San Francisco, CA: The Center for Sex & Culture is pleased to announce its collaboration with burlesque historian and “Quadra-Flame Twirl-inator” performer Lady Monster, whose new monthly film and performance series The Cans launches in February. Calendared for every last Thursday, the inaugural event will be a benefit for burlesque legend Ellion Ness and feature the Bay Area premiere of burlesque documentary The League of Exotique Dancers by Rama Rau, 3D short Take Off (1972) by Gunvor Nelson, and must-not-miss performances and stories by burlesque legends Ellion Ness, Isis Starr, Holiday O’Hara and Viva La Fever.
“With a blast of brassy jazz and a spin through the glitz of modern Las Vegas, League of Exotique Dancers sets the stage for a provocative and eye-opening ‘backstage tour’ of the golden age of Burlesque through the colorful lives of unforgettable women who made it glitter”: Rama Rau’s 2015 documentary introduces vintage burlesque and its performers, then… and now. The accompanying 3D short Take Off (1972) by Gunvor Nelson features guest star Ellion Ness.
“CSC is so honored to work with Lady Monster, whose caring for the stars that made burlesque such a singular art form is unparalleled. Hearing from Golden Age legends Ellion Ness, Isis Starr, Holiday O’Hara and Viva La Fever is a rare opportunity to look behind the scenes, hearing little-known stories of a world that has been part of San Francisco for many, many decades,” says Center for Sex & Culture Executive Director Carol Queen, PhD.
Raffle prizes include: tickets to local burlesque events, photographs, a rare coffee table burlesque book, personal jewelry from burlesque legends, pasties, a massage and more.
Advance tickets are just $10 and are available at EventBrite: http://thecans.eventbrite.com/. Tickets will be available at the door as space allows for $12.
Future events in The Cans series will feature other rare films and performances and reminiscences from the stars of yesteryear and the Nouvelle Burlesque scene of today.
For future updates and more information, see:
www.burlesquefilmfest.com
http://thecans.eventbrite.com/
https://m.facebook.com/thecanssf
@thecanssf on Twitter
Event in brief:
The Cans – A Monthly Burlesque and Film Event
Every Last Thursday: February 23rd, 7:30 – 10:30PM
At The Center for Sex and Culture. 1349 Mission Street (between 9th &10th Streets), San Francisco
Featuring the Bay Area premiere of The League of Exotique Dancers. A feature film by Rama Rau.
With a blast of brassy jazz and a spin through the glitz of modern Las Vegas, League of Exotique Dancers sets the stage for a provocative and eye-opening “backstage tour” of the golden age of Burlesque through the colorful lives of unforgettable women who made it glitter.
The 3D short Take Off (1972) by Gunvor Nelson will also be shown, featuring Ellion Ness.
Performances and Stories by burlesque legends: Ellion Ness, Isis Starr, Holiday O’Hara and Viva La Fever
All proceeds will benefit Ellion Ness.
Each month The Cans will feature burlesque, films and panels. An opportunity to learn more about the art form of burlesque, honor the history, see acts from around the globe, and how enriched the scene is beyond the Bay Area.
Wheelchair Accessible
Volunteer Positions Available
$10.00 for Advance Tickets
$12.00 at the Door.
Www.burlesquefilmfest.com
http://thecans.eventbrite.com/
https://m.facebook.com/thecanssf
@thecanssf
