Sept. 4...
Jesus H Christ...it's been a while. We've just been that busy here at Cha Cha.
Anywho, there will be a new site coming soon...like next month. I know you're all excited.
Stay tuned...
April 17...
Just a heads up that our prices will be going up on the first of May.
Make sure to check out the events page because there is some FANTASTIC shows coming pretty quick! Split Lip Rayfield, VHS or Beta, Reverend Horton Heat, and MORE!!
Sweet, sweet booty.
April 14...
Well, after a whole lot of hard work the second location is now open! Give us a call at 608.204.3988 to make an appointment. Feel free to stop by and check it out at 912 Williamson Street.
Each salon will share the same people but we have also hired a new barber named Cortney. Also, there will be two full time tattoo artists there at all times! Give Capitol City Tattoo a call to schedule an appointment!! 608.251.4465
Check out the hours page and the new photos that are up!
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April 2...
Hey all! Check out our hours page as the Mifflin Street shop is changing just a bit.
Also, we have changed our color line to further help us conqure the world! We now carry Davines as our permanent and semi-permanent color.
Now get outside and show some wisconsin white skin! It's 50 degrees!!!
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March 29...
April Fools!!! Although we are not opening until the 12th, we will be taking calls at the Mifflin Street shop about the new shop. I will be sure to keep you all posted on the opening day festivities!
Thank you to the Capital Times for featuring us today!!!
Yay!!! Janet will be back on April 22nd and taking appointments on Tuesday and Saturdays. Give a call and set up your appointment today!
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March 17...
Happy St. Patricks day to you all. Be sure to check out the specials at the Jade Monkey (free corned beef 'til it runs out) at 109 Cottage Grove Road.
All is well here at Cha Cha! We will keep you posted on the SECOND location and its hours soon. Although it does not open until April 1st, you can get a sense of where it is please check out the directions page.
Until then, drink a Guinnes and take a shot for us!
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March 5...
Happy Birthday to me! While your at it check out the new pics. I put up some shots of the art work that we have going on here for the Circus Whirled show. We will also have another show coming up soon so get in here and check this one out!
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February 25...
Hey all! Be sure the check out the events page as I have added a bunch of shows you all should go to. This summer is going to be epic with all the shows that are coming to or near Madison.
Enjoy!
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February 21...
Buzz Club will ] be goin' on this Friday from 7 'till 10; as after that we will be at the Wayne "The Train" Hancock show! Join us! It is at the Crystal Corner Bar on Williamson Street. Be sure to check out the events page for more details and links.
Other exciting news is that Rick did his first shave yesterday! So of course I took tons of photos for you all to share the experience. Be sure to check them out and other February debauchary.
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February 12,
Cha Cha will be opening ANOTHER location on April 1st!!! Picture this: OFF STREET FREE PARKING!!! Yes ladies and gentleman, you won't have to worry about a ticket from the fine parking officers of Madison here!
The address is 912 Williamson Street, which is right next door to Escape Coffee. Here are the hours:
Tuesday: 9-7
Wednesday: 9-7
Thursday: 9-7
Friday: 9-7
Saturday: 9-5
Come and visit on Saturday February 16th from 9 'till 5 for a RUMMAGE SALE! Shelly and Janet are going to be at the Willy St location hawking their stuff, showing the progress, and keeping it real.
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February 4,
Thanks to everyone who was able to stop by for the Anxiety Gallery Party! Stop in and check out art work (available for purchase) by Mitch O'Connel, Nicolette Biscamp, k* smith, and much more!
The events page has been updated! I am beginning to see some pretty sweet shows coming either to Madison, Milwaukee, or Chicago. This just means that the death grip of winter is sooon to subside. Be sure to check it out!
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Janauary 24...
Yes, it is my month. It's a bitch and I fit right in.
Check out the snapshots! There are so many new photos you won't know what to do with yourself. From Random 2008 shots of the shop to our Holiday Party!
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January 18...
What a way to start off the First Friday in February! Buzz Club will be transformed into one wicked art show. We are extremely excited to invite Mitch O'Connell and Anxiety Gallery into our shop! Come by and check out the art, talk to the artists, drink some drinks, and meet Mitch!
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January 17...
It's cold and it's just gonna get colder! Get out before the negative degrees hits us and run hairy self down for some Buzz Club this Friday. You will be able to see Gen, Brandon, Alice, Robyn and Rick. Rick was the counter boy and has now grown to an apprentice man. Although he is not yet ready to cut you, at least you can watch him learn.
Friday from 7 to 11 bitches. Be there.
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January 3...
Whew. That was ridiculous. The holidays are over and the recovery begins. Hope you all had a fine time during your holidays eating, opening presents, and drinking your fair share.
Check out the events page for up coming shows and parties. We will be resuming Buzz Club this Friday and Jon Boy will be here Thursday through Saturday ready to stick a needle in you.
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December 12...
In observance of Gen's birthday we will not be having Buzz Club on the 28th. We gotta help her celebrate don't we!?! Be sure to check out Brandon's show with his band Halceon. They will be at the Klinic and you would be a fool not to check them out.
We are however proud to announce that we have a permanent tattoo artist here on Thursday, Friday, AND Saturdays!!! Jon Boy is a new addition to the Capitol City crew (along with Dave Marshall). Give 'em a call, make an appointment, and we'll see you soon!
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December 10...
I have put more photos up for December! Check, check, check 'em out.
Pupy and his band are back in town and ready to sing you a song or two. Make sure to check them out at the Quaker Steak and Lube in Middleton! Check out the events page for more information.
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December 3...
Just a few short weeks until Christmas, New Years, and (our favorite) Gen's Birthday!!! I have updated the events page and the New Years Eve celebrations have increase around town.
Be sure to check out The MadPoleCats on the 7th and Memorial Union. Robyn's husband is in the band and ready to rock your ass off. I know I will be there, suckas.
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November 23...
Hope you all had fun stuffing your faces yesterday, I know I did. Make sure to check out Buzz Club tonight with Gen, Brandon, and Alice. Sign up, grab a drink, and come and hang out.
Check out our events page so you know where you should be this weekend.
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November 21...
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Tomorrow is the day where it is more than fashionable to walk around with cranberry sauce on your shirt and your pants unbuttoned. Go ahead, it's time to eat everything!
These are our Holiday Hours:
November 22: Closed.
December 25: Closed.
January 1: Closed.
Let's Eat!
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November 12...
We are proud to announce an addition to Capitol City Tattoo! Jon Boy will be the artist here Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Feel free to call Capitol City Tattoo to make an apointment at 608.251.4465.
Just put some more stuff up on the events page. There are some seriously good shows coming up so check it out and see you there!
Also, we have decided that Mondays just aren't made for working. Check out the hours page for our new and improved schedule!
If your into heavy rock and roll make sure to check out Planes Mistaken For Stars for their last tour this Friday at the High Noon Saloon! I am sure you will be able to spot a few of us there also!
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November 5...
Hey all, I just spent some quality time with the events page. I have started to include venues in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Milwaukee just so you know what is going on around you. There are some pretty wicked shows coming up so check it out and we'll see you there!
Also, the October photos page is now up and finished. Check it out and see what debauchery we got into!
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October 29...
Hope you all had fun this weekend dressing up as your alter egos and other such things. I have updated the snaphots page in the past week and just finished updating the events page. Check 'em out!!
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October 17...
Come out and join us at the Jade Monkey tonight (109 Cottage Grove Road). Awesome fun, $2 Pabst, and us. What more could you ask for?
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October 11...
Shelly and Brandon are going to see the bloody fights tomorrow at MadTown Throwdown! For Buzz Club your featured barberess' are Gen and Shaina. Check out our events page for more information!
Don't forget to show up for the FlyOver Gallery art show on Saturday. Get all gussied up and come down here about 8. Booze and beautiful conversation from the staff at Cha Cha will be provided.
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October 8...
Hey all. Just thought I would let y'all know that I spent some time on the events page. Alot of the band that we play here are on tour here, but they don't hit Madison. To be fair, I have listed the nearest city they will be in. Check it out and take a road trip!
We will be at the Jade Monkey this Wednesday to rock it! Come and chat with us and drink some $2 PBR's. I can't think of an evening that would be more spectacular!
Buzz Club will be back in full force and awesomemess this Friday. Be there or be square!
p.s. NEW photos bitches! Check out the snapshots page.
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October 3...
Tonight make sure to check out the show at the High Noon. Steve (from Capitol City) is going to be there shreddin' it up with his band Saint Hell Brothers. Make sure to check it out, if you're lucky you may spot us!
*Please check out the events page for information on Buzz Club, the featured artist, and much more! Buzz Club will not be happenin' on October 5th. Don't worry, we will be back with a vengance on October 12th.
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September 24...
Yesterday was not only Brandon's birthday, but it was also the first show for the recently reunited Halcyon. As the metal coursed through my veins I made sure to catch some of his band in photos to pass on to you lovely people. If you ever get the chance to see Halcyon and are not terrified of sweet, sweet metal I highly recommend checking them out.
On to the business at hand. First, we now have our new hours up and running! We are now here on Mondays just so we can see more of you! Check out the hours page for details.
Also, we are very excited to have FlyOver Gallery as our new shop art! Check them out during the unveiling on Saturday, October 13th at 8pm. Be there or be square!
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September 12...
***Shelly and Jason will be out of town the beginning of next week getting educated. Sooo... Wednesday Sept. 19th we will only be open from 12 until 9.
Tonight is the official/unofficial first night of Cha Cha Wednesdays at the Jade Monkey! Be ready for some debauchery, booze and free stuff!
Starting at the end of September there is going to be some adjustments to our hours. Check out the hours page for details!!!
Check out the photos page to see what we have been up to during Buzz Club! Also, you can check out the Cha Cha chick that got stuck last Friday by guest tattoo artist Zach Stuka!
The events calender has been updated to give you some more shows, possibilities for your own debauchery, and who is going to be tattooing!
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September 4...
Well here it is ladies and gentleman! Drum roll please... Jade Monkey is going to host Cha Cha Wednesdays!!! That's right! This means there is going to be drink specials such as $2 Pabst cans and sweet, sweet giveaways from Cha Cha. Last but certainly not least the ladies and gentleman from Cha Cha will be there to get their cocktails with style and grace.
So we look forward to seeing your face there every Wednesday. Be there or be SQUARE!
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September 1...
Here is what we have been up to in the past two weeks...
First, if you haven't been to the Jade Monkey Bar on the corner of Monona Drive and Cottage Grove Rd yet, do it! Drink specials, Cruisers Custom designed seating, and a great patio, are just some of the reasons. The ladies from Cha Cha were there to celebrate their opening night in style. Click here and check it out!
Secondly, keep checking out the website because we have a a bit of a surprise in store for you!!! The announcement will come in the next couple of days... hold on to your undies, this is going to be big!!!
Thirdly, the Hank III photos are finally up!!! I have finally worked out all the kinks and they are up and ready for your enjoyment. Click here to check out the tantalizing excitment that Hank III brings to Madison!
Finally, some announcements for Buzz Club!!! There is a guest artist in town and someone is getting tattooed! Check out our events calender!
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August 13...
Hank Williams III certainly brought the fury on Friday! I will be sure to put up the photos in the next couple of days to show you all what fun we had!
I have updated the events page so be sure to check that out. Also, Buzz Club will resume it's normal hours (7 'till 11)with special guest Steve from Capitol City Tatoo. Be sure to come in to check it out!!!
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August 9...
Just a remider that Buzz Club will not be going on this Friday. Instead come and see us at the High Noon for Hank III!
Check out our events page to see who will be the tattoo artist for each Friday in August!
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August 2...
Hello All! This is Jana and as you read below I will be taking over for Angela. Don't forget to visit our ladies... and Brandon at Buzz Club this weekend! This week Spencer will be the tattoo artist of the night.
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August 1...
Well, it's my (Angela, me) last week here at the Cha Cha. I'm high-tailin' it to Chicago. You all can still send any fan mail to Cha Cha (they'll forward it to me, it's cool). Anywho, the wonderfully talented Jana aka Janacide aka Scott's girlfriend will be taking over for me at Cha Cha and will continue with the website updates. Enjoy!
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July 18...
Gen is on vacation and won't be back until the 31st...but Buzz Club goes on-join us this Friday night (7-11pm)
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July 11...
Hey, while you're of course at Buzz Club getting shaved and/or cut, check out this art show at Montmartre Friday....
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July 9...
Here's some pictures from the Cap. City Tattoo Anniversary party at the High Noon!
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July 5...
This Saturday... 7/7/7 !
7th Anniversay Party!
with:
Zeke, The Suit, St. Hell Brothers, & Dead End Rejects
@
The High-Noon Saloon
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July 4...
No rest for the wicked! Angela is hard at work teaching how to keep the website rad.
SO,check out our recent pictures!
And don't forget to get your hair pretty for the Captitol City 7 year anniversary party! Why, we can take care of that at Buzz Club!
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June 26...
Janet was in town last week. Some of us decided to go dancing. Click here for the carnage.
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June 18...
Check out our June so far!
Also, make sure to join us this Friday for Buzz Club with Barbers Gen, Robyn, and Brandon and our Capitol City Tattoo featured artist, Steve-O.
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June 7...
New pictures!
New pictures!
New pictures!
Check out Shelly, Jason, Gen, and Brandon in
New York.
Also check out the make-up Alice did for the
Spring in Tokyo Street Fashion show last month at the High Noon.
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May 23...
Cha Cha is getting educated. Shelly, Jason, Gen, and Brandon will be in NYC May 29-31 for educational classes at Bumble and Bumble. But don't worry; Robyn, Alice, and Angela will be holding down the fort with limited hours:
Tuesday May 29 2pm-7pm
Wednesday May 30 4pm-9pm
Thursday May 31 2pm-9pm
(Regular hours will resume Friday June 1st.)
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May 14...
How do you fix the plumbing for a sink? Let Shelly show you how!
And if you missed Wanda Jackson on Sunday, check out our pictures.
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May 7...
Hey, just added a ton of shop pictures and pictures of Pupy Costello at the Crystal. Also check out the additions to our website:
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April 26...
Attention!
We have another new stylist!
Alice just started this Tuesday. She has 3 years professional
experience and specializes in cuts, color, and waxing.
Call 251-2191 and make an appointment today!
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April 9...
Just added a bunch of pictures!
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April 3...
New Hours!
Starting today we will be extending our hours because we love you all so much.
Tuesdays: 9 to 5pm
Wednesdays: 9 to 9pm
Thursdays: 9 to 9pm
Fridays: 9 tp 9pm normal scheduled hours and 7 - midnight for Buzz Club (men's
walkins only)
Saturdays: 9 to 5pm
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March 29...
Update!
Sorry, no Buzz Club this week. But we promise it's the last time. Join us next
week Friday April 6 with barbers Gen, Brandon, and our new stylist Robyn!
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March 28...
So much news!
First off, Janet is now gone. She's moved onto San Francisco to spread Wisconsin
culture. If you're ever in the area, she's now working at Edo Salon
on Haight St. Good luck!
Second, we have a new stylist! Miss Robyn will join the Cha Cha crew April 3rd with haircuts starting at $35. She's already
booking up, so call quick and make an appointment!
Third, Gen's prices will be going up in April as follows:
Cuts: $20
Brow wax: $10
Brow and lip wax: $15
Full color: $40
Full highlights: $55
And lastly, Buzz Club...only 7 to 9pm this week guys. Shelly and Brandon will be a barbering.
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March 25...
Come to Janet's going away party this Saturday at the Mercury Lounge. Drinking and sloppy dancing will commence!
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March 20...
So, here's what's going on this week:
Buzz Club is back this Friday with Barbers Jason, Gen, and Brandon with artist Steve-o from Capitol City tattoo tattooing.
And as many of you know, Janet is leaving us for San Francisco this week. Her last day will be Thursday, but come see
her off this Saturday at the Mercury Lounge. We will be drunk and dancing will follow.
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March 12...
I just uploaded the pictures from the Rev. Horton Heat show last week. Let's just say that we all had a really good time. Also, remember there will be no Buzz Club this week. Friday night, you'll either find us at the Orpheum for TV on The Radio or at The Annex for Holly Golightly.
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March 6...
We just got back from the Midwest Hair Show in Chicago. Ho Hum. Also, we will be having Buzz Club this Friday, but will probably be closing early (not much after 9pm). This week we will be featuring barbers Jason, Gen, and Brandon (sorry, no tattoo artist).
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Feb. 28...
News Flash!
Cha Cha is looking for a few good hair dressers. If interested, please pick up
an application at the shop. We'll be holding interviews and auditions throughout March, so you better act fast. Experienced stylists only please!
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Feb. 21...
Since it's warm enough to finally go outside, you should all join us this Friday for Buzz Club (7pm-midnight). This week we'll be featuring barbers Shelly, Gen, and Brandon and tattoo artist Spencer from Capitol City Tattoo. Spring is coming, so it's time to clean yourself up.
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Feb. 14...
Cha Cha wishes you all a happy freakin' Valentine's Day. Also, sorry but there will be no tattoo artist this weekend for Buzz Club. But we'll still be barbering it up...although, probably only until 10pm (it's really cold and wintery out; we can't let our barbers freeze to death walking home at all hours of the night...anymore).
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Feb. 8...
Well, it's still cold out. But it's time to leave your cave. Janet will be one of the many local Madison 'celebrities' being auctioned off this Saturday at the Cafe Montmartre Hot Party to raise money and awareness for global warming. A sweet dance party will follow.
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Jan. 29...
It's cold out. You don't want to go outside. Stay right there and check out our pictures of how we spent January (honky tonk, tattoos and just a little bit o' drinkin,).
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Jan. 15...
New pictures! Check 'em out. Also, there will be no Buzz Club this week. But check our calendar for future dates.
There is also a slight price update. Our apprentice/barber Brandon's prices will be as follows:
Men's Cuts: $5
Full Color: $15
Shaves: $10
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Dec. 21...
Well, look at that. I just added even more pictures of the holiday party.
Also due to the holidays, Buzz Club will not be running so late this Friday. But please, fight through the crowds for a walk-in appointment between 7pm and 10:30pm.
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Dec. 18...
Here's some pictures of our Cha Cha holiday party.
Also, check the events list for the Buzz Club schedule. It's just been updated for the next three months.
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Dec. 17...
Happy Birthday Shelly!
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Dec. 13...
Update! Gen's prices will be rising slightly starting in January.
Cuts: $15
Full Color: $30
Highlight: $45
Also, be prepared! We're booking up quick for the end of the year. As for next year (2007), Janet will be on vacation from Jan. 7th - 20th and Jason will be on vacation from Jan. 20th until Feb. 20th.
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Dec. 5...
Thanks to everyone that came out to Devon's art opening last Saturday. Feel free to stop by and take a look at what's left for sale. Here's some pictures of the event.
And remember to stop by Friday night for Buzz Club. Gen, Brandon, and Janet will be a barbering.
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Nov. 27...
So, how are you? Check out our pictures of the dance party at the Mercury last Saturday.
Also please join us this Saturday at Cha Cha for Devon Hugdahl's art openning. Come on in and see if you recognize any familiar faces hanging on the walls.
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Nov. 20...
Hello! We'll be closed this Thursday for Thanksgiving but open again on Friday. Also this week for Buzz Club we'll be featuring barbers/stylists Jason, Gen, and Brandon and Spencer from Capital City Tattoo.
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Nov. 10...
Oh my god, new pictures...look at how much fun the Split Lip Rayfield show was.
Also, Buzz Club is back. Join us tonight for a cuttin'-shavin'-tattin' extravaganza! Let us make you look as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside.
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Oct. 24...
As already mentioned, there will be no Buzz Club this weekend due to Halloween, and we won't be buzzing it up on Nov. 3rd either. But please join us at The High Noon Saloon for SplitLip Rayfields last show.
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Oct. 19...
Catch us this week for Buzz Club tomorrow night with Gen, Brandon, and Shelly... and don't forget Spencer from Capital City Tattoo. Buzz Club will be closed Friday the 27th due to other festivities around town...so get pretty while you can or wait til November!
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Oct. 10...
Just added new pictures from the Circa fashion show, and also there's new random shots of our crazy asses at work. Also, sorry there was no Buzz Club last week (a Tattoo convention in Milwaukee will do that). Catch us back this Friday the 13th if you need a cut, a shave, or a sweet new tat.
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Oct. 3...
Just got the "Crew" page done...for now. Check it out to learn more about each of your favorite Cha Cha people!
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Sept. 25...
Thanks to everyone who made it out last weekend to Buzz Club and the Grease Ball...and a special thanks to everyone who brought their hot rod and the .357 String Band. Please enjoy our shananigans in the new photos just uploaded.
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Sept. 23rd...
Check out our handy work tonight at: 
Or check us preparing for the show in our photogallery.
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Sept. 18...
You're invited to the Grease Ball!
Splash and masthead art by Josh Kahl
Web design and photos by Angela Salvo
Questions for webmaster : contact Jana at janacide@gmail.com