BERG in Baton Rouge!

The Big Easy Rollergirls take on Red Stick Rollerderby, this Saturday in Baton Rouge at the River Center located at 275 River Road S.

Doors at 6PM, action at 7PM.

The Big Easy Rollergirls are going to be playing with a combination of the three teams starring: CHEAP, Cougar, Deuce, Cooney, Em, Jambot, Chess, lacy, Rowdy, Mudflap, Sophie, Lush, Slaughter (Captain) & Bea.

Our fabulous refs; Henry Roll-ins, S'Aint NO Lady, and Sass Piquant will assist in officiating.

Tickets are $11 in IN ADVANCE, $16 VIP, $13 at the door, and kids 10 and under are free.

The afterparty is at The Spanish Moon located at 1109 Highland Road.

Krewe of Rolling Elvi

I know you will be missing The Big Easy Rollergirls after they skate past you in Muses - but lucky you, our favorite Krewe of Rolling Elvi will be following not too far behind us and TCB.

They will be between floats #20 and #21 so be sure to show them your love!

THANKYOUVERYMUCH

Set your TIVO for Kath & Kim

For those of you outside of the NOLA area tonight, check out NBC's hit show, Kath & Kim starring Molly Shannon and Selma Blair, and featuring members of The L.A. Derby Dolls

For those of you in the NOLA area who are coming out to see us tonight in The Krewe of Muses set your TIVO!



In tonight's episode, we meet Rusty, Kath's ex and Kim's father, when Kath finds out that her divorce from him was never finalized. Rusty runs a roller derby team (expertly played by The LA Derby Dolls), and in exchange for re-signing the divorce papers, he requires Kim to become his new Jammer, a position Kath once occupied.




Blue Collar Comedy star Ron White guest stars as Rusty. Busy Phillips guest stars as the Jammer that Kim replaces.




Tune in to support roller derby, and to see if it is really possible to "act" like a true rollergirl!

BERG to roll in Muses!

HAPPY

MARDI

GRAS


The Big Easy Rollergirls are thrilled to be part of Krewe of Muses for the third year.



This year, the parade rolls on Thursday, February 19, at 6:15 p.m.



Don't forget, there are more chances to see BERG and the lovely ladies of Muses with the extended parade route.

The parade will start at Magazine and Jefferson, and will proceed down Magazine to Napoleon, where we will fall in behind Babylon and Chaos and pick up the traditional route. Babylon and Chaos will start as usual on Napoleon.



Aside from the wonderful Muses' heels you can also catch...



Hand-decorated skate wheels, bearing necklaces, trading cards, the official 2009 BERG bead designed by Beatrix sKiddo, and much more!






Wave a sign for your favorite derby darling and you just might get lucky with some fabulous BERG stash!



Have a great carnival season and we will see you on Thursday!

BERG & Bulls in the Atlantic

Check out The Big Easy Rollergirls and New Orleans Bulls in this month's issue of The Atlantic. On newsstands now!



Meanwhile, you can view our article HERE featuring photos by Scott Stuntz our official photographer!

And be sure to break out your running shoes when the rollerbulls take to streets on July 11th for San Fermin in Nueva Orleans.

V-Day!

Come out for V-Day New Orleans
A production of Even Ensler's
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

In The Parish Room at House of Blues
Sunday, February 15th
Pre-Show Concert by Dana Abbott
$18 in advance/$20 at door

contact: Jamie Choina at vdayjamie@gmail.com for more information

V-Day is a global movement to end violence aginst women and girls that riases funds and awareness through benefit productions of Playwright/Founder Eve Ensler's award-winning play "The Vagina Monologues."

This performance is to raise funds for The St Bernard Battered Women's Program

We want you for Muses!

How would you like to roll with The Big Easy Rollergirls in Muses? Now is your chance to take part in one of the most popular Mardi Gras parades!



We are currently seeking volunteers for The Krewe of Muses!

You must be available Thursday, February 19th from 5:45 to 11:00PM.

Some duties include, but are not limited to: bead sweeping, crowd control, and bead distribution.

For more information, please contact Louise Z Animal at louisezanimal@gmail.com

Voodoo Ballerina King Cake Soiree

Join The Big Easy Rollergirls for The Voodoo Ballerina King Cake Soiree – The Annual Mardi Gras Ball & Foundation for the Arts.



Saturday, February 14th at 9PM located at 523 Elysian Fields. The ball will feature entertainment by The New Orleans BINGO Show!, I Tell You What, Gov’t Majik, and Ratty Scurvics Singularity

You can also enjoy tasty drinks from Old New Orleans Rum and Abita Beer - FREE with your ticket purchase!

Don’t forget, this is a costume party. You MUST be in costume or you WILL NOT be allowed into the party. The rule of thumb is, if you can wear it as normal street clothes it is not a costume.


COSTUME

COSTUME


NOT A COSTUME

NOT A COSTUME


Tickets are 2 for $25. You can buy them ONLINE NOW or at the door the night of the event. If you purchase your tickets in advance, please bring your receipt and ID.

We look forward to seeing you!

BERG rolling in Brid!

The Krewe of Brid, Lakeview's all-female marching club, will make its second-annual march with the sports theme: "Brid's Got Balls." And of course, The Big Easy Rollergirls will be rolling with them!



Brid (say: "breed") is an ancient Celtic triple goddess - three sisters each named Brid. The Krewe of Brid honors the women of New Orleans who are using all of their talent, wisdom, love and strength to rebuild the neighborhoods of New Orleans.




The march starts at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009.

The ROUTE begins on Harrison Avenue at the Orleans Avenue Canal and proceeds on Harrison Avenue to Milne Boulevard, then returns on Harrison Avenue to the Orleans Avenue Canal.

February 8th Bout!

The Big Easy Rollergirls’ Bout is scheduled for Sunday, February 8th at UNO’s Human Performance Center (on the corner of Elysian Fields and Leon C. Simon). The HPC offers nearly 15,550 square feet of playing surface, telescopic bleacher seating for up to 1,200 fans, concessions booths, and a balcony area for aerial viewing.

The doors open at 5:30 PM. The action starts at 6PM featuring

The Crescent Wenches


VS

The Confederacy of Punches



The action continues at 7PM with

The StoryVillains


VS

The Tragic City Rollergirls of Alabama.


Tickets are $10 IN ADVANCE ($5 for kids 12 and under) and $12 at the door.

We will also be accepting donations on behalf of our wonderful volunteer EMTS, The Slaughter Volunteer Firehouse. Bring a donation to the bout, and get 10% off merch! They need band-aids, ice packs, copier paper, pens, notebook paper, legal pads, notebooks, and batteries (any size).

The afterparty will be at Lucky’s Bar on 1625 St. Charles Ave.

Take a Survey, Win a chance at a Prize!

The Big Easy Rollergirls want to hear from YOU!


We are always working and striving to give you the best derby experience possible. Please take the time to fill out our SURVEY to let us know what we can do to make things even better! You will automatically be entered to win a merchandise gift packet at our Next Bout; Sunday, February 8th.

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Volunteer for The Big Easy Rollergirls

The Big Easy Rollergirls want you to be involved!

We are having a volunteer orientation February 2nd from 7PM to 8PM at Skate Country on the Westbank located on 1100 Terry Parkway.

At that time, you will meet with our Volunteer Liaisons, Fleur d’Lethal and Coalminer's Slaughter.

Volunteer duties include, but are not limited to the following: track assembly and breakdown, ticket taking, handing out programs, directing foot-traffic, assisting with security, and general clean-up.

REQUIREMENTS: Be reliable and on time, attend the volunteer orientation, and have a "Viva La Derby" attitude!

In exchange for your awesome derby spirit, you will be able to see part of the action on bout day, get to meet the Rollergirls and attend special BERG only parties, and receive a free volunteer shirt.


In order to sign up, or for more information, please email volunteers@bigeasyrollergirls.com

Cajun Rollergirls' Motley Masquerade!

Come join one of our sister leagues, The Cajun Rollergirls this Saturday, January 31st at 9PM for their Motley Masquerade!

This events features music by Americanos, The Ta Ta Detroyers, and Mellowberry

This funky formal takes place at Piazza Bar located at 541 Corporate Drive


There will be Cajun Rollergirls, Raffle, Prizes, Games, Dirty Joke Contest. You can even test your luck and spin The Wheel of Misfortune!

We hope to see everyone out to support one of our newest derby leagues!

The Big Easy Rollergirls’ All Stars take on The Houston Rollergirls' All-star travel team, The HaRD Knocks Saturday, January 24th at UNO’s Human Performance Center (on the corner of Elysian Fields and Leon C. Simon)



The doors open at 6 PM, the action starts at 7PM.

Featuring halftime music by Slang Angus.




Tickets are $10 IN ADVANCE ($5 for kids 12 and under) and $12 at the door.

Our charity of the month is Planned Parenthood. Bring a donation from their Wishlist and we will give you a 10%-off coupon for Big Easy Rollergirls merchandise!

Pussyfooters' Blush Ball!

Join the Pussyfooters this Friday, January 16th at Mardi Gras World for their Blush Ball.

The Pussyfooters are a group of women who take every opportunity to dress up in their pinkest and finest and celebrate everything that makes up the glorious sisterhood of the universe. They can be seen marching in the Krewe of Muses, Krewe of Oak during Mardi Gras and cheering for The Big Easy Rollergirls at our home bouts!


Some of the lovely Pussyfooters!

The Blush Ball features Big Sam's Funky Nation, DJ Butterfoot, Mardi Gras Indians, The Pussyfooter's Costume Debut, and of course, The Big Easy Rollergirls! There will also be a cash bar, raffles, food, and libations.

The event runs for 8PM to Midnight. Tickets are only $20 in advance online or from Miss Claudia's Vintage Clothing Store at 4204 Magazine St. Tickets are $25 at the door.

A portion of the proceeds from tonight's event goes to benefit METRO: Metropolitan Center for Women and Children. This organization has been in operation since 1986. They offer services throughout the Greater New Orleans area for survivors of domestic violence, stalking and assault.
So kick off the Mardi Gras season right by partying for a good cause!

Red Stick Roller Derby Inaugural Bout!

Our derby sisters, Red Stick Roller Derby is having their Inaugural Brawl, Saturday, January 17th against The Beach Brawl Sk8er Dolls




Red Stick Roller Derby

VS


Beach Brawl Sk8er Dolls

The bout is at The Baton Rouge River Center located downtown at 275 River Road South.
The doors open at 5:30pm and the action starts at 6:30.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $15 for VIP Seating.
Kids 12 and under are free!

Halftime entertainment by !Spring Break Shark Attack!


!Spring Break Shark Attack

The afterparty is at Red Star located at 222 Laurel Street

COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR OUR DERBY SISTERS!

The Confederacy of Punches in Gulfport!

Come out this Saturday, January 10th to Gulfport to see last years Fan Favorite team, The Confederacy of Punches take on Mississippi Rollergirls!

The bout takes place at Harrison County Skate Park, located at 269 De Buys Road. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
Doors at 6PM and bout action starts at 7PM.

The Confe​derac​y will also expand for one night​ only!​ They will be joine​d by guest​ Punch​es:​ lacy under​alls,​ Beatr​ix sKidd​o,​ MILF Duds & Fleur​ d'​Letha​l!​ And by guest bench coach - Jaws!
​Wear red and cheer on The Punches!

THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT!

It’s the Holiday Season! No need to stress out with Hanukkah, Festivus, Christmas, and Kwanzaa right around the corner. You can get the perfect gift to satisfy all of your friends’ wants and desires - The Big Easy Rollergirls 2009 “Rollergirls Through Time” Pin up Calendar.




Featuring over sixty rollergirls and refs, this 12x12 full-color, glossy calendar was shot exclusively by Scott Stuntz and shows rollergirls in many classic New Orleans locations: Molly’s at the Market, The National World War Two Museum, Southport Hall, Royal Blend, Old Point Bar, New Orleans Rum Factory, etc.

For only $20 you can give the gift that keeps on giving all year round! You can Order Online or pick one up at these many locations.



Le Mieux Gallery on 332 Julia Street

Contemporary Arts Center on 900 Camp

Dirty Coast Press on 5704 Magazine

Octavia Books on 513 Octavia

Blue Horse Frame Shop on 4122 Magazine Street

Neophobia on 2855 Magazine

Feet First Shoe Store on 4119 Magazine Street

BUY YOURS TODAY & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Season's beatings: BERG's double header is this Saturday, December 13

The perfect pre-holiday gift is a ticket to the Big Easy Rollergirls December double-header on Saturday, December 13 at the Human Performance Center at UNO (Elysian Fields and Leon C. Simon)!

The StoryVillains and Confederacy of Punches will warm up the rink with a high-intensity game at 6 p.m. Then, support your undefeated Crescent Wenches as they host the Tallahassee Rollergirls from Florida at 7 p.m.! Doors at 5:30 p.m.

You can get tickets in advance online for $10 or grab them at the door for $12. As always, children under 12 get in for only $5. 

Come early - our crash zone fills up quick!

Suplecs will be providing some awesome halftime entertainment between the bouts. They are a raw, heavy rock from New Orleans. They blend the sounds of New Orleans with their own unique style of heavy metal.

Suplecs

Check out their website for more info.

Also, a special shout out to our bout poster designer "credible." He does awesome work. Make sure to stop by our merch table to see all of this season's bout posters!

So, fans...who will it be??

Punches  - or -  Villains??

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Tallahassee  - or - Wenches??

Come out this Saturday to cheer on your favorite team!

Confederacy of Punches Team Party at Finn McCools

The Confederacy of Punches of The Big Easy Rollergirls, voted Favorite
Team from the fans, are having their team party, Saturday, December 6th
from 4PM to 7PM at Finn McCools located at 3701 Banks Street. There will
be calendars and bout tickets for sale. There will also be full-contact musical
chairs, a chance to get your holiday picture taken with the Punches, and
avant-garde raffle prizes. AND it's also Finn McCool's annual tree-trimming party. Bring an ornament to hang on the tree (or buy one from The Punches) and you get a free drink! No cover.
Come out and Roll With The Punches!