What is BurlyCon?

You need to go.

I'm just going to write that there before dumping any more information on you, so you get it. Do you get it? Do you understand?

If you are a burlesque performer, or want to be a performer, or are involved in the burlesque scene in a large way...you really need to attend this event. And if it's not 'for you' to attend? You need to promote it to every performer that you know.

BurlyCon is the only annual Burlesque Educational convention that I know of. No shows, no competitions, just pure, old fashioned learnin'!

From the site:

Our aim is to further the development and historical knowledge of this rare American art form that is experiencing a popular resurgence worldwide. Unlike other Festivals and Expos that highlight Burlesque performance, this weekend-long gathering contains no show and no audience. Rather, all activities at BurlyCon are focused on the behind-the-scenes components of Burlesque: building skills, deepening knowledge, and growing as a community.             ~ BurlyCon

BurlyCon is coming up in November, from the 1st to the 4th. That may seem like a ways off, but the deals for tickets started months ago. I advise you get in on it now!

They also have payment plans available! More information and registration options are AVAILABLE HERE!

BurlyCon 2011 class photo, by Don Spiro

You get four days of expert instruction, over 100 classes to choose from, and teachers like Alotta Boutté, Ophelia Flame, and Peekaboo Pointe! 

Keep an eye on their website for more updates, or sign up for their newsletter!

Will I see you there?

~Red

G33KPRON's Star Wars Day 1st Year Anniversary Party

May the Fourth be with you!

Get ready to celebrate international Star Wars day and G33KPRON's one year anniversary!

Obskyura, who will be C3PO. Photo by Orangeroads Photography

That's right! Just in time to give a little sneak peek for Babes in Space: in 3DD (August 26th and 30th this year), Red Herring Productions has let the sexy nerds out to do a little Star Wars burlesque on the stage of Tattoo Rock Parlour! 

Skaii Walker, who will be Darth Vader. Photo by Aaron Schwab

There will be quite a few sexy ladies for your enjoyment! From The Nerdy Stripper Skaii Walker as Darth Vader, Obskyura as C3PO, TyTanya as a bellydance Leia, Charlie Quinn as a delicious Storm Trooper, and of course me with R2D2!

Charlie Quinn, who will be our Storm Trooper.

And there are prizes, so check out what we have in store for you:

• Darth Vader ForceFX Lightsaber
• Star Wars The Old Republic game
• Big Millenium Falcon Lego set
• Jedi Force books
• Star Wars Blu-Ray set

TyTanya, who will be Leia. Photo by Orangeroads Photography

Costumes are encouraged! 

Also, Jedi & Sith drink specials a the bar!

If you came to G33kPRONs last Comicon party then you know there will be impromptu lightsaber battles on the dance floor, awesome costumes and a just an all around good time. 

Red Herring (me!), who will be R2D2! Photo by Orangeroads Photography

Come celebrate one year of awesome for G33KPRON!

19+ event (please bring valid ID). $5 at the door before 10:30pm


See you there!

~Red

Video Blog from the Boston Burlesque Exposition

Earlier this year, I applied and got into the Boston burlesque festival, known as The Great Burlesque Exposition. In order to get my plane down there (my awesome prop by 3bArtistry) I embarked on a road trip with my videographer (the maker of all the awesome trailers you see). Lord, was this trip an experience!

My faithful driving companion The Spanish Fly (aka Tatiana) was kind enough tot take on the task of driving me and my plane all the way from Toronto to Boston.

And then the car broke down.

The hilarity. It ensued.

Here're the videos of our adventures!

And part two!

So...warning for drinking, bikini's, and hilarity. How 'bout that sponsorship Doritos? Eh?

~ Red Herring

The things I get up to...

So I picked up a little skill...

Scared yet?

~Red

Photographer Spotlight - Robert 'Nix' Nickson and Myla Strange

 Nix and Myla are definitely an experience to work with. Their shoots typically have an edge to the sexiness, involving blood, heads not attached to bodies, or heavy machinery. I love photo sets that have a narrative, maybe because of my writer background. Every time they contact me with an idea, I'm super excited to jump on it.

Our first shoot tougher involved nuns, school girls, and heavy blood-covered chainsaws. While the photos didn't turn out due to some bad luck, the experience was hilarious and the story behind the shoot and their attitudes really encouraged me to continue working with them and I'm so glad I did.


Here are some photos we've worked on together with Rodrigo from Rue Morgue Magazine!

The redhead always wins! Photos by Nix, makeup by 3BArtistry

 Nix and Myla float between Detroit and Toronto (and possibly some other places) and have recently opened up their studio in Detroit, where one of our shoots was used as a major unveiling! This one:

Christmas Corpse! Photo by Nix

As a bonus, I never leave a shoot with them empty handed. Whether it's a gorgeous fascinator, a really lush Santa Hat, or even framed prints of our previous work, they really appreciate and support the girls who work with them.

Check them out, and give them love!

~ Red