News & Notes

From Around the Scene

As we now leave the trials of the pandemic behind us, it comes as no surprise that some major changes have taken place, both w/in the scene as well as the mainstream world which surrounds us. But such is the tide of our times, so we continue to push forward in its wake. Rather than returning to normal, we find a new norm & sort out what it all meant. Indeed, if the past few years haven’t given us pause for a deeper contemplation, then I find such individuals have missed a major opportunity for inner reflection & change. Regardless, now moving forward we simply pick up, regroup, & move on w/ life.

From The Metro Underground:

 

The Metro Underground & Metro Events Celebrate our Sweet-16!  They grow up so fast...   Initial efforts were launched back in Feb 2008. We soon added social media (starting with LiveJournal), & would later include such initiatives as The DC Fetish Ball, Black & White Ball, Metro Spring Formal, eXotica DC, Underground Parties, Scene Socials, & countless joint ventures. It’s been one hell of a ride with many ups & downs, but our core mission has never changed: To serve as a key gateway to the FULL spectrm of the underground, alternative, & adult scene for the Mid-Atlantic region; to help lift the fog for what’s going on in & around the area, & create a forum for bridges to be built, from one culture to another & from one group to the next. I’ve learned a great deal in this journey & thank you all for your many years of support.

 

Underground Parties: moving forward in late 2024.  U-Party is rebuilding our data-base for future events & parties. Updating contact info, resturcturing our database, & verifying continued intrest in the post-pandemic is our key focus. We're also looking for private venues for future events. Care to co-host one of the hottest/best parties in the region? Please let us know if you or any leads might be interested. We thank you & look forward to future affairs!

 

Flikr, Tumblr, & Fetlife? As social media continues its slide toward more restrictive community standards, we’re looking into new platforms to post galleries for past events. These are the memories we carry forward & consider this an ever important element for our ongoing efforts. So keep an eye out as the last of our new galleries are posted, & previous pics are moved to a more appropriate formats.

 

Social Media: we’re on it!

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News & Notes from Around the Scene:

 

Archived postings for each of the following can now be found on Blogspot:

Viking Fest is Coming DC - Since the Pandemic, we’ve been wanting to create a new event for the area. I recently hit on a great idea & began initial efforts for the next big thing. So plans are in motion to present Viking Fest DC!  In June of 793, Viking raiders ventured west to Lindisfarne - a single action that effectively launched the Viking Age. To honor our returning warriors, we’re taking over a brewery or vineyard to assemble a festival of grand proportion.

 

Centered around Saturday’s Main Feast, we plan to offer full vending, feast trucks, DJ’s (playing Wardruna, etc. blended w/ EBM for dancing), featured entertainment, fire performance, fire pit (where we plan to burn a Viking ship!), drum circle, tribal face & body paint, on-site beer, mead, & wine, reenactors, & more! Filling out the weekend, Friday will offer a more casual meet & greet, while Sunday will be focused on vending & a casual day w/ friends. Until then, keep your eye on the horizon, & stay tuned!

 

Passional Changes Hands - An icon for Philly & the scene in general, Passional Boutique under the leadership of Kali Morgan has stood as a major player since Ben Franklin was still printing papers. Kali stands as one of the hardest working people in the entire scene. But after so many years, she has finally sold Passional to new interests & taken her final bow. The store remains open, but new management will dertermine its course. In the meantime, we wish Kali all the best as her journey of life moves into its next phase.

 

Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries:

  • Otakon celebrates 30 years!
  • Transit DC celebrates 20 years!
  • Tabu Baltimore celebrates 20 years!
  • German Fetish Ball celebrates 20 years!
  • Vancouver Fetish Weekend celebrates 10 years!

Bats Over Baltimore Host Their Fnal Night - A long term dance night offering classic goth & post-punk dark wave, Batz has finally drawn to a close. One more night in the pantheon of old school goth nights to have fallen. They will be missed, but fondly remembered.

 

Texas Latex Party - After 30 years as a national icon for the fetish & latex communities, the Texas Latex Parties has finally decided to call it a day & has been layed to rest. In their wake, they leave an incredible legacy of iconic stature & tenacious longevity. Few have reached such heights & lasted so long.

 

The Dangers of Fentanyl & Tragedy of Masuimi Max - Sweeping our feed back in January was the news that scene celebrity Masuimi Max had passed. As a prolific model, event host, performer, & recognized queen of pin up, she was loved by many. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure to meet her on more than a couple occasions, & indeed her personality shined. Little was known at the time, but it was soon discovered that she & a group of others had overdosed at a gathering from Fentanyl. I’ve now lost several friends to this, all of which used only very casually. For everyone out there, please be careful. This stuff is everywhere & it’s raking havoc. You don’t need to be an actual ‘user’ to get caught in this trap. So tread w/ caution – your first time might be your last time.

 

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Discontinued (2024):

 

Main Events:

  • Hump Day Cabaret - Short lived Burlesque night at The Carlyle Room DC.
  • Hybrid Hump Day Happy Hour - Monthly gathering in Frederick, Md.
  • Texas Latex Party - Latex, Kink, & Fetish Con in Texas
  • Diabolique - Passional in Philly was sold to new management. As a result, Diabolique hosted it's last party in 2023.
  • MassColab - Artistic Photography meets Play Party at The Crew Club, but has now moved to New York.
  • Kink Bear Invasion - Kink Bear night at Uproar Lounge DC.
  • Dirty Daddies Night - Bear invasion Daddies & Kink Bear event at Uproar Lounge DC.

Clubs, Groups, & Resources:

  • Sinn-Ergy - One of the area's most lavish organizers, offering theme parties in N.Va, group vacations, & meet-ups to maximize the LS experience in a sensual & sexy forum with class. Unfortunately, the lead couple split & the organization was put into eternal purgatory. It's a tragic loss for the East Coast Lifestyle Community.
  • Saints&Sinners (SaintsandSinners): on-premise play party by Saints & Sinners in Philadelphia. They seem to have lost both their venues in Philly but are still active in Atlantic City. We'll keep tracking them to see if they realign a new space. But Atlantic City lies outside of our coverage so we'll only be covering major events there.

 

Recent Additions:

  • Clubs: The Philadelphia Experiment / PEX (previously defunct, they have since resurrected) & Kinetic.
  • Groups: Sunset & Chill, Fantasy House Parties, & Central Virginia Swingers.
  • Recurring Nights:  Solid State, Masque, BPH Tangled Up, MassColab, & Lima Twist Drag Brunch.
  • Resource: DMV Kink Link (dmvkinklink.com) - Gay events for kink-minded individual around DC, N.VA, & Baltimore.

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