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Mondo Lounge (II) Atomic Frolic, 2007

Mondo Lounge (II) Atomic Frolic, 2007

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Mary-Margaret met Jason “Java” Croft of Java’s Bachelor Pad fame at the Miss Exotic World event in Las Vegas, 2006. After learning about his “Atomic Frolic” party in Illinois, they realized it was time to collaborate on something and together they presented “Mondo Lounge Atomic Frolic” in January, Las Vegas, 2007.

Advertisement for Mondo Lounge Atomic Frolic with graphics by Derek Yaniger

Advertisement for Mondo Lounge Atomic Frolic with graphics by Derek Yaniger

Mondo Lounge Atomic Frolic Post Card

Mondo Lounge Atomic Frolic Post Card

This well-attended weekend showcased DJs, live music, burlesque acts, vendors and pin-up beauties from across the country. The event also served as a kick-off event for the Atomic Age Alliance with a 3 hour self driving tour booklet of architectural landmarks in the city sponsored in part by Sin City Modern. The Atomic Age Alliance was the first group of its kind in Las Vegas to bring people together about historic awareness and advocacy.

Style Network Brini Maxwell

Style Network Brini Maxwell

Style Network Brini Maxwell

Style Network Brini Maxwell

The weekend began on Friday Night with a Pajama Party and Neon bus tour conducted by Eric Lynxwiler and the Big Red Bus. Saturday’s black tie optional event included an appearance by Style Network’s very own Brini Maxwell! Sunday included a special showing of the indy movie “The Sophisticated Misfit” but filmaker Smee with an after movie panel with the star of the picture SHAG. And there were also screenings of both Ocean’s Eleven and Viva Las Vegas presented by Hollywood Book and Poster. Additional presenters included Michelle Baldwin, Lynn Zook and Michael Weatherford. Mark Blum offered ballroom dance lessons.

Classic Las Vegas Presentation

Classic Las Vegas Presentation

Entertainers included the Atomic Lounge Show, Cherry Capri, Clouseaux, Robert Ensler as Dean Martin, George Gagliardi, the Martini Kings, Octobop, Project Pimento, Mark Tortorici and Ken Levine.

Project Pimento

Project Pimento

Octobop Logo

Octobop Logo

Clouseaux Logo

Clouseaux Logo

Friends having fun

Friends having fun

Atomic Lounge show

Atomic Lounge show

Cherry, Mark Tortoricci and Brini Maxwell

Cherry, Mark Tortoricci and Brini Maxwell

Burlesque performers included Betinna May, Burlesque As It Was dance troupe, Erochica Bamboo, GoGo Amy, Kalani Kokonuts, Kitten Deville, Lolita Haze and Mia Vixen. Maxwell de Mille, Kay O’Hara Erich Orser, Kim Smith and Gigi Valient helped to host. The Miss Mondo Atomic contest was won by Miss Minna. Runners up were Lilly LaBotomy, Lucy Luscious, Ivy L’Vine, Roxy Rouge, Susi, Sweetie Pie, Tana the Tattoed Lady and Vita Vixen.

Champagne Girl

Champagne Girl

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bop_erochica

Burlesque Girls by BOP

Burlesque Girls by BOP

Pinups by BOP

Pinups by BOP

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mkh_pinups

Kalani Kokonuts by BOP

Kalani Kokonuts by BOP

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DJs Drew Groove, Mardou & Leo, Jay Strongman, K Billy, Caesare, Joe Maggarini, Michael Shulman, Java, Senor Amor and Second Life Entertainment were all on hand to round out the sounds. Fez-orama sponsored the best dressed fez contest.

Fez-o-rama Logo

Fez-o-rama Logo

Best Dressed Fez by BOP

Best Dressed Fez by BOP

Other vendors on hand were Allyn Scura Eyewear, Atomic Vegas, Badland Beads, BarTiki, Cinema Collectors, Coquette Furriers, Donnaland Vintage Variety, Genevieve Designs, GoGo amy, Hep Cat Pinups, La Bomba Vintage, Lampshade Lounge, Lucky LooLoo, Suzanna Anna, Swampfire Lounge, Tygerjymmy and Velvet Glass. Additional sponsors included Federal Edge, Stirrings, Liquid Salvation, M Modern Gallery, SugarKitty Corsets, Retro-a-go-go, Lili Von Schtupp, Tiki Central, Las Vegas Jr. League and PRG.

Event participation was over 300.

Additional thanks has to also go to:

Brian Alexander, Josh Agle, Senor Amor, Patrick Boyce, Mateo Hukilau Brown, Eric Caiden, Adam Camp of Neu Visions Design, Susanne Couture, Steve Evans, Jonathon Foerstel, Mai-Lis Hohmeister, Chad Hyams, Kay O’Hara, Chris Jones, Hanford Lemore, Greg McCutcheon, Mark Minelli, Jay and MiShell Nailor, DD Nave, Kristen Peterson, Maya Rodgers, David Sanchez, Ben Sander, Allen Sandquist, Kevin Seiler, Shannon, Dr. Shocker, Jet Sterling, Rod and Cindra Stolk, Cary Stratton, Mark Tortoricci, Gigi Valiant, Lili VonSchtupp, Chris “Reverend” Warner, Bruce Woodbury, Las Vegas Lynn Zook

Classic Las Vegas Presentation

Classic Las Vegas Presentation

Dance Lessons

Dance Lessons

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DJ_drew

Emcee_java

Emcee_java

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DJ_bryan

MKH Swanky attendees

MKH Swanky attendees

Mondo the Mondo Poster Boy by MKH

Mondo the Mondo Poster Boy by MKH

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The Infamous Image by SHAG

I had a Blast!

I had a Blast...
I can't wait for next year!






DJ K-Billy, Long Beach, CA

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2016-08-24T11:22:52+00:00

DJ K-Billy, Long Beach, CA

I had a Blast... I can't wait for next year!
https://www.mondolounge.com/testimonials/i-had-a-blast/

We had a great time!!!

The Mondo weekend and all the Mondo People were fab!
We had a great time - from the neon cruise to the SHAG documentary
and everything in between.

Irishlass, Sacramento CA

Mondo Lounge Las Vegas Modernism Weekend
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2016-08-24T11:23:42+00:00

Irishlass, Sacramento CA

The Mondo weekend and all the Mondo People were fab! We had a great time - from the neon cruise to the SHAG documentary and everything in between.
https://www.mondolounge.com/testimonials/we-had-a-great-time/

A HUGE HIT! YAY!

I say the event was a HUGE HIT!! Yay!
Fabulous work, very well done indeed! I'm so honored to have been a part of it!

Pin-up Sensation Kay O'Hara, Toronto, Canada

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2016-08-24T11:24:15+00:00

Pin-up Sensation Kay O'Hara, Toronto, Canada

I say the event was a HUGE HIT!! Yay! Fabulous work, very well done indeed! I'm so honored to have been a part of it!
https://www.mondolounge.com/testimonials/a-huge-hit-yay/

A Smashing Success!

Mondo Lounge in Las Vegas was a Smashing Success!
Long story short, the weekend was full of gambling, sex, cocktails, music and good times.

DJ Drew Groove, Portland, OR

Mondo Lounge Las Vegas Modernism Weekend
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2016-08-24T11:25:24+00:00

DJ Drew Groove, Portland, OR

Mondo Lounge in Las Vegas was a Smashing Success! Long story short, the weekend was full of gambling, sex, cocktails, music and good times.
https://www.mondolounge.com/testimonials/a-smashing-success/

All Over Way too Fast…

I drank non-stop, had some great meals, saw some sites and made some new friends.
It was all over way to fast...

DJ Drew Groove, Portland, OR

Mondo Lounge Las Vegas Modernism Weekend
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2016-08-24T11:26:40+00:00

DJ Drew Groove, Portland, OR

I drank non-stop, had some great meals, saw some sites and made some new friends. It was all over way to fast...
https://www.mondolounge.com/testimonials/all-over-way-too-fast/
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Lotta Livin' is an online community created by Mary-Margaret Stratton that brings together fans of Mid Century Modern design, architecture and lifestyle with the ultimate goal of historic preservation through this shared love of all things vintage. The Lotta Living community began in 1999 as an outreach of the Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committee and now reaches to thousands of MidMod enthusiasts from across the country.

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