Lee Moving/Fundraiser Tour - April 5-12
I am moving to New York City. Or more accurately, early on April 7th I am beginning a cross-country adventure with Scott Thomson to move my stuff to New York (and raise money for Camp Ten Trees), put it in a storage unit, and move into a place when the right one pops up this July/August.I've been in Arizona for just over 2 years, and its been an amazing ride. I will miss my crew here, A LOT. I'll be back teaching for Fascinations in August, so it's not like I'm going away forever... and hell, with house prices here, I may just be back.
But, why do things by halves? Why just move, when I can have this also be a fundraiser, teaching/performance tour, and in general do some good in the world while I go?The idea:Start in Phoenix, end in Brooklyn. Teach classes and do performances/appearances, to split funds between my rental vehicle and Camp Ten Trees, a summer camp for GLBT kids, and also for the kids of GLBT, Polyamous and other "alt" families. I really believe in the work that these folks are doing, and to be honest, the world will flat out not allow me to "just move cross country" unless I leave a positive impact as I go. No, really, I had to barter for this one.For those who can not join us in person for the fundraising, consider just going to the Camp Ten Trees site and making a donation. They are working hard!http://www.camptentrees.org/
Tuesday, April 5th - Phoenix, Arizona
Lee Harrington Going Away Party!Join me as I take over one of my favorite local restaurants:America's Taco Shophttp://www.americastacoshop.net/4447 N. 7th AvenuePhoenix, Arizona 85013I will show up at 6pm, and hang out until they close at 10pm. I would have folks to my place, but by then, it will all be in boxes (much of it is already)Come by. Have some horchata. Hang out. Love.I will also have a bucket out collecting funds for Camp Ten Trees.
Wednesday, April 6th - Phoenix, Arizona
Packing the U-haul. Friends, come on by between 4-8pm, and help me and Scott empty out my home!
Thursday, April 7th - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Join me at Self Serve at 7:30pm for "Rope Sex: Bondage for Lovemaking and More". Entry is $20 at the door.Rope bondage is a wonderful tool for spicing up your sex life- from binding legs open for access to the loins to turning a bed into somewhere a lover can’t escape from, giving into their desires. We will learn how to make simple restraints for spread-eagle poses or binding lovers to chairs, as well as exploring ways to bind limb to limb, body to body, crotch ropes (and how to convert them into pieces that can be fucked through), and more. Let’s explore and think creatively about techniques for adding bondage to your style of sensuality and sex. Bring at least one 25-30ft piece of rope, and a dildo if you have one, for hands-on play, though limited supplies will be available to borrow from the instructor.Self Serve Toys3904B Central Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
Friday, April 8th - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Join me at Xpressions dungeon in Tulsa for a play party, causing trouble with the fantastic Scott Thomson of Minnesota (my leather brother and cross-country co-adventurer). Ropes will likely be flying... or maybe it will be fists. Hell, I'll be traveling with everything I own, so who knows! Doors open at 8:30pm, RSVP required.http://fetlife.com/events/46625
Saturday, April 9th - St. Louis, Missouri
K.U.F.F. in Conjunction with the Charenton Social Club is putting on a Social/Play Party Combining a Kinky Prom and Rope Extravaganza!From 6 to 8pm I will be teaching a hands on class called "Rope Sex: Bondage For Lovemaking and More." Please bring your own 20-30ft piece of rope to play along... though he will have plenty to borrow as well. Later that evening he will be demonstrating and answering questions on a wide variety of other ropework- from Asian Aesthetic Bondage and Shibari/Kinbaku to Speed Bondage, Suspension and more.The party night afterwards is all about a Social/Play party and prom! We are going to have a silent ballot to elect a Prom King and Prom Queen. The winners will receive 6months FREE admission to K.U.F.F. and some other great prizes that are so incredible we can't mention them! We will also be bringing in some of the best vendors in Saint Louis for all those looking to fill their toy bags with new goodies or decorate themselves with new Leather! Plus we will either be offering NAKED Sushi or NAKED Sundae for those who wish to partake!K.U.F.F. will be relaxing its age restrictions for this special night - all over 18 are welcome.Lee Harrington's visit is to raise money for Camp Ten Trees a summer camp for the kids of lgbt, poly, and kink families along with other "alt" kids where they can be themselves and still have a summer camp experience! It's a great cause! Camp Ten Trees Website$15 Singles, $25 Couples, $12 A Person For Poly Couples- price includes class.http://fetlife.com/events/31650
Sunday, April 10th - Columbus, Ohio
Sleeping. No tour appearance planned. I'll be back later this summer Columbus, don't fret.
Monday, April 11th - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Join the Rainbow Munch of Pittsburgh as we welcome back Lee Harrington for another wonderful sharing of information. Proceeds from this event will go to a GLBT charity known as Camp Ten Trees as Lee is making a non-profit tour across the country, traveling with Minnesotan sex educator Scott Thomson. Pittsburgh has been picked as one of the stops. Way to go Pittsburgh Scene!On Monday April 11th, Lee Harrington will be back with us to teach “Bondage and Breath”. Here is what the class will involve.Rope bondage effects how we breathe- from the constriction of rope corsets and chest harnesses to positional asphyxia. But how we breathe also has the power to effect how we do bondage-chest breathing vs. belly breathing, intentional breathing for connection, and more. We will look into how breath moves through the body, how bondage positions effect how we breathe, then work to see how ties effect breath before diving into styles of breathing, breath training for bondage bottoms (and riggers too), and connecting through breath in our ties. This lecture is hands on.While this sounds awesome, we want to let you know there is extra awesome for this event. Lee will be traveling with another presenter who is also willing to do a class for the Camp Ten Trees Charity Tour. So if Bondage/Breath is not your thing, attend and meet Scott Thomson as he teaches “Sensational Safer Sex: Making Your Sex Hot Steamy and Safer.” That’s right, two amazing classes to choose from, benefiting Camp Ten Trees:Are hot sex and safer sex the same thing? For many of us, having sensational safer sex can be a struggle. Whether it is talking about STIs with partners, the awkward dash into the other room to find a condom, or the seemingly impossible task of holding a dental dam in place, putting the safer into the sexy can be a challenge. In this workshop we will expand our definitions of sex, reengineer the role that barriers play, and explore techniques and strategies for the seamless integration of safer sex in to all of our hot, steamy action.Could there be any more Awesome? Hell Yeah, to also help raise funds for the Camp Ten Trees Charity, Lee Harrington and Scott Thomson will have dinner with five individuals prior to the class. Five special tickets are being made available for this dinner. Three of the tickets will be available for sale on a first come first serve basis. These tickets are $100 each. Two tickets will be raffled off. Raffle tickets for dinner with Lee and Scott will be available from Atea (aka Miranda). She’ll make herself available at the TNG Munch 3/22/11 and Burgher Munch 4/5/11. The five tickets will include dinner and non-alcoholic drink and will be at 4pm Monday April 11th.Here’s a recap of the event:When: Monday April 11, at 7pmWhere: GLCC of PittsburghWho: Lee Harrington and Scotty ThomsonCost: $20 at the door (Limited Scholarships available)Fundraiser for Camp Ten Trees: http://www.camptentrees.org
Tuesday, April 12th - Brooklyn, New York
Help me unload! This will likely be around 6pm or so, at the storage unit. Contact myself or AidenFyre for details as we get closer.**So, that's it. I'll be back in August, Phoenix. I have loved it, and look forward to my next visit.New York, hold on tight- here I come.About Lee Harrington and Scott Thomson:
Lee Harrington is an eclectic artist, spiritual and erotic educator, gender explorer and published author and editor on human sexuality and spiritual experience- including “Sacred Kink: The Eightfold Paths of BDSM and Beyond,” “Shibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage and Erotic Macramé” and the “Toybag Guide to Age Play”. He has also worked as an anthology editor on such projects as “Rope, Bondage, and Power” and “Spirit of Desire: Personal Explorations of Sacred Kink.” Well known for his fun and informative approach to education, he approaches sexuality as yet another art to master, or simply an art to enjoy to its fullest! He has been an active part of the international kink and sex positive communities for over 14 years, and his stories make people laugh while showing you that eroticism can be as serious, sexy, or silly as you make it. Lee’s writings and photography have appeared in numerous anthologies including “Dark Moon Rising: Pagan BDSM and the Ordeal Path” (also under his previous name, Bridgett Harrington), and his image has been seen everywhere from PlayBoy TV to the pages of Skin Two Magazine. To learn more about Lee visit http://www.PassionAndSoul.com.
Scott Thomson began his career as a Sexuality Educator at the University of California at Davis in 1991, shortly after attending the Folsom Street Fair for the first time. He worked for Planned Parenthood for nearly a decade as a Reproductive Health Specialist and Sex Educator in Northern California with a focus on HIV and STI prevention. As a trainer, Scott has developed curricula and provided training for health care providers and educators to help better address their clients’ needs focusing on sexuality and HIV / STI treatment and prevention. Based now in St. Paul, Minnesota, Scott is a Leatherman, craftsperson and outspoken activist, continuing to do outreach work wherever and whenever possible. Always an innovator, Scott’s workshops are dynamic, interactive and entertaining. With a focus on nuts and bolts skills, communication and self-discovery, Scott’s approach is geared toward both new and experienced community members and offers something for everyone.