THE 3RD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE FESTIVAL- Grand Showcase #2
Join us for THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE FESTIVAL! Our event is a one-of-a-kind sensual literary weekend celebration of two uniquely different, open-themed BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE shows that highlight a mix of ANY & ALL GENRES of the written word matched with burlesque, boylesque, and draglesque artists chosen from around the country and the world! Each night on April 11th and 12th, we will feature different world-renowned “Guest of Honor” performing artists and authors, professional actors/readers, and specially-curated burlesque, boylesque, and draglesque acts chosen for our festival. And just as a library is an eclectic mix of books, our festival shall also celebrate an eclectic mix of all types of writing matched with all types of performers. Our shows are sex/body/queer positive, feminist, and inclusive to all! Come join us for one or BOTH nights of our 3rd annual special international event happening on April 11th and 12th at The Alberta Rose Theatre! Our History: BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE, produced by Lacy Knightly/Nick Lacy of Lacy Productions, is the world’s sexiest literary salon which matches titillating, inspiring, and/or empowering book readings with burlesque, boylesque, or draglesque performances. Professional readers, actors, or authors read aloud a piece of writing from any genre and are then followed by a burlesque, boylesque, or draglesque performance inspired by the piece in aesthetic, feel, emotion, character, plot, etc. Since early 2016, we have produced quarterly shows highlighting genres such as gothic literature, science fiction, erotica, fantasy, fairy tales, mysteries, classic literature, and more. We strive to raise up both the literary and the performing arts, empower others as well as entertain through the written word and a bit of tease, support and promote books, literacy, and burlesque, and be open, diverse, and inclusive to all in a safe, welcoming environment. Tickets $30 GA Advance$40 GA At the Door$45 VIP with Preferred Seating (first 7 rows of the center section – available in advance only) —— Door tickets sold only if available on a first come, first served basis! Once we reach capacity there will not be tickets available at the door. 21 & over onlyReview our venue FAQ here
DAPPERLESQUE
Dare to be different. Dare to be desirous. Dare to be DAPPER. Experience a stylishly seductive genderbending medley of burlesque and drag as Lacy Productions and The Alberta Rose Theatre present DAPPERLESQUE: A Decidedly Debonair Cabaret Extraordinaire Bringing you the most smartly-dressed, dashingly sultry, and dare we say rakish performance artists from burlesque, boylesque, draglesque, and drag king communities around the world- here to cut a fine sexy figure, share the many, many forms of Dapperness, and seduce us all from upon their royal stage. Lacy Productions bring together sauciness, sophistication, intelligence and sexiness to all their shows! Join us as we welcome you most intimately into the decadence that is DAPPERLESQUE. Are you ready? Grab your tickets in advance- Lacy Productions has a history of selling out! $25 GA Advance $30 GA At the Door $35 VIP with Preferred Seating (first 6 rows of the center section – available in advance only) —— Door tickets sold only if available on a first come, first served basis! Once we reach capacity there will not be tickets available at the door. 21 & over only _________________________________________________ The Alberta Rose Theater will no longer be requiring masks for entry in alignment with the recent announcement from Oregon Governor Kate Brown. The Oregon Health Authority still recommends masking for people at higher risk from COVID-19, including unvaccinated people and immunocompromised people. While face masks are no longer mandatory, our staff will continue to wear them and we highly encourage that you wear one as well. Mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirements remain in place until Sunday, March 20th. Please bring your proof of a full course vaccination with a matching ID to this event. We will continue to monitor the CDC, state and local guidance to set our policies and some artists and events may have specific policies that ticket holders must adhere to. Please do not attend the show if you are feeling sick in any way. This information is provided so each patron can make a well-informed decision based on their own personal comfort level. These guidelines may change prior to performance. MORE INFORMATION HERE These policy changes will be in effect until further notice. Thank you for your ongoing support and patience while we navigate these unsure times.
BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE: The Sci-Fi Edition
“In science fiction, we dream…” -Ray Bradbury Journey through time and space into worlds where dreams are born as Lacy Productions and The Alberta Rose Theatre present BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE: The Sci-Fi Edition Booklover’s Burlesque is the world’s sexiest literary salon which matches titillating, inspiring, and empowering book readings with burlesque, boylesque, and draglesque performances all in one show! Professional readers, actors, and/or local authors & writers read aloud a piece of poetry, fiction (from any genre), memoir, non-fiction, etc, which is then followed by a burlesque performance inspired by the piece. Join us as we expand our minds, explore the unknown, and boldly go where Booklover’s Burlesque has never gone before! Cast TBA Feel the heat of supernova sensuality with us! BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE: The Sci-Fi Edition Come curious. Leave transformed. Grab your tickets in advance- our tickets sell fast! $25 GA Advance $30 GA At the Door $35 VIP with Preferred Seating (first 6 rows of the center section – available in advance only) —— Door tickets sold only if available on a first come, first served basis! Once we reach capacity there will not be tickets available at the door. 21 & over only Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
DAPPERLESQUE: A Gender Bending Burlesque Cabaret
It’s time to show your pride… DAPPER style! Dare to be different. Dare to be desirous. Dare to be DAPPER. Experience a stylishly seductive, decidedly debonair gender bending medley of burlesque and drag during PRIDE month as Lacy Productions and The Alberta Rose Theatre present DAPPERLESQUE: A Gender Bending Burlesque Cabaret Doors at 7pmShow at 8pm Bringing you the most smartly-dressed, dashingly sultry, and dare we say rakish performance artists from burlesque, boylesque, draglesque, and drag king communities around the world- here to cut a fine sexy figure, share the many, many forms of Dapperness, and seduce us all from upon their royal stage.Lacy Productions bring together sauciness, sophistication, intelligence and sexiness to all their shows! Join us as we welcome you most intimately into the decadence that is DAPPERLESQUE. Are you ready?—–Cast to be announced SOON! Hosted by Whiskey Rick——ADVANCE TICKETS:(Grab your tickets in advance- Lacy Productions has a history of selling out!) $25 GA Advance$30 GA At the Door$35 VIP with Preferred Seating (first 6 rows of the center section – available in advance only) Door tickets sold only if available on a first come, first served basis! Once we reach capacity there will not be tickets available at the door.21 & over only
Booklover’s Burlesque – Revenge of the Sci-Fi Edition
Booklover’s Burlesque – Revenge of the Sci-Fi Edition “In science fiction, we dream…” -Ray Bradbury Journey through time and space into worlds where dreams are born as Lacy Productions and The Alberta Rose Theatre present Booklover’s Burlesque is the world’s sexiest literary salon which matches titillating, inspiring, and empowering book readings with burlesque, boylesque, and draglesque performances all in one show! Professional readers, actors, and/or local authors & writers read aloud a piece of poetry, fiction (from any genre), memoir, non-fiction, etc, which is then followed by a burlesque performance inspired by the piece. Join us as we expand our minds, explore the unknown, and boldly go where Booklover’s Burlesque has never gone before! Cast TBA Feel the heat of supernova sensuality with us! Grab your tickets in advance- our tickets sell fast! $25 GA Advance$30 GA At the Door$40 VIP with Preferred Seating (first 7 rows of the center section – available in advance only) —— Door tickets sold only if available on a first come, first served basis! Once we reach capacity there will not be tickets available at the door. 21 & over only Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE: A Midsummer Night’s Tease
“We know what we are but know not what we may be…” HUZZAH! ‘Tis time for The Bard and Burlesque to marry as Lacy Productions presents… BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE: A Midsummer Night’s Tease (Shakespeare Edition) Booklover’s Burlesque is the world’s sexiest literary salon which matches titillating, inspiring, and empowering book readings with burlesque, boylesque, and draglesque performances all in one show! Professional readers, actors, and/or local authors & writers read aloud a piece of poetry, fiction (from any genre), memoir, non-fiction, etc, which is then followed by a burlesque performance inspired by the piece. Pray join us merry wanderers of the night for a most bawdy time with the Bard– a bit of summertime “Shakespeare After Dark” — as only Booklover’s Burlesque can bring! BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE: A Midsummer Night’s Tease Come curious. Leave transformed. ——- ADVANCE TICKETS: (Our tickets sell quickly- Purchase early! Our last three BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE shows SOLD OUT! ) $25 GA Advance$30 GA At the Door$35 VIP with Preferred Seating (first 5 rows of the center section – available in advance only)——- Door tickets sold only if available on a first come, first served basis! Once we reach capacity there will not be tickets available at the door. 21 & over only Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Cabaret des Arts: A Fusion of Visual Arts & Burlesque
“To create one’s world in any of the arts takes courage.”-Georgia O’Keeffe Feel the power of the visual and performing arts intertwined as Lacy Productions & The Alberta Rose Theatre present… CABARET DES ARTS: A Fusion of Visual Arts & Burlesque Cabaret des Arts raises up sex & body positivity, feminism, and inclusivity through the visual arts and the art of burlesque! Join us as we merge the visual and performing arts together and experience an empowering, entertaining, and exclusive evening of artistic sensuality. Begin your evening at 7pm perusing our intimate Artist Exhibition (showcasing PNW local artists working in a variety of mediums) while enjoying drinks and delights and preparing for our Cabaret des Arts show. Afterwards, our Cabaret des Arts show begins at 8pm inside the historic Alberta Rose Theatre, where burlesque inspired by both classic and contemporary works of art will come to life upon the stage. Come to the Cabaret des Arts.Where art is always a cabaret! ——- ADVANCE TICKETS: (Our tickets sell quickly- Purchase early! Our last three BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE shows SOLD OUT! ) $25 GA Advance$30 GA At the Door$35 VIP with Preferred Seating (first 5 rows of the center section – available in advance only)——- Door tickets sold only if available on a first come, first served basis! Once we reach capacity there will not be tickets available at the door. 21 & over only Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
FOOLISH MORTALS: A Haunted Mansion Burlesque Cabaret
When hinges creak in a doorless theater, and strange and frightening sounds echo from the stage — that is the time when ghosts are present, practicing their bump and grind with ghoulish delight, in search of foolish mortals like YOU to join their ninety-nine happy haunts at a cabaret like no other! Welcome to FOOLISH MORTALS: A Haunted Mansion Burlesque Cabaret Kindly join us inside the haunted Alberta Rose Theatre, where you shall experience the creepiest of burlesque cabarets during this most gothic of seasons- where thwarted brides seek revenge, couples dance for all eternity, paintings change before your eyes, heads foretell your future, and grim-grinning ghosts fly overhead in search of one last mortal to join their cabaret troupe. Will it be you? Be sure to bring your death certificate… there’s no turning back now. STARRING: Nox Falls (Seattle) Valerie Veils (Olympia) Solangerie (Olympia) The Infamous Nina Nightshade Lily Le Fauve Duo Alpha Kitten Megz Madrone Temera Titty MissDoe Chanterelle David D. Daniels Anna Nymph Kitt’n Around With your Ghost Host Professor D. R. Schreiber (The Historical Conjurer) Hurry back. We’re dying to tease you. TICKETS: $25 GA Advance $35 GA At the Door $40 VIP with Preferred Seating (first 5 rows of the center section – available in advance only)(Our tickets sell quickly – purchase early! Lacy Productions have a history of selling out! ) Door tickets sold only if available on a first come, first served basis! Once we reach capacity there will not be tickets available at the door. 21 & over only Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE: The Holiday Edition
Deck the halls with books and burlesque as Lacy Productions presents: BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE: The Holiday Edition A Booklover’s Burlesque special edition at The Alberta Rose Theatre just in time for a most festive and flirty holiday season! Booklover’s Burlesque is the world’s sexiest literary salon which matches titillating, inspiring, and empowering book readings with burlesque, boylesque, and draglesque performances all in one show! Professional readers, actors, and/or local authors & writers read aloud a piece of poetry, fiction (from any genre), memoir, non-fiction, etc, which is then followed by a burlesque, boylesque, and/or draglesque performance inspired by the piece. Join us as we raise our cocktails and candy canes to a good Yule and a naughty New Year by sharing and interpreting classic and beloved holiday stories as only Booklover’s Burlesque can! Cast TBA! BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE: The Holiday EditionCome curious. Leave transformed. Grab your tickets in advance- our tickets sell fast! $25 GA Advance$30 GA At the Door$40 VIP with Preferred Seating (first 6 rows of the center section – available in advance only) —— Door tickets sold only if available on a first come, first served basis! Once we reach capacity there will not be tickets available at the door. 21 & over only Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
“ALEJANDRA” – Flamenco Spain Arts & Culture Tour 2022
Alejandra is a personal and intimate work of music where memories reverberate within the flamenco themes that José Almarcha develops. Behind each note there are glimpses into his interior, his personal history, his roots, and his identity. The result is an ideogram through musical sounds that evoke important memories, places, experiences, and people who left an imprint on him, and that are part of the DNA that comprises his identity. Dedicated to the mother of guitarist, José Almarcha, who hails from La Mancha, Spain. The sudden and unexpected loss of his mother was instrumental in changing the way Mr. Almarcha composes and interprets Flamenco. Presented by Flamenco Spain Arts and Culture, FECACE, and Espacio Flamenco Portland. José Almarcha – Musical Director and Flamenco GuitaristLucía Ruibal – Choreographer and Flamenco DancerMaría López – Flamenco SingerFernando Clemente – Flamenco ViolinistEpi Pacheco – Flamenco Percussionist Begoña Fernández Pellicer – Production FLAMENCO SPAIN Arts and Culture was born after the closure of the Casa Patas Foundation, which Begoña Fernández directed since 2006. Through FLAMENCO SPAIN Ms. Fernández continues to present a large variety of stage productions, workshops, and cultural activities throughout the world at public and private venues including theaters, and festivals. This treasured art form designated World Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2010, will continue to be disseminated under the trade name FECACE and FLAMENCO SPAIN Arts and Culture. TICKETS:$29.99 GA Advance$35 GA At the Door$45 VIP with Preferred Seating (first 3 rows of the center section – available in advance only) Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE