Calendar of Portland Burlesque Events

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Ballet just became more sexy and queer and naughty

Cheeseburger Dinner Theatre

THE NUTCRACKER

A BURLESQUE-BALLET

by

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 5th.

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

East Portland Eagles Lodge #3256 SE 50th 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

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Feminine Movement-The Art of Burlesque

Coming December 9th 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

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Super Queer-A Lusty Fun Extravaganza


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.

Friday, October 3, 2008

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

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Hawthorne Theatre presents.....



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.....~

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

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+.