Diane Christiansen celebrates THE LAST REAL SHOWGIRL at B&N - HB

Schedule

Sun Jul 26 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Barnes & Noble - Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach, CA

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Join us in welcoming former showgirl and author Diane Christiansen for a discussion and signing of her memoir on Sunday, July 26th at 1pm!
About this Event

Join on Sunday, July 26th, as we welcome acting coach and former showgirl, , for a discussion and signing of her memoir, !

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TICKET INFORMATION

To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the guidelines below before registering for a ticket so that you know what to expect on the day of the event.

General Admission Ticket ***LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE includes:

· One reserved copy of by to be purchased at the event (out 04/03/25).

· Admission to the event space and signing line with .


For Seated Tickets: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the reading and signing. However, this ticket may not necessarily guarantee a seat at the event, if you do not arrive 10 minutes before the start time you may be placed in a line behind the seated audience.

For Standing Room-Only Tickets: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the reading and signing. Ticket holders will be granted a standing view from behind the seated audience -- some views may be more limited/obstructed than others.


· Photos will be allowed across the table as books are being signed/stamped and will be taken by a Barnes & Noble bookseller on the guest's camera/phone.

· will sign and personalize your copy of reserved with your ticket & sign up to THREE books per person.

· Any gifts for the authors will be collected prior to the stamping/signing line.

· Other books by the authors will be available for purchase at Barnes & Noble - Huntington Beach, CA.

· Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.


GUIDELINES

· No memorabilia will be signed at the event.

· No large bags will be permitted into the event.

· Check-in for this event will begin at 12:30pm on Sunday, July 26th.

· Please arrive on time according to your ticket in order to secure your seat in the event space. Late arrivals may only have access to standing room and may not have the opportunity to enter the event space.

· The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day. To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to meet the author.

· All event guidelines are subject to change.

· If you have any additional questions, please can call the store directly at: (714) 897-8781.

· Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.


REFUNDS

Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day (24 hours) before your event start TIME of 1:00 PM.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - Huntington Beach, CA, will hold your book(s) for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Should this event be canceled due to changing COVID-19 concerns, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite's refund policy.

Event guidelines are subject to change.

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ABOUT :

During the 1970s, showgirls represented the pinnacle of club and resort entertainment. In the modern age, very few shows left in Las Vegas, the resorts, or Paris feature showgirls at all. This memoir presents in her own words the life of Diane Christiansen, the last real showgirl.


As a teenager, desperate to get out of Illinois and into the glittering world of professional dance, Diane visits Montreal and discovers the electrifying world of French Cabaret. This kicks off a chain of events which finds her, before long, in Paris, dancing with a giant seahorse on her head at the world-renowned Lido de Paris. From opium dens in Paris to comedy clubs in the Bahamas, the arc of Diane's dazzling career spans the globe, all before she is 28. This insider perspective on the industry presents the singular life of the last real showgirl, while also capturing the swansong of a thrilling era in stage entertainment.

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