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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Live on the Drive: Elves Annouce Strike on Commercial Drive

Here are some highlights from RC Weslowski's Christmas Special, December 16th. Including a surprise announcement from Jinxy the Elf, shop steward at Santa's workshop.

Last minute talks between Labor and Claus averted, what would have been a Christmas disaster for countless millions of boys and girls worldwide.

Watch for a cameo by spoken word artist Shannon Rayne, as a vampy fairie!

Video footage supplied by Warren Fulton (who bears a striking resemblance to Jinxy the Elf, by the way).

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This week on Wax Poetic

Tune in Wednesday, December 31, at 2pm to Co-op Radio, 102.7 fm for a little taste of what Commercial Drive is becoming famous for internationally. This New Year's special features the cohosts' favourite spoken word recordings of 2008.
No doubt there will be some local legends on the playlist.

Check out the website for more details:
http://poetryradio.blogspot.com

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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Best of the Season...






Commercial Drive - Live!

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Special Event: New Years Eve Burlesque @ The WISE


Chaz Royal's 4th Annual
New Years Eve Burlesque Bash
December 31st 2008
2 Shows, 7pm & 11pm

Appearing at:
The W.I.S.E. Hall, 1882 Adanac, East Vancouver

Tickets exclusively at: Clubzone.com

http://www.clubzone.com/events/Vancouver/118954/newyearseve


For interview & photo requests please contact Chaz Royal by email at chazroyal@hotmail.com
or call during business hours at (604) 722-6141


Producer Chaz Royal is a name that sets the precedent in Burlesque entertainment worldwide
having produced Burlesque eve

STARRING A CAST OF INTERNATIONAL BURLESQUE BEAUTIES!

~PERLE NOIRE~ *Direct from New Orleans*

Winner of 'Best New Debut' Miss Exotic World '08

-The Black Pearl is a naturally gifted dancer who helped shape New Orleans Burlesque Nouveau. She pays tribute to the Great Josephine Baker with New Orleans own "Bustout Burlesque". She has been featured in the L.A Times, Times Picayune and recently won Best Debut at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Pageant. Perle Noire is a show stopper & one of the World's best kept secrets!

~FUCHSIA FOXXX~ *Direct from Seattle*
Voted Seattle's Best Bellydancer '07-08

-Fuchsia FoXXX has fused a variety of traditions and experiences creating her own unique hybrid of exotic dance. Pulling inspiration from ancient dance to contemporary musical influences, a background and degree in the visual arts, Roller Derby training in John Waters stomping ground, and almost 10 Years of Belly Dance performing. Fuchsia brings passion, decadence and crisp execution to stages across the globe!

*LOCAL STARLETS INCLUDE:

*CECILIA BRAVO*

-Cecilia Bravo is a Vancouver Burlesque Pioneer, having produced the legendary Fluffgirl Burlesque Revue, originally appearing at the W.I.S.E. Hall over a decade ago. She is known for her saucy stage shows & elaborate costuming. After performing this past year across Europe, her Vancouver return will be a highlight of the NYE Burlesque Bash.

*BURGUNDY BRIXX*

-Burgundy Brixx, producer of Kitty Nights brings her glamorous and polished sense of coy showmanship to every performance. Heavily influenced by the fantastically feathered showgirls and Hollywood glamour-gals of the 1920's, 30's and 40's, as well as by classic burlesque, vaudeville, magic, and european circus acts. Burgundy Brixx has a big bag of Trixx, so when you come out to watch, be prepared to be delighted...and to expect the unexpected!

*SHABOOBIE BOOBERELLA*

-An animated performer of Burlesque, Go-Go, Disco, Polynesian, African, Cabaret and a touch of tap, Shaboobie is a gal who knows how to 'Shimmy & Shake'! Descending from the land down under, she is now a Vancouver native with her own show Pink Flamingo. Having this special achiever on board will make for a well rounded NYE party!

*LADY AURORA*

-An original Femme Fetale, Lady Aurora brings the classic art of the tease! While vamping it up on stage, this glitter girly can bring down the house with her tantalizing tassle twirls. This creative cutie returns bringing her special style for another NYE Burlesque Bash for the history books!

*JAMOCHA*

-Jamocha is a skilled dancer who brings classic elements to her signature show with a modern twist. She has competed in several competitions across the country & returns to Vancouver for an exclusive engagement with the NYE Burlesque Bash. This vivacious vixen is best shaken, not stirred.

GO GO DANCING with

*JENNY MAGENTA*

Hosted by ~ARMITAGE SHANKS~ *Seattle, NYC, London*

-Armitage Shanks is an entertainer to be reckoned with! He has the dark, satirical humour of a traditional, twisted ringmaster; the bold energy, charm and wit that could give any contemporary comedian a run for his money; and the true showmanship that will guarantee to keep the show flowing, and command the attention of the crowd to run with it. He is your quintessential compere for any occasion. Credits include Seattle's Circus Contraption & host of Chaz Royal's London Burlesque Festival & Sexy Circus Sideshow.

*DJ Purrrfessor*

-Producer of Kitty Nights, Vancouver's weekly Burlesque Revue, The Purrrfessor will be sharing the DJ decks bringing a wicked blend of trashy euro dance tunes to compliment the high energy of the infamous after dance party!

*DJ Chaz Royale*

-Chaz Royal is known in many circles as one of the driving forces behind today's international burlesque scene. Through his ongoing travels Chaz has aquired a rare & unique collection of music that includes exciting selections of tracks from the past 100 years.



*MIDNIGHT AMATEUR BURLESQUE
STRIP TEASE CONTEST
$300 CASH PURSE, WINNER TAKE ALL!


Please email for registration details. Deadline Dec 30th. Email ChazRoyal@Hotmail.com

Subject: NYE Burlesque Contest/ Vancouver

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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Live on the Drive: Events at Ziggy Books

Sunday evening I went to an interesting salon at Ziggy Books.
Jocelyne Robinson discussed her recycled art work and Zophia Kiefer talked about her amazing story of going from a glamourous life to living in a tent in Science World's tent city.


Also upcoming at Ziggy's this month:
Check out these other fun and interesting events taking place there in the next little while, or go to their website at www.ziggybooks.blogspot.com.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Music: Clancy's Angels @ the Wise





Clancy's Angels;
are 20 singers and players who perform BIG rock Anthems (oh ya, and most of them are hot babes! -ed.)


HARMONIZER 3
Clancy's Angels and special guests
Saturday December 13th, 8pm - Midnight
@ the WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac Street @ Victoria Drive

Tickets: $15.00 @ Highlife Records,
1317 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X5
(604) 251-6964

Or contact info@clancysangels.ca

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Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Special Event: Chaz Royal's 4th Annual New Years Eve Burlesque Bash


Chaz Royal's 4th Annual
New Years Eve Burlesque Bash
December 31st 2008
2 Shows, 7pm & 11pm

Appearing at:
The W.I.S.E. Hall, 1882 Adanac, East Vancouver

Tickets exclusively at: Clubzone.com
http://www.clubzone.com/events/Vancouver/118954/newyearseve

STARRING A CAST OF INTERNATIONAL BURLESQUE BEAUTIES!
including
~PERLE NOIRE~
*Direct from New Orleans*
Winner of 'Best New Debut' Miss Exotic World '08

Producer Chaz Royal is a name that sets the precedent in Burlesque entertainment worldwide
having produced Burlesque eve

*MIDNIGHT AMATEUR BURLESQUE
STRIP TEASE CONTEST
$300 CASH PURSE, WINNER TAKE ALL!

Please email for registration details. Deadline Dec 30th. Email ChazRoyal@Hotmail.com

Subject: NYE Burlesque Contest/ Vancouver

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Music: Opera Pro Cantanti @ the Wise Hall


Canada's only repertoire opera company calls the Wise Hall at Victoria and Adanac home, alternating 5 classical operas through its season.

On Tuesday, December 9th, 7:00 pm, they present our stirring new production of I Puritani. Bellini`s Bel Canto masterpiece, I Puritani is an English Civil War tale of political heroism, love, madness and lovers reunited. I Puritani was Bellini's last great melodic masterpiece. Come and hear Julie Duerichen in the role made famous by Callas and Sutherland.

Then on Sunday, December 14th they present a matinée (2:00 pm) performance of our much-loved Lucia di Lammermoor. With its famous mad scene, Lucia di Lammermoor is one of the crowning glories of the Bel Canto repertoire. Clan rivalry and family pride intersect with passionate love to create a compelling tragedy. The work is also the source of opera's most famous sextet and a number of its most famous arias.

Show times and info on their website: http://www.operaprocantanti.com

Here's a small sample from their production of La Triviata.


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Special Event: RC Weslowski's 3rd Annual Christmas Special

As you know (hopefully) the first half of the night will be family friendly with stuff suitable for kids. And then we send them off to bed to get a bit naughty.

Feel free to dress up in something suitable for a special occasion. There will be some sort of prize for best outfit.

We're also going to have a candy cane suck off! See who can make Rudolph's nose glow first. (Start practising!) Also added...holiday wisdom from drunken Uncle Marty. JR will be playing the jangle balls. You can sit on Santa's face to win a present from Bobby the Elf. And much more silliness. We might even have time for communal story time.

We start at 8pm. Break about 9:15. And then come back at 9:30 for the second half.

I hope to see you there in your holiday flair.


Date:
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Time:
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Location:
Cafe Deux Soleils
Street:
2096 Commercial Drive (5th ave and Commercial)
City/Town:
Vancouver, BC
Contact Info
Phone:
6042159230
Email:


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Literary: 2004 Daemon"s Revenge



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Note: The author will be reading from his work on Co-op Radio 102.7 fm, on Wednesday, December 10th at 2pm on Wax Poetic. Find out more at www.poetryradio.blogspot.com

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Sunday, December 07, 2008

Community Profile: Tim Ho's Hits the Drive


This week saw the opening of the Drive's first Tim Hortons in the El Mercato. Bavarian Cream anyone?

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Saturday, December 06, 2008

Picture of the Day: Red Sky @ Night



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Friday, December 05, 2008

Special Event: Got Craft @ Legion


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Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Visual Art: Turning Point and Germano @ Brittania


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Special Event: Guest Director @ the Rio


Josh Gilbert (seen here with Tommy and wife Shelby Chong) director of AKA Tommy Chong the documentary the Us Government doesn't want you to see...will be @ the Rio Theatre Sat night Dec 6th for our Cheech and Chong Tribute
Show starts at midnight $15 @ the door
We'll do a Q&A after the screening of AKA and then we'll show Up in Smoke! Rumor has it Tommy Chong might make an appearance...we'll keep you posted..

http://www.akatommychong.com/trailer.htm

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Monday, December 01, 2008

Live on the Drive: Out on the Town

I've been out and about a great deal lately, and thought I'd share with you some of the faces i've run into.






Caught the very last performance of Blind God at Falconetti's recently. The band was a bit too much for neighbors and so the boys bid adieu, temporarily, at least. These are a couple of perspectives of Blind God frontman Dave "Deadman " Olajide.























Kali Jones, owner of Ziggy Books, featured in an earlier Commercial Drive - Live story, immerses herself in some great reading from her father's collection.













Social butterflies, Corrine Ellington (left), who recently started work as a handy-person for a not-for-profit social services org, and Michelle Hersey, owner operator of the D'Hersey Dance Co., a company specializing in dance for young people.








Dave Gowan of the near-legendary Buttless Chaps did his best to work the crowd with a pelting of 80's top 40 at the Wise Hall's 40th anniversary party.

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