June 25, 2008

Amsterdam Photo Fun

Amsterdam and the Pinched festival were ridiculously fun and amazing. i have some more thoughtful posts in the works about the people and the ideas I spent time with during my time in Amsterdam, but for now, let’s kick things off with some photos - and one video. I have more video on the way: I have footage for two more episodes of Naked City TV, plus video of the Drag King Fem Show performing, which I’m working on editing. Those of you who are my Flickr contacts have seen these pics already, but here are my faves.

Eliyanna and I goof off in Rembrandtplein

In the Rembrandtplein, there is a statue rendition of Rembrandt’s Night Watch. We did what many tourists likely do - get up in there. This is me with traveling partner extraordinaire, Eliyanna, with whom I used to share the title of Executive Editor at $pread.

Our first night in town, we stayed at Xaviera Hollander’s bed and breakfast. In the morning, breakfast and ridiculousness ensued - Annie Sprinkle and Elizabeth Stephens were staying with Xaviera as well. Clockwise left to right: Annie Sprinkle, Xaviera Hollander, Xaviera’s husband Philip, me, Elizabeth Stephens.

My interview with Xaviera Hollander, a look back at being the Happy Hooker and how the meaning of that has changed.

Me presenting my talk at Paradiso for the Pinched festival on Saturday. The response to the talk was really awesome.

Eliyanna and me in the canal-side garden behind Paradiso. This is our “proof we went to Amsterdam together” photo.

Beth and Annie on stage at Paradiso, talking about their collaboration.

Me at the Escher Museum in Den Haag. This is my new favorite self portrait.

Bikes outside Den Haag Centraal. I never ceased to be amazed by the quantity of bikes in Holland. The green seat covers are the equivalent of flyers stuffed under your car’s windshield wiper.

Jennifer Lyon Bell and Eliyanna on our last night in town. I met Jen last year when I was in Amsterdam, and we’ve since hung out in four cities and three countries. She’s really amazing - and is the subject of an upcoming episode of Naked City TV.

**EDIT** I just had to add this video of a performance from Saturday night. It’s The Drag King Fem Show performing their gender fucking zombie burlesque number. If you listen closely you can hear me laugh when Britney Spears’ “Toxic” kicks in.