Industry stars and art-world celebrities will perform at the Burlesque Bash to support Creative Time’s adventurous programs. Creative Time is heralded for bringing public art to landmarks from the Brooklyn Bridge Anchorage to Grand Central Station, and illuminating New York City with skywriting and Tribute in Light.

Creative Time and Creative Director Patrick Bonomo of 2want2:The New Bohemia, will produce a unique show emceed by Karen Finley, with pole-dancing by artists Lisa Kirk and Vanessa Walters, songs by Mother Inc. featuring Yvonne Force Villareal & Sandra Hamburg with special guest producer "DJ Big Jimmy Fingers," samba dances by Andrea Fraser, and teases by burlesque notables such as Miss Dirty Martini, the World Famous *BOB*, The Wau-Wau Sisters, Julie Atlas Muz, Tigger (James *Tigger* Ferguson), and others.

This one-night-only event will also feature live and silent auctions, door prizes, and party favors including Burlesque inspired Parfum created by MANE, international designer of fragrances.

Media Contact: Sarah Bacon, sarahb@creativetime.org
Event Contact: Bess Stiffelman, besss@creativetime.org