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Steampunk Cirque with Zirk Ubu

indra — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:40:45 +0000

So what is Steampunk? It seems to be this interesting mash up of Victorian-era English aesthetic with science fiction and modern technology.

And what is Zirk Ubu? According to their web site – part circus and part mystery cult..a visionary amalgam of performance genres…fantasy, buffoonery, aerial acrobatics, surreal tableaux and burlesque vignettes.

Now imagine about a dozen of these folks wandering through the Red Ball crowd, spontaneously entertaining and engaging people. Perhaps you are starting to get a feeling for what the night will be like?

Strange & Beautiful Balkan Music

indra — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:17:16 +0000

One of this year’s Red Ball musical performances will be Wolfgang von Cope and Orkestra Moustachio. The photo kinda tips the reason for the name, eh?

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this one, so when a friend sent over this video (click on the link below) I was delighted. It shows the band playing at a wrap party with their friends from Zirk Ubu dancing it up. Better get your dancing shoes on.

Orkestra and Zirk Ubu

Mark Murphy Brings Top Regional Artists to Silent Auction

indra — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:04:39 +0000

If you follow the fine arts world as it relates to illustration and lifestyle movements then you have probably encountered some of the incredible artists presented by art book publisher Mark Murphy. Mark has asked about a dozen of his friends in the art world to create original 12 x 12 pieces exclusively for the Red Ball silent auction.

We are very excited to have Mark and this talented group of regional artists be a part of the Red Ball. Here are a few examples of the fantastic work you will see in the Visual Arts Gallery on June 13th.

Jason Limon : Jen Lobo : Raudiel Sanudo : Cathie Bleck : Mike Maxwell : Scott Saw

Resurrecting the Sushi Red Ball

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:37:27 +0000

It hasn’t happened since 2006, and we all really need a good party, don’t we? So it’s time to resurrect the fantastic, mythical, unlike any other party in San Diego Red Ball.

We’ll hold the party at the Sushi space. Expect unusual entertainment from the likes of the Balkan gypsy band Wolfgang von Cope and his Orkestra Moustachio, along with members of Burners without Borders and a couple of fantastic DJs. We’re still working on the list (some cool stuff planned) so check back regularly.

We will be holding the legendary art auction, with a fun twist. There will be food, booze, photos, and a generally Steampunk Cabaret/Vaudeville Cirque feeling to the whole affair. Yes, you will need to dress in costume (I know some of you are smiling right now and some are probably thinking – uh oh) or in very festive RED attire.

Tickets are $75 per person or $125 per couple. We will have a limited number of tickets for students at $35 (ID required).

So save the date – Saturday, June 13th from 7 – midnight. Tickets will go on sale through the Sushi website on Monday, April 27th.