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Turkish Delights - Drawing Event

Studio Iqaat, Gallery Girls & DJ Jason Savvy bring you...
*** TURKISH DELIGHTS VIII - The Story of Salome ***

A late night social, music and DRAWING SALON 
with Live Models, Live Music & Belly Dancers.

A deliciously decadent event for the senses where you can Draw, Dance, Drink, Eat, Hookah & Socialize with models, belly dancers, musicians & other artists & creative people.

Offering you the sights, sounds & flavors of the Ottoman Empire & North Africa.
* Draw 5-8 exotic models on 3 different stages
* Watch some captivating dancers
* Listen to live music & wonderful worldly music
* Smoke some Hookah (Hookah by Gypsy)
* Drink some Mint Tea, Turkish Coffee or other Libations
* Taste some sinfully delicious sweets

If you are a professional artist or just have a little notebook you never show anybody, don't miss this chance to capture the true beauty & mystique of the human form.

2 stages with 25 Min Poses All Night
1 stage dedicated to longer poses so you can paint!

Music: The Shanty Town Gadjos www.facebook.com/ShanytownGadjos

A special music set by saz maestro Vedat Gursoylu and percussionist Donavon
www.facebook.com/anatoliafolk

DJ Jason Savvy (MALABOMBA!) on the decks all night
www.facebook.com/malabomba

Dancers: Brazen Strumpet, Olu, NiNi, Melanie Lane

The Gallery Girl Models: Marissa, Larva, Lynda May, Layna, Natalie, Jennifer and more to come.

*** Middle Eastern or Belly Dance Costumery encouraged!***
*But Not Required*

DATE: Friday, April 12th
Time: 9pm-2am
Fee: $17 Pre-paid
$20 at the door
Photographers $65

PAY NOW ONLY $17
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET IN ADVANCE...
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=J52WYLCKGB9UG

Syrup Loft
939 Maple Ave, on the 3rd floor
(Between Olympic & 9th Street, 3 blocks East of Main Street in the Fashion District.)
Los Angeles, CA

If you want to guarantee a seat you can bring your own chair or drawing bench.

Please be kind and respect the the Syrup Loft. People live here and the things in it are their possessions. Please don't take anything. Thanks.

There is NO Photography unless you have purchased a photo pass for $65. Please Contact Jennifer for details.
PAY HERE FOR PHOTO PASS
www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=K3SXHURUXV9UE

For Questions or to RSVP Please Contact...
Jennifer (818) 535-5761 or jenfabpat2@yahoo.com

www.iqaat.com
www.gallerygirls.org
www.jasonsavvy.com/dj
http://www.syruploft.com/

*Turkish delight (noun) - a rich jellied candy typically flavored with rose water and often combined with fruit or nuts

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