The New Century Follies provided both ambient and onstage talent to headline the annual Bloom fundraiser for KC Care Clinic this record breaking year. 

From KC Care Clinic Marketing and Development Director Kirk Isenhour, “So humbled by the AMAZING support of this town! Bloom Speaks Easy was not only the highest grossing fundraiser in Clinic history - but also the highest netting event - that means we can care for MORE patients! Thanks to amazing designers, artists and partners that helped pull Friday off UNDER budget -as one friend said - was Kansas City at it’s best! Check out the pics - HUMBLED by the committee that pulled this off. I have the best job in the world!”

“8/10 people when asked if they would be happy dropping dead at Bloom Party last night said “Shoot me now!”. The other two were either dancing too hard, didn’t hear the questions, or were making out. I have never, ever seen an event like last night in my almost 40 years on the planet.” -
Stacey Lukas

See more photos at SPACES KC.

Purchase tickets to the February 8th New Century Follies Speakeasy: Hey-Hey Cabaret!

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Another proud sponsor of the New Century Follies! Vixen Pin Up Photography find them on  Facebook or their website!

Another proud sponsor of the New Century Follies! Vixen Pin Up Photography find them on  Facebook or their website!

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Bella Boudoir Photography: The Fine Art of Intimate Portraiture is a proud sponsor of The New Century Follies!

Bella Boudoir Photography: The Fine Art of Intimate Portraiture is a proud sponsor of The New Century Follies!

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“Your show on Friday, in my opinion, was even better than your debut in April. How you managed to pull that off is beyond me. The talent pool you tap into seems to be endless. It is obvious to me it is another aspect of the fact you strive for excellence in all your shows. It is indicative in the performance of all your performers. I’m also big on how you pump up our town. Kansas City is a great place and I’m glad to be part of it and help to support the New Century Follies at that wonderful old gem, the Folly Theater.” -Tom Tuttle


“What a fantastically fun evening!! Thank you all for a wonderful night! As for miss Annie Cherry - Fever indeed!” -Richi Mott


“What a great place to take a first date. The clown humor made tears of joy waterfall from my eyes. So glad you all put this on. Such a big fan. Can’t wait to see the next one!” -Jessica Snyder


“Getting so spoiled here in KC! We have such incredible talent! Such a fantastic show once again, & I was so thrilled to be able to see some of my favorite performers pay tribute to the roots of what we all love to do in such a spectacular fashion!” -Malyssa Brannon


“Once again I was in awe of all the performances this evening!! You all did such a stellar job!! I can’t wait for the next one!!” -Thomas Cray


“Now I understand the excitement when Katie got the call that “The Dresses” were in. Oh My God, I won’t abbreviate for that one. I would say fabulous as always, but I truly think you are upping the ante. You were all fabulous. I’m just an ignorant appreciator, but when my Rain, a professional musician for twenty years who played in some of the best concert halls in Europe and the U.S. has screamed herself horse that says something… It was more than worth it. Thank all of you for a wonderful night of entertainment.” -Greg Meister


“What an assemblage of talents! Great show, and naughty fun well done!” -Ross Harmon


Daisy Buckët, Ron McGee, a rubber chicken, a cream pie, and “Slowly I Turned.” That’s some good stuff, right there. And I have a huge crush on Katie Gilchrist now. Great show tonight!” -Michelle Daniel


“Here are some words to describe this evening’s performances: awesome (in the strictest sense of the word), hilarious, surreal, and totally worth it!” -Jamie Bigford Peters


“Beautiful, charming, funny and fabulous show last night. Here’s to MANY more!!!” -Stephanie Greene


“Thank you for including Louis and I in the performance last night. We truly enjoyed every moment of the evening. So honored to be part of of that amazing night with such talented stars. You all went out of your way to welcome us into the group. Thank you for every small detail that made our experience as fabulous as the show. Congratulations on an amazing event. Long Live the Folly!!!” -Lauren LaPointe


“What an amazing experience New Century Follies is! Thank you so much for bringing this to Kansas City. I am so proud and humbled by the talent in my home town. Go on and pat yourselves on the backs.” -Romany Jewel


$15 presale tix till 9am tomorrow! Get 'em while they're hot!

Doors open at 7:30! Cash Bar! Show at 9pm! Don’t miss it! 

The Folly Theatre 

300 w. 12th St. 

Kansas City, Missouri, MO 64105

Gypsy Rose Lee: Rare Photos of a Burlesque Legend

Rare photos of Gypsy Rose Lee. Not originally published in LIFE magazine 1949. 

Source: TIME

The Folly Theatre, Kansas City, Missouri

The Folly Theatre, Kansas City, Missouri