The BurlyCon Board of Directors stays fly—and now, it’s growing. From Chocolate City to the Emerald City, we’re thrilled to welcome our newest Board Member, GiGi Holliday. GiGi brings undeniable glitz, glam, and allure to the table. GiGi began her journey by studying the art of burlesque with a double major in class and sass, […]
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Since 2012, Giving Tuesday has taken place on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving to amplify year-end fundraising efforts for nonprofits and charitable causes. For all those who have given to BurlyCon in the past, our entire committee and board would like to send a heartfelt THANK YOU! Giving Teaseday This year, Giving Tuesday falls on Tuesday,
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A Commitment to Anti-Racism and Transparency I want to speak directly about anti-racism in burlesque, BurlyCon, and our transition into an Anti-racist and Anti-Oppressive organization. You deserve to know what we are building and where we are headed. When I stepped into the role of Executive Director, I made two commitments to our community: I
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This statement comes with a clear and unwavering message of frustration, empathy, unity, and hope. BurlyCon stands firmly beside our Black community with togetherness, strength, and though a million words can be said, three ring out the most – Black Lives Matter! It’s not just a movement. It’s a symbol of ideals that are the
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Aloha Friends! I have been having a hard time finding the words to write this. Like all of you during this unprecedented time, some days are easy and some days are hard. We are all in the midst of something we’ve never experienced and it’s challenging. Here are my top 10 things coping methods for
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Thirsty Girl Productions Presents The 6th Annual Seattle Boylesque Festival The Seattle Boylesque Festival has been postponed due to COVID-19 and rescheduled for healthier summer programming on August 21 and 22, 2020 at The Triple Door! If you have already purchased a ticket for the Triple Door shows they will be notifying you with all
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Behind every BurlyCon Benefactor stands a personal story of growth, and giving back. Ronda Bordeaux and Bianca Coal share why they choose to support BurlyCon not only with their time, but with their financial commitment. Their journeys remind us that when one person invests in community, that impact ripples outward. Ronda Bordeaux My first year
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To help us learn a little more about Peer Reviews, we’ve caught up with Fosse Jack, BurlyCon’s Peer Review Coordinator, to get a little more insider information about the event! Name: Fosse JackCity: SeattleOfficial Job Title: Peer Review Coordinator; Programming Committee How long have you been the Peer Review Coordinator? This will be my third year as the
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I’m The English Muffin, and I’m the co-founder of Frostease Burlesque in Anchorage, Alaska. Last year at Burlycon, I presented my “Eat It” act for Peer Review. What was originally concepted as a throwaway act for a seven deadly sins show had grown, in my head, to a signature piece of commentary on diet culture, body
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Every year BurlyCon offers scholarships to help offset the costs of attending the convention and this year we are excited to introduce you to 6 of the 7 scholarship recipients. To help us get to know them a bit better we asked them a couple of questions to find out what they are looking forward to most
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