She So Funny

 

 

 

Hello everyone.  If you’d enjoy an evening of poetry, song, and an open mic, come on over to the Green Pavilion in Brooklyn on Wednesday, February 26^th at 7pm.  4307 18th Avenue Sign up for the open mic if you’d like to share a poem, short prose, song, dance, or a short comedy set.  This is a very long-running, successful reading series produced and curated by Evie Ivy, poet, belly dancer, good human being.

 

I, along with poets Evelyn Katz and Sylvia Rivera and singer/musician Peter Vecchio will be featuring.  And YOU (if you desire) at the open mic.  Sure to be a good evening!

 

F train to 18th Avenue, last car, right staircase out, about 1/2 block from the corner you will be standing on.  $6.50 min. food purchase, inexpensive, varied menu. $4 suggested donation to reading.  

 

 

Now, my comedy fans, mark your calendars for Friday, 3/14/2025 @ 8pm.  My Almost Spring Comedy Show will be at The Artist, 249 City Island Avenue in the Bronx.  (#6 train to Pelham Bay and then the #29 bus to City Island.)  Here is the hilarious line-up:

 

Rachael Parenta

 

Lisa Harmon

 

Linda Marcus Smith

 

And me, of course! 

 

Unlike many comedy shows, it is only $15 cover and NO minimum.  You may even BYOB.  Friendly staff will provide corkscrew, glass, ice, whatever.  A menu of light fare and delicious desserts* is available and tempting but not required.  Laughter is guaranteed!!!

 

 *Jenny’s Sweets https://www.facebook.com/JennysSweetsSA

 

So much love to CGG-M  ❤💕❤

Mindy Matijasevic

February 2025

 

 

 

 

When I get my azz out there to perform, I feel so good from it.  Last week, at the AITB – Art in the Basin event at Mon Amour Coffee and Wine, I had a great time.  A poet I enjoy, Heather Archibald, was a feature, and I was asked to perform comedy as the other feature.  Additionally there was an open mic. 

Time was tight, so I ended up doing a shorter set than I was prepared to do.  That was fine with me.  I prefer being over-prepared.  It’s a hybrid event, so some of the audience is Zooming in on-line while others are right there in person.  

I was happy to be videotaped, but disappointed that the video didn’t pick up the audience reactions.  There was laughter throughout, and there was one attendee who had something to shout out a few times during my set.  One example:  When, toward the end of a bit about ‘no balls,’ I said that I like the way my jeans fit, he yelled out, “I like the way your jeans fit too.”  It all became part of everything, but when I watched the video, my voice was the only one heard.  Video aside, I had a great experience. 

I feel fortunate to have become to know Tim W. Brown and Amy Joy Robateau, who are such welcoming and supportive hosts and contribute loving vibes to the community.  God/dess knows, we need it.  I believe Ron Marc Trenkler-Thomson (Bronx Art & Fun Hub  https://www.facebook.com/bxafh) had something to do with the connection happening, then further supported by John A. Todras (half of the Elegant Ivory Duo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrHqQhJkUvs) – both extremely supportive people.

From left to right:  Tim W. Brown, me, Amy Joy Robateau, and Heather Archibald.

I had my annual lung scan yesterday.  That was the easy part.  On 2/21, I have to meet with the doctor to discuss the results.  THAT’S the hard part.  My buddy is taking me and will be with me.  I want to be on this Earth for many more years.  I finally got it more together than I had for so long, but health issues give me SOOOO much anxiety. 

Onto happier things – on Wednesday, February 26^th, I’ll be featuring as a poet at Evie Ivy’s reading series at the Green Pavilion, 4307 18^th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (F train to 18^th Avenue station, then a 2-minute walk).  Reasonable prices, well attended, and typically a very satisfying evening.  Evie is a warm and welcoming host.  Sign up for the open mic if you’d like to share something.  It’s a supportive audience.

By the way, if you are looking for a unique and unisex gift, and if this applies, contact me.

 

 

Mark your calendar for March 14, 2025, at 8pm for comedy at The Artist on City Island!  Only $15 cover and NO minimum!  You may even BYOB!  More details in the next blog.

Shout out to Jaye for warming my heart with a Valentine card.  This person has been a bright light in my life since I met her some years ago.  She lifts my spirits with each contact.  It seems amazing to me that whenever I’m thinking of her strongly, I hear from her the next day or two.  I feel like I pick up on her energy or she on mine. 

 

Constant love to CGG-M  ❤💕❤

Mindy Matijasevic

February 2025

 

Evie Ivy’s poetry reading at the Green Pavilion on 7/31/2024 was a great experience.  When I write poetry, I’m not trying to be funny, but sometimes it comes out funny.  People who attend poetry readings are not expecting funny, so when it happens, they are really laughing hard.  There was so much laughter in response to some of my stuff.  I wish I could get those folks to a comedy show.

I loved hearing my co-features for the first time in person.  Unfortunately, I was late and missed many of the open-mic-ers. 

Me with co-features Prince A. McNally and Jim Hart and curator and host Evie Ivy:      

    A former office-mate, Bernie, surprised me and attended the reading.  That felt good.  

 

 

 

 

 

    People, I’m featuring along with two very talented writers on Wednesday, July 31^st at 7pm at the Green Pavilion.  Here’s the info from Evie Ivy:

The Green Pavilion Poetry Event
4307-18th Avenue, Bk   *                  *                        *

Bring your poetry, music, and song.

F train to 18th Avenue, last cars, right staircase out, about 1/2 block from the corner you will be standing on. 6.50 min. food purchase, inexpensive, varied menu. $4 suggested donation to reading. .              *                                                  *                             *

Short bios:*

Jim Hart has published five poetry books: "Ramblings Of A One-Eyed Garbage Man," "A Handful of Smoke,” “Just Another Friday Night in Brooklyn,” “Loving Sue,” and “Missing Sue.” Three have been in the top fifty on Amazon, published three novels in the award winning: “Harry Parker Mystery Series.” His work’s appeared overseas, including New Zealand and So. Africa. Featured at: B&N, NYC Poets Society, Brooklyn Public Lib.,Inspired Word Poetry Series, and many other venues.

 

Mindy Matijasevic writes poetry, memoir, and her comedy material.  She has twice been a recipient of a B.R.I.O. award (Bronx Recognizes Its Own) from the Bronx Council on the Arts – once for non-fiction literature and once for poetry.  Her writing has been published in Home Planet News, Lynx Eye, NYC From The Inside, and many other journals and anthologies.

 

Prince A. McNally is a teaching and performance poet from Brooklyn, N.Y., who facilitates workshops through schools and outreach programs; utilizing poetry and creative writing as a means of expression and self-discovery. His work has appeared in numerous publications across the U.S. and abroad. He has been nominated for Best of The Net, and the Pushcart Poetry Prize.

 

 

    Even if you don’t enjoy much poetry, I do believe you will enjoy this experience.  Though you are invited to bring something to the open mic, feel free to just sit back, have a bite or a drink, and be an enthusiastic listener.

 

    I recently had a very positive dream with me and my son.  It was the most hopeful experience I’ve had in a while.  I love that person, always have and always will.  ❤❤❤

    On another positive note, I was invited to perform my stand-up at a comedy show which will be a fundraiser for Kamala Harris.  I haven’t had spare dollars to donate anywhere in years, so at least this is something I can do.  If Trump and Vance get in, this country does not deserve women. 

 

    Maybe, as a comic, I’ll eventually find the funny in that, but I’m not anywhere near that point now.  My path to funny takes a while.

 

 

 

 

Constant love to CGG-M ❤❤❤

Mindy Matijasevic

July 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

    Hi everyone.  For those of you who like to plan ahead, I am honored to be co-featuring with poet Prince McNally and Jim Hart on July 31^st at Evie Ivy’s long-running poetry reading series.  It is at the Green Pavilion, 4307 18^th Avenue in Brooklyn, a nice restaurant with reasonable prices and only a block from the train station.  (F train to 18^th Avenue) 

https://greenpavilionny.com/

 

    And if you like to plan ahead ahead, my next comedy show at The Artist, 249 City Island Avenue, on the lovely City Island is September 20^th.  It’s going to include something a bit different.  Put it on your calendar.  8pm.  Laughter guaranteed!

 

The Artist

    I’ve been so mixed about attending the Poetry Festival on Governors Island this weekend.  I was considering going on Sunday.  Then I learned that Sunday starts a 3^rd heat wave.  I don’t know if I’m going or not.  I don’t have AC at home, but I have fans (not the kind who read my blog) and can take all my clothes off (because the fans are not the kind who read my blog).  That might seem more appealing though there is someone who is feeling special to me who will be at the festival.  So I’m torn.

 

https://www.newyorkcitypoetryfestival.com/

    Yet, just like in comedy, people have to know that you exist.  Staying home doesn’t accomplish that well enough even with social media.  Is it worth enduring a heat wave?  Still torn.

 

    If you like to plan ahead ahead ahead, December 20^th is the Almost Winter Comedy Show at The Artist on City Island.  Wow, almost winter suddenly sounds so refreshing.  December on City Island is full of beautiful holiday scenes.  Besides the restaurants, the visual delights, the unique shops, there’s comedy and dessert at The Artist at 8pm on a Friday night!