I'm getting ready to enjoy a busy Thanksgiving week, filled with planning a big dinner, performing, and getting organized for my travels in December to South Florida and Canada. Before I tell you all about my exciting shows, let me ask you if you've had a chance to vote for your favourite performers and personalities in the burlesque community at 21 Century Burlesque yet? It's a fun way for the international burlesque scene to celebrate excellence, not just for fellow performers, but also those who make great burlesque happen - hosts, producers, variety artists.



Of course I'd love you to consider me, but also consider people in your local scene who are helping to spice up live entertainment! Click here to put in your vote, and spread the word too! I only wish we could vote for more than 10, because it's so hard to narrow it down!

After I received my green card in September, apparently word got out and for a couple weeks I was all over the news! My old hometown paper Monday Magazine did a piece titled Pin-Up Queen Conquers USA, and then the Toronto Star did a piece, which they syndicated across Canada. Here are a few of my fave headlines from that day:





About a week later, The New York Daily News contacted me to do an interview, and they not only gave me a little pic on the front page, but also a 2 full page feature! Pretty overwhelming, let me tell you!





As if all this wasn't enough, I got a call from the CBS morning show The Couch asking me to be on their show to talk about my new status! My US network daytime tv debut! Click here or on the image below to go to the video:




What a month that was! I'm glad the hubub has died down a bit, I'm a busy gal and have lots of work to do! I am very grateful to all the journalists and photographers who I met, for their fair and balanced coverage and they positive light they've cast on my beloved burlesque.

This week I have a few fun shows happening in New York City, if you happen to live in the area!

Wednesday, November 21st

Nuit Blanche at Beaumarchais, 409 W 13th St. Reserve a table for dinner between 8:30-11pm or enjoy the show from the bar. Reservations: 212-675-2400. 9-11pm.

Friday, November 23rd

Two fabulous shows this night, so there's no excuse to miss one of them!

9:30pm: Room 69, Hotel Chantelle, 92 Ludlow St. No cover!

11:30pm: The Sophisticates at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St. Hosted by Bastard Keith and starring Madame Rosebud, myself, Gal Friday and The Maine Attraction. Tickets $30. RSVP at 212-206-0440 or at MetropolitanRoom.com

To see the rest of my upcoming show schedule, click here!
xoxo

Bettina