September in the Sugar Shack

Hello Darlings,

Hope your summer was a blast and your feeling relaxed and full of new memories. Summer in the Sugar Shack was Hot! Hot! Hot! Not only did we continue to produce in five cities, but we also revamped our website, opened our online store, and started dropping the knowledge in summer workshops.

If you haven't seen our new site, please visit us:

www.sugarshackburlesque.com

And if you're wondering where you can get your very own Sugar Shack Burlesque T-shirt, check out our on-line store1

Come visit my store on CafePress!

Now, on to the shows!!!

September 2nd - Shaken and Stirred, NYC's ONLY Burlesque DanceParty, Bowery Electric (Bowery @ 2nd St), NYC
Doors at 9:30, 8$
www.theboweryelectric.com

NYC's ONLY Burlesque DanceParty! This month experience the Alabaster Beauty, Miss Ruby Valentine, and the hilarious and sexy Lefty Lucy. with gorgeous go-go and hosted by the Shack-tastic, Miss RunAround Sue and Legs Malone. DJ Jess (Indierotica) is on the ones and twos. FREE SHOT upon entry and great vodka specials throughout the night courtesy of North 44 Vodka. Pop Pistol's on the door - takin your hearts and your cash. The go-go contest and makeout minute are only two more reasons to hustle on down - and bring your friends, your lovers - and everyone in between! Doors at 9:30.

September 3rd – Summer, Neat and with a Twist, Galapagos (16 Main St., DUMBO), NYC
Doors at 8:30, 10$ in advanced, 12$ at the door
www.galapagosartspace.com

Join the darling ladies of Sugar Shack Burlesque, Miss RunAround Sue and Legs Malone, when they send summer off with one hell of a dance party - Summer; Neat and with a Twist. Featuring the finest of NYC burlesque including Legs Malone, RunAround Sue, and Aerial Burlesque artist Harvest Moon, ventriloquist Carla Rhodes, the Brooklyn based band Morgan Avenue, Dj McBoing Boing, and other guest artists for a night of good old fashioned ruckus. What better way to send off the season than by shaking a tail feather in the Sugar Shack.... Life has never been so sweet.

Sept. 4th – TRASH!, The Studio at Webster Hall (125 E. 11th St), NYC
Doors at 10pm, 10$
Produced by Indierotica
www.indierotica.com

Join us as we shake for our favorite heartthrob (a resident DJ for Shaken and Stirred) at his debaucherous party: TRASH! You many not remember it, but I promise you’ll have a great time!

Sept. 5th – The Girls of Summer, Sole East (90 Second House Rd), Montauk
Show at 10pm, FREE
www.soleeast.com

Back at the lovely Sole East in Montauk with our second season of burlesque, magic, sideshow and all the unmentionables. Join us Labor Day weekend when we close out our season with our lusty host, GoGoat Boy, and lascivious performers: Bunny Love, Camilicious, Miss Tickle and RunAround Sue. Come early for dinner and check out their amazing restaurant, Backyard, which was recently reviewed in the NY Times.

September 9th – Sugar Shack’s 3rd Birthday Celebration, The Bowery Electric (Bowery @ 2nd St)
Doors at 7pm, 8$
www.theboweryeletric.com

Three years and counting, Sweethearts! Come have a drink with the birthday girls! Celebrate all that was and all that is left to be! Hosted by Mel Frye with Camilicious, Veronica Varlow (MTV’s MADE), Lola Manchego (direct from the UK), and of course Legs Malone and RunAround Sue. And yes, we will be expecting birthday spankings. And as a special present to YOU – starting 9/9/09 Shaken and Stirred will be occurring EVERY WEDNSDAY with doors at 7pm. Enjoy the nightlife – earlier!

September 13th – Sugar Shack Burlesque Workshops, Richmond VA
Email sugarshackburlesque@gmail.com to register

Following her performance at Variatease (The Canal Club, Richmond, VA) on 9/12, RunAround Sue will be teaching:

Introduction to Burlesque (12pm-2pm), $50
Are you curious about the art of tease? Wanna make your public life a little more glamorous or your private life a little more exciting? Join NYC Burlesque Performer, RunAround Sue in this special two-hour session. In this workshop, students will learn the basic moves and attitudes needed to turn a simple dance into an intoxicating experience. No dance experience required. Women only.

September 16th, Shaken and Stirred, NYC's ONLY Burlesque DanceParty, Bowery Electric (Bowery @ 2nd St), NYC
Doors at 7pm, 8$
www.theboweryelectric.com

NYC's ONLY Burlesque DanceParty – now at an earlier time and weekly! Your best post work alternative that lets you enjoy the nightlife and still function the next day!

This week featuring the luscious Anita Cookie with gorgeous go-go and hosted by the lovely ladies of Sugar Shack- Miss RunAround Sue and Legs Malone. DJ Jess (Indierotica) is on the ones and twos. FREE SHOT upon entry and great vodka specials throughout the night courtesy of North 44 Vodka. Pop Pistol's on the door - takin your hearts and your cash. The go-go contest and makeout minute are only two more reasons to hustle on down - and bring your friends, your lovers - and everyone in between! Doors at 7pm. First burlesque set at 8pm.

September 19th – Autumn! W/ The Peculiar Gentlemen – Jalopy (315 Columbia St. Red Hook) Brooklyn
Doors at 9pm 10$
www.jalopy.biz

Aint nothin finer than an evening with the Peculiar Gentlemen! Sugar Shack burlesque is tickled pink to share the bill again with our very favorite band. Special burlesque performances by NYC sensation Harvest Moon and Richmond VA’s darling Miss Kitty Monroe. Hosted by Legs Malone and Miss RunAround Sue

September 23rd, Shaken and Stirred, NYC's ONLY Burlesque DanceParty, Bowery Electric (Bowery @ 2nd St), NYC
Doors at 7pm, 8$
www.theboweryelectric.com

NYC's ONLY Burlesque DanceParty – now at an earlier time and weekly! Your best post work alternative that lets you enjoy the nightlife and still function the next day!

Hosted by RunAround Sue and Legs Malone, the spectacular and sexy Creamy Stephens and of course, our resident heartthrob, DJ Jess on the tables. Pop Pistol will greet you at the door where she’ll take your money and your heart. FREE shot upon entry and discounted shots throughout the night.

September 30th, Shaken and Stirred, NYC's ONLY Burlesque DanceParty, Bowery Electric (Bowery @ 2nd St), NYC
Doors at 7pm, 8$
www.theboweryelectric.com

NYC's ONLY Burlesque DanceParty – now at an earlier time and weekly! Your best post work alternative that lets you enjoy the nightlife and still function the next day!

Hosted by RunAround Sue and Legs Malone with super fine special guest, Lady Rizo (direct from her sold out show at Joe’s Pub) and of course, our resident heartthrob, DJ Jess on the tables. Pop Pistol will greet you at the door where she’ll take your money and your heart. FREE shot upon entry and discounted shots throughout the night.

Workshop Details for 8/16/09 @ Gallery 5

Sugar Shack Burlesque Workshops
www.sugarshackburlesque.com
8/16/09 at Gallery 5 (www.gallery5arts.org)

Introduction to Burlesque (12pm-2pm), $50
Instructors: Legs Malone and RunAround Sue
sugarshackburlesque@gmail.com
Are you curious about the art of tease? Wanna make your public life a little more glamorous or your private life a little more exciting? Join NYC Burlesque Performers, RunAround Sue and Legs Malone in this special two-hour session. Both performers are professional dancers and producers in the vibrant NYC Burlesque scene. In this workshop, students will learn the basic moves and attitudes needed to turn a simple dance into an intoxicating experience. No dance experience required. Women only.


The Fan Dance (2:30-4:30), $75
Instructor: RunAround Sue
***Please note, class is limited to 10 students
Fans are a timeless classic of burlesque, first brought to us by Miss Sally Rand at 1933 Chicago World Fair In this class, students will learn basic fan handling including passes, turns, and reveals. Students will be provided Ostrich feather fans and/or silk fans to dance with. Students should bring a dress that unzips in the back.

Owning It - Presence, On-Stage Confidence and everything else you need to work it (2:30-4:30) $60
Instructor: Legs Malone
Legs Malone will outline what it takes to hold yourself high and grounded whether you're in front of 2 people or 200. The class will include the power of going slowly, the beauty of simplicity and how to hold yourself with grace and poise even if you feel otherwise. Please bring a journal, an item of costume that can be removed, and a one sentence summation of what you feel holds you back from "owning it" on stage and off. Open to both performers and others who wish to walk into a room with confidence and assurance of their radiance.


Registration: To register, please email sugarshackburlesque@gmail.com and include the name of the class you wish to attend. Payment can either be made in cash at class or prior to class via paypal. Please note, walk ins are welcomed, but space is not guaranteed.

Attention Richmond: Sugar Shack Burlesque offering classes 8/16 at Gallery 5

Hello lovelies! For all the ladies in Richmond, wanted to let you know that RunAround Sue and Legs Malone will be in town teaching a few workshops at Gallery 5 on August 16th. We have a show there the night before and eagerly awaiting the opportunity to spend Sunday sharing a few tricks of the trade.

More information to follow, but feel free to email us at sugarshackburlesque at gmail dot com if you have any questions. The first workshop will go over the basics and the following workshops will focus on fan work and other more advanced skills. Perfect for either a budding burlesque gal or someone who just wants to spice up their private life.

xo

The hottest month of the year - August in the Sugar Shack

Hello my little Summer Lovebirds. Hope you're all having a blast. We've been busy putting together shows for our last month of summer. Hope you can make it out! And of course, don't forget to check out our Sweet Shop on Cafe Press...

Come visit my store on CafePress!


August 1st - Sugar Shack Burlesque heads North, Club Hesinki - Great Barrington, MA
8pm & 10:30, $15 www.clubhelsinkiweb.com

If you don't know about Sugar Shack Burlesque yet, you just haven't been paying attention. For over a year now, Legs Malone and Runaround Sue have been bringing their cutting edge, retro based, neo-burlesque show to a growing base of fans in Great Barrington and beyond. Those audiences have been treated to one of the finest strip tease, side show comedy acts to ever come out of New York City. They have seen beautiful ladies, hilarious comedians, sword swallowers, Miss Coney Island, contortionists, a human carasoul, a man hammering a nail into his own face, New York's premier wonder woman impersonator, and amazing things done with props from water balloons to jelly donuts. We never know what they are going to do next. This edition of the show is sponsored by Great Barrington Bra & Girl. It will feature a mini fashion show and product giveaways from Great Barrington's new full service bra and lingerie shop.

August 5th - Shaken and Stirred, NYC's ONLY Burlesque DanceParty, Bowery Electric, NYC
Doors at 9:30, 8$

August 5th - Shaken and Stirred @ Bowery Electric (Bowery and 2nd, NY), 8$
NYC's ONLY Burlesque DanceParty! Featuring the bombastic talents of GiGi LaFemme (Voted Best Booty Shaker, NYBurlesque Fest '08) with gorgeous go-go and hosted by the Ladies of the Shack, Miss RunAround Sue and Legs Malone. DJ Jess (Indierotica) is on the decks spinning those toe tappin' beats made all the more fluid by our fabulous FREE SHOTS throughout the night courtesy of North 44 Vodka. Pop Pistol's on the door - takin your hearts and your cash. The go-go contest and makeout minute are only two more reasons to hustle on down - and bring your friends, your lovers - and everyone in between! Doors at 9:30.

August 6th - Private Party - shhhhhhhhh
Ever thought a few burlesque girls might make a party more interesting? Wanna recreate a lush night in a Paris speakeasy? Or ever thought it might be fun to take a turn around the dance floor with your very own go-go crew? Sugar Shack can help turn your party into a most unforgettable evening! Contact us at sugarshackburlesque at gmail dot com if you'd like to explore this option further.

August 14th - Sugar Shack hosts a night of Music, The Camel - Richmond, VA
Doors at 8pm, 7$ www.thecamel.org

A Stellar line up, a Hot summer night, and several Cold beers on tap - yes, welcome to your dream come true. Join us when the lovely burlesque ladies of Richmond gather to host a night of live music featuring Alison Self, The Ground Beef Revue (featuring members of the Hot Seats) and the Peculiar Gentlemen. Don't miss the show people will be talking about for the rest of the year. Get out there and support live entertainment!



August 15th - The NY Express - Gallery 5, Richmond, VA
Doors at 8, Show at 9, 12$ www.gallery5arts.org

Straight outta Brooklyn, the girls of Sugar Shack Burlesque and the band - The Peculiar Gentlemen, have proven to be a lethal combination for years. Together they've stampeded across NYC and shaken up the locals down in Bermuda. Don't miss your chance to see their first Virginia Tour. Burlesque performances by NYC Burlesque stars Legs Malone and RunAround Sue with Hometown Sensations Boo Boo Darlin and Deepa Du Jour. Wanna sneak preview of the band? www.myspace.com/peculiargentlemen


August 22nd - The Girls of Summer - Sole Ease, Montauk, NY
10pm, FREE (bottle service available with reservation) www.soleeast.com
Back at the lovely Sole East in Montauk with our second season of burlesque, magic, sideshow and all the unmentionables. Join us in August with our superstar host: Mr. Albert Cadabra from Ripley's Believe it or Not in Time Square and unbelievable performers: Miss Peekaboo Pointe, Gal Friday (Miss Coney Island), Legs Malone and RunAround Sue.


And Coming in September - more classes in the Sugar Shack! Our Labor Day -two state extravaganza! Jalopy's Fall Celebration! Shaken and Stirred! The Sugar Shack 3 year Birthday Show! Our PA/WV Tour! Sugar Shack Hoodies! And the lusty breeze of Autumn...

July in the Sugar Shack! Oh MY!

<Annoucing the opening of Sugar Shack Burlesque's Sweet Shop! Check out our on-line store full or t-shirts, tote bags and other fun Sugar Shack stuff! www.cafepress.com/ssburlesque


July 1st - Shaken and Stirred @ Bowery Electric (Bowery and 2nd, NY), 7$
Doors at 9:30pm

NYC's ONLY Burlesque DanceParty! Featuring the bombastic talents of Amber Ray and Boo boo Darlin with gorgeous go-go and hosted by the Ladies of the Shack, Miss RunAround Sue and Legs Malone. DJ Jess is on the decks spinning those toe tappin' beats made all the more fluid by our fabulous FREE SHOTS throughout the night courtesy of North 44 Vodka. Pop Pistol's on the door - takin your hearts and your cash. The go-go contest and makeout minute are only two more reasons to hustle on down - and bring your friends, your lovers - and everyone in between!




July 4th - The Girls of Summer @ Club Helsinki (Great Barrington, MA)
Shows at 8pm and 10:30pm

Sometimes it's just good to be an American. Nothing will make your patriotism swell like a bawdy and hilarious 4th of July show from the girls at Sugar Shack Burlesque. They have been bringing their retro striptease/comedy show to Helsinki for over a year. Celebrate the birth of our nation with a little bit of the naughtyness that only a free country can provide. With special guests this month Cousin Rooster, Ukele Louis, and Bunny Love.


July 8th - Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School @ The Camel, 7$ (1621 Broad St, RVA)
5pm-8pm

What happens with Cabaret meets Art School? Come out to The Camel July 8th to find out! Silly contests with prizes provided by Baby Tattoo are another stellar reason to come out. This month we celebrate the age of the Rat Pack with our very own Marily Monroe! Our talented model this month is none other than Richmond's Variatease sensation: Dolli Holiday.

July 17th - Northern Lights/Southern Heat @ The Palace of Wonders (1210 H St. NE, DC), $10
Doors at 7pm, Show at 10pm

Who needs Appamotox when you have the Palace of Wonders! With love and pasties, Sugar Shack Burlesque brings you the finest performers from both sides of the Mason Dixon. Featuring Hard Cory, the Lady Aye, Dolli Holiday, Miss Smitten, Legs Malone and RunAround Sue.

July 31st - Summer Speakeasy @ The Firehouse Theatre (1609 Broad St., RVA), 20$, Doors at 8pm, show at 9pm

In tribute to the decadent days of Minksy, Sugar Shack Burlesque brings you a lush and oppulent night of burlesque, magic, comedy, and live musice. Watch the lovely ladies peel off their gloves, shimmy from their gowns, and tease behind their ostrich feather fans. Unlike any show you've seen so far! Cocktail attire is encouraged and general debauchery is required.

Big Announcement Coming.

stay tuned....

June Bugs and BurlyQ

Lazy days on the River.... cold drinks.... less clothes and more skin, oh yes - Summer is here darlings. And what better way to spend it then in the Sugar Shack.......

June 3rd, Shaken and Stirred! - Bowery Electric (Bowery @ 2nd St)

Brought to you the First Wednesday of every month at Bowery Electric. Join us for NYC's ONLY Burlesque Danceparty where DJ Jess (Indierotica) gets you out on the floor and our superfine go-go girls show you how to shake it. This month, we're featuring Stormie Leather as our guest performer. The Darling Pop Pistol on the door taking your money and your hearts! And - as always, hosted by the ladies of the Shack - Legs Malone and RunAround Sue. Doors at 9:30. FREE SHOTS throughout the night provided by America's #1 Vodka - 44 Degrees North.

June 5th, Northern Lights and Southern Heat - Burlesque at the Beach, Coney Island

Le Scandal and Sugar Shack Burlesque are pleased as punch to bring "Northern Lights and Southern Heat" to Coney Island as part of the annual Burlesque at the Beach series. Grab a hot dog, sip on a cool beer and let us get up your gander while Veronica Varlowe, Creamy Stevens, Dolli Holiday, Mistress Balloon, Legs Malone and Miss RunAround Sue bring you the shimmy and shakes. Hosted by Eric Walton. Show at 10pm, $15. www.coneyisland.com


June 10th, Dr. Sketchys' Anti-Art School, RVA - Gallery 5, Richmond, VA

June 10th will be our monthly installment of Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art
School at Gallery 5. Join us from 6-9pm where Burlesque Sensation
Bambi Galore breathes life into our theme: Marie Antoinette. Sink
your teeth into a homemade cupcake, wash it down with a drink and put
your pen to paper. Drawing materials are not provided but silly
contests with prizes by Baby Tattoo are. 7$
www.gallery5arts.org, www.drsketchy.com

June 13th, Richmond Invasion - Palace of Wonders, DC

You better get ready DC, Richmond's invadin'. We've been polishin up our pasties, sharpenin the stillettos, and rougin up our cheeks all in preparation of Capital domination! Come see exactly why Richmond is call the Honey Pot when RVA's brightest burlesque stars shimmy and shake for your perverted pleasure. 10$ www.palaceofwonders.com

June 19th, Summertime - Jalopy School of Music, Brooklyn
Aint nothin finer than an evening with the Peculiar Gentlemen! Sugar Shack burlesque is tickled pink to share the bill again with our very favorite band. Special burlesque performances by Fem Appeal, Skye Sinclaire, Legs Malone and RunAround Sue. Very special set by RVA's very own: the Itchy Hearts! www.jalopy.biz