There Was a Mardi Gras Burlesque Party at the Lakewood Theater, No Beads Needed (NSFW)

The first Friday of every month brings Viva Dallas burlesque to the Lakewood Theater, and this past Friday included an extra helping of sauce: a Mardi Gras theme. Hosted by Violet O'Hara, the show included performances by Iris Le Mour, Ruby Joule, Jolie Goodnight, Honey Cocoa Bordeaux and Pearl Lux,...

By Joe Tone

February 4, 2013

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The first Friday of every month brings Viva Dallas burlesque to the Lakewood Theater, and this past Friday included an extra helping of sauce: a Mardi Gras theme.

Hosted by Violet O'Hara, the show included performances by Iris Le Mour, Ruby Joule, Jolie Goodnight, Honey Cocoa Bordeaux and Pearl Lux, and live jazz from Club Wood. See photographer Mike Brooks' visual dispatch from the event at dallasobserver.com/slideshow.

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