Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival

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by ohia design
on Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Everything else is child's play.

Superstar Michelle L'Amour Headlines: The 2005 winner of the Miss Exotic World competition, Michelle. L'Amour, is one of the most respected trailblazers in the burlesque industry, a much-sought performer full of surprises who utterly owns every stage. www.michellelamour.com

See Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3qGRP37DaA

"(She)Brings down the house..." - New York Post

"The reigning Queen of Bump and Grind" - Chicago Magazine

"...You Really Spiced up the Show..." - David Hasselhoff, America's Got Talent, NBC

Headliner of the 2010 Asheville Burlesque and Sideshow Festival, Michelle alone is worth experiencing, AND she's in excellent company...

International Jester Competition winner (the only American to ever win) and the 2008 Fool of Muncaster Castle of England. World-famous juggler and sideshow god Paolo Garbanzo will grace the Orange Peel stage to perform and MC what is shaping up to be the most talked about Burlesque and Sideshow event in the history of the SouthEast. www.garbanzojuggling.com

Enjoy this epic opportunity to drink deeply of these international masters, with both workshops and dazzling, technical performance in Asheville. They will be joined by the cream of the nation's talent in this juried showcase, with artists coming to Asheville from across the nation, to strip, strut and celebrate that original American folkart, Burlesque!

DETAILS: 4th Annual Americana Burlesque and Sideshow Festival (ABS Fest)

When: June 11-13 2010

Friday Night Red Carpet Gala: The most ostentatious event in Asheville. This is just the beginning of a three-rung of debauchery and high art... a teaser, if you will. The Opening Ceremonies are followed by awards, performance, live music and the movie, "An American Juggler".

$15.00. 9pm. Eleven on Grove: Scandals and The Boiler Room, 11 Grove Street, Asheville. Afterparty at 11pm $5.

Saturday Night Specatcular: Good thing that the Orange Peel is breezy - this is going to be one hot night. Phenomenal burlesque and circus talent, a Bizare Bazaar - all followed by live music and an after party.

$25.00. 8-11 pm. The Orange Peel on Biltmore Avenue, Asheville. live music and dance afterparty at 11pm $5.

Saturday and Sunday Burlesque, Circus and Arts Business Workshops in the ABSfest Seminary. $20 each or 5 for $90. 10-5pm. Movement and Learning Center above FBFC, 90 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville. Class Details Coming Soon!

New for 2010! Sunday Tiki Brunch: An idyllic cure for the post-ABS Fest hangover; food, drinks and more entertainment.

$10 10am - 1pm. The Yacht Club, 87 Patton Avenue, Asheville.

All tickets and reservation or more information: www.sideshowburlesque.org

Saturday Night Spectacular Tickets Available at www.theorangepeel.net or through the box office.

Contact: absfest2010@gmail.com