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Poe's Punishers vs. Greenville Derby DamesBy Nina Stoddard QuailBellMagazine.com Can't get enough of Richmond, Virginia's quirky take on Southern meets Punk? Neither can we. Check out the River City Rollergirls on October 20th at the Greater Richmond Convention Center (403 North 3rd St., Richmond, VA 23219). Poe's Punishers will play Greenville Derby Dames' A Team. Consider it pre-gaming for Halloween, a tribute to strong females, or both. Either way, bring the candy corn. -C.S.
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El Tianguis de TonaláBy Christine Stoddard QuailBellMagazine.com It is either Thursday or Saturday. You board a bus crowded with bleary-eyed day laborers and mothers whose hands are full of grocery bags and children's wrists. Abuelitas clutch their purses and stare out the window. Some brim with almost as much anticipation as you do. This is your first trip to el tianguis de Tonalá, an open-air market in a small town an hour's ride from Guadalajara, Mexico. Tonalá is not glamorous, but it is rustically beautiful, full of dusty roads and Zapotec history. There you will find everything from typical Mexican folk art to colorful votive offerings to boot-leg DVDs and counterfeits toys. You can spend a day actively shopping or wandering aimlessly. There are literally hundreds of street vendors and open shops all competing for your attention. Bring a camera, an open mind, and an empty stomach. You'll never have better tacos or more choices for gifts to bring back home. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
Happy Columbus Day! (Ha.)Dear fledglings,
Christopher Columbus was a jerk, but at least he snagged us a three-day weekend. We're not going to pretend there isn't a positive side to hundreds of years of abuse toward indigenous Americans. That being said, we hope you took the day to educate yourself a bit. If not, there's always next weekend. Want to learn more about Native Americans? Check out Anton Treuer's Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians But Were Afraid to Ask. Feathery hugs, The Quail Bell Crew The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
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Here's a fairy paper doll--just for you!By Celina Suh QuailBellMagazine.com Need a new, wee friend? Download this cutie fairy pal. (Yes, you may take a pen and start scribbling over these to make a fairy who's more 'you,' too.)
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Europe on a HolgaBy Katelyn Rebelo QuailBellMagazine.com Family trips are sweeter with a little toy camera: The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
The Forgotten Folklore of Richmond, VABy Julie DiNisio & Jade Miller QuailBellMagazine.com Editor's Note: For those of you who missed Quail Bell's 'Once Upon a Time II: Forgotten Folklore' fashion show on Oct. 4th, here's our MC's script. Learn a bit about some of Richmond, Virginia's history and urban legends. 1. In 1925, the blue marl clay that was the foundation of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway collapsed in the Church Hill Tunnel, burying alive the men inside. A blood covered creature emerged from the wreckage, heading for Hollywood Cemetery, taking refuge in the mausoleum of W.W. Poole. The men who had followed the beast returned to the site of the demolished tracks and sealed up the remaining men inside with heavy hearts, not wanting to risk the possibility of releasing more monsters.
Some say that the creature was Benjamin F. Mosby, a railroad fireman who had been shoveling coal when the collapse happened but real Richmonders know the truth. The cool wisp of air, the gapped door of Poole’s mausoleum…The Richmond Vampire still roams. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
A Few Words on Alfred Tennyson's "The Lady of Shalott"By Paisley Hibou QuailBellMagazine.com I liked and observed several things about Alfredy Tennyson’s “The Lady of Shalott.” Tennyson maintains a perfect AABB rhyme scheme throughout the piece, like a nursery rhyme or fairytale told in verse. The poem also resembles a nursery rhyme in the sense that it is circular: every stanza ends in ‘Shalott.’ These structural characteristics enhance the poem’s Arthurian feel and themes. Diction, such as including “lilies,” “willows,” “the moon,” “glitter’d,” “echoes,” “the fairy,” “magic,” “curse,” “shadows,” and “whispers,” all augment the poem’s dreamy, romantic mood. I enjoyed the poem’s imagery, such as its description of how to get to Shalott and what the wildlife there looks like. The personification of aspens that “quiver” and breezes that “shiver” adds further charm to the poem. What I do not understand is why Tennyson broke up the poem into four different parts. It would have read more sweetly without these abrupt beginnings and endings. If he ever printed the poem as an illustrated book with plates separating each part, I might understand the decision, but as text alone, the set-up makes no sense to me. On another note, I also wish that the editor had included more footnotes, especially about the boat terms like “prow” and “shallop.” I made assumptions upon context but had to look up unfamiliar words to be sure. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
The Origins of My NameBy Doe Deere QuailBellMagazine.com I invented Doe Deere in 2007 for my solo disco-pop project, after my rock band broke up. My husband started calling me Doe because I favored the ‘doey-eyed’ makeup at the time; Deere is a real English last name. The music project is now defunct, but the name stuck — he and everyone else, including my friends & immediate family, now call me Doe. I have considered getting my name legally changed to Doe Deere, but haven’t done that because there is no real need, plus I don’t want to go through the hassle of getting all the documents replaced. Besides, I don’t have a problem with my legal name — it’s Russian and I’m proud of it. That may be part of the reason why I haven’t gotten it changed.
I like the name Doe Deere and am planning to use it for the rest of my life. It suits me so perfectly — it’s humorous, it’s fantasy, and it shows my love for animals. When I introduce myself, few people are surprised; I wonder if they assume it’s some weird Russian name because of my accent? (It’s not.) A lot of people also hear “Dope” at first (haha, ew!) and I have to correct them (“Doe – as in doe re mi.”). P.S. If a form requires a middle name, I will put it down as Doe A. Deere. Hehe. P.P.S. I did not get my name from Crystal Castles, who happened to release a track under the same name, ‘Doe Deer’, in 2010. It must have been a coincidence because I don’t see how chaotic, noisy music could be related to me in any way!! The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
Punking it up, fairy styleBy Christine Stoddard QuailBellMagazine.com Since we know that Steampunk is all the rage, especially with our fellow Quail Bell(e)s, how could we resist a quick chat with Peter J. Wacks, head of FairyPunk Studios? FairyPunk Studios combines two of a few of our favorite things: Steampunk and nursery rhymes. A curiosity, yes, but also a rather intuitive one. Here's what Peter the Punk has to say about his wee cooperative:
FairyPunk is a creative cooperative. We combine talent (Artists, Writers, etc.) to recreate classical fairytales and bedtime stories in the Steampunk Landscape. At the core of what we do lies creating inspiring worlds of beauty and elegance in an already richly vivid mental landscape. Each project is aimed at being vivid artwork for adults as well as rich stories for children. Once we have created the project we print a very small limited edition run for promotion, then pass the projects on to our partner publisher (currently Fantastic Journeys Publishing) for mass market printing and distribution.
That is a harder question. The precise moment was one of those ‘wouldn’t it be cool if someone...’ conversations, to which my friends and colleagues present replied ‘Yes, it would! Why don’t you?’ There was no specific inspiration. I’m one of those types that randomly strings concepts together, and it was a moment of pure randomness that created the idea.
While the books and art are absolutely amazing, my favorite project is the free Nursery Rhyme Archive. It is a very slow process, finding those rare gems that convert traditional rhymes with Steampunk ideas, but getting to read all the ideas and rhymes that come in is a blast. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
Are you our future poetry-editing fledgling?Quail Bell Magazine currently seeks a Poetry Editor. This editor will be responsible for reviewing Quail Bell's poetry submissions, notifying poets whose work has been accepted, and posting accepted work, in addition to seeking out new work. The editor will also be responsible for helping select poems for Quail Bell Magazine's print 'zine, Quail Bell Express. The editor is encouraged, though not required, to write original poetry for The Unreal, especially Photo Tales. Work is done as necessary, depending mostly on the ebb and flow of submissions.
This position can be done remotely, though applicants based in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland will be given preference. At this time, there is no monetary compensation for this position. Keep in mind, however, that this editor will be given exposure and many opportunities to contribute to a thriving online and print 'zine. That is not to mention many complementary projects and events. Examples include the Richmond 'Zine Festival, DIY Fest Baltimore, Once Upon a Time Fashion Show, etc. Please email your cover letter and resume to cstoddard [at] quailbellmagazine [dot] com. 1-5 poetry samples are also appreciated. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
Belle of the Week: October 1st By Tykeya O'Neil & Lindsey Story QuailBellMagazine.com Please vote tonight by midnight!
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Beau of the Week: October 1st By Tykeya O'Neil & Sidney Shuman QuailBellMagazine.com Please cast your vote by midnight tonight!
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