It’s that time of year again!  The time where I get to play with some of my oldest/dearest circus buddies!

These are the folks that inspire and enable.  You hear me talking about them all the time.  Now is your chance to see my circus family!  You get a WHOLE LOTTA SHOW for only $10!

Who: Re-united! The Accidental Circus:

• Paolo Garbanzo, Jester of England
• Mab Just Mab, DC’s Own Sideshow     Girl
• The Mezmer Society, Asheville, NC
• Sidetracked Theatre, Philadelphia,     PA

When/Where:
2010
July 15 Washington, DC, Palace of Wonders
July 16 Philly, PA. O’Neal’s Pub
July 17 Philly, PA. Magic Garden!

2011
January 13 Alexandria, VA. Birchmere.
January 20 Knoxville, TN.
January 21 Nashville, TN.
January 22 Chattanooga, TN.
January 23 Asheville, NC.

What:
Join The Accidental Circus for an evening of Darwinism in Action and luscious cabaret. Making collaborative mayhem since 2002, these travelers are reuniting on tour in July 2010 and January of 2011. This show promises danger, humor, beauty, song, progressive political humor, and weird social commentary—and all in just one act!

Ringleader and juggler extraordinaire Paolo Garbanzo is the first American ever to become the jester of a European castle. He tours Europe and the US, presenting his original comedic material in three languages. Historical, hysterical, satirical, and interactive, this multi-skilled Renaissance man leads the circus as Benevolent Dictator for Life.

Mab Just Mab, DC’s Sideshow Girl, combines artistry and pain to create hilarious and compelling entertainment. A glasswalker, blockhead, escape artist, and ukulele fanatic, she is a tenured freak at DC’s notorious sideshow venue and museum, The Palace of Wonders. Mab has been featured in several documentaries and books on the sideshow revival, and performs solo, with the Accidental Circus, and with the Cheeky Monkey Sideshow.

The Mezmer Society demonstrates to the general public that, after a 60 year hiatus, it is once more permissible to dance to an accordion. Hard-riding highwaymen of mayhem, they preach the Mezmer gospel throughout the States. Debaucherous bellydance, unpredictability, torchsongs, and sinister accordion playing are blended at high speed into a tall, cool, glass of delicious intoxication. Great for geeks, goths, and anyone who likes to sport a sombrero on national holidays.

Sidetracked is a two-woman team from Philadelphia that entices the crowd with high-integrity, rapid-fire, comedic storytelling. They bring their considerable presence to bear on any audience, rejuvenating the classic Vaudeville genre with contemporary subject matter and sensibility.

Dazzle your loved ones… Invite your enemies because, well, when 5 knives are in the air, accidents can happen. After all, we are the Accidental Circus.

Accidental Circus
www.accidentalcircus.com
Paolo Garbanzo
www.garbanzojuggling.com
The  Mezmer Society: Luscious Cabaret & Balkan Ruckus
www.mezmersociety.com
Mab Just Mab
www.mabjustmab.com
Sidetracked Theatre
www.sidetracked.biz

From the first moment this place came into being, I felt like I was home.  The Palace has brought you so much joy and unusual entertainment for 4 years now!  Help keep the Palace doing what it does so well!

Friday, July 9th, 2010
PALACE OF WONDERS: FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW!
Doors 6 PM, Just One Show at 10PM
Price: $10

The Palace of Wonders – home of the only vaudeville stage, museum of oddities and full bar in the world – proudly announces its FEMME FATALE FOUR YEAR Anniversary Show.

Just One Show, One Night Only!!

Just $10 – A sheer bargain and ‘thank you’ to our loyal patrons throughout the years!!

NY’s legendary lowbrow singer-songwriter Corn Mo (a one-man band cross between Meatloaf, Freddie Mercury and ELO) performs and hosts the evening!!

Starring Femme Fatale favorites of the Palace, pleasing to the first-timer or faithful Palace veteran.

* Sideshow! Mab Just Mab, DC’s Sideshow Girl, will make you squirm in your seat with her shocking stunts

* Aerial Artistry! Moira Lee brings her death-defying spinning, spiral drops and sultry silk work, descending from the lofty Palace ceiling right before your eyes

* Belly Dance! The exotic Belladona brings you the best in traditional and tribal fusion belly dance accompanied by the talented Ken Vegas of the DC Kings

* Fire! Fire eating, breathing, dancing and twirling from the creative and daring Malibu

* Burlesque! Classic and comedic burlesque and tease from DC’s own L’il Dutch and the irreverent Reverend Valentine

* Hula Hooping! Strange Powers brings hoop dancing, hooping tricks and high-energy centrifugal force in her off beat and charismatic style

Don’t miss this jam-packed show!!

Come Early! Stay Late for Post-Show Go-Go Dancing and DJ sets!

Doors at 6pm – Show at 10pm – Just $10 for a night to remember!