A Performance Event Celebrating the Supernatural & Surreal

December 28, 2008 – Atlanta, Ga. – The world premiere of Mysterious Mysteries of the Unknown launches Blast-Off Burlesque’s 2009 SciFi-A-GoGo series at Alcove Gallery, January 16 and 17, 2009. Mysterious Mysteries of the Unknown is one part paranormal investigation, one part spy thriller, and one part urban legend experience, presented in a variety of burlesque and vaudeville acts, and side show shenanigans.

Featuring debut of its new short film and performances of fresh Blast-Off acts, the two-hour spectacular showcases guest performances from some of Atlanta’s best-known personalities including Syrens of the South, Vagina Jenkins, and Calu. Additional guests include Hoopsie Daisy, Melanie Magnifique, May Delight, Hammerhead Andy, and surprise appearances from a few paranormal superstars.

Admission is $10, and includes free beer and wine for those 21 and up. Doors are at 9 p.m. and the show begins at 10 p.m. sharp. The Mysterious Mysteries of the Unknown preview show, on January 16, is limited to 100 attendees. Attendees who purchase advance tickets for both shows receive seating preference; day of show tickets will be standing room only.

Alcove Gallery is located at 2852 East College Avenue, Decatur, Ga. 30030. Parking is available on the surrounding streets, as well as in the lot of Twin Oaks shopping center.

Tickets and additional details are available online at scifi-a-gogo.com.

About Blast-Off Burlesque

Atlanta’s Blast-Off Burlesque is a collective of neo-burlesque performers, who revel in the traditional vaudeville splendor of the show, spiced with just enough modern edge. Founded in 2006, Blast-Off Burlesque has joined forces with emerging and established talent from across the country. In addition to its integral role in the monthly Silver Scream Spook Show, Blast-Off Burlesque makes regular appearances in Atlanta and around the Southeast.

Blast-Off cofounder Dickie Van Dyke has been named SoVo Editors’ Choice for Best Drag King, and Dickie was voted second place, Readers’ Choice in its Best of Gay Atlanta 2008 awards. For more information about Blast-Off Burlesque, including upcoming show dates and performer profiles, visit blastoffburlesque.com.

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Well, our next show - Mysterious Mysteries of the Unknown - is fast approaching. We’re on for two nights: a Friday night preview show with a limited audience and a Saturday night feature show. Tickets are $10 and you get your fill of burlesque, side show action, sketch comedy, singing, dancing, some other stuff (like our new movie!) and beer or wine. The show is looking like a jam packed two hours that you don’t want to miss. Get your tickets in advance to reserve a seat!

But to warm you up for the January show, why not come by the Silver Scream Spook Show on December 27th? It’s Mad Monster Party!

Thanks to everyone who came out for Go West! last night at Alcove. We seriously surpassed the maximum occupancy of the gallery, and despite overheating the sound system (twice!) we are delighted with how it went. We hope you had as much fun as we did. 

Thanks again, also, to: our host Jon, Renea’ Le Roux, Veronica Lash, Talloolah Love, Naughtalie, Uncle Daddy, Ranch-Hand Andy, and all our friends and family who helped out (Bryant, Christina, Sheila, Rob, Cameron, Nik)… and of course, to Chris at Alcove. 

Folks have asked about the short film that started off the show; here it is… Westward Ho!

 
Westward Ho! from Stanzibar on Vimeo.

The July Silver Scream Spook Show, It Came From Beneath The Sea, is Saturday! We’re looking forward to seeing you there - it was featured in Creative Loafing’s See & Do, so we’re also expecting to see some new people. It’s so great to watch the newcomers’ reactions to the silliness, especially when they don’t know what to expect. 

Also, Blast-Off’s own Sadie Hawkins is interviewed in the July 23rd issue of Creative Loafing. The print version had an abridged interview, but the full text is online. 

Don’t forget the second Blast-Off Sci-Fi A-Go-Go, too… just about a week away now. We’ve gotten previews of the acts and this one is going to be something else. Seriously. We’ll see you there, for sure!