Pink Halloween Burlesque at the Marble Room Benefiting Komen San Diego, October 29

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Madam Cora’s Marble Room Kitchen and Saloon will donate five percent of sales to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, San Diego.

San Diego, CA, October 24, 2011 (PressReleasePoint) -- Enjoy a PINK Burlesque Halloween this year at Madam Cora’s Marble Room Kitchen and Saloon. The evening will include live music from the Shari Puorto Band followed by a Burlesque performance, along with special guests, and breast cancer survivors and advocates.  Five percent of sales will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego. Entry is free however reservations are encouraged.

What: Halloween Burlesque Theme Party
When: Saturday, October 29 (5:30pm to close/music at 8:30pm)
Location: 535 FIFTH AVENUE, SAN DIEGO CA 92101

“We are thrilled about this opportunity to partner with The Marble Room,” said Breast Cancer Survivor and Director of Community Development and Outreach Sandy Rabourne. “This event is going to be so much fun, but at the end of the day it’s really about making a difference, so when you can enjoy the amazing menu of The Marble Room, the colorful ambiance and incredible service, and live entertainment, you really can’t go wrong.”

For more information please visit www.themarbleroom.com or call (619) 702-5595.

About The Marble Room
Madame Cora’s Marble Room offers a unique historic view into the colorful and risqué past of the Gaslamp Quarter. The decor pays homage to Madame Cora’s historic brothel and saloon that was once a popular attraction in the red light district of The Gaslamp Quarter. Everything from the furnishings to the fashions worn by our beautiful staff are true to theme.

Executive Chef Bill Sauer has created an all American menu of hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, gourmet burgers and more. Their world-class wine list and adventurous signature cocktail menu are a perfect fit for this fun, casual, sexy, restaurant and lounge.

They feature a wide variety of live entertainment including Rock-n-Roll, Blues, a Burlesque Show, and a sing a long piano player. For information,images, or a calendar of events, please visit www.TheMarbleRoom.com.

To make reservations and learn more about this establishment's colorful history, go to www.themarbleroom.com or call 619-702-5595.

The History of The Marble Room
Towards the end of the 19th Century, The Gaslamp Quarter was the red light district in San Diego. There were no less than 75 brothels operating between Market St. and what is now the San Diego Convention Center. These were booming businesses catering to sailors, merchants, and visitors.

As is common in city development, along with the influx of business and people there grew a thriving Red Light district. Although prostitution was technically outlawed, the ordinances were rarely enforced. Not only were brothels a somewhat established part of western society at the time, but some of their most loyal customers were the very men in charge of enforcing the ordinances – the police, the mayor, and the city councilmen!

The Golden Poppy Saloon and Hotel, run by Madame Cora, was located at the site of our current Marble Room. Madame Cora was known for having the prettiest girls and her brothel was one of the most popular. The hotel consisted of a noisy saloon downstairs and 20 rooms upstairs. Each room (and girl) was color coded to match the color of a marble that customers would receive upon payment.

During the obligatory police raids, Cora would explain that her customers were just buying marbles and not sex. This flimsy justification (and a few well placed bribes) allowed her to continue to operate while others were being shut down.

Eventually all the Gaslamp brothels were shut down or sent underground. The new Marble Room captures the feel and excitement of a part of San Diego’s colorful past. Occasionally, Madame Cora herself makes an appearance to check on her girls and hand out marbles to some of our lucky guests.

Race for the Cure
More than 15,000 participants are expected to take part in the Komen San Diego 15th Annual Race for the Cure scheduled for November 6, 2011. Breast Cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women and will affect nearly 50,000 men and women in San Diego this year.  It's the leading cause of death among women ages 40-59. Breast cancer strikes women during their most productive years - both personally and professionally. Everyone is affected by breast cancer - it's a family disease. We don't know what causes it, and we don't have a cure.

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, San Diego
Since its inception in 1995, $10 million has been given to local organizations that provide breast cancer education, screening, diagnostics, treatment and patient support for the uninsured or underinsured in San Diego County. Seventy-five percent of every dollar raised through Affiliate-sponsored events stays right here in San Diego County to fund free diagnostic mammograms, treatment and services for uninsured and underinsured women and their families. The remaining 25 percent funds international breast cancer research. In fact, next to the U.S. government, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is the largest funder of breast cancer research in the world. For more information, please visit www.komensandiego.org.

Did you know?
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
The most significant risk factors are being a female and getting older.
Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate.
Breast cancer typically strikes women during their most productive years, both professionally and personally.
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in U.S. women ages 40-59.
Men can get breast cancer, too. One percent of breast cancer diagnosis will be in male patients.
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