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
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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
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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
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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!
To learn more about Dave Lovejoy and see some of his other work, visit
Go get some culture and then,
carry on, as you were,
Queen Mickie
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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
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
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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
The first time is 4 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 12), when I will be in the American the Beautiful Parade. It's a celebration of diversity and opportunity with groups and bands from all over.
I'll be heading back to perform on the 26th ~ more on that later.
For more information, visit www.fairplex.com and www.almasearabesque.com
Hope to see you at the Fair!
Queen Mickie
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I don't think I could have wished for a more exciting Birthday Weekend!
This Thursday through Sunday is the Group Show at the Gallery at the End of the World in Altadena. This means four days of art in a range of media by emerging, as well as established artists.
32nd Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Queen Skittles (aka Julie Klima) will be displaying some of her photography. This will be the first time she has shown at the venue and you will have the opportunity not only to view her work, but to purchase pieces you like to take home!
Friday night, my Birthday Eve, I will be dancing at the gallery with my swords and the very talented drumming of Ric Sarabia. The grounds will also be graced with my appearance at the Artists' Reception Thursday evening and the brunch on Sunday.
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Group Show featuring more than 25 artists
Noon-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, through Sunday, Sept. 6
Gallery at the End of World, 2475 N. Lake Ave., Altadena
Free
(626) 794-8779
www.galleryattheendoftheworld.com
Also: Artist's reception 6-9 p.m. Thursday, free.
1st Friday Art Club with entertainment and refreshments 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, $5.
Potluck barbecue noon-6 p.m. Saturday, bring dish to share.
Brunch noon-6 p.m. Sunday, dish to share welcome.
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Now carry on, as you were,
Queen Mickie
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Terry, who is also known as Sir Terence Of Camera Obscura, Royal Photographer, was kind enough to share a couple of his shots. So here you go~
Royal Scandal: Queen sheds sandals
Horrors! Queen cuts up at exclusive event. SGVN photographer James Carbone (in front) grins and bears it.
Thank you Sir Terence and may my loyal subjects enjoy my folly.
The ASID tour will be held Oct. 4. For more information, visit www.asidpasadena.org.
Now carry on, as you were,
Queen Mickie
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496 year-old undead, accordion-playing, ventriloquist, comic cult icon and Hollywood-based legend, Count Smokula, will release a brand new series of episodes on the new web-based channel at
The Count will interact in this sketch-comedy series with guests at his Castle and basement laboratory in Smokesylvania. Among the guests in the first season are Tom Green, George Clinton (Dr. Funkenstein from Parliament Funkadelic), Lloyd Kaufman (director of "The Toxic Avenger" and head of Troma Entertainment), Jerry Casale (Devo), Rena Riffel (from "Showgirls", "Mulholland Drive" and "Trasharella"), Shelley Michelle (Hollywood body-double), The Fabulous Miss Wendy, David Liebe Hart (Tim and Eric), violin prodigy Eliza James (Burt Bacharach), Dan Lacob, The Radioactive Chicken Heads, Green Jello, Ben Going, Simone Turkington and chanteuse/actress Christina Linhardt.
Webstars Roobie Breastnut, Jade Paris, Bella Rose make appearances as The Count's ill-fated dates from matchstick.com. The series is directed by Thomas Hurley III (Bill Nye, the Science Guy Show) and written by Count Smokula, Zack Wolk and Thomas Hurley III.
The series will also feature new Count Smokula musical numbers and music videos.
Count Smokula previously co-starred in "Trasharella" and hosted "The Count Smokula Show" as a public-access talk show. He has appeared in and composed songs for such films as Troma's "Poultrygeist", "All the Love You Cannes", "Tales from the Crapper", as well as "Die You Zombie Bastards", "Vampira" , "Camp Burlesque" and "The Devil's Muse". He has also been seen worldwide on tv shows such as "Blind Date", "Last Comic Standing", "30 Seconds to Fame", Stan Lee's "Who Wants to Be a Superhero", "Troma's Edge TV", "Extreme Gong Show", "Tom Green Show" and Fred Willard's "Parades and Festivals from around the World".
The Count's album "Authentic Sounds of Smokesylvania" was named Comedy Album of the Year 2003 by the Los Angeles Music Awards and he has also won Best Comedy Performer Awards from the Los Angeles Music Awards and Rock City Music News Awards. The Count is ringmaster of The Vamphear Circus, and has emceed numerous film and music festivals , award ceremonies, comedy and burlesque shows.
Therealuhf.tv is a new web-based entertainment channel created by Zack Wolk who previously was a producer on "The Tom Green Show" and also "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job". Wolk was inspired to create this network after seeing Weird Al Yankovic's film "UHF" and he sought and received Weird Al's blessing in using the name. Other new series which will be released on the first season include "The Dr. Demento Show", "The Neil Hamburger Show" and Pleaseasaur's "Product Placement Show".
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From September 3-6 the venue will be filled with art and people who love art. There is also live entertainment, including a range of bands, DJs and me dancing (on Friday Art Club night).
To be a part of the "in crowd" and get your stuff on the walls where people can see it and even buy it, stop by the gallery this Saturday or the next. Grab your portfolio and go:
Open call for artists
Noon-5 p.m. July 25 and August 1
Gallery at the End of the World
2475 N. Lake Ave.
(cross street is Mariposa, next door to Rancho bar)
Altadena zip- 91001
(626) 794-8779
www.galleryattheendoftheworld.com
Now carry on, as you were,
Queen Mickie
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Mommy's busy and her blog looked like it needed some words of wisdom from a certain little dog, so here I am. But I have BIG news!! After a long wait, my new - or should I say mew? - friend Mia is finally home and word is that she is a perfect princess.
Several months (about 180 kibble dishes in dog years) ago my human friend Vernor was taking a walk when he heard frantic cries. He looked around and discovered a dirty, skinny kitten hiding under a bush. He checked to see if her mother might be near, but there was no sign of her nor any of her siblings. Vernor picked up the nameless kit and she clung to him for all it was worth. She was scared, but friendly.
Smart man he is, Vernor took the kitten to his veterinarian to be checked out. She was quite young and would need lots of TLC, plus lots of feedings. Vernor enlisted the help of a rescue organization to help care for her and on Monday they said she was big and healthy enough to go home! Yay!
Mia, as the kitten has been dubbed, is now learning to get along with Vernor's other cats, Tasha and Goldie. She is eating well and is a "cuddle monster." My mommy reminded Vernor not to forget his other cats while giving out attention just because Mia has that "new cat smell" lol! He promised and I believe him, as he has a big heart and is one of my fans.
Best wishes to Mia on her new forever home!
Paws up,
Atticus
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32nd Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade Queen Skittles is a talented photographer and will be displaying some of her work this evening. Here's the skinny:
Artists included are: Julie Klima (aka Queen Skittles), Cassandra Marquez, Kristina King, Conan Dynes, Mary Amor & Arpi Alaverdyan.
What: Edgar Varela Fine Arts presents '3500 sq feet in 48 hours',
Curated by Julie Klima
Where: The Continental Gallery @ 408 South Spring St., Los Angeles, CA
90013
When: 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, July 9
Google map: