100 Years of Burlesque - with Neil "Nez" Kendall
Bienville Room G, Orleans Hotel and Casino
4500 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89103, USA
Nevada
36.1045348
-115.2015974
100 years of Burlesque—From Ankle to Full FrontalPresented by Neil "Kez" Kendall"Want to see the girl next door, honey look over the goddam fence!" Blaze Starr to Neil Kez Kendall Join BHoF board member Neil "Kez" Kendall for a roller coaster tour of Burlesque History. With unique unpublished images from his collection, one of the largest in the world, showing everything from Egyptian Snake Dancers at the World’s Fair to the catlike gyrations of Lily Christine in 1950's New Orleans! This unique, fast moving talk includes anecdotes from Tempest Storm, Dixie Evans, Ricki Covette, and Jennie Lee. Expect a personal and often irreverent presentation with no stone unturned.Neil "Kez" Kendall is a burlesque photographer and producer living in England. He has worked alongside the most celebrated burlesque figures in the world. His portrait of Dita Von Teese was produced for the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He is the first European to join the BHoF board. His relationship with the organization began when he met Jennie Lee in 1989 and the love affair continues. He shares his self proclaimed “Burlesque Castle” with over 20, 0000 original pieces of Burlesque memorabilia.The base price of this event is $10. You may increase your payment if you wish to contribute more to BHOF.