February 18th marks the birth date of my Lorde, Audre.
on this day last year, i held a service of gratitude entitled Thank the Lorde for her. it was a celebration and reflection on her life and work. specficially her writing, "Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power." Tiff Beatty brought a sermon, avery r young brought an a and b selection, Sister Jeezetta brought the church announcements and ushers Felicia Holman and Shimmy La Roux served as ushers. it was a luminating experience and one that i am currently reworking + reimagining as a CDF Lab Artist.
this year i am hosting a birthday party for her at my home. those who come will be invited to share readings, thoughts, conversations, vibes about how Lorde has impacted their lives.
"bless the black mother who has taught us all to love with resilience and all our might. honor those women in your life whose essence and grace have inspired your creativity and nourished your soul. "
-Black de Cool Sun,
on February 18th i encourage you to pause and read some of Audre Lorde's writing. below is a link to her essay Poetry Is Not a Luxury.
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Torchy Brown here laced in my finest togs with a very special invitation!
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Tabula Rasa Magazine
this past summer i shot with a stellar team of creatives interested in capturing the essence of chicago burlesque performers. the image that opened this edition was a bts polariod from this shoot. you'll hafta to peep me in Tabula Rasa Magazine to see the full spread. shoutout to the crew!
Creative Direction: Lillie Eiger & Laura Gordon _
Photography: Lillie Eiger
Styling: Laura Gordon
HMU Leatrice LLoyd
Photo Assistant: Francesca Guinta
Styling Assistant: Grace Kerpan
Jeezy's Juke Joint just released our annual Juke Joint poster and ya girl is the poster babe! designed & drawn x Musette.
tickets been on sale with our tables selling out at a record speed. if you haven't already... get 'dem tickets, 'cause it's an incredible, life changing event. the reason why i do what i do. The Soul Train of Burlesque. The baddest, blackest, realest burlesque show I know.
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fitch report
25 Change-Making Artist you should track in 2019
stunned to have been voted onto the top 100 list of influential burlesque performers. this is an annual list voted by the burly q community. typicially it is the top 50 but in honor of their 10 year anniversary they extended it to 100. i landed at 69.
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so much love and gratitude to my hosts Seven + Sweetpea in Minneapolis and Iva Handful in Seattle. Both reminded me of how special and simple the gift of generosity.
clyde
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indianapolis | feb 15 & 16
Schwing!! Grab some dead presidents, put on your bling, and roll down to the White Rabbit with your homies for a DOPE ’90s burlesque show with the Rocket Dolls! We’ve got Po’Chop and Shimmy LaRoux from Chicago, Indy's Bunny Beaumont, and the White Rabbit’s own Alabaster Betty guest starring, so you know it’s gonna be hella fresh! PLUS, don’t trip, but it’s Patsy Blue Ribbon’s birthday! This show is gonna be all that, and a bag of chips.
Starring: Po’Chop (Chicago)
Bunny Beaumont (Indy)
Feb 15 featuring Shimmy LaRoux (Chicago)
Feb 16 featuring Alabaster Betty (Indy)
White Rabbit Cabaret
Feb 15 & 16
Doors at 8, Show at 10
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