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Vau de Vire and Gooferman at the Electric Daisy Carnival

mr_nightshade — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:25:16 GMT

See the photos here: http://www.theblight.net/08/edc

Vau de Vire Society, Gooferman and Fou Fou Ha!, joined by our darling friends Cirque Berzerk and the Wandering Marionettes, were brought in to perform at the Electric Daisy Carnival in downtown Los Angeles. We had been warned: it was candy raver central, with music so loud it hurt. I thought that demographic had died a decade ago, but alas: a bastion of plush rainbowbright remains amongst the fifteen-year-olds in the arid southron lands of this fair state. Who knew?

For those who aren’t familiar with the term, please see Wikipedia’s candy raver entry -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_raver . Know that we hid in performer areas as much as possible and no, I took no photos of them (potential legality issues aside (plus, if their mothers saw what they were wearing…)).

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basura Sagrada:temple fundraiser photos

anarchitectural — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:11:03 GMT

http://flickr.com/photos/anarchitectural/show/

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Bohemian Carnival photos

mr_nightshade — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:00:42 GMT

http://theblight.net/08/boca_may

With Extra Action Marching Band, Blaze, Gooferman, Vau de Vire Society, Fou Fou Ha!, silly Germans and more...

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Who's going to LOUCHE this friday?

smoove — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:35:54 GMT

wanna get on the super secret RSVP list?

hit me back @

smoove (at) newsbreakz (dot) org

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Klowns vs. Pirates photos

mr_nightshade — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:14:14 GMT

Where we picketed the outsourcing of clown labor (the importation of klown mercenaries, perhaps)

www.theblight.net/08/clownsvspirates

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The Absinthe Party (this FRIDAY 02.01.08)

smoove — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:17:19 GMT

Dance

Drink

Dress Up

for the complete story...www.kabaretstore.com/absintheparty/

Whisper
535 Florida St
SF, CA
$20/$15(in proper Absinthe attire)

Ahhh, blessed Absinthe! Just like Grandma used to make.

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EDWARDIAN BALL CAST & PERFORMER MiXER!

delachaux — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:34:14 GMT

Edwardian Cast & Performer Party this Friday Night at Whisper.

MORE drinking, dancing, and debauchery with 2 live sets by Ball chanteuse JILL TRACY (joined by Paul Mercer). Plus electro-van-gogh cryptonica with victrola crankers:MiZ MARGO, DELACHAUX, & SMOOVE.

Sultry midnight cabaret performances by some of San Francisco's cheekiest burlesque performers!

Did we mention the absinthe?

The best around and NOW LEGAL with several stations within Whisper!

$15/ Door (* ALL EDWARDIAN BALL CAST & PERFORMERS GET IN FREE!)

Friday, February 1st
10:00 PM
Location: Shhhhhh........
535 Florida (@ 18th street)
San Francisco, CA
More Info: www.absintheparty.com

"Let me be mad..mad with madness of Absinthe, the wildest most luxurious madness in the world."
- Marie Corelli

"Ah! the Green Goddess! What is the fascination that makes her so adorable and so terrible?"
- Aleister Crowley

"You want to know about Absinthe? You have no fucking clue."
- Adam De Rosa

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NEED PERFORMANCE ACTS for FEB. 10th Show in Downtown SF

euonym — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:55:31 GMT

NEED PERFORMANCE ACTS for FEB. 10th Show in Downtown SF
Nightclub------GOOD PAY!!:>

Hello my fellow circus freaks and performance familiars!

I am in need to 14 fabulous 20 min or less acts for a large event on the
eve of Feb. 10th. 2008. This will definelty need to include a few fire
performers, stilt walkers, jugglers, belly dancers, contortionists, hoop
dancers etc etc and any other acts involving hot females or death defying
feats :>

Willing to pay for creative performances and beautiful people, so get on
this.....

Please email me at spekticalet@gmail.com with a few pictures, short bio
and an idea of the show or act within that time slot you might need... Get
back to me quickly please! Corporate event so please only respond if you
are truly a professional, on time and reliable.

~~ash
Spektical Entertainment
7204956913

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Lost in the green room at 1015

hollywater — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:46:50 GMT

It's a wee late I know but...

Did anyone pick up a black wool bustle? It just ties around, plain, no fancy stuff, just black wool layered bustle.
I'd like to get it back if possible.
Thanks!

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Sea of Dreams photos

mr_nightshade — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:14:39 GMT

http://www.theblight.net/08/seaofdreams

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photos - new year's eve - sea of dreams - sf

pixievision — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:23:15 GMT

http://www.pixievisionproductions.com/gallery/sodsf123107

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VOTE SMOOVE (last chance this friday 12.14.07)

smoove — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:53:39 GMT

Aloha Bohemian Carnival!

Has it really been a year since we both discovered each other? as crazy as that might sound, it's true! And really I gotta say I have had more fun rocking the Bohemian Carnival then any other party in SF. Really it's true. We've got a great thing going and I cannot wait to rock beats for all y'all once again. I mean, Remember the Hay Maze party? How much fucking fun was that? and Decompression?

So listen, I need a little bit of help from the Bohemian Carnival this week. The last day to vote for the nitevibe dj dream team is this friday. Now I know y'all don't really get into this whole Cult Of DJ thing (and really I don't blame you...) BUT it would mean a great deal to me if we could continue this amazing and wondrous trip that we're on. I'm doing chin-ups on the bottom rung of the top ten and I need all the support I can mobilize for this last push to the end. And with your support, I think we can do it!

So please, take a few moments to let your voice be heard and VOTE SMOOVE!
http://www.nitevibe.com/dt07/page1.asp

My name's about 7/8 of the way down...

peace,
Smoove.

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Bohemian Carnival & Mutaytor in the news

SingeU — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:39:11 GMT

Follow this link.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/J/JOINING_THE_CIRCUS?SITE=DCTMS&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

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Gypsy Sound System at Amnesia this Friday (11/23)

Kurt — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:51:58 GMT

To any and all of you that were in Portland for the opening of the Hippodrome (Boenobo and Vegas good to see you both again) that stuck around for the afterparty and danced your asses off to Gypsy Sound System and GlobalRuckus, Gypsy Sound System (all the way from Switzerland) will be playing this Friday at Amnesia. Gypsy beats, balkan bangers, klezmer dancehall and more. I told them I'd talk them up in the Bay, so that's what I'm doing. They ARE fantastic. Should there be any type of afterparty type thing going on that night, they LOVE afterparties, so if your so inclined, show up, dance your ass off and ply them with vodka and beer.
Wish I was able to be down for the show.
Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
Best
Kurt (GlobalRuckus)

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flicker fotos from fri nite?

sWitcheroo — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:18:06 GMT

any idea where that lovely photographer might have posted? she said flicker . . .

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venue...

Sparklez108 — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:14:22 GMT

fab show, as usual
but it kinda starts sour when ya gotta get padded down for packn heat
before, uh, goin to dance...
and, in fact, silly security confiscates yer keychain bottle opener
but misses the can of pepper spray entirely... and a couple of other things...
whatever.

the club left some of the nekyia girls in the dark on their floor-level stage
and i dunno if gooferman quite got the rockstar spotlights they deserve and wear so well
(but rather some camoflouge'y pattern of shadows... uhh...)

blehhh can the fest not be there again, if possible...
i think a single room venue with an active m.c./showman/host makes the night way more circus-y

but, you know, with THE show
i'm entirely pleased... thanks for a fab night
and see you next time

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Get Freaky meets Bohemian Carnival?

Trilo — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:22:29 GMT

I saw mention in another space of this event, on Friday November 9th. For the love of all things freaktacular and carnivalous, please pass along some details!

~Trilo~

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Interesting gatherings on Halloween night?

Jamie & Deborah Project — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:21:07 GMT

I'm trying to find something spooky/ artistic/ burner and just plain good to bring some out-of-towners to. Any suggestions or leads?

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Isaac is looking for a ride from the east bay to half moon bay this afternoon

isaacrodriguez — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 19:21:39 GMT

call or email
510-830-5388
I'm off after 4 pm
I need to be there by 8pm to work the door

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Check us out!!!! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

hollywater — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:45:49 GMT

New bohemians. A recent Saturday, 11:47 p.m.: When Gooferman, a clown-faced art band, took the stage, it seemed as if someone had lit a match, igniting an urban wildfire fueled by the city's howling underground society. On the one-year anniversary of the almost monthly Bohemian Carnival, the floor of the DNA Lounge was transformed into a lustful pit of excitement as scantily clad dancers licked each other and hula hoopers in hot pants gyrated in front of a voyeuristic pack of photographers. A single trapeze artist twisting overhead also commanded a generous allotment of oohs and ahhs. Even the squarest-looking souls lurking in the quiet corners were dancing on their bar stools by the third song. San Francisco is where the wild things are. Chronicle photo by Mike Kepka

I love that part --- where the wild things are!! Yay!!!! Grrrrrrrrr

Check the whole article with an interview with Angela Mae!! sfgate.com/cityexposed
www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi

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I heart Fou Fou Ha!

smoove — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:34:52 GMT

They really made my decom a delicious experience.

Thanks!

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One-Year Anniversary Photos

mr_nightshade — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:19:09 GMT

www.theblight.net/gallery/carnival/sep07/

WHEREIN September 29th was declared via Official Proclamation by the Mayor of San Francisco to be Bohemian Carnival day!

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Kudos to you and yours.

Vegasetrip — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 02:27:33 GMT

Thanks fans,friends,crew,talent,strangers,old timers,youngsters,photographers,chroniclers,dancers,djs,vagabonds and buffoons!
T'was a bit of a bumpy ride..but we made it through and ALL the performances were stellar! For all the sound problems..every act made up for it in spades!
Vive Le Bohemian Carnival!

v

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Bohemian Carniavl photos, July

mr_nightshade — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:38:19 GMT

See them here! www.theblight.net/gallery/carnival/july07

I missed a few acts. So it goes! Technical difficulties aside, it was a good show.

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Bohemian Carnival rides again!

mr_nightshade — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 18:26:44 GMT

Next Saturday, the 21st, at the Xenodrome!

http://www.bohemiancarnival.net/images/072107_flyers/bc_flyer_072107_combo_800w.jpg

I'll be there~ (photo on flyer by meeeee :D)

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Amanda from the Dresdon Dolls at Fete La Boum!

delachaux — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:48:37 GMT

Amanda will be performing 2 solo sets on piano this Saturday night at the Anon Bastille Day Soiree - www.fetelaboum.com

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where, oh where, has the carnival gone?

web_rose — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:18:02 GMT

We went to the DNA on Saturday, only to find old skool hip hop. Where was the Bohemian Carnival? Moved? On hiatus?

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ok to tip the dj?

web_rose — Mon, 21 May 2007 01:09:17 GMT

Saturday's DJ was amazing. I had to show my appreciation, so I gave him $5. Was that wrong?

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BOHEMIAN CARNIVAL PHOTOS, May

mr_nightshade — Sat, 26 May 2007 00:16:12 GMT

http://www.theblight.net/gallery/carnival/may07

:D

April's gallery is coming soon (Last-In, First-Out)

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mariachi-breakbeat-vampire-burlesque fiesta...

delachaux — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:45:52 GMT

this friday night at the porn palace >>>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC32nA8kBeI

D.

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Omnicircus

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 18:16:31 GMT

Frank is looking for artists, visionaries, ideas and help for his Wall of Ashes event
if your interested check out the weblink and come visit!

www.omnicircus.com

tribes.tribe.net/omnicircus

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PHOTOS -- March 2007

mr_nightshade — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:09:32 GMT

www.theblight.net/gallery/carnival/mar07/

I said I'd get 'em up tonight... the sun isn't up yet, so it counts. :P

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Pics!

MsFine — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:15:04 GMT

I was performing and couldn't attend the BC last Saturday.

I want to see pics!!!

Who's got em?!

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BC Tomorrow?

tonytohono — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:58:21 GMT

I have not seen any announcements for tomorrow, but it is the third Saturday.

Yay, or nay?

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PHOTOS ~ BOHEMIAN CARNIVAL ~ 2/17

pixievision — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:33:18 GMT

http://www.pixievisionproductions.com/gallery/bc021707

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BOHEMIAN CARNIVAL PHOTOS, February 2007 San Francisco

mr_nightshade — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:53:40 GMT

www.theblight.net/gallery/carnival/feb07/

:D

Another fabulous show~

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A Huge Thank You!

MsFine — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:55:53 GMT

To VdV and Gooferman for having LSD Fuego.

It was so nicely mapped out and it was nice to be able to show up do our thing and have so much damn fun. Everyone was sweet and professional.

Pleasure to share a stage with you all. Look forward to the next one!

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Photos -- BOHEMIAN CARNIVAL, January

mr_nightshade — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:21:59 GMT

See them here!

www.theblight.net/gallery/carnival/jan07/

Other updates at www.theblight.net/news/

Cheers~
- nightshade

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Klown vs Clown

cynfulgurl — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:22:54 GMT

Hi and thanks in advance for your interest in this survey. As a member of the San Francisco Circus Center’s Clown Conservatory class of 2007 I am required to do a research project. In general, there is not much written on the history of circus, and the research projects are an attempt to begin to enlarge the library of information pertaining both to the past and present. I’m looking towards the future, and would like to begin to break ground to bring recognition and respect to alternative circus and clowning- aka “cirkus” and “clowning”. Feel free to answer the questions below with as much or as little information as you see fit. You do not have to answer all of them (but please give me at least one name). Be honest, tell me off, tell clowns off, tell klowns off, whatever you want. Please send a private message with your answers, and feel free to forward to any and all that might be interested and willing to participate. Thanks, Cynthia

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Name:

Performer/Character name:

Email address and/or phone number:

Can I contact you for further discussion of your anwers?

In the final presentation of my research, would you prefer to have your real name used, your performer name, or both or neither (remain anonymous).

Do you identify as a male or female or other? If other, please describe.

Do you define yourself as Klown or Clown or both?

In your opinion, what is the difference, if any?

What does Klown mean to you?

If you feel there a difference between circus and cirkus please share your definitions.

Do you perform?

Where?

How/what do you perform? (for example, walk-around, rehearsed stage act, improvised stage act, etc.)

If you have an act, please describe it.

If you have a character, please describe it.

Does your character identify as a male or female or other? If other, please describe.

Please describe your costume/s, if any.

Who is your audience?

Do you want to be accepted and respected as a circus professional or are you just playing?

Do you care if traditional and formally trained circus professionals don’t respect what you do?

What would you say to them?

What is your training, if any?

Have you done any research on the history of circus or clowning? Please describe.

Do you have any photos you would be willing to share? Please send to cynthia (at) jugglenyc (dot) com with the subject “Klown Photos” (even if you are a Clown).

Would you be willing to come to the San Francisco Circus Center on Tuesday January 2 in costume? You would not be required to perform an act, but if you wanted to that would be great. I will be choosing one person, provided that at least one of you is willing.

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Clown vs Klown Project Proposal

The purpose of this project will be to attempt to have the members of the subversive/alternative/underground clown/circus community define themselves, their style and their purpose, if any. "Klown", as I understand it, began as a movement of subversive clowning with a major theme of sex, sexuality- especially including sexual deviance. With the growing visibility of subcultures such as the Burning Man community, subversive/alternative/underground circus and clowning is gaining in popularity and with it we find term "klown" used more and more in areas unrelated to the sexual origins. Granted, the distinction is primarily made on the internet, based on the spelling of the word, however rather than detracting from the significance I believe this adds to it; the internet continues to have a major impact on our society which in turn is certainly creating changes in circus and clowning both in how they are approached and received.

The foundation of my research will be interviewing individuals who define themselves as and by "circus", regardless of whether or not they are actual circus performers or just freaks spinning fire at a warehouse party under a free-standing aerial rig. Based on the small amount of research I have done the subversive circus and the klown are mostly unexplored. Many in the subversive/alternative/underground circus movement don't understand the rich tradition behind the circus that you know and that I am learning about, but they are creating their own traditions and growing in numbers so quickly that it can't be ignored. In the Burning Man community alone the number of stiltwalkers, aerialists, and "clowns" has multiplied exponentially in the past three years since I first attended the event; there are no less than four "circuses" performing nightly, the stiltwalkers gathering went from 30 to nearly 100 in attendance, and this past year the numbers of people who considered themselves “in circus” were large enough to create a village, called appropriately enough The Red Nose District.

In part it irritates the hell out of me because I don't want them subverting or invalidating the tradition I am breaking my neck to be a part of, and at the same time it fascinates me because the "families" they are creating are as rich and tight as what I understand traditional circus families to be. And, admittedly, there is more than one alternative circus that I have longed to be a part of.

I could go on endlessly, but much of my though is circular at this point, which is one of the reasons I chose this subject. I want to begin to understand the relationships and the distinctions between the old and the new, the traditional and the alternative.

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December Bohemian Carnival Photos!

mr_nightshade — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:09:09 GMT

www.theblight.net/gallery/carnival/dec06/

Enjoy!

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PHOTOS ~ BOHEMIAN CARNIVAL ~ 16 DECEMBER 2006

pixievision — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 04:03:32 GMT

http://www.pixievisionproductions.com/gallery/bohemiancarnival121606

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Lost important thiings!

Vegasetrip — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 21:36:55 GMT

Oi kiddies...someone nabbed me fave black pleather trench with fur collar on Saturday...me house keys were in the pocket..any got any info or see anything?...It was upstairs in the green room.

thanks

V

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November photos!

mr_nightshade — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 18:27:52 GMT

www.theblight.net/gallery/carnival/nov06/
(and October's here: www.theblight.net/gallery/carnival/oct06/ )
Hope you enjoy. Cheers!
- neil aka nightshade

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Bohemian Carnival's topics - tribe.net

Vau de Vire and Gooferman at the Electric Daisy Carnival

basura Sagrada:temple fundraiser photos

Bohemian Carnival photos

Who's going to LOUCHE this friday?

Klowns vs. Pirates photos

The Absinthe Party (this FRIDAY 02.01.08)

EDWARDIAN BALL CAST & PERFORMER MiXER!

NEED PERFORMANCE ACTS for FEB. 10th Show in Downtown SF

Lost in the green room at 1015

Sea of Dreams photos

photos - new year's eve - sea of dreams - sf

VOTE SMOOVE (last chance this friday 12.14.07)

Bohemian Carnival & Mutaytor in the news

Gypsy Sound System at Amnesia this Friday (11/23)

flicker fotos from fri nite?

venue...

Get Freaky meets Bohemian Carnival?

Interesting gatherings on Halloween night?

Isaac is looking for a ride from the east bay to half moon bay this afternoon

Check us out!!!! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

I *heart* Fou Fou Ha!

One-Year Anniversary Photos

Kudos to you and yours.

Bohemian Carniavl photos, July

Bohemian Carnival rides again!

Amanda from the Dresdon Dolls at Fete La Boum!

where, oh where, has the carnival gone?

ok to tip the dj?

BOHEMIAN CARNIVAL PHOTOS, May

mariachi-breakbeat-vampire-burlesque fiesta...

Omnicircus

PHOTOS -- March 2007

Pics!

BC Tomorrow?

PHOTOS ~ BOHEMIAN CARNIVAL ~ 2/17

BOHEMIAN CARNIVAL PHOTOS, February 2007 San Francisco

A Huge Thank You!

Photos -- BOHEMIAN CARNIVAL, January

Klown vs Clown

December Bohemian Carnival Photos!

PHOTOS ~ BOHEMIAN CARNIVAL ~ 16 DECEMBER 2006

Lost important thiings!

November photos!

I heart Fou Fou Ha!