Brrrr-lesque

We are so busy this holiday season!  First, we are performing on Nov. 25th at Villains Bar and Grill at 10pm.  Come see Michelle L’amour, Lily Bloom, Kami Oh!, Ivy Fabulous, Ginny Fizz, Dominique Trixx and Rhonda Vous.  Get your Thanksgiving off to a good start!

Then, on Dec. 4th, we have Naked Girls Reading A Christmas Carol.  Reading this month is Michelle L’amour, Mimi First, Dominique Trixx, Mina Mechante and Greta Layne.  Bring a new children’s book with you and we will donate it to Rock for Reading.

And, you don’t want to miss our big show on Dec. 11th at Subterranean!

Three events in one!  We have the newest students performing their first stripteases at 8pm, then we are doing our annual holiday show right after the recital, and stay for drinking and dancing for the Studio L’amour holiday party.  Special guests are Nadine Dubois, Ophelia Flame, Roxi D’Lite and DJ Ajent Orange!

Finally, if you can’t get enough, we will be performing at Five Star Bar on Dec. 12 for their wild Festivus party!

New 4 week Basic Burlesque Session

Learn the great art of burlesque at Studio L’amour!  The next 4 week basic burlesque session begins the week of Nov. 16.  Registration is available now.  This is the last basic session of 2009.

Stay tuned for details on our next show on Dec. 11 at Subterranean!

Naked Girls Reading – Nov. 6

Come see Michelle L’amour, Greta Layne, Dominique Trixx, Ginny Fizz and Mimi First read Love Letters from across time on Nov. 6.  The event is at Studio L’amour.  If you like, you can have dinner at La Mediterranee next door and receive 20% off your food bill and $5 drinks.

Thriller – I Hardly Know Her – Oct. 15

We’re back for more for this season’s Thriller – I Hardly Know Her.  Special guests include Kellita, the Queen of Carnivale, from San Fransisco and Hot Toddy, the winner of Best of Boylesque 2009 in Vegas.  We’ve got some of your favorite acts and some new acts for you too.  Tickets are available at www.michellelamour.com.  See you there!

Naked Ghouls!

Thank you all for coming out to Lipshtick on Sept. 24 at Joe’s.  What a great time!  Great show and a great crowd.  The next one is Oct. 15 with special guest, the Queen of Carnivale, Kellita from San Francisco.  Tickets are now available at www.michellelamour.com.

In the meantime, we have some events to keep you entertained.  The first is Naked Ghouls Reading on Oct. 2nd at Studio L’amour.  Reading this month is Michelle L’amour, Greta Layne, Mina Mechante, Domnique Trixx, Deirdre Doll and the winner of ‘So You Wanna be a Naked Girl’, Sofi Minx.  Don’t miss our Naked Girl costume party!

And if you would like to eat before this event, check out La Mediterranee at 941 W. Randolph, right next door to the studio.  Mention that you are coming to this event, or bring in a paypal receipt, and receive 20% off your food and $5 drinks.  Call (312) 243-1818‎ to make your reservation.

Then, coming up at Studio L’amour is Make ‘Em and Twirl ‘Em: A Pasty Workshop on Oct. 4.  Learn more by clicking the image below.

Lipshtick Chicago at Joe’s

Congratulations to Sasha Darling for winning 2nd place in the burlesque competition at the Montreal Burlesque Festival!  Also, congratulations to Deirdre Doll for being chosen as the ultimate red head and spokeswoman for the Red Head Piano Bar!  Come and see them both perform at Lipshtick!

Lipshtick is back in Chicago at Joe’s on Weed St. on Sept. 24th with special guest, Renea LeRoux from Atlanta.  Hosted by comedian Paul Thomas, and featuring comics Adam Burke and Brendan MacGowan.  Tickets available at www.michellelamour.com, in person at Studio L’amour, or at the door.

Dr. Sketchy’s SEXploitation

Sunday, Sept. 6, Ginny Fizz and Lime Rickey will be showing off their best poses for you to draw.  Also, Lily Bloom will be performing as your construction worker.  Then, after the drawing session, we will be showing some Sexploitation films.  What a way to spend a Sunday!  Reserve a spot at www.studiolamour.com.

Studio L’amour Begins a New Fall Session Aug. 24

Thank you to all who came out to the Belles and Whistles show this past weekend.  We had a great time performing for you!  We’re hoping we’ve left you some inspiration.  If so, Studio L’amour is beginning a new fall session the week of Aug. 24.  You can register for classes now, by clicking on the above image.

Belles and Whistles – August 14 and 15

Come and see what Chicago Magazine rated as the #1 Burlesque Company in Chicago on August 14 and 15 at the Music Box Theatre at midnite.  You will see Michelle L’amour and the Chicago Starlets, the Oona Tramps, Hot Toddy (winner of Best Boylesque 2009) and special guests Nadine Dubois (Minneapolis), Tigger! (NYC), and Tatah Dujour (Key West).   It’s a different show each night!  Advance tickets are $15 or 2 for $25.  Tickets sold on the day of the show are $20.

Make it a complete evening and have dinner first at Deleece Restaurant.  If you mention that you are going to the show, you will receive 20% off your bill.  Yum!

Toronto Burlesque Festival

Michelle L’amour and the Chicago Starlets are making a road trip to Toronto this weekend, July 24-26. Performing from Chicago are the Oona Tramps, Hot Toddy, Dominique Trixx, Sasha Darling, Vicky Sin, Vivian Velvet, Mimi First, Frenchie Kiss, and Fanny Tastic.

But, rest assured that we are not forgetting about our Chicago audiences!  Our big show, Belles and Whistles, is on Aug. 14 and 15 at the Music Box Theater.  Tickets are available at www.musicboxtheatre.com or at www.michellelamour.com.  Also, if you are a student at Studio L’amour, you can purchase tickets there with cash or check.  You do not want to miss this show with special guests, the Oona Tramps, Hot Toddy, Tigger! (NYC), Nadine Dubois (Minneapolis), and Tatah Dujour (Key West). Advance tickets are $15 for one, $25 for two.  Day of tickets are $20.