Something Shiny

Click the pick to find out how you connect the birth of Jesus with Kenny Loggins.

And here I thought I wouldn’t have anything fun to post on this festive Friday. This is… this is brilliant. It’s like a time machine to Christmas-past in some friend’s half-assed finished basement. Be sure to check out the TV Guide in the upper right hand corner for the listings.

Click the pic or here for the BetaMaXmas experience.

And to get you into the spirit (before you get into the spirits later), here’s some Dropkick Murphy’s for your listening pleasure.

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There, I Fixed It has an advent calendar even Bad Santa could appreciate.

As xkcd points out in the strip below (and I can agree with based on my 12/22 birthday), folks born on or around Christmas can miss out on some of the attention they might otherwise get on their birthday.

On the other hand, there are some perks too. For instance, I only had to go to school on my birthday once as a kid.

Day-old Basic Instructions on hiding gifts. Click the pic for the full strip.

Looking for a naughty Christmas? Think this might have you covered.

From Metromix:

Le Cirque Rouge Holiday Extravaganza will showcase non-traditional versions (to say the least) of traditional Christmas tunes this weekend at the 501 Club (Friday, Dec. 18, 2009). It’s the 7th annual show and will feature Victoria Vaughn as a knocked-up Santa Claus who gives new meaning to the song, “Santa Baby;” a very Bad Santa portrayed by singer John Eric Theide; jazz ditties from Amy Buchanan and Chrystal Canary; and so many dancing numbers from favorite burlesque beauties Tomahawk Tassels, Buttercup and Miss Fanny May.

Expect sexy retro lingerie, unholy high kicks and holiday-themed pasties covering the, err, Christmas cookies. Good Christians beware—Le Cirque Rouge’s racy renditions of your favorite carols will send you straight to the confessional on Christmas Day and every day following. Still, it’s not too late to get yourself on the naughty list this year. You don’t need that Nintendo Wiii anyway.

All of Le Cirque Rouge’s shows are known for their energy and talent, with regular appearances at local establishments like Nick & Eddie, 331 Club and more. Amy Buchanan, self-titled Disorganizer and Ringleader of Le Cirque Rouge burlesque troupe, assured me that there are going to be some really sweet surprises from the girls too. Maybe even a dog?

The 501 Club is expected to sell out for the event, so come early for a good view of the sexpot stage shenanigans. The baby Jesus might have been wrapped in swaddling clothes, but these nice ladies certainly will not be.

24 Hrs Notice: Le Cirque Rouge Holiday Show | Metromix Twin Cities

A few years before a few years ago, I lucked into a free ticket to see Holly Cole perform a holiday show at the old Guthrie Theater. I was already familiar with Ms. Cole, but I was still pleasantly surprised by the show. It was a nice mix of jazzy Christmas standards as well as some original works that were related to varying degrees to the holidays.

The last few years I’ve found myself looking for her to return for another holiday show and was disappointed to find she was only doing a few shows, and only in her homeland of Canada. Needless to say, I was pretty excited to find this morning’s paper had an ad for The Dakota listing 4 Holly Cole holiday show performances, a 7pm and a 9pm on both December 7th and 8th.

One of the reasons I like the old Guthrie, was it was a very intimate space and there wasn’t a bad seat in the house. Well, The Dakota is even more intimate-er.

So, I apologize for a “holiday” post on November 1st, but it’s for a good cause. Uh, well, not a “cause” per se… just listen to the song embedded above and then go get your tickets.

The Dakota

Holly Cole’s Baby It’s Cold Outside

What? It’s the end of October already? Crap. Ok, well, I went overboard last year with the Halloween posts and underboard this year. Check out some of last year’s posts here which include some good themed songs.

Happy Halloween everybody!

The Mounds Theater over in Saint Paul has some fun double feature action coming up, as well as a “historical haunting tour.”

Sept. 25th: “The Screaming Skull” & “The Brain That Wouldn’t Die!”
Doors 7pm, movies start – 7.30pm

Oct. 10th: “Horror Express” & “The Werewolf Vs. Vampire Woman”
Doors 7pm, movies start – 7.30pm

Oct. 30th: “Terror From Beneath The Earth”
Doors creak open – 9pm
Movies start – 9.30pm

Featuring a vampish hostess who will introduce each movie and keep the things that go bump in the rafters at bay, terrible trivia (with WHEEL OF DOOM) and even putrescent popcorn and cadaverous concessions!

Admission is FREE, but your generous donations will be welcomed to raise funds for the Portage for Youth, a children’s non-profit based in St. Paul which provides free arts and theatre programs and works with with at-risk children.

Come dressed up in your wickedest wear if you desire, but be prepared for an evening of fun and entertainment!

Throughout October: Real Haunted Tours
Tickets $20.00

Tour the Mounds Theatre in near darkness, hear the history from it’s construction and learn some Ghosthunting 101 as well as possibly having your own close encounters with the spirits at the historic Mounds Theatre. Lights flashing, sounds and touches are often reported.

This is NOT a fake haunted house event, this is a historical haunting tour.

Visit the website for more information and to book your tickets www.RealHauntedTours.com

For more information: http://www.moundstheatre.org/

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	Jimi Hendrix – Star Spangled Banner
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Here’s wishing everyone a happy 4th of July. And remember, if it’s on fire, and it’s not a sparkler, PUT IT DOWN!

Everyone should try to wrap up the day with the same number of [attached] fingers with which they started the day.

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