Apartment613

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Last week, we were thrilled to announce A Valentine’s Day TEA-ser, our upcoming fundraiser with Ottawa’s premier burlesque group, the Sexual Overtones. The event had everything – tea, crumpets, adhesive nipple patches – that is, everything except for a location.

This Tuesday, our original venue decided to break their contract with us only 12 days before the event. While we have yet to receive an official explanation, we suspect it may have been canceled because of the ‘age 19+’ nature of the show.

This is really quite unfortunate. The Overtones are a class act in all senses of the word. Not only does this not-for-profit performance group put on shows that are sex-positive, respectful and hilarious, but they also donate the proceeds of their shows to volunteer-run community organizations like Ecology Ottawa, The Venus Envy Bursary Fund and, of course, us! In fact, their community work has garnered them a nomination for a 2010 Capital Xtra Hero Award.

We managed to book the Mac Hall at the Bronson Center (211 Bronson) this morning, but with only 8 days to go we are a little pressed for time! Apartment613 isn’t exactly a charity, but we do try to support the greater Ottawa community by spreading the word on great events, artists and organizations. Since we don’t accept advertisements, this fundraiser is a chance for us to recoup some of our costs and put some money aside for future initiatives.

If you appreciate Apartment613, please help to spread the word about the event. The tea and burlesque show takes place from 2 to 5 on Sunday, February 14. Admission is one for $20 and two for $35 and includes scones and cupcakes from Aunty Loo’s Bakery, some savory treats and, of course, tea. Tickets will be available starting tomorrow at Venus Envy (320 Lisgar) or at Canteen Art Shop (238 Dalhousie). For more information, check out the event facebook page.