GIVING MATTERS
Katie James
Performer / Producer
Who is the lucky guy on the cover of the magazine ? Aiden or Accident prone Aiden – The therapy Dingus . This giant happy guy was found tied to a tree by a Good Samaritan . He weighed 39lbs and had no hair on most of his body due to a medical condition called mange . Before coming to the shelter , Aiden had not had a very good life . Although , if you asked Aiden , he would beg to differ . Aiden seems never to have a bad day ! While fostering Aiden , I fell in love with the guy and adopted him ! He is now a happy , hefty 85lbs !
Aiden will be running for King of Dogtoberfest 2017 . He must raise the most money all year to clinch the title . Rhinestones & Rescues will be Aiden ’ s first event for his campaign ( That ’ s an election I can get behind ).
What is Rhinestones & Rescues ? Femmes & Follies is Tampa ’ s largest burlesque production with different shows and themes every other month . Performers from all over Florida and beyond come to perform with the show . Rhinestones and Rescues is a show I create every December at The Honey Pot in Ybor City . All of the proceeds are donated to Suncoast Animal Leagues- a No kill , No time limit Animal Rescue . The showgirls donate their
Femmes & Follies
performances and tips from the show , and The Honey Pot donates a portion of the bar sales from that night , as well . It ’ s a wonderfully sparkly good time and all for a great cause !!
How did you come up with the event ? Oddly enough , the performers all love animals and have their own rescue animals , so the show was a nobrainer . And the showgirls all wanted to give back for the holidays !
This is our 3rd year ! Last year ’ s event was able to donate $ 3,500.00 , and we are hoping to blow that figure out of the water this year .
How do people get involved or donate to Rhinestones & Rescues ? That ’ s the easy part . Come to the show ! Admission is only $ 10 or $ 20 for seated admission . Tickets can be purchased at www . FemmesandFollies . com
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