Date: Thu, 26 Nov 1998 10:06:36 -0800 From: Eros Publishing Subject: Press Release ISSUE #11, November 23 1998 BEYOND THE EDGE CAFE FETISH GAZETTE FETISH GAZETTE FETISH GAZETTE an occasional newsletter about fetish (and other) activities at BEYOND THE EDGE CAFE 703 E. PIKE SEATTLE, WA 98122 206-325-6829 ladysun@eskimo.com www.powerotic.com/BTE/ "Old rituals call us to the place we started out, the edge" Madeline DeFrees "Shadegrown Tobacco" BTE UNIVERSITY UPCOMING CLASSES: Friday, November 27: Polyamory -- is it for you? Join us as we explore the often dangerous, but usually satisfying world of open relationships. We'll attempt to define monogamy (good luck!) and also discuss polyfidelity. Allena will host a panel/discussion. Bring your questions, ideas and experiences. Friday, December 11: Flogging 101 Eric M. will be presenting a hands-on workshop. He will give some pointers on how to construct a flogger, how to use a flogger and then give the participants a chance to try what they've learned. BTEU starts at 7:00 PM and goes to 9:00 PM. It is generally followed by a Friday Night Fetish Party from 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM. IMPORTANT! If you are planning to have dinner before the classes, please try to arrive before 6:00 PM. The kitchen gets backed up when everyone arrives at once and it can be disturbing to have food brought downstairs during the classes. Thanks. WOMEN'S PARTY THIS MONTH Beyond the Edge Cafe will be hosting our monthly play party Sunday, November 29. This month it is women only. Besides great food and play, we will be having a fisting demonstration and a "quirt fight" for your entertainment. Cost is $15, which includes dinner and play. The evening starts at 6:00 PM and goes until at least midnight. If you are interested in attending and haven't attended a Sunday party before please e-mail Allena at ladysun@eskimo.com. If you have attended Sunday parties in the past and plan to attend this one, please RSVP to the cafe or Allena. RSVP SOON! HOLIDAY FORMAL DINNER AND FUNDRAISER December 12th, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Seattle Mr. Leather Billy Lane will be hosting our first formal holiday dinner at BTE on Saturday, December 12. There will be entertainment throughout the evening, raffles and other surprises. Ralph will be preparing a special menu just for the occasion. Seating will be between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The cost will $20 and a percentage of the proceeds will go to The Leather Archives and Pride Foundation. Reservations are required and seating is limited, so RSVP today. Please leave your phone number when you call. RETURN TO HEAVEN a Men's only party hosted by BTE and Mr. Mason. On Friday December 18, BTE will be hosting an all men's party at the cafe. The party will start at 10:00 PM and go until the wee hours of the morning. Seattle Mr. Leather, Billy Lane will be guest DMing and adult Film Star, Kyle Brandon will be performing for your pleasure. There will be a dungeon (of course), diverse play areas, an erotic video lounge and much more. The cost will be $20 and include refreshments. Stay tuned for more information. RSVP Please. DECEMBER ARTIST, RUETER The Works of Rueter Reception, Thursday December 3, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Rueter (roy-tur) is an artist who was brought to the Northwest as a child be a roving band of Carpathian werewolves. He escaped the werewolves and got some clothes, but never really fit in with Human society. Being slightly color blind (on of the symptoms of Lycanthropy) he works mostly in black and white, creating images of a twisted utopia where everything is allowed and nothing is forbidden. He feels that sexuality, in all its stunning varieties, has been beaten and caged by an ignorant society, and must be freed. To do this, of course, he will need YOUR help. His stark stylized graphics, with their emphasis on eroticism and intense sexual interplay, carry his message of sexual freedom and personal responsibility. Rueter also does tattoo designs, fantasy art, comix and commissioned pieces. ARTIST TOM TANAKA RETURNS TO BTE FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY Tom Tanaka will be doing quick sketch oil portraits during Fetish Night on Saturday, December 5. These oils are perfect for Holiday gift giving. The cost is $20 for an 8x10 portrait and $30 for two people. NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION! Put on your fancy clothes and come to BTE for our New Year's Eve Party. There will be a formal buffet dinner, toast at midnight, party favors and a variety of entertainment, along with all kinds of opportunities to play. If you like the Space Needle's fireworks they are visible from our front door, weather permiting. The cost is $50 per couple which will purchase you your own "keys" to the cafe. Tickets/keys will only be sold prior to New Year's Eve. No sales at the door. The keys will fit the front door lock and be your way in and out. This will make for effortless entry by eliminating the need for a door person and dealing with cash on a party night. JOIN THE CAMARILLA Kindred Games (Camarilla) The Camarilla meets at Beyond the Edge Cafe for Live Action Role Play (LARP) Kindred games on the 2nd & 3rd Sundays of the month. Check-in is at 5:30 PM with game on at 6:30 PM. Beyond the Edge Cafe and the LARP are closed to the general public at this time. If you would like information about joining the Camarilla, please visit our local website at: http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Zone/1434/ or send e-mail tocamstuff@vampire.tamu.edu or to T. Walker at: javanut@wolfenet.com and please mention where you found this information. Thank You! BODY FLUIDS AND YOU There has been a disturbing amount of laxity at our private parties when it comes to dealing with body fluids. There have been several incidences when cum soaked or bloody papers products have been left unattended on upstairs tables. There was even one incident of two Tops attempting to pour water in the rectum of a bottom. Watersports (even of that kind) are not allowed at parties. We are asking those of you who attend private parties to be conscious of how you deal with body fluids. If you are sitting naked on chairs please sit on a towel (if you didn't bring one, ask a DM or one of the hosts.). If you are going to do bloodsports try to bring your own plastic tarps (again, if necessary ask a DM or one of the hosts). While we don't (at this time) require safe sex practices, we do encourage the use of condoms and gloves. This is not only for your protection but also keeps fluid contact with others and equipment at a minimum. One requirement is that you cleanup after yourselves. It only takes a couple of minutes to wipe down a play station, even if the only body fluid is sweat. We will attempt to keep a shelf downstairs supplied with cleaning supplies, tarps, sharps containers and towels. Thank you for attending to this matter. UPCOMING EVENTS IN DECEMBER AT BEYOND THE EDGE December 1, Tuesday The Women's Welcoming Committee. A meeting for all women interested in BDSM. Especially geared for women new to the community. WWC meets upstairs the first Tuesday of every month. 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM December 2, Wednesday SPECTRUM A discussion group for all female-born, male identified persons. SPECTRUM meets the first Wednesday of every month. 7:00 PM December 3, Thursday Artist Reception for Rueter. Come see this months collection erotic SM art. 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM December 4, Friday SSMUT (Seattle Sado-Masochism Unabashed Talk) A facilitated, roundtable discussion about B/D, S/M and other sexual alternatives and an opportunity for anyone to talk about their experiences or ask questions. SSMUT strives to provide an atmosphere where philosophies can take form and be shared. 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM December 5, Saturday Artist, Tom Tanaka is returning to BTE to do quick sketch oil portraits. 10:00 PM to ? $20 to $30 December 8, Tuesday The Men's Welcoming Committee. A meeting for all men interested in BDSM. Especially geared for men new to the community. The MWC meets upstairs the second Tuesday of every month. 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM December 11, Friday BTE University Flogging 101. Join Eric M. for a hands-on flogging workshop. Workshops precede the Friday Night Fetish Parties 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM $5 December 11 Friday Fetish Night. All the fun of Saturday Night with more room to play. 9:30 PM to 1:30 PM $5.00 December 12 Saturday Formal Fetish Holiday Dinner Fundraiser. Join Seattle Mr. Leather, Billy Lane for a fancy dinner, lots of entertainment, a raffle and a fundraiser for two good causes. (The Leather Archives and The Pride Foundation). You MUST RSVP. Seating between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, dinner at 7:00 PM $20 per person December 18, Friday Return To Heaven, Men's Only Play Party. 10:00 PM until ? $20 December 22, Tuesday No Safeword Writer's Group. The No SafeWord Writers Group (NSWG) exists to provide mutual support for our members literary efforts. Support is in the form of critique and commentary on each others work, information about publishing opportunities and discussion of issues facing writers. Our focus is erotic writing - but we welcome anyone who writes. The only requirement is to write and be respectful of others. For more information contact Ambrose McNibble at: a_mcnibble@halcyon.com. 6:30 PM until ? free December 22, Tuesday SOS (Sister's of Sin) Social club for women who are into BDSM. Monthly planning meeting. 7:30 to ? December 24, Christmas Eve we will close at 5:00 PM December 25, CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS December 31, Thursday New Years Eve Play Party.(pansexual. Join us for a great dinner, entertainment, party favors and a toast at midnight. (You can see the Space Needle's fireworks from our front door) Call the cafe or send e-mail for more information. 7:00PM until ? $50 per couple. Presales only! January 1, 1999 We will be closed (so we can all recuperate from the New Years Eve Play Party!) Every Thursday we host a "twisted twelve step" for our friends in recovery. 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Every Saturday Night we hold our Fetish Dinners from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Reservations recommended. Call the cafe for more information. Every Saturday Night from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM we have Fetish Night. $8.00 Call the cafe for more information. Beyond The Edge Cafe also caters, both in-house and on site. Try out our "Breakfast in Bed For As Many Can Fit in a Bed" catering special. We have space for rent, for both meetings and play. Call the cafe for more information. OUR WEBPAGE is www.powerotic.com/BTE/ E-mail to ladysun@eskimo.com "Old rituals call us to the place we started out, the edge." Madeline DeFrees "Shadegrown Tobacco" http://www.wolfenet.com/~aubrey/aubrey.htm