RuPaul,Ginger and Veronica = Antonio's Angel's

RuPaul + Boy-lesque = A Wild Week-end!

So Antonio Cedeno tells me that Club Feathers is now the place to be,"Every night is better than the one before."
I tell him Friday night sucks!
No matter what club you go to (NY/NJ) it’s a ghost town.
I have searched high and low and still cannot find a place that has life.
Until…
Club Feathers offer discount drinks (Vodka tonic’s for two bucks!) HOT dancers, fun bartenders all for a five dollar cover( mind you it cost $8.oo to just get over the bridge). Still the place struggles to get one hundred and fifty people!
WHY??????
Enter Antonio Cedeno
How he made these connections is beyond me!
Now on Friday nights Club Feathers will be premiering “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
Why wait till Monday when you can see it on Friday?
I was told the night was busy-even after a snow storm!
I had to see this with my own eyes...
The customers and bar workers were having a ball. They were handing out free give-a-ways like, tee-shirts and pom-pom’s and drag mask! They were playing shot games-Every time they said the word “drag” they did a shot, Attitude drag walks around the downstairs, betting on who was going to move on and other activities. The place was buzzing with laughter and excitement!
When the show was over they played it back and kept the party going. Meanwhile, John Rizzo had an energy flow capturing the customers on the dance floor. His music was so FABULOUS! I was on the dance floor for a half hour straight! It was terrific! Shout out’s to customers celebrating events had everyone joining in and giving reason for more shots!
Scott J was the dancer and I defy anyone to show me someone more chiseled and near perfection than he is! The man is a Michelangelo sculpture brought to life! Some of the dancers may break a sweat to get people’s attention, but all Scott J has to do is “pose” and people flock-plus he is a GREAT masseuse!
You can find Scott J giving out relaxing body massages on Saturday nights at Club Feathers- his strong, warm hands rubbing your back and shoulders makes you feel like you got “lucky” and you don’t have to make him breakfast-o maybe you do … ;)
On Saturday, Antonio Cedeno Presents BOY-Lesque hosted by Ginger Vitis and Veronica Conway and a slew of the HOTTEST Go-Go Dancers! What a FUN night! Club Feathers introduced a stripper’s pole and these guys showed us exactly what to do with it! WOW!
Ginger Vitis, who on a personal note I have to say I was so PROUD to see Joey (Ginger Vitis) come into his own as a performer. I have seen Ginger through the year’s guest starring in other performers shows and never getting the recognition or attention he/she deserved- that has all changed! Ginger Vitis IS the ONLY CHER! The character was brought to life by Ginger and the audience went wild! Ginger worked the go-go dancers and had them in positions that I didn’t think were possible.
Then enter Veronica Conway ( who I adore on stage) belting out number after number and having the audience howling for more! The two of them together are magic and I hope to see more!They have brought back the old show morale,humor and professionalism. Watching them race around before the show to make sure it went off with no glitches reminded me of the old shows when performers took the time to care, and you can see that both Scott and Joey care.
Look for BOY-LESQUE- which I hear will be on Friday nights with the RuPaul Drag Race Preview
LET’S HAVE A BIG SHOUT OUT TO ANTONIO CEDENO FOR A GREAT TIME AND A GREAT SHOW!
He has been under the weather lately and he still manages to put the audience first!!!
Look for the Valentine week-end of events!
And remember where to go on FRIDAY nights!
LAST, but certainly not least, it seems bartender Artie got a promotion and will be Club Feathers NEW floor manager and Diego has been promoted to bartender! No one deserves it more than these guys! I love Club Feathers- They really do put people first and take care of their own! Appreciate it guys! What other club has a heart?

New Years Eve and a New Year of PArties

This year I found myself just floating through the holidays, whether it was the economy, working 12 hour days, or just a blandness that seemed to filter through the air. I was determined to get that old holiday spirit back even if I had to have three ghosts visit me on Christmas Eve.
As I get older I find that holidays are really for children and there is emptiness when you take Christ out of Christmas. Trust me this is quite shocking for me and anyone who knows me knows how much I used to LOVE presents! But as you get older and you have everything you really need holidays really do become about the feelings.
This year my cousin’s eight year daughter was in a church pageant and played an angel. I sat in the church from 2 o’clock until 5, and listened to all the religious Christmas songs. Whether it’s old age, or new age awareness, but I listened to the songs and let the words sink in as they were sung. “Joy to the World”, written in 1719, mentions having “heaven and nature sing”. I sat thinking creating a relationship between heaven and earth was conversation that far back! Amazing! Watching the first Christmas being re-created by little second and third graders brought a smile to my heart and started adding color to my bland spirit. Christmas morning found me exchanging gifts with family and getting caught up in a hot, feverish game of Trouble with my cousins five year old. I needed to pop a 6 to win and was so disappointed when a 2 appeared. Seeing my disappointment my cousin’s kid took the game and flipped it over and shook it. “What are you doing?” I asked as I gathered the pieces that flew when he flipped the game over. “I’m trying to get you a 6.” My holiday spirit was completed. Children and religion do have a place in Christmas, a good place.
Every holiday season I swear to myself that I am not going to get caught up in the New Years Eve insanity! You know the last minute hopes of love and trying to find a date to kiss at midnight – a true love that will last the whole year long- and every December 31st I find myself hunting out a victim to give me my 12:00 kiss… and every 12:02 I have to ask, “What’s your name again?” - real meaningful.
As I entered Club Feathers I started soaking up the melancholy mood New Years Eve brings, painfully aware not to go to deep fearing the present will be overshadowed by the last years regret, but that won’t happen Tony Mona just entered snapping me back to the laughs this evening has in store. I have spent so many New Years Eves at Club Feathers, but this year was filled with excitement and smiles! Everyone walked in happy to be there and went that extra step to be kind and bubbly! There was an “Antonio Cedeno” mood in the air and everyone was catching it! Lady Tita was playing in the downstairs lounge and set the high energy mood from the moment the guest entered the club. Added to the energy was the sweet aroma of Chef John Rizzo’s to die for buffet! Mouth-watering doesn’t come close to describing the presentation and taste of the food that was offered.
It still baffles me that a club can offer such a GREAT buffet and open bar and breakfast all for $40.00! When I worked there people actually complained about the price saying, I don’t drink that much liquor! I would respond “Go buy a six pack and stay parked in your driveway.”
Eddie and his wonderful staff were in high spirits and greeting guest as they entered. Eddie, the manager, welcomed old timers and gave them a tour of all the changes that occurred through the year. DJ John Rizzo had the dance floor packed early and kept them dancing until Antonio Cedeno and Tony Mona came out to ring in the New Year! The balloons dropped and the champagne corks popped! Kisses hugs and handshakes were running wild…yes a hand shake. I waited all year for a midnight handshake on New Year’s Eve! I started chatting with a customer that I had known for years but never talked to-I decided to chat with him this night. We started hitting it off and before I knew it the countdown began. I wasn’t sure what to do and at 12:00 we looked at each other with magic in our eyes and he threw out his hand shook mine.
We chatted a little longer and then I excused myself to go to the restroom-actually I was casing the joint to see if there was anything better than Mr. Handshake.- there wasn’t. So I went back and he wasn’t there! The nerve! I joined Tony Mona to find out that the entertainment showed up and was about to begin! What a TERRIFIC show! I was really surprised! JIPSTA & SANDY B were GREAT! Jipsta is a talent to keep your eye on- if you missed him, your loss.
I left the club as the donuts and coffee was being served- a person can only allow themselves so much excitement. What a wonderful way to ring in the New Year, and hey a handshake just lets me know that the only way to go is up! Did you hear that single men!?

AC hits another HOME RUN

Antonio Cedeno strikes another home run!
Feathers is going to need reconstruction with all these guest performers coming in and ripping the place apart! Sherry Vine had them stomping the floor begging for more and last night Pandora Boxx had them tearing up the floor and rushing the stage!
From the moment you walked in the air of Feathers was light and whimsical. If anyone needs proof that a Christmas miracle has occurred take note: Antonio actually HAD clothes on! I have known him for many years and didn’t recognize him! He was in great form; relaxed and just hanging. He hung out with everyone, making sure everyone was smiling and having a good time. He even went shot for shot with many of the walk in customers, as well as the "AC –ites" ; his groupies have nick-named themselves this.
Everyone was laughing, dancing and enjoying themselves as the time flew by. DJ Lady Tita was her GREAT self burning up the floor and raising the already high energy. The cherry on the top of such a fun evening was the incredible funny PANADORA BOXX! She had the group going from the moment she stepped onto the stage-just flying in from Florida. (Boy, were her arms tired! - now you know why I write and don’t perform stand-up. The place went crazy and continued until last call!
After the show was the meet and greet –what a nice person she is! There was a surprise cake from Feathers own, rising star-Tony Albanese. Tony is making quite a name for himself outside of working for the CAKE BOSS. (Within a year he will be the man that you will say, “I knew him when…”) The cake was a work of art and so appreciated by Pandora, and everyone else!
Besides, the hot new dancer (book him for the year} the upstairs had a surprise when DJ AJ started the evening off with his great sound and fun attitude! He is missed and hopefully will made more guest appearances!
I’ve said this before and I will continue to say this when you see Antonio Cedeno Presents…(AC) on a flyer mark the date on your calendar because it is a night not to be forgotten!

Benefits and Friends with benefits made up this week-end

After a busy and exhausting week-end I can finally find a moment to sit down and blog about the fun! Let’s start at the very beginning- Friday night and the benefit for Children with Cancer. It came to Antonio Cedeno’s attention that there were two little children whose family could not afford the medical bills. With-out a second thought Antonio got on the ball and organized a benefit for Ava and Ivan and created an event that had everyone talking! Not only was he able to get gift baskets from Whole Food and Karma Salon, but also raffled off two tickets to LATE NIGHT with JIMMY FALLON! From the moment the customers saw the pictures of the kids the pockets were emptied and the money basket was over flowing with tens and twenty’s! A great time was had by all and the cherry on top of the evening was the solo performance of Michelle DuPree (Scott Cooper). The audience was wowed with this drag legend, as was I! Michelle has not only aged gracefully, but has come into her talent and made the half hour show a memory that will last in everyone’s heart forever! Being a single father, the caused brought out the best in Scott and the audience knew they were watching an event in the making! Antonio also arranged for everyone’s favorite dancer/ masseuse Scott Jenkins to not only dance, but massage the patrons as they sat at the bar. Scott has improved 1,000% as a performer since the first time I saw him dance and hats off to Antonio for seeing this diamond in the rough and polishing it!
Fortunate for me, but unfortunate for my readers I hooked up with an ex and have no idea how much they raised, but seeing the hearts that came alive to help those children was the gift in itself for me.
How do I describe the over-whelming sensation that hit me as I entered Club Feathers on Saturday night –UNBELIEVABLE! When I stepped inI was handed a free admission to the club on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which happens to be one of the busiest Fridays of the year! Then I was greeted by shirtless calendar models from Jersey Jocks amateur models. They signed calendars and posed for pictures with everyone! Between Lady Tita pumping up the music energy and the models pumping up the hormone energy, the night was outrageous! Check out what you missed at www.jerseyjocksonline.com.
That was just the beginning, the excitement continued upstairs where John Rizzo owned the sound and energy of the evening!Also, back by popular demand; and let me tell you EVERYONE was begging for the return of Veronica Conway! She hosted an underwear fashion show featuring the hot styles of the up and coming LOUIS BOOM BOOM and his BOOM WEAR. (Google and check out his designs)As a long time 2 (x) ist wearer I have to admit the texture of the material and inventive design is swaying me. The models and show was so well organized. Antonio Cedeno has become a pro among the promoters and his confidence is having him take chances with winning results! Hats off to him and his brilliant creative choices! The walk way was resigned for the evening and instead of looking at the backs of people’s heads, Antonio had them elevated above the crowd and all could see!
The secret surprise of the evening was a guest appearance by Ashley Blake. I have not seen Ashley in a couple of years and watching her perform was a pleasant trip down memory lane. She was improved so much as a performer and is still as sweet as ever! What a wonderful evening!
After the show all the underwear models went downstairs and sold their wears! Between the calendar models selling calendars and the underwear models selling underwear – who needs a mall- or a book store…lol
Have A GREAT THANKSGIVING and look for a GREAT WEEK of Parties- I won’t even mention the night before Thanksgiving. Steve Sidewalk makes every Wednesday night packed like the night before Thanksgiving so expect three hundred extra people and GET THERE EARLY!!!
LXS PRESENTS
THANKSGIVING Thursday: November 25th 2010

BLACK OUT: Pre-Black Friday Party- KANDELA STYLE

COMPLETE DARKNESS - NO LIGHT - DANCE in the DARK!
Black Attire RECOMMENDED, Not Mandatory

Are you SHOPPING on BLACK FRIDAY?
GARDEN STATE MALL is 2 MINUTES AWAY!
Come, PARTY and then SHOP!

Featuring
On the Main Floor RESIDENT DJ- Lady TITA

Hosted By ANGEL SHERIDAN &
A Special SURPRISE Guest Performance

*SEXY DANCERS***GIVEAWAYS***DRINK SPECIALS*

I AM DETERMINED TO MEET THE CUTIE FROM THE AD!

NEXT SATURDAY!

Antonio Cedeno Presents ONE SUPER GAY PARTY

Hosted by Antonio Cedeno

Performance by The Amazing Super Parody Queen Sherry Vine !

Boots, Saddles and Feathers equals FUN

Boots, Saddle and Feathers = FUN!!!
While still riding the high from the Halloween party, Antonio Cedeno continues to keep his name and parties fresh on everyone’s lips! The buzz started last week when everyone was talking about “Antonio Cedeno Presents; Boots, Saddles and Feathers” party and the appearance of a new singing sensation, Sariah. While I wasn’t quite sure what to expect calling a party Boots and Saddle, I was thinking line dancing, country western music, cowboy hats. While there were many in cowboy hats, including the bar staff, the music was far from country! Lady Tita was sending out smoke signals last night and they were HOT! HOT! HOT!!! The dance floor was packed all night and only broke when the Sariah, the guest artist, made her sneak attack and capture the crowd!
DJ Justin Ryan kept the posse rounded up in the Indian Lounge where Antonio Cedeno greeted guest. After seeing Antonio dressed as an Indian I was ready to surrender the land and be taken captive! The energy was high and it was all thanks to Antonio. As usual the staff stepped up and played their parts as cowboy sheriff’s and deputies.
The highlight of the evening was recording artist Sariah. She lassoed the audience from the moment she stepped on stage with her eye candy back-up dancers and FANTASTIC VOICE! I was standing by the big bar and heard the customers “shh-ing” people, which was a first. Her voice brought an energetic excitement to the evening which lasted long after her performance. Forget about the Alamo, remember Sariah! Experience what you missed; check her out…http://www.myspace.com/sariahmusicnow.


Next Saturday, Antonio Cedeno Presents WALK FOR ME!
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CARN-EVIL DELIVERS AND THEN SOME

Promoted as the “Party of the Year”, Antonio Cedeno Presents Carn-Evil surpassed even its own publicity and ended up being the PARTY OF THE DECADE! From the moment you walked in you knew you were walking into something special, besides the fact Ray and Therese were back working at the bar in the coatroom…posted were notices that the evening events were being filmed for Logo’s “Made in MAN-hatten” featuring the charming and adorable Adam Barta, one of the guest judges. (Shout out to Tiffany, Adam’s assistant, who had me smiling the whole night!and the poor camera girl who had to carry that camera on her shoulders the whole night) My first hint that the night was going to be a continuous comedy of surprises was meeting the guest bartender, Peter. He was on the ball and served all with a smile; not easy for someone to sub in a place that is so established. There is no way you can be in a “bad mood” at a Halloween party. I bumped into two vampires, three mummies and two Lady Gaga’s while walking to the bathroom. Artie and Paul completed the downstairs bar staff decked out in the eeriest clown faces I had seen. Guest DJ David Gerlitzki kept the crowd happy and dancing on the lounge level. I actually stayed downstairs longer than I had expected because the music was so good! On my way up stairs I bumped into “Thing One and Thing Two”, A cowboy (who I don’t think was in costume) a pregnant Angel (who I found out later wasn’t pregnant just fat) and three more Lady Gaga’s. Upon arriving onto the dance floor, my imagination was blown away! Eddie and the staff out did themselves with the decorations! Besides evil clowns, whose eyes lit up, and balloons, the dance floor was made to look like a huge circus tent. I felt like I was under the big top except this big top was burnt down! The top of the tent hung down with burned edges and along the wall were the red and white pattern with “CLOWNS ARE EVIL” spray painted on it. Eddie and Scott manned the main bar in demented clown make-up and Vinnie went over the top with his top hat and tux evil clown look- one word- SUPERB!
While making my way across the dance floor I bumped into a human tampon, an Alien, three drag queens and a trio of “Aunt Jemima’s” and two more Lady Gaga’s…Do we see a pattern here? Lol
With the arrival of the judges came the excitement of the evening, Kim G ( the Real Housewives of New Jersey ), Tony Albanese (Tone-Tone from Cake Boss) and Adam Barta (MTV recording artist and reality star)hung together and chatted the evening away bonding before the contest was to begin.
I have to say on a personal note I have never met such down to earth and wonderful celebrities! Each one took time to chat with everyone and pose for pictures! Three cheers to each one of them! I never watched the Real Housewives but after meeting Kim I will DEFINATELY check out the show! She was so genuine and sweet.
Not to be out done by the judges, Antonio Cedeno, himself, appeared with his “ANGELS” (Sean, Skylar and Mikeyy). Three of the HOTTEST GUYS in the HOTTEST COSTUMES!Between them and the go-go dancers my night was made.
Just when I thought the night hit its high the contest began and TONY MONA, the evenings MC, hit the dance floor dressed as the love child of Frankenstein and his bride…A riot! Guest judge, Tony Albanese presented a large “Evil Clown” theme cake as a surprise to all;donated by WHOLE FOODS MARKET. The event that everyone was there for began- the contest! The dance floor was so packed the contestants had very little space to walk. The judges had a hard time choosing a winner- all the costumes were over the top and incredible, having to choose two was near impossible. There was a Lady Gaga from the “Rolling Stones” magazine, a Chess board Queen, Thing One and Thing Two, Zombies and popping body parts. The winners were an incredible looking Avatar and a hand-made Alien outfit!
The easiest winner was “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” look-alike-; contestant number 27 wanted to be Snookie, but every time he smiled he was a dead look-alike for Theresa from Housewives. Kim G. from The Real Housewives of New Jersey” had the honor of announcing the look-alike winner. The judges did a GREAT JOB at an almost impossible task!
After the contest the crowd went downstairs for a “meet and greet” with the judges and some cake. When I tell you the cake was gone before you could blink an eye I am telling you the truth! They were vultures with the cake! Poor Tony Albanese and Kim G couldn’t they couldn’t cut and hand it out fast enough but EVERYONE got a piece and were ready for round two.
It was so fun to watch!

When the cake was done the crowd returned to the dance floor with their new suagr high!.

Lady Tita had her work cut out and succeeded in keeping the energy level up and going ALL night long!!! I checked out at 2:30 AM, when the bar is usually thinning out, but not last night- they would not stop partying! Antonio kept to his promise and had the HOTTEST dancers complimenting the night by keeping the guest entertained with their sexually evil moves! SHOUT OUT to dancers ANTHONY and SHELDON!!!
On my way out a young-HOT Gladiator came up and gave me a trick or treat bag with a piece of gum, mint and lollipop! I love small details that make the night that much more memorable!
Three Cheers to Antonio Cedeno and a night to remember!!!

Carn-Evil is destined to become history- BE THERE!

CARN-EVIL is destined to become history-be a part of it!!!
Here ye! Here Ye one and all! After an exhausting search for every opportunity to party on Saturday night, Club Feathers wins hands down! With Halloween falling on Sunday, Club Feathers is offering an exciting Saturday night Halloween party that promises to raise the dead! The theme is Carn-Evil! Think “Freddy Kruger joining the circus”. The night will be filled with murder, mayhem and mystery as customers are invited to participate in a night of fun and surprises! This will be the night that everyone will be talking about ALL year! Be for warned and be there, OR BE SORRY!
Antonio Cedeno is pulling together a night that promises to earn its place in Feather history! Not only did he invent the theme, but with the help of manager Eddie, created an illusion that will transcend you into his fantasy world of horror!
Taking things over the top, which has become Antonio Cedeno’s insignia, he has lined up an impressive group of celebrity judges from the unpredictable Kim G (from Bravo’s “Real Housewives of New Jersey”) to celebrity baker Tony Albanese (Tone-Tone from TLC’s “Cake Boss”) to MTV Logo’s own Adam Barta! Antonio Cedeno will be on hand to help MC the evenings Halloween Contest along with the ghoulishly, enchanting Tony Mona! What more can you ask for? Well I will tell you…PRIZES!!! ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in prizes! There will be a unique category “Best Housewife of New Jersey” Look-alike! How hysterical is that going to be!! I wonder if the look-alikes will act like the real housewives. Be there to find out!
And if that isn’t enough….
Be there to fall under the spell of DJ Lady Tita as she literally burns up the dance floor- playing ring leader under the BIG TOP!!! And only Antonio Cedeno can make horror and gore sexy with the hottest dancers on the east coast…Meanwhile, DJ David Gerlitzski works his magic in the side-show (lounge level)and the bartenders promise not to let anyone down with their hauntingly creative costumes- even the ticket taker will have treats for all who enter- the question is will the treats help you, or trick you???????
Antonio Cedeno promises many surprises and a night not to be forgotten!
Get there early -talk is buzzing that this night will be busier than the night before Thanksgiving!!!
Antonio Cedeno Presents Carn-Evil- a night that promises to become a legend!