Madame Perry's Salon

Mathew Klickstein is a multi-platform storyteller who consistently works in the formats of: reportage, non-fiction books and novels, ghostwriting, filmmaking, episodical television, live theatre, public speaking, comic book creation, audiobook originals, and podcasting.

Klickstein was the writer of the 2009 American horror film Against the Dark, starring Steven Seagal and served as a casting producer on Food Network's Restaurant: Impossible from 2013 until the series ended in 2016. Born in California, Mathew was a prolific writer at a young age, penning his first novel at 13. A high-achieving student in high school, Mathew formed and ran various academic clubs while working on local congressional campaigns and for the ACLU. In 2012 he co-produced, co-directed and co-wrote Phamaly Theatre Company's disLabled, a multimedia performance involving actors with disabilities.

Klickstein's non-fiction book titled SLIMED! An Oral History of Nickelodeon's Golden Age, which covers the early development of Nickelodeon.,

Cheryl L - GTrent is a dyslexic neurodivergent Historian from Texas/Oklahoma. Despite limitations, her passion for writing never waned. Being the daughter of a sailor and accountant, and the mother of a cook and artist her knowledge is diverse. She is also a member and raising members of the LGTBQIA+ community. Cheryl loves to write about stories skirting famous events and specializes in Ancient, Medieval, Native American and Clothing History. Additionally, she loves to tell stories of the interlopers and outcasts. The parts of history not written in books but did exist. Her goal is to share fun, adventurous stories that express the struggles of women, outsiders, and the invisible.

Shellie Schmals is an Atlanta-based producer, performer, and host specializing in audience-driven-improv burlesque.

Middle Age Cabaret is timeless sexiness on stage, celebrating all your favorite performers who were born before the year 1983!!

Come on out for a night of burlesque, comedy, puppetry, and more, featuring a talented cast of performers 40 years and older.

Show Date: Saturday, June 3rd, 2022

Venue: Red Light Café, 553-1 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Cheryl Trent is a dyslexic neurodivergent Historian from Texas/Oklahoma. Despite limitations, her passion for writing never waned. Being the daughter of a sailor and accountant, and the mother of a cook and artist her knowledge is diverse. She is also a member and raising members of the LGTBQIA+ community. Cheryl loves to write about stories skirting famous events and specializes in Ancient, Medieval, Native American and Clothing History. Additionally, she loves to tell stories of the interlopers and outcasts. The parts of history not written in books but did exist. Her goal is to share fun, adventurous stories that express the struggles of women, outsiders, and the invisible.

Joey Huffman, primarily known as a keyboard player,has performed with many artists, both in the studio and live. Drivin N Cryin and the Georgia Satellites. Joey has recorded on over 125 records as a musician and producer/engineer during his career,

He has also toured with Isaac Hayes (1989), Michelle Malone and Drag the River, The Georgia Satellites, Drivin N Cryin, Izzy Stradlin, Matchbox Twenty and Soul Asylum He is currently a member of Hank Williams Jr.'s touring band

It's no exaggeration when space journalist and communications instructor Elizabeth Howell states 'My writing has taken me on calls to the International Space Station, in spacesuits, on a simulated Mars mission and to an exclusive with the Office of the Vice-President of the United States." Howell is a senior writer at Universe Today and regular contributor to Space.com, Space Exploration Network, the NASA Lunar Science Institute, NASA Astrobiology Magazine and LiveScience. She is also pursuing a Ph. D. in aerospace sciences at the University of North Dakota.

US Navy veteran Dennis Medbury began writing as a device to help him sleep. After 14 years of service he had developed PTSD which led to insomnia. Rather than take medication he would start thinking up a story to help him sleep, changing characters and plots when he didn't like how they were going.

Medbury describes it as The Secrets of the Runestones series is a product of me taking a debilitating condition and turning it into something positive. The characters are all dear to my heart. Writing fantasy involves a great deal of thought and research. Trade routes, monetary systems, government and religions are just some of the things you need to think about before you get to the fun stuff like swords and magic. I believe I put in the effort, and created a story that anyone can enjoy.

We are happy to welcome him to the genie bottle!

Brit Rockers Joe Symes & The Loving Kind return!  Brit rockers Joe Symes & the Loving Kind continue touring the HMV stores promoting their latest EP, and will be headlining at Jimmy's in Liverpool May 20.

The band’s self-titled debut album, released on their own record label, Truly Independent Records, is a resume of their musical versatility. A record containing songs of the rock, psychedelic, dah-dah, easy listening, country and movie soundtrack variety. One international reviewer called it an indie rock classic and two tracks appeared on the Charity Compilation Shoulder to Shoulder alongside tracks by Paul Weller, Ocean Colour Scene, Roger McGuinn (The Byrds), Robyn Hitchcock, Noel Gallagher, Pete Noone (Herman’s Hermits) and Wishbone Ash. This collection was organised by David Quaife, whose brother Pete was the original bass player of the British rock legends The Kinks. Creation Records’ Alan McGee even praised the album in question, even adding Hollywood stars like Matthew Modine, and Michael Keaton to the fan-base.

Dr. Dravon James is the Founder of the Next Step Leadership Academy, a company that empowers women to use everything that shows up in their lives- good, bad, or otherwise to reach their next level of greatness.  Dr. Dravon is a Transformation Specialist using her Every Day Peace philosophy to coach women on how to master goal attainment.  She is the author of Freedom is Your Birthright.  As a leader in the healthcare industry for more than three decades, she is the recipient of the Secretary McDonough Coin of Recognition for her leadership efforts to combat the COVID pandemic, Radio Host of the “Dr. Dravon James Every Day Peace” every other Monday on Mind Body Spirit.fmPodcast Network, coach on the SiriusXM “Road Dog Trucking” show, and an actress whose career credits include a recurring role on HBO’s acclaimed “The Wire.”  Dr. Dravon uses this training and experience to lead women to their victory using the power of Every Day Peace to achieve their Next Level of Greatness in life and business.

Dr. Dravon’s journey began in poverty on the South Side of Chicago. Though she had always dreamt of a career on the stage, Dravon went on to earn a doctorate in pharmacy from Creighton University and has worked as a pharmacist all of her adult life. Along with her medical career and theatrical aspirations, Dr. Dravon has also always had a keen interest in personal development. After reading Norman Vincent Peale’s The Power of Positive Thinking in college, she went on to make a lifelong study of the power we all have to create the life we want.

Gabby Isabel and Captain BillBill Harrison co-host this special edition celebrating The Atlanta Steampunk Exposition. Held in Atlanta, Georgia, ASE is an annual convention celebrating the creativity and diversity of alternate history. Programming includes maker panels, Steampunk (and her cousin 'punks) in literature and media, costumery, gaming, contests and much more, and takes place February 10-12, 2023. This year's theme is "Steampunks in Space!"

Visiting us in the genie bottle throughout the show will be The CHAMELEON, Madame Askew and The Grand Arbiter, Valentine Wolfe, and who knows who else!