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Friday, August 12, 2011

Events / Sports / Sexy Time / Good Times / Wrestling Men have it good in Atlanta this weekend

Posted by Jonathan Williams on Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 3:57 PM

Guys typically don't have much trouble finding ways to celebrate their manhood. But with all the testosterone-driven events happening in the Atlanta area this weekend, it will take even less effort than usual for boys to be boys. It's definitely a good weekend to be a man in Atlanta and here are a few of the reasons why.

Tags: Man Day, Ink & Dagger Tattoo, Twain's, Captain Stab-Tuggo, Sadie Hawkins, Sugar Dolls, Spaghetti Junction Car and Bike Show, Lucha Libre USA, Club Europe, Atlanta Rollergirls, Yaarab Shrine Center, Chameleon Queen, Stormy Knight, Rebecca DeShon, Masquerade, Alfred Hitchcock

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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Visual Arts / Livin' the Dream / Sheer Awesomeness / Sexy Time / Movers, Shakers Bill Cosby wants you to know about the new MINT Gallery

Posted by Jessica Blankenship on Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 5:38 PM

Since Cosby = unbridled heaps of truth at all times, it seems the new MINT Gallery space will be super rad.

Tags: MINT Gallery, Bill Cosby

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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Sexy Time A few questions with Toniet Gallego, aka Chinita La Chou Chou

Posted by Debbie Michaud on Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 10:26 AM

Blast-Off Burlesque has seen the future, and it’s not wearing any underwear. This week, the burlesque troupe stages The Future of Tomorrow, a space-age strip tease combining tributes to sci-fi favorites and original numbers by Blast-Off’s regular lineup, as well as a handful of special guests, including the Southern Belle From Hell, Renea’ Le Roux. Here, Blast-Off member Toniet Gallego, aka Chinita La Chou Chou, answers a few questions about her inspirations and the current production.

Who is Chinita La Chou Chou?
Chinita La Chou Chou is the alter ego of Toniet Gallego. Toniet is a member of the electronic music band, Fader Vixen as well as an up-and-coming indie filmmaker who is currently is co-producing a film adaptation of Stephen King's Survivor Type. She has been a core member of Blast-Off Burlesque for about three years now.

How would you describe her style? Do you make your own costumes?
Chinita's style is exotic, animated, playful, and graceful. She likes to poke fun at herself.

For costumes, it depends on the theme. I go to thrift and fabric shops. The art supply and hardware stores. I'll pretty much go everywhere to make that 'look' happen. You wouldn't believe what I've found at the Dollar Tree. I love that place!

What drew you to burlesque?
I was seeking an outlet to fulfill my passion for dance and visual art as well as utilize my theater experience.

Your Blast Off bio includes hula and candle-dancing among your talents. What exactly is candle-dancing? And what other elements do you like to include in a performance?
For candle dancing, I hold lighted candles in both hands and dance away. It's very hypnotic and exotic especially with club music. I am trained in hula dance and have been dancing this since I was around 7 years old. Other props I use in dance are Chinese silk sleeves, martial arts fans, LED lights and sausage links. That's right. HOT DOGS!

Tags: Toniet Gallego, Chinita La Chou Chou, burlesque, 7 Stages Theatre, Blast-Off Burlesque

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