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Tonight is going to be AMAZING!

Mabjustmab — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:10:47 GMT

what a fabulous time in Richmond yesterday. working with paolo garbanzo and the mezmer society, was complete bliss. don't kick yourself for missing it last night, you have another chance....come out to the Palace for a ruckus good time!

see why Mab is often considered Mad :

Mabjustmab — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:50:50 GMT

are you ready for 2009? Time to gird your loins, because this first month is going to be fantastic! January 10th - Mezmer Society, Paolo Garbanzo, Mab Just Mab, and more - Richmond VA January 11th - Mezmer Society, Paolo Garbanzo, Mab Just Mab, and Mavi @ the Palace of Wonders January 16th - Cheeky Monkey Sidesho Inauguration Freakathon @ the Palace of Wonders January 18th - OBAMA WONDERAMA featuring a STAR STUDDED cast! @ the Warehouse Theatre DC you want details? check em out! ### January 10th Art 6: 6 East Broad St. Richmond VA 23219 804-343-1406 Come out for a truly exciting and eclectic show featuring bellydance and more! The show's special guest is Onca O'leary and the Mezmer Society www.barakamundi.com from North Carolina. There is also a mind-blowing line-up of Bellydance and Sideshow talent from DC, Hampton Roads, Richmond, and Charlottesville. Tribal fusion, cabaret, ATS, gypsy fusion, sideshow entertainment, and more! There will also be vending by several of our wonderful performers. The show will be held at Art 6: 6 East Broad, Richmond, VA. Doors open at 7, show starts at 7:30. MC Mab, Just Mab - DC Mezmer Society - Ruckus Balkan Music and Dance - NC Asharah - DC Romka - DC Nadia -VA Fluer De Ebones - VA Fire in the Belly - VA Shimmy Mischief - VA with special guest Paolo Garbanzo - Jester of England! Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. for advance ticket sales, contact joharadance@hotmail.com or 804-307-8814 http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jUHni32jjFg/SWIsrFaw6vI/AAAAAAAAAhs/9rlVY3KLxmk/s400/Juju%27s%20poster%20smaller.jpg ### January 11, 2009 The Mezmer Society & Friends are bringing the Luscious Cabaret & Balkan Ruckus to the Palace of Wonders. That means brilliant accordion, sultry dance mayhem & inebriate genius. Mavi embodies the darker side of bellydance, & Mab Just Mab, DC's Own Sideshow Girl, simultaneously shocks & stuns. And our special guest, Paolo Garbanzo, the Official Jester of England, is on hand to defy Death & Darwinism with daring feats of dexterity. Bring your friends to dazzle them, & your enemies, because, well, anything can happen when there are five knives in the air... www.PalaceofWonders.com Doors 8pm $10 1210 H St, NE WDC 20002 www.myspace.com/themezmersociety -- see and hear the wonder! www.garbanzojuggling.com -- Paolo Garbanzo! www.jaladrum.org - DC's own sideshow girl www.mavibellydance.com -- Mavi http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jUHni32jjFg/SWIwW2keOnI/AAAAAAAAAiE/kc4Yzc7iVzo/s512/mezmerPaoloMabo.jpg ### January 16th ~CHEEKY MONKEY SIDESHOW's Inauguration Freakathon~ Price: $10.00 @ the Palace of Wonders! The Presidential Inauguration is coming up and DC is gonna be a circus. And what does every good circus need? A SIDESHOW! Cheeky Monkey Sideshow will be there to provide the finest in variety entertainment-- From New York City, CHRIS McDANIEL, the One Man Wild West Show! "With his genial introductions and rope and gun tricks Chris McDaniel is a crowd-pleasing scene-stealer." ~THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH From Coney Island, the Burlesque Confection, MISS CHERRY DELIGHT! "One of the funniest burlesque performers out there!" ~Scott Baker, Sideshows by the Seashore And, of course, the sideshow comedy, magic, and freakery that you've come to love from Cheeky Monkey Sideshow! So, don't miss out on the show the City Paper called, "Beautiful and bizarre" and the Washington Post called, "Unusually good." And don't forget, wear your CMSS button for discount admission! Cheeky Monkey Sideshow~ You'll be Amazed. You'll be Amused. You'll be Just a Little Freaked Out. Friday, January 16th Palace of Wonders 1210 H St, NE Washington, DC Show starts at 10pm $10 at the door palaceofwonders.com cheekymonkeysideshow.com http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x93/jinxproofjill/CheekyMonkey11609.jpg ### Sunday, January 18, 2009 SAVE THE DATE for an Amazing Inauguration Celebration - Vaudeville style! OBAMA WONDERAMA!!! The Warehouse Theatre 1021 7th St., NW, WDC 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. $25 in advance / $30 at the door Join us for a Burlesque and Sideshow Inauguration Celebration!! Featuring Three Sets of Extraordinary Entertainers from DC and NYC! Enjoy drink specials, DJ sets and art galleries between performances! Featuring a STAR STUDDED CAST! some of the BEST Bulesque and Sideshow performers in the nation! Ava After Dark, Bella Donna, Candy Del Rio, Clams Casino from NYC, Dr. Lucky from NYC, Dulce de Leche from NYC, Gary Gutter, L'il Dutch, Mab Just Mab, Malibu, Miss Joule, DJ P-Vo, ShortStaxx, Sugar Ann Spice and Swami Yomahmi. More details and ticket information coming soon!! You DO NOT want to miss this!!!!! ######

tribe.net alternative?

Mabjustmab — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:48:24 GMT

Hi folks! one of the biggest topics I keep seeing around tribe.net is how it's not really operating at par. I know personally I have been having a difficult time logging in and posting. so for your convenience, I have compiled a list of all the places you can find DCTribal and the like on the web. first off, is our website - http://dctribal.com this site is in the process of getting an overhaul. since DCTribal is an all volunteer organization, sometimes these adventures take a little longer than originally planned. (ps. if anyone wants to volunteer to help set up drupal, please drop me a note! mab at jaladrum dot org a while ago, when we testing out alternatives to tribe.net, I created a Livejournal community - http://community.livejournal.com/dctribal/ if you have a LJ acct, feel free to join up! be forewarned, it's not very active...yet.... I personally tend to use the DCRaqs community in Livejournal land - http://community.livejournal.com/dcraqs/ on myspace there is the profile for DCTribal - http://www.myspace.com/dctribal and there is the DCTribal Cafe profile and group - http://www.myspace.com/dctribalcafe http://groups.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=groups.groupProfile&groupid=101880992&Mytoken=154AA725-2C4B-40F2-B158488D8D482BE643541223 there is also a yahoogroup mailing list - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dctribal/ it kind of fell by the wayside when so many people joined tribe.net. we also created a facebook group - (I can't seem to find a link) it's not very active either. does anyone have any suggestions for discussion sites? (x-posted at most of the places mentioned above)

news and what's been going on

Mabjustmab — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:56:21 GMT

to start off with, I have a show tonight at Bound in DC. a Kinky Carnival themed event, and I'm hoping I can score a real Circus Boy there ;-) (event details - http://dc.bound.org) Pennsic is here. after having gone for 10 years, and missing last year, I decided to give this year a miss too. the reasons are many. the biggest one being money. the other being that there are so many other great events that I never go to because my vacation time is full up on pennsic. I keep going through moments of doubt. "if I could go for just a few days." "maybe I could stealth in" etc. I am missing all my buddies, and worry that they will all forget me if I don't make it out this year. ;-) still, I have to be strong on this. this year, I think I would like to go to Dragon*Con. (anyone here go to that? drop me a line!) this spot seems ripe for the busker. and I'm a huge geek in many senses of the word. :-) I have been busy working on tons of local projects and booking gigs. one of the things I'm rather proud of is the DCVariety blog I created. (http://dcvariety.blogspot.com). I have set it up for an rss feed if you get into that stuff. just check out the bottom of the blog for feed info. and then yesterday I created a DCVariety Artists Backstage mailing list. it's a place where local performers can share resources and tips. I am hoping to keep it reserved for LOCAL (as in DCMetro area) artists. and it's a members only mailing list, so performers don't have to worry about spoiling the illusions for audience folk. swing by and drop me a line if you want to join - http://groups.google.com/group/dcVariety as I am typing this, I have uploaded a cute video of my latest fire eating bit - you can check it out here - http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=549179540581074170&hl=en I like it. needs work, but in general, I like this piece. just a reminder, the best way to keep up with what I have going on is to check out my regular blog - http://mabjustmab.livejournal.com I would post here more, but sadly tribe is always crashing. well, that's the skinny. hopefully I will see some of my long distance friends at Triboriginal this year, or on one of my other jaunts around town. give me a call or drop me an email! see you on the midway! mab

Why I'm so damn giddy!

Mabjustmab — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:13:39 GMT

this is the big one folks! if you catch only one show this month, make it this one! one of the advantages to being a variety performer is that I get to hear about other variety acts in the area before other folks do. but this isn't about them. this is about me. and the next big show coming to town. and why the heck I'm acting so giddy about it! Paolo Garbanzo, an old friend and an amazing performer, will be in town THIS FRIDAY! at the Palace of Wonders. As a fair warning, the Palace is not that big, I believe capacity is about 100, and we plan on selling out the house! Get there early! Why should you go to this show? Well, besides the fact that you should trust me blindly, I can think of a few other good reasons. Paolo Garbanzo is the only American to ever win the international jester competition. That makes him an official jester, in England. Now, he's never performed for the Queen herself, but he has performed for dukes and lords, in castles and festivals all over Europe. If you like juggling, you may know him as Misha Karamazov of the Flying Karamazov Brothers (arguably the most well known juggler group in the world) Love him or hate him, I can't argue with all that he has accomplished in the years that I have known him. getting his start as a geeky juggler boy tossing clubs in the park at college, to playing at Pier 39 in San Francisco, to touring with the Karamazov's, than being crowned Official Jester, all leading him back here, to Washington DC. for one. night. only. There is very little in the world that can trump that. so, I will be seeing you at the Palace!

save the hard drive, save the music!

Mabjustmab — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:12:09 GMT

Hey folks! it's time once again to use the internet brain trust. Some musician friends of mine are almost done recording their new album. it's taken them over 3 years to get it to the point that it's ready to be set free to the salivating masses. unfortunately (dun dun duuunnnn), the hard drive that contained all of said music just died. they are desperate to get the data off the drive, but cannot seem to find anyone to do it for less than several thousand dollars. from what we can tell, they need a "static free room" to transfer the actual disks from the old hard drive to a new enclosure. they have tried Best Buy/Geek Squad and Micro Center, but found the cost way to prohibitive. I am recalling that somewhere out there, someone I know had it done for a LOT less. (only, I can't remember who!) does anyone have any suggestions? many thanks!

tribe.net hates me....

Mabjustmab — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:32:34 GMT

I try. ooooh lordy how I try. is it just me? I smell bad, or something? no...that can't be it. I'm using firefox and my posts keep crashing, the log in doesn't work half the time, and it has taken me forever to get to this point. :( boo on tribe.net. still, I can't get away... I miss reading everyone's posts! There is so much going on! This weekend I'm heading down to Asheville NC for the Americana Burlesque Sideshow Festival. I had an amazing time last year, and I suspect this year will be even better! I'm heading down a little early and staying a little late to spend some quality time with folks down there (because I miss them so!) if you are in the area - drop me a line or better yet, come out to see the show! http://www.barakamundi.com/absfest/ I have started a new project for DC folks - DCVariety blog - there you will find Reviews & Listings of upcoming events of the off-beat variety. Sideshow, Burlesque, Vaudeville, Tribal Bellydance, Fire Artistry, Circus Arts, Unusual Music and Theater and much more! If you have an event that you think will fit, feel free to drop me a line! please check it out! http://dcvariety.blogspot.com/ also, coming soon! Paolo Garbanzo will be doing a show at the Palace of Wonders (July 11th!) check out their website for more info - http://palaceofwonders.com there are tons of projects that I'm working on, and a good way to keep up would be to check out my regular blog - http://mabjustmab.livejournal.com/ or better yet, email me! mab@jaladrum.org miss everyone! I'll be seeing you soon!

8 adult cats need home - Los Angeles area

Mabjustmab — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:05:32 GMT

I have a friend who is in a very sad situation and needs to find homes for 8 adult cats in the los angeles area. if you could please repost about this it would be the best thing that you can do to help him out. even if we only get one cat into a new home from this, it will be worth the effort. the cats are all healthy and have medical records. in fact, if the prospective adopters want to meet with the vet, that is absolutely doable (he's a friend of the family). we really want to avoid placing them into a shelter and would prefer that they go to a good home. please send an email to oletheros@livejournal.com

whirrclickbzzzt

Mabjustmab — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:43:59 GMT

looks like my home computer has fallen from the mighty. the explorer.exe is hogging the cpu, making everything take forever to load/run. it has been struck down with some kind of malicious malware/virus who knows what. I have done some research, but cannot seem to find the name of this virus. Norton Anti virus has failed me. they want to charge me something like $23.00 a minute to have them talk me through removing it. which seems quite silly seeing how it was their software that failed me in the first place. I could sure use some help. anyone out there know anything about malicious programs and how to find and remove them? some possible solutions - - post/email tips suggestions... - phone call talk me through the fix - come by and receive free booze and food in exchange for repair - donate an old computer so that I may get online at home I've been trying to deal with this for about a week. help? I am open to other suggestions too.

Support the family in DC Vaudeville

Mabjustmab — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:14:10 GMT

Tonight at the Palace of Wonders there will be a very special Weirdo Show. It's the Big Benefit Bonanza for Johnny and Charon (http://oddangel.com). That’s right, seminal members of the Palace family find themselves in dire need, and the Weirdo Show stands ready to help. At last year’s Palace Anniversary, Johnny was struck by a car which crushed his left leg. In the intervening year, Johnny has endured too many surgeries to enumerate, and the responsible party has never admitted to having caused the accident. So hurry hurry, you won’t want to miss a single moment of our astounding assortment of aberrations of nature and culture! And every penny goes to Johnny's medical bills. one thing that Charon always said to me - "you're family". Her selflessness has helped shape the dc sideshow, burlesque and vaudeville community into the amazing thing it is today! Let's show her and Johnny that we all are, in fact, family. Anyone who would care to help out can paypal a donation to Charon at oddangel dot com. She's on the road working, and will not be able to be at the Palace of Wonders tonight, so she's sent a message to be read to the assembly. Letter from Charon Henning Hello to all~ Thank you for coming. I am so very sorry I cannot be here with all of you and thank you personally. I am on the road earning money to keep bill collectors happy and fed. We have a lot of them to feed these days. At then end of next month, Johnny will have been disabled for an entire year. It's crazy that it's been this long. Two doctors have still not been able to patch his leg back together. One of them even left bone protruding through the front of his leg for over seven months until the new doctor took over. The new doctor will be performing a third surgery on Johnny tomorrow afternoon, bringing our grand total thus far to somewhere around 6. We've lost count, to be honest. It is a bone graft to replace nearly three inches of bone that have been lost to damage and infection. We hope it will be the last surgery needed. Johnny is in a great deal of pain as I'm sure you can imagine. What you probably can't imagine is how incredibly frustrated and angry this entire situation has left all of us. We cannot sue DC due to some sort of statutory limitation of six months from the date of the incident. The one lawyer we contacted during that time flat out refused to help until a citation on the accident report had been taken care of. Problem was, we couldn't get DC to locate any citation, or any accident report. As of today, they tell us there is no accident report and that no incident was recorded as occurring on that night at all. As far as DC is concerned, none of this ever happened and we have no recourse, not being able to afford a lawyer anyhow, regardless of any statutes that may or may not apply. Johnny has returned to work for his old plumbing company working dispatch, the only sort of work he is allowed by his doctors and bosses to do, and coping with the pain of having his leg beneath a desk all day. Yesterday a customer called his superiors to complain that he'd made a noise on the phone that suggested he was in pain. He was actually reprimanded by the head office for it. If it weren't for the fact that we need the insurance to keep our heads above water I would have told him to quit a long time ago. I wouldn't mind supporting him at all, but I would never be able to afford the full medical bills on top of everything else. My job does not offer me health insurance at all. Social security finally came through this past February, but they pay us about a quarter of what his previous wages were per month. I don't tell you all of this to elicit sympathy. I tell you all this in order to help you understand that you, all of you, are doing something that no one else has been willing to do: You are helping an honest hardworking man get back on his feet. You are helping us to keep our home over our heads. You are caring enough to give something of yourselves to someone having a very difficult time through no fault of their own. We have called our Congressman about all of this, gone to the media, and contacted two lawyers. None of them have helped. All of you here tonight join with friends and family of ours who have already extended what assistance they can, in truly making a difference in the lives of some fellow human beings. You are stepping up to tell us we matter, and that you share our frustration with the system and its complete failure to assist in righting some very grievous wrongs. There are no words to thank you for this. Just know that our hearts are very full of gratitude for your willingness to share what you have with us in a time of genuine need. You are showing us that there really are people out there who still believe that hard work and honesty are worth supporting, most especially in people who cannot currently support themselves. Thank you, one and all. Thank you. Charon* and Johnny

hey Hollywood CA peeps!

Mabjustmab — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:26:52 GMT

I am more than half heartedly thinking about this... The Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade Ball http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/ I have always wanted to see Desert Sin http://www.desertsin.com/ round trip airfare - $185.00 event tickets $80 (both nights) I just need to hook up with someone who will let me stay at their place for a few days.... I could try to mix this trip up with some gigs too! this would help offset the cost and justify the trip. (I don't think I'm going to pennsic this year because of $) hey Hollywood peeps... got room for a vagrant sideshow girl?

I learned a sexy new word...

Mabjustmab — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:50:38 GMT

Zaftig. I had never heard this word before I was invited to join the lovely ladies, Page, Bambi and Coco for a show called, Zaftig Follies. it means Curvaceous, Plump and Juicy. like a ripe fruit. I love it! makes my mouth water. I have never heard a sexier word! and it's a Z word, which you may or may not know, be it Zee or Zed, Z is my favorite letter. I hope to see you tomorrow night at the Palace! Join me and some of the area's best Zaftig ladies for the fabulous Zaftig Follies! (linkie to the event details! - http://washingtondc.tribe.net/event/Zaftig-Follies-ONE-NIGHT-ONLY-the-Palace-of-Wonders/washington-dc-20002/7fde19ea-a428-4501-8dfb-9a50a11cc123)

PSA - Music Heals Us - Drumming events -

Mabjustmab — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:36:10 GMT

Hey folks! as a public service announcement, I'm passing on some info for local drum circle fans - Dum Diddy Dum Diddy Dum-Dum-Dum! Friendly reminders to come out and drum! : ) May 10 & 11 --Green Man Festival, Greenbelt, MD. Katy's bands Djesben and Firewheel perform on Sunday, May 11, 1-3pm, Free. May 10 -- Fundraiser drum event for the Young Women's Drumming Empowerment Project, Washington, DC, donation requested. -- SoulFire Inside, Takoma Park DC, $10. May 17 --Community Drum Circle at Artomatic, 3-4:30pm, Caberet Stage, Washington, DC, Free. **Family Friendly! Kids welcome!! Parents too!** Details below -- pass the word! Hope to see you dancing and drumming! Peace Through Music, Katy --------------------------------- GREEN MAN FESTIVAL ~Honoring Earth through the Arts~ May 10 & 11 - Greenbelt, MD Katy's bands - DJESBEN & FIREWHEEL - play May 11, 1-3PM (Free) http://www.greenbeltgreenmanfestival.org http://www.myspace.com/djesbendotnet http://www.myspace.com/firewheelduo --------------------------------- DRUMMING WITH FRIENDS!!! A fundraiser for the Young Women's Drumming Empowerment Project's Fourth Annual Summer Enrichment Program! Saturday May 10th- 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Java Green Eco Cafe, 1020 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 (At the corner of 19th and I Sts NW, Farragut West metro station) Featuring: drumming, performances, raffle prizes and delicious organic food provided by Java Green! Suggested donation: $25. We hope you ! can join us on these dates to support this wonderful programming! PLEASE RSVP! info@youngwomendrum.org or 202-213-7810 --------------------------------- SOULFIRE INSIDE May 10, 8-11pm, Seeker's Church, 276 Carroll St. NW, Takoma DC, $10 http://consciouscollaborations.com/SFI --------------------------------- COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE Facilitated by Katy Gaughan Saturday, May 17, 3-4:30pm Artomatic ~ Caberet Stage Free! Some drums & instruments will be provided Art-o-Matic this year will be held at Capitol Plaza 1 building, located at 1st and M Streets, N.E., (1200 first st. N.E. 20002) just one block from the New York Avenue Metro station. http://www.artomatic.org More info: Katy Gaughan, katy@musicheals.us

memories found

Mabjustmab — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:50:32 GMT

last night was spent looking for things. I didn't find ~any~ of the things I was looking for, but I did find a stash of old photo cds (from 2002 and earlier). this was before digital cameras were everywhere. this is from the golden age of "you don't know what your picture looks like till you shell out the $ to have it developed". most of the pictures have my monkey in them. they were documenting my trip through faires and travels. some places covered include but are not limited to: St. Louis Faire, Chicago, Asheville, Darabukistan, Gettysburg, King Richard's Faire, Cincinnati, Ohio, Ragnarok (XII). some of the people captured in these pictures include but are not limited to: Onca, Draven and their baby baby Caelis (with his styling baby pompadour), the lovlies from Zafira, Turku, No-Bones from Mandara, Talanesea, Gecko, Daryth, Denys, Paolo, Vince with long hair, Rickles the Pickle fool, Queen Bea, Valerie (of Wylie Woven Wire), Paul Ash, Kazooki, a short haired and orcified Morgana and Taog, niveK, and more! it was a trip to look at these pictures. there must have been over 200 pictures. I loaded some of them up on my flickr page, but made them friends only....if you want to see them, you would have to make a flickr acct. (oooh, rough - if you already have a yahoo acct, then you already have a flickr acct.)

my "drunken davul"

Mabjustmab — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:17:18 GMT

a love affair. I took some photos of my "drunken davul" for ding0, (and in a round about way for thibeaux). I loaded them onto my flickr acct so it would be easy to share. today when I logged in, this was the first photo I saw. and my heart did a little thump. you know the one. that flutter in your chest you feel when you see someone you have a crush on. that giddy feeling you get when you know you are going to Disney World. that sharp intake of breath when you receive a pleasant surprise. yea. seeing this baby stirred me. I need to bring him out more. I need to practice more...(I need a place to practice - if Greta drove the neighbors over the edge, what do you think this would do???) look at it. isn't it beautiful. I miss him. he wants to play. I am open to suggestions.

Upcoming Sideshow and Burlesque n DC!

Mabjustmab — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:53:35 GMT

I know it's been ages since I've logged into tribe.net for any extended time. the Vaudeville life it taking over!!!! but what I lack in post quantity, I will attempt to make up for in Quality! May looks like it's going to be a killer busy month for Mab and her sideshow friends! There are a lot of events, with a lot of information! For your viewing convenience, I have broken them down behind cuts - You might want to get out your calendars now and write down these dates! starting with This Friday!!! 9:00pm Price: $10 Cheeky Monkey Sideshow @ the Palace of Wonders ~Special Guest: NYC's own Burlesque Confection, MISS CHERRY DELIGHT!~ Prepare for a full-frontal assault against your better judgment! Witness fantastic feats of physical transcendence--sword swallowing, mind, reading, broken glass, burlesque, bondage, and more. Amazing acts of stupidity and danger. Cheeky Monkey Sideshow is a breath-taking yet beautiful cavalcade of the bizarre, the shocking, the grotesque, and the strange. Every show is different, every act unique. "Unsusually good." ~ The Washington Post "Top Notch!" James Taylor, Shocked and Amazed "[G]et down to DC to see the Cheeky Monkey Sideshow!" ~ Dr. Wilson, Theatre of Marvels ********************************************************************************** Saturday, May 10 10:00pm ZAFTIG FOLLIES @ the Palace of Wonders Price: $8 in Advance $10 @ the Door. zaftig-adj.- curvaceous; well-proportioned; juicy follies-n. pl.- An elaborate theatrical revue consisting of music, dance, and skits. ZAFTIG FOLLIES - n. - an elaborate theatricla revue with curvaceous, juicy women dancing and performing skits. Sounds like a night in heaven, but instead it's just a night at the Palace of Wonders! Performers of the highest quality with the most well-proportioned figured performing feats of fire, side-show and burlesque for your enjoyment. Come out and see the largest show in DC with Mab just Mab as your hostess, Malibu burning your heart strings, Maiasia moving you with bellydance, and burlesque by DC's own Botticelli Babes; Coco Monroe, Page Terror and Bambi Galore. Advance Tickets only $8!!! www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/34090 Day of Show all tickets $10 at the door ********************************************************************************** Thursday, May 15 9:00pm Charon Henning, Sword Swallower Benefit @ the Palace of Wonders Professor Sprocket from the Weirdo Show WEIRDO SHOW SPECIAL BENEFIT MAY 15, 9:00, $10, POW Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, step right up for The Weirdo Show, the world-famous Congress of Curious Peoples. We present a genuine variety show featuring weird, strange, unbelievable freaks, wonders and curiosities, as well as the best in Burlesque, Vaudeville, Dance, Circus, Sideshow and Variety arts. And this month it's the Big Benefit Bonanza for Johnny and Charon the Most Dangerous Beauty Alive. That's right, seminal members of the Palace family are in dire need, and the Weirdo Show stands ready to help. So Hurry hurry hurry, you won't want to miss a single moment of our astounding assortment of aberrations of nature and culture! And every penny goes to Johnny's medical bills. On Thursday May 15, you will see today's most fabulous and fantastic Burlesque artist, the extraordinary L'il Dutch! You will be amazed by the unparalleled prestidigitation of the world-famous Conjurer Eric Henning! You'll laugh 'til it hurts with the eccentric Vaudeville Comedy of Phillips & Flathead. And as if that's not enough, we will astound you with the mystical, marvelous and miraculous Glass Walking of Mab just Mab. And you will be dazzled by the trick roping of the world's only known Scottish Cowboy, Johnny McLeod. You will also thrill to the pyrotechnic artistry of not one, but two fabulous Fire Dancers, the incredible Malibu and the incomparable Silver Raven. Plus a special guest attraction not featured on the outside! And, of course, your talker for the evening, Professor Sprocket with his pitches, ballies and dings, presenting ten big acts for ten little dollars! And remember, every dime goes to help our very own Johnny and Charon! Named as "One of the Top Ten Reasons To Go Out During the Week" by the Washington Post, the Weirdo Show brings you the very finest in variety entertainment, all set in the sulfurous glow of the Midway of the Palace's own Museum of Oddities. In the words of the Washingtonian: "Now how can you pass that up, huh?" We'll see you at the Palace, pal! ********************************************************************************** Thursday, May 22 9:00pm Goth Prom DC's 11th annual Goth Prom returns for an amazing, fun filled evening on Thursday May 22nd Goth Prom 2008 will host DJ's: Scary Lady Sarah (Berlin, Chicago-Nocturna) DJ Spider (Charlotte, NC) Kelowna (Toronto-XM Radio, chiarOscuro DC) Liebchen (DC Midnight, XUBERX) Shade (Spellbound DC, Alchemy DC) Dirty B (Chronos DC, Alchemy DC) 2501 (Chronos DC, Alchemy DC) Live performances (more TBA) Romka (tribal fusion belly dance) Cerastes (tribal/industrial dance) Cheeky Monkey Sideshow (uh, sideshow) Robert the Merciless our Emcee, and Solaries our Prom Hostess, will guide guests through an evening of great music, dancing, live talent on two stages, a prom photographer, contests & prizes and more! Town is the magnificent new venue recently opened by the former management of Nation and Velvet. It features two beautiful levels, which we will employ to cater to both your Goth and Industrial needs all night long with seven great DJs. A separate room for vending will be filled with fun and creative items from: Arty4ever (custom art pieces) Eleanor Justice (handmade wire jewelry) Frozen Charlotte Illustrations and Fun Things (horror kitsch illustrations/paintings, creepy craft items) Morbid Decor (creepy home decor/light boxes) The Kilted Nation (Traditional wool, modern fashion and utility style kilts, sporrans, sgian dubh's and accessories) Slyx Fashions (custom latex/rubber clothing) Peacock Blue Designs (custom accessories, hats, hairpieces, etc.) Dew Drop Jewelry (handmade beaded jewerly with a goth flair) An 18+ event, 21+ to drink with proper ID We're certain it will be the biggest night of the year. Dress Sharp! Doors open at 8pm Goth Prom 2008 Under a Milky Way @ Town Danceboutique 8th & U Streets NW Washington, DC 20009 Tickets currently available online at groovetickets.com $15 in advance, $20 at the door. In honor of the 11th Anniversary of Goth Prom in DC, the first 25 tickets sold online will only be $11 (plus service charges). If you're planning to buy online, grab them up quick at this price! Tickets will be available locally in a few days, so stay tuned for more information! www.gothpromdc.com ********************************************************************************** Saturday, May 24 11:00pm Cheeky Monkey Sideshow @ Artomatic FREE SHOW!!

some nice things

Mabjustmab — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:44:11 GMT

the clash - Straight to hell. that song will never get old. when I hear that song, something stirs in me. this weekend at the hafla, I had the opportunity to play with paul ash. and he brought his hurdy gurdy. it was wonderful to play along. and as we would play, all the licks and bridges and changes came back to me. I was suddenly back 8 years ago when we used to spend all day, every day, at pennsic busking. it made me very happy. the drum love didn't end there. Thibeaux asked me to teach a drum workshop for him and some of his buddies. I was a little rusty, but it was great. it was good to get thinking about the rhythms in new and different ways. for me, teaching helps me learn more. I have noticed how everyone has different ways that they absorb information. I am working on broadening my information presentation. and I am looking forward to teaching the next class. I was reminded that the drum is good. on my way home from the workshop, I had pick up some milk for my coffee today. at whole foods they were selling artichokes for $2.50 each. they were beautiful things. perfect. big, fat, green. I totally splurged. last night I ate artichoke and watched Howl's Moving Castle. and I realized that I felt good. and I wanted to share some of that content feeling. "It can't rain all the time"

DCTribal Hafla this weekend!

Mabjustmab — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:49:21 GMT

Less than one week to go! and I'm getting giddy and excited. I have collected TONS of items to sell/swap. stuff folks have never seen before, stuff that might be considered artifacts from ages past, stuff that might be a little hard for me to part with (but I would love to see worn again). I'm also might have a few musical surprises for folks....muahahah. also, we still have a few volunteer slots open. some of the volunteer options include - set up - arrive at 3:30 and help set up tables, chairs and decoration. sign-in table/welcoming committee - 1 hour shifts between 4 - 7 pm clean up/load out - 7:00-7:30 perks for volunteering include (but are not limited to): * No cover charge to get in * Getting to meet folks as they come in * You get to say you are part of the crew! * volunteers make things happen, and that makes volunteers COOL! * for the folks that help set up, you get to look at the stuff for sale first! * cool stickers that show your DCT pride! give as much or as little as you like! that's the joy of being a DCTribal Volunteer! contact mab@dctribal.com to arrange volunteering!

Baroo?

Mabjustmab — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:35:55 GMT

it's true, it's been ages since I've been on tribe.net for more than 30 seconds! I've been picking up some odd work here and there, and it has kept me from the computer for extended periods of time. and for a social butterfly like me, that can mean a bazillion (technical term) emails that I have to sort through. waxing and waning. lots of things do it. :-) I am catching up, and finding out about a lot of great stuff happening around town! looks like things are going to start swinging again soon! you had your lull!!! feel free to pipe up here, or better yet, call me! and let me know what's been shaking with you. I should add that the picture is from the pile of bananas I mashed to make my first ever loaf of banana bread. the recipe called for 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas, and when I had that, I found I had one banana left over. well, it was a sad banana until I let it join it's siblings in the process of getting squished and mixed and baked into a loaf. some bananas are really sick puppies. coming soon! a post with more content! (we all say that.......only time will tell) mab out

Cheeky 2008 New Year!

Mabjustmab — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:12:09 GMT

Welcome Monkey Lovers! 2008 is shaping up to be a super creative year! Picture Pages Picture Pages! Grab your pens and pennnnnncils! and Join the Cheeky Monkey Sideshow for the first adventures of the new year! ********************************* Thursday! January 3rd! ~Start the year off right--Cheeky Monkey Style!~ What better way to ring in the New Year than with the beautiful freaks of Cheeky Monkey Sideshow? Amazing acts of stupidity and danger! You never know what strangeness you will see. Will it be Sword Swallowing? Mind Reading? The cruel Bed of Nails? Fire? Broken Glass? Live Freaks? The only way to find out is to come to the show! FREAKERY live on stage, so close you could reach out and touch it! (But don't touch it--you don't know where we've been). . . Don't miss the Palace of Wonder's first show for 2008--the incomparable Cheeky Monkey Sideshow! Palace of Wonders 1210 H St., NW Washington, DC Show starts @ 10:00 pm Tickets: $10 @ the door ********************************* January 19th come see the Cheeky Monkey Sideshow & Support your local comic book artists! The Washington DC Counter Culture Festival III, brought to you by the DC Conspiracy. January 19th from 4PM - 2AM (times may change). The weekend before Dr. Dremo’s closes its doors forever in order to make way for a mid-rise condominium complex. Whether you know it as Bardo’s or Dr. Dremo’s you know what it represents one of Arlington’s oldest and most celebrated independent bars. We just want to send it off with a bang. The DC Conspiracy is a group of comic creators, writers, artists, editors, and assorted hangers-on based in the Washington, DC region. Through semi-regular meetings and group projects, we're sharing ideas, swapping stories, comparing influences, and helping each other out. ********************************* Dr. Sketchy! Sunday, January 20th FREE!! at the Palace of wonders. Dr. Sketchy's - what happens when cabaret meets art school. This month, Mab will be the model!

Mab's Yard Sale - PREVIEW!!!

Mabjustmab — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:25:22 GMT

coming soon! Mab's Yard Sale! Why? - I have tons* of stuff. *(not actually weighed) - a lot of it I'm not using any more. - I need money. - some folks out there might like the things I no longer use and would like to give me money for them. what better solution than a virtual yard sale? some of the nicer items include: - a stunning victorian corset, - some awesome clip/hair falls (with skulls and beetle shells), - some of my weavings and - tassels, - scarves, - costume bits, - painted masks as well as - some incredible beaded necklaces and earrings my sister made. Be the first to preview some of the amazing items available! - http://flickr.com/photos/jaladrum/sets/72157603549664402 I'm still trying to get the camera flash settings just right to best capture the correct color. and some of the jewelry is especially challenging because of the high reflection of the glass and semi precious stones. at the moment, everything is "make an offer", with one notable exception: the blue Victorian corset. it cost me way to much money (approx $250-300) to take anything less than $150, which is a steal, considering I only wore it 1.5 times. if you have any questions or comments, post here or you can email me at jaladrum@gmail.com check back often! I will be adding more items and taking down the sold ones as things develop. *** I'm still checking out my online photo hosting options. it was a toss up between Picasa and Flickr. I went with Picasa because I already have tons of stuff on my flickr page. but what I want to know is, is it my imagination that picasa is much much slower than flickr? should I go use the flickr for the yard sale? I don't know....

one cold hand

Mabjustmab — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:18:50 GMT

for the Pittsburgh peeps... www.OneColdHand.com A site for the collection and possible reunion of Pittsburgh's dropped glove onecoldhand.com is a project that connects the Pittsburgh community through one unfortunate event - the loss of a glove. The website creates a method for dealing with the conundrum of finding these lost articles. Do you leave it and hope the owner comes back to find it? Do you pick it up? Throw it away? With onecoldhand.com, the abandoned object now becomes a symbol of benevolence and hope." -----Jennifer Gooch

~Do you dare accept the Mr. Eon Challenge?~

Mabjustmab — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:50:44 GMT

This Saturday, at the Arlington Cinema 'n' Drafthouse, the finest mental power of our time, MR. EON the Magician, challenges, nay, dares you to answer his call~ Bring any item you wish, the stranger the better, to the Cheeky Monkey Sideshow, and Mr. Eon, vision completely removed by multiple impenetrable layers, will identify and describe it, in detail! Cheeky Monkey Sideshow guarantees absolutely that Mr. Eon's vision will be completely blocked off. In fact, anyone who can prove that Mr. Eon has any natural sight while performing this outrageous feat will receive the sum of $500! BUT WAIT! Also appearing will be MabJustMab, Swami Yomahmi and Human Marvel, Sally the Cinch! Carnival of the Bizzarre Featuring the Cheeky Monkey Sideshow ($10.00) Saturday Dec 15 2007 11:55PM http://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/ http://cheekymonkeysideshow.com

Upcoming.org - another promo event website

Mabjustmab — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:41:31 GMT

upcoming.org groups - good for promo, good to keep up with other cool stuff in town! If you have a yahoo email address, you automatically have an account. this seems to be an excellent place to post events. I have started a group specifally for DCTribal and another, more general group, for any interesting event in DC (including but not limited to Vaudeville, burlesque, sideshow, bellydance, fringe festivals, art openings, syncronized swimming, flash mobs, regional burnning events, hoop spin jams, and much much more! dctribal - http://upcoming.yahoo.com/group/3978/ DC Underground - or DC Counter Culture http://upcoming.yahoo.com/group/3979/ what makes this a good site? well, I know that the washington post "going out gurus" and "dcist" both use this as a source for upcoming events. if we post an event here, chances are better that it will get noticed by a publication. they also have widgets that automatically feed to your website! love it. and they are partnered with Flickr (through yahoo) so you can have your event images auto feed from there. I love how it's all connected.... if you are already on upcoming.org, please add me as a friend - http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/84616/

I has posted....to the world

Mabjustmab — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 19:11:55 GMT

I have just posted across the known universe about the upcoming events. and I still have more places to post. ~whew~ this can take a while, eh? I hope you appreciate it! these events don't promote themselves ya know! ooooor dooo they? hmmmmmm....... and just in case you actually missed it... Shake those winter blues! We have 2, count them, TWO! great events to warm ya to the cockles. (don't know what a cockle is? come out to the show and find out@!! it will be the part that's warm) this is where you want to click to find out more...and you know you can't resist the clickie click First up, THIS THURSDAY! (that's tomorrow for some of you) @ the Palace of Wonders! DC's only SIDESHOW BAR! See the Cheeky Monkey Sideshow in their Natural Habitat! This week, it will be the Ladies of Sideshow, * The Amazing Miss Trinket * The Fiery Sensorial * The Pain-Proof Mab, Just Mab and * The Unique Sally the Cinch! All observed by The Cheeky Monkey Sideshow's very own Ethologist/Geek, Swami Yomahmi! all this for the low, low, low price of $10 Is that enough for you????? But wait! There's more! This SATURDAY! Kassar Workshop and DCTribal Hafla! Think you have mastered your isolations? Join Kassar for a workshop that will push your boundaries and train your mind and body to connect and move in unique ways. We'll layer basic isolations, expanding your technique repertoire and movement vocabulary. An open mind and a basic mastery of tribal isolations is recommended, but not required. This challenging workshop is open to belly dancers of all levels. After the workshop, Join DCTribal as we celebrate the holiday season with some dancing and live music! Bring your hip scarf, drum and friends to enjoy the evening's festivities. There will be a few performances and a some surprises. Come dance with us! December 8, 2007 (times subject to minor changes) 4:00pm - 8:00pm: Hafla! Location McLean School of Ballet & Jazz 1437 Emerson Avenue McLean, VA 22101