“Rollin’ Outta Here Naked: A Big Lebowski Burlesque” is a nationally-recognized, critically-acclaimed, box-office smash hit that will be remounting in September 2010. Don’t be out of your element! Join Vaudezilla Productions for an epic variety show featuring your favorite Bums, Achievers, and What-Have-You from the classic Coen Brothers film.

So slip on your favorite jellies, grab the ringer, mix a White Russian, and head on down to Greenhouse Theatre this September for a night of sexy fun that not even Jackie Treehorn can beat!

And be sure to get your tickets NOW, because we sold out every single show last year. This is going to be one hot ticket, so don’t look for a handout, man! Go out and achieve anyway!

Starring: Red Hot Annie, Maria May I, Donna Touch, Trixie Sparx, and Viva La Muerte, with Logan Conner returning as The Dude. Expect over $200 in gifts/prizes given out at every performance, courtesy of sponsors TBA. Plus Vaudezilla’s infamous swag bags to the first 60 people into the theatre each night!

Vaudezilla’s is also proud to announce that portions of “Rollin’ Outta Here Naked: A Big Lebowski Burlesque” will be appearing with Lebowski Fest Chicago. Details to follow!

This weekend, the Music Box Theater in Chicago decided to extend the showing of the film by Japanese director Akira Kurosawa.

“Spectacular! Among the most thrilling movie experiences a viewer can have!” -The New York Times

Find out more information about the film at the Japanese Culture Center website.

RatioNation  is pleased to announce they are joining forces with Latino Cultural Center and the Latino Film Festival to present the very first Latino Film Festival Wrap Party featuring a concert performance by the Colombian super-band Palenke Soultribe.

Pepe Vargas and the Latino Cultural Center have graciously afforded Ratio Nation with the honor of producing the very first Latino Film Festival Wrap Party. What’s a Wrap Party you might ask?…A Wrap is a phrase used by the director in the early days of the film industry to signal the end of filming. Nowadays, the call is more commonly “that’s a wrap!” Films have used this since the 1920’s when the filming was done and it just needed to go into post production. The Wrap Party was the event crated to celebrate the films completion.

In keeping with this tradition the Latino Cultural Center will create an event to celebrate the completion of another successful Latino Film Festival here in Chicago. This event will be unique on many different levels.

First, the party will be headlined by a concert featuring one of the most popular bands to come out of Colombia…Palenke Soultribe. Palenke’s first album “Tropic and Heaven” won a 2008 Independent Music Award (IMA) for best electronic/dance album. Their second album “Oro” features collaborations with Locos Por Juana, Cesar Pliego and Sr. Mendez. Oro has been creating a buzz in the Latin and indie music scene. This year the band has been featured on ESMusica, MSN Mexico’s Detour, Fabrika.com, Remezcla.com and was song of the day on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic. Palenke  co-headline the Festival Central in Bogota this January and was selected to perform at SXSW 2010.

Second, a special visiual-show-collaboration between Palenke Soultribe and Yannick Joubert of Rationation/Underworld. As a team they will be providing anexclusive visual experience using the latest in visual software engineering. Yannick is an artist in the true sense of the word, and he is not constrained by any means toone specific medium. Not afraid to try new things, Yannick is constantly pushing himself and challenging the ways in which he and other artists engage with the world. He is a painter, illustrator, designer, musician, film director and above all, a true collaborator who has been working with international artists such as Underworld, The Orb, and Lady Sovereign. You can learn more about his projects via rationation.com

And lastly, this event will be a fundraiser to let the Latino Cultural Center and its hardworking staff know how much the City of Chicago and its Latinos appreciate thesweat and dedication the Latino Cultural Center gives to produce year in and year out such an amazing film festival.

With the help of this events official media sponsor Amor Montes de Oca and her popular website Arte y Vida Chicago.com, Ratio Nation plans on reaching the masses of Chicago and inviting them to come out and show their support of this fundraising night. 100% of donations will be given to the Latino Cultural Center to further their pursuits. Although the donation is not mandatory…please come and give as much as you can. You know this money will come back to you ten fold.

Friday, April 30:

Official Latino Film Festival Wrap Party!!! w/ Palenke Soultribe

Free Show $10 suggested donation/ 21 & over / Doors 10PM/ Show 11PM

Green Dolphin
2200 N Ashland (at Webster)
Chicago, IL
Bus 9, 73

For media access, interviews, hi-res photos or other info, please contact Amor Montes de Oca at amor@arteyvidachicago.com.

About Ratio Nation

Ratio Nation’s vision brings together Latin professionals who share a strong passion for music and live entertainment, with a mission to produce a limited number of first class events. With a focus on creating a memorable experience for both the artist and audience through a cultural fusion of Latin sound and live music. Ratio Nations philosophy is leveraged by strong social involvement in the Latino Community and a commitment to attaining a diverse audience. For more information visit www.RATIOnation.com

About Arte y Vida Chicago

Arte y Vida Chicago promotes, advances and celebrates Hispanic art and culture. Arte y Vida Chicago.com provides the only calendar of events dedicated entirely to Hispanic art and cultural events in Chicago. Venues and individuals can submit events free of charge. The collective submission makes arteyvidachicago.com the most comprehensive calendar available online.

For more information visit www.arteyvidachicago.com

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The artists pose with the models

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