ARIAS WITH A TWIST

BASIL WITH A ARIAS

joey arias & basil twist premiered their performance art @ the red cat theater last night~ november 19th, 2009. the show was cute as a button. it brought back all the innocences of vaudeville theater, mixed with the good ol' gays from the east village of the 1980s. the production relies on the audience's willingness to sit back, relax and share their imagination with joey.


i have know MISS ARIAS since the 1970s(!) when calling a guy 'miss' was considered campy, (now it's formal) he was the person who most represented the idea of fioriucci, new wave and gay culture in NYC, during the best of times. i remember like it was yesterday when joey along with a stunning klaus nomi, were backup singers for davie bowie's once-in-a-lifetime performance of TVC15 on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE,( circa 1979). later joey was the embodiment of wigstock by the channeling of billie holiday. brought back from the grave and high as a kite! in his golden years miss arias had a long run in vegas.


director BASIL TWIST is a one-of-a-kind artist and the sole american graduate of the École Supérieure Nationale des Arts de la Marionnette. he is the master of puppetry, like the great bluebeard. twist has received an obie award and a guggenheim fellowship. he is also a fellow kink.


the show was a sweet rendition of classic theater, mixed with some sleeze, fetish and a great scene of two gigantic deamon puppets, first jacking off in a three way with joey, then the two finish each other off.
what a treat.

the costumes are by theirry mugler, once a fashion king, now king of surgery, with all his talent still intact.


@ the REDCAT THEATER thru december 13th. run, don't walk... take the subway!, (yes LA has one)

MORMON SUPERCUTS

if you can't be a mormon, you can at least look like one. get a haircut by one!

ANOTHER DEAD GAY BOY

well it's happened once again. over the weekend the brutalized body of gay teen George Steven Lopez Mercado was found by the side of a road in Puerto Rico. The police investigator suggested that he deserved what he got because of the "type of lifestyle" he was leading.

posting courtesy- Andy Towle
According to an iReport by Chrisopher Pagan: "On November 14 the body of a gay 19 year old was found a few miles away from the town in which he was residing in called Caguas. He was a very well known person in the gay community of Puerto Rico, and very loved. He was found on the site of an isolated road in the city of Cayey, he was partially burned, decapitated, and dismembered, both arms, both legs, and the torso. This has caused a huge reaction from the gay community here, but its a difficult situation. Never in the history of Puerto Rico has a murder been classified as a hate crime. Even though we have to follow federal mandates and laws, many of the laws in which are passed in the USA such as Obama’s new bill, do not always directly get practiced in Puerto Rico. The police agent that is handling this case said on a public televised statement that 'people who lead this type of lifestyle need to be aware that this will happen'. As If the boy murdered Jorge Steven Lopez was asking to get killed..."
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LADY GAGA AT MOCA

lady gaga gave a show stopping performance last night for the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles’s 30th Anniversary Gala yesterday one-night-only production.


the production was directed by artist Francesco Vezzoli, (who also created the perfume art piece greed- directed by roman polanski).

“The music is a new song by Gaga called Speechless. which is rather different from most of the music we have heard from her, more dramatic.

gaga was accompanied by the bolshoi ballet,(one of the oldest and most prestigious schools of ballet in the world, located in Moscow, Russia).

this one-night-only event of the season production. One of a kind objects and costumes created by renowned contemporary artists and designers.


The pink piano pained with butterflies is by Damien Hirst, (known as the richest living artist, and creator of the Love of God, a human skull recreated in platinum and adorned with approximately $30,000,000 worth of diamonds. It was modelled on an 18th century skull, but the only surviving human part of the original is the teeth).



Gaga's hat was created by Frank Gehry, ( best-known for designing the titanium-covered Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Basque Country, Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles, Experience Music Project in Seattle, Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis, Dancing House in Prague, Czech Republic and the MARTa Museum in Herford, Germany.


The masks are director Baz Luhrmann, (director of moulin rouge and romeo +juliet) and his wife, Catherine Martin, (his costume designer) works of art.


the dress with the chandelier like crystal skirt was designed by Miuccia Prada,




the make-up was by friend billy b, who's creating incredible looks with gaga lately as in the bad romance video.

and the hair was by syd curry my longtime friend and former collaborator back in the day when i was a sylist.

SHOES-SHOES-SHOES-OHMYGOD!

shoes are getting sexier and kinkier all the time. joy o joy! check out these gems- christian dior's sky high- platforms with fetility goddess heels, designed by surgery queen~ john galliano

MOTHER SUPERIOR CALLS JULIE ANDREWS A CUNT FACE

clip from the sound of music

THE DIRTY SHOW-LA

the dirty show LA was so much fun. going strong in detroit for over 10 years, the dirty show debuted in LA at a sleezy hotel called city center motel. if you missed yesterday, you have another chance tonight-saturday. make sure you check out my photography!

all photos courtesy- DAVE NAZ

steve diet goedde-rick castro-oriana nazworthy-michael simmons


ORIANA NAZWORTHY and the moving vagina



Rules- You must be 18 and over to enter.
You must have a valid Photo ID.
Absolutely no cameras. (Except ours).

Dress Code-
Anything goes. You should be comfortable- unless being tied-up and restrained or something is what you want to do.





INFORMATION
There will be a $10 minimum donation at the door.

A two-night stay, unlike any other— at the fabulous City Center Motel in Downtown Los Angeles.

greggy bojorquez-rick castro

We are taking over the entire East Wing of the motor court. Each room will be luxuriously appointed with skintallating erotic works from over 100 artists from all over the world. The exhibition is completely uncensored, and features leading edge artists from many backgrounds working within the theme including many of the biggest names in modern erotica. A special once in-a-lifetime collection that will never be assembled under one roof again.



ORIANA admiring my photo of tony ward as a biker babe.

It opens on Friday the 13th, at 7pm to 11pm — which will be your lucky day if you are in the market for amazing exotic art. Come early for best selection. The entrance will be through the alley, in the back of the motel. There are plenty of inexpensive parking lots and ample street parking. The fun will continue to a secret location announced at the exhibition.

Saturday, Nov. 14th is the Gala, from 6pm -11pm and continuing with an after-party at Fetish Nation. we advise you to come early. You should bring your checkbook and credit cards, because you won't want to have to drive home to get them when you see that piece of art you can't live without.
Location:
CITY CENTER MOTEL
1135 West 7th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017

- -- --- ----- --------------------------------- FEATURING ------------------------------ ----- --- -- -
Aaron Hawkes, Alex Aviles, Alva Bernadine (UK), Annie Sprinkle, April Segedi, Ashley (UK), Astrid Kuver, Barry Noland, Billy Ogawa, Billy Pacak, Bob Coulter, Brad Miller, Brian Viveros, Bruce La Bruce, Bryan Barnes, BT Charles, Bunny Yeager, Carolyn Weltman, Chad Michael Ward, Charly B, Charles Green, Chas Ray Krider, Chris Maher, Christine Kessler, Christopher Wright, Clive Barker, Colln Christian, Collin Rae, Corey Godfrey, Cory Marc, Damon Hill, Dan Armand, Dave Naz, Douglas Cason, Ed Fox, Elizabeth Stephens, Eric Kroll, Erin Frost, Eva Midgley, Francois Dubeau, Fredric Fontenoy (FR), Gary Breckheimer, Gary Lee, Geza X, Gina King, Glenn Barr, Gregory de la Haba, HR Giger, Harald Seiwert, Heidi Bluegirl, Hugo, J. L. Robbins, Jason Yates, Jeff Wack, Jeremy Harvey, Jeremy MF Thomson, Juan Martin Del Campo, Jill Greenberg, Jeff Faerber, John Martin, John Santerineross, Julie Simone, Justice Howard, Keith Mueller, Ken Keirns, Kenny Scharf, Kurt Hernon, Lara Allport (AU), Lisa Boyle, Lisolette Gilcrest, Marc DeBauch, Marilyn Zimmerwoman, Mark Arminski, Mark Dancey, Marne Lucas, Michael Breyette, Michael Manning, Michael Rosen, Michael Siu, Mike Williams, Missy Suicide, Niagara, Nicole Steen (CA), Nina Friday, Pablo Davis, Passia Pandora, Paul Rumsey, Peter Keresztury, Pierre Radisic (Belg), Ken Josephson, R. Alan Warren, Renard Garr, Richard Avery,
Rick Castro, Rick Morris, Rik Garret, Robert Rosenheck, Robyn Breen, Rod McDonald, Roger White, Ron Zakrin, Ronald Shelley, Ross Brownsdon, Ross Johnston, Sam Holden, Samarel (Israel), Simon Barret, Stacy Lande, Stan Konowitz, Steve Diet Goedde, Sue Rynski (FR) Taurus Burns, The Pizz, Theoni Sapounas, Tom Porta (italy), Tom Thewes, Tracee Mae Miller, Travis Jonk, Travis Shinn, Tristan Eaton, Tulip Enterprises (GE), Vato, Victor Lightworship, Viva Van Story, Yonilab ... and more!

YOGA MESSAGES FROM MITHUN DUTTA

mithun dutta is a yogi that travels thru indian and asia with fellow yogi's & students. most recently to the himalaya's. dutta's practice is at once modern and traditional considering his young age. he is very inspirational.
yoga mithun dutta poses this meditation question for the week~ WHAT IS BEAUTY?
here are pics from his recent journeys-

Yoga can be defined as a complete science of life. It was originated in India many thousands of years ago. It is the most diversified spiritual practice in the world and crosses over many cultures including Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. Yoga also extends over multiple languages such as Hindi, Tibetan, Sanskrit and many more.


While in recent years the word "yoga" has been heard more in gyms than in religious discourse, "yoga" in its original sense has little to do with exercise. "Yoga" comes from the Sanskrit verb yuj, to yoke or unite. The goal of yoga is to unite oneself with God; the practice of yoga is the path we take to accomplish this.



A seeker asked, "What action shall I perform to attain God?" "If you wish to attain God" came the response, "there are two things you must know. The first is all efforts to attain God are of no avail."

"And the second?" the seeker asked.

"The second is that you must act as if you do not know the first!"

The stages in yoga:

- The Beginning Stage

- The Intermediate Stage

- The Advanced Stage

- The Achievement Stage

MARIJUANA CAFE OPENS IN PORTLAND

By Dan Cook
PORTLAND, Oregon- The United States' first marijuana cafe opened on Friday, posing an early test of the Obama administration's move to relax policing of medical use of the drug.

The Cannabis Cafe in Portland, Oregon, is the first to give certified medical marijuana users a place to get hold of the drug and smoke it -- as long as they are out of public view -- despite a federal ban.

"This club represents personal freedom, finally, for our members," said Madeline Martinez, Oregon's executive director of NORML, a group pushing for marijuana legalization.

"Our plans go beyond serving food and marijuana," said Martinez. "We hope to have classes, seminars, even a Cannabis Community College, based here to help people learn about growing and other uses for cannabis."

The cafe -- in a two-story building which formerly housed a speak-easy and adult erotic club Rumpspankers -- is technically a private club, but is open to any Oregon residents who are NORML members and hold an official medical marijuana card.

Members pay $25 per month to use the 100-person capacity cafe. They don't buy marijuana, but get it free over the counter from "budtenders". Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., it serves food but has no liquor license.
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PINUP?

do you find him sexy?
courtesy- marsorama

PINUP!

courtesy PLANET TAMPON

ALL HALLOW'S EVE AT THE MAGIC CASTLE

my mother, (bee) and I

during all hallows eve i took my family to the magic castle for my brother's 54, (!!) birthday. how scary is that?!
the event was very special since i can count on one hand the times we've been out as a family as adults.

my brother al and I, (i look awful, but i like this pic)


my mother- bee

we had dinner in the dante room, drank red wine while listening to irma; the ghost pianist, and saw the premiere of my dear friend roy johns's phantasmagoria. we also saw some victorian slight-of-hand in the parlor of prestidigitation and had a private tour of hodini's seance room. all in all a very memorable night was had by all. thanks you to roy johns for being such a doll for all these years!

my brother al, getting ready

WHO'S ANNOYING THE FUCK OUTTA ME

ERIC CANTOR- current republican minority whip. based on the actions and antics he has been up to since being elected he deserves to be whipped, and i don't mean in a good way.

eric cantor, born June 6, 1963, is the Republican representative of Virginia's 7th congressional district.

On November 19, 2008, he was unanimously elected Republican Whip for the 111th United States Congress after serving as chief deputy whip for the previous six years. Cantor is currently the only Jewish Republican in the United States Congress.
joe lieberman is an independent.
i never understand how blacks, gays and jews can find solace in the republican party.

On September 29, 2008 Cantor blamed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the initial failure of the $700 billion economic bailout bill. He noted that 94 Democrats voted against the measure, as well as 133 Republicans. He referred to Pelosi's proposal to appoint a Car czar to run the U.S. Automobile Industry Bailout as bureaucratic.

In February 2009, Cantor led Republicans in the House of Representatives in voting against the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and was a prominent spokesman in voicing the many issues he and his fellow Republicans had with the legislation. Cantor voted in favor of a 90% marginal tax rate increase on taxpayer financed bonuses, despite receiving campaign contributions from TARP recipient Citigroup.

Cantor supports strong United States-Israel relations. He cosponsored legislation to cut off all U.S. taxpayer aid to the Palestinian Authority and another bill calling for an end to taxpayer aid to the Palestinians until they stop unauthorized excavations on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
He has also introduced legislation to end aid to Palestinians.

In May 2008, Cantor said that the relationship America has with Israel is "a constant reminder of the greatness of America."

In November 2008, following Barack Obama's election as President, Cantor stated that a “stronger U.S.-Israel relationship” remains a top priority for him and that he would be “very outspoken” if Obama "did anything to undermine those ties."

Cantor lives with his wife, children. and his mother-in-law, Barbara Fine, who manages the cooking and shopping in the Cantor household, which is kosher.

Mrs. Cantor is a lawyer and certified public accountant. She founded, and from 1996 until 2008 was executive director of, the Virginia College Savings Plan (an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia.) She was also chairman of the board of the College Savings Plans Network. Mrs. Cantor is a Managing Director in a division of Emigrant Bank a subsidiary of New York Private Bank & Trust Corp. which was one of 47 private banks to receive bailout cash under the Troubled Asset Relief Program in exchange for preferred shares


In August 2008 news reports surfaced that Cantor was being considered as John McCain's Vice Presidential running mate, with McCain's representatives seeking documents from Cantor as part of its vetting process. However, in May 2009, a source who claimed affiliation with the McCain campaign denied those reports, calling them "a complete and total joke", and blaming "Cantor’s PR people" for being responsible for the false reports.
during obama's healthcare speech to congress, (the one where rep congressman joe wilson yelled out, "liar,") cantor texted on his blackberry the entire time, never once looking up. during the healthcare vote, when fellow rep joesph cao, voted yes, cantor immediately left the room.

THE BEST OF ERIC CANTOR


as this clips shows, eric cantor is a dumb bunny and master @ double speak. something he pick up from former sec of state- condolezza rice. despite being a good jewish boy and married with 3 children, rumors have persisted that cantor is gay. i do have to admit he's kinda hot in that swarmy/lawyer sorta way. the gay rumors became rampant when a report was leaked that cantor was spotted at a britney spears concert, (on the night of obama's press conference) without any of his children. when asked about this cantor, responded,
" i love britney. what's wrong with that?"

during the concert miss spears randomly shouted, "merry christmas," although the concert was in the month of march.

MORMONS NOW SUPPORT GAY RIGHTS, AS LONG AS IT'S NOT MARRIAGE

according to writer jennifer dobner — The Mormon church for the first time has announced its support of gay rights legislation, an endorsement that helped gain unanimous approval for Salt Lake city laws banning discrimination against gays in housing and employment.

The Utah-based church's support ahead of Tuesday night's vote came despite its steadfast opposition to gay marriage, reflected in the high-profile role it played last year in California's Proposition 8 ballot measure that barred such unions.

"The church supports these ordinances because they are fair and reasonable and do not do violence to the institution of marriage," Michael Otterson, the director of public affairs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said.

Passage made Salt Lake City the first Utah community to prohibit bias based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Under the two new ordinances, it is illegal to fire someone from their job or evict someone from their residence because they are lesbian, bisexual, gay or transgender.
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THE NEW LADY GAGA

featuring clothing by alexander mcqueen and tony ward as an extra, (first shot-right side)


and behind the scenes

HALLOWEEN WITH FRANCOIS SAGAT

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HOUSE PASSES HEALTH CARE BILL

history is in the making, the house passed a comprehesive healthcare bill, 220 to 215.
46 dems voted against the bill, (including dennis kucinich) all reps except one voted against the bill.

the vote brought stoic speaker of the house, nancy pelosi to tears, and caused rep minority whip, eric cantor's head to explode, thus forcing him to leave the room!- yah!!

according to huffington post- The House floor erupted in one of the loudest cheers the chamber has heard in years when Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), an hour before midnight, cast the 218th and deciding vote on landmark health care reform.
There were still six minutes and fifty-two seconds on the clock and the chair made a move to gavel the vote closed.
Democrats waived their opposition, keeping the vote open.
Almost every eye in the chamber darted to the far end of the GOP side, where the last possibility for a bipartisan bill sat wedged between Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) and Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska), both of whom were leaning on him, both literally and figuratively.
The White House, two sources told HuffPost, had been working hard to win the vote of Rep. Joseph Cao (R-La.), a freshman in a strongly Democratic district. The pro-life Cao's vote came into play when an amendment from Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) passed overwhelmingly, greatly restricting reproductive rights.
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WWF GOES GAY

THE DIRTY SHOW COMES TO LOS ANGELES

presenting, direct from detroit, (the motor city) The Dirty Show L.A. International Erotic Art Exhibition taking place next week in Los Angeles. This is an event not to be missed, featuring the best artists showcasing their erotic artworks in a motel setting.

Hope to see you there!!


Dirty Show L.A. International Erotic Art Exhibition

For ten years Detroit has been the home to the Dirty Show®, considered to be the largest erotic art exhibition in the world.

Now the Dirty Show has created a special two-day invitational exhibit in Los Angeles. Over 100 national and international artists will be plastering the walls of a downtown motel with a skin-tillating display of fine-art filth and sublime smut. The entire east wing of the City Center Motel will be perverted, er, converted to a multi-room gallery featuring modern erotica in all mediums.

While the show features many of the most important names in modern erotica, the exhibition includes many unexpected participants who normally hang in museums rather than motels.

FEATURING:

Aaron Hawkes, Alex Aviles, Alva Bernadine (UK), Annie Sprinkle, April Segedi, Ashley (UK), Astrid Kuver, Barry Noland, Billy Ogawa, Billy Pacak, Bob Coulter, Brad Miller, Brian Viveros, Bryan Barnes, BT Charles, Bunny Yeager, Carolyn Weltman, Chad Michael Ward, Charly B, Charles Green, Chas Ray Krider, Chris Maher, Christine Kessler, Christopher Wright, Clive Barker, Colln Christian, Collin Rae, Corey Godfrey, Cory Marc, Damon Hill, Dan Armand, Dave Naz, Douglas Cason, Ed Fox, Elizabeth Stephens, Eric Kroll, Erin Frost, Eva Midgley, Francois Dubeau, Fredric Fontenoy (FR), Gary Breckheimer, Gary Lee, Geza X, Gina King, Glenn Barr, Gregory de la Haba, HR Giger, Harald Seiwert, Heidi Bluegirl, Hugo, J. L. Robbins, Jason Yates, Jeff Wack, Jeremy Harvey, Jeremy MF Thomson, Juan Martin Del Campo, Jill Greenberg, Jeff Faerber, John Santerineross, Julie Simone, Justice Howard, Keith Mueller, Ken Keirns, Kenny Scharf, Kurt Hernon, Lara Allport (AU), Lisa Boyle, Lisolette Gilcrest, Marc DeBauch, Marilyn Zimmerwoman, Mark Arminski, Mark Dancey, Marne Lucas, Michael Breyette, Michael Manning, Michael Rosen, Michael Siu, Mike Williams, Missy Suicide, Niagara, Nicole Steen (CA), Nina Friday, Pablo Davis, Passia Pandora, Paul Rumsey, Peter Keresztury, Pierre Radisic (Belg), Ken Josephson, R. Alan Warren, Renard Garr, Richard Avery, Rick Castro, Rick Morris, Rik Garret, Robert Rosenheck, Robyn Breen, Rod McDonald, Roger White, Ron Zakrin, Ronald Shelley, Ross Brownsdon, Ross Johnston, Sam Holden, Samarel (Israel), Simon Barret, Stacey Lande, Stan Konowitz, Steve Diet Goedde, Sue Rynski (FR) Taurus Burns, The Pizz, Theoni Sapounas, Tom Porta (italy), Tom Thewes, Tracee Mae Miller, Travis Jonk, Travis Shinn, Tristan Eaton, Tulip Enterprises (GE), Vato, Victor Lightworship, Viva Van Story, Yonilab (FR)... and more!

Friday, Nov. 13th, 7pm - 11pm — The Opening, which will be your lucky day if you are in the market for some truly amazing exotic art. Come early for the best selection. The entrance will be through the alley, at the back of the motel. There are plenty of inexpensive parking lots and ample street parking. The fun will continue to a secret location announced at the exhibition.....

Saturday, Nov. 14th, 6pm -11pm —This is the Gala, and continuing with an after-party with Fetish Nation at Circus. In Detroit, our second night is usually bigger than opening night, so we advise you to come early, bring your credit cards, because you won't want to drive home to get them when you see that piece of art you can't live without.

18 & Over, $10

Location:
CITY CENTER MOTEL
1135 West 7th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017

2 Blocks from the 110 and 8th


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MEN STALKING MEN

the newest faze in stalking is a study of the men on men variety. according to richard willing of USA TODAY-
Experts say the motive can be romantic jealousy; gay men are the most likely victims of male-on-male stalking. But man-stalking often is linked to the high-profile positions that the targets hold in society. Professors are stalked by students. Attractive celebrities are pursued by lonely men looking for famous buddies. Business and political leaders can become objects of hate when consumer complaints turn ugly. Spielberg, whose studio had turned down an unsolicited script from Norman, could have been targeted both as a celebrity and an authority figure.
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~ THE ART OF RENFIELD: A REAL GENTLEMAN~ OPENS NOVEMBER 30TH~

antebellum proudly presents~ the first exhibition of the artist- RENFIELD- on the occasion of oscar wilde's death day. november 30th.



also on display~ the erotic embroIdery of WILLIAM SHEPHEARD


plus live musical performance by~ GARLAND



come pay tribute and celebrate the passing of our great literary icon~ OSCAR WILDE view fetish art, listen to live music & have a spot of tea!~ november 30th~ 5 thru 8pm

$5 cover

antebellum
1643 n las palmas ave
hollywood, ca 90028
323 856-0667
www.antebellum.us.ms

for more info~

antebellum@earthlink.net

TEA FOR TWO

ANTEBELLUM serves tea wednesday thru saturday @ 5pm. for more info- antebellum@earthlink.net

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS~ PARA NINOS

today is the tradition of dia de los muertos para ninos, (day of the dead for children) the holiday observed for our deceased children. the tradition is thousands of years old, dating back to aztec culture in mexico, and even further back in asia and africa.
remember your children today.