Dear Friends, Lovers and Everyone in Between, It's been awhile since we've dropped you a line and I apologize for the distance - we've just been knee deep in Empire Building! This past winter our Artistic Director, Miss RunAround Sue, was hired to not only portray the Burlesque Captain of a merry band of teasers in 1920s NYC but she also choreographed all the burlesque numbers in the film directed by James Gray and starring Jaoquin Phonix, Marion Cottilliard and Jeremy Renner. The film wrapped in early mid-March and we're now back in the saddle focusing on our TWO shows in Manhattan while still dedicated our selves to spreading the Burlesque Seed across the Nation! Find out more about RunAround Sue's adventure in this recent feature in TImeOutNY: http://www.timeout.com/newyork/clubs-nightlife/after-dark-inquiry-runaround-sue Below you'll find our summer schedule at our decadent little danceparty - Shaken and Stirred (the ONLY party in NYC officially sponsored by 7 Minutes in Heaven) as well as the details of our newest production: Pillow Talk - an evening of tongue and cheek repose at the lush Ace Hotel. You'll also get a sneak peak into some of our travels. Should you have any questions or desire a little burlesque in your life - please don't hesitate to drop us a line. You can also check on website, www.sugarshackburlesque.com, to stay abreast of the latest Sugar Shack News. Remember: Life is hard, be kind! Pillow Talk (NYC) The First Monday of Every Month (May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd, Aug. 6th & Sept 3rd) Liberty Hall @ The Ace Hotel (20 W 29th St.) Doors 1030, Show 11pm, $15 (**message us here for the special $10 ticket code word) www.acehotel.com www.sugarshackburlesque.com Sugar Shack Burlesque presents a decadent evening of tongue-in-check repose with PILLOW TALK, the first production in the new series of burlesque shows every Monday night at the Ace Hotel. Join host RUNAROUND SUE for a night of cocktails, conversation and tantalizing nightlife performances. Starring the most vibrant stars of New York -May 7th features PEEKABOO POINTE, SCOOTER PIE, GOREJESS, and ALBERT CADABRA. Feel like a little comedy? Wanna few cocktails before the show? Join the Gorgeous Ladies of Comedy as long with a stellar lineup of comedy headliners for an early show of comedy and drink specials as part of the Ace Hotel's NAKED PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS HAVING SEX in Liberty Hall - each week prior to the Burlesque Shows. Sugar Shack Presents "SWEET DREAMING" (DC) Friday, June 9th @ The Red Palace 1210 H ST NE, Washington DC Doors 8pm Show 9pm $12 in advance, $15 at the door www.redpalacedc.com www.sugarshackburlesque.com Sugar Shack Burlesque presents a decadent evening sweet dreaming at the Red Palace when we bring together the hottest nocturnal nymphs of the nation for SWEET DREAMING. Join us for our wild concoction of audience participation, outrageous entertainment and high-spirited tease: a sleeping potion sure to bring you sweet relief from your work week. The ladies of Sugar Shack Burlesque are known for their warm vibe, open arms and high voltage antics. This sweet production will shimmy it's way right in your hearts. Hosted by NYC's own Make It Happen Girl, RUNAROUND SUE with Stage Kitten SALLY VON STRUSSEL (Va. Bch) and starring BOO BOO DARLIN (Nyc/Rva), LIL STEPH (Philly), and GOREJESS (Seattle). Bring your friends, your lovers and everyone in between......... Shaken & Stirred, You're Favorite Burlesque DanceParty Every Wednesday Night No Cover 10pm @ The Delancey 168 Delancey St. (Between Clinton and Attorney) www.thedelancey.com **Rooftop Cookout starts in May** Burlesque sets at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 and sometimes even The Secret Track at 1:30! Complimentary shots served after selected Burlesque sets! Gorgeous Go-Go all night long! Each week a different cast of NY's finest burlesque stars and most gorgeous gaggle of GoGo performers presents a night of high spirited entertainment . Dance Floor open till 2am with DJ JESS (TRASH!) spinning and the Sugar Shack's own "Make it Happen Girl, " RUNAROUND SUE hosting the party. Shaken and Stirred Guest Schedule: April 11th - Featured performer STORMY LEATHER with special guests BUSTY KITTEN and CASSANDRA ROSEBETTLE! April 18th - Featured Performer DANGRRR DOLL with special guests CORVETTE LA FACE and GOREJESS! April 25th - Featured Performer DR.PEACHES WELLINGTON with special guests AIRIN DESKIES and ALBERT CADABRA! May 2nd -Featured Performers **international stars** TRIXIE MALICIOUS and FANCY CHANCE May 9th - Featured Performer CLAMS CASINO with special guests AURORA BLACK and DARLINDA JUST DARLINDA! May 16th- Featured Performer PINKIE SPECIAL with special guests GRACE GOTHAM and TANSY! May 23rd - SCOOTER PIES BIRTHDAY SHOW with special guests KITTEN KENT, KRISTEN LEE, BOOBOO DARLIN & MINNIE TONKA May 30th - Featured Performer NASTY CANASTA with special guests VIRGINIA SLIMS and TINY D! June 6th - Featured Performer FRANCINE with special guests PHARA WAY and LEFTY LUCY! June 13th - Featured Performer SUZETTE COQUETTE with special guests HEATHER LOOP and VELOCITY CHYLDD! June 20th - Featured Performer EKATERINA with special guests STRAWBERRY FIELDS and DELYSIA LACHATTE! June 27th - Featured Performer RUBY VALENTINE with special guests VIRGINIA SLIMS and MINI MALICIOUS! **Interested in auditioning for Sugar Shack Burlesque? Each week at Shaken and Stirred we have one audition slot for new performers. Please email bookings @sugarshackburlesque.com to submit yourself for consideration As many of you may know, Miss RunAround Sue recently played a principal role in the new James Gray (Little Odessa, We Own the Night) film starring Joaquin Phoenix who plays a burlesque manager named Bruno and Marion Cottilliard as the newest girl to the troupe. RunAround Sue played the burlesque leader and not only performed in the film but choreographed the burlesque routines as well! Coinciding with the release of the film, Sugar Shack Burlesque will be producing a Bruno's Girls National Tour! Stay tuned for more information. Hack This III (NYC) June 9th Location TBA Once again, Sugar Shack Burlesque adds a little sugar to the world's oldest Hacker's Convention. They might be good at getting into your computers, but we're aces at breaking into your hearts! Open to the public as well as SummerCon attendees and starring NYC's geekiest, nerdiest, and hottest burlesque stars. Prizes will be award, you're heart will get hacked - and you'll remember nothing in the morning! Interested in adding a little burlesque to your life? Wanna throw an unforgettable party, but not sure how to do it? Interested in taking classes? Perhaps you're toying with the idea of a burlesque fundraiser for your favorite cause? Drop us a line at sugarshackburlesque@gmail.com. We'd love to help. xoxo RunAround Sue -- Executive Director, Sugar Shack Burlesque "Keepin it Sweet since 2006" http://twitter.com/susieqburlyq www.sugarshackburlesque.com