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February 06, 2023

The Bleeding Hearts Ball at Mad Art Gallery Was Dark and Sexy [PHOTOS]

By Jaime Lees

Organized by local entertainer Ami Amore, the Bleeding Hearts Ball at the Mad Art Gallery (2727 South 12th Street, MadArt.com) celebrated everything dark and sexy.

From belly dancing to magic to music, this party — where "vampire, Victorian and goth" attire was encouraged — had a bit of something for every dark soul.
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