Lola van Ella presnts Hot Dogs & Cool Cats

What: An Extra Frisky Edition of Lola van Ella's Burlesque Showcase

When: Saturday, September 6, 2008, starting at 5:00pm and going until 1:30am

Where: Off Broadway, located at 3509 Lemp Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118

Who: Reigning Queen of St. Louis Burlesque, Lola van Ella and her friends

How (much): Tickets are a steal at $20 and include BBQ, live music and the hottest burlesque performers this side of the Mississippi

Why: Why not? Like you need a reason to come and see beautiful ladies strut their stuff and perform devilishly intriguing antics. But if you really want one, a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit local animal shelters and charities.


St. Louis, MO- Lola van Ella, the undisputed Queen of St. Louis Burlesque is throwing another wild party, and you're invited! Ms. van Ella is putting together the wildest burlesque showcase yet, chock full of beautiful ladies, great food, hot live music and more entertainment than you can shake a stick at.

On Saturday, September 6, 2008, at one of St. Louis' favorite watering holes, Off Broadway, Ms. van Ella presents an Extra Frisky Edition of Lola van Ella's Burlesque Showcase. The party includes a pack of wild St. Louis, Kansas City and Minneapolis performers that will leave you barking in approval by night's end.

In addition to the incomparable Lola van Ella, patrons will also get to experience the best in show with the likes of The Alley Cat Revue, including Foxy LeFeelion, Greta Garter, GoGo McGregor and Roxy Red Rockets. Also on the bill will also be the physics defying Gravity Plays Favorites; the hot hot hot Sturdy Gurlesque; the Hound Dog himself, Clownvis; the gender-bending Siren; and Maggie McMuffins, Ooh la la Christina and Shara.

From Kansas City, you'll howl at Gilda Lily, Richard Stroker and SureFire; and from Minneapolis, the return of local girl-made-good Tomahawk Tassels.

Legendary local act 7 Shot Screamers will provide live music, and there will be a burlesque bazaar and even more surprises! BBQ will be provided on the outside patio, and as usual, the Off Broadway staff will keep your kisser quenched with the finest drinks in town.

Tickets are $20 per person, and include food and all the entertainment you could ask for. A portion of the proceeds will go benefit several local animal charities and shelters.

For more information and reservations, please contact Lola van Ella at lolavanella@gmail.com.

The evening begins at 5:00pm with the BBQ (including veggie dogs!), the show begins at 8:00pm and the doors don't close until 1:30am. It'll be a night of hot dogs and cool cats!

Off Broadway is located at 3509 Lemp Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118. Parking is available on Lemp Avenue. Off Broadway is a smoke-free establishment.

Your dog wants burlesque. Don't you, too?