CSPC Winter Vendor Fair is Saturday, December 3rd

It is time for the CSPC Winter Vendor Fair and I will be there to share with LBTQ members the upcoming LBTQ Health Screening at the Wildrose on December 10th.  The vendor fair is a fabulous, fun and sexy opportunity to check out all kinds of wares.  Stop by, say hi and shop, shop, shop!  Ms T.

It's the CSPC Winter Vendor Fair!!

Saturday, December 03 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM

CSPC Everywhere, enter main space doors

Open to all 18+$5 suggested donation 

Let's get ready!! Time to SHOP!! It's the CSPC Winter Vendor Fair!!

Lot's of pretty things..ready to go under the Christmas tree!

Many Vendors to choose from including...

• Axovus
• Kinky Medical
• Painful Pleasure
• WIAN Studios
• Renaissance Rope
• Pure Romance
• Mommy Ogre
• ConZept DeZigns
• Twisted Toys
• Moonsong Chainmail
• Boss Bondage
• Play PiercingKits
• Hammerfell Armoury
• Black Hanky Enterprise
• Doghouse Leathers
• Firstlight Photography
• Wild at Heart
• Trease's Trees & Treasures
• Tormented Artifacts
• Conzept Dezigns
• FrogSpank Leatherworks
• Accessorize_Naturally

Saturday's Blood, Sweat and Queers Party Workshop is a win-win

I appreciate Allena from the Center for Sex Positive Culture for many things and one of which is her weekly "News from the Director" newsletter that shares the many events and happenings at the Center and of interest to the sex positive community.  While I do not highlight ALL the events in the GayZette, you will find many of them on the Seattle Announcements Calendar or of course, on their website calendar.  There are so many educational opportunities available and I am all about expanding the er...ah hem, mind ;~).

This Saturday at one of my favorite parties and will feature a workshop on how to seduce your top.  I hope that it is WELL ATTENDED - lol.  I would like to see the love shared in this area.

Blood, Sweat and Queers

The first Saturday of every month features a different theme, workshop or demo.  This month, our workshop is led by the ever-delightful Arli who is coming from Vancouver BC.  

Seducing Your Top - during BS&Q this Saturday 8:30-10:00PM in the Library. 

All are welcome and the workshop is free with your BS&Q admission. 

Arli's workshop description:
    I know how hard tops work to create a scene, a mood, an experience. They dress to impress, they work hard to learn new skills. They listen closely to the things that scare me and excite me. They seduce me; I’d like to return the favour. I want to seduce them. I want them to know how hot I am for them, how appreciative I am of their skill. It doesn’t matter if it is an ongoing relationship or a one night stand, seduce them. Why should they always be the ones to plan the date? Offer up something that you know they want from you. Trust me it will be worth it.

Arli's bio:
     Arli is a polyamorous femme who has been kinky since getting her first spanking from the neighbour girl at age 5. In her home town of Vancouver, BC Arli has been organizing and hosting kinky events for more than 20 years. She has been presenting on a number of topics on and off over the last 15 years. She is usually seen traveling up and down the west coast with at least one other member of the Vancouver Away Team, a rogue group of queers intent upon creating Joyful Mayhem wherever they go.

Come and join us for the hottest Queer kink debauchery in Seattle! We offer a safe and fun place to play, sex it up, meet new people, and have an overall great time! 
 
Join us Saturday, November 5th at the CSPC for Blood, Sweat & Queers, the hottest GLBTQ kink party in Seattle! We offer a safe and fun place to play, sex it up, meet new people and have an overall great time.

A play party for queers of all stripes
First Saturdays of each month
8:00 PM to 2:00 AM
In the annex
18+.
$20, non-members are welcome

If you identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Pansexual, Questioning, Asexual, Homo/Heteroflexible, Gender Fluid, Gender Queer and/or just Gender Fucked, come and join us, party and have fun! 
Questions? bsq@sexpositiveculture.org

The Piercing Bible Author Elayne Angel in Seattle

If you have been considering getting a piercing you have the opportunity to be pierced by Master Piercer Elayne Angel through Sunday October 30th in Seattle.  I was so impressed with the information provided on Elayne Angel's website on piercing!  I am a fan of education and of providing excellent information on about any ole topic and Elayne does it in a variety of ways.  Most important to me was that she provides pictures so you can see a well placed piercing vs a botched piercing. 

I appreciated that you could read about piercing, look at pictures, see free videos, purchase piercing video clips (love a woman that can market herself!) and she explains how you can determine in the privacy of your home what kind of piercing may be right for your own body.  She specifically addresses ftm piercings in a sensitive and knowledgeable manner.  An added bonus was a responsible post about teenagers and piercing.  I am definitely a fan and look forward to hearing her during the Q&A at the Sexing the Transman Documentary event on Monday, Halloween!

Schedule your Piercings by Elayne Angel

October 27-30, 2011

Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor

5307 Roosevelt Way NE

Seattle, WA 98105

Studio phone: 206.729.0200

From Noon-8:00pm

To book an appointment, use the contact page on her website or email her at: elayneangel@piercingbible.com.

Please tell her the date and approximate time of day you'd like to come in so that she can get you penciled in for a slot right away. Note that she is also taking appointments for piercing visits to other cities, so please clarify the location and preferred date.

 Thanks to Allena from CSPC for the tip off that Elayne was in town.

Special screening of Sexing the Transman XXX on Halloween

Join me on Halloween at CSPC for Buck Angel’s new film, Sexing the Transman XXX.  When I first saw this event in lovely Allena's News from the Director I did a little internet research on Buck and his wife, Elayne Angel  (see other post on Elayne) and was impressed with their candid information and sensitivity on trans issues.  I am looking forward to this event!  Ms T.

October 31, 2011
Main Space
Door Opens at 7:00pm, film starts at 8pm
$5 - $15 sliding scale
This is an FSPC event, CSPC discounts do not apply

 Buck Angel’s new film, Sexing the Transman XXX will have a special screening night at The Center and Foundation for Sex Positive Culture in Seattle on October 31, 2011 from 8-10pm. Buck’s wife, Elayne Angel, will be the host for the evening and will be available for a Q & A after the screening. Buck Angel will be in Copenhagen at the MIX LGBT festival screening a mainstream version of the same documentary.

The film, Sexing the Transman XXX, is an intimate audio-visual tour of FTM sexuality, including interviews and graphic video of a variety of transmen. It was conceived, filmed, and directed by Buck Angel, educator, advocate, and iconic figure in redefining gender, sexual fluidity, and individual expression of identity.
Buck Angel made history rising to prominence as a female-to-male transgender adult film star, and he has used his struggles and successes as a platform to help empower people of all types and encourage self-love and acceptance. This film is one way that he is educating about the unique perspectives of transmen and working toward greater understanding in the realms of gender and human sexuality.
For more information and to view a trailer of the film visit sexingthetransman.com

To learn more about Buck Angel visit buckangel.com

Thanks to the lovely Allena's News from the Director CSPC for this information.

Blood, Sweat & Queers Party is tonight October 1st

Blood, Sweat & Queers

Sat, October 1, 8pm –  2am

 In the Annex

$20, non-members are welcome

Blood, Sweat and Queers is a play party for queers of all stripes

If you identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Pansexual, Questioning, Asexual, Homo/Heteroflexible, Gender Fluid, Gender Queer and/or just Gender Fucked, come and join us, party and have fun!  Play starts at 8 PM and goes until 2 AM.   Every month features a different theme, workshop or demo.  Check the Blood, Sweat and Queers FetLife group (http://fetlife.com/groups/8907) to know what to expect. 
The party is open to Queers 18+ CSPC members and non-members alike.  Admission is $20 at the door.  CSPC members get a $5 discount if they arrive before 9 PM.    Come and join us for the hottest Queer kink debauchery in Seattle! We offer a safe and fun place to play, sex it up, meet new people, and have an overall great time! 
Questions? bsq@sexpositiveculture.org

Jennifer from Libido Events to teach fabulous classes this weekend

When I read 'How Not To Be The Creepy Guy...', a workshop coming to Seattle this weekend, I thought--I know a few people I have met that I would like to send to the class!  Leave it to Jennifer from Libido Events located in Vancouver, BC to teach fun, educational and inspiring classes on real topics that we humans face.  I know that you have read before from me how fortunate we are to have so many choices in our area for all kinds of self exploration and education and this counts up on the list for smart creativity.  This weekend Jennifer will teach 3 classes for women, men, couples and bi-sexual women which you can check out below and of course on the Seattle Announcements Calender.  Enjoy - Ms. T.

Bi Women for Women Party

Hosted by Jennifer of Libido Events

Mark Your Calendars - Jennifer is BACK !!!!

Bi Women for Women Party 

A Sexy Play Party

FRIDAY April 29
9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
CSPC Member's Only $20

Imagine your best all woman fantasy, now consider this an invitation to make it happen --without any men present. When you arrive at the venue you will step inside a place where the cares and the stresses of the day are left at the door. The lighting is soft, the colors are soft, the carpets and furniture are all soft. (The women are soft too).

The best part about a BI WOMEN For Women party is that it's a sexy, fun, carefree evening where almost anything and everything goes; a place to explore your voyeuristic or exhibitionist side (or both). If you're just at the beginning of your adventurous journey, it's a great place to dip a toe into the water and decide if you want to dive in deep or wade gently into the shallows. You can be naked as the day you were born, decked out in lace, satin or silk, wrapped in leather, shiny and sparkly in glitter, or festooned in feathers. Choose something that makes you feel provocative and desirable, because by the end of the evening it will be pulsing through you. Beauty. Softness. Laughter. Joy.

No two women are the same and no two BI WOMEN parties are the same.  There will surely be massage oil at some point, and the racy games ensure everyone not with a plan hatched has something to do that will appeal.   You'll find play stations set up for sex, cuddling, spanking, putting on a show, group play and more.   Plus you will find volunteers running booths where you may sign up for and experience a couple of unique pleasuring opportunities.  Oh my.

A BI WOMEN party is a feast for all the senses. Delicious snacks, fragrant candles and massage oils, giggles and whimpers, touches as bountiful as you might desire or none at all if you're merely a contented voyeur, and pretty girls of all ages, shapes and colors everywhere.  Bring your toys all your lovely play toys and your sexy desires.  It would be appreciated if you brought along a home made / baked item or store bought something to share at the snacks table, so there will be plenty for us to nibble on.

Come see which other women are looking to play, to hook up and to be seen.  It's like a secret sorority with no particular pledge and no particular uniform. The only expectation is that you leave your inhibitions at the door and venture boldly where no man has gone before. It's a girl thing. Try it. You'll like it.

Female ID only
Bi Sexual  & Bi Curious Women
We respectfully ask that this party have only lite BDSM play.

Saturday, April 30th

Toys for Boys Workshop

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Open to men, women and couples

Many people assume that sex toys are only to be used on women -- happily this is no longer the case. These days there are a wide variety of products available to tease, please and make male pleasure so much more fun to achieve for the novice to the more experienced lover.

For a great number of men using a toy as an enhancement is not a thought they have previously entertained. Though by the end of this informative class, you will have discovered a few new products that you must acquire.

We will cover solo toys, toys to use with a partner and toys that are enhancers. Come learn about what creams, potions, powders, lubricants, rings, masturbators, plugs, hand held devices and other accouterments can do for your sex life.

You'll be blown away with heightened orgasms and sheer delight at the end result from using many of these products.

 How to Look & Feel Sexy

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
 Open to men, women and couples

Feeling and looking sexy doesn't come naturally for everyone. You too can learn how to turn on the sex energy and let yourself shine.

Good looks are sexy, but the confidence and attitude that you'll find for yourself after attending this class will make you even more attractive and desirable. We'll cover confidence building, inner and outer beauty, body language, pillow talk, seduction tips, and creating a sumptuous welcoming lair.

*this class is appropriate for all ages and for anyone who may feel less than enthusiastic about themselves yet still desires to be seen as sexy.

How Not To Be The Creepy Guy Workshop

4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
 MEN ONLY

At every party I attend or host there is inevitably a very nice man who comes off to at least a few different people, as the lonely creepy fellow to stay away from.

There are certainly ways to draw people in and there are even more ways to send them running.

In this class we will cover the top things that men do however subconsciously that turn women off and ensure you do not get the attention you are seeking.

Mens awkward advances and posturing can be the very reason that they never get any further with the ladies.

This class will support men in social scenarios but more importantly it will give positive feedback on how to handle yourself in sex play space.

*this class is appropriate for the man who is new in sex culture or who may have been around awhile and yet still not enjoyed success.

Thanks to CSPC and Libido Events for these announcements.

Bang for the Buck 2011 March 12th, Saturday 6pm - 2am

It is the time for the enticing and exciting Bang for the Buck that is not only a great fundraiser but a fabulously fun event for women to learn to strip, play and donate money to a great cause.  We thank the lovely Midori and the ever so sexy Lydia for making this event possible.  Ms. T.

Bang for the Buck

Benefiting AIDS LifeCycle

Saturday, March 12 at 6:00pm - March 13 at 2:00am

Center for Sex Positive Culture
1602 15th Ave. West
Seattle, WA

      Women Stripping for Women
Wanted: Fabulous Women, Hot Butches, Bois, Grrls & Sexy Sirens
Who will take it off for a good cause!

6-7 - Free Strip lesson for butches and fems
7:30-10 - Strip-O-Rama
10-2 - Shag & Play Party

Auntie Midori's Meat Market
Put yourself on the Market and Find a Hottie

Naughty Prizes & Sexy Raffle Items

Bang Bucks available now:
http://bang4thebuck.org/parties.php

VIP ADVANCED TICKETS HAVE SOLD OUT, but Big Bang All Night Tickets will be available at the door.

BANG BUCKS:
Turn your dancer tipping and raffle tickets into tax deductions! You've got 2 ways.

1. Before the party, donate directly to AIDS LifeCycle fundraising page by Midori & Kelly. www.ToFightHIV.org/goto/Midori and include the words 'BANG BUCKS' in the message. Your Bang Bucks will be waiting for you at the party with the Bank of Bang. Your wholesome and entirely non-suggestively titled tax deduction receipt will be mailed to you from AIDS LifeCycle.
2. Buy Bang Bucks at the party. Buy $50 bundles of Bang Bucks at the Bank of Bang, donated directly into AIDS LifeCycle and score your tax deduction, good karma and tipping money.

VIP Advanced Tickets: SOLD OUT
Big Bang all night: $25 (available at door while supplies last)

18+ (proof of age required)
Open to all women

Major Sponsors: The Pleasure Chest, Stockroom, Center for Sex Positive Culture, Babeland, TwistedMonk, Rope Bondage Dojo

Blood, Sweat and Queers at CSPC Saturday, February 5th

CSPC is starting the year off with new parties to entertain the community.  I am impressed that CSPC continues to find inspiration and develop parties for us to get our kink on.  I would take a peek at all the new things they have to offer if you have not visited for a bit as it continues to evolve on a regular basis.  Ms T.

Blood, Sweat & Queers - February 

'One more reason to love being queer and kinky!'

 Saturday, February 05, 2011
    08:00 PM to 02:00 AM
   Center for Sex Positive Culture (CSPC) Annex
    $20 at the door; CSPC members get a $5 discount if they arrive before 9 PM.
  No dress code.

If you identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Pansexual, Questioning, Asexual, Homo/Heteroflexible, Gender Fluid, Gender Queer and/or just Gender Fucked, come and join us, party and have fun!

Since this is our first party on the new monthly schedule (yay!), we'd like to kick things off without a theme, demo or anything else to detract from a hot, sexy time. Just bring your kinky self (and maybe a friend), play hard, sex it up, meet new people and have a great time!

The party is open to Queers 18+ CSPC members and non-members alike.  Admission is $20 at the door.  CSPC members get a $5 discount if they arrive before 9 PM.

See the CSPC event listing for details.

The Wets Spots are at CSPC - Sunday June 20th

On Sunday the Wet Spots are preforming and they are such a hoot you might want to wear your Depends.  Treat yourself and enjoy this event with a loved one.  Thanks to the ever lovely Allena for this event and of course, all the other delightful things she does for our community. 

The Wet Spots   
Sunday, June 20, 2010
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Center for Sex Positive Culture
1602 15th Ave W
  
'The aim of our show is to entertain people with the notion that
sexual expression is healthy and beautiful... and funny.' - Cass King

Picture a husband and wife team from the golden age of comedy. Now picture them singing sweetly about threesomes and taking it in the ass. Internationally acclaimed cabaret duo The Wet Spots (Cass King and John Woods) write the most elegant songs about sex that you will ever hear.

The Wet Spots' award-winning new show SHINE: A Burlesque Musical is co-produced by the Seattle Erotic Art Festival, and makes its American debut at the Theater Off Jackson July 8-18.

Join the Wet Spots at the More and then stay for the rest of the party!

More information
http://www.sexpositiveculture.org/events/zevent.2008-09-20.6839115341/zsubevent.2010-05-27.1564470144

$20 at the door
Buy early and save a buck

For tickets
https://cspc.ticketleap.com/buy-tickets/music/the-wetspots/seattle/E70F1EA9-F605-4B43-AFAE-B402C47E656

Spring Vendor Fair at CSPC on April 3rd

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Founder of the National Coalition of Sexual Freedom, Susan Wright, and activist Judy Guerin! March 28

Susan Wright, the founder of the National Coalition of Sexual Freedom with activist Judy Guerin will be leading 2 very interesting workshops this weekend at CSPC.  Check them out and see if you can fit this in your schedule as these are not your run of the mill workshops.  I know this is a busy weekend!  Ms T

Media Strategies and Tactics AND Consent Counts
Sunday, March 28

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Annex

Don't miss these two exciting discussions/workshops with the founder of the National Coalition of Sexual Freedom, Susan Wright, and activist Judy Guerin!

Media Strategies and Tactics: Winning the Culture War (3-4 p.m.)

The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) has developed winning strategies for dealing with media persecution. Concepts such as privacy rights for consenting adults, minority rights, and adult sex education are now being used to transform the media coverage of alternative sex. It's not just sensationalism anymore.

Susan Wright will take you through the most notorious media incidents over the past decade dealing with BDSM, swinging and polyamory - from Jack McGeorge's outing in the Washington Post over his involvement with the UN Weapons Inspection team in Iraq, to the recent attacks against Folsom Street Fair and Winter Wickedness by religious political extremists.

Tactics will be discussed - what worked, what didn't and how the incident was dealt with on an ongoing basis as developments happened. You'll also get interview tips and soundbites, and will learn about hot button topics and how to develop a media plan of your own.
Don't miss this exciting discussion with Susan Wright!

Consent Counts: Our communities' major sexual freedom initiative -- what you should know and how you can help (4-5 p.m.).

A discussion of, and call to action for, the nationwide Consent Counts initiative (led by the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom) to decriminalize consensual BDSM. This discussion will include the breadth of criminal law problems we need to address, major issues that need analysis - such as defining what "consent" means in the various contexts of BDSM - and the evolving strategic plans for the initiative. Particular attention will be devoted to what you, as a BDSM/leather/fetish person, can do to help in this important cause.
Brought to you by Judy Guerin and Susan Wright.


RSVP requested at workshopRSVP@sexpositiveculture.org.


On Seattle Announcements Calendar.

Author and sex educator Tristan Taormino in town - March 27th - 28th

Tristan Taormino is a well known sex educator and author who will be teaching classes at CSPC that cover a range of topics on how anal play can be incorporated into other kink activities followed by a class the next day at Babeland on how open relationships can work.  Tristan is known for making delicate topics as approachable as making a grocery list.  These classes are sure to be popular so sign up early.  All information is on the Seattle Announcements Calendar.  Ms T.

BDSM and Anal Play with author and sex educator Tristan Taormino $25

Saturday, March 27

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Main Space at CSPC

Writer and sex educator Tristan Taormino, author of The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women and The Anal Sex Position Guide, explores the intersection between kink and butt play, in this unique workshop.

The class explores many different ways to combine BDSM play with anal pleasure, including incorporating anal sex into psychological play and mindfuck scenes; maintaining the D/s dynamic during an anal scene; extended butt plug wearing; rough anal play; consensual forced anal penetration; an introduction to enema play... plus an extensive Q&A session when you can ask Tristan anything!

Learn more about this event here.

Please RSVP at workshopRSVP@sexpositiveculture.org.

Tristan Taormino is an award-winning author, editor, sex educator, event producer, and feminist pornographer. She is the author of six books including *Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships*, *The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women*, *The Anal Sex Position Guide* and *The Big Book of Sex Toys*. She runs her own porn production company, Smart Ass Productions, and helms the sex ed video line Vivid-Ed for Vivid Entertainment. She teaches sex, relationship, and kink workshops at colleges and universities, sex and leather conferences, and other places around the world. She is one of the founders and producers of Dark Odyssey, a multi-gender, multi-sexual, sex-positive event. She, her boy Colten, and their three dogs live in the country in Upstate New York. Her official websites are puckerup.com and openingup.net.

Making Open Relationships Work with Tristan Taormino

Sunday, March 28, 07:30PM, $35

Babeland

On Seattle Announcements Calendar.

Do open relationships really work? How do people create nontraditional partnerships that are loving and lasting? Tristan Taormino, relationship expert and author of Opening Up, shares some of the key principles that can help your open relationship(s) succeed. Tristan will offer tips on communication, negotiation, and boundary setting, as well as how to cope with change. Whether you're a newcomer or veteran to the world beyond monogamy, come discover strategies to help you nurture and grow your open relationship(s).
Contact Store for More Information

CSPC is back in biz, SEAF and ART

It is good news for CSPC as they have secured insurance after much hard work.  If you can show your support by attending a party this week, they are back to their normal schedule.  It is times like these that we realize how fortunate we are in Seattle to have such an unique place to play, attend workshops and make and visit with friends.  Keep up the good work!

There's still one week to submit your work to SEAF.   Call for Literary Art closes on Monday, March 15 (12 a.m. PT).

Visit www.SEAFArtist.com for details on how to participate in this destination event.

Other deadlines:
April 4 - Festival Store submissions
April 4 - Short Erotic Film submissions
Thanks to SEAF for the updates.

This Thursday is Blitz, the art walk held on the second Thursday of every month on Capitol Hill from 5:00-8:00pm.   On Friday at Dunshee House they have GaYme nights and want to have women attend...check it out on the Seattle Announcements Calendar.

Remember this weekend is Daylight Savings Time!

That's it for now.

Update on insurance issue for CSPC

I wanted to pass on the latest information on the news over at CSPC.  This has created much stress for those directly involved but also provides that sense of community pulling together.  We wish for a quick and painless resolve!  Much love from the GayZette to all those that devote their time and energy at CSPC, especially Allena who knows I send warm hugs and wet kisses with this post.  Ms T

Good Afternoon

I want to update all of you on where we stand right now with the whole insurance issue.  We have not procured insurances as of right now (2:30 March 3) however we do have a couple very promising leads and it looks a lot brighter than it did a few days ago.  I'm certain that we'll be able to obtain insurance it's just a matter of when and how much it will cost.

We have still suspended operations at the Center until further notice and are keeping our fingers crossed that we'll have coverage by tomorrow so we can be open for Grind.  That said, it still may take a day or two to get coverage even after we've found an underwriter.

We have moved our Hump discussion that I'm leading (Flirting tonight at 7:00PM)to the Little Red Studio.  They have generously offered their space.  Enter at the Little Red Bistro, 400 Dexter Ave N.  Please plan on buying dinner or at least a beverage or snack while you're there.

Max (of Max's Bondage Workshops) is pursuing several alternative spaces just in case we're not open by this weekend.  I'll be sending out a newsletter tomorrow to update you on  the location.

Sash Bash has found another location.  Please check with them on where it is being moved to.  nwsashbash2010@gmail.com

Finally, I want to thank all of you who have written me, posted to Fetlife or CenterSpace or talked to me personally for all your support and caring.  So many wrote that at this time I do not have the bandwidth to answer each of you.  Just know that your suggestions and leads are appreciated.

Thanks again for all of your caring.  We are working hard and as fast was we can to rectify this situation.

Allena

Women's Party discussion gets the party started at 7pm Friday

The Women's Community Party welcomes all women, transmen, gender queer and intersexed folks. We supply food, music and play space. People make the party, so please come ready to play, talk and have fun.
 

February features forum, led by BoiDi....to discuss our party, how we describe it and what we call it.

If you can't make it, and you would like your comments included, please e-mail and indicate if we are free to list your name with your comments.
 

Friday February 5th, 7PM-9PM/ID/18+/$20 ($15 for members arriving between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM) Suggested donation includes party afterwards/CSPC.

1st Friday Women’s Event Discussion and Education, different discussion planned each month. 

Updated Seattle Announcements Calendar.

Speaker Mollena Williams on BDSM and issues facing minorities who play

Mollena Williams will be speaking on 'Being a person of color in the BDSM community' which will be 'a class for everyone, covering some of the issues faced by minorities in our community.  It will be Saturday, January 16th at CSPC in the annex.  Looks like a not to miss event.

When:          1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Where:        In the CSPC annex

Who:            18+.

Cost:            $20

Presenter:   Mollena Williams

Description:

While some kinksters embrace their Leather lifestyle with ease and nary a look back, others of us face difficult paths towards the leather lifestyle that are fraught with many pitfalls. One's religious, cultural and racial heritage can add myriad layers and nuances to the process. Though some may view the Leather Community as a utopian, egalitarian enclave, it actually is a microcosm, full of all of the twists, turns, fears and hopes that haunt and inspire the rest of the world.

In this class, we will discuss some of the issues facing minorities as their numbers grow within the public BDSM community. Stereotyping? Racism? Classism? 'Not in our Community!' you say? Think again. The instructor will share her own experiences in coming to terms with being a black female with submissive and slave tendencies, and still reconciling those feelings with feelings of isolation, guilt, desire, loss and an intense need to be true to her path.

EVERYONE is encouraged to attend; share your experiences or learn about the experiences of others in an open, accepting environment.

About the educator, Mollena Williams

Mollena is proud to have been awarded the title of Ms. SF Leather 2009!  She looks forward to serving the San Francisco Leather Community to the best of her ability, and to bringing honor to the amazing leather lifestyle.

 Mollena has over 12 years of experience in the BDSM and Alternative Community.   She's blessed enough to occasionally travel nationally, teaching Leather Lifestyle classes.  Mollena has taught classes on Leather Lifestyle issues on many subjects and the list is always evolving ~ check out her BDSM Class Listings page.  She has conducted classes (by invitation) to BDSM and Leather Groups in Michigan, Oregon, Washington DC, Missouri, Illinois, New Jersey, Arizona, California, Wisconsin, and Florida.

Track where she's been and where she's heading on the Twisted Teachings Page, and keep your eyes peeled for a dungeon near you! Contact Mollena if you want to discuss the possibility of having her present for your group, organization, or whomever.

In addition, Mollena has had her work published by the Society of Janus Newsletter, The Eulenspiegel Society's magazine, Prometheus, as well as the online magazine at ALT.COM and Bondage.com. She was interviewed for The Bottoming Book, ColorLines Magazine, and the award winning documentary 'Vice & Consent'.  She also got all tied up in the instructional video,'Jay Wiseman Teaches Rope Bondage'.  She's been interviewed by Sharon Glassman for The Huffington Post and by Angela Plaid for Racialicious. Her blog, The Perverted Negress, has been a featured blog on Fleshbot (not once but TWICE!) as well as the pick of the week for The Sugasm. And boy howdy, the venerated Jane's Guide thinks The Perverted Negress' Blog  is pretty rad!

She is pleased that her essay entitled 'BDSM and Race Play' will be appearing in the upcoming 'Best Sex Writing 2010' ~ check it out!

Beyond teaching and writing, Mollena has appeared on or moderated panel discussions on various topics including 'Issues of People of Color in the Leather Community', 'Negotiation', and 'Submissive Women's Issues.'

Mollena has studied the fields of interpersonal communications and conflict moderation extensively. She proudly bears the scars from being featured as 'Stunt Sub' for countless BDSM workshops and demonstrations, and has worked with many acclaimed teachers and educators, including Celeste Devenaux, Teramis, Mistress Heart, Cleo Dubois, Fakir Musafar, Midori, Evil Mommy Tina, David El, Janet Hardy, Domina 'The Frugal Domme', Graydancer and Jay Wiseman.
From the CSPC Website and on the Seattle Announcements Calendar

New Years Eve 2010 - Seattle Area Party Events

Another year has passed and you will find parties in this email listed in this order: possible drop ins occurring in the general Capital Hill area you may want to know about followed by specific parties geared for us segueing into sexy more erotic events finishing the list and the evening.  Please note the last email you received from me was regarding the WildRose's 25th Anniversary Party that is occurring tonight (open it, hint hint).  There are 2 other email posts that each are explained if you open them.  All three email posts make up your New Year's Eve selections!


I am sure that I have missed something so please send me an email and I will add it.  I have many items lined up to send you that I hope will inform, excite and entice you my adored readers!  I must sleep at least a little to prepare for tonight.  Ms T




Here is a list of parties you may want to drop in on that may not all be women specific but are use  to seeing us folk.

• BottleNeck Lounge No Cover all night and $6 Champayne.
  
• Cuff Complex-DJ Kimberly S/Black & Blue Party. 10pm-2am, $10.
• Decade-Do-Over/Reboot the Millenium at the New Years Sing-a-Long!
  Let's go back in time and pretend the decade of FAIL never happened. Forget terrorism, war, economic doom and the worst president.  We are going to party with the your favorite music of the 90's then party like it's 1999 with all Prince at the stroke of Midnight.  Seattle cancelled it's Millenium celebration so now it's time to do it right!   Get your new decade started on the right foot.  Let's make the next 10 years the Best Ever!  We'll have a special New Years menu and a confetti cannon for the occasion...Central Cinema 1411 21st Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, 206-328-3230.  Tickets $12
  

• Neighbours til 4am $10/New Year's "2010" Dawn of a New Decade! Performance by Haffi Haff and hosts Gaysha Starr, Lily Armani, Jada and Anita Body. DJs Randy Schlager & Trent Von. The benefits of Neighbours is that they often do afterhours from 2am - 4am.  Rumor has it they may open it up to the 18+ crowd.

• Oddfellows Hall/As the World Falls Down FundRaiser for Lifelong AIDS Alliance/8pm-2am, was $125 now tickets are available for $99. A Labyrinth Masquerade Ball of performance and art with a full open bar serving the once barred absinthe, champagne, regular booze and beer that you can drink and hopefully enough food to avoid getting too smashed.  This sounds like a fabulous party and I hope they raise a bundle.  It will be quite the dress up affair and would be fun just to watch the attendees arrive I bet.
• Swank in Kent: New Year's Party with DJ Ricki Leigh 9pm, No cover and actually can be a fun bar.
• Twisted in Everett: New Year's Eve/Midnight Champagne Toast $10 cover.
• HotFlash is having a NYE party in Portland.  It has been heavily marketed but if you need information, shoot me an email and I will help you out.
  

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The WildRose is having a big New Years Eve Bash the very next day after their 25th anniversary party. Think of it as a mini Winter Pride! There will be 3 outdoor bars, stage for all our performers and DJs with plenty of room to dance it out.
    OUR HOURS FOR BOTH DAYS ARE 6pm-1am
    COVER is ONLY $5 EACH NIGHT.

    New Years Eve Line up:
    DJ Jodi Bon Jodi
    LadyJane DJ
    DJ JOY
    DJ LA KENDALL

    MC Adra Boo

    We really hope you all are able to come out & celebrate both days or even just one day with us.      

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Join us at the Re-bar on Thursday, December 31st for our Queer New Year's Eve Blowout Party! Ring in 2010 with the hottest queer girls and guys while our resident DJ Amateur Youth & Special Guest DJ Judical fill the dance floor with ass-shaking party tunes to keep you going all night long.

Doors will open at 10pm. 21 and over.

Buy Advanced Tickets and use our VIP ticket holders entry line!
Cover is $8 Advance/$10 at the Door.

Cherry takes place at Re-bar 1114 Howell Street - corner of Boren and Howell - Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 233-9873.

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The Seattle Black Pride event begins at 9 p.m. at the Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. The red carpet event includes live music by Felicia Loud and band, as well as hip-hop DJs. Tickets: $10, www.brownpapertickets.com. Information: 206-324-1520, seattleblackpride.org.

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Century BallRoom will have Seattle's best DJs will bring you a mix of salsa, swing and other dance favorites to keep you dancing all night long!  Featuring a special appearance by Cherdonna Shinatra and Lou Henry Hoover of The Cherdonna & Lou Show.

West Hall:  OutDancing on NYE (a special edition of our regular gay night)

Dinner, OutDancing & Romancing $85

OutDancing & Romancing $20

All packages include a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.  In addition, the Century Ballroom will have free coat check.  The dancing continues until 1:30am.

This is a dance-focused event.  Seating is limited:  first come, first serve.

Formal attire please - no jeans allowed.  21+

For further information, please email us or call us at 206 324-7263.

Dinners are currently sold out but you can call to be put on the wait list.

For those not wishing to dance, we'll also have a special menu served in The Tin Table with seatings at 6:00 and 9:00.

http://www.centuryballroom.com/

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Here is a great opportunity to ring in the new year with the fabulous Tamara!

The Cocktet and Tamara the Trapeze Lady are featured at a party beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the Columbia City Theater. The evening of live music, dancing and naughty burlesque also features The Commander, Babette La Fav, MC Adam Hunter and DJ D+. Tickets: $20, brownpapertickets.com,or $25 at the door. Information: 206-605-9920.

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New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball! with Little Red Studio
Thursday, December 31st @ 9PM

We'll have opening performances scheduled shortly after 9PM and special tableau performances throughout the evening for your enjoyment!

Formal attire and masks are requested
(We will have a limited number of masks for those who arrive without their own)

Dancing to DJ Michelle Love all night long

Great Complimentary Food catered by the Little Red Bistro and our preferred caterers FoodZ and Tony's Catering.  Special Drinks!

Fireworks right across the street at the Space Needle and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight

Cost:  $50 per person https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/91801

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New Year's Eve at the Sharma Center

Thursday, December 31 2009 -  8:30pm
To Friday, January 01 2010 - 2:00am

December 31st  Door opens at 8:30pm 

(Check membership requirements below)

Swing in the New Year under the Needle

Dress up and join us downtown to welcome in 2010 in style!  Prance and Play till New Year's Day and you won't even have to leave the dance floor to view the fabulous fireworks as they erupt from the Space Needle.  We’ll have a Dancing, a Toast at Midnight, party favors and a spectacular appetizer spread. Join us in ringing in a New Year and swing the night away.

Cost: $50 per couple ($40 per couple for members)
RSVP at rsvp@sharmacenter.org orcall 206-898-5876 with any questions.

*Membership is not required the first time you attend an event at the Sharma Center. On your second visit to the center for a member’s event, you will need join the Sharma Center or attend as the guest of a Sharma Center member. One your third visit to the Sharma center for a member’s event you will need to become members.

Membership is for I year.
Cost is $25 for couples or $15 for single
Membership supports our center and you get discounts to various events and classes.

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And I have saved the BEST for last.  Allena does know how to throw a party and she is one class act!  She continues to create fabulous parties, events and utilizes the talents in our community.  Brava, brava!

A Decade of Decadent inDulgence

(Ten Years of Tantalizing Torture)

Dinner, Entertainment, Dance, Raffles, Auctions, BDSM, Sex, 

and More to celebrate the New Year!

This is our 10th anniversary New Year's Eve Party.

Decadent Dinner

Nourish your sensation play! 

Please your palate with:

Roast Beast, Fish, Potatoes, Noodles, Veggies, Salads, 

Soup and Delicious Dessert Delicacies.

Excellent Entertainment

*The scrumptious Scarlett A will scandalize your senses with her sensuous moves.

*Jim Duvall and Sophia Sky will distract and detain you with a Dynamic Suspension Performance.

*Shake your booty, or your groove thing, or whatever you wanna shake to DJs T-Bone and Xavier Cross. 

Dancing from 9pm until 3am.

New Year's Eve at the Center - A Decade of Decadent inDulgence
What:     (RSVP Please!)
Schedule:     Thursday, December 31
When:     6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Dinner 8:00 PM to 3:00 AM PARTY!!
Where:     In the main space
Who:     18+. Members and their guests only.
Cost:     $30 for basic members in advance -- $40 at the door -- $15 for premium members, FREE for lifetime members

Fabulous Fundraisers

Win righteous raffle items! 

Raffle tickets are $1 each, or $20 for the length of a breast wrap.

Enjoy a Full-Service Dinner for 12.  
See Center Space, or Fetlife for Auction Details.

Fund raising efforts will benefit the CSPC, FSPC, Paradise, and Evergreen Leather Events.

Silent Auction: Items include a numbered print signed by Jim Duvall and Midori.

Auction Info
http://fetlife.com/groups/13391/group_posts/398383
http://centerspace.org/socialengine/files/forum.php?c=category&op=index&cid=79

Rough play/Rough Space
Dark and dirty play if you dare . . . in the unfinished space next door.
Ambience

Delightful decorations and long lines of lights will help feed the festive feeling of the space. Enjoy your environment as well as your experiences.

Celebrate our History of inDulgence.   Welcome the new Decade with your 
closest Kinksters - and some new ones...

Join us in a Decadent midnight toast, and in appreciating You, and the past ten years.

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, especially as a server for the Dinner for 12, Please message september dragon on Center space and Fetlife.

RSVP Appreciated
Please Note: You must prepay at brown paper ticket (or make arrangements with Allena) to get the $30 charge.

It is $40 at the door for basic members whether you RSVP or not.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/92802

$30 in Advance    $40 at the Door    Metal Members $15
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