This was my second year photographing the Best of the Midwest Burlesk Festival at the Ritz Theater. I went on Saturday night, the last two shows of the three day festival. Just like last year, it was gorgeous, hilarious, seductive, smart and downright tantalizing. The hostess, Nadine Dubois, could say just about anything and sound nothing but amazing and the headliners, Trixie Little and the Evil Hate Monkey (you can guess which one he is in the photos) were really something else.

If you’re in the Twin Cities area, check out Lili’s Burlesque Revue for more local burlesque (and lessons!).