Thank you to all of you who supported the Ann Calvello Benefit.  We raised a really great contribution to send to Ann's family.  A special thanks to the following for their contributions:

Micah Allen, Woody E. Long, Athene, Mazie M. #86 and the Sac City Roller girls, Alena Diaz, Calamity Pain, Suzy Homewrecker, Ann Thrash, Dolly des los Muertos, Dirty Martini, Renegade Roller girls, Red Rocker, Miss Holley King, Wynter Holden, College Times, Crafty Chica, the Arizona Derby Dames and Fireproof Productions

Celebrate the life of the late Ann Calvello the "Meanest Mama on Skates" with the Arizona Derby Dames and the Renegade Roller Girls

Thursday April 6th,  Doors open at 7pm and the Documentary begins at 8.30pm

The night will begin with acoustic sounds from local musician Micah Allan, front man of the punk/rock band Family Secret.  Then be dazzled by a titillating performance by Lolita Haze: The Nymphet of Burlesque.  Who will thrill you with her "Tombstone" routine and tease you with her “tickets” (Ann Calvello’s affectionate nickname for a woman’s bosom).  During the musical entertainment patrons will have their chance to bid in a silent auction and raffle.  There will be many exclusive donated items from roller girls all over the country, including a rare VHS rough-cut of the documentary with extra scenes. Following the auction, the screening of the Fireproof Productions documentary "DEMON OF THE DERBY” will enthrall viewers at 8.30pm

To celebrate this legend of Roller Derby and all that she has given us!  Ann Calvello was one of Roller Derby’s all time greats.  She started her pro-skating career in 1948 and traveled throughout the USA and abroad. She was well known wherever she skated. In fact one of her lines that she's often used is "I love to be hated". Her skating career spanned 7 decades.  She was a punk rocker in the 50s with her different colored polka dotted and dyed hair.  She took care of the rookie skaters that worked for her. She allowed them to shine on the banked track. She was an American Icon

$10 all proceeds will benefit the late Calvello's partner and children, so that they can keep her legend alive!