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 DECEMBER EVENTS Saturday, 12/1, 4-6 pm -- S. Bear Bergman's A RE-INTRODUCTION TO THE ONLY-MOSTLY-DEAD ART OF CHIVALRY (Now! With 200% More Feminism!)
Everyone's heard the stories: men who get kneed in the balls for holding open a door, youngsters who sprawl on bus seats while elders stand, the myth of the handkerchief-carrying gentleman, and all the rest. What, exactly, do girls women people want in the world of chivalry? How can a modern gentleperson be courteous without being sexist or a suckup? And while we're at it - who goes through the door first, again? Talk a little about the principles, and then learn a lot about the mechanics of walking in public (vs. walking in private, natch), and a whole lot more. S. Bear Bergman is a writer, a theater artist, an instigator, a gender-jammer, and a good example of what happens when you overeducate a contrarian. Ze is also the author of Butch Is a Noun (Suspect Thoughts Press, 2006) and three award-winning solo performances, as well as a frequent contributor to anthologies on all manner of topics. Reserve at mail@sexandculture.org or 415-255-1155 At CSC, 1519 Mission btw. 11th and South Van Ness Sunday, 12/2, 2-4 pm -- WRITING WITH [ToAboutForAroundBehind] GENDER with S. Bear Bergman Gender, its uses and its discontents for writers: A 2hr. workshop designed to get writers thinking about the language of gender, its vernacular and lexicon and ways of making itself heard in writing, and then figuring out personal, useful ways to turn that to their advantage. This workshop is appropriate for any one who can form a sentence, regardless of hir experience as a writer: from novelists writing transgendered characters to transfolk writing about their experiences to academics tackling queer theory to people still exploring the nature of their gender and sexuality in private writing to absolutely anyone else. Feedback opportunities will be provided but not required. S. Bear Bergman is a writer, a theater artist, an instigator, a gender-jammer, and a good example of what happens when you overeducate a contrarian. Ze is also the author of Butch Is a Noun (Suspect Thoughts Press, 2006) and three award-winning solo performances, as well as a frequent contributor to anthologies on all manner of topics. Reserve at mail@sexandculture.org or 415-255-1155 At CSC, 1519 Mission btw. 11th and South Van Ness Sunday, 12/2, 7-10 pm -- THEATER SKILLS FOR BETTER SEX with S. Bear Bergman People with improvisational theater training know three things you don't about how to make a scene out of nothing, and/or keep one going if it gets away from you. Excellent for eager newbies and jaded ancients, the straightest of couples and the queerest alike will learn how to seamlessly become new characters, take old standbys in new directions, and incorporate new ideas, handy props, and changes of scene on the fly without missing a beat. Inventive, snappy, and lots of fun -- even if you've never stepped on a stage in your life! Participation required. S. Bear Bergman is a writer, a theater artist, an instigator, a gender-jammer, and a good example of what happens when you overeducate a contrarian. Ze is also the author of Butch Is a Noun (Suspect Thoughts Press, 2006) and three award-winning solo performances, as well as a frequent contributor to anthologies on all manner of topics. Reserve at mail@sexandculture.org or 415-255-1155 At CSC, 1519 Mission btw. 11th and South Van Ness Monday, 12/3, 7 pm -- ADVANCED NUDE YOGAPLAY FOR MEN (experienced, partner-oriented) Advanced Nude yogaplay is for men with yoga experience and is held first Mondays at CSC, holiday weekends excepted. Sessions last approximately 80 minutes and feature classic partner-oriented yoga poses with a focus on kundalini breath and intention. Sessions are $20 each (no one turned away for lack of funds). Mats are available for rental at $5. RSVPS are *essential* for this class: thom@tgpraxis.net or 415.505.8980. Visit thom grexa phillips' site for details and about additional programs and events throughout the year: At CSC, 1519 Mission, Suite 1 (btw. 11th and South Van Ness) Saturday, December 8, 2 pm -- NATURAL SEXUAL HEALTH Natural Sexual Health Most of us know to look at our lifestyle habits like diet, stress levels, and exercise to lower blood pressure, fix cholesterol, and improve our overall health. But did you know that you can use these same types of interventions to improve your sex life? Join us for a fun and lively workshop covering food, herbs, exercise, anatomy & physiology of sexual response, embodiment techniques, and other aspects of natural health to get the most out of your sex life. Topics we'll cover include:
There'll be herbal and food aphrodesiacs for you to taste. This class is appropriate for any adult of any gender and any sexual orientation. Bring your questions, your palate, and an open mind! BARI MANDELBAUM is a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Herbalist, and Wellness Coach. Her professional specialties include diet and lifestyle management of blood sugar imbalances and disorders, autoimmune diseases, digestive disorders and dysfunction, and hormone imbalance. She is registered and board-certified through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) and the Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board. Ms. Mandelbaum has been providing holistic nutrition and wellness services to individuals and groups since 2002. Reserve at mail@sexandculture.org or 415-255-1155 At CSC, 1519 Mission btw. 11th and South Van Ness Sunday, December 9, 5-9 pm: NUDE AID ART-MAKING AND TAKEAWAY EVENT BENEFITS CENTER FOR SEX & CULTURE
Our celebrity hosts: Nina Hartley and Sharon Mitchell! Last year's Nude Aid was the Center for Sex & Culture's single most successful benefit. Donors, models, artists and special guests from Nude Aid 2007 included Leonard Nimoy, Annie Sprinkle, Candye Kane, Charles Gatewood, Nina Hartley, Eric Kroll, Sharon Mitchell, Candida Royalle, Winston Smith, Jonathan Solo, Scarlot Harlot, Ruby Pearl, Madison Young, Jennifer Blowdryer, Isis Starr, Melissa Gira, Gloria Leonard, David Steinberg, Matt Sachs, and many more! Nude Aid's 2008 lineup will be announced shortly; for a frequently-updated listing of artists, donors, performers and other participants please come back to see the Events page at wwwsexandculture.org. Nude Aid is again being produced by erotic writer and burlesque performer Lady Monster, who has just returned from a tour with Leonard Nimoy; and Dr. Carol Queen. Want to make or donate art, model, volunteer to help run the event, or otherwise become involved with Nude Aid? Get in touch by emailing carol@sexandculture.org or calling 415-255-1155. When: December 9, 2007; doors 5-8 pm Friday, 12/14, 7:30 and 9:30 -- FROM NEW YORK! THE PORNO JIM SHOW!
Porno Jim, New York City's professor of porn, will be performing The Porno Jim Show at the Center for Sexuality and Culture on December 14.
Porno Jim believes that America Needs Better Porn. So much of today's pornography is bland, formulaic crap that it is stunting the growth of the sexually inexperienced people in our country. How are men and women ever going to get good in bed if the only examples they see are unrealistic and boring? Fortunately, there is some great porn being made today, and The Porno Jim Show will help you find it! Show times are 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM. Tickets are $15. You can check out Porno Jim's podcast at pornojim.com At CSC, 1519 Mission St. SF Saturday, 12/15, 7:30 -- SF in Exile Proudly Presents HOMO FOR THE HOLIDAYS SF IN EXILE Proudly Presents: Saturday, December 15th, 2007 Saturday, 12/22, 6 pm -- CSC HOLIDAY SOIREE Join us for a convivial gathering to support and celebrate another year for the Center for Sex & Culture! No charge for the early evening, though feel free to bring a few nibbles or libations to share, and gifts to the Center will be very warmly and gratefully welcomed. Donors giving $100 or more will receive their choice of thank you gifts: a copy of Visionaire, a beautiful boxed photo book; one of Michael Rosen's gorgeous photo books featuring the Bay Area sex communities; or a dvd from Australia's abbywinters.com. At 8 pm we'll open the doors for an 8:30 pm show -- $10, waived for members and donors. Join Carol Queen, storyteller Gigi Bisson, Tobi Hill-Meyer (all the way from Oregon!), Horehound Stillpoint, Rubenesque Burlesque, and more! Will we sing dirty holiday songs? We just might! Bring all your friends who are too alienated or sensible to travel long distances through the snow to visit relatives -- let's have a lovely sex-positive (and maybe just a little twisted) evening of holiday cheer! At CSC, 1519 Mission between 11th and South Van Ness Monday, 12/24, 7:30-8:30 door -- the SF JACKS For more about this fellowship of men who like to j/o in the company of other like-minded men, visit www.sfjacks.com Wednesday, 12/26, 7:30 pm -- THE EROTIC READING CIRCLE Come read with us! Bring your newest story, one you're hoping to revise (respectful listening and helpful comments guaranteed), or your Happy Hour coicktail napkin with a new erotic haiku scribbled on it. $5 donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. At CSC, 1519 Mission. |
Held this year at the Design District's beautiful club Mighty! Here's how the Nude Aid art-making and giveaway event works: Admission to Nude Aid is $20-40 (sliding scale). This entitles each guest to watch as artists make art, live, with live nearly-nude and fetish-clad models to inspire them. Each guest can choose a piece of art to take home, and may purchase additional tickets (also $20-40) to trade for additional paintings, drawings, photos, sculptures, collages, or body prints. Guests can also cover holiday shopping needs by purchasing more art and desirables from Nude Aid's silent auction. Mighty's cash bar will be open, "whores d'oeuvres" served, DJs will spin, and occasional stage performances will liven the event. Nude Aid will take place on Sunday, December 9th. Doors open at 5 and close at 8; event ends at 9.
The Porno Jim Show is an hilarious exploration of the state of pornography here in the 21st century. Come hear Porno Jim explain why we need more female orgasms in porn, why Belladonna is the greatest porn star in the world, and how the right porn can improve your sexual skills. (We suggest you bring a date!) These ideas are illustrated with a unique collection of video clips ranging from the unbelievably sexy to the truly bizarre.