bouncing). Please bring a glue gun and if you have specific materials you want to use. Class begins at 4:00pm. $25.00
Classes take place at: Galaxy Dance Studios. 1700 Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704.
To attend both workshops, the cost is only $30.00. Tickets available at the door or discounted online. http://ladymonster.eventbrite.com/
For more information, please go to:
http://www.ladymonster.com/
http://www.cocolectric.com/Site/Austin_Academy_of_Burlesque.html
As I take some time off from performing burlesque, I will be spending time writing, teaching, being with old friends and still trying to find a permanent job.
For one, I was hired by Bobcat Goldthwait to be the only performer for Robin Williams' bachelor party. They asked me to perform my tribute to Peter Sellers as they wanted funny. After my performance (in the backroom of a restaurant with a dozen comedians), Robin and Bobcat both approached me, thanked me and asked me to stay and have dinner with them, perhaps I could do a second number after dessert. I heard more jokes and great backstage stories than I could ever remember to repeat. And, I had the pleasure of sitting next to Mort Saul. It was a magical night and they were absolute angels to me. Best wishes to you Robin and your new nuptials. Thank you again Bobcat, I'll never forget getting to twirl my tassels for all of you.
For another, my friend Mark Farmiloe, aka Loopus passed away suddenly. He was the singer for the Columbus, Ohio bands Pica Huss and Econothugs. It's taken our entire community by surprise and storm. A group on Facebook was created so people who knew him could share stories, photos and grieve. There are now nearly 800 members of the group, all sharing. Benefit shows for his wife have been planned and many bands are getting back together, raffle items are being donated. Our little family is being re-knit into a tight, lovely circle of misfits. We are all realizing how special and unique our community was, how much good art and music was being created. As part of my grieving process, I created a video. Pica Huss only had a cassette and a split-7 inch with Girly Machine. Thankfully someone uploaded all of the music from the cassette and I was able to download it (I have the cassette, but there are bare spots from playing it so much). I have volunteered to share my many memories and stories of being part of the scene and being one of the writers of an upcoming book about it.
Back to Austin.
I am traveling there for a number of reasons.
1. To celebrate my birthday. It falls on Thanksgiving Day this year. So, in lieu of trying to get people to celebrate my birthday on Turkey Day, I'm celebrating it early and on my own terms.
2. To see the New Bomb Turks perform a reunion show. With families and careers, it's harder and harder to get them together again, and it's usually in Ohio or NYC or Europe. So, I'm taking advantage of them venturing towards the West and getting to check out Austin for the first time too.
3. To see my oldest friend, Chad. Chad and I went to high school together and bonded over our love of weird music. Chad introduced me to Pica Huss and the New Bomb Turks as new friends when he got a job at Singing Dog Records after high school. About the same time I moved to San Francisco, he moved to Tokyo. He moved back to the States after the earthquake and tsunami, and it will be my first time seeing him in many years. I'm really looking forward to us getting caught up.
4. Another old friend that I met in Flagstaff, Ricardo Acevedo lives in Austin now. He just published a beautiful book of his photography, Interloper. He also has an art show at the New East Art Gallery as part of the East Austin Studio Tour 2011 (while I'm there!).
Here's a self-portrait with Ricardo's book:
5. I GET TO TEACH WORKSHOPS at Coco Lectric's Austin Academy of Burlesque!!
I am so excited for this opportunity. I will be teaching two workshops on Sunday, November 13th from 3:00 - 6:00pm.
Positively Lovely. A body image workshop open to all sizes, ages and genders of people. Includes a visualization exercise and ends with telling your love story with your body. Inspired by Annie Sprinkle, Candye Kane and Marilyn Wann. Beginning at 3:00pm, the class lasts about an hour, depending on the number of participants. $10.00
Science of Spinning. Teaching Satan's Angel's methods of making pasties with spinners and rolling your own fringe tassels. Also, learn the physics of a well-constructed pastie, the impact of a good tassel and how together they save breast tissue. Class includes all materials. You walk away with a set of pasties, two sets of tassels and a quick lesson how to twirl using isolations (no bouncing). Please bring a glue gun and if you have specific materials you want to use. Class begins at 4:00pm. $25.00
Classes take place at: Galaxy Dance Studios. 1700 Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704.
To attend both workshops, the cost is only $30.00. Tickets available at the door or discounted online. http://ladymonster.eventbrite.com/
For more information, please go to:
http://www.ladymonster.com/
http://www.cocolectric.com/Site/Austin_Academy_of_Burlesque.html
As I take some time off from performing burlesque, I will be spending time writing, teaching, being with old friends and still trying to find a permanent job.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Eclipse
Eclipse
Extremes of darkness and light
Sheltering your eyes from a direct gaze
Preferring the shadow
Until the Moon passes
Recognizing a unique phase
I missed out seeing Folsom Street Fair and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass as I sat inside, away from the sunshine, sewing up costumes, getting ready for the extravaganza that is October. Please join me as the season shifts from summer to fall, light to dark, getting ready for the thinning of the veil, dark passing to light and back again.
October 2: Kentucky Fried Woman’s Hippies vs. Ravers
Bench and Bar. 510 17th Street @ Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
8:00pm. $10.00
Celebrate Kentucky Fried Woman’s birthday with a fun show, celebrating the differences and similarities between Hippies and Ravers and why we love them.
I re-presented the routine I created for Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens’ Purple Wedding to the Moon as a Star Goddess, including LEDs and fire tassels.
October 13: Little Minskys
Café Deluxe. 1511 Haight Street @ Ashbury, San Francisco
10:00pm. $5.00
I will be premiering a new fire tassel act complete with cast iron cauldron and marshmallows. Come, sit close to me, and get a delicious treat.
October 14: LitQuake: FIGURE FOUR CAPS LOCK
The Hemlock Tavern. 1131 Polk Street @ Hemlock Alley, San Francisco
8:00pm. $10.00
Bob Calhoun (aka Counte Dante) brings a night of reading from wrestlers memoirs.
I will be representing The Fabulous Moolah, reading "First Goddess of the Squared Circle" by Lillian Ellison. A wrestler from the 1950s through to the 90s, she was a contemporary of “Lady Monster”, aka Margie Markoff. Margie was 6’2” and 300 lbs. I found out about this other Lady Monster years after using my name, once the internet became more than a sensation.
October 15: Burlesque Moulin
Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
8:00pm. Tickets start at $12.00
Speakeasy Cabaret featuring live music by Lost Dog Found
I will be performing a new routine, while the band plays. I am very excited for this opportunity!!
October 22: MASQUEROTICA
Hooker’s Ball Brothello
San Francisco Concourse Exhibition Center. 635 8th St @ Brannan, SF
Tickets start at $45.00
I have been invited to perform alongside Annie Sprinkle, Carol Queen, Sexploration with Monika, Rain DeGrey and the creator of the original Hooker’s Ball – Margo St. James.
October 27: Naked Girls Reading: Neil Gaiman
Center for Sex and Culture. 1349 Mission Street @ 10th St, San Francisco
8:00pm. $15.00 (Front Row Seats are Sold Out)
Discount Advance Tickets: http://ngrsf.eventbrite.com
The annual Naked Spooky Girls Reading event presents a special showcase of all Neil Gaiman literature.
Featuring: Carol Queen PhD, Ophelia Coeur de Noir, Lady Monster and special guest: Rain DeGrey of Kink.com.
Before the reading C. Theodore Walker presents his half-play, half-ritual Babble On! BABALON! Based on the writings of Aleister Crowley on the Whore of Babalon.
Last Gasp Books will also be selling books to promote Neil Gaiman’s All Hallows’ Read.
http://www.nakedgirlsreading.com/sanfrancisco
http://www.sexandculture.org
http://www.neilgaiman.com/
http://www.lastgasp.com/
Extremes of darkness and light
Sheltering your eyes from a direct gaze
Preferring the shadow
Until the Moon passes
Recognizing a unique phase
I missed out seeing Folsom Street Fair and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass as I sat inside, away from the sunshine, sewing up costumes, getting ready for the extravaganza that is October. Please join me as the season shifts from summer to fall, light to dark, getting ready for the thinning of the veil, dark passing to light and back again.
October 2: Kentucky Fried Woman’s Hippies vs. Ravers
Bench and Bar. 510 17th Street @ Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
8:00pm. $10.00
Celebrate Kentucky Fried Woman’s birthday with a fun show, celebrating the differences and similarities between Hippies and Ravers and why we love them.
I re-presented the routine I created for Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens’ Purple Wedding to the Moon as a Star Goddess, including LEDs and fire tassels.
October 13: Little Minskys
Café Deluxe. 1511 Haight Street @ Ashbury, San Francisco
10:00pm. $5.00
I will be premiering a new fire tassel act complete with cast iron cauldron and marshmallows. Come, sit close to me, and get a delicious treat.
October 14: LitQuake: FIGURE FOUR CAPS LOCK
The Hemlock Tavern. 1131 Polk Street @ Hemlock Alley, San Francisco
8:00pm. $10.00
Bob Calhoun (aka Counte Dante) brings a night of reading from wrestlers memoirs.
I will be representing The Fabulous Moolah, reading "First Goddess of the Squared Circle" by Lillian Ellison. A wrestler from the 1950s through to the 90s, she was a contemporary of “Lady Monster”, aka Margie Markoff. Margie was 6’2” and 300 lbs. I found out about this other Lady Monster years after using my name, once the internet became more than a sensation.
October 15: Burlesque Moulin
Shattuck Down Low, 2284 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
8:00pm. Tickets start at $12.00
Speakeasy Cabaret featuring live music by Lost Dog Found
I will be performing a new routine, while the band plays. I am very excited for this opportunity!!
October 22: MASQUEROTICA
Hooker’s Ball Brothello
San Francisco Concourse Exhibition Center. 635 8th St @ Brannan, SF
Tickets start at $45.00
I have been invited to perform alongside Annie Sprinkle, Carol Queen, Sexploration with Monika, Rain DeGrey and the creator of the original Hooker’s Ball – Margo St. James.
October 27: Naked Girls Reading: Neil Gaiman
Center for Sex and Culture. 1349 Mission Street @ 10th St, San Francisco
8:00pm. $15.00 (Front Row Seats are Sold Out)
Discount Advance Tickets: http://ngrsf.eventbrite.com
The annual Naked Spooky Girls Reading event presents a special showcase of all Neil Gaiman literature.
Featuring: Carol Queen PhD, Ophelia Coeur de Noir, Lady Monster and special guest: Rain DeGrey of Kink.com.
Before the reading C. Theodore Walker presents his half-play, half-ritual Babble On! BABALON! Based on the writings of Aleister Crowley on the Whore of Babalon.
Last Gasp Books will also be selling books to promote Neil Gaiman’s All Hallows’ Read.
http://www.nakedgirlsreading.com/sanfrancisco
http://www.sexandculture.org
http://www.neilgaiman.com/
http://www.lastgasp.com/
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Reflection
August was a great month of reflection for me - to see friends perform, go dancing, provide lap dances (SHOWGIRLS at the CASTRO!), see theater, poetry readings and just get caught up. It provided me time to have long phone conversations, make new friends, reconnect, fill in the blanks or make clean breaks.
My job is not without its challenges, but it also affords me time to work in other areas of my life, including healing old trauma. It’s a complicated wheel, but I know that it’s turning and moving forward.
For September the ol’ performance ball is rolling again and I have a FUN line-up of events. I hope you can attend, or give me a call so we can also reconnect and spend quality time together.
Saturday, September 10th:
LE BOY – GOODBYE SHOW
Where: The White Horse. 6551 Telegraph Avenue. Oakland.
Doors: 8pm. Birthday Dance Party: 11pm.
Tickets: $10 (no one turned away from lack of funds)
Come celebrate all that Le Boy has brought to the drag and burlesque scene - and it's Dicky Luv's birthday. I'm lighting up a special treat for Le Boy's Big Blowout.
Friday, September 23rd and Saturday, September 24th:
FATDANCE: What A Feelin’!
Where: Laney College Theater, 900 Fallon Street, Oakland
Big Moves presents their annual big dance celebration and event.
MCs Marilyn Wann and Kirk Willett
I will be performing both nights.
Hold onto to your hats for October – that month for shows and events is EXCITING!!!, including:
All Neil Gaiman Naked Spooky Girls Reading on October 27th.
This event is endorsed by Neil Gaiman and will be tweeted and promoted by him. Tickets are on sale and are selling! I even have a couple flying in from Canada for this special event.
Also, for this event we will be participating in the All Hallows' Read book give-a-way. Please bring a scary book to pass along this tradition.
I will be spending my free time in September creating TWO new routines and costumes for different shows in October. Any costume/choreography help is welcome, if you want to hang out and get credit for these two new acts. Thank you for your support.
My job is not without its challenges, but it also affords me time to work in other areas of my life, including healing old trauma. It’s a complicated wheel, but I know that it’s turning and moving forward.
For September the ol’ performance ball is rolling again and I have a FUN line-up of events. I hope you can attend, or give me a call so we can also reconnect and spend quality time together.
Saturday, September 10th:
LE BOY – GOODBYE SHOW
Where: The White Horse. 6551 Telegraph Avenue. Oakland.
Doors: 8pm. Birthday Dance Party: 11pm.
Tickets: $10 (no one turned away from lack of funds)
Come celebrate all that Le Boy has brought to the drag and burlesque scene - and it's Dicky Luv's birthday. I'm lighting up a special treat for Le Boy's Big Blowout.
Friday, September 23rd and Saturday, September 24th:
FATDANCE: What A Feelin’!
Where: Laney College Theater, 900 Fallon Street, Oakland
Big Moves presents their annual big dance celebration and event.
MCs Marilyn Wann and Kirk Willett
I will be performing both nights.
Hold onto to your hats for October – that month for shows and events is EXCITING!!!, including:
All Neil Gaiman Naked Spooky Girls Reading on October 27th.
This event is endorsed by Neil Gaiman and will be tweeted and promoted by him. Tickets are on sale and are selling! I even have a couple flying in from Canada for this special event.
Also, for this event we will be participating in the All Hallows' Read book give-a-way. Please bring a scary book to pass along this tradition.
I will be spending my free time in September creating TWO new routines and costumes for different shows in October. Any costume/choreography help is welcome, if you want to hang out and get credit for these two new acts. Thank you for your support.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Death Card
The Death Card
In Tarot, the death card means significant change. It can mean an actual death, but usually relays that the subject is in a period of major transformation.
Within a period of 24 hours I received news that my Aunt Alice was dying and that I received a new, permanent full-time position working as an Executive Assistant in Pacific Heights for one eccentric no-bullshit entrepreneur.
Alice was a huge inspiration to me as a woman that did not take any bullshit either. She worked as a Playboy Bunny at a club in the 60s, raised three children, had three marriages, lived all over the country and worked for several seasons on a Russian fishing boat in the Bering Sea. She fell in love on this boat with a Russian sailor. Their love challenged their love of country and family and we wondered if she would defect for him.
Before she could make this decision she was diagnosed with lung cancer. She lost 1 1/3 lungs, lymph nodes and had chemotherapy. That was 26 years ago and she immediately went back to school to finish her degree in Russian literature. Graduating Summa Cum Laude at Ohio State University, she taught Russian at OSU for several years.
This last time, going into the hospital again for pneumonia, she told her children that she did not want to come out. Preparations and travel arrangements were made to spend time with her. I flew out, away from my new job, to either spend time with her, or just spend time with family. I did not know if she would still be alive once I arrived. She did not want a funeral or services.
I drove straight from the airport to the hospital and found my cousins at her bedside as she slept. I sat quietly, getting caught up with them, not wanting to wake Alice. While I was there she did wake up, she recognized me, we spoke, saying “I love you” and I showed her a photo of a white peacock I took recently. Her grandmother used to raise peacocks, including some white ones. I didn’t want to wear her out, or take time away from her children so I left. Two hours later, upon the arrival of her son, she passed. The thing that stands out the most for me is her will. She willed herself to live after her diagnosis and all the years since. And, then she willed herself to die. She was only 67.
Because of not knowing my future – if I would be staying in San Francisco or moving out of state, I have not booked myself for any performances. So that is another big change for me. I am contacting producers, so hopefully something opens up.
Now that I have a job, I will have the money to attend shows, travel and be part of the community again. I look forward to seeing more performances, taking classes and SHOPPING!
Naked Girls Reading remains and we have a great event planned.
Naked Girls Reading: ART
Co-Presented by Femina Potens
Taking place after NUDE AID
Buy your tickets for Nude Aid and Naked Girls Reading at the Center for Sex and Culture (cash only).
$20 for Nude Aid
$30 for Nude Aid and Naked Girls Reading ($35 for a front row seat)
Ticket Prices at the door for Naked Girls Reading (cash only)
$15.00 General Seats (NGR ONLY)
$20.00 Front Row Seat (NGR ONLY)
Discount Advance Tickets: http://ngrsf.eventbrite.com/
Featuring:
Carol Queen PhD, Lady Monster and Ophelia Coeur de Noir
Special Naked Cast: Madison Young and Tessa Wills reading about their favorite artist, work of art or style of art.
Come to Nude Aid, the Center for Sex and Culture’s annual fundraiser to watch art being created with nude models. Each ticket includes one piece of art made during the event. Silent auction items available too.
Must be 18 or over to attend. There will be actual nudity.
For more information go to:
www.sexandculture.org
www.nakedgirlsreading.com/sanfrancisco
www.feminapotens.org/
madisonbound.com/
www.tessawills.com/
NUDE AID:
The Arty Shoe Party! A footloose shindig to benefit the Center for Sex & Culture
Sunday, August 14th
2:00-7:00pm
CSC, 1349 Mission btw 9th and 10th
Ticket Price at the Door (cash only)
$20 for Nude Aid
$30 for Nude Aid AND Naked Girls Reading ($35 for a front row seat)
It’s like Nude Aid, it’s the Arty Shoe Party, where artists make live art before your very eyes featuring nude, fetish-clad, and stunningly shod models of all types. The one common denominator — they’ll be wearing HOT shoes!
Join us for $20 and receive a free piece of art! (Additional artworks available for a fee.) Wear foxy shoes too! Don’t have any? Check out the Silent Auction, which in addition to artworks, you can bid on SHOES! Or get your boots blacked; if we find somebody who does pedicures, guess what? Your feet will be prettier when you leave than when you arrived!
All proceeds will benefit the Center for Sex & Culture and help us get our library shelving up. More details will be revealed, including a list of participating artists and models!
Visit www.sexandculture.org for more info soon!
In Tarot, the death card means significant change. It can mean an actual death, but usually relays that the subject is in a period of major transformation.
Within a period of 24 hours I received news that my Aunt Alice was dying and that I received a new, permanent full-time position working as an Executive Assistant in Pacific Heights for one eccentric no-bullshit entrepreneur.
Alice was a huge inspiration to me as a woman that did not take any bullshit either. She worked as a Playboy Bunny at a club in the 60s, raised three children, had three marriages, lived all over the country and worked for several seasons on a Russian fishing boat in the Bering Sea. She fell in love on this boat with a Russian sailor. Their love challenged their love of country and family and we wondered if she would defect for him.
Before she could make this decision she was diagnosed with lung cancer. She lost 1 1/3 lungs, lymph nodes and had chemotherapy. That was 26 years ago and she immediately went back to school to finish her degree in Russian literature. Graduating Summa Cum Laude at Ohio State University, she taught Russian at OSU for several years.
This last time, going into the hospital again for pneumonia, she told her children that she did not want to come out. Preparations and travel arrangements were made to spend time with her. I flew out, away from my new job, to either spend time with her, or just spend time with family. I did not know if she would still be alive once I arrived. She did not want a funeral or services.
I drove straight from the airport to the hospital and found my cousins at her bedside as she slept. I sat quietly, getting caught up with them, not wanting to wake Alice. While I was there she did wake up, she recognized me, we spoke, saying “I love you” and I showed her a photo of a white peacock I took recently. Her grandmother used to raise peacocks, including some white ones. I didn’t want to wear her out, or take time away from her children so I left. Two hours later, upon the arrival of her son, she passed. The thing that stands out the most for me is her will. She willed herself to live after her diagnosis and all the years since. And, then she willed herself to die. She was only 67.
Because of not knowing my future – if I would be staying in San Francisco or moving out of state, I have not booked myself for any performances. So that is another big change for me. I am contacting producers, so hopefully something opens up.
Now that I have a job, I will have the money to attend shows, travel and be part of the community again. I look forward to seeing more performances, taking classes and SHOPPING!
Naked Girls Reading remains and we have a great event planned.
Naked Girls Reading: ART
Co-Presented by Femina Potens
Taking place after NUDE AID
Buy your tickets for Nude Aid and Naked Girls Reading at the Center for Sex and Culture (cash only).
$20 for Nude Aid
$30 for Nude Aid and Naked Girls Reading ($35 for a front row seat)
Ticket Prices at the door for Naked Girls Reading (cash only)
$15.00 General Seats (NGR ONLY)
$20.00 Front Row Seat (NGR ONLY)
Discount Advance Tickets: http://ngrsf.eventbrite.com/
Featuring:
Carol Queen PhD, Lady Monster and Ophelia Coeur de Noir
Special Naked Cast: Madison Young and Tessa Wills reading about their favorite artist, work of art or style of art.
Come to Nude Aid, the Center for Sex and Culture’s annual fundraiser to watch art being created with nude models. Each ticket includes one piece of art made during the event. Silent auction items available too.
Must be 18 or over to attend. There will be actual nudity.
For more information go to:
www.sexandculture.org
www.nakedgirlsreading.com/sanfrancisco
www.feminapotens.org/
madisonbound.com/
www.tessawills.com/
NUDE AID:
The Arty Shoe Party! A footloose shindig to benefit the Center for Sex & Culture
Sunday, August 14th
2:00-7:00pm
CSC, 1349 Mission btw 9th and 10th
Ticket Price at the Door (cash only)
$20 for Nude Aid
$30 for Nude Aid AND Naked Girls Reading ($35 for a front row seat)
It’s like Nude Aid, it’s the Arty Shoe Party, where artists make live art before your very eyes featuring nude, fetish-clad, and stunningly shod models of all types. The one common denominator — they’ll be wearing HOT shoes!
Join us for $20 and receive a free piece of art! (Additional artworks available for a fee.) Wear foxy shoes too! Don’t have any? Check out the Silent Auction, which in addition to artworks, you can bid on SHOES! Or get your boots blacked; if we find somebody who does pedicures, guess what? Your feet will be prettier when you leave than when you arrived!
All proceeds will benefit the Center for Sex & Culture and help us get our library shelving up. More details will be revealed, including a list of participating artists and models!
Visit www.sexandculture.org for more info soon!
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