Author: frankyvivid

Franky Vivid is a poet and burlesque producer from Los Angeles. He is married to burlesque star Michelle L’amour, with whom he co-founded the international literary salon Naked Girls Reading in 2009. For four years he was the curator of the Everleigh Social Club in Chicago, an experiment in using Cyprianism to inform the operation of a private arts club. Vivid is a Freemasonic Knight Templar and founder of Paradise Garden #7. For more on Cyprianism and a continuing discussion about elements of The Seed and its underlying Philosophy and Practice, visit him at www.cyprianism.com.

Holiday Gift Idea

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GET A LITTLE SOMETHING… FOR YOURSELF!

PASSionPrintI had this crazy idea for the holidays. A few years ago, I was in a show at Coney Island called ASS FREAKS (Thanks Julie and Mat). As part of the show, after I performed, Murray Hill painted by bottom and I sat on a canvas which was then auctioned off to the audience (Congrats Hard Corey). So, I started thinking, this might be a fun little gift for the holidays.

I’m only doing a very limited number of these and they will all be ONE-OF-A-KINDS. Personalized just for you. Each will be 11×14 stretched canvas and ready to hang. It makes the perfect addition to your decor and will definitely start some conversations.

And members of my FAN CLUB will also receive a personalized video of me creating their mASSterpiece.

Grab one now as a little holiday treat for yourself of that special someone. Order by Dec 15 and get it by Christmas*. Orders will be created and shipped in the order they are received.

I’m looking forward to creating a special mASSterpiece just for you. 🙂

Happy Holidays.

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Getting intimate with you…

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I’d like to take a moment and share with you something very personal and exciting. For the last year, I’ve been thinking about putting together a show that is more daring, more intimate, more vulnerable than anything I’ve done before. I enjoy performing for you so much and I want to keep upping the stakes.
I’ve been resonating on words like “luxurious”, “dBPT_buy_tickets_largearing”, even “dangerous” – things that will take my naked artistry to the next level.
So here it is. This is the announcement many of you have been waiting for. Spend your Valentine’s weekend with me as I debut Le Nu (naked) at Carnivale. This is not a huge theater show. It is an intimate, personal – almost private – show for only a few dozen guests.
Le Nu is a European-inspired evening where guests will be immersed in the sumptuous surroundings of Carnivale’s Samba Room and served decadent desserts while me and a hand picked collection of amazing musicians, dancers, absurdist clowns and more entertain you. Beyond that, I dare not share the indulgent details of this steamy show. You’ll have to be there to find out. Trust me, you will never be the same.

It is the perfect addition to your romantic plans for Valentine’s weekend. I hope to see you there!

Seating is so limited that it is like you’re getting a private show.

Have an incredible dinner at Carnivale and then join us upstairs for the hottest night of winter. It’s the perfect Valentine’s Date.

TICKET PRICE INCLUDES A SPECIAL CHEF’S SELECTION DESSERT TRIO FLIGHT OF:

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cigar, Tres Leches with Espresso Fondant, AND Passion Fruit Tart.

 

OLD TIME STRIP SHOW – APRIL 24

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OTSS-11X17-2015-smThe Old Time Strip Show, sponsored by Studio L’amour, is at the Abbey Pub on April 24th, 2015 at 10pm (doors at 9pm). The show is hosted by Sammy the Tramp and stars the Chicago Starlets, myself and all of these special guests:

Di’ Lovely – San Diego
Talloolah Love – Atlanta
Bianca Boom Boom – Toronto
Eva Strangelove – Austin
Ursula Undress – Atlanta
Siren Santina – Knoxville
Audrey DeLuxe – LA
One Chance Fancy – Nashville

At the Abbey Pub, there are 3 levels of ticket pricing. Floor seats, balcony seats and standing room. Get the tickets you want now!

A percentage of proceeds will benefit the Performing Legends of the Burlesque Hall of Fame.This year, your support will benefit these fine ladies of burlesque:

Velvet Ice
Camille 2000
Di Alba
Judith Stein
Lottie the Body
Suzette Fontaine
Toni Elling
Val Valentine

Each year, the Burlesque Hall of Fame holds a pageant, founded by the late great Dixie Evans, in Las Vegas that features burlesque stars of the past and crowns a new Queen. Michelle L’amour won the title of Miss Exotic World in 2005, the Chicago Starlets won Best Group in 2010, and Frenchie Kiss won Best Duo with Jett Adore in 2012. The Old Time Strip Show is proud to sponsor some of the finest burlesque legends in order to help get them to Vegas for this annual pageant and burlesque reunion. Thank you for your support!

Studio L’amour is OPEN!

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Studio L’amour is now open at 4001 N Ravenswood Suite 205. All new classes begin this week in this beautiful new space. Registration is now available for Fan Dancing, Basic Burlesque, and Teasin’ & Pleasin’. The props for Teasin’ & Pleasin’ will be nighties and gloves.

Also, check out the new workshops for May. May 3 is Make & Shake where you learn to make pasties and then twirl tassels. May 9 is a very special Mother-Daughter burlesque workshop. What a great Mother’s Day gift! Champagne included!

Register for all classes and workshops now!