Saturday, May 12, 2007

Big Bi Book Weekend! in New York City


Main Event!

Bi Lines: A Celebration of Bisexual Writing in Reading, Music and Culture

Authors of the bisexual books that took top honors at this year's Lammy awards, will read from their works. They will be joined by other published Bi Writers Association authors and musical performers in a celebration of bi writing. Your chance to meet bi authors from all over the country! Co-sponsored by The LGBT Community Center, Lambda Literary Foundation, BiNetUSA, The Bi Writers Association, Billy's Bakery and The Dish Restaurant-Chelsea.

Readers:

Mike Szymanski and Nicole Kristal The Bisexual's Guide to the Universe: Quips, Tips, and Lists for Those Who Go Both Ways; Pete Chvany Bi Men: Coming Out Every Which Way; Ron Suresha Bi Guys: Firsthand Fiction for Bisexual Men and Their Admirers; Clarence Nero Three Sides to Every Story; Rachel Kramer Bussel Glamour Girls; Wayne Bryant Bi Men: Coming Out Every Which Way; Serena Anderlini-D'Onofrio Eros: A Journey of Multiple Loves; William E. Burleson Bi America: Myths, Truths, and Struggles of an Invisible Community; and Ann Herendeen Phyllida and the Brotherhood of Philander: A Bisexual Regency Romance; Michael McColly The After-Death Room: Journey into Spiritual Activism.

Musical Performers: Rorie Kelly, Louisa Light, Skylar, Abby Smith

Date: Friday June 1st, 6-9PM
Location: NYC LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th Street, 7-8 Aves
Admission: Free
6-7 Reception: Beverage Bargains! Tasty Snacks on Sale! Cultured Conversation!
7-9 Bi Culture Extravaganza!
Raffle, auction and food sales benefiting the Bi Writers Association.
www.biwriters.org

Big Bi Book Weekend

Thurs, May 31: Lammy Awards

Friday, June 1: Bi Lines: A Celebration of Bisexual Writing

Saturday, June 2: Free Day to Explore NYC

Sunday, June 3: Bi Perspectives



Lammy Awards

This is the first year we have a bisexual book award and we're ready to rock. Dont forget to "Scream real loud!" when the winner is announced. This is Lambda Literary Foundation's fundraising event of the year. For info and hotels see Lambda's website:
http://www.lambdaliterary.org/awards/annual_llf_awards.html

Free Day to Explore NYC

People will be hooking up and making plans at Bi Lines on Friday. Buy a copy of Time Out NY on Thursday or Friday or pick up a Pride Guide at the LGBT Center and you'll have a panoply of NYC events at your fingertips to suggest for outings.

Bi Perspective

Discussion on Bisexuality in Literature and Film.

3-4:30 PM at the LGBT Center followed by snacks at a local restaurant.

There has been a bi discussion group on Sundays at the LGBT Center since the mid 80's ...more than 20 years. Become part of history and join us.

http://www.nyabn.org/BiPerspective/

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