Tagged With "Basil Twist"
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Re: Party Monster - Michael Alig
You did not really mean to imply that if you're under the influence of some chemical it somehow excuses your actions criminal or otherwise. As to the horrible acts shown in movies in this case it was a real person and a real crime and it is being turned into a sideshow by the film makers. Why don't they just call the film "MaGILA Monster", And add a light hearted twist of whimsey to the whole affair.
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Re: David Wojnarowicz - Artist
---Or, Daddy-D. & Hatches, "We tell ourselves stories to keep ourselves alive," says Joan Didion, as quoted in an intro to a "quasi-fiction" American queer "best of" anthology featuring the work of David Wojnarowicz ... by Brian Bouldrey ---Goblin, for thee I have done mass research and have compiled a "DW" file of information for this topic some 40 pages in length ... It is too much for any one person to take in one night. So I will be adding links to names and places throughout this...
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Re: East Side, West Side, All Around The Town
Wasn't sure where to post this as it doesn't exactly qualify under the "nightclub crackdown" forum. This little club sounds intriquing ....
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Re: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory(c'mon! you knew i would eventually make this thread)
In general I am not in favor of this movie being remade, but if a remake is in the works I think Tim Burton is the ideal director to do it. He has such a vivid imagination, and he could put his own whole twist on the story that us fans of the original might love. Edward Scissorhands was genius. I agree that casting is key -- especially with the kids. The whole reason the original child actor playing Charlie was so effective was that he was sympathetic but not too "cutesy" in that annoying...
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Re: BEWITCHED
The sexual edge sums up the major difference between Jeannie and Bewitched. I Dream of Jeannie had the psychedlic/free love 60s feel running through everything with Jeannie and Major Nelson basically living in sin (that is, until they got married later in the series) and Jeannie playing a thinly veiled sex slave with her cleavage and bimbo persona. She called her man "master", wore more provacative outfits and obediently retreated to her bottle when Major Nelson had had enough. Their...
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Re: My Night of 1000 Stevies 14 review
To say Basil Twist is a genius is like saying well, the Pope is Catholic but... he is! He really out did himself this year! Little Stevie's "Gypsy Video" rocked.
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Re: My Night of 1000 Stevies 14 review
Dear Lord, what controversy! Sorry, Jenny, my dear, anything connected with drag never starts early; and that goes double for avant guard drag. In fact for us aging hipsters an early night (starting around midnight) is a blessing. Thank you Johnny and Chi Chi, and all the performers, for a wonderful night. I'm crestfallen that I missed Basil Twist while outside smoking and flirting with lovely 20-year-old boys and girls with whom, alas, I'll never sleep. There were many genuine Stevie Nicks...
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Re: Farewell Charming Old New York
Above the Trendy, the Down and Out By ALAN FEUER NY Times April 7, 2005 Knock at Room 18 on the fourth floor of 559 West 22nd Street and an old man in a watch cap stumbles to the door. "What am I doing here?" he asks, answering the question with a question. "I'm dying here," he says. His name is George Ullrich and, according to his own account, he has been dying here for almost 30 years. He lives in a small room, 10 feet deep by 10 feet wide, and in rooms all down the hallway, a piece of the...
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Re: Grey Gardens At Irving Plaza
OK, I'll try. "Grey Gardens" was basically Hattie Hathaway (Hatches) and my thing. Hattie thought of the name (Hattie also named "Mother" BTW, it came to her in a wet dream about Jimi Hendrix but that's another story) It was every Saturday night at Irving Plaza, after the rock shows ended. The Irving Plaza staff (who were incredible) cleared out the drunk college kids faster than one of Messy Bonnie's farts. And in about 20 minutes we (about 15 people) transformed the theater into this eery,...
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Re: Grey Gardens: The Musical?
i saw a staged reading of this musical a couple days ago. it was pretty amazing... the trick is that the nostalgic fucked up noel coward early bouvier-esque first act shows a 40's era doomed engagement party (little edie to joe kennedy)that mom innocently sabotages with her bohemian antics. you can just feel the future spiraling down as the vines spiral up round grey gardens. the delapidated second act is more of a bizarre tone poem... little edie sings a heartbreaking song 'around the...
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Re: JT LeRoy
I was just awake at like three am S'tan, when the post went up on the Times. I like the hoax juju completely too. And anyone who has ever written even a bad shopping list knows anything between two covers is a STORY. And yes, people will identify with something when they 'hear' it speaking to them in what they previously felt was their experiential isolation, feeling affirmed is what every fan feels. But I really like the hoax, it shows out people's foibles so bad. I'm not sure the AIDs tip...
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Re: Mardi Gras in New Orleans 06: Krewe York
Late-breaking super news flash- Master puppeteer BASIL TWIST is joining KREWE YORK!!
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Re: Mardi Gras in New Orleans 06: Krewe York
Basil Twist!!!!!! I love his work. I went to see his show. It's VERY good.
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Re: Mardi Gras in New Orleans 06: Krewe York
No Bonnie, Basil Twist is the other famous puppeteer.
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Re: Mardi Gras in New Orleans 06: Krewe York
The weather was so perfect. The Saint Anne's parade was one of the largest, longest, and slowest moving versions of its incarnation ever, I'm told by oldtimers. The city's spirit was absolutely stellar. The Krewe York contingent got endless tribute by way of being a photographer-magnet and other revellers coming up close to scope the group out at length. Mr. Twist was highly popular, especially after the first several blocks when more than half his costume all of a sudden disappeared leaving...
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Re: Mardi Gras in New Orleans 06: Krewe York
I second that emotion seven, what a trip! I guess we should start at the beginning... Here we are, right after greeting King Zulu and torturing the tortured mayor, at the famous Cafe Du Monde having beignets. seven, The Empress & Basil Twist seven, Daddy & Basil Twist
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Re: Mardi Gras in New Orleans 06: Krewe York
Here is Basil Twist and Editrix Abby Ehman. Sitting on Basil's head is our new friend "Debbie". Debbie was a big hit at the parade as you can imagine. (Don't ever march with Basil Twist because he gets stopped every two feet by a fan wanting a picture. It's like going out on the town with... Debbie).
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Re: Mardi Gras in New Orleans 06: Krewe York
Utopia Parkway Go Go Boy Layard and his roomate Jonathan with Basil and Debbie on Canal Street. Jonathan, Layard, Basil Twist & Debbie.
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Re: PICTURES from The Love-In
Basil Twist and Miss Understood (aka Miss Understood on The Motherboards) who was there as Alex. Go figure.
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Re: Nina Simone
My two faves... 1) "Feeling Good" The BRILLIANT BRILLIANT BRILLIANT Basil Twist used this song as the theme for "Jackie's Baby". Picture it: The "Rosemary's Baby Carriage" on stage. "Feeling Good" starts and out crawls "Jackie's Baby" who does this totally demonic dance number to it. Her eyes light up red, she sprouts devil wings and flys away. If you can't picture it don't worry, it is highly featured in the Jackie 60 Movie. Now if we can just get the rights to the song. But hey, how...
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Re: Dean Johnson - Death of a Legendary Legend
Tonight's event still leaves me speechless. Beth, I am deeply grateful to you; the love with which the Johnson family supported Dean fuelled this gorgeous creature, who has made this world such an incredibly magical place for the legions of us lucky enough to have found ourselves in his orbit. One young man, who posted on the myspace page, drove in from Philadelphia to attend; the beautiful Basil Twist cut short his Paris gig to fly home and surprise us all (as he is wont to do); one young...
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Re: GHOSTLIGHT - Halloween 2011 at Theatre 80 - Show Schedule
Wow, now that's a lineup! We can't wait.
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Re: GHOSTLIGHT - Halloween 2011 at Theatre 80 - Show Schedule
We are so excited - first day of tech rehearsals done and it looks marvelous! Can't wait to share this with all the gorgeous friends and family that are coming!
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Re: GHOSTLIGHT - Halloween 2011 at Theatre 80 - Show Schedule
GHOSTLIGHT was SPECTACULAR last night and raised a lot of $ for the cause! Love to all who came out, performed, or otherwise added to the festivities. We'll have a FLICKR page up soon, stay tuned! Meanwhile, one memento from Jackie legend Jordy Trachtenberg..
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Re: Arias with a Twist DELUXE (Save 25% on Tix)
saturday nite late shows 1030PM are the place to really see ARIAS WITH A TWIST there is a late night discount too (code AFTERDARK at www.abronsartscenter.com ) these were always my favorite shows back in 2008. holy shitake!!!
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Your support neeeded for new Joey Arias show. Great premiums via Kickstarter.
We're raising money for the hard costs associated with the developmental workshop for a new show starring Joey Arias and directed by Thierry Mugler. Joey and Thierry are donating their time to realize their vision for this show, but we do have some...
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LOVIN' OUT LOUD! A Benefit Concert for Queer Rising
LOVIN’ OUT LOUD! A Benefit Concert For Queer Rising New York, NY – Queer Rising will host LOVIN’ OUT LOUD! A Benefit Concert For Queer Rising on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 7:00pm at Santo’s Party House nightclub (96 LaFayette St., between Walker and White Sts; 4,6,J,N,Q,Z train to Canal Station). $10 advance (via Facebook RSVP or online donation)/$20 at the door. NOTE: ONLY "I'M ATTENDING" WILL GUARANTEE REDUCED ADMISSION! A true variety show-style event, tonight’s all-star cast includes:...
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NOTS 21 - Who Is On When?
For true fans of the upcoming NIGHT OF 1000 STEVIES, there are favorite performers and ensembles who are unmissable. Here is a breakdown of who is in each act of the show (not in order within the act) so you can be sure to make your way to a good view...
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New Play—"The Emperor's New Codpiece"
One of the world’s most famous fairy tales takes a sexy and campy gay twist in THE EMPEROR'S NEW CODPIECE , the latest offering by drag-queen playwright LINDA SIMPSON . The production marks Linda’s first theatrical undertaking above 14th Street, with a six-week run at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (on 42nd Street), starting June 10th. All performances are on Fridays at 10pm. Set during Medieval times, the play cheerfully shuns historical accuracy as the curtain rises on the Castle Club, the...
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Arias with a Twist DELUXE (Save 25% on Tix)
Arias with a Twist DELUXE 5 Weeks Only! September 14 - October 16 Abrons Arts Center 466 Grand St. (at Pitt) LES, NYC http://tinyurl.com/AWAT-Deluxe 25% off tickets to performances through September 24 with code ARIASMB After tour stops that included...
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GHOSTLIGHT - Halloween Night at THEATRE 80 ST. MARKS
MONDAY OCTOBER 31 THE JACKIE FACTORY + EDITRIX ABBY PRESENT GHOSTLIGHT: THE HAUNTED EAST VILLAGE THEATRE 80 ST. MARKS 80 ST. MARKS PLACE NYC 9 PM - 2 AM TICKETS $10 TILL OCTOBER 24, $15 AFTER + AT DOOR IF AVAILABLE AN ACTOR'S FUND BENEFIT FOR...
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GHOSTLIGHT - Halloween 2011 at Theatre 80 - Show Schedule
Hi ghoulish ones We know you already know about GHOSTLIGHT, our HALLOWEEN spectacular. All the info is here..http://www.mothernyc.com/ghostlight/ This topic is for the evening's schedule - Who Is On When? - and of course any other...
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Propaganda! 021: Pig & Dan (Cocoon/Bedrock)+ | Sullivan Room NYC
Come see for yourself what makes the Electronic Dance Music world go round... The people, the vibe, the talent… PROPAGANDA! 021: PIG & DAN (COCOON / BEDROCK) Looking back, the meeting of minds during a chance encounter of Igor Tchkotoua (Pig) and Dan Duncan on a flight to Spain in 1999, sounds like the opening scene of a Hollywood movie, certainly neither musician could have the written the script of what happened next. Recognizing a mutual philosophy, and using their own musical...
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LOW LIFE 7 @ HOWL is "Bowery Bombshells" this Sunday 6/2
HOWL! FESTIVAL AND THE JACKIE FACTORY PRESENT LOW LIFE 7: BOWERY BOMBSHELLS SUNDAY JUNE 2, 2013 5-7 PM - FREE ADMISSION TOMPKINS SQUARE PARK, NYC mothernyc.com/lowlife howlfestival.com The storied history of the EAST VILLAGE and THE LOWER...
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Reefer Madness in the Park! LOW LIFE 3:VIPER MAD @ HOWL! 9/6
Hi kids-We're back and in full-on production for this year's LOW LIFE @ HOWL! So, roll a fattie, slip on your best flapper/viper drag, and come join us in the park Labor Day Sunday at 5 PM..HOWL! FESTIVAL AND THE JACKIE FACTORY PRESENTLOW LIFE 3:...
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The HOWL! Arts Project 2009 Benefit Performances In September
HELP (HOWL! EMERGENCY LIFE PROJECT) OF THE ACTORS FUNDis a wonderful new community resource created to support artists who have made or continue to make their careers in NYC's East Village and Lower East Side and are in need of emergency...
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Arias With A Twist
Two Gems Return Home! Created by Joey Arias & Basil Twist "a bejeweled cabinet of curiosities" After a triumphant six-year run in Las Vegas with Cirque du Soleil's Zumanity, Joey Arias returns to his true home, New York City. For the 10th Anniversary of the Dorothy B. Williams Theatre Basil Twist returns to his home at HERE. Two epic imaginations are unleashed to conjure a modern and intimate fantasy. Twist's signature magic envelopes Arias' legendary voice, transporting us to unpredictable...
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Basil Twist
I apologize if this is already out there...Nonetheless...EGG the arts show -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PBS 13 Feb 07 10:00pm Add to My Calendar Series/Arts, 30 Mins. "EGG's Big Experiment", Episode...
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Goldfrapp
I just bought the new Goldfrapp album and would highly recommend it to you all. Kind of sweet electro would be my discription. Love the track "Twist", all about the singers relationship with a carnie.."put your dirty angel face, between my legs and...
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Bx PARTY MONSTAz ~ "MalkI MaDneSs"
Were you disappointed with the September Party being Cancelled?We promised we would make it up to you, so here it is.... SANCTUARY EVENTS NYC/ MEAT-n-FLESH Ent. presents ......Bx PARTY MOSTAz ... Arkham Asylum "MalKI MaDneSs"!!!A pRe~HALLOWEEN party...
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BOND O RAMA
This Event Bond O Rama is not to be missed with some of NYC's most talented performers!!! AMBER MARTIN & HEATHER LITTEER aka Jessica Rabbit PRESENT BOND O RAMA A spectacular live musical performance tribute to the James Bond fantasy! Featuring the theme songs from the James Bond films. Live accompaniment from THE CANDY SHOP BOYS!!! www.thecandyshopboys.com Bond O Rama promises an explosive evening of intoxicating song stylings with NYC’s top performers.... N ath Ann Carrera, M ichael...
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NIGHT OF 1000 STEVIES 24: SPELLBOUND 5/9 at Irving Plaza
THE JACKIE FACTORY PRESENTS NIGHT OF 1000 STEVIES 24: SPELLBOUND FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2014 IRVING PLAZA 17 IRVI NG PLACE NYC 9 PM - 3 AM $20 TILL 2/24, $25 THEREAFTER BOX OFFICE 18 + WITH PHOTO I.D. mothernyc.com/stevie The twenty-fourth annual NIGHT...
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The Latest NEWS of Night of 1000 Stevies 5/13
THE JACKIE FACTORY PRESENTS NIGHT OF 1000 STEVIES 26: DARK DAUGHTERS FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2016 IRVING PLAZA 17 IRVING PLACE NYC 9 PM - 3 AM $25 + TICKET FEE ADVANCE TICKETS STRONGLY SUGGESTED BOX OFFICE 18 + WITH PHOTO I.D. NIGHT OF 1000 STEVIES - the largest and most beloved STEVIE NICKS fan event in the world - returns to New York City's IRVING PLAZA on May 13 for its 26th annual edition. This marathon evening is produced by show founders CHI CHI VALENTI and JOHNNY DYNELL and their creative...
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April at Deep Space! ft. Eli Escobar, DJ Kool Herc, Francois K.
Sunday April 17 Eli Escobar (Tiki Disco/Night People) François K. Free entry before 9 pm with eflyer. Complimentary vodka cocktails between 8 pm - 9 pm. $12 with eflyer; $20 without. You are welcome to show this page on your phone (it will serve as your eflyer) ELI ESCOBAR: New York’s house and disco evangelist Eli Escobar has been a familiar face on the city’s scene for the last two decades. Whether tearing it up at clubs across the capital (and beyond) or throwing down super-charged disco...
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NIGHT OF 1000 Stevies 26 on 5/13 - Who is on When?
Our 2016 edition takes flight on FRIDAY MAY 13 at IRVING PLAZA NYC. Here as is our custom is the evening's schedule so you can catch a favorite performer or ensemble. Please note these are in alphabetical order inside each Act - we have to keep some surprises.. Doors 9 PM Pre-Show: VJ Tre spins rare and original video clips and edits Act One 10 PM Chi Chi Valenti, Divine Grace, Honey Trap, Jeffery Stephan, Karen and the Sorrows, Lori Bella Clayton, Lunaris (Opening) Entracte: DJ Sammy Jo...
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NIGHT PAVING - ROB ROTH's Aural History of JACKIE 60 + MOTHER @ The High Line 7/21
THURSDAY JULY 21 10 PM - 12 AM THE HIGH LINE NYC (Part of the High Line 'Up Late' program) Created by artist ROB ROTH, this audio installation takes the form of a 'silent disco' and presents a soundscape journey of storytelling and music with the producers, performers, and attendees of the legendary Tuesday club-night JACKIE 60 and the nightclub MOTHER that it birthed. Night Paving will be presented as part of the "UP LATE" program on THE HIGH LINE NYC on July 21st from 10pm – 12am (directly...
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Our HOLIDAY HANG at the fab LUCKY on Avenue B Sunday 12/4
THE JACKIE FACTORY invites you to REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL The JACKIE FACTORY + MOTHERBOARDS 2016 HOLIDAY HANG LUCKY 168 AVENUE B AT CHARLIE PARKER PLACE NYC SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 8 PM - MIDNIGHT The tradition of a HOLIDAY HANG, an online community's designated space for venting, shaking out the holiday demons or occasionally actually spreading cheer, was celebrated on The Motherboards for many of our early years. We were inspired to bring it back this December, with a twist: In a year that has...