Portland Burlesque

Phoenix Variety Revue December 2nd

2009-11-24T21:38:00.000-08:00

Come enjoy True Variety! A wild mix of drag, bellydance, burlesque, music and more... you won't want to miss it! The first Wednesday of every month at Kelly's Olympian - only $5 for 2 hours of entertainment!

This month featuring burlesque beauties Charlotte Treuse, Hai Fleisch AND Bang Bang Betty's Big Beautiful Bombshells, special appearance by Bruce TD King, bellydancing, musical guest favorites Boy & Bean and Miss Zora Phoenix with crazy, wacky holiday tributes!

Also in partnership with Just Out, taking canned good donations for Esther's Pantry... each donation gets you an additional chance to win one of our three amazing gifts bags!

www.PhoenixVarietyRevue.com

Every 1st Wednesday of the month

at Kelly's Olympian, 426 SW Washington St, Portland, OR
( map )

Doors at 7:30pm - Show entertaining 8-10:00pm

$5 cover / 21 and older

BURKlesque Birthday Bash! December 19th in Vancouver!

2009-11-24T19:57:00.001-08:00

Cuda Cabaret ~ A new monthly showcase kicking off December 18th!

2009-11-23T21:15:00.000-08:00

SinSaavy's new monthly show, the 3rd Friday of EVERY month!
December's show will feature D'Ames, Baby Le'Strange, Charlotte Treuse, Delilah Sinn, Euphemia Foxx, Hai Fleisch, Kittie Katrina, Nina Nightshade and more!
Hosted by The Emceeiam
$9, 9pm, 21+

The average Portlander may be surprised to learn that their local performance scene does not yet boast a monthly all-burlesque revue. With the wide array of enchanting stage vixens hailing from our city, it is certainly time that lovers of this art were offered an ongoing, quality production. Now, one of the city's best-known burlesque production teams has joined forces with the largest nightclub in Oregon to accomplish this very goal.

SinnSavvy Productions and Barracuda Nightclub present "Cuda Cabaret", kicking off on Friday, December 18th and continuing into 2010 on the third Friday of every month. The full-length revue is slated to feature some of the very best in local burlesque, as well as a few popular out-of-towners. Confirmed on the lineup thus far are names such as: Baby LeStrange, Charlotte Treuse, Delilah Sinn, Euphemia Fox, Hai Fleisch, Kittie Katrina, Nina Nightshade, Sandria Dore, and headlining diva duo D'Ames. Hosting the evening will be SinnSavvy's own Laura "The Emceeiam" Dean, of Rose City Sirens and B.B. Dolls emcee fame, and event staff includes the Portland Stage Pups and Coffee For Drew Productions/Photography.

In a city brimming with erotic art, it is due time that burlesque demands a consistent place on the stage. Each month, show goers can expect to be captured and tantalized by this explosion of beauty, satirical choreography, glitter, and rhinestones. Burlesque is alive and well in the city of roses, and "Cuda Cabaret" is out to prove it.

2009-11-23T01:23:00.000-08:00

November 20th, Uncle Eerie's Shiver Show!

2009-11-20T14:21:00.000-08:00

Uncle Eerie presents his unparalleled Shiver Show!
Monsters, music, burlesque and campy movies!
This time we explore the dark world of voodoo and watch "It Came From Beneath the Trailer!"

Friday, November 20th, 10pm. $6, 21+

http://www.myspace.com/uncleeerie

November 19th, Pastie Parade

2009-11-19T15:54:00.000-08:00

Live Music by: Boy & Bean

Starring:

Blaze [Contortionist]

MC: Rusty Trombone

Lucky Lucy O'Rebel

Sadie Heartbreaker

Tyger the Juggler

Kittie Katrina [Eugene]

Miss Frankie Tease

Miss Frankie Tease, creator of 'Tease Time' (still running each 4th Friday at Crush, with a special Holiday Show 1st Fri. in Dec.) is branching out into the NW Portland neighborhood. Pastie Parade Burlesque Show will be the first Burlesque Show in the NW Portland neighborhood that we know of. It will take place each 3rd Thursday, and is expected to be full to the rafters with a seated capacity of 97, so buy advance tickets or arrive early to get your seat!

The kick off show includes local Contortionist Phenom: BLAZE who was recently featured in Playboy Magazine, 8 Miles Wide Music Video by Storm Large, and has performed regularly at Mary's Club and Dante's in Portland as a featured dancer for several years. Give Blaze an empty floor and a few minutes to warm up and prepare to let your mind be dazzled by her contortion and tricks with her feet that have wowed audiences and made her a household name in this city's hottest Circus, Cabaret, Burlesque, & Exotic Circuit. She is joined by traditional Burlesque dancers and Prohibition era tunes of Boy & Bean to bring a variety of talent to one comfy stage.

Specialty Supper Menu by Virgo & Pisces, and amazing drinks specials will be offered by 42 Below Vodka!

Come enjoy a spectacular burlesque show with a rotation of NW's hotest talent in Burlesque, Strip Tease, Carnival acts, Juggling, and Live Music!

Watch out for getting pulled into to the on-stage action by our hilarious Acrobat & MC: Rusty Trombone!

3rd Thursdays 8-11pm

$7/ Age 21+

Virgo & Pisces

500 NW 21st Ave (at Glisan)

*[Gluten Free/Wheat Free / Vegetarian Menu Available]

Savoir Faire's Weekly Showcase!

2009-11-19T14:18:00.000-08:00

Savoir Faire is Portland's newest weekly showcase of unbridled barroom fare! Featuring Oregon's most alluring burlesque and vaudeville entertainment, EVERY THURSDAY in the Hawthorne Theatre Lounge!

The evening of November 19th, we have performances from:

Sandria Dore
Baby LeStrange
Itty Bitty Bang Bang
Angelique DeVil

and hosted by Laura "The Emceeiam" Dean!

Your Mistress Of Mixology, Miss Emily, will keep your palette moist with her intoxicating selection of expertly crafted cocktails.

Admission is $6, and doors open promptly at 10:00pm!

Drinking-aged adults only, please!

November 14th, Ellie Darling presents a Night of Burlesque!

2009-11-13T15:47:00.001-08:00

Ellie Darling presents a Night of Burlesque, the first at Tiger Bar!
Starring Nina Nightshade, Phoenix, Sandria Dore, and Ellie Darling!
Emceed by Burk Biggler!
8:30 pm, $8, 21+

October 29th Halloween Shiver Show!

2009-10-17T00:23:00.000-07:00

Uncle Eerie incorporates two of our favorite things; burlesque and campy horror movies!!
Come see Hai Fleisch, Charlotte Treuse & Itty Bitty Bang Bang all dolled up in ghastly FX makeup by Shashonna Knecht!
Music by Adam Goldthwaite!
Zombies! Monsters! Horror!
It's the perfect Halloween kick-off!

www.myspace.com/uncleeerie
The Baghdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd
8pm/ $6/ 21 & over

October 24th - The Heavenly Spies present Viva Oz Vegas!

2009-10-12T14:30:00.000-07:00

Can Can Presents is excited to announce the return of its Vegas-style floor show, Viva Oz Vegas. For the first time in its three year history, Viva Oz Vegas is hitting the road — with performances in its native Seattle, as well as Portland, Olympia, Spokane and Port Townsend, this October.
This crowd-pleasing spectacle features performances by the self-proclaimed Mexican Elvis, El Vez; Las Vegas Exotic World winners The Heavenly Spies and Nanda; Bing Wheeler of Big Wheel Bingo; Can Can’s Herr Doppelganger; award-winning breakdancer Yoshi Wright and many more.
Follow along as the yellow brick road leads Dorothy into the temptations of Sin City, where her encounters find her replacing the long-time starring lady at Casino Oz — the Wicked Witch of the Breast. Marvel as other familiar characters get not-so-familiar makeovers. Thrill to an evening full of nostalgic music, Las Vegas-style showgirls, aerial and floor acrobatics, comedy, game show glitz, and a full deck of surprises you won’t soon forget.

Tour Dates:
October 10th — Spokane — The Met
October 16th— Olympia — Capitol Theater
October 23rd — Port Townsend — The Wheeler
October 24th —Portland — Badgad Theater
with special guests The Wanderlust Circus
October 29, 30, 31 — Seattle — The Triple Door

October 23rd- Tease Time Spooktacular

2009-10-12T13:27:00.001-07:00

October 23rd "Halloween" Edition of
Tease Time: A Modern Burlesque Show
with Special guest star:
Madison Moone
Stay tuned for an exciting line up to tantelize your senses and stimulate your mind.
Producer/Director: Miss Frankie Tease
Live Music: Boy & Bean
Emcee: Rusty Trombone
With Spectacular Resident Stars: Angelique DeVil, Lucky Lucy O'Rebel, Tyger the Juggler, and more!
9pm-1am
4th Fridays
Halloween 10/23
$7
age 21+
see more at
www.girlpartiespdx.blogspot.com
www.girlpartiespdx.com
www.myspace.com/girlpartiespdx
www.twitter.com/girlpartiespdx

Presetning The Molotov Dolls

2009-10-11T13:31:00.000-07:00

Portland's latest burlesque troupe is here!

The Molotov Dolls are tearing up the stage on October 16th at Crush and October 25h at Dante's.

For more information on The Molotov Dolls, visit

http://www.myspace.com/molotovdollsburlesque

Savore Faire presents a Weekly Burlesque Showcase

2009-10-10T14:17:00.000-07:00

Performances from:
sultry dance duo, D'Ames!
Swing Tease founder, Euphemia Fox!
Portland neo-burlesque queen, Delilah Sinn!

And of course, your host The Emceeiam always has some tricks up her sleeve...

Join us for the newest installment of Savoir Faire! Portland's newest weekly showcase of unbridled barroom fare!

Weekly, beginning Thursday, October 15th
7-10pm
21+

Hawthorne Theater Lounge, 3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR

October 16th burlesque benefit

2009-10-09T17:36:00.001-07:00

October 16th

Box Wine Betty presents a special benefit show for The Children's Cancer Fund with bands, burlesque and a pinup fashion show!

Rose City Shimmy and the lovely ladies from Bergamot Burlesque in Salem are performing!

At Brickhouse in Vancouver @ 8PM

Dr. Sketchy Portland-October 10th & 11th

2009-10-09T17:34:00.001-07:00

October 10th & 11th

Dr. Sketchy's is doing a two day Halloween Spooktacular.

Sketching & burlesque to get you in the Halloween spirit!

Floyd's Coffee and Kelly's Olympian

Portland Tattoo Expo-October 11th

2009-10-09T17:32:00.000-07:00

October 11th

The girls of Rose City Shimmy (Hai Fleisch, Charlotte Treuse, Baby Le'Strange & Itty Bitty Bang Bang) were featured in September's Issue of Ink Junkie Magazine and are performing at the Portland Tattoo Expo.
Pick up a copy of the magazine at the Ink Junkie booth!

It's happening at The Portland Expo Center ALL WEEKEND!

Rose City Shimmy will perform Sunday @ 3PM

Stolen Sweets CD release party

2009-10-09T17:30:00.000-07:00

October 10th - The Stolen Sweets CD Release Party!

The Stolen Sweets, The Pete Krebs Trio, Swingtime PDX, Charlotte Treuse & Itty Bitty Bang Bang.

Come be one of the first to get the Sweets new CD!

Wonder Ballroom DOOR @ 7pm, SHOW @ 8pm

Homomentum: Monthly Queer Cabaret

2009-10-06T17:37:00.000-07:00

Oct 10th is the inaugural Homomentum: a monthly queer cabaret. From here on out, Homomentum will take over the E-room every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Homomentum will showcase queer dance & performance-art, with tons of glitter and ridiculousity at every turn. With MCs Max Voltage and Jodi Bon Jodi and crowd favorites such as Cattitude, Beefcake Burlesque, Untrained, I, and Pidgeon Von Tramp of the Von Foxies, Homomentum promises to catalyze and entertain!

Homomentum: Monthly Queer Cabaret

Sat, Oct. 10th. 7pm Doors. 8pm Show

E-room, 3700 SE Division. $5-7 Sliding Scale

more info: http://www.pantsoffpdx.com

Phoenix Variety Revue

2009-10-06T17:05:00.000-07:00

Coming to you on October 7th

Zora Phoenix presents a Burlesque Bonanza!

Starring Charlotte Treuse, Hai Fleisch, Sahara Dunes, Sadie La Guerre, and Jewels the bellydancer. Musical guests Boy & Bean.

Kelly's Olympian, 426 SW Washington St, Portland, OR

Doors at 7:00pm - Show entertaining 8-10:00pm

$5 cover / 21 and older

You will not want to miss this night. Some of Portlands favorite take to the stage!

Seattle Invades Portland for an entire weekend!

2009-08-12T16:30:00.000-07:00

Seattle burlesque stars, Inga Ingenue, Sydni Deveraux, and Waxie Moon will be coming to Portland this weekend to shake, twirl, and shimmy their ways into your hearts!

Be sure to check out one of these fabulous shows!

Fri Aug 14: Monqui Presents The Handsome Little Devils, Fishtank Ensemble, & Armitage Shanks' "Freaks & Femmes"
Wonder Ballroom
Moqui.com for more info
Ticketmaster.com for tickets

Sat Aug 15: Church of Burlesque
The Lotus Seed, 9pm
4635 NE 9th, Portland

Sun Aug 16: Sinferno Cabaret & Vaudeville Show
Dante's, 9pm
1 SW 3rd, Portland

Man, have I been behind on updating this!!!

2009-01-23T10:44:00.001-08:00

Bad Sahara! I deserve some spanks.....
We have some really fabulous burlesque springing up all over Portland and the surrounding areas.

First up is Dr. Sketchy and Baby Le'Strange present The Retro Round-Up.

If art isn't really your thing, but you still want to catch some saucy burlesque, you can come on down to Cabaret Babylon that night (Feb 5th) at The Fez Bellroom.

On Feb 12th, Dr. Sketchy's in back for Round two.

Enjoy!

Portland HOTTEST burlesque revue-check out this week!

2009-01-12T16:45:00.000-08:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
Sahara Dunes
Burly Girl Productions
503-869-3565
info@burlygirlproductions.com
www.burlygirlproductions.com

'Indulgence', Giving You Showgirls, Burlesque, & Tantalizing Dance

Portland, Oregon, January 12, 2009 – Burly Girl Productions proudly presents Portland’s first and only weekly burlesque revue, ‘Indulgence’. Indulgence will take place every Thursday through January, at Hawthorne Theatre (Se 39th and Hawthorne Ave.). Indulgence features some of the sexiest and most talented burlesque performers and showgirls in the NW. The week of January 15th, Indulgence will feature five (5) fabulous performers from the Pacific Northwest. We have a wonderful guest emcee this week. We have none other than the fabulous Splenduh the Unicorn.

Fuchsia FoXXX- Miss Fuchsia FoXXX has taken the world by storm with her earth quaking shimmies and and marvelous body rolls. Fuchsia FoXXX has fused a variety of traditions and experiences, creating & performing a unique hybrid of exotic dance over the last 10 years. She can be seen undulating & shimming & all over the globe! Based in Seattle, she's a highly sought after instructor in, "The Academy of Burlesque"! Fuchsia FoXXX has performed in the London Burlesque Festival and various venues in Canada, San Francisco, and the Northwest.

Itty Bitty Bang Bang-Itty Bitty Bang Bang entered the world in the typical way... as a top-secret German weapon of war. The accidental creation of mad scientist Professor X, Itty Bitty was forced into a life as an undercover assassin. The perfect combination of innocence and explosive sex appeal, the Germans new that this saucy minx was their key to world domination. What they didn't count on was her unwavering free spirit and insatiable appetite for mischief. Itty Bitty fled to America and now shimmies her way from stage to stage... still thwarting the German government at every turn. She has been seen in some of The City of Roses best burlesque shows such as The Hellish Holiday Bash, The Burlesque Blowout with The Stolen Sweets & Sassparilla and Indulgence. On Labor Day Weekend 2009 she will travel to the East Coast to perform at the Coney Island Rockabilly Festival. She's ITTY... she's BITTY... and she BANG BANGs!

Meghan Mayhem-Meghan hails from all that is ripe and luscious. ‘The Pacific Pin-Up’ comes from Hawaii and she has twirled her tassels at grand events like the Coney Island Rockabilly Festival, Tease-O-Rama, Tiki Oasis, and Dante’s Sinferno on Sundays. She is one of the creators of The Occasional Man and has performed with The Glam-O-Rama Girly Show. Meghan Mayhem is the mastermind behind the founding of the Cherry Blossom Cabaret. She was introduced to burlesque at age eight when she was selected to perform as a saloon girl to do the can-can. Mayhem discovered the resurgence of burlesque in the early 1990's at a cabaret review starring Dita Von Tease. That moment provided the impetus for Mayhem to form the Cherry Blossom Cabaret in 2006.

Bella Beretta-Nico Bella is a raconteur and provocateur that has left a trail of infamy down the west coast. In 1999 Nico (Bella Beretta/Sadie LaGuerre) founded Seattle's first burlesque ensemble "The Gun Street Girls". The Gun Street Girls are recognized as vanguards of the "Neo-Burlesque" movement and were the first ensemble in the country to identify themselves as "Punk Burlesque". In 2003 Nico relocated to Los Angeles and brought with her a D.I.Y. ethic and an uncompromising devotion to "Glitter and Gutter" that is evident in everything she puts her stamp on. Her production company Fleur De Lethal has produced "The Lost Weekend:Black Dahlia", The Ooh La L.A. ( Starring Dita Von Teese and Royal Crown Revue) @ The Orpheum, Burlesque @ The Derby and The Tease @ 3's. After a 4 year run in Los Angeles, she returned to Portland and established The Royal Tease and co-produces Cabaret Babylon with the unparallelled Noah Mickens. However, her career as an award winning burlesque dancer is the least interesting aspect of her life. Offstage, Nico has founded 2 book clubs, created an urban drive-in,is an accomplished artist and curates a monthly film series for The McMenamins Theaters. When she is not producing events she is making art, chasing a pug, and always listening to Tom Waits."

Hai Fleisch-Hai Fleisch began performing 2 years ago in San Francisco, as one of the founding members of Kiss Que C'est Burlesque. She has performed at such shows as the Hubba Hubba Revue, Red Hots Burlesque and the Tease-O-Rama Meet & Mingle. This summer she migrated north to Portlandia where she continues to perform as a solo tassel twirler.

For additional information on Indulgence, contact Sahara Dunes at info@burlygirlproductions.com or visit www.burlygirlproductions.com.

ABOUT BURLY GIRL PRODUCTIONS – Burly Girl Productions offers quality and tasteful burlesque entertainment to a socially conscience community. Most events are produced for the benefit non-profits and charitable organizations. Educating the community on the history of burlesque and the importance of such an art form is also a mission for Burly Girl Productions.

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Kick/Ball/Change-A Portland Dance Showcase!

2009-01-06T14:02:00.000-08:00

The producers of this show are PHENNOMIAL!!! This is my birthday ;), so I'll be there celebrating. HOORAY!!!

KICK/BALL/CHANGE---A PDX DANCE SHOWCASE

Sunday, Jan. 25th-----8pm Doors. 9pm Show.
Someday Lounge 125 NW 5th Ave 21+.
$10 Advance. $12 Door.

Pants-Off Productions presents Kick/Ball/Change, an evening showcasing the best and the brightest new works from the Portland dance-scene. Kick/Ball/Change features the smooth hip-hop moves of All of the Above, the bump-and-grind of Beefcake Burlesque, the campy hilarity of Cattitude, the blend of composition, improvisation and choreography of KO&Co., and the world premiere of Untrained, I who combines a plethora of dance-styles with elaborate costuming and radical politics. From titillating boy-lesque, to cat-based art, to modern, hip-hop and jazz dance, to glitter, all hosted by the fabulous Noah Mickens, the evening will run the gamut of what "Dance Performance" can (and should) include. Don't miss this one-night-only dance spectacular!

Performer Bios

All of the Above
All of the above hip-hop dance troupe, A local group of some fired up hot lady's who will throw down like no other. We've got Louie Sayer Jones and Shells Bells, two dancin fools with an edge in our step! Please support your local artists and come dance with me!

Beefcake Burlesque
Beefcake Burlesque is made up of a broad and titillating combination of queer masculinites. Combining machismo with a little bump and a lot of grind we aim to explore, examine and explode the world of boy-lesque. Grab a seat and get ready to sink your teeth into a little beefcake!

Cattitude Dance Ensemble
Clackamas Community Cat Club strives to create cat-based art in a supportive, loving environment. Through interactive workshops, community building and outreach, we hope to create a cozy catmosphere for all feline friends. We're the cat's meow! www. myspace. com/cattitudedanceensemble

KO&Co
KO&Co.'s dance works are marked by tactile athleticism and compositional play while investigating the body as agent, the impact of space and shaped perspective, and the weaving of improvisation and choreography. Rent to Own is the newest work by KO&Co.'s Paige McKinney and Katrina O'Brien. For more info, including KO&Co.'s new full show ExpecTUtion in Fall 2009 visit www. KatrinaOBrien. com

Untrained, I
Untrained, I is a dance company dedicated to making art accessible, from both performer and audience perspectives. We strive to include "untrained" dancers, entertain a wide variety of audiences, borrow from modern, hip-hop, ballet, and jazz dance, and integrate elaborate costumes, camp, electropop music, multi-media, performance art, radical politics and glitter. This will be Untrained, I's world premiere performance! www. myspace. com/untrainedi

Portland Burlesque this week is on F-I-R-E!

2009-01-06T13:35:00.000-08:00

For information on INDULGENCE-visit-http://www.burlygirlproductions.com/

This week of January 8th, Indulgence will feature five (5) fabulous performers from Portland, Seattle, Hawaii, Corvallis, and New Orleans.

Email burlygirlproductions@gmail.com for the special, sexy phrase to get $3 off admission.....
AND
Come to see the following Portland Burlesque Sensations at the Wonder Ballroom----------Click their name for more information on them!They will be performing with the wonderful sounds of The Stolen Sweets, Sassparilla, and Sneakin' Out

Sahara Dunes
Charlotte Treuse
Itty Bitty Bang Bang
Hai Fleisch
Baby Le'Stange
Meghan Mayhem

Things are heatin' up on Jan 8th!

2009-01-04T10:57:00.000-08:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT:
Sahara Dunes
Burly Girl Productions
503-869-3565
info@burlygirlproductions.com
www.burlygirlproductions.com

'Indulgence', Portland's First and Only Weekly Burlesque Revue at Hawthorne Theatre Featuring the Best Showgirls

Portland, Oregon, December 27, 2008 – Burly Girl Productions proudly presents Portland's first and only weekly burlesque revue, 'Indulgence'. Indulgence will take place every Thursday through January, starting January 8th, at Hawthorne Theatre (Se 39th and Hawthorne Ave.). Indulgence will feature some of the sexiest and most talented burlesque performers and showgirls in the NW. The week of January 8th, Indulgence will feature five (5) fabulous performers from Portland, Seattle, Corvallis, and New Orleans.

Swingtease- Miss Euphemia Fox and Mister Minix Mips, a.k.a. "Swingtease," are Portland-based performers combining vintage striptease and swing dancing. The duo have been swing dancing for over 10 years. They are new to burlesque revival and having a blast figuring out how to take it off while leading and following their favorite swing dances: lindy hop, charleston, collegiate shag, balboa and solo jazz. Swingtease has performed at Bad Motor Booty in Seattle, Best of Our Burlesque Show 2008, and Cabaret Babylon.

Sahara Dunes-This lovely has been tearing up the burlesque scene since 2004. Known as 'Portland's Caribbean Sapphic Burlesque Sweetheart', Sahara mixes classic, vintage, modern, and neo-burlesque moves into one giant glitter ball of sexiness. She has performed on stages as Tease-O-Rama, Cabaret Babylon, Burning Hearts Burlesque, and Urban Bombshells. Sahara has shared a stage with such greats as Michelle L'Amour, Catherine D'Lish, Miss Indigo Blue, Satan's Angel, and Dirty Martini. She is known in the burlesque community as the 'Mother of Portland Burlesque'. 2009 appears to be very promising for Sahara.As Sahara will open Oregon's first burlesque university at Diva Den Studios-WEST, go on tour with the Wild Women of the West, traveling to Canada, San Francisco, & Los Angelas, and appear at Coney Island's Rockabilly Festival. Not to mention a few other naughty ventures are up her fishnets.

Mz. Ginger Snapz-Ginger is 'Seattle's Premier Black Burlesque Entertainer'. She has shimmied her way across the nation, having appeared at such venues as Tease-O-Rama, Vancouver (BC) International Burlesque Festival, and Femmecon 2008. Ginger Snapz has been 'adoped' by burlesque legend Toni Elling and has received years worth of advice and mentoring. She is one document away from being the second burlesque starlet in the world to have a phD. Ginger Snapz supports radical potential of performance in marginalized communities.

Meghan Mayhem-Meghan hails from all that is ripe and luscious. 'The Pacific Pin-Up' comes from Hawaii and she has twirled her tassels at grand events like the Coney Island Rockabilly Festival, Tease-O-Rama, Tiki Oasis, and Dante's Sinferno on Sundays. She is one of the creators of The Occasional Man and has performed with The Glam-O-Rama Girly Show. Meghan Mayhem is the mastermind behind the founding of the Cherry Blossom Cabaret. She was introduced to burlesque at age eight when she was selected to perform as a saloon girl to do the can-can. Mayhem discovered the resurgence of burlesque in the early 1990's at a cabaret review starring Dita Von Tease. That moment provided the impetus for Mayhem to form the Cherry Blossom Cabaret in 2006, which before Cherry Blossom Cabaret, Hawaii have really never heard of burlesque.

Gretchen Belladonna-The winds of Hurricane Katrina have brought Gretchen here from New Orleans, LA. Though currently based in Portland OR and performing as soloist, she is also regular performer both as a soloist and company member of the Sisters of Salome Bellydance Collective; the premiere professional Bellydance company in New Orleans, LA. She has performed professionally at restaurant venues, on stage & in Burlesque reviews. She is known as an entertainer with her vibrant personality, comedic timing and audience rapport. As a formally trained performer Gretchen dances with cultural & historical respect, technical ability and musicality. She wishes to share with you tonight the Happiness and Joy that Middle Eastern Dance has to offer.

For additional information on Indulgence, contact Sahara Dunes at info@burlygirlproductions.com or visit www.burlygirlproductions.com.

ABOUT BURLY GIRL PRODUCTIONS – Burly Girl Productions offers quality and tasteful burlesque entertainment to a socially conscience community. Most events are produced for the benefit non-profits and charitable organizations. Educating the community on the history of burlesque and the importance of such an art form is also a mission for Burly Girl Productions.

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KISS THIS! at Mt Tabor Theatre on New Year's Eve

2008-12-25T15:45:00.000-08:00

On New Years Eve at Mt. Tabor Theatre (4811 SE Hawthorne), Our Like That presents KISS THIS!.
Performers for the night
Malice
Sahara Dunes
Zora Phoenix
Killa
Pegatron
DJ for the night
Mani
Zita
Lady Adie
GoGos and body art models!

Balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight.

So dress to the nines, come dressed to impress, and be ready to kiss that special someone at this years hottest NYE party, KISS THIS!

The new year brings fantastic shows in the world of burlesque...

2008-12-21T00:01:00.000-08:00

...in the City of Roses.

First, there is 'Cabaret Babylon' at The Fez Ballroom (318 SW 11th) on New Years Day. $10 cover and doors open at 8 pm. Hosted by Sadie LeGuerre and Noah Mickens, this is a night of wicked little treats for all to have.

Then, gather yourself for 'Indulgence' at the Hawthorne Theatre in the Lounge (SE 39th and Hawthorne) on Jan 8th. Admission is $10 and you get a free raffle ticket with ever paid admission. Performers from Seattle and Portland will be gracing the stage and warming you up. Doors open 8p.

And, at The Wonder Ballroom performing with The Stolen Sweets, Sassparrllia, and Sneaking Out will be some of Portland's finest burlesque starlets...Charlotte Treuse, Sahara Dunes, Hai Fleisch!, Betty Deadly, and Meghan Mayhem. This night is a $10 admission and doors open at 7 pm.

For those of you that are just beside yourselves with joy that burlesque has finally made it's way to our humble city limits, brace yourselves. 2009 has more things burlesque...more events burlesque...more styles burlesque. Not only burlesque, but vintage and retro. Pin-up and rockabilly styles are making their way here too and it's fabulous.

In Other Words (8 NE Killingsworth) has burlesque inspired fashions by Burly Girl Creations. Pasties, hairclips, accessory cases, and more are available. Not mention we all should be supporting IOW, the nations only feminist bookstore left standing.

www.burlesqueorbust.uk.co has some great vintage and pin-up inspired corsets and clothing. They are based in the UK, but their prices are pretty reasonable.

Oh Baby! has a nice selection of lingerie and underclothing in a variety of sizes. Their bras are a wide range of sizes and styles to fit almost everyone. They are located on NE Broadway, 2 doors down form Cadillac Cafe.

Portland all new and ONLY weekly burlesque revue

2008-12-05T15:27:00.000-08:00

Hawthorne Theatre has ventured into the wild world of burlesque with their weekly Thursday night burlesque revue.

First, they had Sugar Q Burlesque, who burned up the stage with their sassy, neo-burlesque, Pussycat Doll style.

Now, they have Burly Girl Productions bring in talent from all over the NW. Their opening night was Thursday the 4th and it will continue through the end of January. This show is more like a burlesque variety show then anything, as you will see not only burlesque, but bellydance, singing, contortion and many more talents. And as you know, burlesque it self have many facets within it...fan dance, shake n' shimmy, vintage, neo.....the list goes on.

So swing by the good ole Hawthorne Theatre for some stylish, quality burlesque every Thursday night.

Hosted by yours truly, Sahara Dunes.

Stage hands are the Portland Stage Pups, Scout and Red.

Show assistant is the lovely Zora Phoenix.

And just a few performers that will grace our stage...Sadie LeGuerre, Hai Fleisch, Charlotte Treuse, Fuchsia FoXXX (SEA), Jacqueline Hyde (SEA), and many more!

Check back for weekly updates for INDULGENCE.

Cabaret-A sing-a-long for everyone (over 21 :)...)-PDX

2008-12-05T15:12:00.000-08:00

This Saturday (12/6/08), you will experience the movie Cabaret like you've never experienced it before. There will dancing, burlesque, Liza...and all at the historic Bagdad Theatre on SE Hawthorne.

Come dressed to impress as your best Liza...cash prize for the costume contest.

Ballet just became more sexy and queer and naughty

2008-11-16T23:12:00.001-08:00

Cheeseburger Dinner Theatre

THE NUTCRACKER

A BURLESQUE-BALLET

Mistress Dawn

Starring

The Portlandian Theatrical Society

A visit from Portland's Thinnest Santa Claus - Tres Shannon

And get your night caps on for an after-show with

The Karaoke From Hell Band

One night only! Friday, December 5^th.

Doors open at 7:00pm, Show at 7:30pm

East Portland Eagles Lodge #3256 SE 50^th and Hawthorne Blvd.

VIP Table Reservations $10-$15

Call for Reservations ~ 503-285-6786

THE CAST

Allison May- The Uber group's very own queer thespian stars as the fantabulous preteen queen of the ballet scene, "Clara"

Melinda Haines- Expect a super unexpected appearance by her alter ego, Mitzy Muffbaumer

Dawn Panttaja- Karaoke From Hell co-founder as "The Mom"

Timothy Scarrott- The benevolent founder of the Uber Group as "The Cavalier"

William Lund III- local playwright as "The Rat King"

Kira Hannum- Vice-President Elect of The Portlandian Theatrical Society as "Drosselmeyer"

Julie Johnson- "Miss Julie, if you please," as "Arabia"

Clay Neal- Portland's unsung hero of The Dance as "The Sugar Plum Fairy"

Lenore Nash- creative non-fiction scholar, Lenore Nevermore as "The Maid"

Alexandra Panttaja- Aika, The Ballet Ninja as "Columbine"

www.theatreuberalles.com

theatreuberalles@yahoo.com

Feminine Movement-The Art of Burlesque

2008-11-11T15:00:00.001-08:00

Coming December 9^th to In Other Words (8 NE Killingsworth) at 6p will be a night of tantalizing education and fun. Sahara Dunes, Portland's own burlesque artist and proprietress of Burly Girl Productions, brings you Feminine Movement-The Art of Burlesque, an evening of learning, moving, and fun. Sahara will educate you on the history of burlesque starting with the 1800's right up to current revival. Then she'll get you up and moving with a few of her favorite burlesque moves. And to end the night, there will be a screening of A Wink and A Smile, a burlesque documentary about 10 women who attend Seattle's Academy of Burlesque and how it changed their life forever. It also stars Miss Indigo Blue along with some other great Seattle burlesque performers.

This is a night not to miss. Plus there will be some goodies to munch on and some delicious beverages to drink.

Sliding scale of $5-$10 at the door

Event doors open at 6p

For any further questions, please email Sahara Dunes at saharadunes@gmail.com

Super Queer-A Lusty Fun Extravaganza

2008-10-25T13:20:00.000-07:00

This vaudevillian experience comes to you November 1, 2008 at Berbati Pan. You will experience much more then burlesque. There will be fire dancers, contortionists, drag kings, drag queens, bellydancing...and of course BURLESQUE.

Tickets are $10 pre-sale or $15 at the doors.

Visit www.myspace.com/sqlfx for more information.

Burlesque in Corvallis...THAT'S RIGHT FOLKS!

2008-10-03T11:41:00.000-07:00

Burlesque is invading Corvallis, OR...Land of the Beavers! Beavers rock-OREGON STATE ALL THE WAY.

Anyway.......

Janikea Productions is bringing one hellva show to Platnium Club the night of October 10th.

Burlesque hotties-

Sahara Dunes

Charlotte Treuse

Baby Le'Strange

will be shakin' for the city of Corvallis and will also be the special judges in the Biggest Tease Contest.

Karina Dale and Burly Girl Creations will have naughty goodies on sale.

And there will be a body painting contest.

For more information, visit www.platninumvenue.com

XOXOXXX

Hawthorne Theatre presents.....

2008-10-01T13:31:00.000-07:00

Sugar Q Burlesque

***These ladies are Portland's very own Pussycat Dolls!***

~*~*~Every Thursday this month, they will have a great show for you folks at The Hawthorne Theatre~*~*~

~I will be heading to see them October 9th.....~

2008-09-25T09:10:00.001-07:00

Nightcap at The Triple Door-Seattle, WA

2008-09-24T21:57:00.000-07:00

This is from our sister up north. They have one hellva burlesque scene up there and if you're up that way, you should check it out!!!
XOXOXXX

LILY VERLAINE BRINGS ART TO THE VARIETY SHOW IN "NIGHTCAP AT THE TRIPLE DOOR"
SATURDAY OCTOBER 4, 2008 10:30 PM

216 UNION ST. SEATTLE WA 98102
WWW.THETRIPLEDOOR.NET

206-838-4333

Lily Verlaine, Seattle Burlesque Starlet and director of Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker, has a new project… Nightcap At The Triple Door. A showcase of talent from numerous disciplines by performers at the top of their fields, NIGHTCAP brings the bawdy, the brainy, and the boisterous together in a late-night variety show based on different artistic themes and performers that change month to month.

The October installment of NIGHTCAP will feature "Hello In There" a silent play by Heidi Heimarck, live music by The Seattle Freelance String Quartet, Vienna La Rouge in her final Seattle performance, Ruby Mimosa of The Atomic Bombshells and The Aerialistas: Seattle's Original Aerial Girl-Gang. Jasper McCann hosts and the evening is infused with the presence of the "Living, Breathing Work Of Art", Lily Verlaine.

Don't miss NIGHTCAP'S second installment. 10:30 p.m., October 4, 2008 at the illustrious Triple Door. The Triple Door is located at 216 Union St. Seattle, Washington 98101. For tickets, call 206-838-4333 or buy online at http://www.thetripledoor.net/event.aspx?eid=3509&venue=mainstage. The show is 21+.

The first ever Tease-O-Rama Roadshow

2008-09-19T21:40:00.000-07:00

Baby Doe Productions and LiftOff! are proud to bring you….

"The Best of The Best in New Burlesque"
Announces TEASE-O-RAMA ROADSHOW 2008!
Presented by
Zumanity™ – The Sensual Side of Cirque Du Soleil
In Association with Hustler Hollywood
Good Gals Inc. and BUST Magazine

Tease-O-Rama—The World's PREMIERE International Burlesque Showcase and Convention—is taking it on the road in 2008! Over 200 Gorgeous Gals and Guys in 10 Daring Dazzling Days of Madcap Mirth and Misadventure! All the Glamour and Excitement you've come to expect from Tease-O-Rama—only MORE of it!

TEASE-O-RAMA ROADSHOW 2008 LOCATION:
*Swinging It in Seattle, September 26th at the Triple Door
*Pumping It In Portland, September 27th at the Bossanova
*Aweing them in Ashland, September 29th at the Armory
*Shaking and Shimmying in San Francisco, October 2nd – 5th at The Rickshaw, Bimbo's 365 Club, an El Cerrito Speakeasy

Tease-O-Rama 2008—over 10 delirious days and nights!
The Brightest Stars in the Glittering Galaxy of burlesque return for "The Best of The Best in New Burlesque!" Jaw-dropping entertainment by night, "How to" classes by day (check out the website for a full listing of classes!) ! See the show this year—BE the show next year!

THE BIG BOOK OF BURLESQUE MAKES ITS DEBUT!
Tease-O-Rama's annual official event program has now expanded to include the FIRST EVER guide to all things burlesque. This is THE sourcebook on burlesque today for fans, event producers, performers and interested observers! The Big Book Of Burlesque will be given on entry to all Tease-O-Rama attendees in all cities.

It's Gals and Gags Galore! Old Fashioned burlesque as YOU like it! Ooh La La!

GET DETAILS AT:
www.teaseorama.com

Who is Performing at Tease-O-Rama 2008?
Join us at the 2008 Roadshow Featuring....
Your Tease-O-Rama Emcee, Miss Kitten on the Keys!
The Incredible Catherine D'Lish
Dirty Martini - New York City
The legendary Satan's Angel
Tease-O-Rama and Ostrich.com Present Michelle L'amour - Chicago
Lola the Vamp - Australia
The Devil-Ettes - San Francisco
Kellita of Hot Pink Feathers - San Francisco

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE…
Friday October 2nd – Rare SF Appearance by Zumanity Performers!

TANTALIZING TROUPES!
Hot Pink Feathers - SF
The Twilight Vixen Revue - Oakland
San Francisco's Kitty Kitty Bang Bang - SF
Myths and Legends - LA
Clandestine - SF
Ooh la La Bellydance - SF
The Cock-Ts - SF
Diamond Daggers - SF
Rev. Spooky LeStrange & Her Billion Dollar Baby Dolls - New Orleans
SF Boylesque – SF
Circle Tribal - Ashland (Ashland ONLY!)

SEDUCTIVE SOLO SIRENS AND DAZZLING DUOS AND TRIOS!
Special Co-Emcee for October 4th ONLY - Peaches Christ
Miss Indigo Blue - Seattle {See her in Seattle, PDX and SF!}
Jo Boobs - NYC
Kitten de Ville - LA
Mimi LeMeaux - San Diego
Cardinal Cyn - Austin
Kalani Kokonuts - Las Vegas
The Von Foxies - Seattle {Seattle ONLY}
Waxie Moon - Seattle {Seattle ONLY}
Vivienne VaVoom - Denver
Amber Ray - NYC
Delirium Tremens - Brooklyn
Isis Starr - SF
Alotta Boutte - SF
Harvest Moon - Brooklyn
Sparkly Devil & Jerkfried - SF
The Flying Fox - SF
Holiday O'Hara - SF
Chica Boom – SF
Evie Lovelle – LA
Veruca Honeyscotch - NYC
Roky Roulette - SF
Ava Garter - LA
Scotty the Blue Bunny - SF
Miz Ginger Snapz - Seattle {Portland only!}
Midnite Martini - Denver
Amelie Soleil - UK
Bobbie Burlesque - LA
Ernie Von Schmaltz - Redmond
Burgundy Brixx - Vancouver, Canada {see her in Seattle ONLY}
Tatah DuJour - Key West
Tana the Tattooed Lady - PDX {See her in Portland, Seattle, Ashland ONLY!}
Meghan Mayhem – Honolulu {Portland and SF}
Hottie McNaughty - Seattle {in Portland ONLY}
Cherokee Rose - Chicago
Delilah - SF
Foxy Tann – Minneapolis
Inga Ingenue – Seattle {in Seattle ONLY}
Shabnam – SF
Charlotte Truse – PDX {in Portland ONLY}
Pookie Patootie - NYC
Pervy Princesses - Seattle {in Portland ONLY}
Honey Touche' - Denver
Mynx D'Meanor - San Diego
Polly Wood – Seattle
Sophia Sirena - LA
Flame Cynders - LA
Topaz - Chicago
Perillium - SF
Baby Le Strange -PDX {in Portland ONLY}
Sydni Deveraux - Seattle {in Seattle ONLY}
Bombshell Betty – SF
Ben DeLaCreme – Seattle {in Seattle ONLY}
Dottie Lux - SF
Fanny Tastic - Chicago
La Cholita - LA
Mimi First - Chicago
Ravenna Black – Seattle
Mitzy Cream - Canada
Sahara Dunes - PDX {Portland and Ashland ONLY!}
Devillia de Dallas - SF
Dominique Trixx - IL
Sadie LaGuerre - PDX

Live Music!
March Fourth - Portland only
Hamfist - Ashland only

Your DJ for Tease-O-Rama!
DJ Delachaux

Wednesday 9/24 Seattle Pre-Party at the W Hotel, 7pm-9pm FREE
W Seattle, Living Room & W Bar, 1112 4th Avenue, Seattle , WA 98101
Get glam and strut on over to W Seattle to meet a few of the foxy and fabulous entertainers of Tease-O-Rama. Enjoy a glass of bubbly provided by Veuve Clicquot and other tantalizing treats while you groove to the swanky sounds of celebrity DJ, The California Kid.
RSVP: wseattle.rsvpevents@whotels.com

Thursday 9/25 Seattle Meet Tease-O-Rama and Mingle Party at The Noc Noc, 9pm - $10
Noc Noc, 1516 2nd Ave. Seattle, WA 98101
Hosted by Burlycon

Thursday 10/02 Meet & Mingle at the Rickshaw Stop with Bardot A Go Go DJ's, 9pm - $8
The Riskshaw Stop, 155 Fell Street, San Francisco CA
Your hosts Kingfish & Eddie of Hubba Hubba Revue - SF
Trixy Vixen - UK
Lady Monster - SF
Ruby Fuerza - SF
Peekaboo Burlesque - SF
The Sugarplum Elves - SF
Bunny Pistol - SF
The Honey Buns - Chicago
Ruby White - SF
Belles Du Jour – SF
Ms Violetta Beretta - Hawaii
Bombshell Betty Burlesqueteers – SF
HoopGirl – SF
Kiki Bomb - SF

GET DETAILS AT:
www.teaseorama.com