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BlackBEAT - 2006 WINNERS OF THE PANTHEON OF LEATHER AWARD, PROUDLY PRESENT
BlackBEAT '08 IN MARYLAND!
Black BEAT is an independent, non-profit, social organization founded by African American members of the D/s, and Leather community nationwide. Black BEAT strives to cultivate safe, sane, consenting adults (21 years and older) with alternative lifestyle and sexuality interest via culture, education, development, support, and event planning. All races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual preferences are welcome.
We look forward to seeing you at Black BEAT ‘08 in Maryland, August 14-17, 2008. For more information, please check out our website at http://www.blackbeatinc.org/
The Black BEAT Inc. also has a Yahoo Group, solely designed to keep those that are interested in attending Black BEAT conferences with up-to-date information.
Thank you for your support--see you at BlackBEAT '08!
Bgtreasure, Lady~Z~, BlkRareDiamond
Co-Founders, BlackBEAT Inc. posing with the 2006 Pantheon of Leather Award
TES is a not-for-profit organization which promotes sexual liberation for all adults. Especially for people who enjoy consensual BDSM. TES is the oldest and largest BDSM education and support organization in the United States. The official TES wesite can be visited at http://www.tes.org/
As you all probably recall, and as reported in newspapers around the country, a customer of a Professional Dominant in NYC was injured recently in an unfortunate accident at a dungeon.
TES understands that when something like this happens, it reminds us that we can never be too careful or be too knowledgeable when participating in consensual BDSM activities. So, In line with their 37-year tradition of supporting all members of the BDSM community, TES (The Eulenspiegel Society) is reaching out to all Professional Dominants and inviting them to enjoy all of our regular educational classes and workshops FREE during the months of March, April & June.
To take advantage of this offer, Professional Dominants are asked to Register Here
In other news...
TES Fest 2008 - July 4-6, 2008
A Three-Day Fetish Extravaganza AT A BRAND NEW FABULOUS LOCATION... Please join TES at The Radisson, our exclusive host hotel, in Piscataway, NJ.
There will also be a TF08 Volunteer Meeting on Saturday February 23, 5pm-8pm, at Pearl Studios, 500 8th avenue, between W35th and W36th streets, 4th floor. Please come by and find out about the exciting volunteer opportunities!!!
More information to come soon...
REGION NORTHEAST
EVENTS CALENDAR - JULY
1 Club Meeting - COMMAND, Spike, 7pm, Baltimore MD
3 Business Meeting - Promethean Guard, The Den, 8pm, Somerset NJ
3 Open Meeting - DC Boys of Leather, DC Eagle, 7:15pm, Washington DC
3 Leather Thursday - Rawhide, 9pm New York NY
3 CODE: Philadelphia - Bike Stop, 9pm, Philadelphia PA
4-7 Jackhammer/32nd Annual Run - Rochester Rams MC, Rochester NY. www.rochesterrams.com
4 Ladies In Leather - Ms Philadelphia Leather, Bike Stop, 7pm, Philadelphia PA
4 Club Night - Kindred of Maine, P's Lounge, 9pm, Augusta ME
4 Funk Party - Eagle NYC, 10pm, New York NY
4 Fetish Tools Night - Club Tools, 10pm, Montreal CN
5 Bar Night - Utica Tri's MC, That Place, 10pm, Utica NY
5 Bar Night - Twilight Guard, Cedar Brook, 10pm, Westport CT
5 Cigar Party - Hot Ash: DC, Baltimore Eagle, 11pm, Baltimore MD
5 Bar Night - Buffalo Bulldogs, Buddies II, 10pm, Buffalo NY
5 Bar Night - Three Rivers LC, Pittsburgh Eagle, 10pm, Pittsburgh PA
6 Social - Liberty Bears, Bike Stop, 6pm, Philadelphia PA
6 Club Meeting - Centaur MC, DC Eagle, 3pm, Washington DC
6 Club Meeting - Shipmates, Baltimore Eagle, 5:30pm, Baltimore MD
6 Club Meeting - MAsT: Metro New York, The Center, 2pm, New York NY
6 Open Dungeon Party - SigMa, Clubhouse, 8pm, Washington DC
6 Cigar Party - Garbuds, Buddies, 4pm, Buffalo NY
8 Meeting - MAsT: DC, 7:30pm, Washington DC
9 Club Night - Highwaymen TNT, DC Eagle, 9pm, Washington DC
11 Presentation - Dom Sub Friends, Paddles, 8pm, New York NY
12 Bar Night, STARS MC, Club Phoenix, 10pm, Albany NY
12 Bar Night - Spartan MC, Baltimore Eagle, 9pm, Baltimore MD
12 Chapter Meeting - MAsT: New Jersey, 2pm, Jamesburg NJ
12 Bar Night - Twilight Guard, Triangles Cafe, 9:30pm, Danbury CT
12 Play Party/Demo - SigMa, Clubhouse, 8pm, Washington DC
12 Club Meeting - Shipmates, DC Eagle, 9pm, Baltimore MD
13 Meeting - Minotaurs BC, Frontrunner, 1pm, Manchester NH
13 Meeting - MOB New England, Center For New Words, 1pm, Boston MA
13 Club Meeting - Pennsmen, Paper Moon, 4pm, Harrisburg PA
13 Club Meeting - FIST, Baltimore Eagle, Baltimore MD
17-21 CLAW Leather Weekend - WV State Knights, Roseland Resort, Proctor WV
17-19 International Deaf Leather, Philadelphia, PA. www.idl2008.org/
17 Social Meeting - Promethean Guard, The Den, 8pm, Somerset NJ
17 Meeting - Defenders, Dignity Center, Washington DC
17 Leather 101 Class - Phoenix Eagle, 8pm, Phoenix AZ
18 Cigar Party - Hot Ash: DC, Tool Shed, 11pm, Washington DC
19 Bar Night - Leather Central, Leather Central, 10pm, Pittsburgh PA
19 Meeting - LOFT SM Group, G/L Center, 7pm, White Plains NY
19 Meeting - MPs Northeast, Downstairs Cafe, 10pm, Portsmouth PA
19 Club Meeting - Long Island Ravens, LI Eagle, 7pm, Long Island NY
19 Bar Night - Rochester Rams, Bachelor Forum, 9pm, Rochester NY
19 Bar Night - Harbor Masters, Blackstones, 9pm, Portland ME
19 Bar Night - NePA Leathermen, Silhouette Lounge, 9pm, Scranton PA
19 Kink of the Month - SigMa, Clubhouse, 8pm, Washington DC
20 Fetish Sunday - Leather Central, Leather Central, 4pm, Pittsburgh PA
20 Beer Blast - Highwaymen TNT, DC Eagle, 6pm, Washington DC
20 Cigar Party - Garbuds, Buddies, 4pm, Buffalo NY
25 Bar Night - Syracuse Men's Club, Charades, 10pm, Syracuse NY
25 Presentation - Dom Sub Friends, Paddles, 8pm, New York NY
26 Bar Night - Buffalo Bulldogs, Mickey's, 10pm, Buffalo NY
26 Cigar Party - Hot Ash: Hartford, Chez Est, 9pm, Hartford CT
26 Club Meeting - Shipmates, DC Eagle, 9pm, Baltimore MD
27 Meeting - MAST: New York, 3pm, New York NY
31 Dance - BOUND, Red Lounge, 9pm, Boston MA
Northeast Master/slave Conference
August 7-10,
Washington, DC
There is only a month left until the Master/slave Conference. Remember, this is the only conference which has dedicated its entire educational track to topics of interest to the Master/slave Community. If you have not already done so I urge you to register soon!!!
For those of you who have wanted to meet and talk to members of your local MAsT: Chapters, but have never been able to attend a meeting, there will be members from both NYC Chapters; the NJ Chapter; and the Philadelphia Chapter at the Conference.
Additionally, MAsT Philadelphia members slave catherine, slave lara, and slave tanarria will each be presenting and providing mentorship as part of the slave track program all weekend long....soooo stop in and see us if you are a slave, submissive or bottom. We'd love to see you attend and we will be around all weekend long meeting and greeting folks.
As the website (http://www.masterslaveconference. org/) says:
This will be the largest gathering of Masters and slaves on the East Coast!
A small sample of the amazing features and events scheduled at the Conference are:
Keynote Speaker: Master Skip Chasey
Over 40 workshops on Dom/sub relationships
Northeast Master/slave Contest
slave Auction
Vi Johnson Leather History Library
Mini-retreat for slaves and submissives (runs throughout the
Conference)
Vendor Market
Receptions & Banquet
There is a much more extensive description of all these elements, and much more, on the website (http://www.mastersl aveconference. org/)
In case you did not know...there are some terrific meal packages available at the Conference which will provide us with several opportunities to gather together and enjoy the company of our friends, new and old. These packages are likely to be less expensive than comparable meals at the host hotel or at many of the nearby eateries, and far more convenient. The packages are described below
and you can sign up for them when you register for the Conference.
If you have already registered and you would like to add the meal packages to your registration contact
registration@ masterslaveconfe rence.org
Individual meals
(Not included in Conference Cost)
Saturday Banquet Only $33
(Select: Beef, Chicken, or Vegetarian Lasagna)
Saturday Lunch Only $16
Sunday Brunch Only $22
Save $6 by Purchasing the Full Meals Package for $65! Includes Saturday Lunch and Banquet and Sunday Brunch: (For the Banquet: Select: Beef, Chicken, or Vegetarian Lasagna)
We look forward to seeing you all at this terrific event in just a few weeks!
slave lara, Assistant Director,
MAsT Philadelphia
Black Rose; Arlington, VA / Washington, DC
New England Dungeon Society; Boston, MA
F.L.A.G. (Fits Like A Glove); North Datmouth, MA
The Mission; Central NJ / Eastern PA
The Burgh Munch; Pittsburgh, PA
Hather's Garden; Providence, RI
Rose and Thorn; Burlington, VT
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