Welcome back to the wild world of Gonzo Rising, the weird and wonderful variety show that has been amazing audiences since 2018!
Thursday, May 16th, 2024 is a special show! With aerialists from space, adult comedy, drag, music, and the assorted weirdos and naughties Scixxyβs Greater Shows has come to exemplify! Featuring Pepper Rose of Spirit Machines, Famke Raumsteadβs comedy βsexinar,β Aerial performance from Nik Saulnier of the Salt Mine, Horror drag star Mandragora, and taiko drumming from Kintsugi Taiko!
All while somehow, magically, keeping my time parceled out so I have enough downtime to not be constantly skirting burnout. Which, you know, means a lower paycheck, as almost none of these things is making me any money (for now). But pretty okay with how things are going.
As long as I keep up with my mental health regimen. Which I am doing pretty well with.
NEEEED to get back to Maine soon, though. If only I could keep some money in savings without, you know, needing new TEETH or something.
[Could seriously use some organization support and social media management support. Might be time to hire an assistant.]
Hm, need an image for the algorithm…how about screenshots of the first page of a google vanity search?
This new Podcast is coming to YouTube and everywhere fine podcasts are found!
Scix brings weirdos aboard to discuss the power of weirdness, the challenges and fun of being a weirdo in our society. Weirdo in this case is a badge of honor! Anyone who is marginalized, outsider, artistic or dreaming can be called a weirdo, for any silly reason. Those of us who embrace the moniker tend to band together.
The first episode airs May 30 (2022) and features the Whistling Swans, a weirdo enby folk duo that’s won the hearts of the Gonzo Rising crowd!
Utah Arts Alliance Bizarre Bazaar is open in South Town Mall — local artists and weirdos have a space to show off their stuff! And what else is happening there? Stay tuned to find out.
Come check out Constellations on the 4th and 5th, an amazing and surreal play produced by Lightspeed Theatre Company. Alliance Theater’s first play! Warning, you might cry.
The 5th is Jacob‘s and Scix’s first anniversary! Not sure what we’re doing, but probably not much. The promised big reception will have to wait another year, we’re really comfortable enough with numbers to feel safe throwing a shindig.
Friday the 10th we’re having a night of comedy! Put together by our very own Paula Webster-Ravest, check back for more details soon!
December 12th’s Krampus Night celebration is cancelled, sorry to say, and we’re all disappointed, but for a variety of reasons this was not the time. HOWEVER, the Dreamscapes crew have a great show planned after the new year, so stay tuned!
December 15th and 16th is The Lord of Misrule, a fantastic production by RJ Walker. Tickets are free, donations will be accepted to help the local homeless population.
Kiki Cabaret returns Sunday the 19th (though date is subject to change), and I think that takes us through the end of the year. Quite a time!
Keep checking in for announcements for what’s coming up in 2022! Look for a return of Gonzo Rising, the Circus of the Strange, and SOS Improv, as well as more virtual and hybrid events available all across the planet!