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"Best of Frankie Tease Magazine Vol.1" Easier Than Ever to Read

Exclusive never-before published in-depth interviews, articles that have been well-read and are in wider release, mixed with photos by Frankie and local Las Vegas photographers make this "Best of" book something special. If you love the arts with a focus on Burlesque, Comedy, Music, and Culture, you must read the fun and informative articles from this embedded Las Vegas reporter. It will set you back under $5, and be instantly digitally delivered to your computer if PDF, or downloaded to your favorite device via your favorite eReader. Each six months, there will be a new volume, so keep up. At the time of this article Sony, the iBookstore (Apple), and Baker and Taylor are not yet listing the book, but will soon. A list below will show you who does have the book in ePub format. And here is the eBook version, it goes for $3.99 on your favorite eReader. Buy Now $3.99: Copia - [Copia eReader, iPad, Nook, Sony eReader, PC, MAC]   Amazon Kindle - [Kindle

Cha Cha Velour, Legends, and Las Vegas Burlesque Classes

Photo by Radiant Inc. of Cha Cha Velour If you were driving on the Las Vegas Strip Northbound toward the Stratosphere (before Sahara), you would turn right on Karen Avenue, park at 900 Karen Ave. and enter the middle of the "New Orleans Square" to locate Suite C-209. It is not street-side, it's inside. A warm night in September led me to do just that, and I found myself at the front door of the Studio where Cha Cha Velour - the burlesque dance studio owner - was holding an open house. Sure, I first had to drive through a run-down area several blocks east to get there, but if you've spent anytime in Vegas, you know that's not unusual (especially since 2008). Upstairs following the signs (elevator available) I found a glass-front studio with a "Las Vegas Burlesque Classes" Sign on it. Entering the studio, I was greeted by a wall of legendary performers' autographed photos, a wall of teachers who'd already taught at

Celebrity Magician "Murray" Show at Laugh Factory Pleases Avid Fans

Murray Sawchuck (39) exemplifies being hungry to perform and raise the art you're involved in to the public's eye. The prolific TV and film star only takes a break from his grueling almost daily Las Vegas show appearance schedule to do more shows - this time in Australia- and that's after he just filmed five episodes of a new kids TV series called "The Jadagrace Show". Not to worry. Even though the show goes dark until its Oct. 1 return, Murray will still offer his spectacular magical madness at the Laugh Factory at Tropicana. Put this quirky talked-about show on your calendar as a local Vegas favorite. Known for his record-breaking finale' trick on Amarica's Got Talent (making a ginormous model train disappear) before over 20 million fans, Murray has appeared as a headliner at Hollywood's "Magic Castle", and is an annual host at Alice Cooper's Arizona Christmas charity. Murray John Sawchuck was born in Burnaby, British Columbia, an

Viva Las Vegas 16 Rockabilly Weekend Preview- Often Imitated, Never Duplicated - Orleans Hotel March 28-31 2013

VLV15 photos by Cherry Club Inc. You've heard about it from all corners of the civilized world, you've seen the cars roll into town, you've seen the vintage attire, but you haven't ever attended the  original Rockabilly Weekender held Easter yearly in Vegas? Why not? Let me tell you why you shouldn't miss it this year. Legends, up-and-coming greats, and local favorites, will tear up the stages, halls, and hotel rooms once again at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 16, Thursday March 28 - Sunday 31, 2013, at the Las Vegas Orleans Hotel, Casino and Convention Center. Bring your walking and dancing shoes. New at VLV 16 for 2013 According to organizer and event creator Tom Ingram, the 16th annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender has some new things to offer. This is the first year a downloadable application is available for the event on Android and Apple. The app holds a full event schedule that is interactive, allowing you to choose and