#vaudezilla

[maximustwister]

Fallen but not lost 😇. Photo by Mike Licari @vaudezilla #EXO #NowPlaying #featherfans #fans #fandance #fallenangel #boylesque #burlesquedance #burlesqueafterdark #mistertwistermaximussinsation #mistertwisterms #mistertwister #burlesque #burly #burlylife #show #chicagoburlesque #chicago #burlesque #theater #varietyshow #burlesqueshow #chicagoburlesqueshow #vaudezilla #burlesquechicago #raw #chicago #performing #performingart #wings (at Stage 773)

[photon-nmo]

@ingridburton_secretmermaid original photo by @angelsilvaphotography #model #sketch #procreate #procreateapp #procreateartist #digitalart #burlesque #chicagoburlesque #burlesquedancer #burlesqueperformer #chicagomodel #budoir #vaudezilla #singer #dancer #mermaid (at Near West Side, Chicago) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxfnBwJhFkM/?igshid=19yu7l2gagw09

[airmanisr]

Vaudezilla! Chicago Burlesque - Lilly Rascal by Vaudezilla Productions Via Flickr: The Best in Chicago Burlesque! - www.Vaudezilla.com Want to learn burlesque? Here's where you can start! - www.vaudezilla.com/chicago_burlesque_classes.html Photo by Eve Studnicka

[viktordevonne]

#NewYorkCity #burlesqueperformer #StellaNova runs #PoppedPastie #Burlesque and #EthnoGraphic as part of #theNovaExperiment. ...topics: meeting people at shows, Northwestern to burlesque, stamina, #dance, the celestial explosion of burlesque, acts, #gogo, #poc variety show, producing and hosting, 2020, burnout, have to do it/want to do it, too much tv, getting older in burlesque ...shout-outs and acknowledgments: @kitastcyr, @kevlar.bitch , @diore.delure , @redhotannie @jeezloueez , @cruelvalentine , @iamraygunn , @theperlenoire , Vaudezilla, @femappeal , the Incredible Edible @akynos , @hoodoohussy, @cecebrownsugah , @rainsupremeny , @tiggerlesque ...recorded: January 22, 2019 / released on January 27, 2020 ...keep in touch: IG: @the.stellanova @the.novaexperiment ... give love to the pod at patreon.com/weburlesque • #neoburlesque #viktordevonne #weburlesquepodcast #libsyn #spotify #soundcloud #dancer #nyc https://www.instagram.com/p/B74FJtjnHhT/?igshid=byfvhfricit7

[beautyparlorchicago]

Get in the know about Vaudezilla's own Titty Perkins by becoming her friend on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/tperkinscupcake #chicagoburlesque #burlesque #burlesqueperformer #vaudezilla

[blackpinups]

Burlesque lovely, Iridessence looks beautiful in roses, photo by Vaudezilla. @vaudezilla @iridessence #blackpinup #pinup #valentinepinup #burlesque #burlesqueperformer #blackburlesqueperformer #blackburlesque #roses https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4Rfa9lz-O/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=oorgyfjk5yls

[molotowcocktease]

In late 2014 a couple of fat babes came together via the internet to create something very special. A body/fat positive & intersectional space for people that had a dream of being on stage but had not had the chance due to societal constraints. We banded together to transform the way that society views fat bodies and the way that we view ourselves and against all odds - snapped Achilles' tendon, ER visits, low funds and no experience - we persisted and put on our very first show in a theater in Chicago and sold out and received a standing ovation. We were able to share with our audience the freedom and love we'd worked so hard to foster for our bodies and ourselves. Since the creation of our troupe @thefemmefatalesburlesque we have become a family and life would not be the same without this troupe. We're here to prove that you can dream BIG no matter what society tells you you can't or shouldn't do. . Video footage by @Vaudezilla productions Edit @unskinnyshero (moi)

[tomorrowmorrowmorrow]

Behind the scenes of our show with @vaudezilla this past weekend! We featured 2 group numbers. Doing that burlesque thang! @thefemmefatalesburlesque #chicagoburlesque #burlesquelife #burlesquedancer #tomorrowmorrowmorrow #annedroidempress

[moontemple85-blog]

7 Great Books Set in Chicago

Chicago has been the backdrop of both modern and classic literary works. And in many cases, the city acts as both the setting and a character itself. 

In these seven contemporary novels, Chicago is an integral element that drives the story. We've paired each tale with the neighborhood, landmark or cultural institution that will transport readers straight to the pages of their favorite book.

“Place has always been important to me, and one thing today's Chicago exudes, as it did in 1893, is a sense of place. I fell in love with the city, the people I encountered, and above all the lake and its moods, which shift so readily from season to season, day to day, even hour to hour.” ― Erik Larson, The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America

Travel back in time to the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, when Chicago made its cultural mark on the world stage. Erik Larson's acclaimed true-crime thriller, The Devil in the White City weaves together the stories of Daniel Burnham, the architect behind fair, and Dr. H. H. Holmes, the first known American serial killer.

While Holmes' “Murder Castle” and most of the fair’s buildings are long gone, you can still visit the fair’s scenic setting in Jackson Park in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Across the park’s lagoon lies one of the last remnants of the fair — the Museum of Science and Industry (5700 S. Lake Shore Dr.) was once home to the Palace of Fine Arts.

In this-best selling trilogy, Chicago is transformed into a dystopian society. The first book in the series follows 16-year-old Beatrice Prior as she learns to survive a world divided into factions and choose between her family and who she really is.

Chicago landmarks figure prominently into the action throughout the book. Readers can spot references to the Willis Tower, Cloud Gate (better known as “The Bean”), and Lake Michigan. One of the more harrowing scenes takes place on Navy Pier’s Centennial Wheel (600 E. Grand Ave.), which Beatrice scales during a game of capture the flag.

“Chicago would unfurl its map to him one promising street, one intoxicating space, at a time. It would weave him into its grid, pour beer in his mouth and music in his ears. It would keep him.” ― Rebecca Makkai, The Great Believers

It's 1985 and Yale Tishman is working at Northwestern University's new art gallery just outside Chicago. But his career, relationship and the city itself is turned upside down during the AIDS epidemic. The Great Believers is one of the first novels to portray Chicago during the AIDS epidemic in unflinching detail, from its initial outbreak to the present as its two intertwining stories carry readers through heartbreak and hope.

Readers will follow Yale through a faithful recreation of Chicago in the eighties, from Lincoln Park to downtown to Evanston. Boystown in particular comes to life as a safe haven for Yale and his friends. Today, it’s still one of the most inclusive LGBTQ+  neighborhoods in the nation. Visitors can walk the historic Legacy Walk, which spans a half mile of the North Halsted corridor, and learn about LGBTQ heroes and events.

"It was the world’s first thoroughly modern campus, the brochures said, built in just the last few years, conceptually groundbreaking, a campus unlike any other: created as a single vast system using the most fashionable principles of social design and engineering...” ―  Nathan Hill, The Nix

The Nix brings readers into the world of Sam Andresen-Anderson, a professor at a university in Chicago, who is struggling to complete work on his book. Then he spots his mother, who abandoned him ages ago, throwing rocks at a politician in a viral video, and he sets off on a completely different course. This epic tale traces the tumultuous 1968 Chicago riots, revealing the impact these events had on not only on Sam and his mother, but also on the entire country.

The book intricately describes the University of Illinois at Chicago campus circa late 1960s. Get a glimpse of the book's setting by taking a walk around the UIC campus and surrounding University Village neighborhood. To learn more about activism on Chicago's college campuses during that era, set off on a virtual tour with legendary activist Bill Ayers. Hyde Park, A Storied Neighborhood, Wrapped in Contradiction ($2.99; VoiceMap.me) will take you through the University of Chicago, where you'll encounter tales of world renowned architects, activists and artists.

In her debut novel, Audrey Niffenegger gives readers a whirlwind tour of Chicago through the eyes of a librarian with a time-traveling genetic condition and his artist wife. The romantic and heartbreaking story spans decades as the couple tries to build a life together against the pull of time.

The book is full of detailed references to Chicago, from landmarks to local stores. The Aragon Ballroom (1106 W. Lawrence Ave.), Lyric Opera of Chicago (20 N. Upper Wacker Dr.) and the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) all make an appearance. Observant readers will also catch mentions of neighborhood favorites like Swedish restaurant Ann Sather (multiple locations) and The Berghoff (17 W. Adams St.) in the Loop.

Henrietta Von Harmon works as a taxi dancer at a local dance hall while also caring for her mother and younger siblings in 1930's Chicago. When the floor matron turns up dead, aloof Inspector Clive Howard appears on the scene and sends Henrietta undercover.

Much of the action in A Girl Like You takes place in the northwest neighborhood of Logan Square. Capture the vibe of the 1930's dance hall scene in Logan Square at Rosa's Lounge (3420 W. Armitage Ave). Or swing by Twin Anchors (1655 N. Sedgwick St.) in Old Town, a former soda shop and speakeasy that was a favorite of Frank Sinatra.

In Feuding Fan Dancers, Leslie Zemeckis brings the golden age of showgirls in Chicago to life. Burlesque dancers Faith Bacon and Sally Rand found stardom in the 1930’s through their daring performances, but their lives took dramatically different turns. One rose to fame while the other found heartache.

Chicago's burlesque scene still shines today. Vaudezilla (3614 W. Belmont Ave.) offers classes in the art of burlesque while also showcasing teachers and students in regular performances. At Untitled Supper Club’s (111 W. Kinzie St.) weekly Unbridled show, world-famous burlesque star Michelle L’amour presents one of the most stimulating burlesque performances in the city.

Source: https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/post/chicago-books/

[belladonnadarlingburlesque]

I've checked into my flight to #Chicago tomorrow and now I'm counting down to the weekend... @plan9burlesque Monster Mayhem: A Beastly #Cabaret #Friday then @vaudezilla #Saturday 😻

[lajoliemaisonette]

CHICAGO! Tomorrow night Im hitting the stage with my favorite acts @vaudezilla @stage773 ! Its always a thrill to bring you a tantalizing tease because your town is AMAZING! See yall tomorrow night!!! PS Im teaching classes during the day too dont miss them I dont do it often! https://ift.tt/30Axysn

[florenceofalabia]

So many shows coming up this month, all in Chicago (so rare for this ramblin' rose!)

June 1: Smudged Lipstick Revue: June 1st I'll be bringing Freddie Mercury to Chicago for the first time! June 2: Guilty Pleasures: An Indulgent Cabaret with Plan 9, where I'll be bringing back my 1970's porno act with Right This Way Robbie as my new pizza boy. June 3: Vaudezilla! (Fairytales & Fantasy) where I will be playing with swords. June 13: BAD TASTE - JUNE 13th which will see the debut of a new act frankensteined out of old costumes and it's gonna get weird.

Hope to see you at at least one of them! Also, just to convince you further, my new IUD has given me way bigger boobs and taken away any last fucks I've ever given.

[limoservicedc]

7 Exciting Bachelorette Party Ideas in Chicago

It’s ladies’ night out and you want to do something special. After all, you only get one bachelorette party—make it a fun and rewarding experience. Before you grab a Chicago Wedding Limo, take the time out to honor yourself and check out these amazing bachelorette party ideas, featuring more than just visiting a local club.

Grab the Chicago Limousine Rental of the sky and see the city from a bird’s eye view. You can use this once in a lifetime opportunity to hop in a helicopter and experience Chicago in a whole new light. Packages start around $150 dollars.

 Get crafty and have fun at the same time with Bottle & Bottega’s “art parties.” You can have a nude male model striking a pose in no time as inspiration for your oil painting masterpiece. This company provides everything you need from the canvas and brushes to the wine and models.

 Hop in a Limo Rental Chicago loves for dinner rides and head to Eataly. Here you can become a master chef for the evening. Eataly offers cooking classes for fine foods, starting around $100 dollars.

 Explore the burlesque side of Bridezilla at Vaudezilla. This academy provides hands-on workshops to promote your inner wild side to emerge, all coming together for a potential group act at the end—where you can show off your new skills.

 Get a belly full of laughs at Chicago’s comedy clubs. Choose from improv—or made up on the spot, or watch groups who already have their act together.

Grab Limo Service Chicago can rely on and hit the water in a pontoon rental.

 Take a ride to Chinatown and belt out your favorite songs at popular karaoke bars.

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Valentine's Day is the day for romance. It's your one chance to show that someone special just how much you care about them. Your Valentine’s Day must be amazing and should leave an memorable impression in the mind of your beloved. Celebrate your Valentine’s Day in style with our Reliable and Affordable Limo, Party Bus and Charter Bus Services. Call us at (202) 765-2350 to Reserve the perfect Valentine's Day Limo Service.

 Source: http://limoservicedc1.blogspot.in/2018/01/chicagos-finest-bachelorette-party-ideas.html

[molotowcocktease]

My friends are so bright they light up my whole goddamn universe. Tonight our friend Keda had a Halloween themed party called "Kedaween" and we all showed up EXTRA cause that's our specialty. Bday festivities were followed by us attending a Vaudezilla burlesque show in which one of our troupe members HOT LUNCH was headlining and then we crashed our favorite diner at which the night shift waitress knows us for showing up in all stages of dress up and asks us how our shows go & remembers every time that my best friend can't have anything with wheat and it makes me happy that she pays attention. I feel more at home tonight than I've felt all year. My friends give me life. I'm nothing without all this love and snort laughing around me. 🖤

[zoemikel-stites]

At house opening we only had 14 seats left in the house. Happy opening night vaudezilla!#burlesque #buttlesque #chicagoburlesque

[yoptv]

Chicago Burlesque - Red Hot Annie's Sleigh Ride Strip Tease from Red Hot Annie on Vimeo.

December 2014 - Chicago burlesque dancer Red Hot Annie gets you in the holiday spirit with this cheeky rendition of "Sleigh Ride" at Vaudezilla! Weekly Chicago burlesque show at Stage 773.

Chicago Burlesque: redhotannie.com Chicago Burlesque Classes: vaudezilla.com