Presented by El Vez & Dr Karen Jean Martinson

ASU’s Dr. Karen Jean Martinson’s book “Make The Dream Real, World-Building Performance by El Vez, The Mexican Elvis” comes to LIFE w/ The Dr. & El Vez, underscored, by a musical piano accompaniment by Ashley Paul.

Part Lounge Act, Part Academic Lecture, Part Cult Indoctrination advocating The Power of Performance! A reflective look at Tiki Oasis’ 25 years of Performance & Presentation. Tiki O’s use of Burlesque, Visual Arts, Costume & Cocktails will be compared w/EL VEZ’s use of theoretical, theatrical & musical tactics that bring into being a progressive social space that refutes the current economic, political, social, & cultural configurations of the United States. ESPECIALLY NOW!  That’s Entertainment!