Ancora Imparo

Jenn comes out of belletristic bondage for one night only this month! Please visit me at The Arizona Corsairs' Raid on Aldea! I will be signing books, playing Liar's Dice, modeling pieces by Industrial Lotus, possibly getting into a sword fight, and so much more!

It is for a good cause, mate!

Happy Halloween to all! Be careful whatever you do! I hope only treats come your way!

First off, huge thanks goes out to Mademoiselle Irene of LORE in California, for coming out to instruct a gang of rowdy pirates how to dance! I do hope she decides to make her visits more than an annual event. Be certain to attend the next Southern Port or Aldea, if you would like to see what was learned and try out a few steps too! I felt bad that I did have to leave early, but it was for good cause.

Thunderstump was amazing as usual and hopefully this show will be the one used for their upcoming Live CD. And, they sang happy birthday to me too! Woo Hoo! Best rendition ever! I really cannot wait to have them at the Blackstrap Formal in December.

And now the week begins. Eli, Shaun and I have been busting our butts getting the yard to look less like a desaster and more like a well groomed oasis. It is getting there. Does anyone have access to cheap/free red bricks?

Halloween is this weekend and it is also the last weekend for the Pirates of Pinnacle Peak stunt show! If anyone is interested, I can still obtain free passes! Let me know!

Go Angel, go!

The crowds are growing at the Wet & Wild Halloween! Pirates of Pinnacle Peak has had quite the draw this past weekend and the shows get better every time! There were a few behind the scenes pitfalls this round, but nothing too serious. One short fall off the back stage, a few buttons lost and one incident of rib squashing, but every one is fine and ready for the next weekend!

The zombie bellydancer role at the WOW Halloween Show was taken by my current understudy and protege, Sumomo. Shaun still did all of the make-up work too! They did an astounding job!

Sunday, the Dancers of DeNile performed for the Arizona State Fair! A success as usual and with guests like Ironwood Fusion and drummer Moreg, why wouldn't it be a success!

Thanks goes out to all involved in this weekend's events and performances.

Check out the photos on jmacsphotos.com and video on myspace.com/dancersdenile

The Romantasy Parade of Freaks was a great little taste of what is to come on October 24th! I am bummed out not to be a part of the show this month. I am a huge fan of Halloween, but one cannot be in two places at once. It was good to see everyone at least a little bit!

The Thunderstump show was a complete hit as always, and this time there was audience participation. Zombies ambled into the show, mezmerized by the humor and melodies, mustard packets were tossed, and pirates were on the scene for the punk shanty about pizza!

Remember to vote for Thunderstump in the 2009 Ska & Punk Awards; Best New Band and Best Comedy Band.

A HUGE congratulations to the Dancers of DeNile and all of the dancers who performed at Yasmina's Fall Festival and Swap meet at the Mesa Women's Center. I was sorry not to have been able to attend, but I heard great things about the show!

I have not had the most time this past week, hence the tardy posting. Captain Max and I, along with the cast and crew of a local professional stunt studio, worked through some aggressive rehearsals to put together the Pirates of Pinnacle Peak Stunt Show for the Wet & Wild Water Park. Stop by to see the show and all the haunted mazes every Friday and Saturday evening in the month of October, 7PM - Midnight. Opening weekend was amazing even with those first night jitters and glitches!

I spoke to the boys in charge of Clayborn Press. They are good people and I am really going to enjoy working with them and hope this is the beginning of a great relationship! Thank you gentlemen for even considering my work!

The Pirates of Pinnacle Peak
All October, Friday & Saturday
Wet & Wild Water Park, Pinnacle Peak Rd
9PM & 11PM

Avast ye! Come see the Pirates of Pinnacle Peak comedy stunt show! Sword fights, fist fights, and high falls paired with slapstick humor and vicious piracy! (There even be a cannon!) This show be appropriate for all ages! The park will also have some water ride open and many other haunted mazes to traverse.

www.festivaloffearphoenix.com/

WOW Bellydance Show
Saturday, October 17th
Over Coffee (303 hwy & Greenway)
6PM - 9PM
FREE!

Dancers of all levels, Drummers, and those who just love to dance are welcome!

www.bargains4bellydance.com
www.overcoffeeonline.com/page/page/3721823.htm

Dancers of Denile
Sunday, October 18th
Arizona State Fair
11AM -12PM

www.bargains4bellydance.com
www.azstatefair.com

Southern Port
Sunday, October 18th
South Mountain Park
9AM - 4PM

Arr! Here there be Pirates! The Arizona Corsairs will be gathering for their yet another potluck pirate picnic! Swordfighting, dancing, drumming, gaming, and much more in the name of piracy and good fun! This be a family friendly event! Come join the AZ Corsairs and gather a taste of the piracy that Arizona has to offer. Tickets for Aldea and information on other upcoming Arizona Corsair events will be available!

www.azcorsair.com

Romantasy Cabaret
ROMANTASY CABARET’S Daringly Scary Halloween
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Club Red 2155 East University Drive.
The doors open at 7:30 pm, show raises its curtains at 8:30pm.

TICKETS: www.brownpapertickets.com
$18 general admission/standing room cabaret,
$23 reserved seat cabaret
$33 VIP front row cabaret.
Advance purchase is urged.

Attendees must be 21 years or above to see the show. Due to the nature of the show’s material, this show is for adult audiences and the venue has a bar. Absolutely NO photography, filming or cell phone photos without a press pass. Violators will be escorted out, no questions asked & no refund given.

www.freewebs.com/romantasycabaret/

Ground Control Bellydance Show
Saturday, November 7th
6Pm - 8PM
Ground Control Coffee House

Raid on Aldea
Friday, November 13
Aldea (43rd Ave & Peoria)
8pm
$35 advance tickets now available

Join me, Captain Blackstrap, the crew of Ecstasy and the rest of the Arizona Corsairs for a night of endless debauchery! Drinking, Gaming, Food, Wenches, Dancing, Sword Fights, Art and Weaponry, it will all be there! Including signed copies of Blackstrap's Ecstasy! Ticket purchase includes five Corsair Coins! Good for one drink each!

www.raidonaldea.com
www.azcorsair.com

Proceeds to go to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

The Raid on the Rails was not the hit the Arizona Corsairs expected it to be. The usual suspects minus a few, were there though. Ships Despair, Ecstasy and Phyxius were represented and enjoyed the company of some new comers including Captain Scully. The George and Dragon and The Rose and Crown were happy to have the pirates their and the atmosphere would be perfect for more Corsair gatherings and maybe future Talk Like a Pirate Day events! Citizens and mundanes of Phoenix were both confused and amused by the invasion of pirates aboard the Light Rail! Arr! We passed along a good number of cards and stickers and hope we recruited a few good, err bad, scoundrels! It would have been much more of a success with more of a showing but it was fun for those who did attend no less!


A huge thank you once again to my dear friends who are so supportive! It was much more fun working and dancing with familiar faces there. It does make me nervous to have friends watching too, the need to impress and all, but I love it more. If it were not for the crowd we brought in I think the restaurant would have been a ghost town though! The Arab American Festival may have been the cause. I have been there on other Saturday nights and it was not nearly so empty. We have not scheduled the next set of shows as yet, but I will keep you updated. Thank you so much again!

Raid on the Rails
Friday, September 25th
5PM - 2AM

First stop George & Dragon! Join the AZ Corsairs as we raid (ride) the Lightrail in full pirate costume!

www.azcorsair.com


Bellydance Show by AdeebA Korsana
Saturday, September 26th
Shish Kabab House, 51st ave & Olive
8PM - 12PM
FREE!

If this venue works out though and I am asked to return I would like to begin inviting other dancers to join me as well.

www.easalle.com/adeeba_korsana.html



THUNDERSTUMP!
Friday, October 2nd
Firehouse 1st St & Roosevelt

www.myspace.com/thunderstump

www.strivedreams.com



Yasmina's Fall Swap Meet
Saturday, October 10th
Mesa Women's Center
ALL DAY

www.joyofbellydance.com


WOW Bellydance Show
Saturday, October 17th
Over Coffee (303 hwy & Greenway)
6PM - 9PM
FREE!

Dancers of all levels, Drummers, and those who just love to dance are welcome!

www.bargains4bellydance.com

www.overcoffeeonline.com/page/page/3721823.htm


Dancers of Denile
Sunday, October 18th
Arizona State Fair
11AM -12PM

www.bargains4bellydance.com

www.azstatefair.com


Romantasy Cabaret
ROMANTASY CABARET’S Daringly Scary Halloween
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Club Red 2155 East University Drive.
The doors open at 7:30 pm, show raises its curtains at 8:30pm.

TICKETS: www.brownpapertickets.com
$18 general admission/standing room cabaret,
$23 reserved seat cabaret
$33 VIP front row cabaret.
Advance purchase is urged.

Attendees must be 21 years or above to see the show. Due to the nature of the show’s material, this show is for adult audiences and the venue has a bar. Absolutely NO photography, filming or cell phone photos without a press pass. Violators will be escorted out, no questions asked & no refund given.

www.freewebs.com/romantasycabaret/



Raid on Aldea
Friday, November 13
Aldea (43rd Ave & Peoria)
8pm
$35 advance tickets now available

Join me, Captain Blackstrap, the crew of Ecstasy and the rest of the Arizona Corsairs for a night of endless debauchery! Drinking, Gaming, Food, Wenches, Dancing, Sword Fights, Art and Weaponry, it will all be there! Including signed copies of Blackstrap's Ecstasy! Ticket purchase includes five Corsair Coins! Good for one drink each!

www.raidonaldea.com

www.azcorsair.com

Proceeds to go to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.



Blackstrap's Ecstasy
A Corsair Captain's Log By J. M. Czepiel

Paperback Release
Online orders: $11.37
Signed orders: $13.00

It may be a junk, but Ecstasy is not a ship to trifle with, nor is her captain! Pirate, harem girl, thief, or noble lady? No one, not even her eclectic crew, is quite certain where Blackstrap Gennie came from and they certainly are never sure of where she will go, but those who follow know there is always adventure, explosions and treasure to be found.

https://www.createspace.com/3377495

www.easalle.com/easalle.html

I want to thank everyone who showed up to support me on my first night and first solo show! I was insanely nervous, but it was made much easier having so many friendly faces smiling back at me. The owner of the Shish Kebab House really seemed to enjoy the show and has asked me to return on Saturday the 26th! After that we will decide what my gig schedule will be. Busy! Busy! Huge thanks to Danielle and William who drove out from Tempe!


The Kidsfaire was a blast again this year! It is very much like Chirstmas. Worth all the hype but glad when it is done! The props made by Barbarossa of the Sea Gypsy were stunning! We looked professional! Huge thanks to Blackheart for organizing everything and having stickers printed for the event. The gypsy dancers were stunning and the swordfighters were a big hit with the parents and the kids! Moon Mermaid was with us only a short while but her line for facepainting was amazingly long! Even I did a bit of facepainting on the second day. Not too hard really by the end. Useless Talent #672. It is a shame that more ships do not show for events like this. The kids' smiles are so worth it!


And yet another event I am glad will have a year to settle in again. I can not believe the stuff we pulled off on this weekend! The bellydancers and drummers drew an enormous crowd on the Westgate promenade! The mermaid was a hit too! The swordfighters, though forced to fight in the dark, did really well. The bar was a bit too loud for the coin peddling and contests. We may have to rethink next year a bit. It was so much fun though! A huge thank you to everyone who attended!

Bellydance Show by AdeebA Korsana
Friday, September 18
Saturday, September 26th
Shish Kabab House, 51st ave & Olive
8PM - 12PM
FREE!

This is my first solo show! If this venue works out though and I am asked to return I would like to begin inviting other dancers to join me as well.

www.easalle.com/adeeba_korsana.html


Kidzfaire
Saturday - Sunday, September 19 - 20
Glendale Arena
10am - 5pm (Both days)
$8 at the door

Captain Blackstrap and her crew will be with the Arizona Corsairs in Pirates Cove! Bring the small buccaneers for facepainting, swordfighting, dancing, treasure, mermaids, and more! Also, present will be dancers from Dancers of Denile and costumes on display by Bargains for Bellydance.

www.azcorsairs.com

www.bargains4bellydance.com

www.thekidsfaire.com


Talk Like a Pirate Day
Saturday, September 19
The Shout House at Westgate Mall
6pm
$5 for pirates / $8 for plain folk

Captain Blackstrap will be joining the Arizona Corsairs on Talk Like a Pirate Day for drinking, singing, sword fighting and more drinking! Purchase yer rum with Arizona Corsair Coins, just $2 each!

www.azcorsair.com

www.theshouthouse.com

www.westgatecitycenter.com


Raid on the Rails
Friday, September 25th
5PM - 2AM

First stop George & Dragon! Join the AZ Corsairs as we raid (ride) the Lightrail in full pirate costume!

www.azcorsair.com


THUNDERSTUMP!
Friday, October 2nd
Firehouse 1st St & Roosevelt

www.myspace.com/thunderstump

www.strivedreams.com



Yasmina's Fall Swap Meet
Saturday, October 10th
Mesa Women's Center
ALL DAY

www.joyofbellydance.com


WOW Bellydance Show
Saturday, October 17th
Over Coffee (303 hwy & Greenway)
6PM - 9PM
FREE!

Dancers of all levels, Drummers, and those who just love to dance are welcome!

www.bargains4bellydance.com

www.overcoffeeonline.com/page/page/3721823.htm


Dancers of Denile
Saturday, October 18th
Arizona State Fair
11AM -12PM

www.bargains4bellydance.com

www.azstatefair.com


Romantasy Cabaret
ROMANTASY CABARET’S Daringly Scary Halloween
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Club Red 2155 East University Drive.
The doors open at 7:30 pm, show raises its curtains at 8:30pm.

TICKETS: www.brownpapertickets.com
$18 general admission/standing room cabaret,
$23 reserved seat cabaret
$33 VIP front row cabaret.
Advance purchase is urged.

Attendees must be 21 years or above to see the show. Due to the nature of the show’s material, this show is for adult audiences and the venue has a bar. Absolutely NO photography, filming or cell phone photos without a press pass. Violators will be escorted out, no questions asked & no refund given.

www.freewebs.com/romantasycabaret/



Raid on Aldea
Friday, November 13
Aldea (43rd Ave & Peoria)
8pm
$35 advance tickets now available

Join me, Captain Blackstrap, the crew of Ecstasy and the rest of the Arizona Corsairs for a night of endless debauchery! Drinking, Gaming, Food, Wenches, Dancing, Sword Fights, Art and Weaponry, it will all be there! Including signed copies of Blackstrap's Ecstasy! Ticket purchase includes five Corsair Coins! Good for one drink each!

www.raidonaldea.com

www.azcorsair.com

Proceeds to go to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.



Blackstrap's Ecstasy
A Corsair Captain's Log By J. M. Czepiel

Paperback Release
Online orders: $11.37
Signed orders: $13.00

It may be a junk, but Ecstasy is not a ship to trifle with, nor is her captain! Pirate, harem girl, thief, or noble lady? No one, not even her eclectic crew, is quite certain where Blackstrap Gennie came from and they certainly are never sure of where she will go, but those who follow know there is always adventure, explosions and treasure to be found.

https://www.createspace.com/3377495

www.easalle.com/easalle.html

The Fete Fantastique was truly fantastic! I was not able to peruse the gallery all that much since I was rather tied down to my little booth, but I did have an excellent view of the performances.

I enjoyed the harpist, Danielle Franklin, and hope to experience her performance at more events. Of the Earth was wonderful on stage, though I do wish they were more personable to the other vendors. Bedioun Tribe was fabulous! Seeing them at Discworld and then at this event so soon was a treat. I really hope to talk with and watch Chase Archer again too. He is an amazing illusionist and a good person too. The fire act was just insane! Her wings of fire, just breathtaking!

Amy Schulz of the Happy Magpie has the coolest merchandise. I wish she would be able to join the pirates at the Raid on Aldea. The 64oz flasks would be a huge hit! She is a great person and business woman too. She was very helpful to me as a new vendor. It is good to know she is on Max's ship.

I did manage to sell the pair of white wings and two sets of horns, but as Amy mentioned it was more of a networking event than a big selling event.

Damon and Raveena were there, though Raveena failed to recognize me at first. It was good to see other pirates present. It was even better to reaquaint with faerie friends I had not seen since the former glamourbombing days. Jeff and Annie of the Costume Revelers were there and it was good to finally meet them in person. I hope to see them at many more events in the coming weeks.

All in all the Fete was worth the cost of the vendor booth and I would be happy to work with TC and her crew again. I learned a lot about event planning and vending and made some excellent connections.

Beginning & Intermediate Bellydance Classes

Beginner Bellydance with Badrea: Tuesdays 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM 9/8/09 – 10/27/09 OR Thursdays 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM 09/10/09 -10/29/09 (no dance experience necessary)
Intermediate Bellydance with Badrea: Thursdays 7:45Pm - 8:45 PM 09/10/09-10/29/09 (prior bellydance experience suggested)
Deer Valley Community Center
2001 W. Wahalla Lane (19th Avenue & Union Hills)
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 495-3735
phoenix.gov/PARKS/index.html or sign up in person
Under age 15 allowed with participating parent enrollment (must register in person at DVCC)

Beginner Bellydance with Adeeba Korsana: Thursdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 9/17/09-11/5/09 (no dance experience necessary)
Mountain View Community Center
1104 E. Grovers Avenue (11th Street between Bell Road & Union Hills)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 534-2500
phoenix.gov/PARKS/index.html or sign up in person
Under age 18 allowed with participating parent enrollment (must register in person at MVCC)

In-home private or group Beginner Bellydance with Adeeba Korsana near 67th Avenue & Peoria. Contact Adeeba at easalle@cox.net for more information (no dance experience necessary).

These are fun, low-key classes. Sign up with a friend & share the happiness!


Fete Fantastique
Saturday, September 12
Alwun House
6pm-1am
$8 adv, $12 door

Yes, I am whipping out the wings again! It has been a long time but I will be selling wings and horns and enjoying the fantasy realm's finest!
The dragon is back.

http://www.alwunhouse.org/index1.html

Proceeds benefit non-profit Alwun House art in community programs.

WOW Bellydance Show
Saturday, September 12
Over Coffee (303 hwy & Greenway)
6PM - 9PM
FREE!

Dancers of all levels, Drummers, and those who just love to dance are welcome!

http://www.bargains4bellydance.com


Bellydance Show
Friday, September 18
Ground Control
FREE!



Kidzfaire
Saturday - Sunday, September 19 - 20
Glendale Arena
10am - 5pm (Both days)
$8 at the door

Captain Blackstrap and her crew will be with the Arizona Corsairs in Pirates Cove! Bring the small buccaneers for facepainting, swordfighting, dancing, treasure, mermaids, and more!

http://www.thekidsfaire.com/


Talk Like a Pirate Day
Saturday, September 19
The Shout House & Margaritaville at Westgate Mall
6pm
$5 for pirates / $8 for plain folk

Captain Blackstrap will be joining the Arizona Corsairs on Talk Like a Pirate Day for drinking, singing, sword fighting and more drinking! Purchase yer rum with Arizona Corsair Coins, just $2 each!

http://www.azcorsair.com


Raid on the Rails
Friday, September 25th
5PM - 2AM

First stop George & Dragon! Join the AZ Corsairs as we raid (ride) the Lightrail in full pirate costume!

www.azcorsair.com



Romantasy Cabaret
ROMANTASY CABARET’S Daringly Scary Halloween
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Club Red 2155 East University Drive.
The doors open at 7:30 pm, show raises its curtains at 8:30pm.

TICKETS: www.brownpapertickets.com
$18 general admission/standing room cabaret,
$23 reserved seat cabaret
$33 VIP front row cabaret.
Advance purchase is urged.

Attendees must be 21 years or above to see the show. Due to the nature of the show’s material, this show is for adult audiences and the venue has a bar. Absolutely NO photography, filming or cell phone photos without a press pass. Violators will be escorted out, no questions asked & no refund given.




Raid on Aldea
Friday, November 13
Aldea (43rd Ave & Peoria)
8pm
$35 advance tickets now available

Join me, Captain Blackstrap, the crew of Ecstasy and the rest of the Arizona Corsairs for a night of endless debauchery! Drinking, Gaming, Food, Wenches, Dancing, Sword Fights, Art and Weaponry, it will all be there! Including signed copies of Blackstrap's Ecstasy! Ticket purchase includes five Corsair Coins! Good for one drink each!

http://www.raidonaldea.com

Proceeds to go to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.



Blackstrap's Ecstasy

A Corsair Captain's Log By J. M. Czepiel

Paperback Release
Online orders: $11.37
Signed orders: $13.00

It may be a junk, but Ecstasy is not a ship to trifle with, nor is her captain! Pirate, harem girl, thief, or noble lady? No one, not even her eclectic crew, is quite certain where Blackstrap Gennie came from and they certainly are never sure of where she will go, but those who follow know there is always adventure, explosions and treasure to be found.

https://www.createspace.com/Customer/EStore.do?id=3377495

Well, I have done it. I signed the contract to have the pirate novel on sale at Aldea on November 13th. I should have some work done on the second Corsair book too by then. Not telling which captain it will be about just yet though.

Wish me luck. I am insanely nervous about putting my work out there like this.

Cara Blow will be at Romantasy Cabaret tonight for Mizz Lucy's birthday party! Club Red, 2155 University. Doors open at 7PM! See you there!

The daily wear clothing is all packed for the trip, as well as AdeebA Korsana's essentials. All in one carry-on baby! Still not so sure what gown to bring for the wedding though.... or how to fit it into that carry-on....

It is so much easier to dress like a pirate!

I leave for CNY in the AM and will be in town probably around midnight. Buz, my Empress, will be picking me up at the airport! Yay! The pre-wedding parties, henna-ing the Empress, dancing and bar tending at Captain Brad's, on Friday. Ceremony and Reception and a Quickie visit with relatives, is on Saturday. Sunday and Monday are for the family, and Dadu's birthday, and Tuesday I am on the plane back to PHX. How's that for a whirlwind tour?

I bet you all thought I was going to be relaxin' while you are here workin' hard.

The Arizona Corsairs are still seeking vendors to fill the remaining spaces at The Raid on Aldea!

Do you have something piratey to sell, or know someone who does?

Contact: Captain Max - cptmax@myway.com

www.raidonaldea.com

Squeakers Goes to Hollywood
Our very own beauty queen! Squeakers has earned the chance to go to Hollywood! Now comes the issue of earning the funds! She is looking for individual and business sponsors willing to put forth for her entry and travel costs.

Help her prove just how hot g33k g1rls really are!

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Beginning & Intermediate Bellydance Classes
FALL SESSION – BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE BELLYDANCE CLASSES – REGISTRATION STARTS SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST

Registration for the Fall session of Beginner & Intermediate Bellydance classes with Badrea, Director of Dancers of De Nile, and Beginner Bellydance classes with Adeeba Korsana, Dancers of De Nile troupe member, starts at 10:30AM on Saturday, August 1st. Classes fill up quickly. DON’T DELAY! Last session many of you waited until it was too late & did not get in. Don’t let that happen this session. Registration ends 1 week prior to the start of class.

Class sessions through the City of Phoenix are 8 weeks long & you will learn moves that coordinate with a full choreography. By the end of the 8 week session, you will have learned an entire dance to show family & friends - with a chance to perform it during the last class party. You will be required to purchase a City of Phoenix Recreation Photo ID Membership Card prior to the first day of class (membership card is valid for 1 year).

Beginner Bellydance with Badrea: Tuesdays 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM 9/8/09 – 10/27/09 OR Thursdays 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM 09/10/09 -10/29/09 (no dance experience necessary)
Intermediate Bellydance with Badrea: Thursdays 7:45Pm - 8:45 PM 09/10/09-10/29/09 (prior bellydance experience suggested)
Deer Valley Community Center
2001 W. Wahalla Lane (19th Avenue & Union Hills)
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 495-3735
phoenix.gov/PARKS/index.html or sign up in person
Under age 15 allowed with participating parent enrollment (must register in person at DVCC)

Beginner Bellydance with Adeeba Korsana: Thursdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 9/17/09-11/5/09 (no dance experience necessary)
Mountain View Community Center
1104 E. Grovers Avenue (11th Street between Bell Road & Union Hills)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 534-2500
phoenix.gov/PARKS/index.html or sign up in person
Under age 18 allowed with participating parent enrollment (must register in person at MVCC)

In-home private or group Beginner Bellydance with Adeeba Korsana near 67th Avenue & Peoria. Contact Adeeba at easalle@cox.net for more information (no dance experience necessary).

These are fun, low-key classes. Sign up with a friend & share the happiness!

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Thunderstump Show
Friday, August 7
The Firehouse
9pm - 10pm
FREE

Come see the astounding comedy punk genius of Thunderstump!

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Romantasy Cabaret
ROMANTASY CABARET’S Speakeasy Sins, The Gin Joint’s a-Jumpin’, will once again kick up its fringe dresses and T-strapped heels on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Club Red located in Tempe at 2155 East University Drive. The doors open at 7:30 pm and the three-act show raises its curtains at 8:30pm.

August 22 2009
Doors open at 7:30. Cabaret show starts at 8:30pm. The after party is directly after the show.
Club Red 2155 E. University, Tempe AZ

www.brownpapertickets.com

PRICES: Ticket prices vary and range from $18 general admission/standing room cabaret, $23 reserved seat cabaret and $33 VIP front row cabaret and can be found online. Advance purchase is urged.

romantasycabaret@yahoo.com
www.freewebs.com/romantasycabaret or www.myspace.com/romantasycabaret

Attendees must be 21 years or above to see the show. Due to the nature of the show’s material, this show is for adult audiences and the venue has a bar. Absolutely NO photography, filming or cell phone photos without a press pass. Violators will be escorted out, no questions asked & no refund given.

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Fete Fantastique
Friday, September 12
Alwun House
6pm-1am
$8 adv, $12 door

Yes, I am whipping out the wings again! It has been a long time but I will be selling wings and horns and enjoying the fantasy realm's finest!
The dragon is back.

http://www.alwunhouse.org/index1.html

Proceeds benefit non-profit Alwun House art in community programs.

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Kidzfaire
Saturday - Sunday, September 19 - 20
Glendale Arena
10am - 5pm (Both days)
$8 at the door

Captain Blackstrap and her crew will be with the Arizona Corsairs in Pirates Cove! Bring the small buccaneers for facepainting, swordfighting, dancing, treasure, mermaids, and more!

http://www.thekidsfaire.com/

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Talk Like a Pirate Day
Saturday, September 19
The Shout House & Westgate Mall
6pm
$5 for pirates / $8 for plain folk

Captain Blackstrap will be joining the Arizona Corsairs on Talk Like a Pirate Day for drinking, singing, sword fighting and more drinking! Purchase yer rum with Arizona Corsair Coins, just $2 each!

http://www.azcorsair.com

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Raid on Aldea
Friday, November 13
Aldea
8pm
$35 advance tickets now available

Join me, Captain Blackstrap, the crew of Ecstasy and the rest of the Arizona Corsairs for a night of endless debauchery! Drinking, Gaming, Food, Wenches, Dancing, Sword Fights, Art and Weaponry, it will all be there! Including signed copies of Blackstrap's Ecstasy! Ticket purchase includes five Corsair Coins! Good for one drink each!

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Proceeds to go to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.



The answer to the question: Is there anything I am not doing = Sleeping

After much work, worry and wondering if it is even good enough. (The typical writer stress.). With the blessing of the Arizona Corsairs, Blackstrap's Ecstasy is now available!

The campy, crazy adventure story of how Captain Blackstrap came to be, and collect her eclectic crew, is written as a sort of love letter to my friends and fellow pirates. Written during the November 2008, NaNoWriMo challenge this is my first published piece, but I hope to follow with more exciting, amusing tales of piracy under the flag of the Arizona Corsairs!

Thank you to all who helped and supported me! You are loved!

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The ships of Fleet Scelestus, lost and docked on a desert island (due to taking direction from Captain Blackstrap) low on rations, short on temper, decide to settle things in a night of mud wrestling!

We had so much fun! We kept it basically PG-13 and no one was hurt, but we all got very, very dirty! We even dragged the Commodore in! It was hilarious! I hope to do it again and with more mud and more girls!

I am making wings again! TC invited me to share a booth at the Fairey Fete Fantastique! Alwun House, September 12th, 6PM -1AM. I am excited and nervous to sell my wings to people other than those in my close circle, but it has been a time of branching out so it is about time!

And, more nerve-inducing events. Blackstrap's Ecstasy, which started as just a great way to gloat about my crew and allow the vain bunch to see their characters in print, is up for purchase. The Corsairs have backed me up so some of the profits will go to St. Judes in their name, but that is all good! I am just excited to have it out there but insanely nervous of what people will think!