Mother May I?

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Published May 23, 2010 at 7:41 p.m.
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Last night we went to watch the 2010 home opener bout of the Black-n-Bluegrass Rollergirls that was held at the Florence Fundome ... The place was packed with fans and friends that came to watch the BBRG double header event dubbed “Mother May I?” In the first bout the BBRG Blue Lightnin’ team took on the Vette City Vixens and in the second bout the Black Thunder team took on the Quad Skate Terrors ... Congratulations to the BBRG skaters on two wins for their home opener! ... The first

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Move Over, ECE: It's Bigger Down Under

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Published May 12, 2010 at 9:36 a.m.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA -- The first major modern roller derby event in the southern hemisphere is shaping up to be the biggest anywhere, displacing the annual East Coast Derby Extravaganza from its traditional role as the derby calendar's monster ...

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Art & Roller Derby

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Published May 3, 2010 at 11:38 a.m.

We will have a booth at this event, if you are in the area we would love to meet you! ...

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Funding DNN in 2010: An Open Letter

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Published April 30, 2010 at 12:26 a.m.

Back at the start of the derby year, March 27 didn't really stand out on the calendar. It wasn't a major event or tournament weekend; while there were a couple of interesting bouts scheduled, there weren't any top-10 showdowns; it wasn't clear that live coverage would be available from any more than one or two bouts. Just another Saturday ...

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Down and Derby 2010

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Published April 29, 2010 at 7:43 p.m.

Down and Derby is a fundraiser event to raise awareness and funding for the WINGS Clinic and The Lou ...

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Roller Derby Rocks My Multi-Colored, Knee-High Socks

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Published April 29, 2010 at 1:02 p.m.

I have been in anticipation of this event for months.  It was all I thought about, I was obsessed.  ...

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Preview: Arch Rival @ #16 Cincinnati

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Published April 16, 2010 at 3:48 p.m.

CINCINNATI, OH -- Last weekend, the Black Sheep very quickly turned a disappointing 0-1 start to the 2010 season into an impressive 3-1 record, as they went undefeated in the Franky Panky event hosted by the Tampa Bay Derby Darlins ...

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Kingstock at the Barrymore

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Published April 12, 2010 at 4:25 p.m.
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I'm sure that you are already planning to be at the next derby bout, (Saturday, April 24, doors open at 6pm) since who would miss out on a chance to dress up as SpongeBob SquarePants (or your favorite Saturday morning cartoon character)? However, if you are up to multiple events per night, think about stopping by the Midwest's premier drag king event Kingstock at the Barrymore. Derby girls get in free, and anyone with a ticket stub from the derby bout gets in half price. What a deal! ...

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Hell on Wheels screening at Subversive Art Fest in NYC on April 24

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Published April 9, 2010 at 10:33 p.m.
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“Subversive” is a mini-art festival aimed at exploring the seemingly “benevolent” appeal of subcultures. The festival will point out the parallels that exist among the subcultures of Burlesque, the Ball Scene, Roller Derby, Lucha Libre, among others. The event will look at alternative conceptions of “masculinity” and “femininity” in spaces that redefine the role of [ ... ] ...

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Weekly Rollup and Open Thread, 4/9/2010

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Published April 9, 2010 at 1:32 p.m.

Two week's worth of links this week: ... This Kitsap County Business Journal article detailing the economic benefits the area reaped from hosting the Wild West Showdown is one more weapon in the arsenal for any league looking for civic support for hosting a major roller derby event ...

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