Gong-a-rificThis just in -- Rob Lecrone from the Wood Shed just informed me via Facebook of a new, uber-cool event they're hoping to start up this summer. It's a recreation of the classic Gong Show, which for those of you who are too young to have seen it is sort of akin to "America's Got Talent," only more hilarious because instead of cranky judges the performers literally get gonged off stage. Lecrone writes that the Shed is looking for local talent to sign up to compete for over $2000 worth of cash prizes. Almost any act is welcome, including: "jugglers, magicians, jug bands, tap dancers, strongmen, yodelers, standup comics, contortionists, slam poets, mimes, bird callers, puppeteers, tuba players, hula-hoopers, comedy skits, chanteuses, ventriloquists, clog dancers, celebrity impersonators, vaudeville acts, burlesque dancers, accordionists, air bands" and, of course, karaoke. The more unique, methinks, the better your chances. A caveat to some of you -- no fire-oriented acts are welcome. Sorry, dragon slayers.

Find out more information by going to the Shed (535 W Third Ave., 276-5193) or contacting Rob via Facebook (just search for "Woodshed Lounge"). Exact dates for the hilarity to ensue are TBD, but I'll keep you posted and update as soon as I find out. Because you know I'm going to be your competition (interpretive dancers, beware!).