The Harlettes at the launch of Kitty Nights Toronto at the Cherry Cola’s Rock ‘n’ Rolla Cabaret & Lounge, Sept 26 2014. Jess Desaulniers-Lea photo.

Photos – Kitty Nights launch at Cherry Cola’s Rock ‘n’ Rolla Cabaret & Lounge, Toronto, Sept 26 2014

– photos by Jess Desaulniers-Lea

Kitty Nights is a burlesque show/series that was started in New York City. Several years ago, dancer Burgundy Brixx opened a Vancouver franchise (it currently holds court Sunday nights at the Biltmore Cabaret). With the help of Two Dames Productions, Brixx has opened up a branch in Toronto.

Fortunately, the launch coincided with Snipe photog Jess Desaulniers-Lea‘s move to the BIg Smoke. She sent these photos from the launch of Kitty Nights Toronto Sept 26 at the Cherry Cola’s Rock ‘n’ Rolla Cabaret & Lounge in downtown Toronto.

Along with Burgundy Brixx, performers included the following local talents:

The Harlettes: Maria Juana and Chow Mein
The Great Gadso
Thrásh Her
and Go-Go Dancing by Pretty Penny

The show was hosted by DJ Teddy Smooth (who DJ’d Kitty NIghts West in Vancouver originally and now hosts Kitty Nights Toronto with Two Dames Productions).

Chow Mein. Jess Desaulniers-Lea photo.

Burgundy Brixx. Jess Desaulniers-Lea photo.

Burgundy Brixx. Jess Desaulniers-Lea photo.

Chow Mein. Jess Desaulniers-Lea photo.

Pretty Penny. Desaulniers-Lea photo.

Pretty Penny. Desaulniers-Lea photo.

The Great Gadso. Desaulniers-Lea photo.

The Harlettes. Jess Desaulniers-Lea photo.

Thrash Her. Jess Desaulniers-Lea photo.

Thrash Her. Jess Desaulniers-Lea photo.