Notebook: New York

  The burlesque renaissance... In these uncertain times, it's nice to see such a postive trend continue to build momentum.  All but left for dead 10 years ago, the ancient art of the tassle-twirling striptease is turning up in more and more bars and clubs every weekend.

As a service to pastie lovers everywhere, we here at CityGuide have compiled some of the best acts and clubs around the country into a list of top burlesque attractions.  (Including those lovely Pontani Sisters on your left.) You can check our list out here. 

In the meantime, tell us what you think about burlesque: liberating lowbrow?  Low-rent tease?  High-concept retro schtick?  

Additionaly, if you have any favorite performers or venues in your town we ought to know about, please, share.

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• #67 Comment from goldfenger 
  3/26/08 2:48 PM | Permalink

  There will be a burlesque performance at the Lucid Absinthe Atlanta Launch Party on Thursday, March 27 from 8-11pm at Halo Lounge in Atlanta.  To RSVP for this free event visit www.jetsetmarketing.com/halolounge.
• #66 Comment from pearlrue1 
  3/1/08 5:35 PM | Permalink

  Le Scandal Burlesque Variety Show, in it's 8th year at NYC's The Cutting Room, 19 West 24th ST. Burlesque! Circus! Live Music!
• #65 Comment from scandalesque@... 
  11/25/07 10:45 PM | Permalink

  When visiting Phoenix Arizona....Please check out Scandalesque.com Arizona's Premeir Burlesque Entertainment.
• #64 Comment from hwrentham 
  11/23/07 9:34 PM | Permalink

  this is bye far the best show iv seen on the planet earth,... keep up the  good work
• #63 Comment from rocknycity 
  9/24/07 11:50 AM | Permalink

  I have a burlesque school here in NYC
  http://www.schoolofburlesque.com
  
  I've had a wonderful time and my students are amazing!