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

FLOATING WORLD 2008

AUGUST 15-17

Floating World is the largest and most successful BDSM/Fetish/Alt event in the Northeast, and the largest all-indoor event in the United States. Encompassing more than 60,000 SF under one roof, with 148 planned classes, a 6,000 SF fetish flea market area, a 40,000 SF party space with facilities for nearly any group - Gay, Straight or Bi.

We know one of the hardest things about Floating World is when it ends - so we've made arrangements with the New Philadelphia Club Black Phoenix for a wild after-party the following weekend! The fun never stops!



Hard to believe, but when we started The Floating World we had hoped for two or three groups to get together and run the event. We also hoped for 200 attendees. Last year we had 14 groups and 650 attendees, this year we have 32 groups (so far) and projected 1,000 attendees. We'd like to welcome Liberty Gay Rodeo Association , Life in Nassau , Master/slave Conference , ClubFEM NYC , MAsT Central NJ . MAsT Metro NY , MAsT Philadelphia, New England Dungeon Society and Hellfire NJ

Yes, we're raffling off two legendary educators at Floating World! Enter to win a private class with Jay Wiseman and have him show you the tricks and tips he's learned in years of teaching in the BDSM scene. And if you're not into Bondage or S&M, our single tail expert John Ireland has graciously offered an hour of personal instruction in sensual whips as well!

This is a once in a lifetime chance to learn from one (or maybe two!) of the scene's most respected teachers.

Raffle Tickets will be on sale in the main lobby at The Floating World. Any profits TFW realizes from this raffle will be donated to The Center In Asbury Park to help with their work supporting those in the community affected by HIV/AIDS.

What's new with TFW 08? First of all, we're expanding. The response to TFW 07 was overwhelmingly positive, so we're expanding the event to 60,000SF total. This year we expect 800-1,200 people to attend from all over the US and Canada, and we want to be prepared.

 

This also gives us room to put ALL OF OUR CLASSES IN INDIVIDUAL CLASSROOMS, so we don't have the problems with noise we had last year. We are also expanding the social areas to allow more places to hang out after playtime.

 

Other things we are doing:

• Expanding the cafe hours - so you will have more chances to catch a hot bite or two

• More Meet and Greets and social events

• More artists and performers and an expanded art gallery

• More classes in Scene related art

• Fewer playspace rules

• More training for DMs and Safety staff

• Expanded programs in transgender issues and women's issues

• Night time pony play

• 301 and 401 classes for the more experienced people

• Both unisex and gender-specific restrooms this year, choose what makes you most comfortable.

 

REGION NORTHEAST
EVENTS CALENDAR - AUGUST

1 Ladies In Leather - Ms Philadelphia Leather, Bike Stop, 7pm, Philadelphia PA
1 Club Night - Kindred of Maine, P's Lounge, 9pm, Augusta ME
1 Funk Party - Eagle NYC, 10pm, New York NY
1 Fetish Tools Night - Club Tools, 10pm, Montreal CANADA
2 Bar Night - Utica Tri's MC, That Place, 10pm, Utica NY
2 Bar Night - Twilight Guard, Cedar Brook, 10pm, Westport CT
2 Cigar Party - Hot Ash: DC, Baltimore Eagle, 11pm, Baltimore MD
2 Bar Night - Buffalo Bulldogs, Buddies II, 10pm, Buffalo NY
2 Bar Night - Three Rivers LC, Pittsburgh Eagle, 10pm, Pittsburgh PA
3 Social - Liberty Bears, Bike Stop, 6pm, Philadelphia PA
3 Club Meeting - Centaur MC, DC Eagle, 3pm, Washington DC
3 Club Meeting - Shipmates, Baltimore Eagle, 5:30pm, Baltimore MD
3 Club Meeting - MAsT: Metro New York, The Center, 2pm, New York NY
3 Open Dungeon Party - SigMa, Clubhouse, 8pm, Washington DC
5 Club Meeting - COMMAND, Spike, 7pm, Baltimore MD
7 Business Meeting - Promethean Guard, The Den, 8pm, Somerset NJ
7 Open Meeting - DC Boys of Leather, DC Eagle, 7:15pm, Washington DC
7 Leather Thursday - Rawhide, 9pm, New York NY
7 CODE: Philadelphia - Bike Stop, 9pm, Philadelphia PA
7-10 Master/slave Conference - IMTTA, Crowne Plaza, Washington DC http://www.masterslaveconference.org/
7-10 Kinky Festival, Montreal, Canada www.kinkyfestival.com
8 Presentation - Dom Sub Friends, Paddles, 8pm, New York NY
8-10 FLAG Weekend, Dorchester, MA www.fitslikeaglove.org
9 Bar Night - STARS MC, Club Phoenix, 10pm, Albany NY
9 Bar Night - Spartan MC, Baltimore Eagle, 9pm, Baltimore MD
9 Chapter Meeting - MAsT: New Jersey, 2pm, Jamesburg NJ
9 Bar Night - Twilight Guard, Triangles Cafe, 9:30pm, Danbury CT
9 Play Party/Demo - SigMa, Clubhouse, 8pm, Washington DC
10 Meeting - Minotaurs BC, Frontrunner, 1pm, Manchester NH
10 Meeting - MOB New England, Center For New Words, 1pm, Boston MA
10 Club Meeting - Pennsmen, Paper Moon, 4pm, Harrisburg PA
10 Club Meeting - FIST, Baltimore Eagle, Baltimore MD
12 Meeting - MAsT: DC, 7:30pm, Washington DC
13 Club Night - Highwaymen TNT, DC Eagle, 9pm, Washington DC
14-17 Black BEAT, MD www.blackbeatinc.org
15 Cigar Party - Hot Ash: DC, Tool Shed, 11pm, Washington DC
15-17 The Floating World, Northern NJ www.thefloatingworld.org
16 Bar Night - Leather Central, Leather Central, 10pm, Pittsburgh PA
16 Meeting - LOFT SM Group, G/L Center, 7pm, White Plains NY
16 Meeting - MPs Northeast, Downstairs Cafe, 10pm, Portsmouth PA
16 Club Meeting - Long Island Ravens, LI Eagle, 7pm, Long Island NY
16 Bar Night - Rochester Rams, Bachelor Forum, 9pm, Rochester NY
16 Bar Night - Harbor Masters, Blackstones, 9pm, Portland ME
16 Bar Night - NePA Leathermen, Silhouette Lounge, 9pm, Scranton PA
16 Kink of the Month - SigMa, Clubhouse, 8pm, Washington DC
17 Fetish Sunday - Leather Central, Leather Central, 4pm, Pittsburgh PA
17 Beer Blast - Highwaymen TNT, DC Eagle, 6pm, Washington DC
17 Cigar Party - Garbuds, Buddies, 4pm, Buffalo NY
21 Social Meeting - Promethean Guard, The Den, 8pm, Somerset NJ
21 Meeting - Defenders, Dignity Center, Washington DC
22 Bar Night - Syracuse Men's Club, Charades, 10pm, Syracuse NY
22 Presentation - Dom Sub Friends, Paddles, 8pm, New York NY
23 Mid Atlantic Community Boot Black - Phoenix, 2pm, Baltimore MD
23 Bar Night - Buffalo Bulldogs, Mickey's, 10pm, Buffalo NY
23 Club Meeting - Shipmates, DC Eagle, 9pm, Baltimore MD
24 Meeting - MAST: New York, 3pm, New York NY
28-31 Montreal Fetish Weekend, Montreal, Canada fetishweekend.com
30 Cigar Party - Hot Ash: Hartford, Chez Est, 9pm, Hartford CT

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

SigMa; Washington, DC

New England Dungeon Society; Boston, MA

Boston-TNG; Boston, MA

F.L.A.G. (Fits Like A Glove); North Datmouth, MA

The Mission; Central NJ / Eastern PA

Paddles; New York, NY

NY Bondage Club; New York; NY

The Burgh Munch; Pittsburgh, PA

Hather's Garden; Providence, RI

Rose and Thorn; Burlington, VT

 The Society; Hartford, CT