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LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE
by Carla Ridge
CARLA REVEALED!
ALEX, TOO!
NIGHTLIFE REVELERS EMERGE FROM THE SHADOWS!
Yes, dearest
darlings, following is an exclusive photo essay spanning the nocturnal
missions of yours truly. You’ve been such good children, so please,
feast your eyes and glut your soul on these images of a nightlife well
lived.
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There’s
Carla and her dashing Alexander in one of our favorite postures.
This was taken last Christmas at the Living Room, home of rightly
self-described legend in her own time Micky Champion
(see MASH’s January
2000 ish).
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That
would be Carla, Alex and our lover Ruthanne – WE WISH! Miss
Ruthanne is an actress, model and entrepreneur who now, sadly
(for us), lives in Hawaii. This pileup transpired at The Cat Club
during a Peal show.
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Here’s
Carla with another of our crushes, actress/devoted mother Candace,
who appeared in the Actors Gang production of "The Akhmatova
Project" (April
2000 MASH). We were snapped on the verandah of Candace’s
home, where she mounted one of her wonderful cast parties.
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Many
nightlife tales have been told of our frequent companions Jim
and Elizabeth. Here they are at The Joint in Las Vegas looking
every bit the cosmopolite scenesters.
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Elizabeth
fibrillates with delight at having selected the PERFECT lipstick
for La Carla. The moment was captured in the dressing area of
her West Hollywood pied-à-terre the night she prepared
a Henry VIII-worthy banquet for Alex’s birthday.
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O!
to be young and in love at Dragstrip 66 (February
2000) on St. Valentine’s Day. The scheme that night was
to dress as your favorite celebrity couple. Alex and I naturally
went as ourselves. Here we are with Farrah Fawcett (freshly battered)
and a mysterious crossdresser named Joe.
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Four
fifths of Lo-Ball (July
2000) turned out for Alex’s birthday celebration at the
360 Bar, where we also took in a performance by the splendid Maureen
Mahon And The Vicious Circle (June
2000). Eating cake in a distinctly rock ‘n’ roll
manner are bassist Katie, drummer Claudia, singer Pauley and guitarist
J.C. (guitarist Lissa was unable to attend).
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What
pulchritude! That’s Sera, Raelle, Kedric and Carla, about
whom much was written last month (December
2000). Paparazzi caught us this night at a little Italian
restaurant on Melrose (authentic Italian Al Pacino was at the
table next to us). See more of all during the run of "Eve
Of Paradise," in which you’ll be able to view Sera in
her naked entirety, among other fabulous sights. Opening night
for this Raelle-penned work is Feb. 8 at Silverlake’s Glaxa
Studios.
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Here’s
a hottie Carla picked up at The Gig in Hollywood after taking
in a Lo-Ball show (during which Miss. P. kissed me from the stage
in protest of a female couple being thrown out of Dodger Stadium
for a public display of affection). I certainly scored that night,
and really, why should IT have been any different?
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Alex
and singer/songwriter/guitarist Wic warm themselves by the light
of a tiki torch on nippy Christmas Eve 2000. The scene was set
in the spacious Valley Village back yard of Lo-Ball drummer Claudia
and producer/composer Doug.
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The
lovely and talented trio of producer Wendy, journalist Carrie
and journalist Marissa prepare Christmas dinner in the kitchen
of Carrie and rock star/producer Chris’ divine Eagle Rock
home. Carla’s assistance extended to sipping mulled wine.
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Alex
and Carla ring in the new year. This steamy clinch took place
at the residence of singer/songwriter Johnne, whose North Hollywood
compound has seen its fair share of party trysts.
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Thus you get the picture, kittens. And now that Carla and Alex have
been uncovered, so, too, can the purpose of life: communion with others.
Take it from us, it’s more fun at night.
Hoping to see all of you out soon,
XO,
Carla
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