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Winter Fetish Fair Fleamarket® 22
Friday - Sunday, January 9 - 11, 2004
General Information
Discussion Groups at the Fetish Fair Fleamarket®
- The Bondage Lounge
+ Hosted by Keckler, Matchstick, and Questioner - All day, from noon to 6pm Saturday, drop by the Bondage Lounge in the St. James room for mini-classes, demos, and hands-on opportunities to use that brand new rope you just bought downstairs! Hosted by the folks who bring you www.massachusettsbondage.com.
- "Flapper? I Hardly Knew 'Er!"
- Drop into the Thoreau Room for showings of a short lesbian erotic film, "Flapper" and meet the filmmakers!
- Crips with Whips! Blinks with Kinks! People with Disabilities in the Scene + Led by Tikva
- Yes, we're out there, and there are a lot of us! This discussion group is for people with all kinds of disabilities and our friends and loved ones. Topics may include: battling the myth of the asexual disabled, access to play spaces, modifying toys for easier use, communication, stamina issues, topping from a wheelchair (and other things that tend to startle the able-bodied), and pretty much anything else people want to talk about. Come meet other members of this vital part of the kink community!
- BDSM Bloggers
+ Led by Debra Hyde - Do you blog? The world of weblogs and Live Journal has changed the way we get to know one another. Meet some people face to face and talk about blogging. Why do you blog? Is there anything too personal to reveal in a blog? Is blogging a whole new way to be "out" and be a role model in the community? Can/do you flirt through your blog?
- Married, With Children--Balancing Family and BDSM
- Just because you've settled down to a life of "domestic bliss" doesn't mean you can't be kinky, too. Do you play in public? What boundaries do you set on your relationship? How do you keep your sexual interests hidden from children too young to understand? When do you tell them, and how? Should your baby-sitter be kink-friendly? What are the risks and how do you manage them?
- Pranayama: BDSM and Yogic Breathing:
+ Led by Peacefrog - A completely different kind of "breathplay"! Come learn and discuss yogic breathing techniques (pranayama) that can help you enhance your play and push your edges.
- Women into BDSM/Kink Sexuality
+ Hosted by MOB New England. - Come meet and greet with area women in BDSM and other forms of kink sexuality. Trans-friendly.
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Gather with other sober players in this nightly meeting, Friday 7pm - 8pm in Whittier, and Saturday 6pm - 7pm in Stanhope.
Would you like to lead a discussion group of or host a Birds of a Feather session? Are you part of a group who would like to hold a meeting at the fleamarket, or sponsor an event in conjunction with the weekend's activities (boat cruise, nightclub party, etc...)? Please contact FFF@nla-newengland.org. We would be happy to provide you with function space for your meeting or co-promote your event. If you would like to host a nighttime party in the hotel, book your party suite for $475 through the hotel reservations number (617-426-2000) but notify us at FFF@nla-newengland.org as well, to insure you are blocked in a party area.
Following is a list of the different discussion groups running at the Fetish Fair Fleamarket TM:
Birds of a Feather Groups:
Explore common interests and meet people in our "birds of a feather" discussions.
Venue Information
Boston Park Plaza Hotel
64 Arlington Street Boston
January 9th - 11th, 2004
- The subway system in Boston is the MBTA, called "The T."
BY T FROM THE BOSTON AREA: - The hotel is located one short block from the Arlington T stop on the Green Line. Take any train to Park Street Station. From there, take any Outbound Green Line Train (B, C, D, or E) two stops. The second stop is Arlington. As you come up into the station from the platform level, head to your right and follow the signs to Park Plaza to exit close to the hotel. The hotel is right there, at the corner of Arlington Street and St. James Street.
- FROM THE AIRPORT:
- You have three choices from the airport:
- the T (subway) for $1
- an airport shuttle for $9
- taxi cab for $15-$20 (depending on traffic)
- BY T FROM THE AIRPORT
- Get on the free bus marked "Airport T Station" at any terminal. The bus will drop you off at the Blue Line T station. From the Airport T stop, take the Blue Line inbound to Government Center, and change to the Green Line. Take any car headed toward Park Street, and ride through Park Street, through Boylston Street, and exit at Arlington Street. Follow walking directions above.
- BY SHUTTLE VAN FROM AIRPORT
- Many different companies run continuous shuttles from the airport. Take any van that says "DOWNTOWN HOTELS" or "BOSTON HOTELS" for $9. Just tell the driver "Park Plaza" and they will deliver you to the hotel's door. These vans make multiple stops, so you might stop at other hotels first. These same vans can return you to the airport and pick up from the hotel every half hour, with no reservations needed.
- BY TAXI FROM THE AIRPORT
- Cab fare will vary depending on the traffic and time of the ride, but will generally be between $14 and $20. Tell your driver "Boston Park Plaza Hotel." It's a very well-known hotel and that should be all you have to say. Note: not all taxis in Boston are equipped to take credit cards.
- PARKING INFORMATION
- Parking at the hotel is expensive, as it is most places in Boston. If you are staying over at the hotel, valet parking is $32/day, self-parking at the Motor Mart garage across the street from the hotel is $24/day. The Motor Mart Garage also has hourly rates, beginning at $8 for the first hour, up to a maximum of $24.
- Slightly cheaper rates can be had at the Boston Common garage, which is about a two block walk:
- Daily Rates
- Up to 1 hr: $5
- Up to 2 hrs: $10
- Up to 3 hrs: $13
- Up to 12 hrs: $15
- Maximum 24 hr charge: $21
- Flat weekend rate: $9
- How to get to the Boston Park Plaza Hotel BY CAR
- From the West
- Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Rte. 90 east) into Boston. Exit at Copley Square (exit 22) and follow straight onto Stuart St. Follow to the 5th set of lights, and turn left for the hotel.
- From the North
- Take Rt. 93 South into Boston. Exit at Cambridge/Storrow Drive (exit 26). Follow Storrow Drive towards the Back Bay. Take the Copley Square exit on the left. Take a left turn onto Beacon St., then immediately right onto Arlington St. Hotel is the 2nd building on left after the park. Turn left after the Hotel for parking.
- From the South
- Take Rte. 93 North into the city. Exit at Kneeland St./Chinatown (exit 20). Follow signs for Downtown Boston. At the lights, take a left onto Kneeland St. Follow for 6 blocks, then take a right onto Charles St. Take the 1st left to Park Plaza. The hotel is in front of you.
- From Logan Airport
- Follow signs to Sumner Tunnel/Boston. After exiting the tunnel, follow Rte. 93 North. Exit at Cambridge/Storrow Drive and follow Storrow Drive towards the Back Bay. Take Copley Square exit on left. At lights, take left onto Beacon St. Take first right onto Arlington St. Hotel is 2nd building on left after the park. Turn left after Hotel for parking.
- How to get OUT of Boston from the Boston Park Plaza Hotel By CAR
- To the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90), Westbound
- From the motor entrance, turn left onto Arlington St. The entrance to the Turnpike will be on your right, at the 1st set of lights.
- To I-93 North
- From the motor entrance bear left around the island onto Stuart St. before the set of lights. Follow Stuart St. until it turns into Kneeland St. (approx. 3 blocks). Proceed 2 blocks on Kneeland, and take a left onto Surface Rd. Follow Surface Rd. 3 blocks to signs for 93 North.
- To I-93 South
- From the motor entrance bear left around the island onto Stuart St. before the set of lights. Follow Stuart St. until it turns into Kneeland St. (approx. 3 blocks). Proceed 2 blocks on Kneeland, and the entrance to 93 South (Southeast Expressway) will be on your right.
- To Logan Airport
- From the motor entrance, bear left around the island onto Stuart St. before the set of lights. Follow Stuart St. until it turns into Kneeland St. (approx. 3 blocks). Proceed 2 blocks on Kneeland and take a left onto Surface Rd. Follow Surface Rd. 3 blocks to 93 North. On 93 North, follow signs to Logan Airport (Callahan Tunnel)
- Boston Park Plaza Hotel
64 Arlington Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Phone: (617) 426-2000
http://www.bostonparkplaza.com - The Boston Park Plaza hotel is one of the grande dames of Boston hotels. Built in 1927, and formerly a Statler hotel, the Park Plaza is centrally located in downtown Boston right by the Boston Common, close walking distance to the Theater District, Newbury Street shops, historic Beacon Hill, and Chinatown. The hotel has been undergoing renovation, and features newly redone handicapped accessible rooms, elegant ballrooms, and a multitude of small meeting rooms on the 4th floor. The hotel houses five restaurants within it, from the quick eats at Au Bon Pain to Todd English's five star "Bonfire," from the dark wood comfort of seafood restaurant McCormick & Schmicks to afternoon tea at the Swan Court.
- Call (617) 426-2000 for reservations and ask for "fetish fleamarket" to get the $99 a night room rate!
- If you are a representative of a community group or organization and would like to use your room (which you have already reserved) as a meeting place for your members, please let us know by emailing fff@nla-newengland.org or call 617-864-0492 and leave a message for Cecilia. That way we can insure your placement in an appropriate room, for example, along the party hallway.
- For more information on the hotel, and maps and directions.
Driving Directions and Public Transportation to the Boston Park Plaza:
Hotel Info:
Vendors
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Vendor |
Location |
Web or Email Address |
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Achella |
Georgian |
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All American Fetish/Passion Play Products |
Imperial |
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| ALUR/Alternative Lifestyles United | ||
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Amazing Superstores |
Imperial | |
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Art by Pencildragon |
Stanbro | |
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Art of Pam Burton, The |
Plaza | |
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Astrology Research Institute |
Stanbro |
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Bisexual Resource Center |
Georgian | |
| Black Key Club, The | ||
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Bored Housewife, The |
Stanbro |
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Boston Dungeon Society |
Georgian |
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Boston Phoenix Erosphere |
Imperial | |
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Bound to Call |
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| Brute Force Leather | Georgian | |
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Bullscreations.com |
Imperial |
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Butt Boy Music |
Georgian |
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C.E. Hajosy Photography |
Plaza |
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Canes by Nyghtowl |
Plaza |
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Chainmail by Alyx |
Georgian |
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Circlet Press |
Georgian |
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| Cloak & Dagger | Plaza | www.cloakmaker.com/ |
| Corsetiere of Dragontown |
Imperial |
www.dragontowncorsets.com |
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Coyote Whips |
Imperial |
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CUFSmaine |
Georgian |
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Delicious Corsets |
Georgian |
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DeTails Toys |
Georgian |
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Diversified Services |
Georgian |
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| Dominance Loving Leather | Georgian | |
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Dragon's Design |
Georgian |
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Dragon's Lair, The |
Georgian |
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Dungeonware |
Plaza |
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Eeldrytch |
Georgian |
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Falcons Floggers |
Plaza |
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Fallen Angel Fashions |
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Fantasia |
Plaza |
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Ferrara |
Imperial |
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Fetish Temple |
Plaza |
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Fetishes Boutique/KDM Enterprises |
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Glamour Boutique |
Stanbro |
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Grand Opening |
Georgian |
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| Graven Images |
RM #511 |
graven555@juno.com |
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Happy Tails |
Georgian | |
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Images by William |
Imperial |
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| Imperial Court of Massachusetts | www.imperialcourtofma.org | |
| J. P. Manufacturing / Global 42 |
Georgian |
www.rachelspleasures.com |
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J&J Leather |
Georgian |
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Jer's Wicked Canes |
Imperial |
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Just For Fun |
Georgian |
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| Larry & Leenies Lusty Leather |
Stanbro |
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Le Chateau Exotique, Ltd. |
Georgian |
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Leather by Danny |
Stanbro |
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Leather Creations |
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Leather Harvest |
Plaza |
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Love Potion 6T9 |
Imperial |
www.lovepotion6T9.com |
| Lovely Creature Corsetry |
Georgian |
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M.P.S. Chainmaille |
Stanbro |
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MT Leather Products |
Georgian |
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| MAsT: Boston Metro | MAsTBostonMetro@yahoo.com | |
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Midnight Blue's |
Plaza |
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| MOB New England Tag Sale |
Georgian |
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| Mystic Rose Books | Stanbro | www.mysticrose.com/ |
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Nancy's Basement |
Plaza |
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Needle Play |
Plaza |
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| Network, The/La Red | ||
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Other Woman |
Georgian |
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Pandora & Pendragon |
Stanbro |
http://panpen.com/, www.pandorajewelry.com |
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Pasty Shop, The |
Plaza |
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| Pin-Up Revolution | Imperial | |
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Potted Fox Studios |
RM #515 |
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| Purple Passion Boutique |
Georgian |
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| R&R Designs Whipsmith |
Georgian |
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RainbowRope & Kinky Medical |
Stanbro |
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Realm�s Finest, The |
Georgian |
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Ricksavage.com |
Georgian |
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SAMCo - Scenewear |
Stanbro |
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Shoe Guy, The |
Imperial |
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SpecialTies, The |
Stanbro |
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| Station House Leathers and Gear | Stanbro | www.stationhouse.com/outpost |
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Sunspot Designs |
Plaza |
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Temptations |
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| This is Not My Beautiful House |
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Toolworks, Chicago |
Stanbro |
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Transitions |
Imperial |
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Utilikilts LLC |
Plaza |
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| Vicious Boutique |
RM #517 |
www.viciousboutique.com |
| WACKYJAC Bottoms & Tops |
Stanbro |
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Wicked Wearables |
Plaza |
Rules
The New England Leather Alliance would like you to be aware of the following Rules of Conduct for the FFF:
Violation of any of these rules may be reason for ejection from event areas without refund.
Anyone breaking Massachusets' law or disrupting the event will be asked to leave the premises.
General Rules
- Admission: $10 gets you admission to both days of classes and vending. Current NELA card-carrying Associates get in for half price, only $5 at the door. $8 to all members of NLA:I affiliate groups or other leather activist organizations--bring your current membership card or wear your colors! (Members of WMPE, BDS, TES, Black Rose, GMSMA, Female Trouble, Dreizhen, Riders M.C., and others need only show club ID or colors & pay this discounted fee at the door to enter.)
- No Smoking Inside. When smoking outside, please be courteous to others.
- No Nudity. It's against the law!
- No phototraphic or recording devices of any kind. Film will be confiscated and you will be asked to leave. Authorized photographers will be displaying badges.
- You may briefly try out paddles, floggers on yourself only if you have permission from the vendor There will be no engaging of public scenes or public sex. Restrooms are considered public areas.
- No food or driks in the vending area.