Layman’s Guide to New Orleans Burlesque

By: Femme Vivre LaRouge

I can hardly think of two things that could hold more promise of a delectably good time than New Orleans and burlesque.  There is quite a lot going on in that fair city’s burly-q scene and we think you should know about it!  To that end, we have put together this concise guide of New Orleans’ foremost troupes and where you can catch their acts.

Although the New Orleans Burlesque Festival was formed in 2009 to showcase the more traditional side of the city’s (and beyond) best burlesque, there are fabulous shows in the area that are done in both the classic and neo-burlesque style.

Bustout Burlesque, produced by Rick Delaup (who we also have to thank for organizing the New Orleans Burlesque Festival) has been painting the town red since 2005.  It was the first show to feature live jazz accompaniment for the entire set and continues to do so, making for a truly electrifying atmosphere.  A little comedy and a great deal of glamour make this show a very authentic trip down memory lane by way of Bourbon Street.  This powerhouse group has had some great successes.  Included are the production, “Cointreau presents Dita Von Teese with Special Guests, in association with Bustout Burlesque” and giving rise to burlesque star, Perle Noire, reigning Queen of Burlesque.  They can be seen monthly at The House of Blues and other venues, such as Le Chat Noir, from time to time.  You can learn more about this lovely and lavish production at www.bustoutburlesque.com

Reverend Spooky LeStrange & Her Billion Dollar Baby Dolls, a rotating cast of local dancers and out of towners, venerate cultural icons, both classic and cult.  With a literary flair, their past “Church of Burlesque” events include ‘sermons’ on True Blood, banned books, and comic books.  They dance to “heal your troubled souls and uplift your yearning hearts” at various venues around the city.  The Reverend Spooky herself has been performing at festivals around the country since 2004.  She named her troupe as homage to a group of street walkers who, during the mid-twentieth century, would parade together in Zulu on Fat Tuesday, carrying bottles of champagne and wearing garters full of money.  Find out more about their fantastic affairs at www.myspace.com/billiondollarbabydolls

Another New Orleans favorite is Fleur de Tease.  This troupe keeps very busy, performing every Friday at Boomtown Casino for The Burlesque Ballroom, presented by Trixie Minx and Irvin Mayfield.  They will also be presenting The Wizard of Oz at One Eyed Jacks September 11 and 12, for the fee of $15, or $20 for reserved table seating.  In addition to several other shows listed on their calendar at www.fleurdetease.com they also share their tricks of the trade by hosting Burlesque 101 classes.  Directed by Trixie Minx (also a dancer), this is a true variety show, encompassing circus, magic, vocal, and aerial acts, as well as burlesque.

Slow Burn Burlesque has been igniting audiences with their sideshow panache and punk rock attitude since 2009.  While still paying their respects to yesteryear, they use modern music and “the dialogue of today to push the boundaries of the art form.”  Their cast of characters includes a comic emcee, magicians, fire performers, and of course, burlesque beauties.  Their upcoming extravaganzas include “Pretty Not Practical” on September 4th, at Howlin’ Wolf, for $10 advance, $12 at the door, $15 for VIP, and Roxie le Rouge Presents: The Appeteaser, dinner and a show at The Elephant Room in Lafayette.  For more information, visit their fabulous website at www.slowburnburlesque.com

One more group to delight your senses is the Storyville Starlettes.  Billed as the longest running burlesque troupe in New Orleans, they are named after New Orleans’ famed historic red light district and have kicked their glamorous gams up at several local establishments.  Learn more about them at www.myspace.com/storyvillestarlettes

Also not to be overlooked is Grindin Diamonds Productions, a casting company that can provide your party or event with go-go and burlesque dancers and female characters.  Explore what they have to offer at www.grindindiamonds.com

The Layman’s Guide to Burlesque Classes in Texas.

By : Shoshana

Whether you were inspired by attending a local burlesque show, and want to hit the stage yourself, or you are just looking for a creative workout there’s a local burlesque class and instructor that is just right for you.  The trick is finding the perfect fit.

Dallas

Ginger Valentine uses her 15 years of dance training to serve as headmistress of Ginger Valentine’s Burlesque Charm School.  Novices and seasoned performers welcome.

Monday & Wednesday evening classes are held at The Ruby Room (Fair Park in Dallas) and sessions include “Bumps and Grinds” and “Classic Burlesque Striptease”.  You may buy classes in series, or drop in for $20.

Tuesday is “Burlesque Shimmy and Tone” at Move Studio in far north Dallas.

Miss Malicious of The Lollie Bombs and Texas Performer of the Year 2009 teaches “Burlesque 101” at 7pm every Monday evening at Lady of America Gym on Mockingbird at Abrams. Malicious covers everything from classic burlesque moves and basics to full burlesque routines.  Class is free with gym membership ($30/mo) or drop-in for $15.

Delilah Muse, nationally renowned flamenco dancer, has dove head first into the world of burlesque! Her “Get Your Sexy Back” Burlesque class at United Dance Academy caters both to new mothers wanting to get back in shape & expectant mothers looking to stay sexy and fit during pregnancy.  Classes are on Saturdays. $55 per Month or $15 per class.

One of Dallas’ oldest cabaret troupes, The Velvet Kittens teach a wide variety of cabaret style and burlesque classes at the Verandah Club in Dallas.  Classes and workshops change monthly.  Four Class Series is $60 regular registration.

Denton

Honey Cocoa Bordeauxx has been on the stage since age two.  She brings her expertise to the Green Space Arts Center every Monday night for Burlesque Aerobics.  Classes are $10 for TWU or UNT students and $15 for non-students.

Honey will also be starting at class at Sole Groove Dance Fitness in Flower Mound later this month!

Austin

Austin Academy of Burlesque’s headmistress is none other than Miss Coco Lectric, co-founder of The Jigglewatts and Hot Rods and Heels Texas Performer of the Year 2010.  Lectric covers everything from classic techniques with boas, gloves, and stockings, to advanced choreography and full routines.  Classes range from $10-$15 and are on a drop-in basis and are held at Galaxy Dance School and Lucila’s World Dance Studio.

Houston

Grace Truvant founded Lady Grace Academy, Houston’s first school of burlesque just over a year ago.  The classes are taught in series and students may choose from a wide variety of subjects such as “Classic Moves of Burlesque” (Truvant is a New York School of Burlesque associated instructor), “Advanced Burlesque: Creating Your Character”, and “Exotic Essentials”.  Fees variety based on studies choosen.

With summer travel season upon us, we decided it was the perfect time to start this Monthly Feature that we’ve had in our pockets for a while now.   We will feature a new Burlesque or Pin-Up Haunt every month.  Have a local legend of haunted theaters, celebrity burlesque ghosts, or the like?  Shoot it over to editor@pincurlmag.com we’d love to hear from you!

Burlesque & Pin-Up Haunts

The Palace Theatre – Columbus, Ohio

By: Divertida Devotchka

The Palace Theatre in Columbus, Ohio opened in 1926 and was originally a vaudeville house, the construction of which was personally overseen by Edward Albee, a well-known vaudeville impresario. According to the Palace Theatre’s website, from the 1930s through the 1950s, the theatre was the most active venue for live shows in the city of Columbus. Many of the biggest names of the era graced its stage, such as Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Jack Benny, Glenn Miller, Harpo and Chico Marx, and last but certainly not least, both Mae West and Gypsy Rose Lee. In 1989, the theatre was purchased by the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts, known as CAPA, which also owns and operates several historic theaters in the city.

Internet research on this venue does reveal several anecdotal supernatural experiences there, but according to CAPA publicist Rolanda Copley, no one is aware of a haunting in their theatres.  Some Columbus residents disagree with this assessment. Nellie Kampmann has done extensive research on paranormal activity in the Columbus area and her book, The Haunted History of Columbus, Ohio will be printed next fall by The History Press. Kampmann’s take on the theatre is quite different from that of their publicist.

“I’ve never been able to warm up to the place myself,” Kampmann said. “I am psychically sensitive, and there’s always been something about it that has felt very cold and unwelcoming to me. It didn’t surprise me when I found out that it had a reputation for being haunted.”

According to Kampmann, the theatre’s ghost made its first appearance at a reopening party after CAPA renovated the theater. “The festivities included a séance to contact Harry Thurston, the magician rival of guest of honor Harry Blackstone, Jr.’s father. Instead of reaching Thurston, something unexpected happened. One side of the medium’s face suddenly sagged, and she had difficulty speaking,” said Kampmann. “The ghost that she was channeling claimed to be the spirit of a stroke-ridden man who had died in the theater.” Some believe the man had been murdered, but no one is sure exactly what happened. It is said that many people experience a “suffocating presence” in the balcony where the man was reported to have died.

Kampmann said that the cleaning staff has also reported strange happenings. “They use a vacuum cleaner that straps on like a backpack in order to give them more mobility when cleaning the stairs. One day, one of the cleaners was vacuuming when the vacuum stopped,” Kampmann said. “She checked to see if maybe she had accidentally yanked the cord out of the socket. It was still plugged in. Then she checked the on/off switch and found that it had been turned to “off.” She flipped it back on and went back to vacuuming.” This same sequence happened again, and the cleaner turned the vacuum back on and continued working. “Five minutes later, the vacuum suddenly stopped again,” Kampmann said. “She looked around and decided that the theatre was clean enough!”

Want more burlesque haunts?  Marilyn Monroe’s Ghost

London’s Dolly De’melza shares with us how her recent burlesque debut changed her life by helping her overcome bullying, an eating disorder, and find confidence for the first time.

Dolly’s Debut

Wednesday 16^th June 2010

It’s the day of my burlesque debut. My god, I am nervous. I haven’t been on a stage since my primary school, I remember putting myself out there and showing the world how different I was. It was then people started to bully me for being different and because of the bullying I hid, to fade into the background. I envied childhood heroes and how they shone through the crowd; I spent my time daydreaming about fairies and goblins living in a make-believe world, or old fashioned actresses being elegant and glamorous.

At home, it was a different story. I had a fantastic garden, almost like a storybook forest, with a cute vegetable garden (perfect for my vegetarian ways), and flowers of every kind everywhere, and right at the back my mummy had made me my very own little stage, where I put on my own productions to my teddy bears. I always got a standing ovation! I also had a massive dress-up box with the craziest costumes ever, including feathers, hats and heels, showing that some things never change! I also got to sit in the garden and listen to my mummy telling me tales about my great-nanny Iris Nelly, who is the main reason why I love the forties so much. Thinking about the strong, pin curled woman looking over me as my guardian angel always made me feel confident inside.

I spent my teenage years pondering why people work their way up the ladder of cool; whilst being physically and mentally bullied for being, short, chunky, alien faced, flat-chested, or whatever other  excuse possible. I soon sank into depression and developed an eating disorder. The bullying I got then was so severe that my mummy pulled me out and self taught me, even though she doubted herself she’s saved me, she’s the real super woman. We had some fantastic lessons, including one where we dressed as the homeless and went to a shopping complex to gauge the reaction that we got. The next day we went to the same shopping complex dressed as models, and the reaction we got was so much different, teaching me that I shouldn’t worry what people thought of me as long as I liked myself. Well, tonight I’m showing the world who Dolly is, and I hope they like me as much as I do! Oh help me, Iris Nelly!

It’s Show Time

Watching the other performers with my nerves racking and my knees shaking, I hardly noticed when a hand slipped into mine and helped me onto the stage, my mind going blank to what I had planned. When I looked at the audience, my gut just screamed ‘Hell Yeah!’ and I launched into my routine, altering and improvising some of the routine based on the reaction of the audience.

I loved every second of it! I got a huge buzz off of the noise the audience made. The flashes of the cameras showed that people actually wanted to take a picture of me!  My dream was coming true- and maybe one day this girl could be what she wanted to be: an alternative pin-up burlesque performer! My confidence soared, and I felt happy and comfortable being me for the first time ever.

After doing my routine, I climbed off-stage and searched for my mummy. When I finally found her, she gave me the biggest cuddle and her eyes said “You’ve done it, Dolly!” Outside, I was surrounded by the people I’ve been missing out on my whole life. I had finally reached the first step to my dreams, and since then I haven’t stopped climbing. I have found myself, and I like who I am, and now with more photo shoots and routines planned in the future, I know what I can give and what to deliver. I’m Dolly, and I’m here to stay!

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs

Divertida Devotchka

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs is a Rockwall, Texas-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of disabled veterans by providing specially-trained service dogs at no charge to the recipient. Created in February 2006 by Lori Stevens, Patriot PAWS benefits not only disabled veterans, but also changes women’s lives through their prison training program in which female inmates are given instruction on dog training. The women, currently serving at the Crain Women’s Correctional Unit and the Lane Murray Unit in Gatesville, Texas, teach the service dogs such skills as getting help in an emergency, retrieving items, opening and closing doors, pulling wheelchairs, helping with chores, and various other tasks as needed. Some of the dogs are even able to detect oncoming Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) episodes and assist the veterans in averting them.

Founder Lori Stevens, who has been training dogs for over 20 years, was named 2009 Woman of the Year by the American Legion Auxiliary, an award which in the past has been given to women like Condoleezza Rice, Elizabeth Dole, Laura Bush, and others. Stevens intends to enhance the lives of disabled veterans by helping them restore independence and self-sufficiency, and it is certain that any person who has received one of these amazing companions would say that she is accomplishing that goal. “It is truly a remarkable experience to watch these men and women who have so proudly and gallantly served our country when they connect with a dog,” said Stevens. “Some of these veterans have not been out in the world since their injury, preferring to stay in the relative comfort and security of their homes.  Once they receive their service dog, some of these recipients begin traveling and shopping and returning to some form of normalcy.”

Lori’s service dogs, typically Labrador Retrievers, are obtained from shelters, rescue groups and reputable breeders and are individually selected based on a variety of factors. Training lasts between 18 months and 2 years, and at the completion of training the dogs are tested and certified according to Assistance Dogs International (ADI) standards. It is preferred that the dog actually choose his veteran, as opposed to the other way around. The staff observes the veteran interacting with multiple service dogs and waits until a certain dog makes his choice clear. The veteran spends 7 to 10 days at the training center learning commands and resultant behavior, and how to continue training at home. “After the veteran goes home with their new service dog, we give them a few weeks to acclimate and then we travel to their home to customize the dog to their home environment and to accompany the veteran/dog team when they begin public outings,” Stevens said. “It is imperative that the veteran and service dog team know that assistance from Patriot PAWS does not end once they receive a dog.”

The dogs completely change the lives of the veterans, thanks to the training received in the prison training program, which has also been a godsend to the women who have been selected to participate. The women are trained by Patriot PAWS staff on proper dog training techniques, and the experience helps them grow as well as giving them a new skill which they may be able to use to find work when they are released. “These women experience a tremendous lift to their self confidence and self respect,” said Stevens. “While spending much of their prison time under the cloak of indifference, being a Patriot PAWS trainer makes a prisoner feel important and that they are making a difference in the world.”

Since the beginning of the prison training program in 2008, 11 women in the program have been paroled, none of whom have returned to prison. At least half of the parolees are now working in dog-related jobs, and one parolee, Rhonda Lee, is now a full-time Patriot PAWS employee. Lee says working for Patriot PAWS is her way of giving back to society.

Achieving the goal of changing lives certainly isn’t cheap. Training a dog costs between $20,000 and $30,000 and since the vets aren’t expected to pay for the service, donations of all kinds are extremely important to the livelihood of the program. Money is obviously very helpful to the cause and donations are tax-deductible. Patriot PAWS also needs volunteers to do everything from bathing and walking dogs, to organizing fundraisers, office work, and so on. While donations of family pets are not accepted, you can contribute by donating dog toys, treats, leashes, collars, gift cards to pet stores, and dog food (Pro Plan and Natural Balance brands). Fundraising on their behalf is greatly appreciated, and if possible, Patriot PAWS can send a trainer with a service dog to demonstrate their skills at your fundraising event.

Stevens is grateful for the assistance that her organization has received, but also knows that she needs more help to attain Patriot PAWS’ goal of helping as many vets as possible. “It is our goal to soon be able to place upwards of 25 dogs a year,” Stevens said. “Currently, we have 31 dogs in training and 40 plus veterans on the waiting list, so the need is always great.”  Stevens says seeing the change in the veterans’ lives makes all the hard work worthwhile. “They find that they belong in the world again, and that the dog gives them the comfort and support that allows them that freedom,” Stevens said. “Seeing that, how could I want to be anywhere else?”

For more information or to see how you can help, please visit http://www.patriotpaws.org .

For interviews with women in the prison training program and an interview with a thankful veteran, see http://www.youtube.com/patriotpaws .

With summer travel season upon us, we decided it was the perfect time to start this Monthly Feature that we’ve had in our pockets for a while now.   We will feature a new Burlesque or Pin-Up Haunt every month.  Have a local legend of haunted theaters, celebrity burlesque ghosts, or the like?  Shoot it over to editor@pincurlmag.com we’d love to hear from you!

Burlesque & Pin-Up Haunts

The Ghost of Marilyn Monroe, Hollywood

The Roosevelt Hotel was made infamous in the late 1920’s as a mecca and safe haven for Hollywood stars and starlets.  The first ever Academy Awards was hosted in its Blossom Room and Shirley Temple took her first tap dancing lesson on its stairway.  Yet what is the reason that most tourist come to check in at the Roosevelt in the summer?  A chance to see the ghost of Marilyn Monroe; who is said to appear the most during the summer months between her June 1^st birthday and her August 5^th death.

At the height of her fame, Marilyn resided in room 1200, a poolside suite, and the legend of her ghost at the hotel centers around a mirror that was in that room.  The claims of seeing her apparition in that mirror were so prevalent, that the hotel could not accommodate all of the booking for room 1200, and decided to move the mirror to the lobby, where more hotel guests could get a good look.  Miss Monroe isn’t the only ghost reported to still frequent the hotel; it is said Montgomery Clift (appeared in The Misfits with Monroe) also prefers to hotel to whatever is on “the other side” and still frequents his old room- room 928.

Oddly enough, the Roosevelt Hotel is not the only place sightings have occurred.  There are two more locations that have much interest and intrigue for Marilyn fans and ghost hunters alike.  Her Brentwood home, the only home she ever owned and the site of her overdose in 1962, is also said to be a hot spot for frequent visits by the ghost of Marilyn Monroe.  The house is located on Helena Drive, but the current owners to not take kindly to strangers flocking to their residence.  They have surrounded the property with a high fence, and do not take lightly to folks snooping around.   Apparitions, mists, and shadows are the reports from the few who claim to have been allowed to investigate.  There are also claims of passersby and tourists seeing apparitions of her appearing on the front porch as well.

The final claims are from visitors to her crypt at Westwood Village Memorial Cemetery.  Everything from sightings of Marilyn floating over her tomb and seeing her walking along the wall, to tiny green orbs darting around has been reported.

Tips for your trip: Due to the insane popularity of this ghost story, there is a lot of wacky information on the interwebs including a claim from one of Marilyn’s “ex-husbands” that the late Anton LaVey, Founder and former High Priest of The Church of Satan, guided him through a Dark Moon ritual that result in her resurrection. People are nuts about Marilyn.  Stick to the Roosevelt Hotel for your ghost hunting trip. It’s your best bet as it has a ton of claims about all sorts of famous ghosts and it is the safest location to go snooping, as it is very public. When you make the pilgrimage to the Roosevelt, you’re going to want to check out the mirror located by the elevator on the first floor.

Previous Burlesque Haunts Article- Birdcage Theater

Hot Rods and Heels Recap

By: Hella Goode Photos: Mark Kaplan

Hot Rods and Heels, billed the largest pin-up festival in Texas, is an annual event that takes place every May in Dallas. The Lakewood Theater, a historic East Dallas Theater was home to the annual gathering, and while turnout was about the same as last years’ event, the much larger venue allowed for more breathing room than past event, and as one vendor put it — “Thank God — It’s not all assholes and elbows”. [Her colorful way of giving the thumbs up to a larger venue that was less crowded.]

The daytime activities included a car show- which boasted the Lucky 13 car club, as well as individual owners who had caught word of the festival and brought their mint condition hot rods in for the day. The daytime goers seemed to hang out outside with the hot rod show, as opposed to taking advantage of the workshops going on inside the theater; but by the 7pm Model showcase and runway fashion show, which was emceed by Dayna Delux, the entire crowd had filtered inside, and stayed planted for the 23 act burlesque show that followed; although the crowd thinned out a bit towards the end of the night when the show ran much later than the promised 11pm end time.

While staying true to the all Texan line-up that Hot Rods and Heels prides itself on, they did manage to encompass even more Texas cities this year, with performances representing Houston, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Austin, and Denton. The knock-out performances that drove the audience wild and got the loudest applause were Pixie O’ Kneel’s Car Wash Number, Coco Lectric’s Snake Charmer, Rosie Rawhyde’s classic piece, and Nick’s surprise Michael Jackson tribute.

While it was mainly industry types that stuck around for the awards ceremony, the loving energy was almost tangible. Congratulations to Coco Lectric, who took home the Performer of the Year title, Angela Ryan who won Pin-Up Model of the Year, and Austin’s The Jiggle Watts for best troupe. The newcomer category — One to Watch — went to burlesque entertainer Bunny Bailey and Pin-Up model Bondi Holly. Perhaps the largest applause of the night was for the surprise winner — Mark Kaplan of NakedLens.org who took home the Darling of the Year award.

Pegasus News summed up the night as, “The best pin-up show I have ever seen.” And I tend to agree. This is an event not to be missed, and I can’t wait until next year!

With summer travel season upon us, we decided it was the perfect time to start this Monthly Feature that we’ve had in our pockets for a while now. We will feature a new Burlesque Haunt every month. Have a local legend of haunted theaters, celebrity burlesque ghosts, or the like? Shoot it over to editor@pincurlmag.com we’d love to hear from you!

Burlesque Haunts

The Bird Cage Theater in Tombstone, Arizona

Sounds of laughter, yelling, and music are heard and the smell of whisky and cigars fills the air, silhouettes of ladies in late 1800 period costumes walk the balcony- –only problem is — no one is in the theater — no one living at least. These are the claims from many visitors to The Birdcage Theater, which is now a museum and free of alcohol, smoke, and sadly — performers.

The Bird Cage Theater opened its doors in 1881, only to close them in 1889. During the eight year run, it was home of the longest running poker game in history, pool sharks, vaudeville and burlesque stage performances, and of course — working girls. Twenty dollars would by a bottle of whisky and a gal for the night; you had your choice of any gal displayed in their seven foot tall bird cages. The theater was open 24/7- even on holidays. The New York Times called it, “the wildest, roughest, wickedest honky-tonk between Basin Street and the Barbary Coast.” Doc Holiday and Johnny Ringo had the infamous “handkerchief dual” in its gambling hall, and with patrons like this; it’s no wonder the theater saw a reported 26 deaths in its eight years.
The Bird Cage Theater was empty for decades, until it was reopened in the 1930s in an effort to preserve the history of Tombstone, Arizona. Today it serves as a museum and the tourism center of the town. Ruth, who works at the modern day Bird Cage Theater, shared her personal experiences with me by phone.

Almost everyone who works here has had an experience of some kind with the “Lady in White”. I myself have seen her. She came down the stairwell and into the poker room. She wore a white dress and a white bonnet. She stood in front of me for a very long time without reacting to my presence at all- it’s like she didn’t even know I was there. She’s what they call a “residual haunt”. No one has ever identified who she is. A bonnet indicates she was a proper lady, and no proper ladies ever came in here. Most of us who work here think she came in with the hearse and is now trapped here.

Two notable paranormal research teams have conducted investigations, one being TAPS (yes that TAPS, of the Sci-Fi channel) and Southwest Ghost Hunters Association. The latter visited the venue three times, and each time had a semi- interesting story to tell. The SWGHA reported high EMF spikes, noting that the stairwell was the area with the most activity. On the third trip, the team noted cold spots that were ten degrees colder than their surroundings, and batteries draining completely and immediately, in addition to the EMF spikes of earlier tours.

TAPS, on the other hand, had more startling “evidence” to share. Jason and Grant hear cards being shuffled and a hard rubber ball being bounced in a back room. When they go to investigate the noise, they catch a shadow that they are both unable to debunk, and unable to explain. In the auditorium, Brian and Steve smell perfume, hear noises, see shadows, and have one of their heavy electrical cords taken off of the bell it was wrapped around twice and drop to the floor. Everyone sees the Woman in White on the stairs, and when separated, they all describe the exact same vision. What was the official conclusion according to TAPS? This place is haunted.

Tips for your trip: Take a photo of “Black Mariah”, the hearse that was used to take bodies to the Blue Hill Cemetery, which is now parked inside the museum. Visitors sometimes have a figure appear behind it in the photograph.

It’s that time again ladies- time for a brand spankin’ new print edition of Pin Curl Magazine! Our Best of Spring 2010 Issue will celebrate its release on May 15th at Hot Rods and Heels 2010 at the Lakewood Theater in Dallas. Our cover gal Miss Cardinal Cyn will be on hand to autograph your issue!

This issue is jam packed with the best from the winter and spring online issues as well as brand new material you won’t find anywhere else! You’ll find everything from our spotlight interviews with fabulous gals like Dirty Martini and Masuimi Max, to DIY Beauty and Entertaining Tips, Pin-Up Modeling Tips and Tricks, Herstory articles on the legends, and much, much, more! Come on out to our booth, and say hi- we’d love to see ya!

Hot Rods and Heels 2010 Schedule:

Doors open at 4pm. The first 25 gals in the door receive a swag bag stuffed with fabulous goodies!

Daytime Activities:
Hot Rod Car Show, Shopping with fabulous local vintage vendors, Pin Curl Issue Release Party with Cardinal Cyn, Workshops, and Pin-Up Photoshoots.

Workshops happen every 30 min and will include Pin-Up Makeup, Pin-Up Posing, a Dr Sketchy’s Session and more!

Evening Activities:
Model Showcase emceed by Dayna Delux and live Burlesque Show with over 20 of the best performers from all over Texas!

You can get all of the info at HotRodsandHeels.com

Pin Curl Magazine is proud to present: Viva Dallas Burlesque!

Dallas’ first consistent monthly burlesque revue! The first Friday of every month the Lakewood Theater will host Viva Dallas Burlesque, featuring your favorite local ladies of burlesque.

June’s show features Angela Ryan and the aerial acts of Angi B Lovely! This show will also feature the return of beloved Comedian Justin Foster as MC. This promises to be a night of laughs, stunning visuals, and lots of fun.

Doors open at 8pm. Tickets are $20 in advance. Tickets