Return of the Weirds, again

A few local and world updates

I want to start by letting everyone know that my strong, brilliant, beautiful Lebanese sista, Diane Rehm, will be speaking in Downtown Miami this Thursday, May 22, 2008. If you don't know about her and her sad, strange, shaky voice, please tune into 91.3, WLRN, the local NPR station (for those of you who just learned to read), at 10a.m. on weekdays. Click on her for tickets.

Tragedies in the news:
Senator Ted Kennedy has a brain tumor. Those poor Kennedys. American royalty.
Patrick Swayze is going to die soon from pancreatic cancer.
An earthquake wiped out at least 13,000 people in China last week in the Sichuan Province. I need to tell you why I think China will never become the world's superpower, and this incident is reflective of my reasoning.
A cyclone in Myanmar killed more than 100,000 people.

More fun stuff:
My super cool friend Henry was promoting this, I imagine he'll be making beautiful music:
GOLD DUST LOUNGE, Friday June 6, 2008 at 7:00 PM, Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables

From sweatrecordsmiami.blogspot.com, a few highlights:
Friday, May 23
--STUDIO A: YO MAJESTY 7pm, tickets: $12 in advance, $15 day of show. 60 NE 11th St.
--RAG*TRADE: Sweat Records welcomes the newest member of it's retail family. Come to the grand re-opening!! myspace.com/ragtradeco
Monday, June 2
--STUDIO A: NADA SURF perform live!! Tickets $15, 7pm. 60 NE 11th St.
Monday, June 9
--VAMPIRE WEEKEND, Tickets $20 at Sweat Records, Fillmore, 1700 Washington Ave.

There is a ton more stuff on there, including George Michael in August (I'm going). Check it out.

Some good news for your inner demons. I hear that a new Gothic party will be starting at the Upper East Side Garden, I believe the first Friday of the month! And like they'll be playing the good, dark shit, no Marilyn Manson baloney. I'll keep you updated.

Ay, MiMo horny

I totally slacked on these posts, but I just wanted to tell everyone who missed out on the concert at the Upper East Side Garden for Cinco de MiMo, YOU MISSED OUT! It was awesome. They had free Grolsch, Vitamin Water and margaritas, amazing music, a great crowd, chill atmosphere, a lesbian with a MONKEY, and so much more!
Here's Nathan and Oly, jamming:
A monkey/lesbian duo was on-site:
I tried to dress up like Frida Kahlo, but this little chick kicked my ass!
Nathan, Oly and Danny L.
It's so lovely there! I think someone should have a party there and then invite me.

The Weekend Starts... NOW

TO DO LIST:

Wednesday (otherwise known as today, this day, now): Go to Vagabond for La Quinceanera, featuring Miami bass favorites, Alex Caso, Jose El Rey and Otto. Drop it like it's hot.

Friday: Must go to the Cinco de Mayo party at the Upper East Side Garden on 69th Street. Dress like FRIDA KAHLO for look-alike competition. Get there early, before 9:00!!! Drink too much, then on to Churchill's to see the Jacuzzi Boys and Dino. Take shots, drink cider.

Sunday: Listen to Torche rock at Churchill's. Take more shots, drink more cider. Drunkenly threaten, "Girl, I'll mosh you" to anyone in your path. Buy Torche's new album at Sweat Records.

CINCO DE MAYO '08

Cinco de Mayo isn't just a holiday to pick up hot pieces of man meat in any old seedy Miami bar. Nor is it the only excuse to show your new boob job for bead necklaces in Coconut Grove. May 5th is a time to drink tequila with total abandon and celebrate the deliciously maudlin musica de Mexico!

In light of this, my awesome roomie, Nathan, aka DJ Stickyrice, is going to be kickin' ass on the violin with the lovely Oly to celebrate Mexican Independence Day at the Upper East Side Garden. I would definitely suggest coming out for the performance and not just because my roommate's performing, but also because I think that the UES Garden is a whole hell of a lot of fun. It's nice to be outside and in a green setting that is complimented by just the right amount of diversions and drinks.


May 2, 2008
Biscayne Blvd and 69th Street