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i friends! A special welcome to our new list members from Desiree
Alliance, the Journeymen, and Writers in Drag! It's been a wild and crazy
couple of weeks. Here's the latest news:
The London Masturbate-a-Thon has been POSTPONED until August 5. We have
a location now, and at least one beneficiary organization: Marie Stopes
International. We'd still love to hear from any of your UK friends who
might wish to attend, especially if they'd like to help out!
Tonight the lovely folk at Queen of Heaven host their summer safer sex
party and have room for a few more RSVPs. Please see below, but note
that attendance this time is restricted to women and their partners and
gay/bi men; this allows them to maintain their gender balance.
We have already told you about Penny Slinger's fabulous events on 7/22
and 7/23. Please let us know in advance whether you will be attending
either her slideshow or her collage workshop, and thanks for
pre-registering. FYI, she will be in the gallery before her event on the 22nd; if
you'd like to meet her and view her magnificent collages, please drop
by after 5 pm.
Besides our great events, please see all the way below for Paul Reubens
Day (partially benefits CSC!), news on Cleo DuBois' upcoming
intensives, and a note from our intern Molly who wishes to interview anyone who
identifies/plays within the Furry community.
Another intern, Matt, is seeking out sex-positive (incl. pansexual and
sexual health) student organizations and activists (as well as
sex-positive instructors) at colleges and universities all over the US and
Canada. If you know of people or groups who should be in the database he is
compiling for CSC, please let us know!
xoxox--Carol and the CSC crew
IN THIS ISSUE:
Queen of Heaven TONIGHT!
Transgenderism and Intersexuality: Commonalities and Differences --
7/19
The Wet Spots with Kitten on the Keys -- 7/21
Sex & Art: A multi-media journey with Penny Slinger -- 7/22
Sexual Identity Collage Workshop -- 7/23 afternoon (PLEASE
pre-register!)
The SF Jacks -- 7/24
All About T -- 7/27
Smutfest! -- 7/29
August events
Saturday, July 15, 8 pm -- QUEEN OF HEAVEN presents: Beach Blanket
Bimbo, A Nude Beach Party!
PLEASE NOTE: This private safer-sex event is open at this time only for
women and their partners (of any gender) and gay/bi men, due to an
ongoing effort to maintain a comfortable gender balance. your understanding
is appreciated.
We can't bring our party to the beach, but we can bring the beach to
our party. You'll have to imagine the sand and the sun, but the rest of
the fun will be present in spades. Bring your bikini, swim trunks,
flip-flops, barely-there coverup, or turn our play space into your own
private nude beach by going bare-assed naked. Bring your sunglasses, your
beach ball and your parasol, but no need for sunscreen. Share your towel
with someone like-minded and help us frolic and celebrate the height of
summer.
When: Saturday, July 15, 2006. Doors open at 8 pm and close at 11:30
pm; party continues until 2 am or so. There will be a short ritual at
midnight. Feel free to bring something to adorn the altar (like a
seashell?) if you're so inspired.
Where: RSVP to 415-255-1155 for the address. We DO NOT accept e-mail
reservations!
How Much: $25-50 sliding scale per person, payable at the door. All
money raised is donated to the Center for Sex and Culture.
Dress: This is a party, so dress up! Wear something sexy and naughty.
Nudity always welcome - show us some skin! Secure clothes check
provided.
More Rules:
* Safer sex only, please.
* You must RSVP for and arrive with any newcomers unless arranged
otherwise in advance.
* Remember, this is NOT a public event. We like to get the word out,
but please ask before forwarding this invitation anywhere. Do not repost
without permission.
* We provide food, drink, safe sex supplies, etc., but if there's
something special you'd prefer to have on hand, we encourage you to bring
your own.
* No alcohol or other drugs, please.
*******
Wednesday, July 19, 7 pm -- TRANSGENDERISM AND INTERSEXUALITY:
DIFFERENCES AND COMMONALITIES
At the Center for Sex & Culture, 398 11th St., SF. $5-30 sliding scale,
no one turned away for lack of funds.
What do the terms “transgender” and “intersexual” cover? Where do
issues converge and diverge between the two categories? Workshop attendees
will develop a better understanding of the different forms of
transgenderism and intersexuality, the vocabulary used in relationship to these
two categories, and the political and activist struggles of trans and
intersexed people. Within gender studies and in LGBT activist circles,
both transgenderism and intersexuality have become the cause celebre.
Despite this newfound interest, many people have little understanding or
misconstrued ideas about transgenderism and intersexuality, sometimes
confusing one for the other. The purpose of this workshop is to increase
understanding of the political needs of transpeople and intersexed
people, through deepening understanding of the two categories and the
institutional issues of both—where the commonalities lie and where they
diverge.
Participants will emerge with a better understanding of the categories
“transgender” and “intersex”, acquire relevant vocabulary, and develop
a better understanding of the political and legal issues that
transpeople and intersexed people face. Attendees will have a better
appreciation for where trans and intersex issues overlap and where they separate,
in order to become better allies.
Instructor Bio: John Otto is nearing completion of a Masters in Library
and Information Science at the University of Washington. He has a BA
from The Evergreen State College in multidisciplinary gender/sex
studies. He has also taken additional coursework on transgenderism at San
Francisco State University, interned with the Intersex Society of North
American, and is active within the trans community. This spring he
presented “Addressing the Information Needs of FTMs” at the first formal
world conference for professionals and anyone involved with GLBT archives,
libraries, museums and special collections, and collectors of GLBT
materials.
*******
Friday, July 21, 8 pm -- THE WET SPOTS with KITTEN ON THE KEYS!
Smart, Sexy Canadian Duo The Wet Spots Harmonize at the Center for Sex
& Culture -- Local Songstress Kitten on the Keys to Open
CSC proudly welcomes "bawdy and brilliant" Canadian singer/songwriter
duo The Wet Spots next week for a rare Bay Area show. Cass King and John
Woods, AKA the Wet Spots, are a real-life couple whose musical comedy
features frisky lyrics, tight harmonies, and songs celebrating group
sex, anal experimentation, and a cowgirl who flouted Texas' law against
owning dildos. On tour to promote their newest album, "Hello Kinky," the
Spots will treat their CSC audience to a romp through the wild and
wiggy world of sex, where neither the prudes nor the pervs are safe from
knowing, loving satire. Perhaps best known for their Internet video
sensation "Do You Take It (In the Ass)," featured on The L Word and
downloaded over 800,000 times, the Wet Spots are equal parts sexual
sophistication, specialist humor act, and polished cabaret professionals.
Opening for the Wet Spots is San Francisco's own Suzanne Ramsey, AKA
Kitten on the Keys, whose burlesque-inflected cabaret shows feature
original songs as well as raunchy old standards, sung in an unforgettable
voice that will remind listeners in equal parts of Betty Boop and Mae
West. SF Weekly Music Award winner Kitten is a much-beloved crowd pleaser
and the only artist CSC could imagine booking on the same bill with the
Wet Spots!
Details
When and where: CSC, 398 11th Street near Harrison, San Francisco. 8
pm, doors open at 7:30.
How much: $10-50 sliding scale. Tickets at the door. Bring extra to
purchase the artists' CDs!
For more about the Wet Spots: www.wetspotsmusic.com
For more about Kitten on the Keys: www.suzanneramsey.net
Watch the music video for their smash hit "Do you take it?" at
www.goodiebag.tv/video/do_...ake_it.htm
*******
Saturday, July 22, 7 pm -- SEX & ART: A multi-media journey with Penny
Slinger
Penny takes us on an intimate guided tour of her life and art,
illustrated with hundreds of images of her work. Experience an up close and
personal look into the evolution of one of the world' s top visionary
erotic artists. Penny emerged on the British art scene in the sixties,
challenging the existing status quo and playing a key role in the sexual
revolution. She discovered Tantra in the early seventies and her
bestselling book 'Sexual Secrets' (co-written with Nik Douglas) was published
in 1979. For the last twelve years she has been living at the Goddess
Temple, sanctuary and multi-media studios, in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
She will complete the presentation with excerpts from her latest
sensual/erotic video art.To learn more about Penny Slinger, see her Bio-Sphere
'My Life As Art' at www.pennyslinger.com
At CSC, 398 11th St., SF. Cost $20
*******
Sunday, July 23, 1-5 pm -- SEXUAL IDENTITY COLLAGE WORKSHOP
Who am I? How do I see myself? How does society define me? What are
gender stereotypes? How can I express more of who I really am?
In this collage workshop, Penny Slinger will guide participants in a
journey of self discovery and self expression through the medium of
collage. Each participant will be asked to create a collage which defines
their sense of sexual identity. From her wide ranging experience in many
different forms of collage, Penny can reveal how collage can be used as
a powerful tool to re-create your own reality. At the completion of the
workshop, each member will be asked to share their collage with the
group, presenting it as their own map of consciousness and inviting the
insights and reflections of other participants.
Although Penny will supply collage materials from her collection,
people wishing to attend the workshop are requested to gather relevant
materials, photographs etc., for their personal collage and bring them to
the workshop. Workshop attendees should also bring their own scissors.
Penny Slinger is an artist, writer, photographer and videographer. She
has a number of books published, including three books of erotic
collages. To see more of her work, go to www.pennyslinger.com
At CSC, 398 11th St., SF. Cost: $40 Pre-register at
www.sexandculture.org or (415) 255-1155.
********
Monday, July 24, 8 pm -- THE SAN FRANCISCO JACKS
Email us to be put in touch with this lovely group of men exploring
social masturbation.
********
Thursday, July 27, ALL ABOUT T! A workshop about testosterone BACK BY
POPULAR DEMAND!
At the Center for Sex & Culture, 398 11th St., SF. $10-30 sliding
scale, no one turned away for lack of funds.
All About T is a workshop that provides an overview of the practical
aspects of testosterone use for female-to-male (FTM) transsexuals. This
workshop covers what every FTM—and anyone considering FTM
transition—should know about testosterone, covering types of T, social
misconceptions of T, administration methods of testosterone administration,
permanent and non-permanent changes, physical risks, potential emotional and
sexual-outlook changes, and more. The workshop is also suitable for
allies, sex educators, and professionals who want a better understanding of
the hormonal aspects of FTM transition.
Workshop Background:
"Through a search for information to guide my own transition, it came
to my attention how astonishingly little information is readily
available about testosterone for FTM transitioning. Equally astonishing was how
little the majority of transitioned FTMs know about the use of
testosterone—the potential risks, treatment options, suggested medical
monitoring, etc. I also became aware of how many pre- or non-transitioned
people were grappling with whether or not to take testosterone—without the
benefit of full information about the risks and consequences of its
use, both from a medical perspective and for the implications for change
in their everyday lives. Adding to this situation, medical professionals
are often inadequately informed of the proper treatment methods for FTM
hormonal transition, and consequently, are frequently of little help.
Even for those health care providers who are relatively informed, they
are usually too short of time and too ill-equipped to prepare the
ir client for the physical and practical ramifications of
transitioning. This presentation is an attempt to remedy that lack of information
about testosterone use for transitioning. I have found that too much of
the academic work on transgenderism and transsexuality primarily focuses
on theory, which neglects and leaves invisible the day-to-day realities
of trans lives. As a result, an additional intention of this workshop
is to offer a glimpse into the practicalities of FTM transitioning, for
those who are not trans themselves, in the hopes that a deeper
understanding will allow allies to become even better allies. By giving this
workshop, I hope to build a bridge that begins to fill that gap of
understanding between theory and praxis." For more about John Otto see his
bio above (7/19).
*******
Saturday, July 29 -- SMUTFEST!!
Produced by Jennifer Blowdryer and DragStrip. Jennifer Blowdryer
started producing and performing in Smut Fests in 1988 in Pre Giuliani NYC,
when swamp like lap dancing parlors littered the island like cigarette
burns on a hospital robe. Although she will never again get Tracy Love,
the 212-970-PEEE girl, to parade naked down a dimly lit runway,
especially as Tracy has now found the Lord and lives in Michigan somewhere,
Blowdryer's bringing it on home at the Center for Sex and Culture, and
hopes you’re still up for a good time. The first San Francisco Smut Fest
was in 1991 at the DNA Lounge followed by a smattering of others.
Vintage Smut Fest footage will be screened along with a blow by blow
commentary by Blowdryer. Featuring:
MC: Blowdryer & Fudgie Frottage
DJ: Alvin Orloff, author of Gutter Boys and I Married an Earthling.
Moonshine Shorey – This full figured bartender/poet from the Bowery
Poetry Club, not yet 26, spotted JT Leroy’s truck stop hustling stories as
a fake the minute he scanned them, because he will tell the story of
actually working in a truck stop in Vermont, in between living on a
commune becoming a Mr Lower East Side runner up.
Kirk Read – author of How I Learned to Snap, is also a peer counselor
and phlebotomist at St James Infirmary, a free clinic for people who’ve
worked in the sex industry at some point in their busy lives.
Burlesque by: Rose Pistola, The Indra, and other over the top beauties.
Malcolm Hamilton – a sexy singer in a sharp suit, formerly of the bands
SIR and the one man sensation Fauntleroy. He will blow your head.
Lady Monster – I (Jennifer Blowdryer) was first introduced to Lady
Monster at Sleaze Fest, by Mr Jello Biafra – sweet! She’ll either perform
some erotica (that word) or do a burlesque number, depending on
everybody’s mood.
Dave Dalton – The Perverted Pastor, fresh from Cell Block 5, will
accompany Miss Blowdryer, musically. They both date from the Mabuhay
Gardens, the old SF Punk Scene, and are remarkably alive.
When: Saturday, July 29th, Doors: 7:30pm, Show: 8:30pm
Where: Center for Sex and Culture, 398 – 11th Street – Upstairs!
Price: $7 - $15, Sliding Scale, Libations and snacks provided
********
AUGUST EVENTS
All month, every Saturday and Sunday -- Rumi of the Cockettes presents
art salons and special events! Deets will be on our website in a week
or so.
The London Masturbate-a-Thon -- NEW DATE 8/5! See
www.masturbate-a-thon.com for location and more.
Become an Extraordinary Lover for Men -- 8/13 (see more detail at
www.sexandculture.org/pages/upc...-CSC.html)
Candye Kane! SAVE THE DATE!! 8/16
We're working on booking Shelly Mars for this week, too!
Become an Extraordinary Lover for women -- 8/20 (see more detail at
www.sexandculture.org/pages/upc...-CSC.html)
AND:
Adult Sexuality Education: Principles and Practices
Thursday, August 31, 6:30-9:30, $25
When it comes to teaching workshops on sexuality topics for adults,
most educators have had to build their repertoires from personal
experience and observation. But there’s a huge field of adult education that you
can use to make your teaching more effective and fun for you and your
learners. Charlie Glickman will help you understand the essentials of
this far-reaching body of research and apply the core principles to your
topics and audiences. You’ll learn tips to help you create learning
objectives that shape your entire curriculum, skills to inspire and
support motivation in your learners, how to adapt your teaching to your
audience and ways to constructively use exercises to both reinforce and
assess learning. Whether you teach one-night sessions or semester-long
classes, this introductory workshop will give you a strong yet flexible
framework to build your lessons on, give you more confidence in your
teaching and free you to focus on what you enjoy talking about--sex!
Please email Charlie at workshops@charlieglickman.com to register. In
your email, please briefly describe your experience teaching workshops
on sexuality topics and two things you'd like to learn from this
workshop. Charlie will email you to confirm your registration.
******************************************************************************
NOT AT CSC, BUT WE BET YOU'LL LIKE 'EM:
Saturday, July 29 -- PAUL REUBENS DAY!
The Drunken Redheaded Sluts present Paul Reubens’ Day IV
Honoring the 15th Anniversary of Exposed Genius Paul Reubens's tribute
to Jocelyn Elders
WHEN: Saturday July 29th 2006 1pm Party: 9 pm
WHERE: The Castro (other locations)
Party: Dark Room Theater, 2263 Mission st.
Between 19th and 18th streets
TICKETS: (for Party only) $10 at the door, $5 in costume
INFO: www.paulreubensday.com
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Guaranteed to make you “Scream real LOUD!”
Come celebrate four years of Pee-wee loving, bowtie wearing,
“Hiney-ho”-mongering, adult-themed Saturday kid’s show watching, secret word
screaming mayhem with us on Saturday, July 29th!
*Any and all Pee-wee/Paul Reubens related costume encouraged!!!
*-wees will meet at 1pm at location in the Castro that will be
disclosed on www.paulreubensday.com within two weeks of the 29th
*PRD is free, but bring $$$ for transportation/drinking/toys
PRD Party! After the day full of cavorting and tequila-dancing,
frolicking and spooging, drinking and “I meant to do that!” cum on down to the
Mission for the PRD after party. The days are hot and sticky and you
will be too at the porniest Pee-wee party of the year!
This year the PRD after-party includes zany performances, naughty
burlesque, weirdo sounds and video sensations and clips form The Very Porn
Paul Reubens was watching when he got arrested. And of course you are
encouraged to try your strokin’ hand at the annual costume and trivia
contests, the Miss Yvonne Beauty Pageant, which are hosted by the surprise
celebrity guest star! (Surprise Celebrity Guest Stars of the past
include Common Wealth Club poster-child “Toothy” Kate, erudite genius of the
artistic underground Dr. Hal Robins, and blowtorch wielding porno
expert vixen Violet Blue!)
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Center for Sex and Culture.
Interested performers and volunteers can contact Sadie Lune at:
sadielune@gmail.com with ‘PRD’ in the subject line.
Event Website: www.paulreubensday.com
*******
Cleo Dubois' Academy of S/M Arts August Intensive
There's room for just one more student in Cleo's Erotic Dominance
Intensive for Professional Dominas August 4-6 at the Citadel in San
Francisco.
sm-arts.com/pro-course.htm
Refine your skills, learn more about fetishes and kinky sexuality and
get practical and useful information. Join Cleo Dubois, Mistress Eve
Minax and Selina Raven for this special annual workshop.
sm-arts.com/pro-application.htm
Apply today!
Also upcoming:
Erotic Dominance Intensive Weekend for Dominant Women and Women Who
Switch
Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2006
Unique hands-on training, limited to 8 students
www.sm-arts.com/players-course.htm
Erotic Dominance Intensive Weekend for Dominant Men and Men Who Switch
Nov 18-19 , 2006
Unique hands-on training, limited to 8 students
www.sm-arts.com/mens-intensive.htm
Make your scenes soar! Explore the heat, heart and spirit of S/M and
erotic dominance
******************
Hi! My name is Molly Tamulevich and I am going to be a senior at Bryn
Mawr College. As a cultural anthropology major, I am required to write a
thesis based on original research and I want to do my project on the
furry community. I am an intern at the Center for Sex and Culture this
summer and have been a fan of furries since I first read about them in
high school. I would love it if you would be willing to meet with me for
an interview about your furry interests. This is a no-pressure,
non-judgmental talk. At this stage in my research, I am just trying to get a
more thorough understanding of the culture and its members so that I can
understand it in as multifaceted a manner as possible. If you are
interested in meeting with me, please give me a call or drop me an email at
(734) 239-2376 and mtamulev@gmail.com Thank you very much!
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Alliance, the Journeymen, and Writers in Drag! It's been a wild and crazy
couple of weeks. Here's the latest news:
The London Masturbate-a-Thon has been POSTPONED until August 5. We have
a location now, and at least one beneficiary organization: Marie Stopes
International. We'd still love to hear from any of your UK friends who
might wish to attend, especially if they'd like to help out!
Tonight the lovely folk at Queen of Heaven host their summer safer sex
party and have room for a few more RSVPs. Please see below, but note
that attendance this time is restricted to women and their partners and
gay/bi men; this allows them to maintain their gender balance.
We have already told you about Penny Slinger's fabulous events on 7/22
and 7/23. Please let us know in advance whether you will be attending
either her slideshow or her collage workshop, and thanks for
pre-registering. FYI, she will be in the gallery before her event on the 22nd; if
you'd like to meet her and view her magnificent collages, please drop
by after 5 pm.
Besides our great events, please see all the way below for Paul Reubens
Day (partially benefits CSC!), news on Cleo DuBois' upcoming
intensives, and a note from our intern Molly who wishes to interview anyone who
identifies/plays within the Furry community.
Another intern, Matt, is seeking out sex-positive (incl. pansexual and
sexual health) student organizations and activists (as well as
sex-positive instructors) at colleges and universities all over the US and
Canada. If you know of people or groups who should be in the database he is
compiling for CSC, please let us know!
xoxox--Carol and the CSC crew
IN THIS ISSUE:
Queen of Heaven TONIGHT!
Transgenderism and Intersexuality: Commonalities and Differences --
7/19
The Wet Spots with Kitten on the Keys -- 7/21
Sex & Art: A multi-media journey with Penny Slinger -- 7/22
Sexual Identity Collage Workshop -- 7/23 afternoon (PLEASE
pre-register!)
The SF Jacks -- 7/24
All About T -- 7/27
Smutfest! -- 7/29
August events
Saturday, July 15, 8 pm -- QUEEN OF HEAVEN presents: Beach Blanket
Bimbo, A Nude Beach Party!
PLEASE NOTE: This private safer-sex event is open at this time only for
women and their partners (of any gender) and gay/bi men, due to an
ongoing effort to maintain a comfortable gender balance. your understanding
is appreciated.
We can't bring our party to the beach, but we can bring the beach to
our party. You'll have to imagine the sand and the sun, but the rest of
the fun will be present in spades. Bring your bikini, swim trunks,
flip-flops, barely-there coverup, or turn our play space into your own
private nude beach by going bare-assed naked. Bring your sunglasses, your
beach ball and your parasol, but no need for sunscreen. Share your towel
with someone like-minded and help us frolic and celebrate the height of
summer.
When: Saturday, July 15, 2006. Doors open at 8 pm and close at 11:30
pm; party continues until 2 am or so. There will be a short ritual at
midnight. Feel free to bring something to adorn the altar (like a
seashell?) if you're so inspired.
Where: RSVP to 415-255-1155 for the address. We DO NOT accept e-mail
reservations!
How Much: $25-50 sliding scale per person, payable at the door. All
money raised is donated to the Center for Sex and Culture.
Dress: This is a party, so dress up! Wear something sexy and naughty.
Nudity always welcome - show us some skin! Secure clothes check
provided.
More Rules:
* Safer sex only, please.
* You must RSVP for and arrive with any newcomers unless arranged
otherwise in advance.
* Remember, this is NOT a public event. We like to get the word out,
but please ask before forwarding this invitation anywhere. Do not repost
without permission.
* We provide food, drink, safe sex supplies, etc., but if there's
something special you'd prefer to have on hand, we encourage you to bring
your own.
* No alcohol or other drugs, please.
*******
Wednesday, July 19, 7 pm -- TRANSGENDERISM AND INTERSEXUALITY:
DIFFERENCES AND COMMONALITIES
At the Center for Sex & Culture, 398 11th St., SF. $5-30 sliding scale,
no one turned away for lack of funds.
What do the terms “transgender” and “intersexual” cover? Where do
issues converge and diverge between the two categories? Workshop attendees
will develop a better understanding of the different forms of
transgenderism and intersexuality, the vocabulary used in relationship to these
two categories, and the political and activist struggles of trans and
intersexed people. Within gender studies and in LGBT activist circles,
both transgenderism and intersexuality have become the cause celebre.
Despite this newfound interest, many people have little understanding or
misconstrued ideas about transgenderism and intersexuality, sometimes
confusing one for the other. The purpose of this workshop is to increase
understanding of the political needs of transpeople and intersexed
people, through deepening understanding of the two categories and the
institutional issues of both—where the commonalities lie and where they
diverge.
Participants will emerge with a better understanding of the categories
“transgender” and “intersex”, acquire relevant vocabulary, and develop
a better understanding of the political and legal issues that
transpeople and intersexed people face. Attendees will have a better
appreciation for where trans and intersex issues overlap and where they separate,
in order to become better allies.
Instructor Bio: John Otto is nearing completion of a Masters in Library
and Information Science at the University of Washington. He has a BA
from The Evergreen State College in multidisciplinary gender/sex
studies. He has also taken additional coursework on transgenderism at San
Francisco State University, interned with the Intersex Society of North
American, and is active within the trans community. This spring he
presented “Addressing the Information Needs of FTMs” at the first formal
world conference for professionals and anyone involved with GLBT archives,
libraries, museums and special collections, and collectors of GLBT
materials.
*******
Friday, July 21, 8 pm -- THE WET SPOTS with KITTEN ON THE KEYS!
Smart, Sexy Canadian Duo The Wet Spots Harmonize at the Center for Sex
& Culture -- Local Songstress Kitten on the Keys to Open
CSC proudly welcomes "bawdy and brilliant" Canadian singer/songwriter
duo The Wet Spots next week for a rare Bay Area show. Cass King and John
Woods, AKA the Wet Spots, are a real-life couple whose musical comedy
features frisky lyrics, tight harmonies, and songs celebrating group
sex, anal experimentation, and a cowgirl who flouted Texas' law against
owning dildos. On tour to promote their newest album, "Hello Kinky," the
Spots will treat their CSC audience to a romp through the wild and
wiggy world of sex, where neither the prudes nor the pervs are safe from
knowing, loving satire. Perhaps best known for their Internet video
sensation "Do You Take It (In the Ass)," featured on The L Word and
downloaded over 800,000 times, the Wet Spots are equal parts sexual
sophistication, specialist humor act, and polished cabaret professionals.
Opening for the Wet Spots is San Francisco's own Suzanne Ramsey, AKA
Kitten on the Keys, whose burlesque-inflected cabaret shows feature
original songs as well as raunchy old standards, sung in an unforgettable
voice that will remind listeners in equal parts of Betty Boop and Mae
West. SF Weekly Music Award winner Kitten is a much-beloved crowd pleaser
and the only artist CSC could imagine booking on the same bill with the
Wet Spots!
Details
When and where: CSC, 398 11th Street near Harrison, San Francisco. 8
pm, doors open at 7:30.
How much: $10-50 sliding scale. Tickets at the door. Bring extra to
purchase the artists' CDs!
For more about the Wet Spots: www.wetspotsmusic.com
For more about Kitten on the Keys: www.suzanneramsey.net
Watch the music video for their smash hit "Do you take it?" at
www.goodiebag.tv/video/do_...ake_it.htm
*******
Saturday, July 22, 7 pm -- SEX & ART: A multi-media journey with Penny
Slinger
Penny takes us on an intimate guided tour of her life and art,
illustrated with hundreds of images of her work. Experience an up close and
personal look into the evolution of one of the world' s top visionary
erotic artists. Penny emerged on the British art scene in the sixties,
challenging the existing status quo and playing a key role in the sexual
revolution. She discovered Tantra in the early seventies and her
bestselling book 'Sexual Secrets' (co-written with Nik Douglas) was published
in 1979. For the last twelve years she has been living at the Goddess
Temple, sanctuary and multi-media studios, in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
She will complete the presentation with excerpts from her latest
sensual/erotic video art.To learn more about Penny Slinger, see her Bio-Sphere
'My Life As Art' at www.pennyslinger.com
At CSC, 398 11th St., SF. Cost $20
*******
Sunday, July 23, 1-5 pm -- SEXUAL IDENTITY COLLAGE WORKSHOP
Who am I? How do I see myself? How does society define me? What are
gender stereotypes? How can I express more of who I really am?
In this collage workshop, Penny Slinger will guide participants in a
journey of self discovery and self expression through the medium of
collage. Each participant will be asked to create a collage which defines
their sense of sexual identity. From her wide ranging experience in many
different forms of collage, Penny can reveal how collage can be used as
a powerful tool to re-create your own reality. At the completion of the
workshop, each member will be asked to share their collage with the
group, presenting it as their own map of consciousness and inviting the
insights and reflections of other participants.
Although Penny will supply collage materials from her collection,
people wishing to attend the workshop are requested to gather relevant
materials, photographs etc., for their personal collage and bring them to
the workshop. Workshop attendees should also bring their own scissors.
Penny Slinger is an artist, writer, photographer and videographer. She
has a number of books published, including three books of erotic
collages. To see more of her work, go to www.pennyslinger.com
At CSC, 398 11th St., SF. Cost: $40 Pre-register at
www.sexandculture.org or (415) 255-1155.
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Monday, July 24, 8 pm -- THE SAN FRANCISCO JACKS
Email us to be put in touch with this lovely group of men exploring
social masturbation.
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Thursday, July 27, ALL ABOUT T! A workshop about testosterone BACK BY
POPULAR DEMAND!
At the Center for Sex & Culture, 398 11th St., SF. $10-30 sliding
scale, no one turned away for lack of funds.
All About T is a workshop that provides an overview of the practical
aspects of testosterone use for female-to-male (FTM) transsexuals. This
workshop covers what every FTM—and anyone considering FTM
transition—should know about testosterone, covering types of T, social
misconceptions of T, administration methods of testosterone administration,
permanent and non-permanent changes, physical risks, potential emotional and
sexual-outlook changes, and more. The workshop is also suitable for
allies, sex educators, and professionals who want a better understanding of
the hormonal aspects of FTM transition.
Workshop Background:
"Through a search for information to guide my own transition, it came
to my attention how astonishingly little information is readily
available about testosterone for FTM transitioning. Equally astonishing was how
little the majority of transitioned FTMs know about the use of
testosterone—the potential risks, treatment options, suggested medical
monitoring, etc. I also became aware of how many pre- or non-transitioned
people were grappling with whether or not to take testosterone—without the
benefit of full information about the risks and consequences of its
use, both from a medical perspective and for the implications for change
in their everyday lives. Adding to this situation, medical professionals
are often inadequately informed of the proper treatment methods for FTM
hormonal transition, and consequently, are frequently of little help.
Even for those health care providers who are relatively informed, they
are usually too short of time and too ill-equipped to prepare the
ir client for the physical and practical ramifications of
transitioning. This presentation is an attempt to remedy that lack of information
about testosterone use for transitioning. I have found that too much of
the academic work on transgenderism and transsexuality primarily focuses
on theory, which neglects and leaves invisible the day-to-day realities
of trans lives. As a result, an additional intention of this workshop
is to offer a glimpse into the practicalities of FTM transitioning, for
those who are not trans themselves, in the hopes that a deeper
understanding will allow allies to become even better allies. By giving this
workshop, I hope to build a bridge that begins to fill that gap of
understanding between theory and praxis." For more about John Otto see his
bio above (7/19).
*******
Saturday, July 29 -- SMUTFEST!!
Produced by Jennifer Blowdryer and DragStrip. Jennifer Blowdryer
started producing and performing in Smut Fests in 1988 in Pre Giuliani NYC,
when swamp like lap dancing parlors littered the island like cigarette
burns on a hospital robe. Although she will never again get Tracy Love,
the 212-970-PEEE girl, to parade naked down a dimly lit runway,
especially as Tracy has now found the Lord and lives in Michigan somewhere,
Blowdryer's bringing it on home at the Center for Sex and Culture, and
hopes you’re still up for a good time. The first San Francisco Smut Fest
was in 1991 at the DNA Lounge followed by a smattering of others.
Vintage Smut Fest footage will be screened along with a blow by blow
commentary by Blowdryer. Featuring:
MC: Blowdryer & Fudgie Frottage
DJ: Alvin Orloff, author of Gutter Boys and I Married an Earthling.
Moonshine Shorey – This full figured bartender/poet from the Bowery
Poetry Club, not yet 26, spotted JT Leroy’s truck stop hustling stories as
a fake the minute he scanned them, because he will tell the story of
actually working in a truck stop in Vermont, in between living on a
commune becoming a Mr Lower East Side runner up.
Kirk Read – author of How I Learned to Snap, is also a peer counselor
and phlebotomist at St James Infirmary, a free clinic for people who’ve
worked in the sex industry at some point in their busy lives.
Burlesque by: Rose Pistola, The Indra, and other over the top beauties.
Malcolm Hamilton – a sexy singer in a sharp suit, formerly of the bands
SIR and the one man sensation Fauntleroy. He will blow your head.
Lady Monster – I (Jennifer Blowdryer) was first introduced to Lady
Monster at Sleaze Fest, by Mr Jello Biafra – sweet! She’ll either perform
some erotica (that word) or do a burlesque number, depending on
everybody’s mood.
Dave Dalton – The Perverted Pastor, fresh from Cell Block 5, will
accompany Miss Blowdryer, musically. They both date from the Mabuhay
Gardens, the old SF Punk Scene, and are remarkably alive.
When: Saturday, July 29th, Doors: 7:30pm, Show: 8:30pm
Where: Center for Sex and Culture, 398 – 11th Street – Upstairs!
Price: $7 - $15, Sliding Scale, Libations and snacks provided
********
AUGUST EVENTS
All month, every Saturday and Sunday -- Rumi of the Cockettes presents
art salons and special events! Deets will be on our website in a week
or so.
The London Masturbate-a-Thon -- NEW DATE 8/5! See
www.masturbate-a-thon.com for location and more.
Become an Extraordinary Lover for Men -- 8/13 (see more detail at
www.sexandculture.org/pages/upc...-CSC.html)
Candye Kane! SAVE THE DATE!! 8/16
We're working on booking Shelly Mars for this week, too!
Become an Extraordinary Lover for women -- 8/20 (see more detail at
www.sexandculture.org/pages/upc...-CSC.html)
AND:
Adult Sexuality Education: Principles and Practices
Thursday, August 31, 6:30-9:30, $25
When it comes to teaching workshops on sexuality topics for adults,
most educators have had to build their repertoires from personal
experience and observation. But there’s a huge field of adult education that you
can use to make your teaching more effective and fun for you and your
learners. Charlie Glickman will help you understand the essentials of
this far-reaching body of research and apply the core principles to your
topics and audiences. You’ll learn tips to help you create learning
objectives that shape your entire curriculum, skills to inspire and
support motivation in your learners, how to adapt your teaching to your
audience and ways to constructively use exercises to both reinforce and
assess learning. Whether you teach one-night sessions or semester-long
classes, this introductory workshop will give you a strong yet flexible
framework to build your lessons on, give you more confidence in your
teaching and free you to focus on what you enjoy talking about--sex!
Please email Charlie at workshops@charlieglickman.com to register. In
your email, please briefly describe your experience teaching workshops
on sexuality topics and two things you'd like to learn from this
workshop. Charlie will email you to confirm your registration.
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NOT AT CSC, BUT WE BET YOU'LL LIKE 'EM:
Saturday, July 29 -- PAUL REUBENS DAY!
The Drunken Redheaded Sluts present Paul Reubens’ Day IV
Honoring the 15th Anniversary of Exposed Genius Paul Reubens's tribute
to Jocelyn Elders
WHEN: Saturday July 29th 2006 1pm Party: 9 pm
WHERE: The Castro (other locations)
Party: Dark Room Theater, 2263 Mission st.
Between 19th and 18th streets
TICKETS: (for Party only) $10 at the door, $5 in costume
INFO: www.paulreubensday.com
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Guaranteed to make you “Scream real LOUD!”
Come celebrate four years of Pee-wee loving, bowtie wearing,
“Hiney-ho”-mongering, adult-themed Saturday kid’s show watching, secret word
screaming mayhem with us on Saturday, July 29th!
*Any and all Pee-wee/Paul Reubens related costume encouraged!!!
*-wees will meet at 1pm at location in the Castro that will be
disclosed on www.paulreubensday.com within two weeks of the 29th
*PRD is free, but bring $$$ for transportation/drinking/toys
PRD Party! After the day full of cavorting and tequila-dancing,
frolicking and spooging, drinking and “I meant to do that!” cum on down to the
Mission for the PRD after party. The days are hot and sticky and you
will be too at the porniest Pee-wee party of the year!
This year the PRD after-party includes zany performances, naughty
burlesque, weirdo sounds and video sensations and clips form The Very Porn
Paul Reubens was watching when he got arrested. And of course you are
encouraged to try your strokin’ hand at the annual costume and trivia
contests, the Miss Yvonne Beauty Pageant, which are hosted by the surprise
celebrity guest star! (Surprise Celebrity Guest Stars of the past
include Common Wealth Club poster-child “Toothy” Kate, erudite genius of the
artistic underground Dr. Hal Robins, and blowtorch wielding porno
expert vixen Violet Blue!)
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Center for Sex and Culture.
Interested performers and volunteers can contact Sadie Lune at:
sadielune@gmail.com with ‘PRD’ in the subject line.
Event Website: www.paulreubensday.com
*******
Cleo Dubois' Academy of S/M Arts August Intensive
There's room for just one more student in Cleo's Erotic Dominance
Intensive for Professional Dominas August 4-6 at the Citadel in San
Francisco.
sm-arts.com/pro-course.htm
Refine your skills, learn more about fetishes and kinky sexuality and
get practical and useful information. Join Cleo Dubois, Mistress Eve
Minax and Selina Raven for this special annual workshop.
sm-arts.com/pro-application.htm
Apply today!
Also upcoming:
Erotic Dominance Intensive Weekend for Dominant Women and Women Who
Switch
Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2006
Unique hands-on training, limited to 8 students
www.sm-arts.com/players-course.htm
Erotic Dominance Intensive Weekend for Dominant Men and Men Who Switch
Nov 18-19 , 2006
Unique hands-on training, limited to 8 students
www.sm-arts.com/mens-intensive.htm
Make your scenes soar! Explore the heat, heart and spirit of S/M and
erotic dominance
******************
Hi! My name is Molly Tamulevich and I am going to be a senior at Bryn
Mawr College. As a cultural anthropology major, I am required to write a
thesis based on original research and I want to do my project on the
furry community. I am an intern at the Center for Sex and Culture this
summer and have been a fan of furries since I first read about them in
high school. I would love it if you would be willing to meet with me for
an interview about your furry interests. This is a no-pressure,
non-judgmental talk. At this stage in my research, I am just trying to get a
more thorough understanding of the culture and its members so that I can
understand it in as multifaceted a manner as possible. If you are
interested in meeting with me, please give me a call or drop me an email at
(734) 239-2376 and mtamulev@gmail.com Thank you very much!
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