Alberta burlesque artists are celebrating after the province changed its nudity laws to allow topless performances. The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) released a bulletin mandating the change on Monday morning, saying that the “exposure of female breasts is no longer considered ‘nude.’” Raven Virginia, a performer with The Garter Girls troupe in Calgary, … Continue reading
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Raven Virginia wins MOST DAZZLING at 2015 Burlesque Hall of Fame!
Garter Girl Raven Virginia took home Alberta’s first trophy from the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas! We’re so proud of her. She’s shared a few words of thanks on her Facebook wall, and we’d like to share them all with you! I know I’m not well known so maybe a long thank you … Continue reading
Calgary Herald: Burlesque performers can’t dance around liquor commission’s nudity rule
“They have no intention of performing for minors — or baring all for their adult crowd, for that matter. What local burlesque performers want is for the province to relax its nude entertainment policy that restricts how much skin dancers can show, how they interact on stage and what their audience can drink in their seats. … Continue reading
It’s almost time for BHOF!
Raven Virginia and I will be leaving this Wednesday to partake in one of the most exciting and well-known burlesque festivals in the world. The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend showcases the world’s best and innovative talent and dubs our community’s Queen every year. We are thrilled to be a part of this festival for … Continue reading
