Pasadena Doo Dah Parade

Queen Tryouts!

Are coming to YOUR neighborhood

The American Legion Bar

Saturday, February 13

179 N. Vinedo St. in Pasadena

Cross street is Colorado Blvd. (626) 792-9938

2:00 pm - Doors Open to All

($5 cover to Legion's charity; 1^st 20 queen hopefuls to arrive are free)

3:00 pm - Queen Tryouts!

Trying out? please call us at 626-590-1134 we will answer your questions and give you tips. Open to everyone and we mean it! All invited and all are encouraged to dress randomly. Each Queen Hopeful will have a few minutes to WOW the Judges. Microphone and boom box provided. Be ready to show us and tell us why

YOU should be Queen!

The first 20 Queen Hopefuls to arrive get in FREE!

Media, please show your badge for free entrance as well!

Featuring: Horses on Astroturf before and during tryouts, The Legendary, Snotty Scotty and the Hankies post Queen Crowning! 2009 Queen Skittles, Former Queens, Mickie, Tequila, Kavita, Sabrina Diva, Mercy, Saphira and Saphrona, Queen Sue, also the Ref, Peculiar Judges, Andrew Duke of Doo Dah, Prizes, Cheap drinks, Affordable Hot Food, Smoking Patio, Pool and Big Screen TV!

33^rd Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade!

May 1, 2010 (MayDay)

Entry Forms and information to be found on the website: www.pasadenadoodahparade.info

It can be sooo stressful constantly being in demand for one's wit and wisdom, but today it was tempered by the most charming of interviewers.

John Rabe, host of KPCC's "Off-Ramp," called to chat with me about what it's like to be Doo Dah Royalty and what tips I have for potential queens.

You can listen to our tete-a-tete on "Off-Ramp" on the air at 89.3 FM noon Saturday, Jan. 16 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17. If you're too excited to wait for the weekend, you can download it online at:

http://www.scpr.org/programs/offramp/2010/01/16/reign-on-my-parade-or-how-to-be-the-next-doo-dah-q/  

Just as I ask you to support the arts, I ask that you also support radio. Check John Rabe's "Off-Ramp," as well as the other shows on KPCC~ you may just find something new to enjoy!

Now, carry on, as you were,

Queen Naughty Mickie 

With Doo Dah queen tryouts being announced for February, he wanted an inside scoop on what it's like to be the queen and what a queen should do, so of course John contacted someone with experience-- me!

Get the first taste of my tete-a-tete with the charming man behind the mic on his blog at:

http://www.scpr.org/blogs/johnrabe/2010/01/07/jrblog-doodahqueena/

John plans to follow up our written exchange with an interview on Monday. I will let you know when you can tune in or stream it later.

For now, carry on, as you were,

Queen Naughty Mickie 

This year, I was asked to write a story about the Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade, the foil to the New Year's Day event in Pasadena. Not to be outdone by the OTHER PARADE's royal court, I consulted with Doo Dah Tsar Tom Coston and Tsarina Patricia Hurley on a shocking tale that you cannot miss~

DOO DAH ROYAL COURT MEMBERS' SECRETS REVEALED!!!

READ how royalty selects the proper attire for the OTHER OCCASION of the year.

SEE stunning royal portraits by current Doo Dah Queen Skittles, including mine featuring the Royal Pup Atticus.

LEARN how you can be your Doo Dah best during try-outs in February and the parade in May.

BUT WAIT! There's more...  you'll have to check it out for yourself...

OK, so you may be savvy already, having received a copy of The Rose in your Pasadena Star-News on Sunday, but if you aren't, there's still time. You can buy the magazine in Pasadena during the Rose Parade on Friday! Friday!! Friday!!!

Be informed and be one of the beautiful people... oh, and carry on, as you were,

Queen Mickie

My mommy is busy wrapping presents- I hope there's lots of tennis balls, fuzzy stuffed toys and Snausages for me! But since she's not looking, I have time to tell you what's on my mind.

I want to wish all of you a year of happiness and love.

You can start the ball rolling by surprising someone by being nice to them.

I plan to give Mr. Squirrel a day off from our usual chase and to share my Snausages with my friend Indiana Bones instead of hiding them like I usually do. And I may even ignore the cat next door when he jumps up on the wall to tease me.

Little things mean a lot. Take it from me~ a little dog with a big heart.

Paws up,

Atticus

Doo Dah Queen Tryouts

2:30 p.m. Feb. 13

American Legion, 179 N. Vinedo, Pasadena

$5, first 20 queen hopefuls admitted free

(626) 792-9938 for directions

(626) 590-1134 and www.pasadenadoodahparade.info for information

33rd Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade

11:30 a.m. May 1

Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena

To participate or for a map and more information, visit www.pasadenadoodahparade.info  or call (626) 590-1134

Official after-party with Snotty Scotty & the Hankies and Horses on Astroturf

American Legion, 179 N. Vinedo, Pasadena

(626) 792-9938 for directions

And to get you in the mood, enjoy these photos of me in my Regal Best flanked by two of the best vocalists around- Mercy of Mercy & the Merkettes and Felicia of The Subs, taken by queen hopeful-to-be, the lovely Sandee.

Now, carry on, as you were,

Queen Mickie

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Many royals were in attendance and Snotty Scotty & the Hankies' repertoire kept the dance floor grooving. Also the American Legion is aptly noted for its great chili and cheap drinks, so no one went hungry or thirsty during the event.

Pultizer-prize deserving photographer Terry Miller was there to catch all the action and being that he is one of my knights and holds the honor of being my Royal Photographer, he has sweetly passed on some moments for me to share with you.

Enjoy!

Queen Mickie

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No Doo Dah Day Party

2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22

American Legion

179 N. Vinedo

 East Pasadena

 (626) 792-9938

$5, full bar and limited menu

Doo Dah attire is encouraged. I'll be there in style and hope to see you too.

For more information on the upcoming Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade, visit www.pasadenadoodahparade.info

Now carry on, as you were

31st Queen Mickie

Don't fret, as LBP is working out a few details and will have all the information on the parade that you could want and more soon. I will also be posting information here for you too as it becomes available.

There is a big upside to all of this~ you now have more time to plan your parade entry and, for those of you who are more ambitious, perfect your talent for the big audition.

Keep checking www.pasadenadoodahparade.info and visiting me here for the word on all things Doo Dah.

Now carry on, as you were,

31st Queen Mickie

My mom's busy getting ready for the Halloween party at her work, so I took the opportunity to say hello.

My friend Aggie sent me some photos of herself as Cinderella. Isn't she precious?!  I just love this time of year~ all the treats... and some of the tricks!

Have a happy and safe Halloween and a wonderful fall!!

Paws up,

Atticus

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The Gallery at the End of the World will again be sponsoring the Queen of Arts float, also known as the Very Outgoing Queen entry, in the 33rd Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade on Sunday, Jan. 17. 

Artist Dave Lovejoy has offered to man the helm for a second time, lending his amazing talents to come up with an extraordinary float design to properly fete outgoing Queen Skittles.

Here's where you come in:

 The Gallery at the End of the World is seeking people to help work on the float over several weekends. No art experience is necessary, just a good attitude. Dates to be determined, but definitely in the latter part of December and early January.

People are also invited to be part of the entry on parade day, Jan. 17. You will can wear whatever costume you like and may walk, bicycle, skateboard, rollerskate or travel down the route with us in any non-motorized fashion you desire. Props relating to the entry will be provided for you.

The Gallery is also especially seeking percussionists and other people with a penchant for rhythm~ we want to make some noise as we travel the route! Some instruments will be provided.

For more information and to get on our e-mailing list so you can receive updates on the Queen of Arts float, drop me an e-mail at michelle.mills@sgvn.com  Indicate GATOW float in the subject line.

Now, carry on, as you were,

31st Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Queen Naughty Mickie 

Inland Empire Chapter of MECDA's

Annual Halloween Party

2-6 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 18

Clubhouse

140 W. Pioneer Ave.

Redlands

Admission is $5 or non-perishable food items to be donated to local food bank. Also, please bring a pot luck dish to share.

All ages invited, costumes welcome.

Call (909) 260-0974 or e-mail jewelsofmiehana@aol.com

I will be performing in spooky attire accompanied by drummer Ric Sarabia.

Let the fun begin!

Now, carry on, as you were,

Queen Mickie

If that doesn't intrigue you, you may recall that I took a class in Raku pottery earlier this year and created two very cool vessels. Well, he was my teacher. ... Yes, a man of many, many talents....

The weekend of the upcoming ArtNight Pasadena, October 9-11, will be the last opportunity to see Dave Lovejoy's "Bouble Vision" art installation in the courtyard at 88 N. Fair Oaks. Ave, Pasadena.

Consisting of 1000 magnifying glasses suspended by over a mile of galvanized steel wire, the work has been hanging from the arbor in front of Majestical Roof since ArtNight 2008, when it was installed as part of Lovejoy's exhibition, "Circular Logic", made possible in part by a generous grant from the City Of Pasadena Department of Cultural Affairs.

"Bouble Vision" is currently on display 24/7, so you have hardly any excuse not to stop by and see it!

For several years, I have had the honor of dancing with my veils, swords and other surprises on the Fair's community stage. This year, the show will be extra special, as I will be accompanied by drummer Ric Sarabia.

If you attend, you may get a weird feeling that somehow Ric looks very familiar... He should, as he's an actor and has appeared in the film, "Changeling," starring Angelina Jolie, and a cluster of television shows, including "Monk," "Fringe," "CSI" and more.

Ric will play his djembe for me and also share some of his own songs, which are quite appealing.

You can catch this unique performance at

12:45-1:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26

Pepper Street Stage

Between buildings 5 and 8 near the Red Gate

www.fairplex.com

Also visit www.almasearabesque.com

After the show, please don't by shy, come up and say hi!

Now carry on, as you were,

Queen Mickie

 32nd Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Queen Skittles is not rude, pushy or unrelenting as the paparazzi, yet she is an avid shutterbug. In fact, she is not just a hobbyist, she is a professional photographer.

Queen Skittles exhibited some of her work at the Gallery at the End of the World's Group Show two weeks ago. During the event, she took time to step out of the spotlight and capture some of the fun. Here's a link to her photos from the four-day event:

http://gallery.me.com/julieklima/100067

Hmmmm.. that belly dancer, the one with the swords, looks very familiar.....

Enjoy!

Queen Mickie