2020 BHoF Weekender Moving Online
For the protection and safety of the performers, attendees, staff, and the dozens of burlesque Legends who attend the Weekender every year, we have decided to move the 2020 BHoF Weekender online. With the ability to safely hold large public events still uncertain, and travel restrictions preventing access to the
Statement of Support for Black Lives Matters protesters and activists; upcoming live auction postponed
The Burlesque Hall of Fame stands in solidarity with the protesters and activists who have taken to the streets across the nation and around the world. We strongly stand against racism and violence. We stand in solidarity with the Black community, whether a burlesque performer, friend of the museum, or
Burlesque Hall of Fame Postpones Live Auction Fundraiser
CONTACT: Dustin M. Waxdustin@burlesquehall.com(888) 661-6465 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BURLESQUE HALL OF FAME POSTPONES LIVE AUCTION FUNDRAISER In deference to and support of the Black Lives Movement, the Burlesque Hall of Fame postpones fundraising event. May 31, 2020 – WORLDWIDE– In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and protesters
[UPDATE] BHoF Response to Coronavirus: museum closed to June 15; 2020 Weekender postponed
Please check back here often to see BHoF’s latest response and changes as the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold. May 1 – “Stay at Home” order extended to at least May 15; museum closed to at least June 15 The state’s Roadmap to Recovery (PDF) phased re-opening plan extends Nevada’s
[UPDATE: POSTPONED] Bid on amazing burlesque merch, memorabilia, and unforgettable experiences in our live online auction, June 5
JUNE 1 UPDATE: Postponed to a later date. Please check back for more information as it becomes available. We’re hosting our first ever auction series! Hosted by incomparable emcees Jonny Porkpie and Blanche DeBris, the first auction will occur on Friday, June 5th. A second auction is planned for mid-summer.
Join our new online book club!
Join the breast virtual book club around! Read and discuss works from and about the world of burlesque, from autobiographies and memoirs to trashy novels. Social reading centered on all things Burly-Q, the Burlesque Hall of Fame Virtual Book Club will meet via Zoom the third Thursday of each month
Burlesque Hall of Fame to Host Live Fundraiser Auction Series Online
CONTACT:Nicollette Dalynicollette@burlesquehall.com(520) 668-9500 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BURLESQUE HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES LIVE FUNDRAISER AUCTION SERIES Live fundraising auction to celebrate and sell all things burlesque in support the Burlesque Hall of Fame museum. May 21, 2020 – WORLDWIDE – The Burlesque Hall of Fame (BHoF) museum, along with the incomparable
#MuseumAtHome: Burlesque Legend Lilly Christine (VIDEO)
Lilly Christine, “The Cat Girl”, burst on the scene in the late 1940s and quickly leaped to the top, headlining Leon Prima’s New Orleans hotspot the 500 Club and eventually strutting her stuff on Broadway. Her belly dance-inspired moves fascinated audiences up until her tragically early death. Learn more about
BHoF Presents: Twirl-A-Thon! Raise money doing what you do best: twirling tassels!
Twirl your tassels for a good cause! Join the Burlesque Hall of Fame for the first-ever (virtual) Twirl-a-Thon! How long can you twirl your tassels? 30 seconds? 3 minutes? 3 HOURS?!?!? Set your own challenge, gather pledges (in dollars per minute), and film yourself twirling for all you’re worth! Three
We’re Collecting the Quarantine!
Hey performers and producers in lockdown! Whatcha been doing with yourself lately? Making online shows? Making burlesque videos? Making… history? Here at BHoF, we collect history — and the quarantine, closure of theaters and other venues, and shift of burlesque performers to online production is nothing if not historic. We