The Big Easy Rollergirls are New Orleans' only all-female, flat-track roller derby.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Behind the scenes: Big Easy Rollergirl's 2008-2009 commercial!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
San Fermin official website features NOLABulls
This feature means that both Sanfermin.com AND El Diario de Navarra, the paper of the region, covered NOLA Bulls! And on the second annual run! If you didn't catch it this year, mark your calendars for next year. It's going to be even BIGGER!!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Behind the Scenes of our 2009 Calendar
Pre-order your glossy, 12" by 12" calendar chock full of sexy rollergirls and roller refs
Until then, here are some more amazing behind the scenes photos to hold you over until the release of our calendar:
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Release party for 'A Season of Night' TONIGHT!!!
The New Orleans Saints will celebrate the release of Ian McNulty's "A Season of Night" tonight with a pre-season game scheduled to begin
To mark the unique double-billing, the Ruby Slipper Café in Mid-City will open for a special after-work happy hour/book signing event. The kitchen will provide complimentary appetizers, there will be bar specials on sangria, rum drinks and Abita beer and McNulty will read from, sign and sell his book.
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Details:
What: book reading, signing and social
When: Thursday, Aug. 7, beginning at 6 pm
Where: Ruby Slipper Café;
The Saints kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m., and the game will be shown at Finn McCool's, the Mid-City Yacht Club, Pal's Lounge and other great Mid-City bars nearby.
'Hell on Wheels' screening
NOFS and CAC members $6, general admission $8
Tickets at cacno.org or at the door
CAC box office: 504.528.3800
New Orleans' own Big Easy Rollergirls will be in attendance!
Synopsis: "Shot over a four year period in Austin TX, and utilizing both verite footage and interviews, Hell on Wheels documents the creation of modern-era roller derby's first two leagues.
After overcoming countless hurdles, the rowdy rollergirls known as Bad Girl, Good Woman enjoy a smashingly successful first year, only to find a rift, fueled by issues of insurance, finance and future direction, forming among the ranks of the skaters.
Ultimately, 65 of 80 skaters walk and form their own player-run league. Dealt a near fatal blow, management doesn't give up. Instead, they recruit and rebuild their league to rebound in dramatic fashion. Two leagues emerge from the near-disaster - the Lonestar Rollergirls and the Texas Rollergirls - and both pioneer a modern era of roller derby, inspiring thousands of women across the US.
Directed by Bob Ray. USA. 2007. 90 mins.
"Hell on Wheels is an epic doc. It's fast, fun, and inspiring." - Chris Gore (founder, Film Threat Magazine)"
Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Dog Days of Summer
Even though the rollergirls are busy practicing to prepare for their first bout of the 2008-2009 season, you have plenty of opportunities to hang out with them!
Come out to the “Dog Days of Summer” at the Parkway Partners Greenhouse at the corner of Baronne and Clio. The event is Saturday, August 9, 2008 from 9 a.m. to noon and will feature a dog wash with the Big Easy Roller Girls as well as pet friendly plants, sno-balls and dog treats from Petcetera. Angela Sagona of Good Dog Naturally will speak at 11 a.m. All are welcome!