Portland HOTTEST burlesque revue-check out this week!

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

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!

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

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...

...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

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

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.

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

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

Nightcap at The Triple Door-Seattle, WA

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

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