Date: 2009-12-02 08:49 Subject: Costuming Security: Public

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

Date: 2009-12-01 16:17 Subject: Chicago's 2010 Windy City Burlesque Fest Security: Public

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

Date: 2009-12-01 09:03 Subject: Sweets! Security: Public

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

Date: 2009-12-01 07:49 Subject: 2010 - The Plans Security: Public

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

Date: 2009-11-30 14:05 Subject: Chicago Stage Review - Interview Security: Public

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

Date: 2009-11-30 10:37 Subject: Last Handful of Shows this Year! Security: Public

Red Hot Annie's Burlesque this Month:


Chicago Burlesque

Date: 2009-11-29 09:19 Subject: Hey You Security: Public

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

Date: 2009-11-28 09:13 Subject: Beast Women - Tonight Security: Public

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! :)


clicky click for details

Date: 2009-11-25 17:45 Subject: (no subject) Security: Public

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.



xo

Annie

Date: 2009-11-25 16:27 Subject: Dallas Burlesque Fest Security: Public

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

Date: 2009-11-25 10:52 Subject: I Know People Who Sound Like This Security: Public

Oy.

Date: 2009-11-25 09:29 Subject: Gah. Security: Public

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

Date: 2009-11-23 12:13 Subject: Yummy! Security: Public

These look delicious! Plus, maybe you could make them do naughty things!
http://ishea.blogspot.com/2009/11/gingerbread-yogis.html

xo

Date: 2009-11-23 10:58 Subject: add me, please Security: Public

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!!

Date: 2009-11-23 09:29 Subject: Grumpy! Security: Public

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! :)

Date: 2009-11-22 11:12 Subject: Zombie Braaaaain Security: Public

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.

Date: 2009-11-20 10:36 Subject: Whee! Security: Public

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?


(Cat not included.)

This should be fun! xo

Annie

Date: 2009-11-19 09:00 Subject: Nothing again... Security: Public

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

Date: 2009-11-18 13:43 Subject: Shows, Shows, Shows! Security: Public

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