.."MIDNIGHT, May 10--bellydancers, TBM CD promo, 3 DJs, 2 vendors, free cake...

Midnight's always a little bit like Las Vegas--with great shows,
music, drinks, complimentary food options, and a weekly drawing that
gives everyone who enters a chance to go home a winner.

This Saturday is a perfect example. We've booked not one but two
exotic bellydancing acts (Serpens, Shaell) that we know you won't be
able to resist. Combine them with a CD release party for The
Birthday Massacre, three hot DJs (Phae, DuJour, Gleek), two
impressive vendors (radio-active- music.com, Maile Man), and all the
usual extras, all for just a $5.00 cover, and we bet you can't find
any better deal--especially given our admission and drink discounts--
in D.C. for sure!

BELLYDANCERS!

Our headline act this Saturday is Serpens; and, as some of you may
already suspect given the name, they not only perform the ancient
Eastern art but do so accompanied by live snakes!

Serpens is a relatively new group, but both of its members have
studied bellydancing for many years. Urvashi is well known in
Washington bellydancing circles, currently a leader of the troupe
Gypsy Hips. Farasha, a licensed veterinary technician by day, also
performs with the group Rhythm and Cues. Dancing together with their
pair of boas, they'll leave you amazed and begging for more.

Opening for Serpens will be Shaell, a Midnight regular much admired
in the local gothic scene for her dance floor moves and stylish dress.

Serpens will be filming this appearance, and you can take pictures as
well. However, in order to guarantee the safety of the snakes (and
our attendees), and to keep The Meeting Place's insurers happy, we've
imposed a strict "no interaction" policy. Only Serpens members and
their assistants will be able to hold or touch the snakes, and close-
up shots will be prohibited. Bring your zoon lens.

This is going to be a "don't miss" show for sure!.."