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Leather Pride Night: Cruise Control live auction preview

Posted by LPN - August 12, 2014 - Donate, Event

On Sunday, August 17th at our first cruise with the Sea Tea, we’ll have a live auction of some very exclusive items. Here’s  a preview!

David Samuel Menkes leather straitjacket

Menkes straitjacketHe’s back! David Samuel Menkes, leathermaker to the stars and a longtime LPN supporter, has created another of his fabulous two-toned all-leather straitjackets for us to auction off. In the picture here it’s modeled by the creator, who was known as “the universal bottom” back in the day. The size is nominally medium, but the highly adjustable leather straps allow it to fit most lucky “victims” except the very largest or smallest. Retail value is $1000!

Thom Magister’s biker dude

MAGISTER - Leather Dude & bike - 1a Biker Bar front cover

Author/artist Thom Magister and publisher Perfectbound Press are offering one of the 12-inch action figures from his playful look at leather history, BIKER BAR: Bikes Beer & Boys, complete with a miniature motorcycle! The materials alone for this unique collectible cost $500, and when you add in the master’s eye and hand choosing the accessories and preparing the figure, the value is priceless. Thom is adding a “surprise” bag of vintage gear to accompany the figure and is accompanied by a signed copy of the book. (Photo by Thom Magister)

 

Pablo Greene’s “How to Kill a Superhero” – have a character named after you!

PabloGreene_w How to Kill a Superhero Vol 1_w How to Kill a Superhero Vol 2_w

 

Author Pablo Greene (shown here in his own superhero costume) has donated signed copies of the first two volumes in his How to Kill a Superhero cosplay tetralogy, subtitled A Gay Bondage Manual and A World Without Daylight. The paperbound books themselves are worth $15 each, but to sweeten the deal, Pablo is offering to name a character in the next novel, due out next year, after the auction winner! How cool is that, having a character in an erotic fantasy series bear your own name (or scene name)? If you’re into gay bondage, cosplay, thrillers, or superheroes, you’ve gotta have this!

Party at La Domaine Esemar
Located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, La Domaine Esemar claims to be the world’s oldest BDSM training and play facility, and it’s certainly one of the most elegant. Their legendary monthly parties for M/F couples and individuals run from 8 pm on “Satyrday” into the wee hours, with a champagne toast at midnight, and there’s brunch and more play from 11 am to 2 pm on “Sinday.” Each party features a guest Mistress or Master whose special interests set the tone for the activities. Lodging is not included, but the motels and B&Bs in the vicinity charge from $80 to $150. Secure, off-street parking IS included. Parties typically sell out quickly once they’re scheduled. If you win the certificate donated for auction, it will be good both for the rest of this year and next year, too. Call or email La Domaine to find out what’s scheduled and available .  

Flood Assistance for Jo Arnone

Posted by LPN - June 19, 2014 - Community, Donate
Flood Assistance for Jo Arnone

Flood Assistance for Jo Arnone

For over 30 years Jo Arnone has been a community fundraiser doing auctions for worthwhile charities all over the country. She was our founding auctioneer and has continued the traditions for THIRTY years, and has helped Leather Pride Night raise many thousands of dollars for LGBT and AIDS related charities.

On June 6, 2014, a powerful storm system stalled over northern Maryland, dumping over 3.5 inches of rain in less than an hour. Overwhelming the storm drains, the water poured into Jo’s yard to a depth of four feet, sweeping away her fencing and flooding her basement. In addition to damage to the house itself, the water heater and furnace were swamped along with many precious personal and historical items. Extensive mold mitigation will be required. They had flood insurance but it did NOT cover this because it was “flowing water” not “standing water.”

Jo’s friend Susannah Ravenswing is coordinating a GoFundMe campaign for provide support for her. Please considering sharing and supporting Jo:

http://www.gofundme.com/afrssw

Call for Donations

Posted by LPN - June 10, 2013 - Donate
Past Empress Witti Repartee and LPN Auctioneer Jo Arnone

Past Empress Witti Repartee and LPN Auctioneer Jo Arnone

 

A gala celebration is planned for the 30th anniversary Leather Pride Night NYC (LPN XXX), an annual fundraiser by the BDSM-leather-fetish community for various charities. Scheduled for Saturday, June 22nd at XL Nightclub (512 West 42nd Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues), this year’s event will bring back superstar Jo Arnone to preside over an energetic live auction, and will also feature silent and progressive auctions, a raffle and a kinky flea market.

You can help us make the evening a success by donating something to include in the festivities. Items for all genders and orientations are welcome, especially leather and fetishwear, toys and equipment, art, jewelry, books, DVDs, and tickets or admissions to shows and events.

Pick up in the NYC-area is available, or you can send/drop off donations to us at the addresses below, by the dates indicated. We will recognize your donation by posting a link to your website on the LPN website, and all donations received by June 16th will also be listed in the annual LPN program.

Please give us your donation information via the following link:
http://leatherpridenight.org/donate/

And then:

Mail or ship for receipt by June 20th
The Leather Pride Night Committee
332 Bleecker Street, #452
New York, NY 10014

Drop off by June 21st
Purple Passion, 211 W. 20th Street, NYC
(also accepting gently-used clothing, books, dvds, toys and other items for the LPN flea market.)

Funds raised from this event are used to support charities that are vital to the well being of our community. This year’s auction will benefit:

Bailey House
TLDEF (Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund)
National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
Heritage of Pride

We thank you in advance for your support!

The Leather Pride Night Planning Committee
http://leatherpridenight.org

(Leather Pride Night is sponsored and produced by nine NYC-area BDSM-leather-fetish organizations: Iron Guard BC, Jersey Amazons, Lesbian Sex Mafia, MAsT Metro NY, MetroBears NY, ONYX NY/NE, Pariah’s MC, The Eulenspiegel Society, The Imperial Court of New York and many committed individuals.)

Volunteer at LPN!

Posted by LPN - May 5, 2009 - Donate, Event, Tickets, Volunteer

The 26th annual Leather Pride Night Auction will take place on Saturday, June 20th, 2009. This year the festivities will be at Splash! at 50 W. 17th Street. SPLASH!’s doors will open for LPN at 6:00 PM, and the auction will run from 7 PM until 10:00 PM.

Leather Pride Night is sponsored by nine NYC S/m-leather-fetish organizations: Gay Male S/M Activists, Iron Guard BC, Lesbian Sex Mafia, MAsT Metro NY, MetroBearsNY, New York boys of Leather, OnyxNY, Pariah’s MC, The Eulenspiegel Society and many committed individuals. We’re also joined by the Imperial Court of NY.

This year, Leather Pride Night will donate the 2009 Auction proceeds to: Carmen’s Place, National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, By The Grace of George The Pitbull Angel Fund, and as is customary, an annual donation to Heritage of Pride, the producer of New York’s annual Pride March.

Tickets for Leather Pride Night are $15 in advance, and $20 at the door. Because this is a fundraiser, everybody pays (even me and the other committee members). If you need a scholarship, let me know and I will give you a ticket at no cost.

Most volunteer slots are only one hour which is a short time for a four hour event. Volunteering enhances your experience of LPN ands gives you a chance to be part of the action and to meet people. In addition, this year, all volunteers will receive an LPN 2009 Volunteer cloisonne pin. These pins are earned, not sold. A real status symbol!

Here’s where we need help:

Load in Splash with Sigrid, Tip et al, 1-2:30pm 2 people

Location Set-up with Grant, 1- 3pm 4 people

Literature, raffle and silent auction tables Set-up with Grant, 3-4pm 1 person

Setup the Raffle Table with Sigrid, 3-5PM 1 person

Auction Setup with Cubby, 2-6pm 2 people

Handling auction items at Table with Cubby 6:45-8:30 1 people 8:30-10pm 1 person

Backstage helping presenters dress – report to LaRubia and Doc 8:30-10pm 1 person

Silent Auction with JiffE 9-10 3 people

Will Call Assistant – help Lady D with items from auction after bid 8-9 1 person

Ticket takers with Mark & Catelynn 7:30-8:30 1 person 8:30-9:30 1 person

Box Office with Mark & Catelynn 8-9 1 person 9-10 1 person

Food Assistance with Lady Sabrina Replenishing the food and utensils when it runs low Ensuring that the dining area is neat and clean 6-8pm 1 person 8-10pm 1 person

Raffle Table Staff with Daddy Sal 9-10 1 person

Raffle Ticket Sales with Daddy Sal 6-7:30 5 people 7:30-8:30 4 people 8:30-9:30 6 people

Security with Jake 5:30-7pm 2 people 7-8pm 4 people 8-9pm 4 people 9-10pm 5 people

Location Breakdown, with Nayland 9:30pm-10pm 2 people

Please send your first, second and third choices to me. mailto:lpnnyc@aol.com And let me know if you have any questions!

Lolita Wolf

26th Annual Leather Pride Night Saturday, June 20, 2009 6pm- 10pm At Splash!, 50 West 17th Street (between 5th and 6th Aves), NYC Sponsored by GMSMA, Iron Guard, LSM, MaST:MetroNY, MetroBearsNY, OnyxNY, NYboL, Pariah’s MC and TES http://www.leatherpridenight.org $15 in advance, $20 at the door

(c) 2013 Leather Pride Night NYC