EVENT: Dances of Vice "A Funeral Service for Catbone VI" The year is 1928, and the word on the street is that infamous Manhattan rogue CATBONE is holding a "funeral service" for the loss of the sixth of his nine lives. And those who are familiar with Catbone's great reputation will know he plans to leave out more than milk and cream for his cats and kittens! Yes, folks, it's a speakeasy - featuring: Grandpa Musselman & His Syncopators providing the evening's live jazz, blues, and funeral music from the 1920s, with a special appearance by tap sensations Minsky Sisters, a titillating fire show by Sky Claudette and Vlad of Eros Fire, the delightful Molly Crabapple offering "funeral portraits" for the begrieved, and additional surprise performances. The funeral service begins promptly at 7PM, with a gothic memorial service continuing into "Salvation" from 11PM. Visit the Salvation website for details. |
Above photo of The Minsky Sisters by Steven Rosen. |
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MUSIC: Benny Goodman, Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Bessie Smith, Josephine Baker, George Gershwin, Fats Waller, Bix Beiderbecke, King Oliver, Count Basie, Django Reinhardt, Lionel Hampton, Louis Armstrong, Helen Kane, Ruth Etting, etc. DRESS CODE: Victorian, Teens, and/or Twenties mourning attire is requested to keep our cover and avoid suspicion from the police! Psst! Bring or print the funeral invitation (left) to receive discounted admission at the door - and remember - the speakeasy code word is "CATBONE!" DIRECTIONS: Nearest subway lines are the C, E, and 1 to Spring Street. Sponsored by: HENDRICK'S GIN
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