Another thing that sounds more interesting than bad football
One of a kind entertainment this month (Ken Hoffman, Houston Chronicle)
The 999 EYES is billed as "the world's last authentic freak show, featuring real living human oddities." It's coming to the Meridian night club, 1503 Chartres, on Oct. 30 (perfect timing). Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 night of the show.
The modern, politically correct way of saying freak show ... "genetic diversity."
The 999 EYES has a rotating cast of performers, and you never know who you'll get. But among the acts: Flipper Man, Lobster Girl, Lobster Boy, the 27-inch Small Woman, Erik the Gentle Giant, Katsen the Tiger Lady, Danny the Half-Boy, Eek the Geek and the world's greatest sword swallower, Dan Meyer.
I do not approve of this show. I'm just saying, it's coming to the Meridian.
It's coming, and I'm going.
The 999 EYES is an old-school, vaudeville-style show with hand-painted sideshow curtains. It's actually rated as family entertainment; nothing gross or X-rated happens. Music will be provided by That Damned Band from Austin. They specialize in jug-band music.
Outside the club, Lowrent the Clown will eat fire and set off a 50-foot fireball.
This must be one heck of a show, if setting off a 50-foot fireball doesn't get you on the main stage.
I'm so there.
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 10/12/08 20:13 | Houston | Technorati
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This show sounds similar to the BlogHouston Happy Hour get togethers.
Posted by Vernon Guy @ 12:09 on 10/13/08
"I'm so there."
Duuuuude. If I wasn't going camping the next night with my kids and the Cub Scouts I would be so totally there myself. I haven't seen a freak show since I was a kid. I loved those things.
Posted by The Dude @ 21:01 on 10/13/08
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