Burlesque dancer Zorita c. 1940’s
This is dedicated to my bestie Rachael.
If you’re thinking of giving your lover(s) the royal treatment on “Steak and Blow Job Day,” I would encourage you to brush up on your oral service skills to make the holiday special and unforgettable. (via Get Some South in Yo’ Mouth!: Lola Dean’s Time-Tested Tips for the Ultimate Blow Job Performance) READ THE COMMENTS—MORE TIPS THERE!!
A sampling of photos from phones on Facebook reporting last night’s Rebel Cupcake 23: New Wave. It was an homage to The World Famous *BOB* and New Wave music. Also included a 2 song set by Princess Tiny & The Meats. People turned out their looks and it was really beautiful and heartwarming. I had a lot of fun.
Next Rebel Cupcake is April 12—Rebel Cupcake: Fire Sign. Dance party tribute to Whitney Houston, she was a Leo, may she rest in power and peace. Starring Miss Mary Wanna and more guests! More info as always: queerfatfemme.com/rebel-cupcake
NYC—Burlesque show (& more)March 22, 2012—DIXON PLACE, NYC
The many iconic and negative stereotypes that plague Black women, consequently have been embedded so deep in our psyches we’ve grown to put Black women in two main categories of light and dark. This pits them against each other in a myriad of ways revealing a preference of light over dark, presenting an extra level of complexities for darker toned women. Though dark may be subjective to some, the truth is there are women bleaching their medium brown complexion because she feels inferior and understands the preference and power of being lighter. From cinema to magazines, desk employee to stripper; from least favorite child to least desirable love interest, the darker complexioned woman experiences discrimination and irreverence throughout much of her life. Akynos.com presents Darkie, which aims to highlight the often overlooked beauty and talents of these darker shades of ebony by conceptualizing her struggle, pain, beauty and grace through the lens of performance art. The first Darkie installment introduces you to some of the iconic images that have presented itself as a true representation of Black women.
The box office opens 30 minutes before show time. Tickets are available in advance at www.dixonplace.org. $20
NYC—Burlesque show (& more)March 22, 2012—DIXON PLACE, NYC
The many iconic and negative stereotypes that plague Black women, consequently have been embedded so deep in our psyches we’ve grown to put Black women in two main categories of light and dark. This pits them against each other in a myriad of ways revealing a preference of light over dark, presenting an extra level of complexities for darker toned women. Though dark may be subjective to some, the truth is there are women bleaching their medium brown complexion because she feels inferior and understands the preference and power of being lighter. From cinema to magazines, desk employee to stripper; from least favorite child to least desirable love interest, the darker complexioned woman experiences discrimination and irreverence throughout much of her life. Akynos.com presents Darkie, which aims to highlight the often overlooked beauty and talents of these darker shades of ebony by conceptualizing her struggle, pain, beauty and grace through the lens of performance art. The first Darkie installment introduces you to some of the iconic images that have presented itself as a true representation of Black women.
The box office opens 30 minutes before show time. Tickets are available in advance at www.dixonplace.org. $20
I spent some of my evening working on a burlesque act to Color Me Badd’s “All 4 Love.” Legit 90s Magic. Just looking for the occasion to debut it. And a costume concept.
Photo of me doing my Lesbolesque act by Quito Ziegler.
Bad Ass queer fat femme burlesque performer Bambi Galore (pictured here in the pasties) is running for an award in the New York Burlesque Festival. She is nominated for the RuPaul award! Please clickie here and vote for her!
SPECIAL PRIDE REBEL CUPCAKE AT STONEWALL!!!
Saturday, June 25, 2011 * New York, NY
Bevin Branlandingham presents…
Rebel Cupcake Pride Poetry Salon
6PM-9PM, Show at 7PM sharp; $5-$10 sliding scale
Stonewall: 59 Christopher Street, NYC
The Pride collision of many queer poets and a little burlesque for Rebel Cupcake realness in one venue! Right after the dyke march and just 3 blocks from the end of it–great place to rest your weary feet in air conditioned glory. Over just as your evening out is ready to continue.
Featuring:
ROCCO KATASTROPHE, Original Plumbing, Rapper, Singer
[http://www.roccokatastrophe.com/]
REGIE CABICO, Washington, DC–Def Poetry Jam, Nuyorican Poetry Cafe winner
[http://washingtonart.com/beltway/cabico.html]
DOMINIC BERRY, Poetry, Manchester, England
[http://dominicberry.net/dominicberry.net/home.html]
ROD TAME, Poetry, Manchester, England
[http://www.rodtame.com/rodtame.com/Home.html]
FANCY FEAST, Comedic Burlesque
& More!
Accessibility notes: The venue is well air-conditioned, lots of seating available, gender neutral restrooms, there is one flight of stairs to the performance space. Let me know if you need any accommodations.
![SPECIAL PRIDE REBEL CUPCAKE AT STONEWALL!!!Saturday, June 25, 2011 * New York, NY Bevin Branlandingham presents…Rebel Cupcake Pride Poetry Salon 6PM-9PM, Show at 7PM sharp; $5-$10 sliding scale Stonewall: 59 Christopher Street, NYC
The Pride collision of many queer poets and a little burlesque for Rebel Cupcake realness in one venue! Right after the dyke march and just 3 blocks from the end of it–great place to rest your weary feet in air conditioned glory. Over just as your evening out is ready to continue.
Featuring: ROCCO KATASTROPHE, Original Plumbing, Rapper, Singer [http://www.roccokatastrophe.com/]
REGIE CABICO, Washington, DC–Def Poetry Jam, Nuyorican Poetry Cafe winner [http://washingtonart.com/beltway/cabico.html]
DOMINIC BERRY, Poetry, Manchester, England [http://dominicberry.net/dominicberry.net/home.html]
ROD TAME, Poetry, Manchester, England [http://www.rodtame.com/rodtame.com/Home.html]
FANCY FEAST, Comedic Burlesque
& More!
Accessibility notes: The venue is well air-conditioned, lots of seating available, gender neutral restrooms, there is one flight of stairs to the performance space. Let me know if you need any accommodations.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmwg6wLad71qbr4yyo1_1280.jpg)
