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The History of Cleveland Burlesque

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2024-07-22 19:00:00 2024-07-22 20:00:00 America/New_York The History of Cleveland Burlesque Cleveland has a rich history of many forms of performance art including Burlesque! Enjoy a presentation that explores this lesser-known style of entertainment and the fascinating history behind it.  North Royalton Branch - Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)

Monday, July 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-22 19:00:00 2024-07-22 20:00:00 America/New_York The History of Cleveland Burlesque Cleveland has a rich history of many forms of performance art including Burlesque! Enjoy a presentation that explores this lesser-known style of entertainment and the fascinating history behind it.  North Royalton Branch - Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)

North Royalton Branch

Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)

Cleveland has a rich history of many forms of performance art including Burlesque! Enjoy a presentation that explores this lesser-known style of entertainment and the fascinating history behind it. 


See other dates and locations for this program on our events calendar.


Step into the dazzling world of Cleveland's rich burlesque history! Join us for an immersive presentation that delves deep into the captivating evolution of burlesque in the heart of Ohio. From its clandestine origins to its glamorous heyday, discover how this art form has woven its way through the cultural fabric of Cleveland.

Through vibrant storytelling and archival imagery, this presentation traces the milestones and key personalities that shaped the city's burlesque scene the biggest burlesque circuit of it's heyday. This program contains adult content.

About the presenter

Bella Sin has been researching the history of burlesque for the past 15years. Some of their areas of specialization include Latin burlesque throughout the Americas, LGTBQ+ burlesque, as well as the history of performers and venues in Cleveland.

In their search for evidence of the lives of vedettes, rumberas, ficheras and burlesque exotics, Sin has worked closely with the researchers and archivists of Ohio State’s special collections and assisted in the expansion of the Charles H. McCaghy Collection of Exotic Dance. Sin also shares their knowledge and methods in an effort to decolonize burlesque, both historically and currently. Their class on Latin burlesque emphasizes the often-overlooked contributions of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ to this art’s history.

Sin currently serves as the historian of the Comite Mexicano and the archivist for Mexican American Historical Association of Cleveland. They also publish their burlesque research on LatinBurlesqueHistory.com and through their social media.

TAGS: | History | General |

North Royalton Branch

[email protected]
Phone: 440.237.3800
Fax: 440.237.6149
Branch manager
Becky Wendeln

Hours
Mon, Jun 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 21 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 22 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Located on Wallings Road, just east of State Road adjacent to the North Royalton Family YMCA, the North Royalton Branch features a full-service drive-up window, community meeting spaces and a beautiful nature-themed children’s area.

Upcoming events

Tue, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:25am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Wed, Jun 19, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Students going into grades 1-4 are invited to read to a Big Book Buddy and engage in reading games and activities together.

Wed, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Big Book Buddies will pair with a little Book Buddy and engage in reading games and other activities. Big Buddies can earn volunteer hours.

Wed, Jun 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)
Teens learn how to make healthy and delicious smoothies in this hands-on workshop.

Thu, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (50)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Thu, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)
Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).

Thu, Jun 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story/Craft Room (50)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Fri, Jun 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Tue, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:25am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Tue, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)
Learn about the rock hiding phenomenon; enjoy a special evening of rock painting and make creations to hide or keep for yourself. We'll provide the rocks & paint, you provide the creativity!
This event is full

Wed, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room 121 (63)
The Library offers FREE tech training classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Students going into grades 1-4 are invited to read to a Big Book Buddy and engage in reading games and activities together.

Wed, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Big Book Buddies will pair with a little Book Buddy and engage in reading games and other activities. Big Buddies can earn volunteer hours.

Thu, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (50)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Thu, Jun 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story/Craft Room (50)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Fri, Jun 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Fri, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)
Stay and Play after Family Storytime!

Mon, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Resource Room (49)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Tue, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:25am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Wed, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Students going into grades 1-4 are invited to read to a Big Book Buddy and engage in reading games and activities together.

Wed, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Big Book Buddies will pair with a little Book Buddy and engage in reading games and other activities. Big Buddies can earn volunteer hours.

Wed, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Resource Room (49)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Fri, Jul 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Mon, Jul 08, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)
Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).

Mon, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Resource Room (49)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Tue, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:25am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Wed, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Students going into grades 1-4 are invited to read to a Big Book Buddy and engage in reading games and activities together.

Wed, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Big Book Buddies will pair with a little Book Buddy and engage in reading games and other activities. Big Buddies can earn volunteer hours.

Wed, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Resource Room (49)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Wed, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room 121 (63)
Join us as we discuss popular graphic novels with a book themed snack and activity.
This event is full

Thu, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (50)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Thu, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room 122 (63)
Join your friends & neighbors at the North Royalton Branch's popular afternoon, mystery-themed book discussion group.

Thu, Jul 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story/Craft Room (50)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Fri, Jul 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Sat, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)
Discover Tai Chi, the effective method for improving overall health by reducing stress while increasing flexibility and balance. All adults and fitness levels welcome. NOTE: 3-part series.

Mon, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Resource Room (49)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Mon, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Room (15)
The Library offers FREE tech training classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.

Tue, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:25am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Wed, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Students going into grades 1-4 are invited to read to a Big Book Buddy and engage in reading games and activities together.

Wed, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Big Book Buddies will pair with a little Book Buddy and engage in reading games and other activities. Big Buddies can earn volunteer hours.

Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Resource Room (49)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.