Leslie Zemeckis presents a fundraiser for breast cancer at the Culver Hotel on March 8th, 2016- Preview
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Leslie Zemeckis Presents an Evening of “Boobs, Books & Burlesque”
Boudoir Gloves Come Off in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Los Angeles, Calif.– On Tuesday, March 8, author and filmmaker Leslie Zemeckis presents an exciting evening at The Culver Hotel with award-winning burlesque performers, live music and an auction to benefit the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, for a future without breast cancer. Zemeckis will be signing copies of “Goddess of Love Incarnate: The Life of Stripteuse Lili St. Cyr,” her recently released biography of history’s most famous burlesque artist.
Boobs, Books & Burlesque will feature luxury trips to Ireland and Barcelona up for bid, as well as one-of-a-kind experiences, including Astronaut Training and an Ultimate Sports Fan getaway, all benefiting the San Fernando Valley nonprofit. The evening will also include a raffle for Mammagard, the world’s first breast pillow orthotically designed for comfort and support, signature Exotic Lili drinks hosted by Eppa SupraFruta Sangria, and delectable hors d’oeuvres, complements of The Culver Hotel.
Guests will swing to the throwback tunes of Sylvia & The Rhythm Boys, and indulge in titillating performances by the always-glamorous April Showers, the current reigning Miss Hollywood Burlesque, and Maxi Millions, the award-winning mistress of the classic bump ’n grind.
Suggested donations requested.
WHAT: Book signing, auction and burlesque performances benefiting Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
WHERE: The Culver Hotel, 9400 Culver Boulevard, downtown Culver City
WHEN: Tuesday, March 8, 7:00pm–10:00pm
About “Goddess of Love Incarnate: The Life of Stripteuse Lili St. Cyr”
Zemeckis spent over five years extensively researching St. Cyr’s extraordinary life which included torrid romances and six marriages. St. Cyr brought elegance to the burlesque stage, mesmerizing audiences with her sensual dancing, role-playing and signature onstage bubble bath. “Goddess of Love Incarnate” (Counterpoint, October 2015) is packed with hundreds of stunning and original photographs, many from St. Cyr’s personal collection. Zemeckis brings St. Cyr back to life with her provocative and powerful prose, restoring the burlesque star to her rightful place in the spotlight, but more importantly, into the heart of American history. www.lesliezemeckis.com/goddess
About Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation is dedicated to achieving a future without breast cancer by performing and facilitating innovative and collaborative research, translating science to engage the public as informed partners, and inspiring novel research. Their mission is to find the cause of breast cancer in order to prevent and ultimately end this disease. www.drsusanloveresearch.org
About The Culver Hotel
Founded in 1924 by Harry Culver, the landmark hotel is famous for being owned by Charlie Chaplin–who later lost it in a poker game to John Wayne–and for hosting much of the cast of Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz. The hotel was voted Most Romantic Boutique Hotel in California and Top Ten in the Nation in 2015 by the readers of USA TODAY. www.culverhotel.com