Got back Sunday from a whirlwind weekend in SD where I produced and performed in our second COMIC STRIP! – a comic-themed burlesque show for Comic Con Weekend. Still haven’t completely caught up on sleep, but wanted to share my latest pride and joy!

Watch the San Diego Union-Tribune video coverage of the show.
(Sorry, couldn’t embed.)

Interviews with Flame Cynders (SF/LA), me (SF/SD), and Sabrina Bellydancer (SD).
Glimpses of our comic-themed performers this year:
Mynx d’Meanor (SF/SD) – Harley Quinn
Bunny Pistol (SF) – Betty Boop
Sugar from a bit o’ Burlesque (SD) – Madame Mirage
Lady Borgia (SD) – Poison Ivy, Scarlett O’Herring
Josie Starre (SF) – Death from The Sandman Series
Sabrina Bellydancer (SD) – Storm
Flame Cynders (SF/LA) – Blonde Phantom
Ruby Rocket (Austin) – The Black Cat

We had a smallish, but wildly packed house, and it was a phenomenal show!

Hope you enjoy the video!

July is packed full of crazy fun– I’ll be debuting a couple of new acts, modeling for a very special Dr. Sketchy’s, and traveling down to San Diego (with some of my fave SF gals) for Comic Con weekend!

Woohoo! Come out and play!

THE QUICKIE:
JULY 2 – $timulus Package Benefit Show – Annie’s Social Club, SF
JULY 8 – Barbary Coast Burlesque Anniversary – Annie’s Social Club, SF
JULY 13 – Dr. Sketchy’s SF with Molly Crabapple – 111 Minna Gallery, SF
JULY 24 – COMIC STRIP! Burlesque Spectacular – The Ruby Room, SD

THE NITTY GRITTY:

JULY 2, 2009 – THURSDAY – 9PM
$timulus Package Benefit Show
A benefit for performers having troubles with their day jobs

Raffle, Catering, Free Whole Foods Gift Bags, Vendors, Go-Go, Burlesque, Comedy, Dancing, Variety, and more!

Starring:
* Bombshell Betty * Mynx d’Meanor * Red Velvet *
* Milkshake * Ultra Violet * Foxy Chartreuse * Bottoms Up *
* Fina Fatale * Holly Highbeams * Tiger Von Claus * Dia Bolique *
* Cheeky Sweets * Fromagettes * Burlesqueteers *

And an EXTRA SPECIAL naughty reading by: Agnes O’God!

Plus burlesque to LIVE MUSIC from Fromagique:
* Bombshell Betty * Randy Johnson * Patina DeCopper * Ezekiel Sudonimo * Jimi Jat *

MC: Randy Johnson (bring your rotten tomatoes!)

The economy is tough and everyone knows people that have been having a hard time making ends meet. 100% of the door money, tips for catering, raffle money, and donations will be donated to local SF Bay Area performers that are having just that same trouble. Almost all of the performers are donating their talents for this show. Last time we raised $600+ to benefit an injured performer. This time we are hoping to raise $1,500.

The first 100 guests will get a gift bag from Whole Foods who has also generously agreed to match a % of the funds raised in Whole Foods gift cards so come out and help us get every penny we can for out-of-work, recently-laid-off, under-employed actors/dancers/comedians/musicians/variety performers! All beneficiaries will receive gift cards to whole foods with a guide to “buying on a budget” at Whole Foods.

FREE catering provided by:
Sweet Petite Baking! All tips will be donated to the benefit.

Annie’s Social Club
917 Folsom St (@ 5th)
$10 (larger donations gladly accepted)
21+ w/ Valid ID
9PM – Midnight

Sponsors:
Whole Foods SoMa
Sweet Petite Baking
Annie’s Social Club (drink a lot!)
Bombshell Betty Dance

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JULY 8, 2009 – WEDNESDAY – 8PM
Barbary Coast Burlesque Celebrates….
Our One Year Anniversary!!! Wednesday, July 8th
Beautiful dancing women and CAZADORES drink specials!!

Hosted By
ROGER ODDCOCK
Starring…
* Bunny Pistol * Virginia Slim * Balla Fire *
* Sid Scenic * Juicy D. Light * Mynx d’Meanor *
* Ruby White * Lady Satan * sASSy Hotbuns *

Annies Social Club
917 Folsom at 5th St.
Show at 8pm
$5 at the door where it starts with sweet Kandy!!!!!

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JULY 13, 2009 – MONDAY – 7PM
Dr. Sketchy’s San Francisco – July session

Monday, July 13th 2009
6:30 – 10:30 pm
111 Minna Gallery, SF

Dr. Sketchy’s San Francisco Announces Special guest, Molly Crabapple!!

This month we are excited to announce that the founder of Dr. Sketchy’s Molly Crabapple will be in San Francisco in July! Molly will be signing copies of her new book, Scarlett Takes Manhatten at Dr. Sketchy’s San Francisco! Molly Crabapple is an award-winning artist, author, and the founder of Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School.

Modeling and burlesque performance by Mynx d’Meanor!
Special musical guest Fromagique!!!
MC: Randy Johnson

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JULY 24, 2009 – FRIDAY – Doors 9PM – SAN DIEGO!

Going back to San Diego for Comic Con weekend! Producing and performing the return of COMIC STRIP!

A Burlesque Spectacular!

Starring:
Bunny Pistol! (SF) Flame Cynders! (SF/LA) Josie Starre! (SF)
Kira Von Sutra! (Tulsa/LA) Mynx d’Meanor! (SF/SD) Ruby Rocket! (Austin)

with San Diego favorites:
Lady Borgia! Sabrina Bellydancer! a bit o’ Burlesque’s Sugar!

Plus:
Cosplay Contest!
Photo Booth!
Superhero Go-Go Girls!
Dance Party!

The Ruby Room
1271 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103

JULY 24, 2009 – FRIDAY
Doors 9PM / $10 General / 21+

Presented by Fishnet Follies Burlesque Revue
http://www.fishnetfollies.com

Photos from COMIC STRIP! and SUPERNOVA A-GO-GO, and an audio snippet of my interview in the San Diego Union-Tribune’s “Strobelight Diaries”. Take a look/listen!

I can’t embed the video, but check out the link: “OFF THE STRIP: Capes and tassels” (SignOnSanDiego Street Blog).

COMIC STRIP! burlesque performers Ruby Rocket, Bombshell Betty and Lady Borgia interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Holy fishnets, Batman! It’s COMIC STRIP! (9PM)
Fishnet Follies Burlesque Revue returns with a comics-themed spectacular, showcasing San Diego’s favorite burlesque beauties and special out-of-town guests.

COMIC STRIP! stars:
Headlining:
- Ruby Rocket® – “The Real Life Comic Book Pinup Girl” (Austin, TX)
With San Diego’s own:
- a bit o’ Burlesque
- Hell on Heels
- Lady Borgia
- Mynx d’Meanor
… and back by popular demand:
- Bombshell Betty (San Francisco)
- Flame Cynders (Los Angeles)

And see your favorite sci-fi pin-ups come to life at LA’s longest running sci-fi burlesque show, SUPERNOVA A GO-GO (11pm)

SEE: Penny Starr, Jr., Jewel of Denial and Kat Bardot as the cat-fighting Princess Leias
THRILL: to Red Snapper as the Orion Slave Girl
HEAR: famed actor Vernon Wells (“Wez” from THE ROAD WARRIOR) present a dramatic reading of his favorite film roles
With live music by NAUTICAL DISASTER

Comedy, prizes, go-go dancers and more!

COMIC STRIP! Fishnet Follies Burlesque Revue
Victory Variety Hour presents SUPERNOVA A GO-GO
Friday, July 25, 2008
Brick by Brick– 1130 Buenos Ave. San Diego 92110
Doors 8PM / Show 9PM and 11PM / $15 ($12 with flyer)

http://fishnetfollies.com