Banned Books

Naked Girls Reading caps off Banned Books Week on Sept. 30 at the Everleigh Social Club.  All the readings will be from the ALA banned and challenged book list.  Reading will be Michelle L’amour, Greta Layne, Mimi First, last month’s winner of So You Wanna Be a Naked Girl, and the Naughty Professor. Get your [reservations] now!

The Superstars Are Coming!

Prepare for burlesque royalty! The Superstars of Burlesque are back and heading to Chicago on September 16th!  Performing at the Park West in 2 shows only (8 and 10pm) are Michelle L’amour, Julie Atlas Muz, Kalani Kokonuts, Hot Toddy, The Stage Door Johnnies, Dirty Martini, Tigger!,The Chicago Starlets, Indigo Blue, Trixie Little and the Evil Hate Monkey, Roxi D’Lite!  All hosted by Mr. Showbiz, Murray Hill!  Each performer is a Burlesque Hall of Fame Title Holder.  [Tickets] are available now online, or IN PERSON at Studio L’amour, the Park West box office or Taboo Tabou!

Then on September 17th, we have Superstar Workshops at Studio L’amour! There are 4 spots left for Hot Toddy and Kalani Kokonuts. [Register] now!

6pm-7pm: “Jazz Dancing for Burlesque” with Hot Toddy

Dance class focusing on the 40s/50s style dance, using isolation, jazz technique, and Fosse style dance movements that can be used to bring extra style to your burlesque routines.


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7:15pm-8:15pm: “Costuming Glamour” with Kalani Kokonuts

Costuming and Presentation
Kalani Kokonuts will work with you as a group as well as one on one.
- Basics of costuming and how to stand out from the crowd.
- How to create powerful and dynamic acts.
- How to get ideas and inspiration which works for anyone.
- How to create color combinations
- 20 most common mistakes that amateur performers make in costuming as well as props.
- How to get the most bang for your buck while looking like you spent a fortune.
- How to rhinestone to dazzle and create depth.
- Please bring your ideas

Dr. Sketchy’s says…RELAX!

If you like the 80s and you like to draw, this is the event for you! We’ve got Sasha Darling as your crimped hair model and Frenchie Kiss performs to an 80s classic!  Bring your sketch pads and skinny ties.  August 14th, 2-5pm, at the Everleigh Social Club. BYOB [Reservations] recommended.

 

Live NEW’D Girls – July 30

 

Join us on July 30th at Martyrs for an entire show filled with brand new acts!  Featured soloists are Lily Bloom, Dottie LaVie, Sasha Darling, Nora Gretz, Rhonda Vous, Ivy Fabulous, Dominique Trixx, Honey Halfpint, Kami Oh!, Greta Layne, Ginny Fizz, and Lady Ginger! There’s also a new duet by Frenchie Kiss and Jett Adore and a new Starlets group act that is sure to make you hot under the collar! Also, Michelle L’amour gives her Chicago debut of ‘Whole Lotta L’amour’!  And your host, Pierre Jean Pierre St. Pierre is back from Denver, and L’amourchestra provides the bawdy beats.  The last show we had at Martyrs sold out, so get your [tickets] asap!

 

Straight Outta Clothes and Grab My Junk!

Naked Girls Reading is on July 15th with the most fun topic we’ve ever tackled…HIP HOP!

Michelle L’amour, Greta Layne, Mimi First and special guest Rhonda Vous will be throwing it down with attitude.  We’ll be featuring Jay-Z, Ice-T, LL Cool J,  Busta Rhymes, and so much more!  We also have DJ Ajent Orange bringin’ the beats!  We have all been looking forward to this theme for a long time.  Don’t miss it!  [Tix] available now!

Then on July 16, it’s time for Grab My Junk!

It’s a burlesque and game show all in one! Featuring Jo Boobs, Jonny Porkpie, Michelle L’amour, Stella LaRocque and Lady Ginger!  The show is July 16 at the Everleigh Social Club at 9pm. [Tix] available now!

Submit!

Naked Girls Reading is back with the Literary Honors Award!

If you are a writer, or know someone who is, submit your work now through September 1st to the Naked Girls.  We will read every submission and pick the top 5 finalists. Those finalists will be passed on to our judges, professional writers, and a winner will be chosen.  The winner last year received $500, a certificate, a feature on our site, and street cred!  The award ceremony will take place in November.  Do a little summer writing and show us what you’ve got!  We can’t wait to read your work! Details available [here].

Summer Student Showcase

The new session begins the week of June 27th at Studio L’amour.  [Registration] is now open for all classes!

And now it’s time for the Summer Student Showcase!

This show features 14 new teasers: Boobs Radley, Alexa Luthor, Piper Blew, Chestminster Abbey, Phaedra Black, Stacia Dahl, Maven Johnson, Ray Ray Sunshine, Madame Styletto, Scarlett Webb, Collette Call, Summer Lovin’, Rosy Cheeks, and Bianca Bella! [Tickets] are now available for this show.  It is also Studio L’amour’s 3 year anniversary! Come celebrate with us!

RIPE

 

 

 

 

Join Michelle L’amour and Greta Layne for a special edition of Naked Girls Reading on June 17th at the Everleigh Social Club! RIPE pairs erotic stories with wine and chocolate provided by Vosges Chocolates.  We are very excited to bring this to you! [Tickets] are available now and the price includes the wine and chocolate.

 

 

 

 

 

Summer in Paris

Dr. Sketchy’s, your favorite figure drawing event, is on June 12th!

Join us at the Everleigh Social Club, 2-5pm on June 12th for a Summer in Paris theme! The featured model is Frenchie Kiss and your dancer will be Dominique Trixx (it’s also her birthday!). Bring your sketch pads and some cake for Dominique and have yourself a good time! BYOB

Off to Vegas!

We’re all heading out to Las Vegas to perform at the Burlesque Hall of Fame!

It’s June 2-5 at the Orleans Hotel.  We’ll be performing on Superstar Sunday, June 5th alongside Michelle L’amour, Dirty Martini, Julie Atlas Muz, Hot Toddy, Kitten DeVille, Trixie Little, The Evil Hate Monkey, Gigi and Pop, Tigger!, and Kalani Kokonuts! What a line up! All hosted by Nadine Dubois and Pierre Jean Pierre St. Pierre.