February 6th: bobbyblue returns!

Next bee...
Monday, February 6th
Sign up at 7, compete at 7:30
Pete's Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St. in Williamsburg
No cover, open to all.

Photo at right is bobbyblue performing the Williamsburg Spelling Bee Theme Song (see it again at this season's Finals on May 1st).

(And on non-spelling Mondays, do stop by -- same time, same place -- for the After-School Comedy Special).

January 23rd spelling bee recap

This last bee concluded the Williamsburg Spelling Bee's b-u-r-l-e-s-q-u-e month. Spelling bee founder and co-host bobbyblue was on vacation, so on January 9th, the World Famous *BOB* filled in (see the recap and photos), and on the 23rd, we were graced by Little Brooklyn.

In honor of Little Brooklyn's presence, in round one of the bee, I had spellers spell sexy words like derriere, negligee, crinoline, petticoat, and stiletto. The bee was also filmed by Brooklyn Cable Access Television for the show "Neighborhood Beat." Here are a few pictures:




The last photo shows, from left to right, 3rd place winner Natasha, 2nd place winner Megan, Little Brooklyn, and 1st place winner Matt, who won not only the usual $25 bar tab, but also a lovely VIP package to Little Brooklyn's show, Starshine Burlesque.

January 23rd: Little Brooklyn in the 'burgh

This upcoming Monday, the spelling bee continues with "burlesque month." Beloved bee founder bobbyblue is on vacation -- filling in for him will be burlesque star Little Brooklyn, who will co-host, record scores, and do an act before the final round.

Anyone can watch, but be sure to show up early if you want to spell -- we have to cut off the list at 20 spellers.

The Williamsburg Spelling Bee
Monday, January 23rd
Sign up at 7, compete at 7:30
Pete's Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St. in Williamsburg
No cover, open to all.

*BOB*, our spelling guest star

This Monday night, in the absence of beloved bee founder bobbyblue, burlesque superstar The World Famous *BOB* stepped in as co-emcee. She drew a huge audience of admirers and was utterly charming in her duties of signing people up, recording the scores, and encouraging applause for contestants who were eliminated.

Photo by Semyon. More here. Maybe you can find yourself in this big crowd photo.

with winners Sarah, Christina, and Pete

January 9th: our winners!

C-o-n-g-r-a-t-u-l-a-t-i-o-n-s to...

Sarah Helfinstein (tied for first)
Christina Stubbs (tied for first)
Pete Kane (3rd)

The World Famous *BOB* was amazing! Some video was shot, so maybe we can get a clip on the site sometime.

In the meanwhile, if you are in New York and have cable, you can see a one-minute segment about the spelling bee on TimeOut New York on-demand cable, channel 1112. It's under "Around Town" and then "Pete's Candy Store."

Next Monday: comedy! Next bee: January 23rd!

January 9th: World Famous *BOB*

The spelling bee starts again in 2006 on Monday, January 9th. Beloved bee founder bobbyblue is on vacation -- filling in for him will be burlesque star The World Famous *BOB*. She is really famous and funny and very excited about doing this!

One-time only! Even if you can't spell at all, come watch this one.

The Williamsburg Spelling Bee
Monday, January 9th
Sign up at 7, compete at 7:30
Pete's Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St. in Williamsburg
No cover, open to all.

All the links your heart desires:

The World Famous *BOB*
Pete's Candy Store (including a map to the bar)