History of Burlesque
Burlesque in North Omaha | 2410 Lake Street
2410 Lake Street in North Omaha has been home to various businesses but from 1933 until 1968 it was an entertainment venue. Beginning with Jim Bell's Club Harlem in the...
Burlesque in North Omaha | 2410 Lake Street
2410 Lake Street in North Omaha has been home to various businesses but from 1933 until 1968 it was an entertainment venue. Beginning with Jim Bell's Club Harlem in the...
The Carnation Ballroom | North Omaha, NE
The Carnation Ballroom originally opened as the “Carnation Lounge” at 24th and Miami Streets in 1948 by Mildred Brown. By the 1950s, the Carnation Ballroom became one of three Black-owned...
The Carnation Ballroom | North Omaha, NE
The Carnation Ballroom originally opened as the “Carnation Lounge” at 24th and Miami Streets in 1948 by Mildred Brown. By the 1950s, the Carnation Ballroom became one of three Black-owned...
The Cases of Robin S. Hood
Robin S. Hood was a striptease dancer in the 1960s. She had performed professionally for five years before she was arrested for performing "indecent acts" at a VFW Stag Party....
The Cases of Robin S. Hood
Robin S. Hood was a striptease dancer in the 1960s. She had performed professionally for five years before she was arrested for performing "indecent acts" at a VFW Stag Party....
Lincoln's Nude Dance Scandal of 1935
One of the most notable instances of burlesque that caused political turmoil in Nebraska occurred in Lincoln during the ‘Golden Age of Burlesque’-- Spring 1935. Lincoln was known as the...
Lincoln's Nude Dance Scandal of 1935
One of the most notable instances of burlesque that caused political turmoil in Nebraska occurred in Lincoln during the ‘Golden Age of Burlesque’-- Spring 1935. Lincoln was known as the...
Burlesque at the Rose Theatre | Omaha, NE
For many decades burlesque was a popular form of entertainment the average theater goer in Omaha could regularly enjoy. During the 'Golden Era' of burlesque, the 1930s & 40s, the...
Burlesque at the Rose Theatre | Omaha, NE
For many decades burlesque was a popular form of entertainment the average theater goer in Omaha could regularly enjoy. During the 'Golden Era' of burlesque, the 1930s & 40s, the...
Bans and Censorship of Burlesque in Nebraska
Throughout the decades, local and state governments have attempted to ban and censor burlesque performances. Below is a compilation of instances in Nebraska where burlesque, exotic dancing, topless dancing, nude...
Bans and Censorship of Burlesque in Nebraska
Throughout the decades, local and state governments have attempted to ban and censor burlesque performances. Below is a compilation of instances in Nebraska where burlesque, exotic dancing, topless dancing, nude...