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Re: Tom Murrin AKA Alien Comic
Thank you for starting this topic Hatches.. Tom Murrin / The Alien Comic was our own Lipstick Traces from the Dadaists, a direct line from the Cabaret Voltaire to the stages of 8 BC, LaMama, Jackie 60, PS 122 and everywhere that really mattered in between. If you knew Tom or had ever seen one of his performances, you will know what a loss this is. From the entire Jackie Factory family, deepest condolences to all of his many fans, family and friends.
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Re: Tom Murrin AKA Alien Comic
I like this Trav S.D. post on Tom's death, on Travalanche http://travsd.wordpress.com/20...12/r-i-p-tom-murrin/
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Re: Tom Murrin AKA Alien Comic
Before ever knowing of Tom's contribution to performance art, I first met him as my neighbor when I lived on Ridge street with Faux Pas yeargo ago. Always smiling, always encouraging, always making the effort to support our fledgling careers. A wonderful man. Thru the years I learned of his performances and had a great conversation with Penny Arcade about him and what he gave to the downtown performance scene that soon travelled all across university campuses and was soon called "performance...
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Re: Tom Murrin AKA Alien Comic
Alien Comic was a brand name decades before art marketeers and every aspiring stage denizen wanted to be one.For a long period of time it seemd you could not pick up a local publication with event listings and not find Tom there. That is the mark of a true creative resource, just his ubiquitessness, and it reflected the tremendous output of the fellow, the widespread respect he had built and the eagerness of the audience to want more and more. Also, now, it is like we have to remind...
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Re: Tom Murrin AKA Alien Comic
Oh god no. This is horrible. He was such a sweetheart and a brilliant man.
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Re: Tom Murrin AKA Alien Comic
An informal wake for TOM MURRIN aka ALIEN COMIC will take place on Sunday, March 18 from 5-7 pm in the garden of St. Marks Church in-the-Bowery. A larger memorial is planned around the full moon of May or June. Please visit this Facebook page for more details: http://www.facebook.com/pages/...omic/147238605322461
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Re: Todd Tomarrow
And under that most classic portrait, had to add this photo from the last time Todd worked with us - as the "general" of our huge production for the opening of Barneys San Francisco in September 2007. Had the great great pleasure of spending almost a week with Todd on the fittings, costuming and everything else - just had no idea it would be our last..
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Re: Todd Tomarrow
I am quite stunned by the sudden passing of my Blacklips confrere, Todd, AKA Lulu. She was a true original-- drop-dead gorgeous in drag, with an impeccable comedic timing which she really honed during her Blacklips tenure-- not to mention her wig-styling & makeup skills... Really one of the best-- if not THE best. I can still recall, with a smile, her portrayal of the dissipated and jovial Queen Louise XI in both "The Red Shoes" and "Hunch" (Blacklips version of The Hunchback Of Notra...
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Re: Todd Tomarrow
tamorrow and tamorrow and tamorrow creeps on its petty pace... but now sans todd r.i.p.
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Re: Todd Tomarrow
In our Nightworld, there are two kinds of artists - those who labor over their own creations, and then those who add their talents to the creation of something larger than themselves. Todd was as brilliant as they come, but his art was in service to the collective, to the creation of club/art/style movements. That is why so many of you won't know his name, but you know his work. I'd like to point out his enormous contributions to the following over two decades - BoyBar (three of his Miss...
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Re: Todd Tomarrow
The gorgeous Lulu ( Todd Tomorrow) Photo Bobby Miller / " Wigstock in Black & white"
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Chloe Dzubilo
Trans and AIDS activist, Blacklips eminence, and HUGE Equine lover Chloe Dzubilo died this morning, details to come. RIP, beauty.
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Todd Tomarrow
First news just coming across about the shocking death of brilliant costumer Todd Bundy aka Todd Tomarrow in SF yesterday. The MOTHER nation mourns, details to be posted here when we get them. Thank you Bobby for your initial post here.
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Tom Murrin AKA Alien Comic
It is with sadness and a heavy heart that I pass along this info... Tom Murrin AKA The Alien Comic died this morning in hospital from cancer after a stay of a little more than a week. Tom was a ground-breaker, an influence and an inspiration...
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Oh! You Pretty Things : The Phantom of the Rock Opera - Wednesday October 31st Halloween Night
Dear Phantoms, We regret to inform you that "Phantom of the Rock Opera" must be postponed until further notice due to the continued power-outage in Manhattan, we hope it will coincide with the rescheduled Halloween Parade and will keep you...
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Malcolm McLaren
From the New York Times: Malcolm McLaren, Impresario and Rock Music Manager, Is Dead Malcolm McLaren, the impresario, promoter and self-promoter who once claimed to have invented punk rock, and who assembled and managed the youthful, unruly members of...
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Re: Malcolm McLaren
Its funny, with all the great work that Malcolm has done, the song I keep singing since I heard of his death is from his last masterpiece, PARIS. From Jazz is Paris, R.I.P.
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Re: Malcolm McLaren
Him and Sid in the Afterlife. Both bashing Nancy. The netherworld will never be the same.
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Re: Malcolm McLaren
Incredible pictures of Malcolm's funeral in London today http://www.telegraph.co.uk/new...ral-in-pictures.html
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Re: Chloe Dzubilo
Dearest Chloe - forever fierce. Exit the way you took our stage...on your own terms, girl.
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Re: Chloe Dzubilo
I was hearing conflicting stories about Chloe's cause of death, including that she had jumped in front of a subway. I did find this statement posted to Linda Simpson's Facebook acct, from "her friends and family", unsigned. But posted by Viva Ruiz, so i would tend to believe it:
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Re: Chloe Dzubilo
Hi Empress, thank you for reposting, yes that is the truth of it although I still don't know who specifically wrote it, it was forwarded to me too. There really aren't words to say how much I and the world will miss her in this plane, but I know we have won the most powerful ally in the world of spirit. In mourning, along w everyone else in our community and beyond. She touched and affected so many lives. xo
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Re: Chloe Dzubilo
I just read what you and viva wrote. Thank you Empress for reposting this for all. Most were worried that she had committed suicide. It was a terrible accident, but accident. I have to believe for myself and all others that she will be shining from another place, writing, being a girl, riding horses and loving us all. Am so proud to have known her. The picture is one I took at Transeuphoria titled CHLOE THE GREAT CURATOR AND ARTIST OF TRANSEUPHORIA IN NYC I wrote it under her name when I got...
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Re: Chloe Dzubilo
With this repost by Michael Musto, a larger circle of people will be aware of Chloe's life - and death. Thanks once again to Viva who is fighting hard to get the right story out there- http://blogs.villagevoice.com/.../rip_trans_activ.php
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Re: Chloe Dzubilo
Hello loves, now is the time to beat the drum around all of Chloe's accomplishments, her struggles, her life. This is a once in a lifetime revolutionary who did so much good in hiv and trans advocacy in the face of constant physical pain. She was and is a very important political figure and this is the time to make a joyful noise around this fact. We have created a page for her community here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/...Page/200249273319709 We invite people to post memories, photos...
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Re: Chloe Dzubilo
Thank you so much. This is so appreciated by so many to have your strong voices heard. This was a hard one. Chi Chi Viva Michael Musto I have a couple more pictures and should put them on the page I have been reticent about putting things up, almost shy or something. If I can be of any help at the Memorial, I am a chef, please use my services, if anything is needed.
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Re: Chloe Dzubilo
Thank you, Empress and thank you, my sister Viva. This happened the day I left for an extended road trip; shocking and still devastating. I happened to bring a drive that contains photos from Chloe's life, including her wedding that I will share once at my destination. I truly appreciate any and all updates, as I will be away from my NYC circle for a while. Echoing the celebration of Chloe's fierce, courageous and art-filled life rather than details over her transition beyond. Much love and...
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Re: Chloe Dzubilo
I knew Chloe though I haven't talked to her in a few years. I was very sad to hear the news. Part of her strength was the integration of the tragic -- that her departure from the Earth plane had a bit of chaos isn't shocking. Death is kinda messy anyway. Glad I get to learn more about her from folks' positive recollections of her considerable impact. I am glad I got to spend some time with her. See you in a bit, Chloe! Blessings to you and your close ones.....
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Re: Chloe Dzubilo
Chloe's memorial now set for March 12 @ Judson Church, 2-5 PM More info is here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/eve...notif_t=event_invite Saturday, March 12 · 2:00pm - 5:00pm Location Judson Memorial Church 55 Washington Square South New York, NY More Info Wheelchair access @243 Thompson St. Be an angel and donate to the event here http://igg.me/p/20618?a=93 887&i=shlk The community of activist and artist Chloe Dzubilo invite you to a celebration of her fierce and beautiful trans-spirit.