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February 2, 2012
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IMsL, LLC
International Ms Leather 2012 is HOT HOT HOT!
San Francisco, CA -- Every day at IMsL Weekend is an adventure!
THURSDAY registration and play spaces open (ALL weekend!), and attendees can jump feet first into the weekend with classes, the smokin' Seduction performances, the Seduction After Party and Speed Tricking! And new this year--the Littles Slumber Party and Petting Zoo.
FRIDAY starts our vending and educational intensives! Plus our charity silent auction adds more shopping flavor. Speed Tricking continues, and our ever-so-popular Hospitality Receptions take the day away! You can get your boots and leathers made lovely by our IMsBB contestants and special guest bootblacks, and enjoy the IMsL Contestant Interviews as well. Display your colors during the Opening Ceremony, roast the outgoing titleholders, enjoy a Uniform Party by the D.U.C.! And the contest structure for the bootblacks has been changed and updated, and it's more exciting than ever--be there to cheer them on as they take the stage for the first time Friday night for Speeches and Pop Questions!
SATURDAY continues with wonderful 90-minute workshops, the sexy Boots and Cigar Party, our IMsBB contestant interviews, and, the reason you're all here, our internationally revered IMsL and IMsBB contest with another amazing opening number designed by Skeeter! Our IMsL contestants will participate in an all out, hot and steamy contest as they answer pop questions, give speeches, strut their stuff in hot wear and entertain us with their fantasies on stage.
SUNDAY doesn't let you down though! The contest may be over, but come and enjoy our keynote brunch with Tristan Taormino. After filling your belly and mind, come Make Play Happen with hands-on education. And to leave you feeling right, party with more of our Hospitality Receptions, our Wind Down Party with special DJ--Gayle Rubin, and AfterGlow Party!
We have a line-up of fantastic workshops for 2012. We're honored to have 25 nationally and internationally renowned educators and experts, including, but most definitely not limited to: Hardy Haberman, teaching 'Interrogation and Abduction'; Lady Hilary with 'How to Get the Most out of a Leather Event' and 'Impact Play: Implement of your Choice'; Q will show you it's 'Not just Boots, Not just Leather'; while Lamalani covers Rope Bondage. And for folks new to IMsL Weekend, Lolita Wolf will share tips on how to make the most of the experience with two sections of 'IMsL 101'. But don't let us tell you -- come see for yourself! http://www.imsl.org/newsite2010/mainpages/workshopsandpresenters.html
Additionally, IMsL could not happen without our fantastic volunteers, and we want to reward folks for helping us put on a wonderful event! Volunteer 8 hours to receive a 40% discount on a Weekend Package. Volunteer 16 hours to receive a 75% discount on a Weekend Package. Volunteer shifts will be assigned based on your preferences and what shifts are available, so don't put it off! The earlier you sign up, the better chance you have of getting the shifts you want! http://imsl.org/newsite2010/mainpages/volunteer.html
So join us, register now! Volunteer now! Participate in the largest event for leatherwomen...and EVERYONE that loves 'em!
International Ms Leather Contest
International Ms Bootblack Contest
March 29 - April 1, 2012
San Francisco, CA
www.imsl.org
August 16, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IMsL, LLC
Exciting New Projects
San Francisco, CA (August 16, 2011)
We're back and better than ever as we gear up to celebrate the 26th International Ms Leather Weekend March 29-April 1, 2012 in San Francisco. One of the most exciting parts of IMsL Weekend is always the Keynote Speaker at Sunday Brunch and this year we welcome award-winning author, columnist, sex educator, college lecturer, and feminist pornographer Tristan Taormino.
Tristan is the author of eight books, including The Ultimate Guide to Kink: BDSM, Role Play and the Erotic Edge which is forthcoming in March 2012. She is the editor of twenty-three anthologies including Take Me There: Trans and Genderqueer Erotica. She is also founding editor of the award winning series Best Lesbian Erotica,runs her own porn production company, Smart Ass Productions, and is the director/producer of Rough Sex, a series that explores women's real kink and BDSM. She has been in the BDSM scene for nearly two decades and taught, keynoted, and emceed for over one hundred kink organizations and events around the world.
Of course our two contests - International Ms Leather and International Ms Bootblack will also continue to be highlights of the weekend. Our IMsL contestants will participate in an all out, hot and steamy contest as they answer pop questions, give speeches, strut their stuff in hot wear and entertain us with their fantasies on stage. Our IMsBB contestants are challenged to give us their best all weekend as they work on boots and leathers, teach and speak about their craft. These talented leatherwomen share their journey with us as they strive for a chance to win these prestigious titles.
Want to throw your heel or boot into the ring? Go to www.IMsL.org to request an application.
Sweating in anticipation? We are too! For up to the minute information, go to our website www.IMsL.org. Follow Tristan's example and save the date now - March 29 - April 1, 2012 at the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway hotel in San Francisco. You don't want to miss what we have in store for this special weekend!
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Glenda Rider
Owner/Producer
International Ms Leather Contest
International Ms Bootblack Contest
March 29 - April 1, 2012 SF,CA
www.IMsL.org
