Big Easy Rollergirls Car Wash & Bake Sale!

Sunday, April 5th : Car Wash/Bake Sale, at The Kingpin 1307 Lyons from 2-5. 

We will have merchandise, bout tickets, handmade goodies and face painting. 

We will also have information on how you can become a rollergirl!

$10 for every washed car. For $15 you can get a photo, by our official photographer, Scott Stuntz, of you, your car, and the women who washed it!

BERG Allstars vs Assassination City!

Come out Saturday, March 21st to UNO’s Human Performance Center (on the corner of Elysian Fields and Leon C. Simon) to see The Big Easy Rollergirls All-Stars take on The Assassination City Roller Derby of Dallas.

Assassination City Derby

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

Tickets are $10 IN ADVANCE ($5 for kids 12 and under) and $12 at the door. You can also purchase tickets at Dirty Coast Press on 5704 Magazine Street.

We will also be joined by our tantalizing cheerleaders from the Pussyfooters, The Big Easy Rollergirls official cheerleaders, and by The Krewe of The Rolling Elvi. 

We will be accepting school-supply donations on behalf of The Audubon Charter School of New Orleans. They need: Math Facts Flash Cards (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division) Sight Words Flash Cards, Individual erasers to fit onto pencils, Individual pencil sharpeners (the small plastic kind), Colored Pencils, Clear scotch tape. For your generosity, you will receive a 10% discount off any of our merchandise items.

The afterparty will be at The Hi Ho Lounge located at 2239 St. Claude Ave.

Alternative Media Expo Fashion Show

Join the Big Easy Rollergirl, Friday, March 20th, as well as Mod Dance Party and the lovely ladies of Fleur de Tease Burlesque for The Alternative Media Expo Fashion show presented by Dirty Coast Press

This glorious event is being hosted at One Eyed Jacks at 615 Toulouse St.

The doors open at 9PM and the first 200 guests receive a 10% off gift card to use at the Dirty Coast Store located at 5704 Magazine Street!

Come out and see your favorite rollergirl model the latest fashions from the clever minds of Dirty Coast! You can also Buy Tickets at the fashion show to our bout the following night, featuring the The Big Easy Rollergirls Allstars against Assassination City Derby of Dallas.

St. Patty's Day Parade!

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY






Join The Big Easy Rollergirls, this Friday, March 13th for Molly's at the Market annual St. Patrick's Day Parade!



The parade starts around 6ish, so be sure to get to 1107 Decatur in plenty of time! The parade also includes the Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Storyville Stompers, and the Kazoozie Floozies.

May good luck be with you wherever you go, and your blessing outnumber the shamrocks that grow.

Baby Squirt!

Our very own Squirtalicious, 1/2 Pint, has become a Mommy! This is the
second BERG baby for the league (the first being Bruise Springsteen with Mac
last year).



Ilyana Elizabeth (or Baby Squirt, as we like to call her!) was
born on January 22, 2009 at 6:31 in the evening. She weighed in at 7 lbs 6
oz and was 19.5 inches long.

Baby Squirt's very first outing into the world was to a roller derby bout!
At almost three weeks old, Baby Squirt came to the UNO HPC for a little
visit before the Feb. 8 Doubleheader. She was wearing her StoryVillains
colors! "Lil Squirt, 1/4 pint." Mama's Little Girl!

Baby Squirt definitely brought some of the magic her mom has because the
StoryVillains defeated the Tragic City Rollers 153-125.

Of course, the Big Easy Rollergirls hope Baby Squirt grows up to be a roller
derby girl, but her mom and dad would be just fine if she grew up to be a
golfer (that's Squirt's other super duper talent!)

"I'm not sure what she's dreaming about, but everytime she sleeps, she
raises her arms up in what we like to call her 'victory pose!'" says Mama
Squirt. "If her dad has his way, she's dreaming about winning on the LPGA
Tour. He's already started explaining to her how to hold and swing a golf
club!!"



Our many congratulations to the Squirt Household!

Free Frame Friday at Le Mieux Gallery!

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!