Survey says

Please take a sec to check out the Survey of the Living Odd Ball below the photos...And if you have time, take another mo' to cut & paste it into an e-mail and send it to us. Thanks!

Mwah, Vancouver, mwah! (those are kissing noises)

What can I say, Night of the Living Odd Ball was a big ball of zombie-laundrybasket-pirate-skeleton-witch-mummy-cowboy-dom-sheep etc. fun! I don't know about the rest of you, but I had a great time. Thank-you to everyone who showed up in costume (and out of costume as the night went on) and danced like a bunch of blood-thirsty ghouls!

Here are some photos of the party and of all the fun we had:

The winner of the Oddest Costume award


The winners of the Scariest Costume award


The costume competition heats up


We are the robots


Rattle Me Bones


The zombie ate my baby!!! Trala La and Cookie show us how to have a good time


Fortunately, Little Bo Peep found her sheep


Our lovely DJs Party Bangs as Garth and Titz McGee as Marion Crane from Psycho


Aerial silks - holy poop that girl is hanging from the ceiling and doing acrobats!


The always amazing (and extraordinarily tall) stilt walkers


Photos by the occasionally blustery, but always beautiful, Dilettante



Please...If you see a picture of yourself on this website and you do not want it up here for all the internet to see e-mail titzmcgee@yahoo.ca and I will remove it.

Help us out, please!

If you attended the Night of the Living Odd Ball, but didn't have a chance to fill out a survey here's you second chance! Cut and paste the following survey into an e-mail and send it to oddball@michaelvsmith.com Thank-you for your help---we appreciate the feedback!

Survey of the Living Odd Ball!

On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being the lowest and 10 being the woo hoo-est) how much did you enjoy the Night of the Living Odd Ball overall? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

On a scale of 1 to 10 how much did you enjoy the DJs tonight? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

On a scale of 1 to 10 how much did you enjoy the performances tonight? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

On a scale of 1 to 10 how much did you enjoy the bar service tonight? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

On a scale of 1 to 10 how much did you enjoy the contests tonight? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

On a scale of 1 to 10 how much do you like the WISE Hall as the Odd Ball venue? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Did you attend the Pride Odd Ball? Yes No

How did you hear about the Night of the Living Odd Ball? Word of mouth Ad in Xtra West SuperDyke
Odd Ball Blog Poster/Handbill Other (please specify)____________________________________________

What area of town do you live in?____________________________________________________________

Would you like to sign up for our e-mail list to be notified about future Odd Balls? (We promise not to give your address to anyone or use it for anything other than Odd Ball purposes.) Your e-mail: (please print LEGIBLY or have someone sober fill this part in for you)____________________________________________________

We are always looking to make the Odd Ball even more fun for everyone. Please use the back of this form to offer any suggestions you might have for us. You can also use it to tell us how much fun you had!
www.theoddballcouver.blogspot.com or oddball@michaelvsmith.com

Tonight's the night we're gonna make it happen!!!

As if you would forget!

Tonight is Night of the Living Odd Ball!!!

Get your ghoul on from 8 until midnight at the WISE Hall!

{insert witchy cackle, zombie groan, werewolf howl, bone rattle here}

Two more sleeps!

Halloween
Originally uploaded by JuJu Coop.

Night of the Living Odd Ball is a mere two nights away!!! I don't know about you, but my spine is already beginning to tingle in anticipation of what is sure to be one of the BEST Hallowe'en events in this crazy town called Vancouver. Just to remind you...

The Ghastly Events will take place this Thursday October 27th at the WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac Street (just off Victoria Drive). The party will begin at 8pm and will end at midnight. It's $10 at the door---did I mention there will be candy? No! Well, there will be CANDY!!! As well as devilishly danceable music and ghoulish performances.

Be There!!!

Coat Check!

skeleton coat
Originally uploaded by JuJu Coop.

It's chilly out there! We'd like to let you all know that Night of the Living Odd Ball will feature a self-serve coat check. This means that the coat check will not be very secure, so please don't leave your favorite coat in the coat check. It will be located close to the table where you pay, so there will be people around but no one will be specifically guarding the coats. Please keep this in mind if you choose to leave your coat in our coat check.

xotitz.

So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me S.O.S.

Less than one week until the Night of the Living Odd Ball! Is your costume prepared? Mine nearly is. And as if you needed encouragement to create the BEST costume ever, the Odd Ball planning committee would like to give you a lil' incentive...

The Night of the Living Odd Ball S.O.S. Costume Competition!!!

S...for Skankiest costume
O.......for Oddest costume
S......for Scariest costume

There will be three prizes in all...Will you be the skankiest, the oddest or the scariest?

I want Candy!

Do you love candy? We do! And that's just one of the reason's we're so excited about this Thursday's "Night of the Living Odd Ball". Zena and I have ensured that approximately 40 pounds of candy will make an appearance at the party. Will you be there? If you are we'll give some candy! Don't believe us, check 'er out:



That's a lot of candy!!!

Devilishly Delicious Duo!

We are terribly excited to announce that Night of the Living Odd Ball will feature a bone-chilling performance by the always entertaining

Trala La and Miss Cookie LaWhore!

Few details are available at this time, all I can reveal is that this performance will leave you wanting more, more, more with a side of zombiefied brains. Yum!

Here's a sneak peek of what we have in store for you:

Aerial Silks!

We are pleased to announce that Night of the Living Odd Ball will feature an aerial silks performance by the fabulous Jen Cressey!!! This performance will likely cause hearts to pound and spines to tingle - perfect for our event!

Jen Cressey has been producing, directing and performing cabaret and underground theatre for more than a decade. She directed the Wet Spots in their 2004 Fringe fest hit, Sing Your Way to Better Sex. Jen is a founding member, writer and director of satirical burlesque group The Hot Toddy Girls, of whom the Vancouver Sun said “The Hot Toddy Girls flip burlesque on its frilly-lingeried butt…The sexy quintet’s elaborate sketches are intensely sarcastic, political, and, if you can fathom it, feminist…It’s a potent cocktail and highly amusing.”

Performing Aerial Silks is relatively recent passion for Jen, and she is honoured to be hatching one of her fledgling routines just for you.

For more info contact: jencressey@hotmail.com

This just in...

groom1
Originally uploaded by JuJu Coop.

Here's a sneak peak at the amazing stilt performance that will be showcased at Night of the Living Odd Ball. Scary!

Look up, up, WAAAYYYYYY up...

We are thrilled to announce that Lindsey Long Legs will be doing a stilt walking performance at the upcoming Night of the Living Odd Ball!

You may have noticed two very, very tall people wearing fabulous outfits at our Pride Odd Ball in the summer---well, I'm pleased to say they will be back again for our next event! If you weren't able to make it to the July 31st Odd Ball, then this is just one of the performances that you missed:

Check out Lindsey's website for more information on his stilt-walking adventures. And, of course, plan to attend the Odd Ball on Thursday October 27th at 8pm at the WISE Hall!

Night of the Living Odd Ball! Ooooooh!

Night of the Living Odd Ball! Ooooooh!
Originally uploaded by JuJu Coop.

Ch-ch-check out our ad! Look for it an upcoming issue of Xtra West (who graciously gave us sponsorship yet again). Also, big ups to Pink Vixen who are also sponsoring us.

Keep checking back for updates on performers and other exciting Odd Ball happenings.

You wanna poster, I'll giveya a poster...

Here it is...The Night of the Living Odd Ball poster! Look for our orange and purple posters around town in the coming weeks and don't forget to come to the best and most fun Hallowe'en party in Vancouver!

Calling all Jack and Jill O'Lanterns!

You asked and we are delivering!

Plans for the next Odd Ball are rolling along at full steam ahead...

Night of the Living Odd Ball will take place on Thursday October 27th

at the WISE Hall 1882 Adanac Street, East Vancouver

$10 at the door

8pm until midnight

Costumes are encouraged

Please continue to check this blog for emerging details. What I can tell you right now is that just like our fabulous Pride party on July 31st, the Night of the Living Odd Ball will feature fun music that you can dance to and sing along to, amazing performances, contests and good times.

E-mail titzmcgee@yahoo.ca if you have any questions

Hold the phone!

Check back soon for more information about our upcoming event...

+ Night of the Living Odd Ball +

Bringing the fun to Vancouver just in time for Hallowe'en.

We be plannin'

Keep your eyes on this spot for information about upcoming events planned by

The Odd Ballers.

We've got plenty o' ideas in mind and if you'd like to see them come to fruition then you'd be best to check here frequently. Having brought the fun to Vancouver for Pride we are determined not to let it stop there.

As always, please feel free to send comments, questions, photos to titzmcgee@yahoo.ca.

Calling all Photogs!

Hey you with the camera!

Did you take any interesting, hilarious, sexy photos of the Odd Ball on Sunday July 31st? If so, and if you're willing to share, please send files to titzmcgee@yahoo.ca

We'd really like to post some photographic evidence of all the fun we were having on Pride Sunday! Woo-hoo!

Thank-you!

Woooooo-Hoooooo!

A great big Thank you! again to all of our volunteers and to all of the party-people that totally rocked last Sunday's Odd Ball! Without you we wouldn't have been able to brag that we hosted The. Best. Pride. Party. Ever!!!

Thank-you to those of you who have e-mailed us with feedback, here are some of the comments that we've received so far:

• "You guys should do this every weekend! It was so much fun!!!" - Anne
• "The folks the party attracted made for a perfect lefty, creative, queer, performer chemistry. I noted people dancing in the line for the bar, as well as in the bathroom. Everyone was smiling at each other, talking, laughing. It was great." - Gregory
• "All I could think of all night was - this is just like prom night except that last weekend all the cheerleaders and football guys got killed in a horrible bus crash!" ~Rob

We encourage those who attended to send us feedback---please leave comments on the blog or send feedback to titzmcgee@yahoo.ca


Please stay tuned for our other events in the future. There is a Hallowe'en event in the works!

What? Where? When?

Just in case you didn't know...

The Oddball

Sunday July 31st

8PM-midnight

WISE Hall

1882 Adanac Street

$10 at the door

Wear what you like!

We'll be there...Will you?

PICT0037

Originally uploaded by JuJu Coop.

Mmmm...Tarty Flavour!

This Sunday's performance at the Odd Ball is a debut for Classic Karma. She met Little Miss Chievious in March at a Burlesque workshop and started thinking and preparing a performance, not knowing who it would be for, where it would be, or when! A background in Ballroom Dancing and loving to feel sexy has contributed to the creation of this performance with a friend who shares in the excitement of performance.

Classic Karma has a tarty flavor to her look and presence we hope you enjoy! Although this is her first burlesque performance, Little Miss Chievious is no new comer to the stage. She has been dancing since she could walk, and has performed hip hop, salsa, modern and ballet locally and internationally. Known for her love of the spotlight and her inclination towards exhibitionism, burlesque is as fitting as her thigh highs. Please contact her at nkolinsky@yahoo.ca forbookings.

All about the f-u-n!

Hot buns competition, Dance Off, Burlesque, Cheerleading, Dancing, Good Music, Excellent Decorations including a gigantic pink flamingo---as if you needed another reason to what is being touted as one of Vancouver's best and most exciting Pride parties ever! You won't want to miss The Odd Ball---THIS SUNDAY!!! Weeeeeeeeeeee!

Shake It! Shake It!

Keep your eyes peeled at this Sunday's Odd Ball for a sexy burlesque performance! Just another example of the whirling, twirling and hip-shaking fun you're sure to have at our Pride Dance Party!

Read it here first and then read it there!

The fabulous Miss Cookie LaWhore is featured in the STYLE section of the current issue of Terminal City. Pick up an issue starting today or check out the Terminal City website:
http://www.terminalcity.ca/arts/style/ Cookie is flaunting Pride fashions as well as...promoting The Odd Ball! It's nice and sunny, why not have a wee read on the beach and start dreaming up your outfit for this Sunday.

This Lady is Amazing!

The Odd Ball is pleased to feature Tralala/Amber Dawn as one of its many performers on Sunday July 31st

Tralala/Amber Dawn is a writer, performer, and activist. For nearly a decade she‘s championed ethical porn and cabaret. Her personal mandate is to perform in five fundraisers a year, especially those benefiting sex workers, the trans/gender queer community, and other folks who have limited or no access to other funding options. For more information you can e-mail Tralala/Amber Dawn at: lady_tralala@yahoo.com

He Can Move!

The Odd Ball is pleased to feature a dance performance by Diego Maranan.

Diego, originally trained as a musician and a science geek, graduated from the Contemporary Dance program at SFU. Diego recently performed at the Dancing on the Edge festival this July. Upcoming performances include a movement project on personal responses to the second law of thermodynamics (www.secondlaw.tk), happening this August. Visit Diego's website for more information: www.diegomaranan.co.nr

The rumours are true...

Bunnies
Originally uploaded by JuJu Coop.

Bunnies will be making a cameo appearance at The Odd Ball!

Ready? Okay!

The Odd Ball will proudly feature the:

Tan Your Hide With P-R-I-D-E Cheerleaders

They'll be whipping out their spirit sticks and shakin' the heck outta their pom poms.
Just one of many great performances happening throughout the evening.

Don't forget...The Odd Ball is this Sunday July 31st at the WISE Hall at 1882 Adanac Street in East Van. 8pm-midnight and only $10!!!

Damn...Those are some hot buns!!!

Lil_Scratchy
Originally uploaded by JuJu Coop.

Scratch Records is proudly sponsoring the
Hot Buns Competition at the upcoming Odd Ball.

Does your azz have what it takes? Why not come out and show us whatca got!?! Did I mention that Scratch is providing prizes? 'Cos there will be fabulous prizes...Plus bragging rights! Bring on the buns!

www.scratchrecords.com

Friends in High Places

We are pleased to announce that Lindsey Shepek will be towering over all you party-goers at The Odd Ball. You may have had the pleasure of receiving a "Fresh" programme from him a few weeks ago at the Celebrities door (he was the, erm, super tall guy).

Lindsey is an amazing stilt-walker with an incredible array of costumes, check out his website for more info:

http://www.stiltwalking.net/

Mah-mah-mah-MUSIC!

This just in...DJ Party Bangs &

Titz McGee, DJ

will be providing music during

The Odd Ball

You may have had the pleasure of dancing to these ladies' happening tunes at the Girl on Girl Fundraisers this past March. Also, Party Bangs regularly throws down tracks at the fabulous Seamrippers dance parties.

Practice your moves now and get limber because once the music starts the dancing just won't stop! Woo!

We are sooooooooo there!

Posters are being put up...The blog is up and running...AND The Odd Ball will be advertised in Xtra West. Look for our ad in the July 6th and July 20th issues.

And an extra special THANK-YOU to Xtra West for sponsoring our event.

Now with more details!

oddballposter
Originally uploaded by JuJu Coop.

Here is an updated of the Odd Ball poster...Please note a few new details...

Dress Code: Wear What You Want

Minors: Sorry, we won't be able to let you in

The WISE Hall: there is an address and it's on the poster

As always...This party welcomes all queers, breeders, pirates and freaks. And is only $10!!!

Please click the poster for a larger and more informative (and glorious!) view.

Now Showing...

oddballposter
Originally uploaded by JuJu Coop.

It's the official Odd Ball poster! Woot! Click on the picture for a larger and more informative view

It is what it is...

The Odd Ball

an alternative DANCE PARTY for queers, breeders, pirates, and freaks.
Featuring...strippers, divas, burlesque! Dance-offs & make-outs! Alt-queer djs! Thrills, chills & hotpants!

At the Wise Hall on Pride Night, Sunday July 31st

8pm - Midnight

10 bucks flat rate. We welcome volunteers.

A party in the other queer community. A party you can afford. With music you like. And people who know how to have a good time. Strict dress code in effect: Where What You Like!

Limited wheel-chair access through the rear doors: please contact organizers in advance.

Contact: Michael V. oddball@michaelvsmith.com

The WISE Hall is located at 1882 Adanac Street just minutes from Commercial Drive. The party will end at 12 midnight---so show up early for maximum dance action!!!

Platypus in full effect!

Platypus
Originally uploaded by JuJu Coop.

The Odd Ball is upon us...

The Odd Ball - July 31st 2005

Celebrate Vancouver Pride at The Odd Ball...

details to emerge...

watch this spot!