Chicago Burlesque Dancer Red Hot Annie Weinert
If I can't sell wieners, I'll have to write blogs.

Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-12-02 08:49
Subject: Costuming
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Working on some new costume costume, and I want something that will shimmy like crazy - so I have been looking around today for different ways that fringe is attached to the costume. I particularlly like glass fringe as of late - it's heavy and it's got a certain luxurious sway to it - I think it's perfect for burlesque costumes.

I really love these little bits of inspiration, as starting points:
http://www.burlesquecostumes.com/
http://www.thisnext.com/item/8DDA57F7/4359BA65/Trashy-Lingerie-Burlesque
http://www.trashy.com/Burlesque-Nurse-Bra.9934-product.htm
http://www.trashy.com/Burlesque-Fringe-Skirt.8673-product.htm
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32798383

Which ones do you like the best? (Feel free to comment with your link to great burlesque fringe and tassel!)

xo

Annie

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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-12-01 16:17
Subject: Chicago's 2010 Windy City Burlesque Fest
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Spread the Word!

Vaudezilla & Belmont Burlesque Revue are pleased to announce that performer applications are now online for the 2010 Windy City Burlesque Fest!
http://windycityburlesquefest.com/submissions.htm


All application materials must be received by February 1, 2010

Please complete the Performer Application by copying and pasting it into an email and sending it to: applications@windycityburlesquefest.com


or by mail to:


Windy City Burlesque Fest
C/o Vaudezilla, Inc.
PO Box 411711
Chicago IL 60641-6111


All applicants should include a photograph of yourself or your troupe along with a link to your performance video URL (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.). An application fee of $15.00 should be submitted via Paypal to: annmarieweinert@yahoo.com


Applications submitted without this fee will not be considered.


Download Performer Application:

http://windycityburlesquefest.com/files/2010performer_app.doc


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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-12-01 09:03
Subject: Sweets!
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One of my lesser performed burlesque acts.

This video is of the first time I ever performed it. I created the act for Belmont Burlesque's Valentine's day show, but it has since evolved to Strawberries, rather than chocolates (I don't really like chocolates that much, so I never looked forward to eating them onstage).

Frankly, I love the piece dearly, but the first time was very likely my best performance of it! I hope that next time I perform it, I'll remember to recapture that JBF (just been fucked) attitude that I dig in this particular video.

Also noteworthy - those shoes are sorta scary (teeny tiny skinny heel), and the newer version includes *fantastic* strawberry pasties made by Violet Vogue.

Your ratings/comments on the youtube video are appreciated!

xo

Red Hot Annie
Chicago Burlesque

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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-12-01 07:49
Subject: 2010 - The Plans
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2010 is shaping up to be pretty intense, I must say:

In addition to our monthly BROADZILLA! show and our Blue Bayou bartop burlesque show, I'll be teaching burlesque both in Chicago and Oak Park at DeMaira Dance.
http://vaudezilla.com/burlesqueclasses.htm

I'm also planning on taking a trapeze class myself! Arm strength, here I come, dammit!

Vaudezilla is proud to sponsor Viva La Muerte's "The Wall" at Viaduct Theatre - http://redhotannie.com/img/thewall.jpg

I'm traveling a LOT. So far, I have trips to: Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Detroit, and Nashville. In the meantime, hopefully I'll pick up a burlesque fest or two.

Speaking of, Vaudezilla - alongside Belmont Burlesque will be producing the first ever Windy City Burlesque Fest - which promises to be many amazing shows!
http://windycityburlesquefest.com

I'll be appearing on Check, Please on channel 11 on Feb 5 at 8:00pm. I hope the part where I yelled out "Lesbians!" makes the cut! http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=1,5/

Vaudedzilla is proud to announce that we will be producing five vaudeville shows (with ever-so-light burlesque aspects) in Skokie over the course of the year. Anticipate a bit of slapstick, lots of funny dialogue, variety acts (magic, singing, what-have-you), and just a touch of really classic burlesque. http://vaudezilla.com/skokie.htm

Vaudezilla is also proud to announce that we will be re-mounting Big Lebowski Burlesque in September/October. Keep an eye out for the dates. http://vaudezilla.com/biglebowskiburlesque.htm

Dates worth noting:
Jan 5 is Red Hot Annie's 2-year anniversary
July 1 is Vaudezilla's 2-year anniversary

You think we've got enough planned? Not surprisingly, there's more! :)

xo

Annie

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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-11-30 14:05
Subject: Chicago Stage Review - Interview
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Enjoy my recent interview with Chicago Stage Review! ;) They put out a lot of information regarding shows in Chicago, and they are definitely one of my resources for finding out what's going on in the city.

Variety Meets: Chicago Burlesque Dancer Red Hot Annie

xo

Annie

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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-11-30 10:37
Subject: Last Handful of Shows this Year!
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Red Hot Annie's Burlesque this Month:


Chicago Burlesque

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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-11-29 09:19
Subject: Hey You
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So my problem right now with the song I have for "The Wall" is that I have too many choices. The only thing I'm certain of is that the act I finally go with probably won't be "burlesque" in nature. The images that keep popping into my head are too dark for that, I guess.

I had big hopes to make a new prop for the show, but I just don't see it happening in the next 3 weeks, and the show opens the week I get back, so I gotta work out the whole act within the next 3 weeks (plus costume, but that's the easy part).

Anyways, I think my new idea will work, so now I just have to work out some of the details. Sorry to be so covert, but I just don't have many details, yet. ;)





xo

Annie

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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-11-28 09:13
Subject: Beast Women - Tonight
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A late night last night, but fun!

I'm looking forward to doing my hot dog cart act tonight at Beast Women - one of my favorite shows. An all-female cabaret - singers, dancers, comedians, monologues - all really top-notch performing. I hope you can make it out! This may be your last chance to see the hot dog act before January! :)


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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-11-25 17:45
Subject: (no subject)
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Cardboard wagon wheel - check
Pilgrim costume I made when I was 16 - check
Historically inaccurate feather headdress - check

Tonight, we're going to party like is 1492.

See you there.

chicago burlesque

xo

Annie

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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-11-25 16:27
Subject: Dallas Burlesque Fest
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I don't think I'll be applying for this particular one, but applications are up now for you Chicago burlesque performers who want to get into the Dallas Burlesque Fest:
http://www.dallasburlesquefestival.com/

Knock'em dead! :)

xo

Annie

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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-11-25 10:52
Subject: I Know People Who Sound Like This
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Oy.

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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-11-25 09:29
Subject: Gah.
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Finally got my facebook set-up, again:
http://www.facebook.com/anniesredhots

What a shame to lose so many years of comments/wall writings/etc. Hopefully, I'll at least get most of my friends back. :)

xo

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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-11-23 12:48
Subject: Newsletter
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vaudezilla vimeo vaudezilla myspace vaudezilla facebook vaudezilla flickr vaudezilla twitter vaudezilla youtube


Greetings!

ROAR!
Who needs Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade? We've got PASTIES on parade throughout the holiday season. You can find us at our usual haunts, plus a special Black Wednesday show at Betty's Blue Star. Read on for all the juicy morsels.
ostrich.com: Fans - Sally Rand, Burlesque, Ostrich, Marabou
cameo intimates

Vaudezilla.com
Video & Live Events Production - Chicago

BROADZILLA! The Burlesque Beast

Friday, November 27
10:30pm & 1:00am - two free shows!
Exit, 1315 W North Av, Chicago



YES, IT'S FREE!

It’s been over one year and we’re still running strong. It’s the original free burlesque show in Chicago, and it only comes from Vaudezilla! It’s the last Friday of the month, and Exit is the place to be.

Joe Motisi hosts two jam-packed sets of burlesque. No cover. $2 PBR cans. Tons of free giveaways.


The Night Before Thanksgiving
Ruffle Your Feathers
Wednesday, November 25
midnight
Betty's Blue Star, 1600 W Grand Av, Chicago
Tix: $10 adv / $15 door - TIX AVAIL HERE

Can you think of a better way to live it up before you gorge yourself on turkey (or tofurkey) and all the fixins? Neither can we, so we humbly suggest that you come party with us on Black Wednesday. We’ll fill your tryptophan dreams with sexy ladies doffing their pilgrim hats and Indian headdresses as we give thanks for that most bountiful gift of all...boobies!
CLICK FOR MORE

Click for Full-Sized Flyer

Image of Vaudezilla by Callie Lipkin
This Thursday, Next Thursday, Every Thursday
Blue Bayou Bartop Burlesque Show
Every Thursday (No show Nov 26, Dec 24 & 31)
10:00pm
Blue Bayou, 3734 N Southport Av, Chicago
Cover: FREE!

As always, Dick Dijon hosts, as Vaudezilla’s best babes take the stage : Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam Pam, Maria May I, and Barrett All. And each week, different performers around the city will join us for the festivities!
CLICK FOR MORE

Click for Full-Sized Flyer

Image of Maria May I by Matthew Gaynor Photography
Select Saturdays!
The Absolut Holidaze Show
Saturday, December 12
11:00pm & 2:00am
Exit, 1315 W North Av, Chicago
Cover: FREE!

Vaudezilla has that time-honored elixir for all the stress-inducing things that come along at this time of year: a healthy dose of burlesque! Come and join us at Exit as we present “The Absolut Holidaze Show,” hosted by Vaudezilla’s very own Wham Bam Pam and Maria May I.
CLICK FOR MORE

Click for Full-Sized Flyer

Image of Mercedes Rohlfs by Leslie Kerrigan of The Flaming Dames

Red Hot Annie's Burlesque Calendar


Other Shows Coming Up:


ostrich.com: Fans - Sally Rand, Burlesque, Ostrich, Marabou
cameo intimates



Your feedback about this email is always appreciated. Just click "Reply" to let us know what you think!

ROAR!

Red Hot Annie
Vaudezilla, Inc.
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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-11-23 12:13
Subject: Yummy!
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These look delicious! Plus, maybe you could make them do naughty things!
http://ishea.blogspot.com/2009/11/gingerbread-yogis.html

xo

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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-11-23 10:58
Subject: add me, please
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facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/people/Annie-Weinert/100000502764014

working on getting my old one back up, but in the meantime, this one will work.
grr!!

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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-11-23 09:29
Subject: Grumpy!
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My facebook account got disabled yesterday, for some reason. WTF? I'm such a good girl on facebook - no nudity, no spamming. Bummer. We'll see if my appeal goes through, otherwise it should be fun to see how quickly people add me back (I hope quickly).

I slept a good 10 hours last night, but I still feel totally drained today. Good thing today is an easy day. The main "must" is promotion. Everything else is just catching up on emails.

I'd really love to go back to sleep! :)

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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-11-22 11:12
Subject: Zombie Braaaaain
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Fun show last night at BBR last night! I got to see everyone's act (a rarity), and they were all fantastic! :)

I should be putting away groceries, instead of letting them melt on my office floor, but I'm too tired to do anything but stare at the computer screen.

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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-11-20 10:36
Subject: Whee!
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This act is debuting tomorrow at Belmont Burlesque - looks like you can still get tickets, but I bet not for long: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/15437

What are you going to do when I stroll onstage with this mo-fo?
chicago burlesque

(Cat not included.)

This should be fun! xo

Annie

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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-11-19 09:00
Subject: Nothing again...
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So, I don't have anything to report today. Assuming I get my shit together, I'm going to go get a much needed hair cut. So, I'll leave you with a link to my videos:

Burlesque, fetish, and such. If you like something leave me a little comment (and rate it, if you please):

http://www.youtube.com/user/redhotannie

xo

Annie

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Red Hot Annie / Ann Marie Weinert
Date: 2009-11-18 13:43
Subject: Shows, Shows, Shows!
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I don't have anything to write today, so I'll just leave you with some info on upcoming shows! ;)

Red Hot Annie's Burlesque this Month:



Chicago Burlesque

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