21:CP SUMMER FASHION: BOOBIE TRAP @ LA MAGIA
  Introducing some simply gorgeous looking corsetry from Boobie Trap Corsets, available at La Magia - one of 21:CP’s favourite lingerie sites! Every piece makes you want to reach out and fondle the fabric, drink in the detail, soak  up the colours and covet the shape…   From left...
Kalani Kokonuts: Part One
  A month ago, sitting beside Kalani in her tranquil, beautiful home, just days after the Burlesque Hall of Fame pageant, recording the following interview, I felt both priviliged and excited. Privileged, because Kalani had, despite her shyness and desire for privacy, had invited us in to look around...
Introducing The Toronto Burlesque Festival 2009 [23rd - 26th July]
  In their words: “The Toronto Burlesque Festival is an exciting four-day whirlwind of bump ‘n grind! Our Festival offers a unique opportunity to experience the best of burlesque and variety entertainment. Each of our four performances features outstanding acts from Toronto locals, burlesque...
Bettie Page Store Grand Opening (June 28th), by Bernie Dexter.
  What can I say?! It was just as I expected! I arrived in Los Angeles just hours before the Party was to begin. Just days before, I found out Kalani Kokonuts was going to perform! I was so thrilled to find this out, and even more thrilled when she texted me to say she had just arrived from Las...
21:CP SUMMER FASHION: TARA STARLET
  Tara Starlet Tara Starlet brings you vintage inspired clothes with a Pin-up girl, Rockabilly style! With flattering and classic designs for every occasion - from summer picnics to swing dancing parties; each garment is sassy and feminine and designed especially to bring out the starlet in you! Their...
Khandie’s Kholumn Part Nine: To Teach Or Not To Teach - What A Complex and Controversial Question!
(Khandie graphic by Em Eato)   Do you teach burlesque? Where can I learn? These are often questions I get asked at shows. It has made me stop and think lately whether there is ever a right time to teach. I mean my style is unique (or as one performer said recently ‘manic’). Would I be the right...
Friday: 52nd Annual Striptease Reunion Showcase
Our Fabulous Hosts for the Evening! Clockwise, from Top Left: The World Famous *BOB*; Lily Ann Rose; Kitten on the Keys; Dr. Lukki ( Kitten on the Keys ©Don Spiro All others ©21:CP)   I only wish I could adequately describe the atmosphere in the theatre to those of you who could not be with...
The Expert Panel: Q & A No.1
Since we announced this new feature, you have sent us some brilliant questions for our six incredible panelists.  And so without further ado, here is Q & A No.1…   Question for Dirty Martini… Hey Dirty (my idol!) I want to go all the way in burlesque - become an international...