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Shakespeare never saw this coming: Boobs and the Bard.
Scarlett O’Hairdye of Unnatural Redhead Productions (JLD Imagery) “The sparkly influx into my life has been really delightful.” – Scarlett O’Hairdye ~ Written by Paul O’Connell (POC Photo) Scarlett...
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BurlyCon VI.
Written by Paul O’Connell (POC Photo) BurlyCon comes but once a year and when it comes you’ll know it’s here a magical glittery cloud does appear rising above and spreading good cheer Rising...
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The Naked Show!
~ Written by Paul O’Connell (POC Photo) This Friday and Saturday, November 16th & 17th at Theatre Off Jackson, Clown Stripper Productions presents The Naked Show. Why is it called The Naked Show,...
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2013: A Year In Photos.
~ Written by / compiled by Paul O’Connell (POC Photo) Two years ago I posted an article here titled “2011: A Year In Photos”. I had intended to do the same thing for 2012 but totally dropped the ball....
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Singing and stripping with Queenie O’Hart.
Queenie O’Hart (Photo by Jen Sanders) ~ Written by/ interview by Paul O’Connell (POC Photo) There’s a new monthly burlesque revue in Ballard called Revelry, produced by burlesque artist Queenie...
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Getting Down With Texas Burlesque Festival 2014
~ Written and Photographed by Paul O’Connell (POC Photo) The most amazing MC for TXBF, Cora Vette-Denver, CO Legend Ms. Toni Elling Current BHOF King of Burlesque: Ray Gunn-Chicago, IL Once again,...
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Eddie Van Glam gets ready for Las Vegas.
~ Written by Paul O’Connell (POC Photo) Eddie in the act he’s taking to BHoF (photo by Chuck Saxe) Each year in June, thousands flock to Las Vegas to be part of Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend. They’ve...
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Picks of the Glitter: Hogwarts, Nakedness, and a BHoF Fundraiser.
~ Written by Paul O’Connell (POC Photo) This week there are some unique burlesque shows happening in the fair city of Seattle. First up in this week’s Picks of the Glitter is Accio Burlesque! A...
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Ernie Von Schmaltz Drives His Van To Vegas
~ Written by Paul O’Connell (POC Photo) Ernie Von Schmaltz (John Jacobs) In our continuing coverage of the lovely Seattle burlesquers performing at this year’s Burlesque Hall of Fame, we bring you...
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A farewell to Wild Cherry.
Burlesque legend Wild Cherry Today many of us are deeply saddened by the news of the death of New Orleans burlesque legend Wild Cherry. Some of the most touching tributes we’ve seen have been firsthand...
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POC takes on Tassel Talk.
Sara Dipity, one of the duo which started the peer review sessions “Tassel Talk” (Photo by Dawndra Budd) ~ Written by Paul O’Connell (POC Photo) Last month I was excited to be part of Tassel Talk, a...
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A conversation with Sara Dipity on Star Trek: The Sexed Generation
~ Written by/interview by Paul O’Connell (POC Photo) This Friday and Saturday (September 5-6) at Annex Theatre, Songbird and Raven bring you Star Trek: The Sexed Generation. It was only a matter of...
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Rhapsody in Blue: Burlesco DiVino, in photos.
~ Intro by Jessica, Photo preview by Paul O’Connell (POC Photo) It’s almost here…Verlaine & McCann’s freshly restructured Burlesco DiVino opens October 1 at Seattle’s gorgeous, subterranean Triple...
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