Ruckus July 14, 2023

‘FUN AND SEXY’

On Monday evening, Starlite Bozeman’s dance studios were overtaken by the cast of “A Midsummer Night’s Tease,” the latest production for Jupiter’s Lounge, a cabaret venue which transforms the Starlite space into a magical home for local burlesque shows.

One cast member practiced balancing on the back of a folding chair, then taught another cast member how to incorporate a sensual twerk while crawling on the oor. ey discussed the bene ts of knee pads. A dancer, who performs and choreographs with Raison D’être Dance Project, modi ed a move so that it looked equally impressive to an audience, but required less strength to execute. A trio worked on choreography before they all came together to do a run-through of the scripted part of the upcoming performances on July 15, 28 and 29.

Jupiter’s Lounge was the vision of local drag and burlesque performer Jupiter Everhard.

“Burlesque is sort of its own little unique area of performance art,” Jupiter explained over the phone on Monday evening. It is adult oriented and risqué by nature, and Bozeman does not a ord many opportunities for performers to get on stage.

“I saw that missing cultural piece here and decided once things aligned and it all started falling into place, that this was the right thing to be doing,” he said.

Jupiter started as a stage name, but has become more real as they learned to love that version of themselves. e name also a ords a bit of anonymity, a protective measure after Jupiter’s personal information was spread on the internet by “a Nazi that showed up at Pride,” an act known as “doxxing.”

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BY RACHEL HERGETT, FOR THE CHRONICLE

Cast members of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Tease’ rehearse at Starlite Bozeman, home of the burlesque cabaret, Jupiter’s Lounge.

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There are over 100,000 cold cases in America, and only about 1% are ever solved. With recent advancements in technology and the methods used to solve these cases, as well as the unwavering dedication of victims’ families, law enforcement and the public, this docuseries explores the cases that defied the odds. Narrated by Bill Kurtis, each episode examines the twists and turns of one murder case that remained unsolved for years, and the critical element that heated it up, leading to the evidence that finally solved it.

“Movie: The Ritual Killer”

This mystery thriller follows a detective (Cole Hauser) as he hunts an international murderer committing ritualistic killings in a small Mississippi town. He seeks help from an anthropology professor (Morgan Freeman), who is an expert on the ancient rituals being performed.

“Movie: Escaping My Stalker”

Seventeen-year-old Taylor (Ezmie Garcia) lived on the streets until she was taken in by Larry (Linden Ashby) and Sandy Stewart (Alexandra Paul), who adopted her and gave her a chance at a better life. But the new life Taylor built is threatened when an assailant breaks into her home and seriously wounds her father. Taylor returns to the back alleys of LA to find her stalker, triggering a deadly game of cat and mouse. This lifetime movie is directed by Linden Ashby and written by Stephen Romano.

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32 Salt’s sidekick

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OF AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS ON ABC

Q: As you head toward your ninth season of hosting “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” are you still enjoying it?

A: I absolutely love it! It’s been a lot of fun, and it’s always home base for me. It feels to me like it will continue to be on for a very, very long time, and it always will be my Number One, though it feels like “Dancing With the Stars” – on which I was co-host and am now host – is making a comeback.

Q: Did you enjoy being involved in PBS’ “A Capitol Fourth” as the special’s host recently?

A: I saw the list of people they had (as musical guests), and I thought, “Oh, this is great! I’ll be able to hang with a lot of people I know for several days, celebrating.” I was less worried about the number of people who would be there (as on-site audience members) and more concerned with my own emotions over how cool it was to be a part of that and to be able to be on that stage.

Q: Your friend and “America’s Funniest Home Videos” predecessor Tom Bergeron hosted “A Capitol Fourth” multiple times. What do you make of that?

A: All I can say is that following in Tom Bergeron’s footsteps in any way is an incredible honor. I’ve always considered him to be the best host on TV, and typically, it’s when he gives up a job that a job becomes available for me. He’s someone you want to model your career after.

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“Twilight: The Complete Saga”

Based on the books by Stephenie Meyer, this series of five fantasy films follows the epic love story of human Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson). Set in the small town of Forks, Washington, the film series also stars Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick, Peter Facinelli and Billy Burke.

“Movie: Till”

This biographical drama film tells the very real story of Mamie Till-Mobley, following her relentless pursuit of justice in honor of her late son, Emmett Till. In this retelling of her “poignant journey of grief turned to action” (per MGM Studios), Danielle Deadwyler portrays Mamie Till-Mobley as she works to expose the racism that prompted her son’s murder, fighting to bring all those involved to justice. The film also focuses on her son, Emmett (portrayed by Jalyn Hall), taking the time to show what he was like as a youth and allowing viewers a glimpse into the boy’s all-too-short life.

“Almost Paradise: Season 2”

When hypertension forces DEA agent Alex Walker (Christian Kane) into early retirement, he moves to a small tropical island in the Philippines in this Amazon Freevee series. Despite his best efforts to transition from Jason Bourne to Jimmy Buffett, his friends in the local police pull him back into a world of dangerous people and deadly situations. But the problem is - he likes it. Samantha Richelle and Arthur Acuna also star.

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Fun with food: A&E’s latest series highlight twisted and unique eats

This summer, A&E has expanded its “Home.Made.Nation” programming block with a slate of new series, including two new “twisted,” food-focused series: “Best in Chow” and “Deliciously Twisted Classics,” both having debuted Sunday, July 9, and continuing their run this week.

First, writer-actor-comedian Matt Richards (“Group Therapy”) travels the country coast to coast during “Best in Chow,” visiting state fairs, food trucks and street festivals along the way as he searches for some of America’s wildest foods and most creative cooks. In the series trailer, Richards can be seen enjoying everything from golden brown, savory waffles and colorful pineapple bowls to towering heaps of pasta and delectable, over-thetop desserts, determined all the while to find (and taste) the best of the best and the weirdest of the weird.

Each episode, Richards deploys his optimistic sense of humor, anchoring conversations with the creative chefs behind such wild concoctions as they share what brought their dishes to life.

After a colorful and unique first course, “Deliciously Twisted Classics” airs immediately following

“Best in Chow” – “continuing the hunt for outrageous eats,” as A&E explains. This new series acts as a celebration of comfort and creativity, as a panel of celebrity chefs and superstar culinary influencers sit down to sample deliciously extravagant spins on some familiar American classics, dishes made by some of the country’s top chefs.

The series’ first season is set to feature the likes of Aarti Sequeira, winner of “The Next Food Network Star,” Season 6, and host of “Aarti Party”; chef, restaurateur and TV personality Gina Neely (of “Down Home with the Neelys”); renowned author of the Southeast Asian cookbook “Lemongrass & Lime,” chef Leah Cohen (“Tournament of Champions”); celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito (formerly of “The Restaurant”) and more, all of whom dive into the origin of our favorite “comfort foods” as they taste their modern, innovative counterparts.

Jam-packed with unique flavors, colors, tastes and textures, “Best in Chow” and “Deliciously Twisted Classics” highlight the art of making food fun, with new episodes releasing weekly as part of the “Home.Made.Nation” programming slate, airing Sundays on A&E.

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8. Song that won Paul McCartney a Grammy (2)

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It’s time to “Get Smart” again

At a time when the spy craze was at its peak, comedic masterminds Mel Brooks and Buck Henry thought a spoof of the genre could be as successful as a serious approach to it … and thus was born “Get Smart,” the legendary 1965-70 series that continues a weekend marathon on Catchy Comedy literally all day Sunday, July 16 (and into the early morning of Monday, July 17).

Don Adams plays Maxwell Smart, agent Agent 86, a self-assured if fallible operative for the agency CONTROL whose most famous gadget arguably is a telephone in his shoe. Barbara Feldon plays his partner, Agent 99, who takes a more sensible approach to the job – even when it means battling enemies from the organization KAOS, whose operatives include Ludwig Von Siegfried (later “Love Boat” co-star Bernie Kopell). Also notable in the cast: Edward Platt as Smart’s chief (known as “The Chief”) and Dick Gautier as robotic assistant Hymie.

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While Jupiter does both drag and burlesque performances, and knows they share elements like the love of a reveal, he likes to stress that the two are not synonymous. Drag often takes the performer outside of themselves, switching or elevating gender presentations as a central element.

“And of course, all the performers are drag artists,” Jupiter said. “Whereas in a burlesque show, you’re getting performers of all gender identities, all body types, all races and all creativity spheres.”

In burlesque, being the most alluring version of yourself and showcasing unique talents is encouraged. Breathe fire, but make it sexy.

“Anyone or anything can be burlesque, as long as there’s some element of strip tease involved,” Jupiter said. “... If you can imagine something and figure out a way to take your clothes off while you’re doing it, it’s totally going to work for a burlesque show.”

“A Midsummer Night’s Tease” is a scripted work, taking about 30 minutes of the meat of the namesake play. The two pairs of lovers, the fairy kingdom romance, the mischievous servants of Oberon and Titania, and Bottom the weaver/ass are all present.

It will feature Jupiter’s Lounge regulars like Nina Dove, Bella Donna and Hana Mei, but will also showcase new faces in collaboration with newly formed Teamed with FruitBag Theatre, a Bozeman company created by creative director Sydney Barcus and producer Nadia Mell with the mission of “using classic works and challenging shows to strengthen the queer theatrical tradition.”

“Burlesque and Jupiter’s Lounge was the perfect avenue to showcase freedom from gender norms,” Barcus stated.

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Jupiter’s lounge and FruitBag Theatre present “a Midsummer Night’s Tease” on Saturday, July 15 at 8 p.m., Friday, July 28, at 10 p.m., and Saturday, July 29, at 9 p.m. Tickets start at $30, with ViP seating available. For tickets and more information, visit jupiterslounge.com.

“On top of that, the play touches on consent and by doing it in a burlesque space we can showcase that consent can be a part of what makes things fun and sexy for these characters.”

Using Shakespeare’s comedy as the basis for a burlesque show made sense for both companies.

“‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ is a show that challenged ideas of sexuality and gender politics when it

was written…” Barcus stated.

“Throughout the show, the female characters have their own wants, desires and agency — which was very rare for written works to display in the 1600s.”

Once the cast was assembled, Jupiter said they dove into a collaborative creative process, leaning into how emotions from each scene could translate into a burlesque act.

“Everybody pretty much came

up with their own ideas for their character and what they have created has truly blown me away,” Jupiter said. “This whole thing has come together better than I ever could have envisioned.”

While some may balk at the nature of the art — the sparkly, skin baring costumes, pasty adorned nipples and tassel twirling that harken to the golden age of burlesque — Jupiter sees it as an act of creative vulnerability for both performer and audience.

“For me, personally, a lot of the beauty is in the vulnerability that it takes to do that,” they said. “But the most powerful aspect for the audience and the performer is this energetic

exchange that takes place. We are giving something to them by holding that vulnerable space. I’m stripping for you. Sometimes it’s really funny, sometimes it’s really serious, but no matter what style or emotion the act has behind it, the vulnerability is always there.”

The audience is given permission to enjoy the risqué, to drop their ideas of what is taboo and to lean into acceptance and appreciation of all bodies and types of people.

“The hope is that people will leave and be able to tap into that for themselves, however that looks for them and, however that looks in their personal life, exploring their sensual side a little more,” Jupiter said.

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Cast members of ‘a Midsummer Night’s Tease’ rehearse at Starlite Bozeman, home of the burlesque cabaret, Jupiter’s lounge.

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BY ALEX HENDRY

FIFA Women’s World Cup

Questions:

1) Which nation holds the current record for most wins in the Women’s World Cup?

2) Who is the only player to have currently scored a hat-trick in the Finals of the Women’s World Cup?

3) The host of the inaugural Women’s World Cup in 1991 was which nation?

4) With a total of 17 - what player holds the current record for career goals at the Women’s World Cup?

5) Set to play in her sixth Women’s World Cup - what player is the current all-time leader for international team goals?

6) What is the only U.S. sports venue to have hosted both the Men’s and Women’s World Cup Finals?

7) During a 1995 group match, a teammate’s red card forced which soccer icon into playing as an emergency goalie?

8) Only two players in Women’s World Cup history have scored 5 goals in a single game - who are they?

9) The 2015 Women’s World Cup was held across six different cities in what host country?

Answers:

9) Canada (Moncton, Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Vancouver)

Michelle Akers (1991) and Alex Morgan (2019)

BY ROBERTO JOZEF

Alex Morgan is ready for FIFA Women’s World Cup

Jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the much-anticipated FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off Thursday, July 20, providing a platform for the world’s best soccer players to showcase their skills.

This year’s international tournament has arguably the most talented pool of players, with several teams poised to make a strong run, though all eyes will be on the reigning and two-time defending champion: the United States.

Heading into this tournament,the U.S. is looking to secure its fifth World Cup title and make history by becoming the first women’s football team to win a record third consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The squad has no shortage of experience — in fact, this will be the fourth World Cup tournament for forward Alex Morgan. A two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion, the San Diego Wave FC star played a big role in helping the U.S. secure a spot in this year’s World Cup. In the title match of the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship (formerly the CONCACAF Women’s Championship), Morgan scored on a penalty kick to defeat Canada 1-0, earning the team a berth in both the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and 2024 Paris Olympics.

Having already played on two of the most talented teams, in 2015 and 2019, Morgan sees many similar championship qualities on this year’s team.

“I think this is the best team we’ve ever had,” Morgan told The Guardian in an interview. “I feel like we have the talent, we have the quality, we have the right coach, the right players, the right camaraderie, the right mentality.”

Going into the tournament with confidence at an all-time high, the U.S. will start its quest for another World Cup championship on Friday, July 21, with a Group E match against Vietnam, airing live (from Auckland, New Zealand) on Fox.

Full name: Alexandra Morgan Carrasco (born Alexandra Patricia Morgan)

Birthdate: July 2, 1989

Hometown: Diamond Bar, California

Height/weight: 5-7/152 pounds

Teams: Portland Thorns FC (20132015), Orlando Pride (2016, 2017-2020, 2021), Lyon (2017), Tottenham Hotspur (2020), San Diego Wave (2022-present)

Number: 13

Honors and achievements: Twotime U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year (2012, 2018), four-time CONCACAF Player of the Year (2013, 2016, 2017, 2018), threetime Olympic champion, two-time World Cup champion