21
Apr/11

SWING HOUSE SPEAKEASY & BETTIE PAGE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

21
Apr/11

Veronica Varlow will channel Bettie Page at Swing House party

Shangri-La Loft
100 Sutton St.
Saturday, April 23, $15 with RSVP + themed dress, $20 at the door, $10 after midnight, $5 after 2:00 am
www.geminiandscorpio.com

Self-described “online dating gurus and offline party mavens” Gemini & Scorpio recently celebrated the third anniversary of their popular speakeasy vintage/remix party series, and they’re ready for another all-nighter this Saturday with a wild and crazy affair at Shangri-La Loft in Greenpoint. Attendees are encouraged to wear vintage 1920s-1940s dress with a modern twist for the costumed dance ball, which features a gypsy swing dance class led by Angela Harriell of the Love Show at 8:30, followed by the party at 9:00. There will be live performances by LES Hot Club, Poum Tchak, and burlesque star Veronica Varlow, who will be paying tribute to Bettie Page, who would have turned eighty-eight on Friday. Marcy Currier will give tarot readings, the House of St. Eve will be mixing exotic cocktails, Bettie Page Reveals All documentary filmmaker Mark Mori will be giving away special Bettie Page-related prizes, and everyone is eligible to enter the Bettie Page costume contest. In addition, DJs Miss Bliss and Shakey will keep the jazzy joint jumping to all hours. So if you’re looking for something a little different to do this weekend, you’ll be hard-pressed to find anything quite as unusual as Gemini & Scorpio’s latest gathering.