Well, As you may have noticed by now, we are slowly ramping up our new event listings. Right now we are focusing our energy on New York & Philadelphia, but as the company expands, we will be focusing on other cities.  As we start hunting down leads and as event submissions start trickling in, it has really become apparent how lacking most sources are in cataloging things about town that appeal to our jaded sensibilities. There really isn’t anything concise that lays it all down without muddling in pompous wine tastings and shitty theatre.

Our NYC pick takes us out to Brooklyn for a Benefit for Jelly Boy the Clown who is still in the hospital after being caught in a house fire in Queens last week. This is a sick & twisted all star lineup benefit for an underground legend.

Fundraiser for Jellyboy the Clown
9:00 pm
Layla’s
424 A 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY
$4
More acts are being added with more details to come. Due to a tragic fire, Jellyboy is now in critical condition having suffered from smoke inhalation, and 3rd degree burns.A portion of the bar sales will go directly towards Jellyboy’s recovery efforts. The more drunk you get, THE MORE YOU HELP!!! Also a 50/50 RAFFLE with cash & special prizes.

Special Performances by NASSAU CHAINSAW DisGraceLanD DEMOLITION COMMITTEE
Squidling Brothers Circus Sideshow Featuring Matterz Squidling, Joe Lunchbox, Rose, Joy Nightingal, MacKenzie Moltov, Burlesque and Belly Dancing by Yareli.

squidlingbros.com

Our Philly pick for this week is Cabaret Red Lights Press Gang Privateers. This troupe puts on some of the best quality, original burlesque shows on the East Coast, all week end they are stripping down on a beautiful boat in the middle of the Delaware River. Get out for something truly original.

Press Gang Privateers
Aboard the Tall Ship Gazela
8:00 & 10:00 pm
Columbus Blv & Market Street Penn’s Landing
Philadelphia, Pa
$20
A new show by Cabaret Red Light, with Melissa Bang-Bang, Annie A-Bomb, Cubby Altobelli, Kimberlie Cruise, Shoshanna Ruth, Nick Gillette & the Devil’s Advocate – Peter Gaffney! Original music by the Blazing Cherries – Peter Gaffney, Evan Smoker, Mike Corso & Sarah Larsen.

cabaretredlight.com

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Suspension of disbelief can be applied to all aspects of life.

To be “mentally” reconditioned means that Swellco & Swellco’s Video Circus process “quickens” (or makes alive) our numb mind. When a consumer believes in the process of the Video Circus, trusting us alone to encourage all perversions- then Swellco & Swellco come’s into one’s mind in the form of a new and better reality.

Big League Snack Attack

1/3 cup butter

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

1/4 teaspoon onion salt

6 cups unsalted popped popcorn*

1 cup thin pretzel sticks

1/2 cup salted, roasted peanuts

1. Toss together the popcorn, pretzel sticks and peanuts in a large bowl.
2. Melt the butter and stir in the seasonings.
3. Drizzle butter/seasoning mixture over popcorn mixture, stirring to coat well.
4. Spread the mixture in a large, shallow baking pan and put it in a preheated 250°F (120°C) oven to bake for 45 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon every 10 minutes while it’s baking

Makes 8 cups.

*1 ounce of unpopped popcorn kernels (2 tablespoons household measure) makes approximately 4 cups of popped popcorn.

Nutritional Information:(based on 1-cup serving)

Total Calories 136.4; Fat – 9.4 g; Carbohydrate 10.7g; Sugar .5 g; Fiber 1.6 g; Protein 3.6 g; Sodium 273.2 g; Cholesterol 7.7 mg.

Recipe provided courtesy of The Popcorn Board.

You Know Our Work.

So they want me to write a post for “Where we go.” Honestly, ever since the 5 Spot burned down here in Philadelphia I would have to say, I go anywhere the Peek a Boo Revue is playing. It’s no secret that some of the girls working with the Video Circus are past or presently affiliated with the Peek a Boo, so this may seem like a shameless plug, but it’s not. They are widely considered one of the best neo-burlesque troupes in the country. They are also one of the most authentic and true to classic form troupes operating out there. They generally stick with the whole variety mix; with comics, singers and the occasional circus or vaudeville act.

I got into a HUGE debate with a Swellco writer whose name will go unmentioned. His stance was that the whole burlesque revival was a response to a subconscious urge for both the audience and the dancers to experience “vice” and justify their voyeur/exhibitionist sexuality without having to get dirty; because this old form of smut is seen now as artistic and clean. My response is “Duh, so what?” His complaint was that these people should drop the pretense and just embrace that they really want to be in a strip club. But I think that’s bullshit. I like sex, A LOT. But that doesn’t mean that it has to be dirty and skanky to be hot. Just like it was back in the day, watching a group like the Peek a Boo is really more about the naked girls than it’s about the art or the comedy. But I would rather see Ginger Leigh or Lulu Lollypop all made up in feathers and beautiful costumes than some pussy smelling stripper named Lexus or Desire rubbing their fake tits on me so they can get another dollar for meth. Just because something is unspoken, doesn’t mean it’s bad, and no matter what your motivations are for going to see the Peek a Boo, you should.

-Felicia Jackson
Swellco & Swellco 22397b

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Suspension of disbelief can be applied to all aspects of life.

To be “mentally” reconditioned means that Swellco & Swellco’s Video Circus process “quickens” (or makes alive) our numb mind. When a consumer believes in the process of the Video Circus, trusting us alone to encourage all perversions- then Swellco & Swellco come’s into one’s mind in the form of a new and better reality.