xox, Ms. Bea Haven: John Hughes Tribute Class tomorrow

Volume 2, Issue 23
7 August, 2009

Dearest Kats and Kittens,

It’s raining here today, and I think I know why.  If you want to celebrate a real Chicago icon, come out to the Galaxie tomorrow at 12:30.  We’re doing an all-John-Hughes-film-soundtrack day in burlesque class.  Come dance to some amazing (Seriously.  AMAZING) new wave and rock from the 80’s, learn a few sexy moves, and give Mr. Hughes the send-off he deserves.

In other news…

Did you miss the Girlie-Q Variety Hour at Naked July?  Well, never fear, because there is ample opportunity to see the Girlie-Qs every Sunday at Joie De Vine’s bartop burlesque with our classy, sassy flavor.  (It’s not to be missed!) and even learn a step or two for yourself with Ms. Bea’s Art of Burlesque Classes, back at Galaxie Chicago!  Come out and see us sometime.

THIS WEEK
Beginning Burlesque Class
Saturday at 12:30,
Galaxie Chicago, 2603 W. Barry
(Corner of Rockwell & Barry)
$15/class, all are welcome

Wardrobe for this week: Bras, Panties and Gloves
This week’s tune-age: Music from John Hughes soundtracks

Interested in burlesque, but you’re not quite ready to jump off into the deep end into public performance? Then try this basic how-to class that combines a great workout with mini-routines aimed at having fun, finding your “sexy place”, and getting in shape. Each two to three week period, we will work the removal of one item of clothing (gloves, bras, boy shorts, dresses) or play with a prop (canes, small fans, chairs). There is no nudity in this class.

Sunday, August 9
(EVERY SUNDAY, BUNNIES!)
8pm and 9:30pm
Girlie-Q Presents: Salon de Vine
Joie de Vine, 1744 W. Balmoral @ Ravenswood
No Cover
Presenting Girlie-Q’s rotating cast of hotties in a bar revue in one of Chicago’s most intimate spaces.  Come and sample fine wines and handcrafted cocktails, enjoy glamorous queer burlesque performance, and revel in the beauty of one of Andersonville’s hidden gems.  This week stars: Cruel Valentine, the Girlie-Q return of former ensemble member Oosha Boom (who’s been living in ALASKA, peeps!), Tribal Bellydancer Jolie and Ms. Bea Haven.  No cover, huge outdoor patio, HUGE wine list, free parking, located three blocks west of Clark Street on Balmoral.

NEXT WEEKEND
Saturday, August 15 (NEW DATE) @ 11pm
Le Cabaret Erotique
Uncommon Ground
1401 W. Devon
$15 suggested donation
(Nobody turned away for lack of funds)
Come and watch Girlie-Q do “classic with a twist” in the prettiest and classiest room in town. Featuring Chicago’s queerest cast of burlesque hotties, a unique variety of acts, and a carefully curated show, you will be dazzled, enchanted, and definitely entertained.

Starring: The Amazing, Bendable Posable Dolls of Doom (Lola Martinet & Tila von Twirl), Honey La Fleur, Tribal Bellydancer Jolie, Plucky Rosenthal, Scarlett D’Evil and the Putterbaugh Sisters!

This is burlesque the way your grandma saw it–gorgeous nightclub atmosphere, leather banquettes, a full cocktail menu with fine spirits & classic cocktails and a dinner menu made of the finest locally-grown organic ingredients. Come early for dinner; stay late (11:30 pm start time) for the show.

xox,
Ms. Bea Haven
The Great Chicago Fire

P.S.  Looking for something to do TONIGHT!? Check out the latest Ms. Bea’s must-see: The Flesh Hungry Dog Show!

Friday, August 7, 2009, 9 p.m.
Jackhammer, 6406 N. Clark St.
Presenting a decadent night of rock and burlesque fun with 8 Inch Betsy, Super Happy Fun Time Burlesque, and The Cathy Santonies. The show also features “The Bag of Fun” prize giveaways from The Pleasure Chest  DJ Sky spins between the bands, and Chicago rock impresario Gary Airedale hosts.