Where in the World is Miss RunAround Sue?

From the Mixed of Files of RunAround Sue,
Catch her if you can……

1/29 Jazz and Sketch Night (NYC)

Our co-founder Miss RunAround Sue will be modeling at the Society of Illustrators’ “Jazz and Sketch Night” Every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:30-9:30 the society books live music and models for your drawing pleasure. Join professional illustrators as well as students for an enjoyable evening of figure drawing. Located at 128 E. 63rd between Park and Lexington. Don’t forget to check out their current exhibit while you’re there… and of course grab a drink from the bar!
($15 admission, $7 students)


1-30 – “Let’s Misbehave In the Flesh: A Cole Porter Burlesque Tribute” (NYC)

Our sister company, Bleeding Hearts Burlesque, joins forces with the legendary Miss Amber Ray for “Let’s Misbehave In the Flesh: A Cole Porter Burlesque Tribute”

Join NYC's brightest cabaret and burlesque stars as they are accompanied byNew York based traditional jazz repertory ensemble, Grandpa Mussellman andthe Syncopates on January 30th at the Living Theatre.This stellar combination joins forces to raise money and awareness for Mister Artsee - a non-profit organization that aims to bring contemporary art to the community using a cutting-edge art vehicle that will host temporary exhibitions, site-installations, live performances, and classes (www. misterartsee. org) .By using a slow and steady form of philanthropy,this production will tantalize you with a night of theatrical and musicalreflection of the Fabulous, Naughty and Legendary life of songwriter ColePorter. Tribute Cocktails will be served compliments of 44 Degrees North.You just enjoy the show - we'll take care of the rest.Where, you ask? All the details are listed below:"Let's Misbehave In The Flesh: A Cole Porter Tribute" Friday, Jan.30th @ The Living Theater21 Clinton Street - www. livingtheatre.orgDoors at 10:30, Show at 11pmFeaturing Cabaret and Burlesque Stars:Tigger!
Little Brooklyn
Lady RizoDaniel IsengartRunAround SueDewitt LeFlemmingMs.Tickleand Amber Ray Money will be raised for art foundation misterartsee http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vbWlzdGVyYXJ0c2Vl.org/mission.html Tickets are $25, 5$ discount for those dressed in Cabaret or vintage Glamour.

1/31 – Sugar Shack Goes North, Club Helsinki (Great Barrington, Mass)

New York City's own Sugar Shack Burlesque has set up a home away from home here in the Berkshires. Their once a month visits have become the talk of the town since they began in Summer and will continue to turn heads this winter. Co-producers and performers RunAround Sue and Legs Malone present an evening of burlesque and side show with some very special guests direct from the Big Apple. Sugar Shack Burlesque has been keeping it sweet since 2006, throwing parties and creating intriguing and fun events at a variety of venues including New York City's The Slipper Room, Lotus, The Kraine Street Theater, Jalopy Speakeasy, and Brooklyn's own Galapagos Art Space. Their more outrageous shows include roller-skating go-go girls, fire dancers and aerial artists suspended from the ceiling. The ladies regularly produce NYC's ONLY burlesque dance party at the famed East Village haunt Niagara where burlesque stars both established and rising perform the first Wednesday of every month. From classic to comedic acts, these ladies encompass a wonderful slice of the vibrant neo-burlesque scene in New York City. Come on out and see what the buzz is all about!

Two Shows! 8pm, 10:30pm. Hosted by The World Famous *BOB* with special guest performer The Lady Aye and as always the Ladies of the Shack, Legs Malone and Miss RunAround Sue.

2/2 – The Legs Malone Show (Williamsburg, Brooklyn)

Sugar Shack Burlesque’s Partner in Crime, Legs Malone, brings you The Legs Malone Show at Public Assembly (formerly Galapagos in Williamsburg, BK)the first Monday of every month.. Producer and host Legs Malone will bring to the stage a beautifully distilled mix of burlesque, sideshow, and variety acts in a salon-style format mixing humor, beauty and classic entertainment. Come have a drink with Miss Sue while she cheers on her favorite gal!


2/04 – Shaken and Stirred, NYC’s ONLY Burlesque DanceParty, (NYC)

Sugar Shack presents Shaken and Stirred!
NYC's ONLY Burlesque Dance Party!
Niagara - 7th Street and Avenue A
Wednesday, February 4th
Doors at 9:30, $8

With Burlesque lovelies Harvest Moon and Melody Sweets and go-go by gorgeous La Maia and January's go-go contest winner Janie Gunn! Hosted by the Ladies of the Shack, Miss RunAround Sue and Legs Malone! The best dance music in NYC by our heartthrob DJ Jess of Indierotica! FREE SHOTS throughout the night provided courtesy of North 44! Our infamous go-go contest before midnight and, if you're lucky, the downright notorious makeout minute!

Bring your friends, lovers and everyone in between!


2/5 – Thirst Fursdays Anti-Mag Happy Hour (NYC) – Celebrating Lady D’s BDAY!

With this happy hour Editor-In Chief, Jo Ann Duggins, and Events Coordinator, Miss RunAround Sue, are bringing back the art of conversation! Finally a night to chill, have some drinks and chat up some interesting folks. Performances brought to you by Sugar Shack Burlesque with the Lovely Legs Malone, Veronica Vrroom, Marlo de Marquise and Mr. Kenny Law. Nurse Bettie (107 Norfolk St.) 6:30-9:30




2/6 - A Good Old Fashioned Burlesque Show, Palace of Wonders (DC)

Sugar Shack Burlesque is the candied cherry atop NYC's Neo-Burlesque scene. Co-producers RunAround Sue and Legs Malone bring you the finest of NYC burlesque in events all over New York City and now Washington, DC!! With special guest from the south, Boo Boo Darlin and guest from the North, Ruby Valentine. Doors at 6pm, Show at 10pm. $10

2/11- Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Richmond Branch (RVA)

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School is a little Brooklyn drawing club that that has become an international community. This month Deanna Danger will bring to life the theme: The Prom Your Mamma Warned you About. On Feb. 11th, Gallery 5 will open their doors from 6-9 for the second Dr. Sketchy's in the River City. For only 10$ artists can tease their imagination, saddle up to the bar, and sketch away. For more information please visit www.drsketchy.com and to contact our Headmistress please email drsketchysrva@gmail.com.

2/12 – Sugar Shack South Auditions (RVA)

Focusing on the works of Cole Porter. Burlesque dancers and variety performers are encourage to audition to a piece written or inspired by the legendary composer. Auditions will be held at Gallery 5 (200 W Marshall St)from 7-9. Please bring your accompaniment on an ipod. Email sugarshacksouth@gmail.com with any questions. Production date is 3/14 at Gallery 5.



2/13 – The Broken Heats Bash (Bellmore, Long Island)

Don't spend Valentine's Day alone, come to THE BROKEN HEART'S BASH and wake up w/ a complete stranger. Our lineup includes The Vinyl Stash, Dangered Ace; featuring Paul Ranieri, myspace. com/ranieribass , and Burlesque performances by Legs Malone, the girl with the 34 1/2 inch inseam, and RunAround Sue The Moving Violation – both of Sugar Shack Burlesque!So, don't be bitter and alone on Valentine's Eve, be bitter in a room full of people.As always, we will be raising awareness of PROTECT. org, The National Organization To Protect Children, Protect advocates a "pro-child, anti-crime" agenda, which combines traditionally liberal positions on child protection with traditionally conservative positions on crime. Protect's pro-child agenda includes legal advocacy for child victims and reform and adequate funding of child protective services. Its anti-crime agenda includes stronger criminal sentencing, surveillance and containment of released sex offenders and increased funding for law enforcement. Contact bellmojo@gmail.com for more information.

2/14 – A Burlesque Love Affair, Jalopy School of Music (Red Hook, Brooklyn)

Sugar Shack Burlesque joins forces with Ixion Burlesque for a Special Burlesque Love Affair. Legendary magician, Albert Cadabra, hosts an evening of live music and lovely Ladies. Come fall in love with RunAround Sue, Legs Malone and Gal Friday while they shimmy and shake to the piano styling’s of Albert Garzon with special guest vocalist.

2/15 – RunAround Sue hosts Kitty Nights! (NYC)

Every Sunday at 9pm Fem Appeal wrangles up the sauciest dames for your viewing pleasure at Bar on A (10th St. and Ave. A). This special Valentine’s show is hosted by non other than Miss RunAround Sue.


2/23 – The Jazz Stripper (Williamsburg Brooklyn)

It’s Nasty Canasta’s birthday! And what better way to celebrate than an entire evening dedicated to numbers inspired by the works of Neil Diamond. You won’t want to miss this! At Public Assembly (formerly Galapagos) Doors at 8, Show t 10 $10




2/28 – Sugar Shack Heads North (Great Barrinton, Mass)

That’s right sweethearts – back up to the Lovely Berkshires! From classic to comedic acts, these ladies encompass a wonderful slice of the vibrant neo-burlesque scene in New York City. Come on out and see what the buzz is all about!
Two Shows! 8pm, 10:30pm
XOXO,
RunAround Sue

Six Weeks in the Sugar Shack: Burlesque Workshop Series at the Firehouse

Sugar Shack Burlesque announces "Six weeks in the Sugar Shack: Burlesque Workshop Series" at the Firehouse Theatre (www.firehousetheatre.org) in Richmond, Virginia. Classes begin Monday 2/16 through 3/23 from 7-9pm. Classes will occur every week alternating between Monday and Sunday evenings (2/16, 2/22, 3/2, 3/8, 3/16, 3/22). Classes will cover topics such as Burlesque History, Basic Moves, Costuming, Choreography, Tassel Twirling, Pastie Making, Fan Dancing, and Character Development. The final class will be a dress rehearsal for the class recital which will occur at the Firehouse on March 30th at 8pm.

In addition to Miss Sue, classes will be taught by Gal Friday, teaching the signature New York School of Burlesque Classic Moves Routine, Nasty Canasta from Pinchbottom Burlesque and Sugar Shack Burlesque's partner in crime, Miss Legs Malone. All guest teachers are professional Burlesque dancers currently working in the vibrant NYC burlesque scene. Classes are 300$ for the series.


Miss Sue currently produces monthly burlesque shows in NYC, Brooklyn, Massachusetts, and Washington DC. In addition to founding NYC's only burlesque danceparty, Shaken and Stirred, Miss Sue is also the resident Burlesque Producer for the Living Theatre in Manhattan. This summer she brought burlesque to the Hamptons with a weekly show at the beautiful Sole East in Montauk. She has had the honor of performing at the Slipper Room, Starshine Burlesque, Sweet and Nasty Burlesque, The Jalopy Music School, Ars Nova, Galapagos and many other enchanting venues. In addition, Miss Sue is the founder and producer of Bleeding Hearts Burlesque, the only non-profit burlesque company in the country. She looks forward to sharing the positive and cheeky experience of burlesque with the lovely ladies of Richmond.

For more information and to register for class, please email Miss RunAround Sue at sugarshacksouth@gmail.com

Six Weeks in the Sugar Shack: Burlesque Workshop Series at the Firehouse

Sugar Shack Burlesque announces "Six weeks in the Sugar Shack: Burlesque Workshop Series" at the Firehouse Theatre (www.firehousetheatre.org) beginning Monday 2/19 through 3/23 from 7-9pm. Classes will occur every week alternating between Monday and Sunday evenings. Classes will cover topics such as Burlesque History, Basic Moves, Costuming and Choreography, Tassel Twirling and Pastie Making, Fan and Chair Dancing, Character Development, and the Modern Twist on the Vintage Tease. The final class will be a dress rehearsal for the class recital which will occur at the Firehouse on March 30th at 8pm. In addition to Miss Sue, classes will be taught by professional Burlesque dancers currently working in the vibrant NYC burlesque scene. Classes are 300$ for the series.
Miss Sue currently produces monthly burlesque shows in NYC, Brooklyn, Massachusetts, and Washington DC. In addition to founding NYC's only burlesque danceparty, Shaken and Stirred, Miss Sue is also the resident Burlesque Producer for the Living Theatre in Manhattan. This summer she brought burlesque to the Hamptons with a weekly show at the beautiful Sole East in Montauk. She has had the honor of performing at the Slipper Room, Starshine Burlesque, Sweet and Nasty Burlesque, The Jalopy Music School, Ars Nova, Galapagos and many other enchanting venues. In addition, Miss Sue is the founder and producer of Bleeding Hearts Burlesque, the only non-profit burlesque company in the country. She looks forward to sharing the positive and cheeky experience of burlesque with the lovely ladies of Richmond.

For more information and to register for class, please email Miss RunAround Sue at sugarshacksouth@gmail.com

Photo Credit: Ted D'occtavio

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Announces theme for this week's session

Join us this wednesday, Jan. 14th from 6-9 at Gallery 5 when we present to you Atilla as The Snow Queen. A costumed model, uniquely dressed set, and silly contests will inspire your imagination like you never thought possible.

Come Drink and Draw with us!

Dr. Sketchys Anti-Art School debuts in Richmond this Wed. at Gallery 5

Join us this wed. from 6-9 @ Gallery 5 (200 Marshall St.) when the international drawing club, Dr.Sketchy's Anti-Art School, debuts in Richmond. Silly Contests and costumed models are only part of what makes this a unique drawing session. Wanna know more? Well, how about you come by and see us....

January Burlesque News -Auditions, Inaugurations, DanceParties, Cole Porter, TRASH! and the Berkshires

January 7th:

SHAKEN AND STIRRED (NY), NIAGARA (7TH AND A) 9:30 DOORS,
We sure are starting off the year right... not only with the most delicious huckleberry vodka shots (from North 44 degrees) but also with the darling burlesque beauties we have lined up for Wed. Night. Join the ladies of Starshine Burlesque, Little Brooklyn and Creamy Stevens, along with your hosts for the evening - Miss RunAround Sue and Legs Malone. And what a special treat we have for you! Gracing our go-go boxes this month are none other than Miss Coney Island, Gal Friday and the soon to be expatriot, Pinkie Special.... FREE SHOTS and our infamous Go-Go Contest at midnight.

And, as always - the amazingly devilishly handsome DJ Jess
(INDIEROTICA) on the tables. 8$, Doors at 9:30.... Niagara, the corner of 7th and A - East Village.

Jan.12th:
SUGAR SHACK SOUTH AUDITIONS (VA), GALLERY 5 (2OO MARSHALL) 6-8
Miss RunAround Sue will be joined by fellow Sugar Shack producer Legs Malone on Jan. 12th for Sugar Shack South Auditions. Perfomers are asked to prepare one burlesque piece either classic or modern. Miss Sue is looking more for heart than polish, so works in progress are completely acceptable. No prior experience is required. If performers do not have a piece to present they are still encouraged to come. In addition to prepared pieces, performers will participate in simple movement excercises and improvs. Please bring your music on an ipod. Photos are not required but always appreciated. If you have any other questions, please email sugarshacksouth@gmail.com

Jan. 14th
DR.SKETCHY'S RVA OPENS
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School is a little Brooklyn drawing club that that has become an international community. Founded in 2005 by artist Molly Crabapple, Dr.Sketchy's is a drawing session where the models are costumed performers: Burlesque Dancers, Circus Freaks, Puppeteers.... and the artists are welcome to drink, draw and participate in silly contests (Best left handed sketch? Model's favorite image?). Dr. Sketchy's has expanded to over 50 cities including Tokyo, Rome, London, Paris, Melbourne and now - Richmond. NYC Burlesque producer, Miss RunAround Sue, has stepped up to play the part of HeadMistress of the RVA branch and is scouring the streets of Richmond to bring forth the most engaging models for your artistic development. On Jan. 14th, Gallery 5 will open their doors from 6-9 for the first Dr. Sketchy's in the River City. For only 10$ artists can tease their imagination, sadle up to the bar, and sketch away. For more information please visit www.drsketchy.com and to contact our Headmistress please email drsketchysrva@gmail.com.

Jan. 20th
YELP'S NYC INAUGURATION BALL (NY), Country - 90 Madison Ave

Join Yelp! New York for an exciting evening of epic proportions at Country on Madison Avenue!
In celebration of Inauguration Day and a kick-off to 2009, please join us for Yelp's Inaugural Ball. Guests will enjoy exotic performances by ImaginAerial's balancing duo, the botty-shaking ladies of Sugar Shack Burlesque in the Champagne Room, Change We Can Believe in Polish Change Room from Lifebooker & Spa Chinois and many more magnificent delights.
Prepare your palate to enjoy delectable treats courtesy of Country's master chef, Greg Zakarian along with premium cocktails from Saaga Vodka. While the cost of entry is nil, staff from local food kitchen, St. John's Bread & Life, will be on hand collecting donations for other hungry New Yorkers.
**And RSVP is required to attend. Please email sugarshackburlesque@gmail for more information.

Jan. 30th (NY)
LET'S MISBEHAVE - A BURLESQUE & CABARET TRIBUTE TO COLE PORTER, the Living Theatre (21 Clinton St) 11pm
Sugar Shack Burlesque regularly produces their In the Flesh series at the Living Theater on Clinton St. This month we've leant out our space to Miss RunAround Sue's other endeavor - Bleeding Hearts Burlesque.
Friday, January 30th
LET’S MISBEHAVE~ A BURLESQUE & CABARET TRIBUTE TO COLE PORTER
Amber Ray & Runaround Sue's Bleeding Heart's Brurlesque Combine Forces to bring you...
"Let's Misbehave In The Flesh: A Cole Porter Tribute"
@ The Living Theater
21 Clinton Street
11pm
Featuring Cabaret and Burlesque Stars:
Tigger
Lilttle Brooklyn
Lady Rizo
Daniel Isengart
Runaround Sue
Dewitt
Ms.
Tickle
and Amber Ray
Join us for a night of theatrical and musical reflection of the Fabulous, Naughty and Legendary life of songwriter Cole Porter.

Tribute Cocktails will be served compliments of Huckleberry Vodka
Money will be raised for art foundation misterartsee
http://misterartsee. org/mission. html
Tickets are $20
(There will be a discount to those who dress in Cabaret or vintage Glamour.
)

Jan. 30st
TRASH!(NY) The Studio @ Webster Hall
RunAround Sue and Legs Malone are join DJ Jess's regular night of debauchery: TRASH! at their new venue, the Studio @ Webster Hall
Resident DJs Jess and Alex Malfunction spin Brit pop, new wave, indie rock, post punk and dirty electro. We're told that the dress code will be enforced by "door whore Brendon James, post punk rocker, underage American Apparel model, FIT dropout," but they don't say what the dress code is. Although we're guessing tight pants and carefully mussed hair will never let you down. Bonus: 2-for-1 well drinks at 3 a.m.
Burlesque at 1 am

Jan. 31st
THE GIRLS OF THE CITY (MA)-Club Helsinki
New York City's own Sugar Shack Burlesque has set up a home away from home here in the Berkshires.Their once a month visits have become the talk of the town since they began last spring. Co-producers and performers RunAround Sue and Legs Malone present an evening of burlesque and side show with some very special guests direct from the Big Apple. Sugar Shack Burlesque has been keeping it sweet since 2006, throwing parties and creating intriguing and fun events at a variety of venues including New York City's The Slipper Room, Lotus, The Kraine Street Theater, Jalopy Speakeasy, and Brooklyn's own Galapagos Art Space. Their more outrageous shows include rollerskating go-go girls, fire dancers and aerial artists suspended from the ceiling. From classic to comedic acts, these ladies encompass a wonderful slice of the vibrant neo-burlesque scene in New York City. Come on out and see what the buzz is all about!

xo

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Debuts in RVA

Join us... you won't be sorry..

Send in the Elephants!

Hello Lovelies - I hope everyone had a fulfilling holiday season. Sugar Shack is ready to get started. 2009 is gonna be a great year - hell, it already is! This weekend Sue is in Richmond ironing out some details for the upcoming shows. On Monday, she'll be joining Pinkie Special, Melody Sweets, and Bastard Keith at her partner in crime's show: The Legs Malone show at Public Assembly. Wednesday is Shaken and Stirred at Niagara! And what a hot line up have we got!! Little Brooklyn and Creamy Stevens are our features performers with Gal Friday and Pinkie Special shakin it on the go-go box. Jan. 12th are auditions for Sugar Shack South down in Richmond at Gallery 5. Sue is looking more for heart and personality than anything else. Bring one piece either classical or modern. If you have any questions email sugarshacksouth@gmail.com

Two days later on January 14th we have the debut of Molly Crabapple's Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School in RVA! Dr. Sketchys is a drawing classes set at a bar with costumed models posing for your artistic delight. To find out more visit http://www.drsketchy.com/ The session will be at Gallery 5 from 6-9. For directions check out their site at http://www.gallery5arts.org/.

On 01/23 and 01/24th you can find Miss Sue participating in the Firehouse Theatre Project's playreading festival performing the part of Mindy Darling in Magnificent Waste. Be on the lookout for burlesque workshops at the Firehouse in early spring.

The end of the month brings Miss Sue back to NYC where she will be debuting the In the Flesh:Cole Porter show with co-producer Miss Amber Ray. This is a Bleeding Hearts Production and proceeds will be going towards www.misterartsee.org In march, the Cole Porter show will be playing at the Palace of Wonders in DC and in Richmond VA.

At one a.m. RunAround Sue and Legs Malone sashay over to DJ Jess's monthly throwdown - TRASH! in The Studio at Webster Hall. Never ones for sleep, these two ladies will be finishing out January at their favorite little Norwegian spot in the Berkshires - Club Helsinki. World Famous *BOB* and the Lady Aye round out this stellar production with two shows on 01/31 - 8pm and 10:30pm

Stay tuned Lovers, as Feb will quickly be upon us! Keep checking for more developments as new venues and shows are added to the Sugar Shack calendar. For now, we just wanted to stop for a moment to wish you all a very very Happy New Year.

xo