For those of you who can join us this wednesday 17th for 'Delicate Treats' you'll be treated to not one but two burlesque performances! I'n a last minute addition to the line up, local dancers Scarlett Daggers and Emerald Ace will be joining us and bringing their most dazzling costumes and most fabulous routines!

All that and songstress Bella Von Kiss treating us to a rare completely LIVE acoustic set, acompanied on guitar. Storytelling, nibbles and a free Cosmopolitan when you arrive! All this in addition to the opportunity to see meet and shop with the regions best, independent designers, with products including jewellery, millinary, fashion/textiles, corsetry, art (me!), ceramics and beauty/therapeutic services and much more!

If you havent yet bought a ticket you can buy in advance at www.delicatetreats.co.uk OR email enquiries@charlottethomson.co.uk to be added to the reserve list to collect and pay on the door. Its only £5.

The event starts at 7pm and is at Escucha, 22 Fletcher Gate, Notingham NG1 2FZ

We look forward to seeing you there!

x Charlotte

Dr Sketchy Nottingham is a BRAND NEW branch of Dr Sketchy which will run bi-monthly. Venue, dates and models/performers to be announced very very soon. If youre not familiar with Dr Sketchy check out www.drsketchy.com and see what its founder Molly Crabapple has to say about it!

If you love art, burlesque and cabaret you'll love this!

x Charlotte

Danse Macabre is looking for submissions from artists who consider their work to be dark, morbid, macabre, otherworldy, bizarre or gothic in nature. The exhibition is due to take place in Nottingham during October/November 2009. Full details to be confirmed (including venue, exhibitors' fee, etc.) At this stage we will consider all artforms - traditional, digitally-created, 3D and 2D.The exhibition is open to all artists with work of a professional standard and this year we especially welcome submissions from international artists.

Closing Date - March 28th

So far Danse Macabre has hosted 2 annual exhibitions in Nottingham. Previous artists have come from a variety of backgrounds and their disciplines have included, digitally-created media, illustration, painting, sculpture, mixed media and photography.


How To Submit Work

Please send 4 jpegs of your recent work along with a brief biography/statement and proposal (include links to any website or Myspace pages you may have) to our email address:
info@dansemacabre-art.co.uk

The images you submit now are just to give us a sense of what your work is like and how it will fit in with other artists' work. You can create new work for the exhibition if you wish, however it would still need to have the same feel.

If you are not sure what we are looking for check out the previously selected artists from 2007 and 2008 on our website www.dansemacabre-art.co.uk

Feel free to join us on:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47997056620
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/dansemacabre_art

Pass this information onto anyone you think maybe interested.

Thanks
Matt, Charlotte and Paul
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Well its here - after lots of expeditions to catch the wild creatures we have on show for you we have tamed, well almost, all the freaks gathered for the nights entertainment. More news on other live acts to come.

Its just £1 on the door so no excuse not to show up and be sickened, wowed, bedazzled and intoxicated.
Click on the image for more info or follow the facebook event link at the bottom.



Facebook event here

A Big thank you to everyone who came to Delicate Treats and made it such a wonderful night. The turn out was superb and Scarlett, Millie and Bella outshone themselves with fantastic performances.

The cocktails from Cointreau and the cake and shortbread from Meg Rivers bakery were completely to die for. I had a 'White Lady' and the end of the night which was extremely tasty. Kudos to the fantastic barstaff at Escucha, they do know how to make a good cocktail!

All the exhibitors made their stalls look beautiful and the feedback from guests about the products on offer was fantastic, i know a few good sales were made, lets hope the promotion from the night leads to more and more! Big thanks to everyone who took part!

Debbie and I are already planning the Next one and Escucha have already offered their support, we're very excited about when the next event will hold!

x Charlotte

Hi All,
A lot of you have probably already seen it by now but check out my new work for Anna Fur Laxis at www.annafurlaxis.com . And dont forget while youre there to book her for your next burlesque event or photoshoot! You can also check out the individual paintings at http://www.myspace.com/annafurlaxis it was such fun painting the different faces of Anna from her different performanes! Anna has been such a star to work with and is an incredible and original performer if you get the opportunity to see her!

You may also have noticed my artwork for Decadent Gent, star of the Ministry of Burlesques Tassle Time radio. What fun it was to paint a fella for a change and a Gent at that! I had a great laugh recreating his unique persona, John Steed meets James Bond with a big dose of smug British wit! And such a nice chap in real life too! You can check out the artwork at
http://www.myspace.com/drloathing



If you didnt go to Dr Sketchy in Birmingham last saturday you missed out BIG TIME! It was fantastic. Hosted by Decadent Gent himself and Scarlet Fever and organised by Candee Photography. If you're not at the next one in Feb you're officially a loser! ;o)

x Charlotte

An Exclusive Evening of Shopping, Pampering, Live Music & Burlesque Performance.

Dont forget to purchase your tickets for Delicate Treats (Nov 26th), the perfect antidote to the winter blues and a great chance for a girly get together with cocktails and burlesque entertainment and some glam Christmas Shopping and pampering!

Wednesday 26th November 2008, 7pm - 11:30pm, Escucha, 22 Fletcher Gate, Nottingham

Ticket Price £5

You can get tickets online from
http://www.debbiebryan.co.uk/Products/Delicate_Treats_Evening/

or email me at enquiries@charlottethomson.co.uk

Entertainment from -
Millie Dollar, Scarlett Daggers and Bella Von Kiss

Complimentary Cocktails from Cointreau
Complimentary sweet treats from Meg Rivers Bakery.


Exhibitors Include

Corsetry & Bridal Wear Designers Eternal Spirits

Award winning corsetry specialists Eternal Spirits offer a unique range of corsetry, lingerie & bridal wear. Their corsets are beautiful & versatile enough to be worn in the bedroom or for a special night out paired with a pencil skirt or a pair of skinny jeans. www.eternalspirits.com
Bo & Jangles Bespoke Design

Bespoke Designers
BO & JANGLES

BO & JANGLES is a Kaleidoscope of design, innovation, excitement and energy fused to explode in the home.

Timeless chic, juxtaposition of new & old sets BO & Jangles apart from the high street.

Try BO & JANGLES style on and see how it fits your home. www.boandjangles.com

Jeweller Carla Whitemore

Carla's colourful & sophisticated bead & stone combinations are very rarely the same ensuring each piece is unique. www.carlawhitemorejewellery.com

Artist and illustrator Charlotte Thomson

Charlotte specialises in creating evocative images of the female form & is highly influenced by the fashions of eras such as the 1940s & 50s. www.charlottethomson.co.uk

Fashion Accessories Designer Debbie Bryan

Winner of Nottingham Creative Business Craft Award

Debbie's collections are designed & made in the East Midlands as a statement to ensure quality & unique character in each scarf, brooch and pair of cuff links. www.debbiebryan.co.uk


Milliner Carla Rose

Nottingham based Carla creates by hand exquisite fascinators & distinctive cocktail headwear.

Perfect for special occasions and the party season. www.carlarose.co.uk

Blushes Beauty & Therapeutic Treatments Specialist

Natalie from Blushes will be offering arm & hand massages with a file & polish mini-manicure treatment .

On the night Blushes will be selling professional mini massage kits, nail polishes & Dermalogica mini face kits.www.blushesandsparkles.com



FREE Prize draw with goodies from each exhibitor, Escucha and RSVIP Lifestyle Membership card, with thanks to Inspiration Unleashed.

x Charlotte

Dont forget to come and visit us at Danse Macabre Exhibition in Nottingham, were open until Nov 3rd, check the website www.dansemacabre-art.co.uk for details.

Danse Macabre Exhibition
From 29th October to 3rd November 2008 at View From The Top, Nottingham.
Gallery opening times: 10am to 7pm Mon to Sat and 10:30am to 5pm Sun (10am - 5pm Friday - closing early in preparation for private view night)

VIEW from the top Gallery
4th Floor, Waterstone's,
1-5 Bridlesmith Gate,
Nottingham NG1 2GR

"Reviving the true essence and romance of the Gothic, Danse Macabre brings together artists whose work explores the darkest recesses of the subconscious mind."