Friday, February 15, 2008

Farewell Kabarista


I feel most blessed to live in the independent music capital of Portland, Oregon. Last night I enjoyed the lively Victorian-era French cabaret circus stylings of Vagabond Opera at the old Wonder Ballroom.

The fair red-headed chanteuse's rendition of Edith Piaf's swooning melody, Milord, the hulahooping fire-eating chorus girl and a general atmosphere of hedonistic bohemian revelry made for a most memorable Valentine's Day.



Pictured is my bohemian muse. If I close my eyes I can see her dancing to the music.

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9 comments:

Julz Nally said...

this might be my new favorite! my 2 favorite colors and i love the stripes in the back. is this the latest?

femputer said...

That sounds like a wonderful way to spend Valentine's Day! ...Or any day really! :)

LeaKarts said...

Sounds like you had a great night! It inspires me to get out and sample more of Portland's unique events that I so often forget exist.

Unknown said...

Thanks for leaving the comment on my Indieview, I appreciate it!

It's a pleasure browsing the beautiful art on your blog. I'm off to your web site next. :)

Take care,

I.

Nicole Solo said...

hey fellow portlander! I am such a shut-in I never go to anything fun like that, though I really would love to

Robin Jackson said...

Ah my darling, your words touch us Vagabonds...
Thank you for joining us on our Bohemian 1920's love cruise down the channels of Vienna...twas a fab evening for sure!

And the title of your latest piece ...same as the song I wrote, which premiered that night ? (fyi, it's spelled in German, with a 'K' if you care).

Do you make this art?
I love it.

Can you send me and email:
manager@vagabondopera.com
I vant to talk to you more about zee art...

ciao
Robin Jackson with Vagabond Opera

tangobaby said...

Oh, I would have loved to have gone to an event like that. I will file this away in my to-do's. Maybe next Valentine's day!

I am glad you had such a fun time!

Maryam in Marrakesh said...

this is just so lovely. I am in awe that you actually *make* these.

PS I am still trying to figure out a swap. Hmmmm...frvxpnkj

Erik said...

I am really enjoying, your blog...the writing and the art. We spent a couple of months in Portland traveling with Cirque and loved it! Too bad we didn't meet you when we were there...I have a feeling we would all get along just fine.

Keep up the creations!