5 posts tagged “haute dogs”
Walking behind/with Grand Marshall, Justin Rudd - representing HauteDogs.org.
Ralph told me that he got footage of me dancing to the drum corps. That better make it into the video footage!!
The Belmont Shore Christmas Parade* is a mildly cheesy, but very cute, little community affair that I LOVE. Far superior to the sad & somewhat embarrassing debacle put on in my neighborhood (thankfully, I miss that one this year), the Daisy Lane Parade. Though a close tie with the Naples Boat Parade (which now turns out to be my 4th event occurring on the night of Dec 15).
Will try to moblog from the parade.
*remind me to tell the story of the year I was on camera, broadcast to all of Long Beach (at least 3 times a day) without knowing it.
And I give it a C. Maybe a C-.
The holiday concert by "Men Alive Chorus" (aka: gay men's chorus of Orange County) was... uhhhmm... yeeeah {said ala Office Space}.
They sang okay - not great but also not bad. Definitely not anything I'd rave about. For me, their production left a LOT to be desired. I felt like I was watching an episode of The Little Rascals, when they get that "let's put on a show" wild hair and do a production in the barn. Parts were good(-ish). Parts probably seemed good on paper, or in rehearsal, but were painful with a live audience. Basically, I was expecting something more polished & professional... and couldn't seem to snap out of that expectation in order to just go with the flow of it being amateurish. As a result, I spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to figure out if the person in the middle of the chorus was a woman (I'm pretty sure it was - they're non-discriminatory that way - but I really couldn't tell).
It was also another instance of it being TOO FUCKING COLD IN HERE for me to enjoy ANYTHING.
THANK GAWD I got my tix through GoldStar, for less than 1/2 price. I thought it was a bit of a ripoff at $20; I'd have been PISSED if I paid full price ($45). Lesson learned.
The South Coast Chorale (aka: Gay & Lesbian Chorus of Long Beach) is doing a holiday show in 2 weeks. Maybe I'll give them a try. I'm likely to know some of the singers (due to brunch bunch) and, even if not, now know to have realistic expectations. But I know at least 1 thing, and maybe 2, is already on my calendar for that night - so I need to find out what's already booked - and how that compares to the $35 ticket charge for the SCC.
Highlight of the night: It was still raining (18 hours of rain - I can't believe it!!) and the UCI campus had lots of good puddles on the path back to the parking structure. By the time I got to the elevator, thanks to my zealous puddle stomping efforts, I was soaked from socks to knees. TOTALLY worth it!!
2nd Highlight of the night: Got a email that Justin is looking for some extra volunteers, without dogs, to march in the parade with him. 2 people to carry his Grand Marshall banner and about 6 more to hand out candy & HauteDogs info cards (the parade's theme is "Dog Days of Christmas"). I might be too late but, if not, I might be in a holiday parade (my favorite holiday parade - it's tiny but fun) Saturday night!!
and Justin is named Grand Marshall of the annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade!!
Happy 10th Birthday, Rosie!!
Interfaith Blessing of the Animals is this Saturday, Sept 29, noon, at Heartwell Park (corner of Carson & Clark) in Long Beach:
The Interfaith Blessing of the Animals presented by Haute Dogs is free to the public and their pets. Seniors, families, singles, and children, are encouraged to bring their dogs, cats, birds, lizards, rabbits, pot-bellied pigs, fish, tortoises and turtles and other well-behaved pets. After brief words from each of the seven faith leaders, the menagerie of participants will have the opportunity to line up single-file to be blessed by the faith leaders who will be dressed in traditional garb. Olive branches and holy water will be available. Choose one, or get blessed by all of the clergy. More Info.
Riley is the newest bulldog owned by Justin Rudd, the organizer of this Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest. First prize was $250 - but I wasn't competing.
My drawing is based on this drawing by PopTart, which was based on a photo of Riley (which I can no longer find on Justin's sites).
now that i've stepped away and seen this photo, I can see what's wrong with it. but too late now. oh well.
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