Photos from the Leche De Tigre Concert in Honokaa

pre-concert in the glow of the street lamps

that's me, Danielle Bolton (my sister... not really), & Still Waters

Leche De Tigre- Latin Gypsy Funk band

this picture excites me cuz we are actually together ;-) 

big joys- I am sure other instructors know the feeling... 

you are never sure exactly what may be going on behind you

So stoked my buddies are making me look good - thanks gals!

Our costumes were "orchid" themed

Gypsy headdresses & matching belts courtesy of Huluwuwu (link in sponsor section)

People kept calling us "pirates"... not quite what we had been going for but... 

ARRRRn't we spendidly orchid-y?

See more photos here... and perhaps elsewhere

there must have been at least 600 people (inside joke)

I will be bellydancing at this concert this Saturday!!!

Yes Sir, I have indeed been painting...

Iman of www.raksadiva.com

Just For Erik

The Dancing Tree Studio- where I teach BellyDance is hosting an Open Stage Event
The theme for this one is FIRE- oooo, isn't that HOT?
You can dress the theme, perform the theme, sing the theme, act the theme, etc.
This event is FREE to attend & FREE to perform at.
If you are interested in performing, the studio accepts acts in music, singing, dancing, acting, comedy, poetry, fashion/art exhibition, so just contact Seatree at thedancingtree@ymail.com or me! mauna.lea.studios@gmail.com to reserve your spot to perform *you can do more than one act but please limit each act to 6 minutes or less.

Here is the poster & some pics from my performance at the WATER themed Open Stage:

The Agenda...

.I am a busy girl!  Here's what's going on in my world...

Upcoming art shows:

Casablanca @ The Dancing Tree Studio for the month of February 2011
Reception is 7:00pm - 10:00pm Feb. 6 Sunday expect exceptional live entertainment
Mixed Media Belly Dancer portrait collection will be on display.









Painting Demonstrations:

Every Tuesday & Friday from 9:30am - 1:30pm
@ Kohala Coast Fine Art Gallery
in the Kings Shops Waikoloa









Upcoming Bellydance Performances:

Enamored @ The ArtZone Honolulu 7:00pm - 10:00pm starring Zoe Jakes, Shakti Dance Movement
& me!  among various others $15 pre sale/ $20 at the door

Rockstarz in old industrial Kona Feb.4 2011 8:30pm me & my girls (aka the "Special Guests") will be dancing to the live tunes of the sensational LECHE DE TIGRE band... as Dan would say: Ole!

CASABLANCA Open Stage @ The Dancing Tree Studio Feb. 6 Sunday 7pm- 10pm  FREE EVENT


AVOCADO FESTIVAL 2011 Saturday Feb.19th @ Keahou Beach Resort 10am - 4pm

PRIVATE ENGAGEMENT Feb. 25 8:30pm -???

Ongoing Bellydance Classes:

Wednesdays
@ The Dancing Tree Studio
WAKE N SHAKE 10:00am-11:00am
$10 to drop in/ $35 for the month

Thursdays
@ The Dancing Tree Studio
WAKE N SHAKE 8:15am - 9:15am
$10 to drop in/ $35 for the month

Fridays
@ The Dancing Tree Studio
FUN NIGHT OUT 5pm - 6pm
$10 to drop in/ $35 for the month

@Yoganics Studio
FUN NIGHT OUT 6:30pm - 7:30pm
$10 to drop in/ $35 for the month

Punch cards are available for those who want to come to class more than once a week:
$60 for 2x weekly @ The Dancing Tree Studio (any 8 classes that month)
$90 for 3x weekly @ The Dancing Tree Studio (12 classes)

Hope you are enjoying the new year- and hopefully you are also so busy that you didn't notice how neglectful I have been to my dear old blog ;-)

The Nouveau GYpsy rides again

I would love to see you at this event:

The Kona Coffee & Tea Company

presents

Artist Stephanie Bolton

December 18, 2010

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Artist Reception & Open Stage Event

dance/music/poetry

come share your talents!

Bellydancing, coffee, pupus, & art!

I will be exhibiting my collection of BellyDancer portraits.  

19 mixed media portraits

The Kona Coffee & tea Company Coffee Shop is behind the Tesoro Station across from the Marina.

Neglecting the blog

So I got a little neglectful of dear ol blog- but here's why:
two upcoming art exhibits,
5 bellydance classes,
2 upcoming bellydance performances,
2 portrait commissions,
3 new galleries requesting work,
parents flying in for the holidays,
2 sets of old college buddies flying in too!
KIDS with field trips, birthday parties, christmas parties, end of year school projects...
Finding a new tenant for my beautiful, charming, but currently unoccupied studio cottage.
Husband just had a birthday!
But amongst all this fun stuff.... I knew three magazines were publishing my artwork this winter
Belly dance Magazine & Yallah & Zaghareet
but this was a surprise:

Somerset Studio Gallery!!!  Winter 2011 issue!!!

...I wonder what they published?  I don't remember what I sent in (that is pretty bad- my memory is getting dreadful, i swear!)

They suggested I set up a meet & magazine signing at my local bookstore
Hmmm... never done that before- it would cool to meet the other readers who love that mag in my town
Wonder if that is something I ought to do for the other ones, too- it would be fun to meet people in my town with similar interests
have any of you ever tried that?  is it a good experience?

...just so you know, I wouldn't expect too much quality reading here till next year- I need to hibernate for a little while and attempt to relax- hope you have a relaxing Merry Christmas & a Joyous New Year!