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the mood in this town is just the scene in The Wiz where Dorothy drowns the wicked witch and all the winkies start stripping and dancing. “Can you, Feel the, Brand new day!”

Obama Wonderama was complete joy! everyone was so freaking happy! the collective happiness! I was honored to be a part of such a fantastic show. this is a time that I will tell ~everyone’s~ grandchildren about!

I know I’ve already gone on about the talent for the show, but the caliber of acts! through the roof! from what I saw through the curtains, everyone backstage was hooting, laughing, and whistling.

I modified 2 of my acts, rewrote them specially for that show. “When I think of the past 8 years, I feel that one particular sideshow feat best sums them up….The Blockhead.”

and

re-working my straitjacket escape: (referring to the earlier setup: jacket and chains represent the mess that Obama is starting out with) “I will now attempt to escape from this metaphore in less than 4, or god-willing, 8, years.”

as an added bonus(for me), I finally met Dr. Lukki and Clams Casino, 2 superlative NYC burlesque artists. Fabulous ladies. what can I say? see them. every chance you get!

and the audience. everyone was hugging everyone, friends and strangers alike. everyone was smiling. everyone was talking about how optimistic they are. everyone talking about how proud they are to be Americans.

in a time of recession/depression/economic hard times, I have never seen so many happy faces. to be honest, that should say volumes right there.

oh! and while I was backstage, a woman getting footage for Voice of America interviewed me. she asked me about how I felt about being an artist right here, and right now. I talked about how people will always find a nickle to spend in hard times. the arts are often viewed as luxury items. but the unspoken truth is that we (artists) are the creators of dreams that help keep hope alive for people living in hard times. I have no idea if she will use any of the footage (or what I will sound like translated into any one of the 47 languages they broadcast in). still, every word I said was truth.

9 Events on February 9, 2012 DCVariety Open Mic night! @ Red Palace Starts: 9:00 PM Ends: February 9, 2012 - 10:00 PM More details...

10 Events on February 10, 2012 Winter Festival of Wonders Starts: 12:00 AM Ends: February 13, 2012 - 12:00 AM Description: http://wfow.info/ Mab performing Friday night! The Winter Festival of Wonders is a three day celebration of Wonder, Magic & Play! The gallery will house installations, sculpture and artworks throughout the weekend, which will feature four ticketed performances, including The Wizards Ball, a Show of Magic, a concert by Telesma, and Dr. Nodnol’s Sunday Circus. During the day, from Noon - 5PM on both Saturday and Sunday, the gallery will be open, free of charge, for viewing of the installations, a Mystery Marketplace, and free classes and performances for the whole family, including Circus Arts classes provided by Charm City Movement Arts! The Winter Festival of Wonders is made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, creator of the Baker Artists Awards, http://www.bakerartistawards.com and Station North Arts & Entertainment, Inc., http://www.stationnorth.org Official Sponsors: What Weekly, Dr. Nodnols Imagination Rejuvenation Tonic, Fly Dog Ales Official Partners: Area 405, Artists Compound, Baltimore Art & Music Project, Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts, Charm City Movement Arts, EMP Collective, Gaia, Philip Laubner Photography, The Pink Line Project, James Taylor's Shocked and Amazed, Station North Arts & Entertainment District, 88 For more information on the festival, please visit our website at http://www.wfow.info Click here to view the Festival Kickstarter Page: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davidlondon/winter-festival-of-wonders More details...

11 Events on February 11, 2012 Winter Festival of Wonders Starts: 12:00 AM Ends: February 13, 2012 - 12:00 AM Description: http://wfow.info/ Mab performing Friday night! The Winter Festival of Wonders is a three day celebration of Wonder, Magic & Play! The gallery will house installations, sculpture and artworks throughout the weekend, which will feature four ticketed performances, including The Wizards Ball, a Show of Magic, a concert by Telesma, and Dr. Nodnol’s Sunday Circus. During the day, from Noon - 5PM on both Saturday and Sunday, the gallery will be open, free of charge, for viewing of the installations, a Mystery Marketplace, and free classes and performances for the whole family, including Circus Arts classes provided by Charm City Movement Arts! The Winter Festival of Wonders is made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, creator of the Baker Artists Awards, http://www.bakerartistawards.com and Station North Arts & Entertainment, Inc., http://www.stationnorth.org Official Sponsors: What Weekly, Dr. Nodnols Imagination Rejuvenation Tonic, Fly Dog Ales Official Partners: Area 405, Artists Compound, Baltimore Art & Music Project, Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts, Charm City Movement Arts, EMP Collective, Gaia, Philip Laubner Photography, The Pink Line Project, James Taylor's Shocked and Amazed, Station North Arts & Entertainment District, 88 For more information on the festival, please visit our website at http://www.wfow.info Click here to view the Festival Kickstarter Page: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davidlondon/winter-festival-of-wonders More details...

12 Events on February 12, 2012 Winter Festival of Wonders Starts: 12:00 AM Ends: February 13, 2012 - 12:00 AM Description: http://wfow.info/ Mab performing Friday night! The Winter Festival of Wonders is a three day celebration of Wonder, Magic & Play! The gallery will house installations, sculpture and artworks throughout the weekend, which will feature four ticketed performances, including The Wizards Ball, a Show of Magic, a concert by Telesma, and Dr. Nodnol’s Sunday Circus. During the day, from Noon - 5PM on both Saturday and Sunday, the gallery will be open, free of charge, for viewing of the installations, a Mystery Marketplace, and free classes and performances for the whole family, including Circus Arts classes provided by Charm City Movement Arts! The Winter Festival of Wonders is made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, creator of the Baker Artists Awards, http://www.bakerartistawards.com and Station North Arts & Entertainment, Inc., http://www.stationnorth.org Official Sponsors: What Weekly, Dr. Nodnols Imagination Rejuvenation Tonic, Fly Dog Ales Official Partners: Area 405, Artists Compound, Baltimore Art & Music Project, Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts, Charm City Movement Arts, EMP Collective, Gaia, Philip Laubner Photography, The Pink Line Project, James Taylor's Shocked and Amazed, Station North Arts & Entertainment District, 88 For more information on the festival, please visit our website at http://www.wfow.info Click here to view the Festival Kickstarter Page: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davidlondon/winter-festival-of-wonders More details...

24 Events on February 24, 2012 Ooh La La Belly Dance and Sideshow Revue Starts: 12:00 AM Ends: February 25, 2012 - 12:00 AM Location: Montserrat House Description: We’re having a show at the Montserrat House (http://www.montserrathouse.com/) on Feb 24th and would be so happy if you'd like to perform 2 acts that night. Our show is called the "Ooh La La Belly Dance and Sideshow Revue" and features both belly dance and sideshow acts. There will also be an artwork gallery and (possibly) a DJ party after the show (you're not obligated to stay). Should be a great night of dance, sideshow, art and music. More details...