events

Sex Positive Journalism Awards - October 4 in NYC

Elizabeth — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:15:02 -0700

Thanks to Debbie Nathan for reminding me to post this! I hope to be there on Saturday, myself. There is an awful lot of reporting on sex-related issues that presumes sex - at least any sex other than the procreative-marital kind - to be automatically bad or dangerous. There are lots of subtle and not-so-subtle negative attitudes about sex that pervade much mainstream press coverage. I can't say it better than they do here. For those reasons and more we need to actively support sex-positive journalism. So join the party on Saturday night:

Join Us for the Sexies Award Ceremony and Party, Oct. 4, New York City

Contact: Susan Wright, 917-848-6544 or Miriam Axel-Lute

Join us in New York City to celebrate the awarding of the first Sex-Positive Journalism Awards.

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Jamye Waxman Reads "Getting Off"

Chris — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:46:47 -0700

Reading: Jamye Waxman "Getting Off"
Everyone masturbates, but no one talks about it. In "Getting Off: A Woman's Guide to Masturbation," Jayme Waxman does talk and provides insights and facts about mastering, um, masturbation.

$pread Sexxxy Clothing Swap

Chris — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:00:29 -0700

Start saving your work clothes now! On Sunday November 11th, we'll be launching the new issue back in NYC with a clothing swap for adult entertainers of all genders: strippers, pro-dommes, hookers, models, peepshow girls, and anyone else who wears sexy clothes to work.

Bring along the outfits you're bored of and trade them for even sexier ones to get a fresh new money-making look for winter! Each item of clothing you bring gets a dollar off the entry price, so if you bring 10 items or more, you get in for free.

* Sunday November 11, 2007
* Madame X, 94 W. Houston St., between La Guardia Place and Thompson St.
* 7:30 - 10pm
* $10 (a dollar off the entry price for each item of clothing you bring)

See you on the 11th!

For more info about either of these events, see our website, spreadmagazine.org, or email us at info@spreadmagazine.org.

$pread Magazine Toronto Launch Party and Cabaret

Chris — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:50:42 -0700

People of Color Forum: Moderated by Lady Sabrina and Sir Guy

Chris — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:35:46 -0700

When you see images of BDSM and Fetish, do you ask yourself, "Where are the 'people of color'?" When you go to your favorite dungeon, do you see a cross section of the community, or is it mostly a "whites only" affair? Is it because Blacks, Latinos, Asians and other 'people of color' aren't kinky, or is there some other reason? Join Lady Sabrina and Sir Guy as they moderate a forum on 'people of color' in the Scene.

$4 Members; $8 Non-Members

Southwest Leather Conference

Chris — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 07:56:34 -0700

Southwest Leather Conference
"The Quest: Journey Into the Elemental"
January 11-13, 2008 in Phoenix, AZ
www.southwestleather.org

ABOUT SWLC
Now in its sixth year, Southwest Leather Conference has become known as "The Leather Family Gathering of Heart and Spirit." Gathering over 600 Leatherfolk and BDSM Lifestylers from all over North America, SWLC offers a deep, meaningful and creative experience of Leather and BDSM through the exploration of the interpersonal and spiritual dynamics of Leather & BDSM Relationships and SM Practices. SWLC also provides a vehicle for regional leather clubs, organizations, leather families and individuals to gather and celebrate the tribe of which we are all a part.

THIS YEAR'S THEME: THE QUEST

Ideas for events

Elizabeth — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 06:37:19 -0700

Do you have ideas for events that Sex in the Public Square might put on? Readings? Film screenings? Discussions? Let us know! And if you're an organization that would like to cosponsor an event, drop us a note using the contact form and let us know that, too.

15th Annual NYC Dyke March (New York)

Chris — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:26:11 -0700

The 15th annual NYC Dyke March
June 23rd, 2007, 5pm sharp
Step off at 42nd street and 6th avenue at Bryant Park

Bring noisemakers, signs, and every damn rebel-rousing lesbian you know. Let's get 15,000 of us out on the street this year and show everyone us dykes are still totally fierce.

For more information, drop us a line:
the dyke march hotline @212-479-8520
or visit us @ www.nycdykemarch.org
www.myspace.com/nycdykemarch

Rough Play Workshop with Selina Raven (Berkeley, CA)

Chris — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 23:42:32 -0700

Rough Play
Good Vibrations- Berkeley
Monday, June 11, 8-10 pm
$25

Have you ever wanted to get a bit rough, but weren’t sure how to do it? Have you had fantasies and desires, but weren’t sure how to make sure that you and your partner is having fun and is cared for? Dominatrix and experienced bad girl Selina Raven will help you discover and play out your wildest sexual fantasies. The class will include tips about negotiating the use of colorful language during sex play, anatomical basics, the utilization of wrestling holds and percussive play, and, of course, aftercare. This class will be oriented for tops, but is full of info that everyone will find useful.

Erotica for Pride

Chris — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 23:37:14 -0700

Good Vibrations presents Erotica for Pride!
With Diana Cage, Cecilia Tan, Sacchi Green, and Rakelle Valencia

When: Friday, June 8, 2007
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm (Mingle at 6:00, Readings at 6:30)
Where: Good Vibrations Brookline Store
308-A Harvard Street (enter from rear parking lot)
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 264-4400

Free! But the store will be open if you want to shop.

About the readers:

Diana Cage is the author of Girl Meets Girl, Box Lunch, Threeways, and The On Our Backs Guide to Lesbian Sex. She lives in NewYork, where she hosts the Diana Cage show on Sirius OutQ. See www.dianacage.com.