Happy Birthday Shimmer!
Happy 12th Birthday to my very best little friend, Shimmer Star!
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Can you spot Lola in this Picture?
Dave Gahan was ON FIRE on Monday! Can you spot me in this photo? (Next to the flash- lol, maybe something in my eye). The Depeche Mode show Monday was even better then the Saturday show. They played Black Celebration, Strangelove (sung by Martin Gore) & Judas which weren’t part of the regular tour set….
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Arcade Fire Magic!
THAT was PURE MAGIC!! lit Madison Square garden ON FIRE! They made it feel like an intimate tiny club until the end when 20,000 people sang in unison at the tops of their lungs to Wake Up as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band from New Orleans paraded through the crowd. The crowd continue to sing…
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Create | Inspire | Music | Uncategorized
Depeche Mode Magic!
Depeche Mode was AMAZING last night. One of the best live shows you will ever see. The energy Dave Gahan creates is off the charts. Always incredible projections by ! I’m a huge fan of his art and DM! The two together are mind blowing! Can’t wait to see them again on Monday in the…
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Weekly Magic!
I’m about to embark upon the best music week of my entire life! David Bowie Ziggy Stardust Skate Party at this Friday! Then I’m seeing Depeche Mode perform TWICE! And for one of the shows I’ll be in the 10th row) and THEN I’m seeing Arcade Fire!!!! ALL IN ONE FREAKIN WEEK!!!! Those three are…
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Lola Star in NY1!
Look for me on today talking about the amazing Labor Day in store for you in Coney Island and the incredible summer it has been! This time I was sure to say it was Labor Day and NOT Memorial Day like yesterday on News12 lol
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Ziggy Stardust Dance Party!
We’ve waited ALL SUMMER for this!!!! It’s finally time for our David Bowie Ziggy Stardust Skate Party!!!! This Friday at in Prospect Park 7:30-10:30! The winner of the costume contest gets a pair of disco roller skates!!! Skate dance competition! Performers! Starmen, spiders from Mars, China girls and more Bowie magic then you ever dreamed…
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The Boombox lives!!
A few weeks ago I posted about the boom box that changed my life! It was amazing that so many of you commented about having a similar bond with that exact same boom box… so I had to share this pin that I just saw (and immediately ordered) on ! IT’S THE EXACT BOOMBOX!!! So…
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Peanut Sauce!
During the summer my schedule is insane & I don’t have time to cook…. so this week it’s felt SO GOOD to get back on my health cooking game! I made this peanut sauce TWICE this week because it’s so amazing! Check it out: 1 cup Water, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 inch chunk of…
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Roller Disco Magic!
This photo contains so much bicoastal roller disco fabulousness I can hardly stand it!!! The incredible Moxi Skate Team along with some of our most amazing disco skaters! Some of the best skaters in the country rocked the dance floor at Dreamland last night for our Prince Purple Rain Party last night!!! It was absolutely…
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The cutie Mikey!
4 years ago today we found our little foster dog, Mikey, a fabulous home! Here is the before & after photo! The top photo is Poor little Mikey sick & on death row at the shelter until Empty Cages rescued him! He was abandoned because he was sick! The bottom photo is him with his…
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Coney Daydreamer
Coney Island Dreaming while rocking a Lola Star merry-go-mermaid tee! I love this so much!!!! ? by
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Dreamland Magic!
See this fabulous guy perform at our Prince Purple Rain disco party this Friday at 7:30-10:30! Roller derby & dance floor legend, Samy Stardust, will be dazzling the crowd with his hot dance moves! Skate Dance Competition! Costume contest! Prince & contemporaries all night! And more! Ticket link in bio! Aug 25 Purple Rain- Prince…
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Dreamland Popup?
I have some AMAZING news that I can’t share with you quite yet…. but get ready to let the good times rolllll all winter long!! It’s looking like we will have a pop up rink for the fall/winter season at one of the hottest new destinations in Brooklyn!!! I just got out of a super…
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Magic at Dreamland!
Tonight was pure magic! Thank you to the 500+ Skaters who came out to disco tonight despite the forecast of thunderstorms! The night began with a rainbow in a bright yellow sky & proceeded to get more & more magical from that point on. After a crazy week in this crazy world it felt SO…
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New York Burlesque Festival!
Check out my fab art for this years New York Burlesque Festival! Mark your calendar & snag your tickets for the most fabulous Burlesque shows of the year! The best performers from all over the world rock their stages!! And we will be selling my Burlesque Fest art on tees, totes & more! Be there!!!
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Dreamland Schedule!
Summer is winding downnnn but disco is heating up!!! Our roller disco season at runs through the middle October! Check out the rest of our fab schedule of parties!! Tickets available at www.dreamlandrollerrink.com! Aug 18 Wannabe- spice girls Aug 25 Purple Rain- Prince Sept 1 Gwen Stefani- 90s Rebels & Rockers Sept 8 Ziggy Stardust…
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Past and Future of Dreamland Roller
Took a trip down memory lane while writing a proposal for the future of Rink. The original Dreamland was so incredibly magical. I’m in awe of what it was. So proud of what it is. And inspired by all it can & will be in the future!!! The original Rink on the Coney Island Boardwalk…
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DJ Peace Bisquit
So immensely grateful for the incredible DJ Bill Coleman! He has been spinning at Disco for almost 10 years but never ceases to blow my mind! He plays music with his soul, feeling which song to play next with his heart as he dances behind the DJ booth. His energy keeps the dance floor rockin….
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Rapid T Rabbi!
A true Coney Island spirit has passed away. I’m very sorry to tell you about the passing of Richard Concepcion known to many as Rapid T Rabbit. He was a huge Coney Island lover & very active in our pursuit to save it. He attended all of our demonstrations in his rabbit suit. He joined…
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Eye Candy! | Inspire | Thrive
Pitaya Peanut Butter Bowl!
My new favorite thing! Pitaya Peanut butter bowl from on B116 St just up the block from ! Swing by & grab one on your way to the beach! Super healthy & delicious!
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The Master of Coney Island
The thought never crossed my mind to question the title of the man known as the Master. I met him on a snowy winter day in March. Sitting on a crate, in the snow. The Master was touching up the paint job on the colorful food signs at Ruby’s. With a paper plate pallet, he…
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Eye Candy! | Inspire | Music
Magical Boombox!
A huge part of everything I am today began here. In this pink boombox from the Sears catalog. My love affair with the music I love today began here. My roller disco daydreams. It was the turning point between the world I was born onto and what I am now.
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Eight year anniversary…
Eight years ago today. Our Save Coney Island demonstration at Brooklyn Borough Hall
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Magical Unicorn Vegan Sushi Bento Box!
Omg… ??? unicorn vegan sushi bento boxes! My foodie heaven! ????? by
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Book Writing at Kitchen 21!
Working on my Coney Island book at . I’ve been so busy, it feels so good to have time to be creative again! Especially inside such an incredibly inspiring building!
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Beach 116th Street Rockaway!
I’m in the Wall Street Journal talking about the street my is on! Despite its many challenges I believe that B116 is on its way to becoming a fabulous destination! Looks like the Wall Street Journal & Larry Mullen, U2s drummer, agree! Here he is on our block a few years ago! Link to article…
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Dreamland Magic
Our 80s Hip Hop skate party last night was incredible! The energy on the rink was amazing! In my four years of disco at Lakeside that was the absolute best skate dance competition we’ve ever had! Some of the best skate dancing I’ve ever seen on our dance floor!!! Thank you to everyone who came…
