Luna's Lust List Lunes: Buxom Babes Vintage *Valentine's Day Edition*

Buxom Babes Vintage 1940's Pink Slip $54.00 

 
I love vintage lingerie...I have a few pieces that I love. Valentine's day is coming up and I'd love to add something like this to my collection! It's totally cute and totally my size.  I think my sweetie wouldn't mind me cooking up some breakfast with this and some maribou slippers on ;)

Black, Gay, & Here to Stay..We ARE Your Family

Last Monday, Jess and I got up early and headed over to Lucy Florence Cafe to meet up with the amazing people from the Jordan Rustin Coalition and the Here to Stay Coalition to join the over 100 people Marching in the GLBT Contingent for the Kingdom Day Parade in Los Angeles.  Take a look at some of the pictures from that day:

Here's some press we got:

So Cal Public Radio
Towleroad 


It was a super amazing experience for me, not only because I got to march in solidarity next to my bff and my girlfriend, but because most of the reactions of the people on the street were POSITIVE!!!! People were clapping and giving us thumbs up it was so beautiful.  I personally only encountered ONE woman who was giving us a thumbs down.  I looked straight at her, blew her kisses *and threw imaginary glitter on her* and kept it pushing.  I wasn't going to let her slow my roll. 

Our friend (and 1/3rd of the Dapper Bois) Kiana made a beautiful video that's going to turn into a short film.  Check it out:

One of the highlights of this week.

Wednesday included this:

This:

A hot femme, an even hotter boi and talk about politics in CA. #lifeisgood

Fashion for the Bois: Keil James Patrick

It's no surprise that I love my bois Dapper. And as one of the official Dapper Boi wives, I'm always on the look out for amazing accouterments to complement the special Dapper Boi in my life. I came across Kiel James Patrick on-line and I'm IN LOVE! Their website states: 

 "The concept for the Kiel James Patrick brand, and the original KJP bracelets, began when I was in prep school. I used to shop in antique and vintage clothing stores, and rummage through friends' attics, always looking for classic-styled clothing from an older era that was long forgotten.

I ultimately became obsessed with the simplicity and superior craftsmanship of old clothing. This was something you could no longer find in current fashions. Family tartans, English regimental stripes, high quality woven wool from Scotland and Ireland, and jacquard woven silk ties captured my imagination from a fashion design standpoint."

Check out some of my favorite designs: 

 Tristam Calm Waters $58

Moll Flanders $58

Brinkley Pearlton Cape Summer $40 

 

Blackwell Hook and Net $35 

 My Pal Rusty $35   

Battle on Gannon $35 

 Havleposh Nemilee $88

Aren't they great?! You can even customize the button colors on the bracelets. I love the look of these bracelets and it seems that they're made from quality textiles. An extra plus, they're all made in the USA.  Check out all the different designs at http://www.kieljamespatrick.com/

What do you think? Would you buy one of these bracelets? Buy one for the dapper boi in your life? 

get OUT: Free Workshops at The Pleasure Chest

Here at Creative Xicana, we're I'm very open to learning new things, in all aspects.  Here are some cool classes that are coming up that are free! So how about learning something new this year to spice up your sex life? More info on www.ThePleasureChest.com or their Facebook Page

Free workshops for a sexier 2011

New Year’s resolutions are usually a bummer.  How many years have you resolved to go the gym regularly, eat more veggies and drink less booze, only to lose steam by mid February? We believe that the best resolutions are the ones that make your life more pleasurable. So, this year, why not resolve to have better sex? We’ve got a series of fun and totally free workshops that will help make 2011 your sexiest year yet.

1/19 @ 8pm- Impact Play: Spanking, Flogging & More
Learn the finer (and rougher) points of impact play. Discover the difference between sensation play and psychological spanking. We’ll cover negotiation, safety, types of hits, and the pros and cons of floggers, whips, bare hands and other instruments of discipline.

1/24 @ 8pm- The Ultimate O
Maybe you’ve never had one, maybe you have but you’re still not sure what all the fuss is about, or maybe you’re an orgasm overachiever with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Whatever your reason for taking this class, you’ll learn all about anatomy, techniques for coming with a partner or solo, how masturbation can help you expand your orgasm, G-spot orgasms, anal orgasms, and, of course, our Sex Specialists’ favorite tips and toys.

1/26 @ 8pm- Tantra for Better Sex with Jim Michael
In this Tantra class, Jim Michael will guide you toward discovering fresh ways to explore and experience your partner. You’ll learn techniques and tools to expand intimacy and sexual pleasure using touch, breathing, and other sensory exercises. This safe Tantric exploration space is created to expand and deepen your contact and connection with your partner and yourself! Wear comfortable clothing. To learn more about Jim Michael, MA in Counseling Psychology, visit www.tantracoach.com.

2/2 @ 8pm- Positions for Pleasure with Jamye Waxman
Think you know every sex position there is? Sex educator Jamye Waxman
will take you on a back-bending, mind-expanding, stand up, sit down, lie back ride through positions for pleasure. You’ll learn how to get the best angle for g-spot pleasure, tips on combining clitoral stimulation, and techniques guys can use to last longer. Jamye will also talk about positions for people with different levels of flexibility, ways to use props to make things easier and more fun, and the best positions to use during pregnancy.

2/9 @ 8pm- Suck It, Lick It, Love It
Our Sex Specialists share tips and tricks to get you in the spirit of giving and receiving amazing oral sex. We’ll cover anatomy basics, giving mind-blowing blow-jobs, eating pussy like a pro, lending your mouth a hand (literally) to please your partner, and the best toys to accessorize your licks, sucks, and squeezes.

          2/22 @ 8pm- Anal Pleasure 101 with Tristan Taormino

In her most popular workshop, one she has taught around the world for over 10 years, Tristan introduces you to the world of anal pleasure. In this funny, educational class, she covers a wide variety of topics, including: myths about anal sex; anal anatomy, the G-spot, and the prostate; basic preparation and hygiene; lubes, anal toys, and safer sex; anal penetration for beginners, and much more! Learn the facts about this exciting, yet often misunderstood, form of pleasure and get all your questions answered.

Brown Boi Project Now Accepting Apps! Due by Jan 24th

I loveeeee me some Brown Bois (that's no surprise)! I have several MOC friends whom have gone through this program and it's beautiful to see the bond that this program creates within the people who go through it. Below is some application info, hurry and get your application in! Good luck!

Dear Brown Bois and Supporters,
We are excited to open applications for our March (2-6th) and June (8th-12th) Brown Boi Project Leadership Retreats. These retreats work to build leadership, economic self-sufficiency, and health of young masculine of center womyn, trans men, and straight/queer men of color. Please note that the application will be open until Monday, January 24th. After that folks will need to sign up for our listserv to receive the fall application.

What are we looking for?

Our Brown Bois come from all walks of life. Some are clothing designers, aspiring police officers, social justice leaders, culinary wizards, and social entrepreneurs. What sets them apart is a vision to make the world a better place than they found it. They each demonstrate leadership potential, whether that is on the streets, online, or within a community based organization.
Brown Bois all have a strong commitment to becoming their best self. They are willing to stretch themselves, learn new things, and be a teacher to others. They might not know how to get where they want to go but they come into this experience with openness to getting closer on their own path. They are looking for a community of brown bois to support them on their own journey and are excited to be a resource to that community in return.

The Brown Boi Project Leadership Retreats are designed for young leaders (35 and under) that have fewer than 7 years of experience in their field and are looking to reinforce their potential with a strong foundation of skills and self-awareness.

If you are accepted into the program the BBP will cover your travel, food, and lodging expenses so that you can join us.
We look forward to hearing from you!

APPLY NOW

B. Cole
Founder & Director
The Brown Boi Project

Freedom From Fear Award. Nominations open!

The Freedom From Fear Award is a new national award that will honor fifteen ordinary people who have committed extraordinary acts of courage on behalf of immigrants and refugees—individuals who have taken a risk, set an example, and inspired others to awareness or action. The award seeks to honor unsung heroes who are not professional advocates. Based on nominations from people like you, awardees will receive a $5,000 cash award.

More info at www.freedomfromfearaward.com 

get OUT: Reading of blu by Virginia Grise at LATC

get OUT: Strapping Lasses: A multi-media fashion show

I was over at The Curvy Fashionista and heard about this amazing event!

'STRAPPING LASSES'

01/20/11

7pm-9pm

Join us for a
MULTI-MEDIA FASHION SHOW & SOIREE
featuring the Avant-Garde Lingerie of
MARLIES DEKKERS

•The title "STRAPPING LASSES" refers both to the Jenette Bras' ideal of strong, competent women, and the linear, multi-strap design that is the hallmark of Marlies Dekkers.

• STRAPPING LASSES is a different approach to presenting fashion. It's Retail Theater.

• Jenette Bras will transform itself for the night to stage an unconventional fashion presentation in which modern dancers, styled in avant-garde lingerie perform choreographed vignettes, by choreographer Rosanna Gamson.

• Guests will circulate into a multi-media environment, enjoying DJ sets and hosted cocktails, while qualified women may, if they wish, be fitted in stunning Marlies Dekkers bra sets.•Visit the Jenette Bras Facebook page to RSVP

I'm so excited (and sad that I didn't know about this earlier) that there's a space for people to go get bras that start at a D cup! I'm so excited!  Follow Jenette on Twitter and "Like" Jennette Bras on Facebook or go to her website for more info.

Shout out to Marie of The Curvy Fashionista for hipping me to this event. Make sure to check Marie out on Twitter and "Like" her Facebook page.
 

Green 2011: COMPOST

One of our New Year resolutions is to try to live a more "Green" lifestyle.  We are recycling more, using our stainless steel containers and have started to COMPOST!!! I'm so excited about this  (I know, it's kind of weird...) Well, I've found out that if you live in Los Angeles, there's a compost program!

According to the LA Bureau of Sanitation website "Green waste from your yard and garden accounts for approximately 25% of the material being hauled from your home each week. By composting, you can improve your soil for a more productive vegetable or flower garden, and help your community at the same time."

The City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation has a FREE Compost Workshop every month and an opportunity to purchase compost bins at a VERY DISCOUNTED price (normally $80 you get it for $20).  See the schedule below for workshops and bin sale dates.  You can get more info on this program on their website!

Do any of you compost? Do you have any tips for living a more green lifestyle?

FRIDAY SCHEDULE	SATURDAY SCHEDULE
Bin Sales Only 2nd Friday of the Month Hours Of Operation: 9:00 AM To 1:00 PM	Workshops & Bin Sales 4th Saturday of The Month Hours Of Operation: 10:00 AM To 12:00 PM
January 14, 2011	January 22, 2011
February 11, 2011	February 26, 2011
March 11, 2011	March 26, 2011
April 8, 2011	April 23, 2011
May 13, 2011	May 21, 2011 *Change due to holiday
June 10, 2011	June 25, 2011
July 8, 2011	July 23, 2011
August 12, 2011	August 27, 2011
September 9, 2011	September 24, 2011
October 14, 2011	October 22, 2011
November 4, 2011 *Change due to holiday	November 19, 2011 *Change due to holiday
December 9, 2011	No December, Saturday Event

get OUT: Love & Live LA

1.11.11 | LOVE & LIVE L.A.
7pm @ KIWA, 3471 w. 8th St

ADELBERT MARTIN LEYNES• ANA AJTUN• DAVID PHILLIPS PHOTOGRAPHY• FURIS• INNER CITY DWELLERS•
LA MINA CIRCLE|GRASSHOPPER• LEILA STEINBERG|A.I.M.• MATT SEDILLO• ONE IMAGINATION COLLECTIVE•
...RAUL GONZALEZ|MICTLAN MURALS• RELAT8• RON CLARK PHOTOGRAPHY• SANDRA LUNA PHOTOGRAPHY• SHOSHANA VOGEL• SONJI• SUE JIN KIM•
SUMMER YOUTH ORGANIZING ACADEMY• TRACI KATO-KIRIYAMA |TUESDAY NIGHT PROJECTS•

OPEN MIC- EARLY SIGN UP IS ENCOURAGED

FREE ADMISSION|loveandlivela@gmail.com

1.11.11 is the beginning of a series of events that will take place in different spaces throughout L.A., to openly and collectively support the artistic and sustainable nourishment of our communities. Through the night, we'll hear from local L.A. artists, see our truths lit up on photo and video, and feel the beauty of sharing our reflections of loving and living L.A., day to day.

At the core, by representing and supporting individuals, orgs and collectives who are already active and invested in this journey, our intentions are to continue encouraging the exchanges and expressions of our experiences, inspirations, and practical means of loving & living where we do & where we are from. Love and Live L.A. is about celebrating and humbly assisting in the transformative work and the art of life being manifested from the people of our city. It would be a blessing if you would be there.

Bay Area Casting Call for Staged Reading of Boys That Pray (new play by D'Lo)

Greetings Family and Friends, please read the very detailed and descriptive casting notice and share with people you might think would be interested in this project.

Boys that Pray is a play about masculine women/ folks of color who identify with or whose lived experience reflects that of the transgendered community in their gender presentation. The play tackles issues of masculine voices within the feminist/womanist movement and the lives of those who live under the margin of where the LGBTQ/Queer community conducts all their policy change and equal rights agendas. This is a soul-filled piece on surviving, being examples of surviving and maintaining sanity in an exclusive world where boys that pray are prey to intolerance and close-mindedness. This piece is dedicated to the unspoken emotion attached to the forgotten bodies in this battle to live wholly and holy in society.

Just because “he” is used a lot does not mean that these are boys who consider themselves transgendered.

This play is having it’s staged reading on June 28th, but since the playwright is casting queer masculine-of-center people who might have not had any acting experience, the process is starting early.

Many will be asked to join the workshop process and from there, the production team will cast for the stage reading. The actors involved in the stage reading will be different than the actors in the future production in 2012.

Casting Please email: dlocokidla@yahoo.com with the subject “Boys That Pray”

Please send some details about yourself (basically anything you want to share with us) and a picture or headshot.

Where, When and What to Bring will be emailed to you once we hear from you.

There will be no sides. We are trying to schedule the audition dates for Saturday Jan 15th, 2011. But please wait for the confirmation email.

NO ACTING EXPERIENCE/PAST PERFORMANCE HISTORY IS REQUIRED.

Any stud/boi/ag/butch/transguy/transman/genderqueer/androgynous (masculine of center) can audition if they think that they fit any of the characters below OR can dance (the piece involves movement and some dance).

NOTE: If you are a masculine female-bodied person who DOES NOT fit any of the roles but would still like to be a part of the workshop process, please also come and audition. There will be other opportunities aside from this play that participants will be able to perform/act etc.

Must be willing to commit to this process in the BAY AREA – rehearsals will mostly be in San Francisco, though sometimes in Oakland.

- Take acting and vocal training classes and movement work on certain evenings/weekends throughout the months of January through June.

- Commit to a Staged Reading of the work in June.

Dr. Brownbird – White, age 25-45. Must be strong actor to handle playing “older” regardless of actual age. Must also be able to speak like David Attenborough.

The Holy Trinidad:

Diggy – Any tone of black/brown skin. (This role has already been cast for the full production, but will not be in the staged reading.) The poet, the romantic, the one who craves to be with the boys as a place of refuge.

Davin - Person of Color. The eldest of the crew. He is silent for the most part with his thought process, is direct in his way of being in this world and battles seeing “appearing to be strong” and “striving to be communicative” as polar opposites.

Ducky – Light or Lighter shade of brown/black skin, but not white passing. The youngest of the crew. He is lighthearted and loves going to the club.

get OUT: Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities Winter 2011 Events *FREE*

 

 

~ These exciting events are open to everyone. You do not need to be a student to attend one or all of these ~

Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities

Winter 2011 Events

 

The Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities is a university-wide, interdisciplinary center housed in the College of Arts and Letters. The Mission of the CSGS is to promote cutting-edge research and scholarship in gender and sexuality at the intersections of race, class, religion, ability, and nation. We maintain that empowering and socially relevant knowledge is generated most effectively through close interdisciplinary collaboration among scholars, students, and community members, both on and off campus.

 

Open House; Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities

Thursday, January 27, 3:15 pm

King Hall D4051

Meet and mingle with the faculty, staff, and students involved with the Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities, a university-wide interdisciplinary center housed in the College of Arts and Letters. The Center’s mission is to promote cutting-edge research and scholarship in gender and sexuality at the intersections of race, class, religion, ability, and nation.

Imagining Black Boyhoods: A Talk by Dr. Michael Dumas

Monday, February 7, 4:30 pm

Los Angeles Room AB, 3^rd floor, University-Student Union

Dr. Michael Dumas, Assistant Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis of Education at Cal State Long Beach, argues that the absence of Black boys in the public imagination of childhood and in popular and academic discussions of Black males and masculinity have rendered Black boyhood both unimagined and unimaginable. 

The “Q” Word: Are We Queer, Gay, or Does it Really Matter?

Tuesday, February 15, 4:30 pm

U-SU Theatre, 1^st floor, University-Student Union

Students, scholars, activists, and everyday people discuss the merits and challenges of using the various words and social identity markers used to describe the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community.

A Crushing Love

Thursday, February 17, 6:15 pm

U-SU Theatre, 1^st floor, University-Student Union

A Crushing Love, Sylvia Morales’ sequel to her groundbreaking history of Chicana women, Chicana (1979), honors the achievements of five activist Latinas – Dolores Huerta, Elizabeth “Betita” Martinez, Cherrie Moraga, Alicia Escalante, and Martha Cotera – and considers how they balanced single motherhood and activism. Directed by Sylvia Morales, 2009, 58 minutes.

 

APA Attitudes toward LGBTIQ Matters: Results of a Pilot Study

Wednesday, March 9, 3:15 pm

Los Angeles Room C, 3^rd floor, University-Student Union

Dr. Gina Masequesmay, professor of Asian American Studies at CSUN, shares her latest research on Asian Pacific American attitudes toward issues related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer/questioning community.

 

Presented by the Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities, and co-sponsored by Cross Cultural Centers, College of Arts and Letters, Gender & Sexuality Resource Center, Chicano Studies, English, Liberal Studies, Pan African Studies, Philosophy, Sharon L. Bishop and Ann Garry Feminist Endowed Lecture Fund, Women’s and Gender Studies, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social, University-Student Union and student fees.

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For more information, or to request accommodations for a disability, please contact the Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities at 323.343.6549 or the Cross Cultural Centers at 323.343.5001.

 

Nominal parking fee for off-campus guests.

 Click here for campus map:               http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/ppa/campus_map.pdf

                   Click here for parking map:               http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/police/parking.php

Click here for driving directions:      http://www.calstatela.edu/misc/trans/index.php

get OUT: TG Film Fest comes to Echo Park Film Fest!

Echo Park Film Center

1200 N Alvarado St. (@ Sunset Blvd.)

Los Angeles, CA

Thursday, January 13 · 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Featuring selections from the 2010 TG Film Fest, LA’s transgender film festival. These genre-blurring short films weave elements of documentary and narrative film to entertain and enlighten with sweet, seductive, and subversive visions from the queerest part of the LGBT spectrum. The screening includes works by established and emerging filmmakers including Iris prizewinner Lee Mi-Rang's The Bath, and Transproofed by Andrea James and Calpernia Addams, the real-life subject of the Emmy-winning Soldiers Girl. Zsa-Zsa Gershick’s Door Prize won for Best Short at the 2010 Kansas City Gay and Lesbian Film Festival while Queerer Than Thou has screened at over 50 LGBT film festivals on four continents. These films will make your heart twinge, melt, race, and pound. Enjoy the ride!

FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE!

Tickets are $5 at the door

www.tgfilmfest.com

www.echoparkfilmcenter.org

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! Mujeres de Maiz ZINE 2011

image from Mujeres de Maiz website

Hello all! I've had the honor of being published in one of the Mujeres de Maiz Zine.  They're looking for creative women of color to publish for this year's zine.  See below for details or go to www.mujeresdemaiz.com for more details!

Calling all creative women of color! In honor of Women, let us publish your expressions in our annual community arts and poetry maga-ZINE!

Submissions should be concerned with the following theme:
La Soldado de Amor
(Feminine Soldier of Love)

*** spaces are limited **

DEADLINE:
SATURDAY,
Jan. 31st, 2011
Complimentary Zine for those who are chosen!

All languages welcome.
Although we will have an editing committee to oversee this project, please make sure all written entries are well edited including grammar, spell check, etc.

EMAIL SUBMISSION PROCEEDURES
Please read carefully:
Each artist may email up to 2 submissions from
each category:

Category A:
POETRY, PROSE, ESSAY
Submission(s) should be related to this year’s theme:
La Soldado de Amor (Soldier of Love).
Poetry, essay, or prose in 300 words or less.
All languages welcome.

1. Fill out POETRY SubForm completely & follow guidelines for submission process carefully

Category B:
VISUAL ART
Submission(s) should be related to this year’s theme:
La Soldado de Amor (Soldier of Love).
Image(s) of original artwork may be submitted. Image(s) may be (color or black & white) photo, drawing, painting, etc.

1. Fill out VISUAL ART SubForm completely & follow guidelines for submission process carefully


for ZINE SubForms, questions, concerns or any who wish to help edit, design or sponsor this project, please contact:

Margaret Alarcon
Publication coordinator
margaret.alarcon@yahoo.com


For more information about MdM's commitment to 14 years of creative volunteer community service and past projects:
www.mujeresdemaiz.com

Please forward to your feminine creative contacts
http://www.mujeresdemaiz.com/
www.mujeresdemaiz.com

Luna's Lust List Lunes

Can someone find where I can buy this bag, STAT?!