Burlesque performance featured as part of A Very Special Benefit - an arts program to raise funds for Darfur.

Michelle L'Amour was crowned Miss Exotic World 2005 and is an international burlesque sensation known for ‘the ass that goes pow!” Her most recent claim to fame is her appearances on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Miss L’amour teaches burlesque in Chicago and produces shows with her company, The Lavender Cabaret. She has just released a book called ’The Most Naked Woman’ featuring 10 photographers. Michelle L’Amour’s website for more information.

In the tradition of vaudville and cabaret comes a special one-night-only extravaganza featuring the finest live music and burlesque performance that Chicago has to offer. Emcee Seth Bockley hosts The Thin Man with special guests My Damn Butterfly and Michelle L’amour.