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NAUGHTY IN N’AWLINS AUGUST 6 - 10, 2014 TH TH THE RED DRESS RUN GETS “NAUGHTY!” Have you experienced a Couples Cruise yet? If not, just look at what you’ve been missing... Sensuous Playrooms Wild Erotic Themed Dance Parties Clothing Optional Pool Parties 1,100 - 1,800 Sexy Couples It’s our Sweet 16 Party We are turning Sweet 16 this year and this will be our biggest Naughty in N’awlins since our record breaking event in 2004. We are officially the longest running national convention and we aren’t going to stop. This program is a great summary of the event with a list of events, seminars, parties and more. We also included some articles that we wrote to give you some things to think about. The world is becoming more accepting of alternative lifestyles and we are excited to be part of that movement. Gay marriage is becoming legal in state after state. Fifty Shades of Grey shattered records in the bookstore and the movie will certainly do the same. This benefits anyone in any “alternative” relationship. If you are new to Naughty in N’awlins, make sure you go to a couple of the seminars and participate in our games and ice breakers. Speed Dating is another great option for newbies. Our staff (yellow Naughty T Shirts) are always around to answer any questions. Now take a minute to read through this program and then get out on Bourbon St or head to one of our Official Naughty Events and enjoy yourselves this week. You only live once and it’s time to make this week one you will never forget... Welcome to Naughty in N’awlins! Your hosts, Table of Contents Bob & Tess’ recommendations 2 Group Travel 4 Convention Guidelines Bob & Tess’ Corner Swinging in the Media Swinger Pride Thoughts, Philosophies, Tips & 3 5 6 8 Opinions 10 Swinging Parade 16 Brand New Couples Cruises Naughty in N’awlins Schedule Big Top Circus Red Dress Run Block Party 12 17 18 20 22 Naughty Gras 24 recommended Vendors 32 Poker Run 26 1 Bob & Tess’ recommendations Each year, we recommend a few new places to visit and to eat. Since we are located on Bourbon Street we are going to suggest some really great options nearby our hotel. Doris Metropolitan: 620 Chartres St. This has to be the Best New Restaurant in New Orleans. Especially if you like steaks. New Orleans is not known as a great mecca for steaks, but that is about to change. Ruth’s Chris steakhouse was born in New Orleans and we have some great steak houses like Morton’s, Besh’s Steak House, Dickie Brennen’s, Mr. Johns and Crescent City Steakhouse, just to name a few. We think Doris Metropolitan has them all beat. Doris had two butcher shops in Israel and has brought his famous cuts and aging techniques to the French Quarter. Many good steakhouses age their beef up to 21 days, Doris ages their top cuts up to 31 days and you can taste the difference. My personal favorite is the bone on filet. It is the best steak I have ever tasted. Hands down. It ain’t cheap, but you can share it as it is a generous portion. For reservations, call (504) 267-3500. V’s Sushi & Martini: 821 Iberville St. If you don’t like Sushi, don’t let the name stop you from checking this place out. It is an amazing place (very close to our hotel) and they spent a lot of money opening up this terrific new French Quarter spot. They have a great filet mignon steak, fresh fish, chicken and other dishes if sushi isn’t your thing. If it is, then you will love the best sushi in town. It is creative, artistic and delicious. Try the tuna carpaccio or one of their signature rolls. If you like martinis, then this is the place for you. We love the Cucumber Refresher and the Red Lotus, but there are plenty of other fantastic martinis to choose from. From the decor, to the music, to the beautiful waitresses and bartenders, this place is a home run. For reservations call (504) 522-5550. Best Burlesque in Town There are a lot of great Burlesque Shows in town and you will see some of the best local performers throughout Naughty in N’awlins. Here are some of the best shows and where to catch them: Burlesque Ballroom: 300 Bourbon St Inside the Royal Sonesta Hotel is a great Jazz club called Irvin Mayfield’s. Trixie Minx stars in the weekly burlesque show featuring the music of Romy Kaye and the Brent Walsh Jazz Trio. It is a flashback to what you would have found back on Bourbon St in the 40’s and 50’s. Classy acts with live Jazz. No cover charge makes this a real winner. Call 504-553-2331 for to reserve a table. Bella’s Blue Book: 735 Bourbon St. Billed as a “Late Night Kink-Easy, this show features a 2 rotating cast of the best in drag and burlesque. You will get a tease at our Wednesday Night Roaring 20’s Party, be sure to come back and see the whole show. Located at Lucky Pierre’s, the shows starts at 9:30 pm and there is a $10 cover. Fleur de Tease 615 Toulouse St. Fleur de Tease is New Orleans' premiere Variety Burlesque Revue. Created & produced by Trixie Minx and proudly sponsored by Trashy Diva, this modern twist on a classic Vaudeville show has something to please and tease every audience member. Magicians, fire eaters, comedians, aerialists and of course beautiful burlesque dancers all make up the core members of the troupe. There is no show this week, but if you come back to visit, check out their schedule at www.FleurDeTease.com to see their schedule. Dirty Dime Peep Show 2240 St. Claude Ave. The Dirty Dime Peepshow at The Allways Lounge is always a great show. Unlike the traditional Burlesque Shows, this is a more edgy, downright dirty show that we simply love. Doors at 11 pm. The show at midnight & there is a $15 cover at the door. Another show not scheduled this week, but you can see their schedule at www.TheBellaLounge.com Creole Sweet Tease 931 Canal Street The best in high end glamorous burlesque with a traditional jazz band at The Saint Hotel from 9 pm-midnight. We love this super sexy bar, especially when sexy ladies are dancing. This is a FREE show but we suggest you make a table reservation by calling 504-522-5400, because it is a small venue. Slow Burn Burlesque Slow Burn Burlesque is a thrilling show combining classic style and glamour with rock n' roll attitude, Slow Burn sets stages on fire with bewitching routines, outrageous antics, and hilarious behavior. Each show has a sexy core cast of burlesque beauties and special guests from around the world, including comedians, aerialists, magicians, contortionists, pole dancers, musicians, and more! You can see their schedule at www.SlowBurnBurlesque.com Bustout Burlesque Bustout Burlesque is an authentic 1950’s style burlesque show, recreating the glamorous nightclub entertainment found on Bourbon Street decades ago. It brings back sexy, glamorous, and risque New Orleans-style entertainment with elegance, flair, and wit. Glamorous girls, a comic emcee, a sexy songstress, along with mood lighting, props, and a live jazz band, makes this an unforgettable and unique New Orleans experience. A traditional New Orleans jazz band backs the performers, electrifying and energizing the dancers and audience alike. The show is a feast of sights and sounds bound to thrill and enthrall men and women, young and old. N’awlins 2014 Guidelines Please help us ensure everyone has the best possible time by abiding by all local laws and by looking out for fellow N’awlins 2014 attendees. Your actions represent our event and will go a long way toward our acceptance in this community. The city of New Orleans is very tolerant but we do not need to test their tolerance. We can have lots of fun this weekend without offending other tourists or anyone from the local community. Keep your parties private and behind closed doors. Please dress properly while on the street. Don’t walk around topless or in a thong. It is O.K. to flash for beads, but remember, Bourbon Street is still a public street. Please read and adhere to the following guidelines: 1: Respect. "No means No!" Anyone that doesn't understand this or is making unwanted advances will be politely asked to leave, without a refund. 2: No Public Nudity! Sexy: Yes!, Naked: No! This is a convention, not a clothing optional resort. Please cover up in all public places of the hotel including the hallways, elevators, lobby, etc... 3: No Drugs: This is simple- "Just Say No" Anyone breaking this rule will be banned forever, again- no refund. 4. Cameras are O.K.: Of course, this is only if the person shooting the picture has permission. We decided that since we are all adults, we should let everyone be able to take photos of each other as long as they respect everyone else’s privacy. If anyone is taking pictures of you without your permission, please let one of our staff members know and we will take care of the situation. 6. Leave the Hotel Staff Alone: I know there are some cute employees working at the Astor Crowne Plaza, but they are off limits & could get fired if they did anything. So flirt with the attendees, not the hotel staff. 5. Listen to Security & Police: If someone says you are acting or are dressed inappropriately, you probably are. Please respect the local law enforcement and our own staff. They are there to protect you and the city of New Orleans. 6. Intoxication: If you become intoxicated and disruptive, you may be asked to leave (without refund). Do not drink and drive. Please use a taxi or shuttle service if necessary. 7. VIP Passes are MANDATORY! You must have your All Access Pass on you at all times. If you forgot it in your room, you will be asked to go and get it. We have decided to give everyone a weekend of great events, activities and parties without having to wear a wristband. Please help us keep this event private by carrying your pass on you at all times. Anyone caught trying to trade passes will be banned from this and all future events. If you lose your pass, we will charge a $100 replacement fee. This fee is non-negotiable. 8: Have fun. It's a rule, and it's enforced! We do ask that you help with security. Everyone at the hotel property will have to have their VIP Pass. No one from outside of the convention will be allowed into the private parties or the hotel unless they register with us and get their VIP Pass. If you see someone that does not look like they belong... they probably don’t. Please let us know if you see someone that doesn’t belong so we can approach them. You will also see several uniformed security staffers and New Orleans Police Officers in the lobby of the hotel, please consult them if you have any questions. Also, take care of your bartenders, shuttle bus drivers, bellman, maids, and anyone else that has helped to make your stay a pleasant one. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated and will really help the locals who are dealing with a decrease in tourism. 3 Group Travel New Groups Department We love groups! Group hugs, group sex, flash mobs, Groupons, and group discounts. Good things come in bunches. Every resort and cruise line have a groups department and we thought it was about time to set one up for us at both Couples Cruise and for Naughty in N’awlins. Most couples that come to Naughty or cruise with us are already in a circle of friends. You probably already go out together, travel and have fun together, so why not make it official and set yourselves up as a group. Why Book a Group? The easiest answer is to save money. We will be offering up to a 10% discount on reservations booked with a group, depending on the size and event/cruise. This is money you can spend on your plane tickets, excursions, drinks or simply save. Besides saving money, booking a group of friends can help you get placed near each other on a cruise ship, larger groups can qualify for a private reception and you can reserve tables for dinner for your group as well. What does it take to make a Group? It just takes you and 4 other couples to get started. In order to qualify as a group, you need a minimum of 5 couples and you will each get a special 5% discount. We suggest coming up with a name for your group. Maybe you are from Atlanta and you call yourselves the 4 “Dirty Birds” or the “Big Easy’s” here in New Orleans. Maybe you have a local club like Colette and you put a group together called the “Colette Couples” or the “Club Kids”. Make T-Shirts, buy crazy matching hats or blinking sunglasses and recruit more people when you travel. Other people that are not with a group will want to be included in your group. Even if they are not from your home town or club, they can still be part of your group and earn discounts on future cruises and events. While you are at NIN, it is a great opportunity to recruit people into your group. If you haven’t signed up for the upcoming November Couples Cruise, find other couples that are not signed up and your entire group could save 10%. How do we set up a Group It’s easy. There is a group form in your welcome bag and there are extra forms at our registration desk. Simply fill out the form and start taking names. Discounts are for new bookings only, so you can’t go find 4 other couples that are already signed up in order to get a discount. It doesn’t work that way. You can turn in your form, with at least 4 other couples, and you will start saving today. We can set up your cabins for November or one of our other exciting cruises in 2015 & 2016. Even if you don’t have everyone confirmed, we can block out 5 cabins for you and your friends today with only a small deposit. You can sign up the other couples when you get back home and we will hold your block of cabins for you. Bob & Tess’ Corner So far this year, Tess and I became sole owners of Couples Cruise, we hosted a group of lifestyle couples through Thailand, found a new charter boat as we sailed in the British Virgin Islands, toured Norway and visited Normandy on Memorial Day and booked a couple of new charters in Europe and the Caribbean. We even moved into a new apartment complex for lifestyle couples in the French Quarter. We celebrated 30 years together. It has been a great year so far. We want your year to be great too, which is why we have put so many excellent adventures together for you. I recently read a FaceBook post that said “Are you really living life... or you are just paying bills till you die.” We think you should choose the 1st option. Life is too short, believe us, we know. We have seen close friends who unexpectedly passed this past year and they all had so many things that they still wanted to do, but never got the chance. You have that chance. We know money can be tight and it’s hard to allocate time, when you have a job, family and a busy life to support, but you need to take some time for yourself. Explore. Travel. Cruise. Live! The clock is ticking and none of us are getting any younger. Enjoy each year like it is your last and you will enjoy life so much more... We made a major life change just over 10 years ago (right after Katrina) and dedicated time for us. This means more to us than traveling the world, it means sitting on our balcony with a glass of wine after work. Us on the Independence of Spending more time in our hot tub. Slowing down to see the world go by instead of working 7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day. The only way we could accomplish this was to hire some great staff and put together a special team of host couples, ambassadors and event staff. I hope you will take a minute of your time this week to thank our team members (usually wearing yellow Naughty T Shirts) for their hard work. Before you come to town, they are busy setting up playrooms, unloading trucks, stuffing welcome bags and much more. While you are having fun, they are changing sheets, cleaning up messes and trying to get people to pay attention to the rules, even if they have had just a little too much to drink. They deserve a lot more credit than they get. Thanks again for coming to Naughty in N’awlins and we hope to see you again on a future Couples Cruise, back next year for Naughty in N’awlins, on our Amsterdam Adventure or maybe just visiting New Orleans. If you are ever in town (on a non-party weekend), drop us a line... if we are in town, we’ll come hang out with you at one of our favorite French Quarter spots. Your hosts, Us in the BVI’s checking ou t charter boats the Seas 5 Swinging in the Media Article Swinging and the Media This year, we are expecting more than the usual media inquiries. As many of you already know, Tess and I have been on several documentaries, on 20/20, Dateline, Primetime and have consulted with shows like Oprah and many other media outlets. It has been a life long goal of ours to educate the public about “alternative” lifestyles to promote understanding and tolerance. We have been on the board of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSFreedom.org), we founded a trade association for business owners and we have spent an incredible amount of time educating club owners, websites and new couples about open relationships and non-monogamy. We have turned down 10 times more shows than we have accepted, because it is important for us to feel comfortable with the anchor, producer and network. Everything we have participated in has gone very well and shed a positive light on an often misunderstood group of people. This year, a well known primetime TV show will be here to produce a segment about this lifestyle as it follows a couple at our event. We are going to open up our dance on Saturday night early (just for those that are willing to appear on camera) so they can get the idea of what an event like ours is all about. We will also set up interviews with couples that don’t mind speaking out publically, but filming will be done in private. Tess & I on a 20/20 special back in 2006 as you normally would and have a great time. We just need some couples that are not camera shy and you won’t even know they are filming. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at [email protected] and I’ll be happy to address them. Our number one priority is the privacy of our attendees, which is why we go to such levels to make sure that anyone that doesn’t want to participate, doesn’t have to. We don’t need the publicity, our hotel sold out over a month before the convention, but we want to show the world that swinging is a viable lifestyle for many people that just don’t know it yet. We are showing the world responsible couples, who are happy and successful, instead of the stereotypical Jerry Springer types that we have seen on TV for far too long. For the most part, you won’t even know that they are there. Wear a Mardi Gras mask if you are still nervous. If you absolutely can’t be in the parade, then cheer on the parade from the street or from a balcony (throw us some beads!). If you are interested in an interview for the show, let someone know at the registration desk in the main lobby. If you don’t mind being in our filming of our Masquerade Ball on Saturday night, stop by at 7:30 pm (sharp!) and we will be filming from 8-8:45 pm in the main ballroom on the 2nd floor. You can wear a Mardi Gras mask if you like, after all, it is a Masquerade Ball. The show will focus on a few couples and their experience at Naughty in N’awlins, we just want you to be yourselves, act 6 NAUGHTY T SHIRTS FOR SALE Get yours in the registration area while they last Den’s Corner I am a passionate board certified sexologist and I would like to invite you to be part of a pleasure revolution where together we will change the world one orgasm at a time. I am the founder of Sexplore with Den Temin an organization that provides healthy sex-positive environments in order to sexually empower folks. Cum.. Sexplore with me in Naughty in N’awlins! If you are you wondering what I can offer you during your sexy time at Naughty in N’awlins… wonder no more! I will be facilitating sexual workshops, and offering private sessions. My sexual workshops are a succulent space to relax, to sensually tune in to your desires. They are moments filled with erotic inspiration, and heart-opening transformations. Every day is an opportunity to become a better lover! Paid workshops have a cost of $120/per couple and maximum capacity of 10 couples. They fill up fast (we had to turn couples away in our last cruise). If you would like to secure your space please pre-register before the convention. Remaining spaces will be filled during the convention on a first cum-first serve basis. To pre-register before the convention please send an email (include your telephone number, email address, and workshop name) to: [email protected] 7 Gay & Lesbian Pride Flag Bisexual Pride Flag The World’s 1st Swinger Pride Parade The Parade Transgendered Pride Flag that consider themselves “swingers” do not live openly and most of their family and friends do not know. In many cases, they fear that their jobs could be endangered, as they have “moral clauses” or very religious employers. They also fear that friends or family will shun them or at the very least, look down upon them for partaking an in “alternative lifestyle”. Wednesday night (Aug 6th), we are changing the title of our parade from the Naughty in N’awlins Parade to the Swinger’s The sexual freedom movement has come a long way, but we Pride Parade in recognition of still have a way to go. While gay marriage International Swinger’s Day (which is has gained widespread support, nonthis week). This will give a lot more Proposed Swinger Pride Flag monogamy among married or committed focus on our parade in the local (and partners is still somewhat taboo. But that national) media and will be a big step is changing too. forward in gaining acceptance. That said, we know that everyone is not ready to walk, hand in hand, down Bourbon St to declare to the world that they are “swingers”. Of course, just because you are in our parade, does not mean that you are a swinger, just like everyone in a Gay Pride Parade is not gay. It just means that you support their choices. In fact, probably half of the people in our parades do not identify themselves as a “swinger”, but they support our event and our lifestyle choices. Even if your picture ended up on the front page of Time magazine and people confronted you and said “I saw you in a “Swingers parade” you can simply reply with “Yes, I was in New Orleans and got caught up in a parade, I didn’t even know what it was all about but everyone sure looked like they were having fun and we joined the parade for a few blocks.” No harm there. If someone came right out and asked if you were swingers and you did not want to come out, you could simply say “It’s not our choice right now, but we support people that are gay and people in open relationships and their lifestyles. What people do with their partners is their business, not ours.” Pride What is Pride? Dictionary.com says “a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc. “ Are you “proud” of your conduct or do you live in secrecy? Do you lead two lives: one a very public one and another more secretive, private life? My guess is that most people 8 We think we are at a crucial tipping point, a place where gay rights advocates were 20 years ago. We are going to see more acceptance and more tolerance for couples that are non-monogamous over the next 5 to 10 years. This is not because people are just becoming more tolerant, it is because there are people pushing this movement and shaping our story in order to change perceptions. And it is working. Robert Bray, from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force once said “people are coming out because so much is at stake… coming out is our secret weapon.” Of course, he was talking about gay rights, but his point is true today. Before the late 80‘s, most gay men and women were in the closet, especially celebrities and sports figures, but then something happened. Something important. People started coming out and standing up for their right to sexual freedom. The world changed. You see, prior to this, most people didn’t know anyone that was gay. They thought of gay people as stereotypical flaming, cross-dressing men or butch women. As people started to come out in mass, everyone started to know gay people that they never considered to be gay. Their uncle Bob, or Jan at the office, or that nice guy that owns the coffee shop down the street. As time went on and the AIDS epidemic took it’s toll, they knew people who were stricken. They knew people who had died. It put a new and personal link between themselves and the gay movement. Then something just as important happened. Famous gay people came out. Celebrities. Sitcoms and movies featured Continued from previous page Swinger Pride Article gay characters and not just the old stereotypes, but characters that people could identify with and love. Tom Hanks’ Philadelphia won him an Oscar but more importantly humanized an AIDS patient and made the country collectively weep and cheer for a gay man. Soap Operas featured gay characters, TV sitcoms like “Queer as Folk”, “Will and Grace”, “Oz”, “Six Feet Under”, “Glee” and many more, featured gay characters that people could relate to, cheer for and even love. Knowing someone that is gay or seeing them on TV has changed the world’s perception more than any other advance in the gay movement. I cannot think of any other example that is better than Dick Cheney, one of the country’s most conservative figures and a father to a lesbian daughter. In 2009 Cheney said “I think, you know, freedom means freedom for everyone, I think people ought to be free to enter into any kind of union they wish, any kind of arrangement they wish.” Do you think this conservative man would have believed this way if his daughter was not gay? There are important parallels between the gay rights movement and non-monogamy. We are now seeing shows like “Swing” (Playboy), “Secret Sex Lives: Swingers” (Discovery Health), “Swingtown” (CBS 2008) and movies like “Eyes Wide Shut”. Movie and TV stars are coming out publically and the notion of non-monogamy is becoming increasingly more visible in media. The logical result: more acceptance. Your Role We do not need everyone to come out today, but we also do not need everyone to be ashamed and to act like their lifestyle is a dirty little secret. If you can’t come out, we understand, but at least recognize that society is changing and you can still support sexual freedom rights without being outed as living an alternative lifestyle. For those that are still concerned about their own personal privacy, we will have free masks for you to wear down Bourbon St so you can support our cause and still remain anonymous. There are even nicer masks for sale all along Bourbon St that you can buy and wear again on Saturday for the big Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball. This parade really is a turning point for those that believe in furthering sexual freedom and we are very proud of how far we have come. We never thought we’d have a police escort, a marching band, floats and over 1,000 people marching down the main street of a major city representing the swinging lifestyle. Join us and help us change the world. The parade will kick off at 9 pm, in the 100 block of Bourbon St and will continue to 735 Bourbon St where it will end with a Roaring 20’s party at Lucky Pierre’s. Put on your best Roaring 20’s costume and let’s show this town how to Swing. Non-monogamy is already publically accepted, it only becomes more unacceptable when it involves committed partners. In fact singles that sleep with multiple partners is often glorified through TV and movies but only recently have open relationships seen positive portrayals on film. Here are just a few of the celebrities who have either “come out” or have been reported to be in open relationships: Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie, Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith, Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher, Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel, Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens, Pink & Carey Hart, Dolly Parton & her husband Carl Dean, Goldie Hawn and exhusband Bill Hudson, Shirley MacLaine and ex-husband Steve Parker, Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green. Mo'Nique, Rachael Ray & her husband, John Cusimano, Tilda Swinton and her partner John Byrne. As more people “come out”, swinging, open relationships and non-monogamy will become less and less “alternative” and more mainstream. Recent Supreme Court rulings will also go a long way towards expanding sexual freedom in our bedrooms without the threat of government interference, loss of jobs, and estrangement from family or friends. 2012 Naughty in N’awlins Parade down Bourbon St. 9 Our Thoughts, Philosophies, Tips & Opinions For each event, we write a few of our thoughts, philosophies and opinions in our program with the hope that you’ll find a few parts funny, a few serious and a few that make you actually think. Colette Every year our Wednesday Night parade ends at Colette. This year we've made some changes. First of all, the parade will start at our hotel, not end here. We will have our Wednesday Night party at Lucky Pierre’s in the 700 block of Bourbon St. Your pass will still get you into Colette on either Wednesday or Thursday nights for free (only one night). So, stop on over after the Roaring 20’s party lets out or wait and go Thursday night if you like. If you go on either night, you will need your laminated passes and they will punch your card to show that you came. If you don't go on Wednesday, you can get in on Thursday night, with your un-punched laminated passes. By splitting up the crowd between two nights, you will get a much better experience at the club; one of the best in the country. Show up for the Parade Dressed for the Party The party is 7 blocks from the hotel, so you won’t have time to walk in the parade, walk back 7 blocks, then get dressed and walk back to the party. Just show up for the parade in your Roaring 20’s costumes and the parade will look a lot more interesting. Wait till you see the looks on the regular tourists faces when we come marching through. Who Loves Wine? I do! And I really love Bar Vin, a classy little oasis, just off Bourbon Street (on Bienville Street). Join Patrick, the bar Owner, and I as we try some great choices from around the world, even a vineyard owned by a local French Quarter doctor (it’s really good!). This is a great new addition to our itinerary, I hope you will like the bar and the courtyard as much as we do. It’s listed in the schedule, but this party is Wednesday from 3 to 6 pm. A great way to kick off the event and a great Meet & Greet before the parade kicks off. Hard Rocking Since we are starting the parade in front of our hotel, we set up a private Meet & Greet at the Hard Rock across the street from 8 till 9 pm (when the parade kicks off). This isn’t one of our sit down dinners, but more of a cocktail reception to get everyone ready for the parade. If you are hungry, we suggest coming over at 6 pm so you will 10 have plenty of time to sit down, relax and have a great meal before the parade kicks off. “No Street Clothes” Rule on the Hospitality Floor Starting on Thursday Night, we will have a “No Street Clothes” Rule on this floor. You don’t have to be naked, in fact we prefer a robe, lingerie, pajamas or a towel when going to and from the party suites. If you want to play at night, this is the place. If you want to hang out in your street clothes and talk, head to our nightly theme party or head to the lobby and go to the bar located just to the right after coming off the elevators. Why do we have a “No Street Clothes” Rule? Because we have been to lots of conventions over the years and we always see the same thing: lots of people on the party floor, fully dressed, drinks in their hands, talking and hanging out and no one was using any of the “play space”. Then one year, we tried the “No Street Clothes” Rule and there wasn’t nearly as many people hanging out in the halls; they were mostly inside, playing and having a great time. Why? Because they didn’t have barriers and they were already one step closer to intimacy. It also kept out the people that never intended on playing anyway. If they had to get undressed, they would prefer to head to the lobby bar and socialize, instead of crowding the party floor with non-party-ers. Every night there will be pizzas & water for those who are a little hungry in the lobby area of M2 (Mezzanine Level). Music We love music, and we will be embarking on a musical journey this weekend. Most conventions play a lot of rap music, techno and club music. A lot of people like this music (yes, they really do) but there are so many more music choices that get left out. This weekend we’re going to do our best to play a wide diversity of music. We will also try to keep the volume down so you can talk and get to know each other. Tip: If it is too loud for you near the dance floor (where we concentrate the loudest music), try heading to a table around the perimeter of the ballroom. You’ll still get to hear the music (at a much lower volume) but it’ll be easier to talk to other couples in a very comfortable setting. If you don’t like the music that is playing, give us a minute, we Continued on next page will probably change as the night goes on so we can cater to a wide variety of tastes. If you still don’t hear something you like, let the DJ know (and be nice) and they’ll probably play your favorite song. Saying “we want more dance music” means different things to different people, so be specific and we can accommodate your request. Photo Booth This year we have added a high tech photo booth to capture your moments at our erotic theme balls. Just pop in with your partner (or friends) and you will get a free photo strip to remember your weekend. You can even put in your email and you will be emailed your pics. N’awlins 2014 If you own a lifestyle business (or are thinking about it), this is a great chance to network with other club owners and find out more about the status of the industry. Finally, there is a special Adventure we (Bob & Tess) will be hosting on Friday afternoon. If you are a lifestyle business owner and you didn’t get an invitation in your welcome aboard package, please come by registration to sign up for this “Excellent Adventure”. The tour will start in the Astor Ballroom at 11:30 am. There is no food stops on this trip, so grab a bite before you head out. Next year’s Naughty We have had our annual event in the main tower (500 rooms) of the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel for most of the last 10 years. The hotel bought the Alexa Hotel a couple of years ago which added 200 more rooms to the Astor which was good for us this year, because we had to overflow into this tower for the 1st time since 2004. We also had to overflow into the Hyatt French Quarter hotel because this year’s turn out was so big. We have over 700 rooms booked for this year’s event and next year, we are taking over both towers of the Astor and then we are going to cut off registrations when we reach that number. Bigger is better, but we are not going to get any bigger than we are this year, so book early and take advantage of our early bird discount and ensure you get into the main tower. Thank You Card We put a handful of “Thank You” cards in your welcome bag. Put these in your pockets and if you go to these places (or anywhere else for that matter) and have a great meal, get a discount off of clothes or toys, get great service at a bar, then give them one of our cards. We want to make a mark on this city and the best way for them to appreciate Naughty in N’awlins is for them to see how many people are buying in their stores and eating and drinking at their establishments. If the French Quarter businesses gets lots of these cards, they will be more likely to offer more discounts and perks to our attendees next year. Lifestyle Business Owners We will have a special Lifestyle Business Owners meeting Thursday & Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Astor or Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor. We are also having an Industry Reception on Friday at 8 p.m. in the main Gallery, just outside the ballroom on the 2nd floor. We will have two price increases, one on November 15th, 2014 and the next one will be May 15th, 2015. Each date, the price per couple will go up by $50, so if you wait until the last minute, you will be paying $100 extra. You can sign up for next year’s event by filling out our simple form in the registration area of the main lobby before you leave. This will guarantee you the best price and the best location in the hotel. Sober in New Orleans? Yes, you can enjoy New Orleans sober. If you attend AA or support meetings in your community, you can attend them here, at the convention. The noon meetings will be held on M2 in the Conti board room (when you come onto M2, take a left and follow the signs to the Royal Boardroom towards the end of the hall). We will have some experienced couples on hand to meet with you and show support. Not only will you be able to talk about your experience being sober in New Orleans, but this is a great place to discuss being sober in the lifestyle, something you probably can’t talk openly about in your home club. 11 Couples Cruise Sails Again The Newest Full Ship Charter Ship: MSC Divina Adventure Our European Couples Cruise Announces four New Cruising Options in 2015 & 2016! This has been an important year for Couples Cruise. First of all, back in March, We (Bob & Tess) bought out our partner Wayne and moved the office to New Orleans and consolidated with French Connection Events. After nine years of building this company to it’s current position at the top of the lifestyle charter cruise industry, we are ready to take Couples Cruise to the next level. Finding the Perfect Ship We immediately started researching the best chips in the industry that were producing the top charters to see which brand would fit best for our charter clients. We are proud to announce a new partnership with MSC Cruises, the third largest cruise line in the world with the newest and nicest ships in the industry. Not only are their ships newer, bigger and cleaner than anything we could find, but they are the top choice in entertainment charters with the Holy Ship (Electronic 12 Dance Music charter), Jam Cruise (Jam Bands Charter), Monsters of Rock, The Moody Blues Cruise, RSVP (gay charter), Cruise to the Edge (Rock Charter), as well as wine charters, baseball stars and other specialty charters. MSC Divina has proven to be a great option for a niche market cruise like ours. A Ship with Class and Style Inspired by Sophia Loren herself, MSC Divina brings you all the elegance and glamour of the golden age of sea travel in a new vision. A spacious, ultra modern interpretation that pampers you with sumptuous comfort and an immense variety of sports and leisure facilities, plus worldclass entertainment. Let your eyes drink in the sheer scale, style and attention to detail. From MSC Divina’s real stone piazza to her Broadway-size theatre. From the sweeping grace of her Swarovski crystal staircases to the calm of her Infinity Pool, extending seamlessly out to sea and the horizon beyond. Discover the opulent enhancements to the MSC Aurea Spa wellness centre on board, and the even more spacious and exclusive MSC Yacht Club, with its speciallycommissioned works of art. This is a ship, within a ship, offering unmatched privacy and amenities. The Yacht Club comes with complimentary drinks, butler service and your own private concierge. Discover a cruise like no other on the spectacular floating city that is MSC Divina - a superb holiday destination in her own right, offering something for everyone at all times. Sometimes Bigger is Better The MSC Divina is the largest lifestyle friendly, full ship charter in the world. A beautiful ship that will hold over 3,500 people, which will make this Couples Cruise the biggest party at sea. No other nude or clothing optional cruise will be anywhere as big as this Couples Cruise. Special Sneak Peak March 21st - 28th, 2015 Eastern Caribbean on MSC Divina MSC Divina Brand New Couples Cruises We are having a special “Sneak Peek” of the Divina next spring, for 100 lucky couples, that will include a complete takeover of the Yacht Club. We will have exclusive use of the Yacht Club for only Couples Cruise passengers. Our private pool will be clothing optional and a great place for us to hang out and party all week long. The Yacht Club, MSC Divina's "ship within a ship," is targeted to cruisers who prefer an intimate, small ship experience, without having to give up the amenities available on larger vessels. The experience is distinctly different from the rest of the ship: There is more space, privacy, pampering, and personal service, akin to the perks associated with a concierge floor at a five-star luxury hotel. The Yacht Club is located on portions of three decks: Decks 15, 16 and 18, all towards the bow of the ship. The three-floor enclave with 69 suites (we didn’t make that up) in total has its own eye-catching spiral stairway with Swarovski crystal steps, and an exclusive elevator that provides private access to the spa. Club entry is restricted to "members," accessible only with their keycards. The club's virtual living room is the spacious Top Sail Lounge and Bar on Deck 15. Furnished with curved brown banquettes and loveseats, it has a serene ambiance, which is never crowded and has unobstructed, 180-degree views of the sea. Waiters circulate offering guests hot or cold drinks or snacks. A circular concierge desk (staffed 24/7) is adjacent to the lounge. On Deck 18, guests can swim in the private pool or use two dedicated whirlpools. Lounge chairs are always available on the sundeck, and they are more generously spaced compared to those elsewhere on the ship. The Yacht Club-dedicated La Muse Restaurant is located on Deck 15 at the ship's stern. Weather permitting, a lovely, hot and cold lunch buffet with waiter service is set up daily on the Deck 18 sundeck, just steps from the pool. Complimentary drinks are also available throughout the day at the pool bar. The minibar in each cabin is generously stocked with complimentary juices, spirits, soda, bottled water, and nuts---and a fresh fruit bowl is replenished daily. Yacht Club Private Pool While excursions, spa treatments, and transportation to and from the ship are extras, passengers aren't nickel-and-dimed for bottled water, sodas, specialty coffees, cocktails, or wine with dinner. The premium you pay for the luxury of the Yacht Club translates into more comfortable cabins, no loud announcements, no crowds at the pool or sundeck, no lines or waits, higher ratios of (better trained) crew to passengers, and hassle-free embarkation and disembarkation. Yacht Club Suite For example, each butler serves only four guest cabins, not only responding to but also anticipating requests. On the rest of the ship, a steward is responsible for as many as 20. In fact, crew goes out of their way to anticipate and respond to any reasonable request. Yacht Club Private Lounge Full Ship Charter November 9th - 16th, 2015 Amsterdam to Switzerland Rhine River Cruise on the AmaCerto While the leader in big lifestyle charters, we have added a great new division to our Couples Cruise lineup: European Luxury River Cruises! Yacht Club Private Dining Room We 13 Brand New Couples Cruises are excited to announce our 1st ever, full ship river charter on an exciting cruise that will start in Amsterdam and cruise the Rhine River through Holland, Germany, France and end up in Switzerland. Your inclusive vacation provides incredible, value from the champagne breakfast and free-flowing hand-selected European wines with lunch and dinner to a fleet of bicycles, free Internet access, included sightseeing excursions and live cultural entertainment onboard. On a river Couples Cruise, your vacation’s price tag doesn’t keep adding up. All of this with other fun, open minded couples is the only way to see Europe. Full Ship Charter AmaCerto Rhine River Cruise April 16th - 23rd, 2016 Eastern Caribbean on MSC Divina We are so excited to be on board this fantastic ship and you will understand when you see it for yourself. AmaCerto Cabin We will start off with a pre cruise visit to the number one swingers club in the world: Fun4Two near amsterdam. We will visit other clubs along the Rhine as we dock in historic European cities on the world’s most scenic waterways. Over the course of your journey, you’ll find yourself surrounded by rolling vineyards, hilltop castles and time-honored cities. Vibrant locales not accessible by sea or that can take hours to reach by motor coach are up close and personal on a river cruise. Smaller tours and intimate meal settings with open seating create a warm, personal atmosphere accentuated by five-star service. 14 The ship was built just four years ago, making this the newest ship ever chartered for a lifestyle cruise. The ship is going through a dry dock in November of 2015 so it will be completely fresh and renovated for our charter. We will have our largest playroom ever on this ship which will mean that more people can play and enjoy afternoon seminars for massages and Tantra sessions. This ship has a European feel to it, with Caribbean destinations. It is the best of both worlds. You will love the diverse dining options and the entertainment which includes dueling pianos, Cirque-type shows and our signature shows. The cabins are going to go fast, as we have already had a lot of requests from travel agents and past passengers (especially suites and the Yacht Club) so book your cabin this week with a small deposit and you’ll lock down your next Couples Cruise while you still can. All Year Sailing in the BVI’s! Clothing Optional Charters in the beautiful British Virgin Islands Tess and I just found a true gem in the Caribbean in St. Thomas. You can go with a small group of friends and have the freedom to sail topless (or even naked!), dance on a pole, party with friends and have a truly amazing experience while visiting some of the most breathtaking areas in the Caribbean, the British Virgin Islands. You will get picked up in St. Thomas and whisked away for a week of island hopping through the BVI’s, where you can dive, treasure hunt, snorkel, work on your all over tan or just relax in a hammock and do nothing. The ship is a 63’ Trimaran sailboat that is very stable and the perfect vessel for up to 5 couples to share. Unlike monohull sailboats or even catamarans, our sailboat is much wider, rides smoother and has a lot more deck space for enjoying the outside. The ship comes with a Captain, 1st Mate, a chef and a dive master. This is what really sets this Couples Cruise, clothing optional charter apart from any other small charters in the Virgin Islands. Normally, you will get a crew of two, but we double the crew to ensure you have everything you need. You won’t belive the meals on board and you’ll love the drinks (which are all included in the price). This is a great value because it’s all inclusive. Unlike the large cruises, this Trimaran can stop at multiple islands and harbors in a single day. They can get into places that cruise ships can never experience, giving you access to some of the best beaches, caves, diving and beach bars that can only be reached by sailboat. There are 5 cabins on board, so call up your friends right away to book a week on this unique Couples Cruise ship that will be sailing year round in the Virgin Islands. Tess and I already booked our next charter with 4 couples next May/June. Book Your Couples Cruises at NIN Sailing on a Couples Cruise A Couples Cruise is like no other cruise. We have a great group of passengers on board that include swingers, nudists, kinky couples into BDSM, Massage & Tantra classes, and some of the most fun couples you will ever meet. You can go to the playrooms, check out the dungeon, sign up for a massage class or seminar or do none of the above and just enjoy a cruise with no kids. It's your choice on how you enjoy a Couples Cruise. We do not allow any sex in public spaces, so you won't have to worry about being offended as long as you are ok with a little nudity and topless women on the pool deck. So book your cruise this week and whether it’s a big or a small ship, you will be in store for the cruise of your lifetime. You do not have to be nude, you can just go topless or you can never take off your bathing suit. In fact, some of the sexy bathing suits are some of our hottest cruisers. If you like Naughty in N’awlins, then you will love a Couples Cruise. It’s just like going to NIN and waking up in a different port every morning. Same playrooms, same erotic theme balls, same great people. Sail the Virgin Islands with Friends... nd orona Isla C t a r e e b Having a Make memories that will last a lifetime. Lifestyle-Friendly Crew Clothing Optional Private Charters Top Diving and Snorkeling Destinations No Swimsuits Requ ired... at Cruise sailbo Our Couples for you is ready NIN SPECIAL Book a Couples Cruise this week before they go on sale to the public on Saturday May 9th Don’t miss the boat! Put down a deposit at the Couples Cruise desk located in the registration area in the main lobby Special Group Rates for up to 5 couples on this Private Trimaran Only a few Available Dates in 2015 left 15 Wednesday Night Theme: The World’s Largest “Swinging Parade” in the World! Sponsored by the Largest Lifestyle Website: SwingLifeStyle.com Everyone loves a parade and we couldn’t think of a better sponsor for our parade than the World’s Largest Lifestyle Website: SwingLifeStyle.com (or as we all like to call it: SLS). Some have told me that another website is bigger, but I don’t consider that a real lifestyle site. There are so many fake ads, old ads that are over 10 years old, profiles that are never on and that never e-mail replies and lots of misleading, fake ads on all of the porn sites. Sorry, I’m just not interested in a site like that, I want a site with real people and lots of them. That’s why so many people have signed up with this website. Sponsor Spotlight The founders of SwingLifeStyle.com, Brian & Olga have been married for over 7 years. After going to several titty bars and a few nude beaches, it became clear to them that they wanted more out of our sex lives than a bedroom dance. After many discussions they decided to try going to a swingers club just to see what it was REALLY all about. Their first club experience wasn’t that great, (how many can relate to that!?) but it got them very excited none the less. After a few weeks, they decided to try another club and had an exhilarating experience. They didn’t “hook up” with anyone, they were simply scouting, but the experience was nothing short of amazing. They began attending regularly, and still do. 16 Thank goodness they gave it a 2nd chance or we wouldn’t have SLS today. We’re proud to have SLS as our Parade sponsor and we are glad to have them here this week. Not only does this site have an incredible amount of traffic, but they have been adding so many new features lately, it has really enhanced the site. If you aren’t currently a member, or you haven’t signed in a while, then you need to stop in and see all of the new updates. They also founded the International Swinger’s Day (which is this week!) to celebrate the swinging lifestyle both here and around the world. This is why we are kicking off this special week with a parade, so come parade with us as we celebrate our sexual freedoms. So take plenty of pictures while you are at Naughty in N’awlins and post them to your SLS profile when you get home. N’awlins 2014 Schedule Subject to change, check the schedule boards Tuesday, August 5th 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dinner at the V’s Martini & Sushi 821 Iberville St. This year we are going to a brand new venue on Tuesday night, that you do not want to miss. For those of you coming in early, come join us for an amazing dining experience, very close to our hotel. V’s has some of the best Sushi & Martinis in town, but don’t be put off if you don’t like Sushi, they have one of the best filets I have had in New Orleans. They have everything from shrimp & scallops, to lobster, teriyaki glazed chicken, duck, sea bass and more. They really spent a lot of money on this new bar and restaurant and it is really stunning. Almost as pretty as the waitresses in sexy corsets. It’s just our kind of place. This is an optional event, dinner is on your own and is not included in any of our convention packages. Wednesday, August 6th 10:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Convention Registration Opens St. Charles Meeting Room A, Main Lobby of the Hotel We cannot guarantee your room will be ready before 3 p.m. but you can register early and head to the Quarter while they get your room ready. Tip: You can check your luggage with the bellman and they will store it for you until you are able to check in. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. AA meeting M2 Royal Boardroom This is a great way to meet other couples that don’t drink in a city that always overindulges. Bourbon Street Private Parties 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Party at Rita’s Tequila House 419 Bourbon St. qwer This is our favorite spot to drink tequila! In fact, the owner has helped us put together several special flights of tequila so you can try some of my favorites. Besides an amazing selection of tequila, they also have great food (very fresh!). So stop in for some food (you have to eat sometime) and try a shot with me (Bob)! Hint: Make sure you check out the courtyard in the back (it has its own bar!). 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wine Tasting at Patrick’s Bar Vin 730 Bienville St. One of our favorite hidden gems in the French Quarter, this wine bar is a great place to sip a glass of wine before (or after) dinner. Join us for a special wine tasting set up for us by Patrick Van Hoorebeek (my favorite Belgium buddy). Last year they did an awesome job and this year will be better. If you like wine, you’ll love this place, even if wine isn’t your thing, it will be a great Meet & Greet. Note: this is a cash bar Sponsored by Couples Cruise 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Private M & G at the Hard Rock 125 Bourbon St. We are going to get ready for our big parade by having a cocktail reception at the Hard Rock located right across the street. We are going to pack this place. Hint, this is a great place to grab a bite before the parade. If you are hungry, come in a little early (like 6 pm) and order a dinner and then you’ll be done before the crowd kicks in. Sponsored by AlreadyBooked.com 9:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Bourbon St. Parade 100 - 700 Block of Bourbon St. Our friends with the NOPD will block off Bourbon Street for our annual parade. We will have a live band, some Mardi Gras floats and plenty of beads to both throw and catch. Wear something comfortable for walking 7 blocks from the hotel. This year we are changing things up a little, we will be leaving the hotel and parading down Bourbon St (the right way this time) to Lucky Pierre’s at 735 Bourbon St. Sponsored by SwingLifeStyle.com 9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Roaring 20’s Party, Lucky Pierre’s 735 Bourbon St. We will be “Swinging”, Roaring 20’s style, at our opening ball. Wear your best flapper or gangster outfits. We will turn Lucky Pierre’s into a speakeasy for the night featuring a Burlesque show and lots of dancing. The party will be on two floors and will have access to a Bourbon St balcony. 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Party at Colette 822 Gravier St. Admission tonight (or Thursday night- your choice) if free for all convention attendees (you must show your pass to get in). Colette, which is just 2 blocks from our hotel, is BYOB, so plan ahead and bring something to drink. Continued on page 18 17 Thursday Night Theme: Big Top Circus Sponsored by LifestyleLounge.com Tonight’s party is not a dress up theme night (no, you do not have to come dressed as a clown or a lion tamer), it is a night that you can simply dress to impress and wear something sexy and fun. Dress like you are going to your favorite nightclub, restaurant, a hot date or your favorite swinger club. A lot of our attendees love dressing up for the theme nights, but everyone needs a break from the costumes now and then. Even though there is no “Official Theme Dress” for tonight, we are going to have a fun, 3 Ring Circus theme with lots of interesting acts and decor. We will turn our ballroom into a Big Top Circus complete with cotton candy, cupcakes, stilt walkers, balloon making clowns (wait till you see the balloon shapes), a tiger, an elephant, a contortionist, and even a circus midget. Yep, you heard me right. Anyway, tonight is just a fun night to party and meet other fun couples for an entertaining circus like you’ve never seen before. 18 Sponsor Spotlight Lifestyle Lounge has something generally different from most sites. Most of their members are hot. I mean really hot. I’m not sure what they did to attract so many hot couples... but they sure did. The site also has a lot of great features and you can tell that the people that run the site really want to be on the cutting edge of technology. They were the 1st to put a “Booty Call” feature on their site, the 1st that had video chat rooms. They pioneered anonymous texting using your screen name on your smart phone and many other social network innovations. The site has the most attractive photos as well as the most active forums and chat rooms of any lifestyle website on the internet. Lifestyle Lounge is one of the largest travel agencies that specialize in clothing optional and alternative lifestyle resorts and cruises. If you want to find a strong online community, with lots of exceptional looking couples, then you should give www.LifestyleLounge.com a chance. If you do, make sure you tell them that you heard about the site at Naughty in N’awlins & TessnBob sent you. N’awlins 2014 Schedule Continued from page 17 If you can’t make it tonight, just bring your pass on Thursday night and check out the club. Tess and I did a lot of the decorating and we think it is a super, sexy club. Note: Colette will provide all of the mixers Thursday, August 7th 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Convention Registration Opens St. Charles Meeting Room A, Main Lobby of the Hotel We cannot guarantee your room will be ready before 3 p.m. but you can register early and head to the Quarter. Seminars We always offer three separate tracks for our seminars: BDSM, Tantra & an Educational Tract. We will also have a meeting for Lifestyle Business owners on Thursday and Saturday with a special field trip on Friday. If you have trouble finding the rooms, ask someone in registration and they can point you to the seminar or class. There will also be a sign in the lobby and on the 2nd floor with a schedule of the event. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Lifestyle Business Meeting Astor Ballroom, 2nd Floor This is for people in the “Lifestyle Business Industry” and will be an hour long class followed by a half an hour open discussion. If you want to be included in the list of Business Owners activities, please sign up at the registration desk so we can plan accordingly. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Newbies 101 Grand Ballroom C, 2nd Floor Just getting started? 1st convention ever? Learn the ins and outs through a couple experienced in conventions, meet & greets and travel. There will also be tips on how to meet people at this convention and get the most out of a big event like this. Taught by Lynn (from TheSwingerCruise.com) 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bondage, Domination and Sensual Magic Iberville Meeting Room, M2 Floor A 101 series on the tools of the trade. How to find them, how to make them, and how to care for the toys that can make things so interesting.. Taught by Bad Poet 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Naked Speed Dating Toulouse A & B Meeting Room - 2M Floor In this seminar you can get as naked as you wish. The men will be in one line, the ladies in another facing them. Each woman will have about a minute and a half to two minutes to introduce herself to the man and if she wishes, to get a feel of what he has to offer. Gentlemen, please keep your hands to yourself unless you ask permission first. Again, this is a great way to meet people and a lot of fun as well. Taught by Royce (aka Magic Fingers) 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. AA Meeting M2 Royal Boardroom 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Beginning Bondage Iberville Meeting Room, M2 Floor This is a great class for beginners or those that want to learn more about erotic BDS&M for couples. You will learn about safety, safe words, contracts and other essential information to get you started. Taught by Bruce & Pat 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tantra Practices Toulouse A & B Meeting Rooms - 2M Floor An introduction to neo tantric practices, the modern, western variation of tantra. This includes both the new age and modern Western interpretations of traditional Indian and Buddhist tantra. Taught by Stephanie 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Being on a Reality TV Show Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor Have you ever thought about being on a show like Oprah or Dr. Phil? How about a reality TV show or series? There are more and more TV shows that show alternative lifestyles in a positive way. This seminar will explain what happens behind the scenes and what it takes (and pays) to be on a show. Michael and Holli are regulars on Playboy TV’s hit show “Swing” and they host a radio talk show on Playboy Radio. Taught by Michael & Holli 1:00 p. m. - 2:00 p.m. Lets Play: Sex Toys 101 Iberville Meeting Room, M2 Floor Which one to choose?! Is that for me? Can we both use them? Will that add or take away from our sex life? Are you still wondering what sex toys are out there and which ones are for you? This workshop is all about sex toys! Come and learn the basics about all the different toys out there. Discover which ones you can use as a couple and which ones are more for solo play. Continued on page 21 19 Red Dress Run Friday Night Theme: Sponsored by Kasidie.com Red Dress Theme Night The Red Dress Run is one of our favorite events of the year and this year Naughty in N’awlins will be taking place the same weekend as this fun event. I know some of the guys will be skeptical about wearing a Red Dress to tonight’s party, but just go with it and have fun. If you don’t wear a Red Dress, you will stick out and just look weird. Tomorrow, Bourbon St will have almost 20,000 people in Red Dresses, over 12,000 of them will be guys, so get with the spirit and put on that Red Dress and you will be glad that you did. We are going to have the Best Dressed Couple recognized tonight with a special prize, so make sure you “(Red) Dess to Impress”. Guys, this isn’t a drag show, you don’t have to get all prettied up, wear high heels, makeup or anything like that (although you can if you want to, you’ll just look a little silly). Wear tennis shoes and be comfortable. Panties and bras are optional. Sponsor Spotlight Created by real swingers, Kasidie.com is a unique social community devoted to the swinging lifestyle. The site is filled with swinger profiles, parties, travel, reviews and articles, along with relevant utilities, tools, features and of course, fun! Started in 2006 as an online magazine catering to over 25 million swingers worldwide, in 2008 Kasidie was enhanced 20 with a custom, proprietary (built completely in-house) "Web 2.0" swingers social network that enables the community to connect, meet and communicate in ways never before available. Unlike other sites, Kasidie.com is not a porn site masquerading as a swingers site... it IS a swingers site, created by real swingers, for swingers. Kasidie is a fun, sexy gathering place for seasoned swingers, newbies and even curious vanillas (non-swingers) to learn about and join in the swinging lifestyle. Kasidie.com is the real deal – a community of fantastic, uninhibited people living a liberating lifestyle that you really can become a part of! Emily accepting an award for “Best Lifestyle Site” from Holli & Michael from Playboy Radio Sign up for a membership at the Kasidie.com booth located on the 2nd floor (by the entrance to the nightly dances. Continued from page 19 Stop wondering what to do with sex toys? Or how to do it? You can learn fun and consensual ways to pleasure your partner or your sexy self with dildos, vibes, beads, sleeves, rings, clamps, floggers, lube, pumps and plugs! This workshop will also better equip you with knowledge about sex toy safety and care. Taught by Den Temin M.A., ACS Paid Workshops Paid workshop have a maximum capacity of 10 couples and they fill up fast (we had to turn couples away in our last cruise). If you would like to secure your space please pre-register before the convention. Remaining spaces will be filled during the convention on a first cum-first serve basis. To pre-register before the convention please send an email to: [email protected]. In the email include your telephone number, email address & the workshop name. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cum for your Oral Fix! (Mouths-on / Nudity) $$$ ($60 per person $120 per couple) maximum capacity 10 couples. First cum - first served Toulouse A & B Meeting Rooms, M2 Floor Dive into the wonderful world of oral pleasure! This workshop will pump up your skills to get to know what is really going down on your partner. Learn new techniques, understand oral sexual anatomy, and gain confidence – you’ll keep cuming back for more. This workshop is all about oral sex for any gender! We will concentrate on learning about positions, and techniques for mouths, lips, tongues, and hands. This workshop is clothing optional and mouths-on. We will actually be practicing as we learn. Taught by Den Temin M.A., ACS 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sexual escapades... Touring the Sex Shop $$$ ($60 per person $120 per couple) St. Charles Meeting Room, Lobby Remember how exciting it was when it was field trip day at school. Let’s be Naughty in N’awlins and go on a sexy field trip to a sex shop! Have you ever wanted to visit a sex shop with somebody who could give you some tips about all the different toys without the pushy sales person. Join Den as we tour the neighborhoods sex shop. Ask questions about any product and have your own personal sexologist give you advice about lubes, dildos, sleeves, anal beads, butt plugs, and vibrators. Have a happy ending to your educational segment of the convention! Taught by Den Temin M.A., ACS N’awlins 2014 Schedule Bourbon Street Private Parties 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bourbon Cowboy 241 Bourbon St. qwer The Original Bourbon Cowboy will have you spinning around and flipping upside down (on the mechanical bull of course). We love this place because of the great music and the upstairs balcony (that will be stocked with beads!). So come on over for an afternoon party to get things started… Sponsored by Dream Pleasure Tours 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Party at The Beach 227 Bourbon St. qwer This is always one of our attendees’ favorite parties. It’s a really wild ride, thanks to the bartenders and staff which really know how to get things going. There will be a great band on hand and at 5 pm, there will be a special HCS Bar Dance. Hint: Say "Hi!" to the cute Shot Girls, they have a little something for ya... Sponsored by Hub City Select Receptions, Meet & Greets, Dances 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Meet & Greet Grand Ballroom Gallery, 2nd Floor of the Hotel This is a great time to meet other couples at Naughty in N’awlins without loud music, in a relaxed setting. Stop by and get one of the best seats in the house before the place fills up. 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Circus Freak Show Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor Tonight’s dress theme is Dress to Impress. Wear a nice outfit that you would wear to your local club or out to a nice dinner with your partner. Remember, this is Naughty in N’awlins, so make it super sexy! You will see some special acts from our Big Top Circus performers. Entertainment by: Fleur De Tease Burlesque Sponsored by Kasidie.com Cupcakes by Two Sisters Bakery 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Party at Colette 822 Gravier St. There will be another free party at Colette, if you weren’t able to go on Wednesday. Colette is a local on-premise club just 2 blocks from Bourbon St. The club is BYOB, so plan ahead and bring something to drink. (Colette will provide all of the mixers). Continued on page 25 21 Saturday Afternoon Block Party Sponsored by CrowneAvenue.com Fulton Alley is more than just Bowling, check out the craft cocktails and great food Because Bourbon St will be so crowded with people in the Red Dress Run, we are moving our traditional Saturday parties out of the Quarter to a brand new location and we think you are going to love it. We are going to Fulton St and having our very own private Block Party with Fulton Alley and the Apres Lounge. We are going to block off the street, roll in an incredible 16 wheeler truck, wrapped specially for CrowneAvenue.com and have an awesome party. Fulton Street The entrance to the red-bricked expanse that is Fulton Street lies just outside Harrah's New Orleans Casino. Closed to drive-through traffic, Fulton Street is a rare treasure for the pedestrian explorer. As you stroll down Fulton, you'll enjoy a unique blend of historic artistry and modern marvel. It’s a great addition on your list of things to do in the city of New Orleans. Excitement, dining and great music are the core of the vibrant Fulton Street. Here you’ll find exciting outdoor concerts, music and sports fan events year round. It's the most exhilarating place to watch a game or just hang out with other fans! With the annual "Mardi Gras on Fulton", "Miracle on Fulton Street" and other events held regularly, Fulton Street is always buzzing! 22 CrowneAvenue.com We will be introducing you to a new player in the lifestyle website market. While there are already a lot of great websites out there, the one thing that sets this newcomer apart is it’s core theme which is to get out there and party. I know it sounds strange that a website’s focus is to get you to turn off the computer and head out, but this is exactly what they want you to do. They have created a way to find people around you so you can get together and meet other lifestyle people easily. They are going to become the next great “party starters”. They are bringing one of their many semi trucks to the party that you can enter to check out their site. They will be giving away free T shirts, memberships and other goodies just for checking out their truck. Soon, these trucks will be rolling throughout the country staging lifestyle bike rallies, NASCAR events, festivals, regional gatherings as well as visiting clubs and conventions. Bowling for Freedom On one side of the street is Fulton Alley, New Orleans’ newest and most unique entertainment bar & restaurant that features 12 bowling lanes wrapped in an atmosphere of art, music, craft food and cocktails. Not only will we have the entire place to ourselves, but CrowneAvenue.com is sponsoring a bowling tournament to raise money for the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (www.NCSFreedom.com). We are looking for 20 teams to compete for the grand prize: a free Couples Cruise on the Independence of the Seas! Each team member will automatically get a free lifetime membership to CrowneAvenue.com and a shot at one of our prizes worth over $10,000. The cost to enter the tournament is $50 a couple with all proceeds going to NCSF. Every team will get the chance to bowl one game and the two teams with the highest total score will face off for the grand prize. We will also have prizes for top overall score, most strikes, best dressed team, and everyone that is in the tournament will be entered to win a free Naughty in N’awlins package for 2015. A comfortable spot in the Apres Lounge In order to enter, you must submit three couples (three girls and three guys), to enter your team. You can sign up with friends, put together a team from your favorite club, website or just sign up and we will put you on a team if you don’t have three two other couples to sign up with. To make the tournament even more fun, create a name for your team. Fulton Alley Even if you are not into bowling, Fulton Alley is in many ways the new gateway to all that New Orleans has to offer. On the doorsteps of New Orleans tricentennial, Fulton Alley is a nod to the fun, flirty, laissez-le-bon-temps-rouler attitude New Orleans is known for – in a new, modern, & hip way. Both fun and refined, Fulton Alley is characterized by a rich mix of uses – lounge & leisure. Fulton Alley’s craft cocktail program is curated by the leadership of Cure – Neal Bodenheimer & Kirk Estopinal. Serving both a mixture of traditional & craft cocktails, Fulton Alley has one of the most extensive collections of liquors in the New Orleans area. Fulton Alley’s executive chef, Mike Nirenberg, formerly of Tivoli & Lee, Oak and Delachaise, has created a Southern-American-influenced menu, including homemade meat pies, sliders, deviled eggs and smoked, fried and glazed chicken wings. Snacks and sharable small plates are primary on Nirenberg’s menu. Apres Lounge ness, elegance and excitement our attendees deserve. With a top shelf Champagne & Cocktail menu, the finest mixology and state of the art technology, Apres Lounge is a truly unique venue in New Orleans. This is the place to dance and get that Ultra Lounge feel. You can even reserve a table or have bottle service with a group of friends (their prices blow away Vegas, Miami and NYC!) and have a truly VIP experience at phenomenal prices. This venue has the ultimate privacy even though it is right on Fulton St., you will feel like you are miles away in the sexiest nightclub. You can reserve your own private area for your friends On the other side of the road is the brand new Apres Lounge. Housed in a century old building, the Apres Lounge is New Orleans first Ultra Champagne/Sparkling Wine Lounge. It is an upscale environment, with the sexi- Shuttle Transportation We will be shuttling everyone to and from the Astor Crowne Plaza from noon until 4 pm. Of course, you are free to visit Harrah’s Casino or many of the other shops, bars and restaurants on Fulton St. while you are there, but the two venues listed will be private for the Naughty in N’awlins convention attendees only. 23 Saturday Night Theme: “Naughty Gras” Masquerade Ball Sponsored by Couples Cruise Mardi Gras Night on a Couples Cruise Freedom of the Seas Laissez les bons temps rouler Laissez les bons temps rouler is a Cajun French phrase that is literally translated from the English expression "Let the good times roll." Tonight, we are going to have a good time for sure. On every Couples Cruise, there is a Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball, so who better to sponsor tonight’s theme party than the largest floating Mardi Gras party in the World? As a couple that lives in New Orleans (we actually live only a couple of blocks from this hotel), we know what it’s like to party like it’s Mardi Gras. Tonight we will feature one of our favorite acts, a sexy aerialist act, plenty of gogo dancers, hula hoopers and an interactive light wall you’ll have to give a try. 24 Sponsor Spotlight It has been an awesome adventure for us ever since we took our 1st cruise. I remembering thinking to myself how awesome a venue that a cruise ship would make. I had no idea how awesome it would finally turn out. So far, over 25,000 people will have sailed on a Couples Cruise. In November, we will host the largest lifestyle friendly cruise No other charter company even comes close to the number of successful lifestyle charters. If you want to go on one of our Couples Only, Clothing Optional, Adults Only Cruises, then see Tess or Tracy in the registration area and book your next cruise this weekend, while there a few good cabins left on this November’s Independence of the Seas and before our new 2015 & 2016 cruises are open to the public to book. N’awlins 2014 Schedule Continued from page 21 Note: One night’s admission into Colette is included for those that got the Wednesday-Sunday or the Thursday - Sunday convention package. The free pass is only good for one night only. 11:00 p.m. Colette Penthouse Playrooms Mezzanine Floor (M2) After some sexy dancing, it's time to head to the 2nd floor where we will have pizza and themed play rooms. Among them are the Tantra Temple, the Dungeon, the Dark Room, a large Group Room, a Ladies Only room and much more… Remember, no street clothes on this floor. You have to be in a robe, lingerie, underwear or something really sexy. 11:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. “For the Ladies” Room is open 3rd Floor of the Hotel, Suite 309 This is a room specifically for ladies looking for more than one guy. We have a great group of guys to help you fulfill your fantasies. This room is not on our play floor, in order to be more discreet (plus we ran out of room on our party floor). If you are looking for single guys, then this is the room for you. Sponsored by WifeandI.com 11:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. Bi Couples Room 3rd Floor of the Hotel, Suite 313 This is a room, just for Bi-Couples where both partners are bisexual. Still somewhat taboo, but growing rapidly, we thought a separate playing area would be a great new addition to Naughty in N’awlins. Couples will now have a safe and discreet place to expand their boundaries and meet other bisexual couples. Sponsored by BiSexualFish.com Friday, August 8th 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Convention Registration St. Charles Meeting Room A, Main Lobby of the Hotel You can book next year’s Naughty in N’awlins or a future Couples Cruises in our registration area. Just ask one of our staff members and they will have some simple forms to fill out. Remember, buy booking early, you will save money and be able to put down a refundable deposit. Terms and details available on the forms. Seminars 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Speed Dating Grand Ballroom C, 2nd Floor This speed dating is a great way to meet people quickly to see if you hit it off. In this session, you will rotate and meet many couples in rapid fire succession. You will write notes so you will remember which ones you were compatible with and which you were not. Tip: Wear High heels and dress a little sexy for the class. After all, you want to make an impression. Led by Kevin & Virginia 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. “Intermediate Swinging” Grand Ballroom C, 2nd Floor So, your not a beginner… but you are not an “experienced” swinger. This is a great seminar to learn more than the basic etiquette. Topics will include expanding your boundaries, expanding your options and how to survive the Hospitality Floor. Taught by Tom & Bonnie (Players San Antonio) 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. BDSM Safety Iberville Meeting Room, M2 Floor This is an introductory didactic course. This course will present basic safety practices & prevention in non-edge play. It will discuss 1st aid for minor injuries commonly encountered in play and discuss response to emergencies encountered during play Taught by John, MD 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Group Massage Class Toulouse A&B Meeting Rooms, M2 Floor In this class. 4 couples will gather at each table and each person will be rubbed by the 7 other people. Each person will have about 10 minutes on the table, five minutes per side. It's a great way to meet others and an amazing sensation to have that many hands on your body at once. Get as naked as you wish because we will be using oils. Moderated by Royce & Cheryl 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lifestyle Business Field Trip Aka: Bob & Tess’ Excellent French Quarter Adventure Astor Ballroom, 2nd Floor Grab an early lunch or a late breakfast before joining us on this adventure. We will climb into buses and start our tour. We will take you to some very off the beaten path locations with a stop at our new home and office. Only for Lifestyle Club Owners, Website Producers, Travel Continued on page 27 Agents, etc… 25 Poker Run Thursday 12:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Party at Bourbon Cowboy 241 Bourbon St. 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Party at The Beach 227 Bourbon St. qwer qw e r Friday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Party at The Swamp 516 Bourbon St. 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Party at Razoo 511 Bourbon St. qwer qw e r Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Party at Fulton Alley & the Apres Lounge qwer Fulton St. Note: There will be one card given away in each venue including a bonus (wild) card. Pick a card... Pick any card Poker Run Rules See Meredith (aka the Poker Queen) at all of our Poker Run events and she will document your cards. win a prize. We will also award a prize to the couple with the worse hand. Poker Run Rules: There will be five locations listed in the program with the card suits (qwer) by it, these locations will all have a booth set up where you can draw one card. Whichever card you pick last, will be your bonus (wild!) card. This bonus card will be wild and every matching card in your hand will be wild. This year, we are going to have six locations, which will include a special bonus (Wild!) card. If you only make it to five of our locations, you only get 5 cards. Each couple will have the opportunity to draw one card only, at each location. If a couple draws one card at each location, those five cards will represent a poker hand. Each card drawn must be verified by our staff, will be recorded into our Poker Run folder and the best three hands (according to Hoyle’s rules) will 26 Saturday afternoon, from 12- 4 p.m. at the Block Party, there will be a card given out at both Fulton Alley and the Apres Lounge. Example: If you have two Aces and you pick another Ace for your bonus (Wild!) card, then you will have three wild cards (Aces). The worse hand possible would be 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 of a non matching suit. The results will be announced on Saturday Night. Continued from page 25 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. AA meeting M2 Royal Boardroom 12:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Bedroom Bondage Bienville Meeting Room, M2 Floor Learn how to incorporate bondage into your bedroom play. Many couples use bondage to enhance their sex life. Bedroom bondage is usually mild bondage, with one partner voluntarily being restrained and vulnerable to a variety of sex acts. The restrained partner is dependent for their sexual satisfaction on the actions of their partner. This is a hands on class and will include several different ties. Taught by Knotty Dave 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Happier Sexual Relationships Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor Playboy TV SWING regulars, Michael and Holli are the goto experts for couples, single men and single women looking to experience a happier, healthier, sexier relationship. Michael and Holli are regulars on Playboy TV’s hit show “Swing” and they host a radio talk show on Playboy Radio. Taught by Michael & Holli 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Women Only Massage Class Toulouse A&B Meeting Rooms, M2 Floor The class is similar to the couples group massage class except it is for women only. It's designed for those ladies who love women have a bi curiosity or who think they might like to experience a woman's touch in a non-threatening environment. Moderated by Cheryl 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sexplore your Pleasure Iberville Meeting Room, M2 Floor Have you heard the myths, the legends, the stories…but are still wondering which ones are true and which ones are the songs of mermaids?? Do you feel lost sometimes in the labyrinth of desire and pleasure? Where to go? What to do? How to do it? Sometimes we have the map and the right tools we just might not know how to use them….let’s talk about multiple orgasms (everyone is able to experience them!!!), the million dollar spots, pleasure and intimacy. Come to this introductory workshop where we will facilitate the journey of sexploring your pleasure. Taught by Den Temin M.A., ACS Paid Workshops Paid workshop have a maximum capacity of 10 couples and they fill up fast (we had to turn couples away in our last N’awlins 2014 Schedule cruise). If you would like to secure your space please pre-register before the convention. Remaining spaces will be filled during the convention on a first cum-first serve basis. To pre-register before the convention please send an email to: [email protected] In the email include your telephone number, email address and the workshop name. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Digital Sensations (Handss-on / Nudity) $$$ ($60 per person $120 per couple) maximum capacity 10 couples. First cum - first served Toulouse A & B Meeting Rooms, M2 Floor Offer your partner an even finer manual job than they can do for themselves! Learn new manual techniques that will make you an expert in fun and seductive handjobs & fingering. Add variety, surprise and sophistication to your sex life with this overlooked sexual technique. Learn how to push those buttons by discovering those million dollar spots. Make her squirt and make him squirm with pleasure. This workshop is clothing optional and hands-on. We will actually be practicing as we learn. Taught by Den Temin M.A., ACS 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sexual escapades... Touring the Sex Shop $$$ ($60 per person $120 per couple) St. Charles Meeting Room - Lobby Remember how exciting it was when it was field trip day at school. Let’s be Naughty in N’awlins and go on a sexy field trip to a sex shop! Have you ever wanted to visit a sex shop with somebody who could give you some tips about all the different toys without the pushy sales person. Join Den as we tour the neighborhoods sex shop. Ask questions about any product and have your own personal sexologist give you advice about lubes, dildos, sleeves, anal beads, butt plugs, and vibrators. Have a happy ending to your educational segment of the convention! Taught by Den Temin M.A., ACS Bourbon Street Private Parties 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Party at The Swamp 516 Bourbon St. qwer Bourbon Cowboy II has turned into the Swamp! It’s the same great venue with a new atmosphere and the mechanical Swamp Thing. You can go up to the balcony and throw beads… ride the Swamp Thing and have a great time. Hint: Go upstairs, there is a lot of room at this venue Sponsored by TheSwingerrCruise.com Continued on page 29 27 NAUGHTY IN N’AWLINS We will be back again next year, even Bigger and Better Largest Couples Event in the US July 29th-August 2nd, 2015 Book Now to guarantee your room at the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel, this year sold out of the main tower a month in advance. Best Party Suites Anywhere If you like the Naughty play areas here in New Orleans, come back next year and they will be even better. Instead of just using a room with one or two beds in it, we put together an entire floor with group rooms, semi private rooms, dark rooms, dungeons and much more. Top Food City in America New Orleans is known for many things, but the great restaurants might be our favorite part of this great city. Come for the convention, but take time to explore and eat some of the best food of your lives... Best Music on the Planet O.K., maybe the music is our favorite part of New Orleans. From Jazz, to the Blues, to some of the greatest singers we’ve ever heard. Come for the convention and listen to this city sing... Longest History in the US Compare our history to others, how many successful events have others produced? Complete Hotel Takeover Others claim to take over the entire hotel, we actually do (and have for 16 years)! Only Swinger Parade Where else can you march down the street with a bunch of swingers behind a marching band with a Police escort? Best City for a Party! There is no city like New Orleans that let’s us party, right on Bourbon Street, that allows flashing, to-go cups and is supported by the city instead of shutting events and clubs down. 28 Contact us at (800) 304-4493 www.FrenchConnectionEvents.com N’awlins 2014 Schedule Continued from page 27 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Party at Razzoo 511 Bourbon St. qwer Razzoo is Bourbon Street’s Party Headquarters. Of all of our parties, this one is always the wildest! You'll have to come in through the side door, because they will have all of the main doors closed for our private party. We will have our infamous Miss Naughty in N’awlins contest which is always one of the best daytime parties of the week. Make sure you get there early if you want to be in the contest. Did I mention the three for one drinks? Sponsored by Tom’s Trips Receptions, Meet & Greets, Dances 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dinner Astor Ballroom, 2nd Floor of the Hotel Our hotel will be preparing a special Louisiana meal for us tonight. If you are always disappointed in "hotel food", you will appreciate our hotel's kitchen. There are a few things we do well, here in New Orleans, and cooking is one of them. Dinner is only for those that purchased the meals package 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Lifestyle Business Owners Reception Astor Ballroom Gallery, 2nd Floor If you throw parties, own a lifestyle club, website, travel agency, plan events or promote anything to do with a lifestyle business, then you are invited to join us for some of the free champagne, sodas and wine. Sponsored by the French Connection Events 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Couples Cruise Reception Grand Ballroom Gallery, 2nd Floor This a special reception for couples that are going on one of the upcoming lifestyle cruises. This is a great way to meet your fellow shipmates and Couples Cruise staff, before you sail. The dress is smart casual and we will have free champagne, sodas and wine, along with a cash bar. Sponsored by CouplesCruise.com 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Red Dress Run Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor of the Hotel Tomorrow is the Red Dress Run, a great local run, where everyone (even the guys!) wear red dresses to raise money for charity. We want to see EVERYONE in a sexy red dress for tonight’s theme night (guys: high heels are optional). Note: If you want to sign up for the official Red Dress Run, go to nolareddress.com and all proceeds go to some great local charities. Entertainment by: Fleur De Tease Burlesque Sponsored by LifestyleLounge.com 11:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. Colette Penthouse Playrooms 2M Mezzanine Floor of the Hotel Try something new? Try someone new? The party floor will be rockin’ tonight! 11:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. “For the Ladies” Room 3rd Floor of the Hotel, Suite 309 If you haven’t been to the to the “For the Ladies” Room yet, give it a try. You don’t have to do anything, just come check it out. Sponsored by WifeandI.com 11:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. Bi Couples Room 3rd Floor of the Hotel, Suite 313 Are you curious? Sponsored by BiSexualFish.com Saturday, August 9th 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Convention Registration Opens St. Charles Meeting Room A, Main Lobby of the Hotel If you have a local’s only, one day pass, check in here. The Couples Cruise desk will be open for reservations throughout the day. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch Astor Ballroom, 2nd Floor We will have a Salad, Mini-Muffalettas, Beef Sliders, a Potato Bar, Chicken Salad Wraps and Hot Dogs (we call 'em "Getting Lucky Dogs"). There will be cash bars. Note: The lunch is only for those that bought a meal package, if you didn't buy a meal package, there are plenty of options located all around the hotel. Seminars 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Lifestyle Business Meeting Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor This is for people in the “Lifestyle Business Industry” and will be a 30 minute class followed by a half an hour open discussion. Continued on page 30 29 N’awlins 2014 Schedule Continued from page 29 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Intermediate Flogging Bienville Meeting Room, M2 Floor If you’ve been practicing and wanting to take your flogging to the next level, come learn how to use two hands, figure eights and other more advanced techniques. Taught by Bad Poet 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Couples Cruising Grand Ballroom C, 2nd Floor Cruising has really taken off and Couples Cruise has led the way with some of the biggest and best cruises at sea. Come see some of the brand new cruises that have recently been announced and you can even hold a cabin Note: There will be a FREE Cruise given away to someone at the seminar. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Couples Massage Class Toulouse A&B Meeting Rooms, M2 Floor In this class you will be with your significant other and we will explore ways to express your love for each other through your touch. First part of class will focus on the women, then the last part will be about the men. Please be on time or early for this class as it is sometimes very popular and the beds fill up fast. Taught by Royce (aka Magic Fingers) 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. AA meeting M2 Royal Boardroom 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Introduction to Anal Play Toulouse A&B Meeting Rooms, M2 Floor This class incorporates the human anatomy and how to train the muscles to accept anal sex safely and with pleasure. We'll talk about the p spot and also the history of anal sex. We'll discuss anal toys, introducing graduators and plugs. Taught by Stephanie 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Decorative Bondage Bienville Meeting Room, M2 Floor Spice up your profile pictures or be a hit at your next party with decorative bondage. In this form of bondage, the tied partner is bound for a decorative purpose. If you are nervous about being fully restrained but would like to try something with rope, this is the class for you. This hands on class will include several different ties. Taught by Knotty Dave 1:00 p. m. - 2:00 p.m. Lets Play: Sex Toys 101 Iberville Meeting Room, M2 Floor 30 Which one to choose?! Is that for me? Can we both use them? Will that add or take away from our sex life? Are you still wondering what sex toys are out there and which ones are for you? This workshop is all about sex toys! Come and learn the basics about all the different toys out there. Discover which ones you can use as a couple and which ones are more for solo play. Stop wondering what to do with sex toys? Or how to do it? You can learn fun and consensual ways to pleasure your partner or your sexy self with dildos, vibes, beads, sleeves, rings, clamps, floggers, lube, pumps and plugs! This workshop will also better equip you with knowledge about sex toy safety and care. Taught by Den Temin M.A., ACS Paid Workshops Paid workshop have a maximum capacity of 10 couples and they fill up fast (we had to turn couples away in our last cruise). If you would like to secure your space please pre-register before the convention. Remaining spaces will be filled during the convention on a first cum-first serve basis. To pre-register before the convention please send an email to: [email protected] In the email include your telephone number, email address and the workshop name. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Bend Over Hun: Pegging 101 & Anal Action $$$ ($60 per person $120 per couple) maximum capacity 10 couples. First cum - first served Toulouse A & B Meeting Rooms, M2 Floor Ladies strap ‘em on and gents bend over for this titillating introductory workshop on pegging. Pegging is anal penetration on a man via a strap-on dildo, and has become very popular. Pegging can be incredibly sexy and titillating and a great way to explore new dynamics, sensations, and power play in the your sexual playground. Don’t let your nerves get the best of you, with the right communication and technique you will totally pin this sexual act down! Come and learn the million dollar spots, anatomy, basic techniques of giving and receiving, the best positions, and the safer way to do it. If you have a harness please bring it to the workshop. If you don’t have a harness you can either join Den in one of their guided sexual escapade field trips to a nearby sex shop to buy one or cross your fingers Den will have one to let you borrow for the exercises. If you don’t have access to a harness you can still come to the workshop you might just not be able to practice on-site. Taught by Den Temin M.A., ACS N’awlins 2014 Schedule 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sexual escapades... Touring the Sex Shop $$$ ($60 per person $120 per couple) St. Charles Meeting Room, Lobby Remember how exciting it was when it was field trip day at school. Let’s be Naughty in N’awlins and go on a sexy field trip to a sex shop! Have you ever wanted to visit a sex shop with somebody who could give you some tips about all the different toys without the pushy sales person. Join Den as we tour the neighborhoods sex shop. Ask questions about any product and have your own personal sexologist give you advice about lubes, dildos, sleeves, anal beads, butt plugs, and vibrators. Have a happy ending to your educational segment of the convention! Taught by Den Temin M.A., ACS Private Block Party This year we are doing something a little different: we are ditching Bourbon St for Fulton St. Read all about it in our the article in the center of this program 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Shuttles to Fulton St. Canal St (right outside our hotel). We will have free shuttle busses going around the clock during our big Block Party. Head out early to miss the lines. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bowling for Freedom 600 Fulton St. qwer We are having a special bowling fundraiser for National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF). Sign up in advance at the registration desk in the lobby. Cost is $50 a couple and all proceeds go to NCSF. Sponsored by NCSFreedom.org 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Block Party on Fulton St. Fulton St. qwer Even if you aren’t registered for the Bowling Tournament, you can still have a great time at Fulton Alley, a great new venue in New Orleans with a great menu and cocktail bar. Across the street is Apres Lounge, an Ultra Lounge with the best Champagne bar in New Orleans (maybe the South!). Both places have awesome air conditioning and a great Naughty vibe. Go back and forth and check out both parties. Make sure you check out the 18 wheeler announcing the launch of the best new lifestyle site, CrowneAvenue.com. Sponsored by CrowneAvenue.com Receptions, Meet & Greets, Dances 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Filmed Meet & Greet Grand Ballroom Gallery, 2nd Floor of the Hotel Check out the article about a primetime TV show (previous page) filming at our event. We scheduled this special hour for those that will sign a release to be filmed for an upcoming segment of the show. Note: You can wear a mask if you like, after all, this is a Masquerade Ball. Sponsored by the French Connection Events 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. 16th Annual “Naughty Gras Ball” Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor Nobody does a Masquerade Ball like we do. I mean, this is New Orleans right? Where else can you get so many beads and masks and awesome costumes? Dress to Impress, because this is the last night to party… Sponsored by Couples Cruise 11:00 p.m. Presentation of the King and Queen of Mardi Gras & Bead Toss 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom Each year we choose a King & Queen to reign over our Mardi Gras Ball. The winners will get a free convention package to next year's Naughty in N'awlins (including their room!) and their very own crowns. We will be tossing our signature throws (hand signed devil duckies) as well as tons of beads. Make sure you get on the dance floor, because that is where the best beads will be thrown. Note: Keep your eyes open, it is easy to get hit in the head with beads while not paying attention. 11:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. Colette Penthouse Playrooms are open 2M Mezzanine Floor of the Hotel Tonight's the last night. Make it count! 11:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. “For the Ladies” Room is open 3rd Floor of the Hotel, Suite 309 This is the last time to try a MFM or more. The sexy singles are waiting to fulfill your fantasies. Sponsored by WifeandI.com 11:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. Bi Couples Room 3rd Floor of the Hotel, Suite 313 Sponsored by BiSexualFish.com Continued on page 32 31 N’awlins 2014 Recommended Vendors Vendor Area We used to have a large vendor area with people selling sexy clothes and themed outfits for our parties. Since so many of our parties are outside of our hotel, it became hard for them to sell enough to make it worthwhile to attend, especially with so many great boutique and adult stores right here in the French Quarter. This year we have custom corsets for sale in our vendor area, they beat almost anything you'll find on Bourbon St. Come check them out in our registration area before you venture out. The French Quarter has a lot of great shops and many will give you a discount if you show them your badges. Here are just a few of our favorite places to shop locally. If you get great service (or even better yet, a discount), be sure to give them a Naughty Thank You card! QT Pie: 241 Dauphine St. Tess’ Favorite Store in the French Quarter, stop by and see why. They are giving a 15% Discount if you show your badge. Just walk down Bourbon St. to Bienville St. (2 blocks) and take a left. QTPie is only one block off of Bourbon St. Hustler: 111 Bourbon St. Videos, DVD’s, Lingerie, toys, costumes. They have a LOT of nice stuff, very upscale. There is a 20% off discount flyer in your welcome bag. Right across the street from the hotel (2 stories). New Orleans’ Premier Lifestyle Club Upscale Nightclub Sensuous 2nd Floor Play Area Mr. Binky’s Boutique: 107 Chartres St. Open 24 hours, menswear, lingerie, costumes, clubwear, videos, DVD’s and adult novelties (Toys!). This is mine & Tess’ favorite French Quarter Shops and it is very close to the hotel. Wicked Orleans: 1201 Decatur St. This is Bob’s favorite shop and they have LOTS of Theme Stuff, so go there early or they will be sold out. Retro clothing, boots, naughty school girl skirts. Ask for Robert and show him your badge for a great deal. Panda Bear: 415 Bourbon St. This is our favorite little shop on Bourbon St. It is small, but make sure you go upstairs, there is more up there. Lingerie, toys, costumes, adult novelty Fifi Mahony's: 934 Royal St. Utterly Incredible Wigs. You have to see them to believe them. Anyone that dresses up regularly should have one. Great for the Mardi Gras Ball. Bourbon Strip Tease: 205 Bourbon St. Thongs, sexy outfits, funny T-shirts, Toys. Another store within 2 blocks of our hotel. Chartres Street Adult Video: 107 Chartres St. Adult Videos, Magazines, Toys, Lube, etc... 32 Dance Floor BYOB Membership waived for NIN Attendees *you must show your passes when entering Just 2 blocks from the Astor Crown Plaza Hotel 822 Gravier St. www.ColetteClubs.com Continued from page 31 Sunday, August 9th 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Post Convention Meet & Greet Dinner at La Bayou 208 Bourbon St. Last year we had a great showing for our post-convention dinner. This year, we picked another local favorite of ours. Usually, the best restaurants are not on Bourbon St., but we really like La Bayou and go there often. N’awlins 2014 Schedule Hospitality Floor 2M Mezzanine Level Check out our Hospitality Floor on 2M (Mezzanine Level). Open every night at 11 pm, this area is for couples only, so you have to enter and leave with your partner. They have a great space upstairs with a balcony that will be our home for the night. Bonus: It’s close to the hotel AND Colette. Call 504-525-4755 to make your individual reservations and ask for upstairs seating. 9:00 p.m. - till late Party at Colette 822 Gravier St. Every year, we always finish up with a post-convention party at Colette (just two blocks from the hotel). We have almost 100 people staying over Sunday night, so this party should have a good turnout. The parties on Sunday are not included in the convention, but we wanted you to know about it, in case you were staying over Sunday night. Bring your convention pass with you to get the membership fee waived. We will have clean sheets and towels available, but please, do us a favor and clean up after yourselves. We want you to have a great time, but respect those that will use the area after you and leave it as you found it. Well, that’s it, our entire, fun filled, naughty schedule. We hope you have a great time and you come back next year and do it all over again. 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