Souls of Splendor San Francisco Premiere Screening
Get your tickets now: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/214622

Delancey Street Screening Room
600 Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94107

DOORS at 7:30! Film at 8:00pm!

Join Gout Films for the premiere screening of SOULS OF SPLENDOR -- a comedic short about being Gay, Geek, and creatively lost in San Francisco.

The film comes in at under 25 minutes, but we hope you'll stay for a Q&A with our cast and crew, and maybe for an after party too!

Souls of Splendor features the story of Leo, a black, gay comic book store clerk and writer who is dealing with his own complicated relationship to his art. He feels left behind by his ex-boyfriend Joe (a successful white artist) and creatively stuck in a place of self-sabotage and distraction. Although steeped in the worlds of comic geeks and San Francisco gay culture, Leo feels alienated from both. He finds the success of others unfair but can not seem to budge himself out of his creative rut. When he sits down to write, distractions abound in the form of video games and his alter-egos  a straight, white superhero named Captain Fabulous and Franz Kafka (yes, THE Franz Kafka)  who argue with him and offer little solace. After an overdue confrontation with his ex-boyfriend, Leo realized that metamorphosis comes from within and has nothing to do with fairness or luck.

Written and directed by long-time collaborators Audra Wolfmann and Desmond Miller (Gout Films), Souls of Splendor was shot entirely in San Francisco with local talent. Special thanks to all those who donated to the cause, Dockers for their Wear The Pants grant, and to the Amazing Fantasy comic book shop.

Now let's hear it for our...

Talented cast: James A. Martin, B. Warden Lawlor, Steve Bologna, Karl Schackne, Indra Lowenstein, Will McMichael, Orson Pigeon, Robert Levy, Todd Pickering, Brett Stillo, Randy Johnson, Adrian Daub, Evan Kaminsky, Jeff Bostic, Ken Hadley, Jeffrey Gullett, Lawrence Chandler, Max Chandler, Patrick Martin, Jasmine Richau, Paul Almy, aLeXis GuTieRrEz, Derek Shockey, Ian Wolfley.

Talented crew: Gabriel Wheeler, Joyce Tang, Grimes Grimm, Jon Bastian, Brett Stillo, Melanie Paulina, Tarin Muir, Jenny Temple, Lindsey Green, Jose Montesinos, Brett Stillo.

Talented composers: David Copenhafer & Adam Josef.

Talented Artists: Gene Guilmette, Wayne Shellabarger, Ken Hadley, Jeff Bostic.

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Tenderloin Christmas Hustler: Occupy the 'Loin!
Phoenix Theatre
San Francisco, CA

With the economy being what it is, amateurs are taking up the "oldest profession"-- but this Christmas, you should treat yourself to the real pros of the Tenderloin, as everyone's favorite hustlers return for their third year!

Join Santa Bear and his hot-buttered elves, not-so Tiny Tim, leather stud Dominic, and gender-plenty Holly Berry, as they educated their new recruit T.C., and thwart the machinations of the bitter Crystal Miss.

Get your half-priced tix here: http://www.goldstar.com/events/san-francisco-ca/tenderloin-christmas-hustler-occupy-the-loin

Regular tix here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/203963

Join Gout Films for two premiere screening of SOULS OF SPLENDOR -- a comedic short about being Gay, Geek, and creatively lost in San Francisco.

-- LA types: Catch a special screening of a rough cut of Souls of Splendor at BENT CON, the LGBT comic convention in Los Angeles, this Sunday (12/4) at 5pm. More info on our Facebook invite: http://www.facebook.com/events/141099442660084/

-- San Franciscans! The Souls of Splendor San Francisco premiere screening is all set for Thursday, January 12th at the Delancey Street Screening Room! The film comes in at under 25 minutes, but we hope you'll stay for a Q&A with our cast and crew, and maybe for an after party too! Buy tickets here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/214622

If you’re into the Facebook, join us for updates and discussions: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Souls-of-Splendor/209800439041197

Souls of Splendor trailer!

We're proud to unveil...the Souls of Splendor trailer! This is the film I made with my writing partner Desmond Miller. As we like to say, it's about "being Gay, Geek, and creatively lost in San Francisco."

Enjoy! Share with friends! Play it for those you love...

We have some other exciting news as well:

-- You can catch a special screening of a rough cut of Souls of Splendor at BENT CON, the LGBT comic convention in Los Angeles, the weekend of 12/3! We will have our exact screening time soon. More about Bent Con here: http://bent-con.org/

-- The Souls of Splendor premiere will happen in San Francisco on January 12th at the Delancey Street screening room! All donors, crew, and actors will be on the guest list if they RSVP. We will have tickets for sale for all others very, very soon. More info on that coming your way.

-- If you're into the Facebook, join us for updates and discussions:

 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Souls-of-Splendor/209800439041197

See what happens when The Facts of Life meets Heathers meets slasher flicks.

HALLOWEEN! The Ballad of Michele Myers
When: Thursday – Sunday, October 27-30, at 8pm
Where: CounterPULSE 1310 Mission Street @ 9th, San Francisco

Tickets: Regular $20 / Students $15
Online at http://michelemyers.eventbrite.com
or from Counterpulse.org, 1-800-838-3006

We kept the climactic ending to this new horror musical a secret at the staged singing in August but now ALL will be REVEALED!!

HALLOWEEN! THE BALLAD OF MICHELE MYERS is musical parody of America’s obsession with slasher films mashed up with black comedy teen movies such as Heathers along with a heavy dash of one of TV’s scariest sitcoms from the 80s, The Facts of Life:

“Mrs. Skerritt chaperons 4 school ‘girls’ up to the lake for a fun-filled Halloween dance over at the boys’ camp. But someone also invited crazed tranny killer Michele Myers to crash the party! Watch her slash through her victims to a disco beat! Dos-i-do and try to evade her bloody gaze! Rock out with your cock out and it just might get snipped! Shriek in horror at her unmasking! Freddy, Jason, and Michael scared your breathless…now it’s HER TURN!”

HALLOWEEN stars a bevy of local drag and performing artist talent: Raya Light, Steven Satyricon, Trixxie Carr, Audra Wolfmann, Honey Mahogany, Flynn Witmeyer, Robert Grammel aka Pristine Condition, Samuel Palmer, and Kai Medeiros.

Written by Raya Light and Todd Pickering
Directed by Todd Pickering

Photo Credit: Jose A Guzman Colon

Michele Myers T-shirts available from Raya Light or at Retro Fit Vintage, 910 Valencia St (between 20th St & Liberty St)

Odessa Lil to MC...this Thursday, 10/13....

Curvicious Cabaret presents an all star burlesque tribute to your favorite iconic horror films! From classic thrillers to modern chillers, we'll get your blood pumping and your heart racing!

With special guest from Detroit Rock City:
TWINKLETOES MCGEE!

Plus:
Lola Martinet!
Dorian Faust!
Cupcake!
Pickles Kintaro!
Grace Bones!
Lady Satan!
Sparkly Devil!
Stage Kitten Bootsy LaRue!

With your Mistress of Ceremonies, Odessa Lil!

Doors at 9pm, show at 10pm

$10, 21+

The Blue Macaw
2565 Mission St
San Francisco, CA

LINK

For updates on the progress of SOULS OF SPLENDOR, the film I'm making with Desmond Miller, please check out our Facebook page! JOIN US!! ONE OF US!! ONE OF US!!!

We're done with shooting and are currently editing! Look for us at film festivals soon!

Souls of Splendor Teaser!

A few words from me and Desmond Miller about our film SOULS OF SPLENDOR. Music by Adam Josef. Poster by Wayne Shellabarger. Special effects by Brett Stillo.



Help us out and visit us at http://www.indiegogo.com/Souls-of-Splendor!!

Help fund our film!
I've co-written a short film with my long-time friend Desmond Miller called SOULS OF SPLENDOR! We're set to shoot it this September in San Francisco, employing local actors and crew, but we need your help!Please check out our page on Indiegogo to find out more about the film and where you fit in!

WHERE'S ODESSA LIL, MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES, GONNA BE NEXT?

Friday, July 22

6pm

SOM BAR

Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Join us for a happy hour event featuring:

-DJ ExtraLars
-Burlesque performances brought to you by Red Hots Burlesque including: Pickles Kintaro, Josie Starre, the Pink Secret, and Barbary Doll
-MC Odessa Lil, Mistress of Ceremonies
-Raffle prizes!

Hosted by Team In Training Participant Denee' Hanna:

"Proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, as part of my commitment with Team in Training to run the Nike Women's Half-Marathon this October, here in San Francisco. This cause is near and dear to me, as I almost lost my cousin to Hodgkins Lymphoma. Last year celebrated her 10 year anniversary of being cancer free - I cheered her on as she ran in he very event I have committed to running myself! Inspired by her courage and strength, I am running to save lives! So let's have some fun, dance to some sick old school hip-hop beats, watch some sparkly ladies dance, and party for a good cause!"

No advanced purchase necessary. Suggested donation: $10 - $20
contact deneehanna@gmail.com if you are interested in donating a raffle item.

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATION OF TIME AND SERVICES (not an inclusive list):
-Dottie Lux, Red Hots Burlesque
-DJ ExtraLars
-Jacobo and Nhu, Som Bar
-Bay Functional Fitness
-PSI Bands
-Sparkly Devil and Curvicious!
-Bombshell Betty and Randy Johnson

TONIGHT!

Our short film LUCHA MAGNIFICO is showing at Forbidden Island in Alameda as part of the

The 3rd Annual Long Day Short Film Festival of Alameda!!

Forbidden Island

1304 Lincoln

Alameda, CA

Info here: http://ldsf.tumblr.com/

HEY! I'm a Primitive Screwhead!
Come check out Much Ado About Lebowski
Friday, June 3 at 7:00pm - June 26

CELLspace
2050 Bryant Street
San Francisco, CA

Tickets: $20 Advanced Tickets, $25 at Door. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/168719

Every Fri, Sat & Sun in June (except Father's Day, June 19)
White Russians served @ 7pm. Show starts at 8pm.
...21+

Back by popular demand after an entire summer of sold out shows in 2010 (starring Alfred Muller as a brand new Lebowski!), Much Ado About Lebowski is a live staged parody about a man named Sir Geoffery of Lebowski, who lived a simple, humble life until the day he was mistaken for Geoffery of Lebrowski. On that day, one man's quiet life turns into utter chaos full of kidnappings, escaped prisoners, rug peeing, theatrical porn, and a severed toe.

Join the Primitive Screwheads in this wildly unique Comedy of Errors that's a mishmash of an old Elizabethan text and the Cohen Brothers' Big Lebowski and Raising Arizona that features:

- Live Minstrels Playing Classic Songs
- A Dancing Greek Chorus
- Bowling Balls
- Rug Peeing

The Audra Dress?

The multi-talented Delilah has made the SF Indie Fashion blog with the Audra Dress (yep, because I'm wearing it in the photo!)...
Check it out!
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WHERE'S ODESSA LIL GONNA BE NEXT?

April 2:

Prepare for EXCITEMENT! It's the Return of...

CABARET PERILOUS!

SATURDAY *APRIL 2ND* DOORS 9PM

Acrobats & Dare-Devils! Tantalizing Beauty!
Singers! Dancers! & Gala Entertainments Galore!

w/special guests! from Philadelphia, PA!

*THE SQUIDLING BROTHERS CIRCUS-SIDESHOW!*

plus!
SISTER KATE!
Bunny Pistol!
Room for Cream!
Pole-Acrobat Kara Nova!
Accordianista Amber Lee Baker!
Displayed Labors Sideshow!

Hosted by Odessa Lil
& The Mai-Tai Go-Go Dancers!

Musical Guests! The Maestros of Voodoo Swing
SLIM JENKINS!
http://www.slimjenkins.com/

Doors 9PM Show 10PM
$10 All Night 21 & Up

THE UPTOWN CLUB
1928 Telegraph Ave. Oakland
(1 block from 19th Street BART!)

Thanks Muni Diaries!

One of my favorite local blogs, Muni Diaries, has posted a piece about the day I went on a 38-Geary odyssey with talented photographer / all-round fascinating guy Gabriel Wheeler. You see, Gabriel has set out to photograph a journey on each and every Muni line in San Fransiscee! He calls his project Destination Nowhere, a title that pretty much captures the feeling of riding on Muni.

Check out the article: http://www.munidiaries.com/2011/02/09/neo-vaudeville-on-the-38-geary/

And here a couple of pictures from our adventure:

Moholy Ground Magazine Announces Launch Parties & Exhibition at Root Division

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 29, 7-11pm
Exhibition Dates: January 27 – February 5, 2011 (closed on Sunday)
Closing Party: February 5, 2011, 7-11pm

Opening Reception and Closing Party – $5 to $20 sliding scale

Root Division
3175 17th Street (at South Van Ness)
San Francisco, CA 94110
http://rootdivision.org

The Moholy Ground Project, Inc. is proud to present the official launch of Moholy Ground Magazine, a journal of photography that creates unique opportunities for artists from the San Francisco Bay Area to gain exposure, experience, and present significant new work in a stunning print format. Issue 1 of Moholy Ground Magazine hit the stands in May of 2010 and features the work of Gabriel Wheeler, Leo Docuyanan, Amal Mongia, and John Coyne.

Issue 2 of Moholy Ground Magazine is about to be unleashed and the magazine is celebrating with a 10-day exhibit and two parties at Root Division. Work from photographers featured in issue 2 (including Trevor Traynor, Unnikrishnan Raveendranathan, Josie Ramondetta, Scott Walker, Scott MacDonald, and Richard H. Hart) will be on display as well as work by Gabriel Wheeler, Leo Docuyanan, and more.

The exhibit runs from January 27th through February 5th and kicks off with an opening reception on Saturday, January 29th, featuring DJs Boom Bostic (BAM), Droogs, and Mike Bee (KUSF / Amoeba Music), a video collage installation by Gabriel Wheeler, and tarot card readings by James Haas. Don’t miss the Moholy Ground Photo Booth Orgy manned by staff photographers.

The closing party on February 5th is an event not to be missed, full of burlesque, music, variety acts, a repeat appearance of the Photo Booth Orgy, and more video collage work from Gabriel Wheeler. Mistress of Ceremonies Odessa Lil will present a bevy of burlesque beauties and vaudeville shenanigans with The Indra, sAssy HotBuns, Josie Starre, Lily LaRouge, Bootsy LaRue, Red Velvet, Lezzie McFaggerson, Darky and the Round Guy, and McPuzo and Trotsky. Plus, special guest band Nero Nava! Cut a rug with DJs Boom Bostic (BAM) and Count Fink (The Flakes).

Admission to both the opening reception and closing party is on a sliding scale of $5 to $20. Issues of Moholy Ground Magazine will be available for purchase.

NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED FOR ODESSA LIL:

Ladies Love Lube -- Wrestling for a Great Cause!

Wednesday, January 19 at 9:00pm

Lube wrestling, raffle, and debauchery...all for a $10 entry fee to benefit a great cause! GRRRL (Girls Reclaiming Revolutionary Recreational Learning).

GRRRL empowers girls ages 6-12, of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds through sports, as well as health, leadership, and social justice education.

Odessa Lil to MC!

El Rio

3158 Mission St (@ Cesar Chavez)

San Francisco, CA

Moholy Ground Magazine Launch Parties & Exhibition at Root Division Gallery

Closing Party: February 5, 2011, 7-10pm

$5 to $20 sliding scale

Performer info to come!

Root Division
3175 17th Street (at South Van Ness)
San Francisco, CA 94110
http://rootdivision.org/