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Shimmy Shimmy Ya
We totally forgot to mention that theMiss Exotic World Pageant (and Reunion) was happening this past weekend in Helendale at the Burlesque Museum. Michelle L'Amour (pictured) took home the crown as Pageant winner. Local burlesque star Venus DeMille was named Legend in the Making.
Don't fret about missing all the sexy boom boom action. Tonight is the 1 year anniversary of Bella Beretta's Burlesque Mondays at The Derby and it is also the official after-party for the Pageant. Local lovelies and international performers will all take the stage and, best of all, there's no cover and beers will only set you back $2 a glass.
Doors open at 8 PM. Dancing at 9 PM.
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