Well why should I help? Why should I care? Why should I spend my valuable time helping others? I'll tell you why....
Hey folks it's your friendly neighborhood stripper/family gal/artist/humanitarian/animal lover/accountant. It's that time of the year again where those in need come out of the wood work. Why do we Heathens care so much? We care because we are just as much a part of this community as you are. You support us, we support you. "Do unto others" seriously applies here.
One shining example of why we do what we do happened over the weekend. The 5th Annual Cleveland Heavy Metal Food Drive was this past weekend at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland. I was once again (having been my 4th year in a row, participating at this event) floored by the outpouring of kind souls so generous and giving. This is a big reason why our heavy metal community in Cleveland is so special. We are family. We are there for each other in good times and bad. The bands kicked so much ass and rocked so hard. They are not just talented musicians but also dear friends to me. Bill Peters, the Metal director at WJCU & owner of Auburn Records, put on this event for it's 5th year. With the help of the Auburn Records crew, Bill had another extremely successful turnout and loads of donations, both cash and food, which was executed flawlessly. He is just one example of those that I admire, respect, and that inspire me.
We are still hanging onto our trophy from the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland for raising the most money as an entertainment group in 2012 from last Christmas. If you get a chance, swing by the Spitfire Salooon to catch a glimpse of it :)
We continue to perform for charities throughout the year and in fact, I will be performing with gal pals Dot King & Ava Adore as well as the rockin' Hemi Devils and my good pals Shades of Remembrance for a Toys for Tots benefit on Saturday, December 21 at the Maple Grove in Maple Heights.
Now I must give credit to one of the most exemplary groups in the Cleveland area. The Basement Beauties. This group has done so much in the way of helping in the community in so many different ways, shapes, and forms. As their mission goes, "We exist to connect dedicated people, talent, and all available resources to do all the good we can, in all the ways we can, in all the places we can, at all the times we can, to all the people we can, and as long as we ever can." Vicci Simpkins has been at the helm since it's inception in the basement of Twist Social Club in Cleveland, 2008. She is one of the most inspiring women in my life. I continue to learn from her and I am quite certain I'm not the only one. Yet another special group here in Cleveland that has adopted me as family. From the Cleveland Dragon Boat Fest to the Gay Games to the Warehouse District Tours we have been all over this great city doing what we do best...help where we are needed.
And finally (this is just a short break....I've got a lot more to say) I leave you with the immortal words of my pal Iron Ingo from Germany, "give a little bit to help a lot."
-Aurora
Hey folks it's your friendly neighborhood stripper/family gal/artist/humanitarian/animal lover/accountant. It's that time of the year again where those in need come out of the wood work. Why do we Heathens care so much? We care because we are just as much a part of this community as you are. You support us, we support you. "Do unto others" seriously applies here.
One shining example of why we do what we do happened over the weekend. The 5th Annual Cleveland Heavy Metal Food Drive was this past weekend at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland. I was once again (having been my 4th year in a row, participating at this event) floored by the outpouring of kind souls so generous and giving. This is a big reason why our heavy metal community in Cleveland is so special. We are family. We are there for each other in good times and bad. The bands kicked so much ass and rocked so hard. They are not just talented musicians but also dear friends to me. Bill Peters, the Metal director at WJCU & owner of Auburn Records, put on this event for it's 5th year. With the help of the Auburn Records crew, Bill had another extremely successful turnout and loads of donations, both cash and food, which was executed flawlessly. He is just one example of those that I admire, respect, and that inspire me.
We are still hanging onto our trophy from the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland for raising the most money as an entertainment group in 2012 from last Christmas. If you get a chance, swing by the Spitfire Salooon to catch a glimpse of it :)
We continue to perform for charities throughout the year and in fact, I will be performing with gal pals Dot King & Ava Adore as well as the rockin' Hemi Devils and my good pals Shades of Remembrance for a Toys for Tots benefit on Saturday, December 21 at the Maple Grove in Maple Heights.
Now I must give credit to one of the most exemplary groups in the Cleveland area. The Basement Beauties. This group has done so much in the way of helping in the community in so many different ways, shapes, and forms. As their mission goes, "We exist to connect dedicated people, talent, and all available resources to do all the good we can, in all the ways we can, in all the places we can, at all the times we can, to all the people we can, and as long as we ever can." Vicci Simpkins has been at the helm since it's inception in the basement of Twist Social Club in Cleveland, 2008. She is one of the most inspiring women in my life. I continue to learn from her and I am quite certain I'm not the only one. Yet another special group here in Cleveland that has adopted me as family. From the Cleveland Dragon Boat Fest to the Gay Games to the Warehouse District Tours we have been all over this great city doing what we do best...help where we are needed.
And finally (this is just a short break....I've got a lot more to say) I leave you with the immortal words of my pal Iron Ingo from Germany, "give a little bit to help a lot."
-Aurora
With some of my favorite Basement Beauties Joei, Judy, myself and Vicci (left to right.)
Here I am with Cleveland heavy metal royalty Bill Peters!
with the one and only Iron Ingo & my pal Rachel circa 2010
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