DJ Orion – “Civilized Disobedience”

BLA BLING

When everything from pro-abstinence billboards to Ellen DeGeneres is dropping the word “bling,” you know its days in the lexicon are numbered. That means it must be time to embrace it ironically, such as at Beauty Bar’s Bling In The New Year, where attendees are encouraged to arrive decked in their gaudiest jewelry (preferably of the inexpensive, cubic zirconium variety) and shiniest suits and party like it’s 2004. Tampa hip-hop royals Yo Majesty will be out back slinging the “Kryptonite Pussy” sex jams, following jittery art-rock trio The Laughing in easily the year’s weirdest double bill (and just under the wire, too!). Inside, Prince Klassen keeps it popping with a mix of spaced-out funk and hip-hop aided by a special surprise DJ guest and DJ Rubix. There are also free portraits and prizes for “King and Queen Bling,” so make sure to get your hair did—and as always, manicures are available on site.