Beggar's Carnivale (NSFW)
The tenth edition of the Beggar's Carnivale took place at Casa Loma Ballroom in south St. Louis on Saturday, October 22. There was a great turnout, considering the Cardinals were playing in the third game of the World Series. Special guests included the Vagabond Opera from Portland, Oregon. The theme was "Victorian Halloween." Crystal Rolfe was there and took these photos for RFT.
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Beggar's Carnivale: Lots to see upstairs!
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Various vendors show off their wares upstairs. This seller had a "Halloween" theme.
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Kisses from the Bearded Woman anyone?
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The Vagabond Opera from Portland, Oregon.
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Ashia Grzesik from the Vagabond Opera.
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Chris Barnhart tries out his hand at magic.
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Nova Beau Monde of Venus in Flames
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A new hot twist on the ol' hula hoop.
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Diedra Doll shows off her pasties.
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There were a lot of unusual sites in the Hoochie Koo Tent.
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You don't wanna mess with an armed cop.
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Burlesque beauties mingling with the crowd.
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Aerial artist Margaret Wilson.
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Aerial artist Margaret Wilson.
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Audience members also dressed up for the occasion.
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Ray Gunn from Chicago shows off his flexibility.
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Birthday girls got pies in their faces.
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A blue trio not to be messed with!
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The blue belly dancers were very skilled with their swords.
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