June 6, 2003


What could possibly compete with the First New York Burlesque Festival–that is, besides the unique spectacle of cigarette butts and pigeons? Fortunately, the fest brings in burlesque acts from outside New York, which saves the event from doubling as a tattoo convention. There’s even a nice sense of event when the festival closes with a Sunday brunch performance at the lovely Marquee at Marion’s. Vivian VaVoom’s slinky snake routine makes her a fine ambassador for Colorado, while some older dame provides mature-school magic. She almost distracts me from this gorgeous blonde in her 50s at the next table who keeps adjusting her sweater.........

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