October 24, 2010

Moisture Festival Children's Book Author Rebekah Ginda Designer Of Many Things

Rebekah Ginda, author and illustrator of "laughter is the key" the original Moisture Festival children's book, is a talented designer and artist. We believe that if the festival children's book wasn't proof enough then you can see for yourself by taking a look at some of her other creations at her Esty internet store.

Rebekah is married to Moisture Festival veteran performer Moeppi Ginda. Well known to festival fans as the other half of the variety act Hacki and Moeppi. Last summer Rebekah and Moeppi relocated to Munster Germany with son Diemo, who often preformed with Hacki and his dad as part of their act. Early on Diemo was used more as a prop in the act while "developing" his performing skills. I wouldn't be surprised to see Diemo show up someday as a talented performer in his own right given the fact he is growing up in such a talented and artistically inclined family.

While Rebekah is busy creating her art and designs, Hacki and Moeppi are involved with production and performing in "abenteuer LACHEN" (an adventure of Laughter) in Muenster Germany, a three month run of variety shows begining November 4th and running through the end of January. The shows in Muenster also features a number of performers who have played a big part in past Moisture Festivals including Tom Noddy, Poppy Daze, John Olufs and Michael Clifton.

photo: Michelle Bates (Moeppi Diemo and Rebekah Ginda)

October 20, 2010

New Director of Development

We are very excited to welcome our new Director of Development, Joy Ingram, to the Moisture Festival team! She will be working closely with the development team, the staff, and volunteers to make sure that 2011 is the best year yet for the Moisture Festival. We want all our sponsors and donors to get to know her and help her attain our funding goals. Joy is an experienced non-profit fundraiser who comes eager to join our team and do the work necessary to keep the festival fun filled and sustainable.
To reach Joy: development@moisturefestival.org

October 13, 2010

Burlycon Panelist Announced

Dee Milo, Burlycon 2010 panelist and honored guest (photo Brian Smith) via: Burlesque Seattle Press

Buster Keaton


Image: New York; September 19, 1952 Photograph by Richard Avedon via: Daily Beast

October 11, 2010

BurlyCon This Weekend


BurlyCon is for Burlesque performers, fans, and aficionados, coming together from across the nation to celebrate the diverse and vibrant Burlesque community, and it happening this weekend in Seattle October 14 -17 at the Quality Inn & Suites, 618 John St.