Drink of the Month- Vieux Carre Cocktail
The people of New Orleans sure know how to mix a drink! This recipe was invented in 1938 by Walter Bergeron, who named the drink after the French name of the French Quarter. Recipe taken from Looka...
View ArticleHerstory of Pole Dancing
Traveling Tent by Hella Goode Pole dancing originated-you guessed it-from the Polish! Not really, it was practiced to keep warm and to entertain Santa Claus on the North Pole… Just kidding, there are a...
View ArticleTips to Improve Your Performances
Your Burlesque Questions Answered by Black Mariah Q: What are some ways I can become a better performer? I want to get into more shows, and I’m not sure how to be more appealing to show producers. –...
View ArticleLayman’s Guide to New Orleans Burlesque
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...
View ArticleWild Cherry
Burlesque Legend Wild Cherry talks New Orleans, burlesque revivals, and “taking it outside”. By: Divertida Devotchka New Orleans burlesque legend Wild Cherry grew up travelling the carnival circuit...
View ArticleMadame Mystere
Madame Mystere of New Orleans’ Fleur de Tease sits down to talk burlesque style diversity, inspiration, New Orleans Burlesque Festival, absinthe, bacon and Viva Dallas Burlesque. By Divertida Devotchka...
View ArticleKitten on the Keys
The multi-talented Kitten on the Keys sits down to talk New Orleans, Cannes Film Festival, red carpet shenanigans, skinny-dipping, Satan’s Angel, interpretive dance for the Lord, and her favorite...
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