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Charles Phoenix’s Retro Vacation Slide Show Tour of the U.S.A. – Feb. 25, 2011

Comedy about Mid-century Life and Style Comes to the Riviera Resort Hotel in Palm Springs

PALM SPRINGS, CA – January 25, 2011 – Join pop culture humorist and author Charles Phoenix for a live performance and book signing, and celebrate mid-century car culture, trailer life, air travel, space age suburbia,  roadside attractions, World’s Fairs, Palm Springs, Disneyland, and much more. Charles Phoenix’s Retro Vacation Slide Show Tour of the U.S.A., an award-winning comedy performance about mid-century Americana, comes to the Riviera Resort Hotel in Palm Springs on Friday, February 25 at 8:30 pm as part of  Palm Springs Modernism Week.

Charles Phoenix super-charges the classic living room slide show by reinventing it into a hip and high octane celebration of classic and kitschy mid-century life and style. Audiences from coast to coast are delighted by Charles’ stylish suits, friendly personality and infectious enthusiasm.  His informed and often hilarious commentary together with the very best of his massive collection of flea market-found Kodachrome slides will inspire your imagination and make your spirit soar.

Showman, author and humorist, Charles Phoenix is the “Ambassador of Americana.” Celebrating classic and kitsch pop culture, he is known for his retro slide show performances, school bus field trip tours, roller skating variety shows, test kitchen creations, coffee table books and Slide of the Week emails. Charles Phoenix is also the author of several colorful coffee table books celebrating mid-century Southern California, Las Vegas, Hawaii, road trips, and his native Pomona Valley. At the 2003 New York Fringe Theatre Festival, his Retro Vacation Slide Show Tour of the U.S.A.was awarded “Most Unique Theatrical Performance.” The LA Weekly chose Charles for the cover of its 2008 People Issue, calling him the “Kodachrome King.” In 2009, Charles was the Grand Marshall of Pasadena’s Doo Dah Parade.  Charles is a frequent guest on The Martha Stewart Show and a regular commentator on NPR.

“So hilarious we wish his show would last forever” – LA Weekly
“Call him the King of Retro, ruling over a bygone era” – Los Angeles Times

Charles Phoenix’s Retro Vacation Slide Show Tour of the U.S.A., takes place during  Palm Springs Modernism Week, on Friday, February 25 @ 8:30 pm. The Riviera Resort Hotel is located at 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, CA 92262. Tickets are $25. To purchase tickets and for more information, call 760-832-3202 or go to www.modernismweek.com/tickets.htm.

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WHAT:
Charles Phoenix’s Retro Vacation Slide Show Tour of the U.S.A. – A live performance and book signing by pop culture humorist and author Charles Phoenix that celebrates mid-century car culture, trailer life,  air travel, space age suburbia,   roadside attractions, World’s Fairs, Palm Springs, Disneyland, and much more!

WHEN:
Friday, February 25 @ 8:30 pm

WHERE:
Riviera Resort Hotel
1600 North Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs CA 92262

HOW:
760-832-3202 or www.modernismweek.com/tickets.htm

TICKETS
$25

Charles Phoenix’s Retro Southern California Slide Show

Comedy About Mid-century Life and Style Comes to the James Armstrong Theatre in Torrance on March 12

TORRANCE, CA – January 25, 2011 – Join pop culture humorist and author Charles Phoenix for a laugh-out-loud funny celebration of 1950s and ’60s car culture, space age suburbia, fast food stands, shopping centers and drive-ins, Hollywood landmarks, Knott’s Berry Farm, Marineland, Disneyland – and much, much more. Charles Phoenix’s Retro Southern California Slide Show, a comedy performance about mid-century Americana, comes to the James R. Armstrong Theatre in Torrance on Saturday, March 12 at 8 pm.

Charles Phoenix super-charges the classic living room slide show by reinventing it into a hip and high octane celebration of classic and kitschy mid-century Southern California life and style. Audiences from coast to coast are delighted by Charles’ stylish suits, friendly personality and infectious enthusiasm.  His informed and often hilarious commentary together with the very best of his massive collection of flea market-found Kodachrome slides will inspire your imagination and make your spirit soar.

Showman, author and humorist, Charles Phoenix is the “Ambassador of Americana.” Celebrating classic and kitsch pop culture, he is known for his retro slide show performances, school bus field trip tours, roller skating variety shows, test kitchen creations, coffee table books and Slide of the Week emails. Charles Phoenix is also the author of several colorful coffee table books celebrating mid-century Southern California, Las Vegas, Hawaii, road trips and his native Pomona Valley. At the 2003 New York Fringe Theatre Festival, his RETRO VACATION SLIDE SHOW TOUR OF THE USA was awarded “Most Unique Theatrical Performance. The LA Weekly chose Charles for the cover of its 2008 People Issue, calling him the “Kodachrome King.” In 2009, Charles was the Grand Marshall of Pasadena’s Doo Dah Parade.  Charles is a frequent guest on The Martha Stewart Show and a regular commentator on NPR.

“So hilarious we wish his show would last forever” – LA Weekly
“Call him the King of Retro, ruling over a bygone era” – Los Angeles Times

Charles Phoenix’s Retro Southern California Slide Show takes place on Saturday, March 12 @ 8 pm. The James R. Armstrong Theatre is located in the Torrance Cultural Arts Center at 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503. Tickets range from $25-$27.50. To purchase tickets and for more information, call 310-781-7150 or go to www.torrancearts.org/charles_phoenix.html

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WHAT:
Charles Phoenix’s Retro Southern California Slide Show- Charles Phoenix super-charges the classic living room slide show by reinventing it into a hip and high octane celebration of classic and kitschy mid-century Southern California life and style.

WHEN:
Saturday, March 12 @ 8 pm

WHERE:
James R. Armstrong Theatre
Torrance Cultural Arts Center
3330 Civic Center Drive
Torrance, CA 90503

HOW:
310-781-7150 or www.torrancearts.org/charles_phoenix.html

TICKETS
$25 – $27.50

Charles Phoenix’s Retro Holiday Slide Show Returns

Pop Culture Humorist Presents a Live Comedy Performances Celebrating Mid-Century Holiday Life and Style

LOS ANGELES, CA, 2010 – The Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix celebrates how we decorated, dressed up, dined, and drank during the holidays in the 50s and 60s with his Retro Holiday Slide Shows, slated to take place at five Southland locations this November and December.With his abundant joy, clever wit and keen eye for odd-ball detail, Charles supercharges the classic living room slide show into a laugh-out-loud extravaganza of classic and kitschy mid-century New Years, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas life and style.

“Marvel at the most politically incorrect New Year’s Rose Parade floats, the Lamb Cake Contest on Easter Sunday, then explode with patriotic pride on July Forth,” says Phoenix about his popular holiday tradition inspired by the very best of his massive collection of found vintage Kodrachrome slides. “Home made trick-or-treat costumes will have you howling on Halloween before we trace the tragic life of a Thanksgiving turkey. Attend a kinky Christmas bondage party and see who gets the most outrageous toys on Christmas morning.”

“Your creative imagination will be inspired and your holiday spirit with soar like never before!” sums up Phoenix.

Note: Festive holiday dress is encouraged is not expected.

Charles Phoenix’s Retro Holiday Slide Show takes place:

Nov. 21 at 2 pm in Glendora at the Haugh Performing Arts Center at Citrus College

Nov. 27 at 8 pm in Brea at the Curtis Theater

Dec. 5 at 7 pm in Riverside at the Mission Inn Museum

Dec. 11 at 8 pm in Pomona at the National Hot Rod Museum at the Fairplex ( and

Dec. 12 at 3 pm and Dec. 18 at 8 pm in Los Angeles at the Downtown Independent Theater (www.brownpapertickets.com/event/131696)

About Charles Phoenix
Pop culture humorist Charles Phoenix, the “Ambassodor of Americana,” is known for offering a hip and highly original take on kitschy and the classic American experience with his hilarious Retro Slide Show performances, fun-filled School Bus Field Trip Tours, “Test Kitchen” experiments, and colorful coffee table books. Fans from coast to coast enjoy his infectious enthusiasm, gracious sense of humor and keen eye for detail. 

 Charles is a recurring correspondent for NPR and guest on The Martha Stewart Show. The LA Weekly chose Charles for the cover of its 2008 People issue, calling him the “Kodachrome King.” For more information, visit www.charlesphoenix.com or follow Charles on Facebook.

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 WHAT:
Charles Phoenix’s Retro Holiday Slide Show

The Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix celebrates how we decorated, dressed up, dined, and drank during the holidays in the 50s and 60s with his Retro Holiday Slide Show.

 With his abundant joy, clever wit and keen eye for odd-ball detail, Charles supercharges the classic living room slide show into a laugh-out-loud extravaganza of classic and kitschy mid-century New Years, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas life and style. Festive holiday dress is encouraged but not expected.

WHEN and WHERE

• Sunday, November 21 at 2 pm

Haugh Performing Arts Center

Citrus College

1000 W. Foothill Blvd.

Glendora, CA 91741

(626) 963-9411

www.haughpac.com/Series/SundaysAt2/Pages/RetroSlideShow.aspx

Tickets: $22, $20 students and seniors, $11 kids 16 and younger

• Saturday, November 27 at 8 pm

Curtis Theater

1 Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7600

www.ci.brea.ca.us/article.cfm?id=2397

• Sunday, December 5 at 7 pm

Mission Inn Museum

3696 Main Street

Riverside CA 92501

(951) 788-9556

www.missioninnmuseum.com

• Saturday, December 11 at 8 pm

National Hot Rod Museum

Fairplex

1101 W. McKinley Ave

Pomona CA 91768

(909) 622-2133

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/132511

Tickets: $25

• Sunday, December 12 at 3 pm
• Saturday, December 18 at 8 p.m.

Downtown Independent Theater

251 S. Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 617-1033

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/131696

Tickets: $25

 More details about Charles Phoenix’s Holiday Retro Slide Show can be found at www.charlesphoenix.com.

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Charles Phoenix & The Third Dimension

Pop Culture Humorist Announces New
Dates For 3-D Retro Slide Show Extravaganza

LOS ANGELES, CA, 2010 – Pop culture humorist Charles Phoenix announces new dates for his 3-D Slide Show Extravaganza, Charles Phoenix & The Third Dimension at the Curtis Theatre in Brea for three performances: Friday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.

“This two-act show celebrates the story and glory of 3-D in 3-D,” says Phoenix whose keen eye for detail and infectious enthusiasm will make this an unforgettable celebration of the photographic art form from its 1800s beginnings to modern times.

3-D show highlights include:

• Sensational Stereoscopes views of the Victorian era
• Awe-inspiring Viewmaster images and Stereo Realist formats of the Kodachrome colored 1940s and 50s
• The classic “Viewmaster Family” at home in the 50s
• Time travel back to SoCal in the 1930-50s
• Scenes of early sci-fi TV
• Legendary world’s fairs and much, much more!

Audiences are invited to come dressed in lipstick red and bright turquoise in honor of those old 3-D glasses (you know, the ones with one lens in each color). Everyone will receive a free pair of 3-D glasses to use and take home!

Charles Phoenix & The Third Dimension takes place on Friday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32 adults, $29 seniors 55 and older, $26 children 5-12 and $26 for group tickets. To purchase tickets and for more information, call (714) 990-7722 or visit www.curtistheatre.com or www.charlesphoenix.com. (PLEASE NOTE: This show is rated “3-D PG” due to some cheesy cheesecake.)

About Charles Phoenix
Pop culture humorist, Charles Phoenix is known for offering a hip and highly original take on kitschy and the classic American experience with his hilarious Retro Slide Show performances, fun-filled School Bus Field Trip Tours, “Test Kitchen” experiments, and colorful coffee table books. Fans from coast to coast enjoy his infectious enthusiasm, gracious sense of humor and keen eye for detail.

Charles is a recurring correspondent for NPR and guest on The Martha Stewart Show. The LA Weekly chose Charles for the cover of its 2008 People issue, calling him the “Kodachrome King.” For more information, visit www.charlesphoenix.com or follow Charles on Facebook at www.facebook.com

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WHAT:
Charles Phoenix & The Third Dimension -

Pop culture humorist Charles Phoenix will share spectacular 3-D images in this all-new, two-act, 3-D Retro Slide Show Extravaganza.

See sensational Stereoscopes of the Victorian era and experience awe-inspiring Viewmaster images and Stereo Realist formats of the Kodachrome colored 1940s and 50s. See the classic “Viewmaster Family” at home in the 50s, time travel back to SoCal in the 1930-50s, go behind the scenes of early sci-fi TV and explore legendary world’s fairs.

Audiences are invited to come dressed in lipstick red and bright turquoise in honor of those old 3-D glasses.  Everyone will also receive a free pair of 3-D glasses. (**PLEASE NOTE: This show is rated “3-D PG” due to some cheesy cheesecake.)

WHEN:. Friday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Curtis Theatre, 1 Civic Center Circle Brea, CA 92821-5792

HOW:
Purchase tickets after July 1 at www.curtistheatre.com or www.charlesphoenix.com. For more information, call the theatre box office at (714) 990-7722.

TICKETS
$32 adults, seniors $29 (55 and over) $26 children 3-12, and $26 for group tickets.

Charles Phoenix & The Third Dimension, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.; Curtis Theatre, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea. Pop culture humorist Charles Phoenix share spectacular 3-D images in this all new, two-act, 3-D Retro Slide Show Extravaganza that features ViewMaster images, Stereo Realists formats and more. $26-$32. (714) 990-7722; www.curtistheatre.com, www.charlesphoenix.com.

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