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Rust Belt Burlesque: The Softer Side of a Heavy Metal Town

2019-12-16 19:00:00 2019-12-16 20:30:00 America/New_York Rust Belt Burlesque: The Softer Side of a Heavy Metal Town Erin O’Brien, co-author of Rust Belt Burlesque, will share tidbits from Northeast Ohio's burlesque scene past and present. Westlake Porter Public Library - Dover Room

Monday, December 16
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-12-16 19:00:00 2019-12-16 20:30:00 America/New_York Rust Belt Burlesque: The Softer Side of a Heavy Metal Town Erin O’Brien, co-author of Rust Belt Burlesque, will share tidbits from Northeast Ohio's burlesque scene past and present. Westlake Porter Public Library - Dover Room

Erin O’Brien, co-author of Rust Belt Burlesque, will share tidbits from Northeast Ohio's burlesque scene past and present.

O’Brien will discuss the history of the unique performance art in Cleveland from the mid-1800s to the present day, with plenty of details from the historical center of Cleveland burlesque – the iconic Roxy Theater on East Ninth Street. In its twentieth-century heyday, legendary performers such as Blaze Starr and comics like Red Skelton and Abbott and Costello entertained both regulars and celebrity guests at the Roxy. O'Brien will also reveal how Bella Sin, an indomitable Mexican immigrant, spearheaded the local comeback of this bawdy performance art. 

The lively presentation will include vintage photos, co-author Bob Perkoski's dazzling images of modern burlies, and a Q&A. Books will be available for sale and signing courtesy of Mac's Backs.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History and Genealogy | Books and Authors |

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Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

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