MUSEUM CLOSURE: Sunday, 9/1/13

The museum will be closed this Sunday, September 1, so that our staff and volunteers may attend Dixie Evan‘s memorial service. If you are in Las Vegas and would like to pay your respects, the memorial is being held Sunday, September 1st at 3 pm at Palm Mortuary (1325 North

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Dixie Evans inside the Exotic World Burlesque Museum, 2005. Photo by Laure Leber.

Dixie Evans (1926 – 2013)

The burlesque world mourned the passing on August 3, 2013, of Dixie Evans, “The Marilyn Monroe of Burlesque”, the godmother of the burlesque revival, founder of the Miss Exotic World pageant in 1991, and Exotic World’s curator, director, and champion. This page is in her memory. We’ve asked Dr. Lucky,

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Dixie Evans gives a tour at Burlesque Hall of Fame

RIP Dixie Evans, Burlesque Legend and Inspiration to a Generation of Performers

The Burlesque Hall of Fame is saddened to announce the passing of Dixie Evans at age 86. Dixie launched the Exotic World museum in Helendale, CA and founded the Miss Exotic World pageant in 1991. More than that, she was a support and inspiration for an entire generation of new

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8/1/2013 – Strippers and Fans Around the World Raise Funds to Support The Burlesque Hall of Fame Striptease Legends

CONTACT: Dustin M. Wax, Executive Director The Burlesque Hall of Fame info@burlesquehall.com (888) 661-6465 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   STRIPPERS AND FANS AROUND THE WORLD RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE BURLESQUE HALL OF FAME STRIPTEASE LEGENDS Nearly $20,000 raised through local performance showcases and events  Aug 1, 2013 – Las Vegas,

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