(pictures of me from the book)

First off on Saturday the 22nd:
Celebrate the launch of Ed Fox’s latest TASCHEN book, Ed Fox, Vol. 2 at his book signing and release party!

Meet the models, shoot some pictures and have lots of fun! Large prints from the book will be on display and available for sale. Many models confirmed to attend, including Myself!

Saturday Oct. 22, 2011
7PM-10PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-666-7667

Watch ED FOX II book trailer

The 9″X12″ book includes a 60 minute DVD!
Click HERE to purchase an autographed book with FREE shipping anywhere in the U.S.

Then on Sunday the 23rd:
Join me for an event I am extremely excited about! I will be the Guest Storyteller in the debut night of Glory Stories at the iO West Theater!! I will be telling true stories based on suggestions from the audience. The improvisers will then perform scenes and games based on the story I told. I am really excited about this and hope you can come out and share the night with me!

Admission is only $5.00 and it’s 2 for 1 admission if you come wearing something kinky.
Special giveaway prizes provided by The Stockroom and Sportsheets!

Sunday, October 23, 2011
iO West Theater
10:00 PM in the Main Stage – tickets are $5
6366 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 962-7560

HOPE TO SEE YOU AT ONE OR BOTH EVENTS!!!

The Joint is a one love eatery and music venue located at 8771 W Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90035, open from noon-2am daily. They are founded on the princpals of bringing food, music and community to neighboring friends and those that are just passing through.

The music and the atmosphere of the evening will make you feel like you are in Jamaica. Dream Pleasure Tours will be there to make the evening extra special with a drawing for a super door prize (think travel coupons), and some goodies to give away! You can talk to me or someone from Dream Pleasure Tours in person about all of their great trips and events. Of course, make sure you spend some time meeting other Dream Pleasure Tours customers while you’re there. Maybe you will find another couple to go on vacation with!!

We can also tell you all about Circus Erotica, the signature Hedonism II event in June 2012.

Everyone’s welcome! The Joint is located at 8771 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035.

Come out, have a drink with me, DPT and everyone at the Joint!! FUN!

I am honored and thrilled that I have been invited to participate in The Pleasure Chest’s 40th Anniversary Celebration this Thursday, September 29th! I, along with my sheros and scene mates Nina Hartley and Belladonna will be performing!

Here are the details from The Pleasure Chest Site:

Thursday, September 29th 7-11 PM

Gloryhole is a peek behind the red curtain, giving guests a chance to mix and mingle with the sexual glitterati. Equal parts tease and sleaze, Gloryhole will let the curious see what goes on after hours at one of Los Angeles’ most storied locations, on the very same floor where Joan Jett once shopped for leather gear and 70s gay porn movies were made. Given the nature of the entertainment, the party is invitation only. To RSVP, please send an email to gloryhole@thepleasurechest.com.

The night will include:
An XXX Gloryhole installation- Gaze through a voyeuristic portal into the extremes of human sexuality
Dancing with the Pornstars- Shake your booty with your favorite erotic entertainers & live DJs
Polite in Public photo booth- Take fabulous photos at our portrait booth
Kinky Crafting- Make pervy paper dolls with your free Pleasure Chest Activity Book
Spanking booth
Sword swallowers, stiltwalkers, strippers & maybe even a monkey!
Free cocktails from Cougar Juice Vodka

Appearances by:

Belladonna
April Flores
Nina Hartley
Kitty Cadillac
Damon Holzum
Mistress Mary & Sir
More TBA

Then I saw Nancy Upton’s pictures. I thought they were brilliant because with the use of her body and food she made a satirical statement on the contest and the company behind it. I loved that her pictures mocked the sentiment that fat people eat (even slather ourselves in) unhealthy food all the time. I do not believe she was insulting the other serious contestants at all. On her blog, she encouraged votes for other women who really wanted to win the contest several times.

I think it is actually funny and very telling that Nancy won the contest. AA should see that the plus sized community is a serious community and could have used this, or perhaps even the backlash that my experience caused last year, as reasons to really try to understand the potential of treating plus sized women with respect, and how that could go a long way in helping their struggling company. The addition of more sizes could have been done in a much more considerate, responsible way.

As far as the mention of my experience in the open letter from American Apparel creative director Iris Alonzo, I think it is a year and 4 months too late to acknowledge what happened to me. I am surprised that they were even aware of my situation, because I was never responded to or contacted by anyone from American Apparel last year. I also highly doubt that they “don’t recall the name of the confused employee credited with saying that” because I was at their Downtown LA headquarters meeting with their showroom rep specifically to work on my plus sized clothing line. This woman (whose name I DO remember – Maggie P.) was well aware that I was meeting with her to find pieces for my plus sized clothing line. Her disinterested attitude during the entire meeting makes it hard to believe that she “was sadly uninformed.” And during our meeting, the only piece of clothing I was shown that went up to a size 3XL was a Men’s t-shirt. That was an article of clothing that was hardly inspiring or appropriate for the sexy, flattering clothing I to hope to create for plus sized women.

I applaud Nancy and think it is great that she made such a huge statement with her opinions and pictures and continuing an important dialogue!

**Special thanks to my friend Lillian Behrendt!**

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Carlos Batts & April Flores Announce Free, Intimate Art Exhibit Opening at Studio Servitu on Friday, July 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Los Angeles, CA — Monday, July 25, 2011 – The artist/muse team of Carlos Batts and April Flores have decided to invite the public to a very intimate look at their lives through the announcement of a free photography and art exhibit, to be held at downtown Los Angeles’ Studio Servitu on Friday, July 29th.

Carlos Batts will be exhibiting work from his series of non-digital photography collages, an ongoing series that originated from mixed media collages as well as a creative approach to darkroom techniques. The exhibit will feature Batts’ abstract cubist photography, a style which can also be seen in his film making productions.

A brief glimpse into Batts’ art photography collages can be seen on youtube.com/cbattsfly, a response to years of inquiries as to whether or not his work was made on Photoshop. Batts, who constructs one-of-a-kind negatives to produce each unique print, has embraced incorporating digital technology in his creative process, which is evident in his new film Artcore, which was shot entirely on the Kodak Zi8 and is now available on tlacult.com.

April Flores, best known for being a muse and model to artists, directors and photographers around the world, has recently stepped behind the camera to document herself during a difficult time in her life. As a way to deal with the physical and emotional pain of her recent miscarriage, April turned the camera on herself as a cathartic way to cope and grow from the experience. More about Flores’ photography series can be seen at her blog at http://fattyd.com/blog/2011/07/05/diary-of-my-miscarriage/. April Flores will be exhibiting this series of deeply personal self-portraits in conjunction with new photo-collages by Batts.

More information about the exhibition can be seen at http://twitter.com/fatty_d, http://fattyd.com and http://carlosbatts.com .

Although the exhibition is free to the public, visitors are asked to RSVP for the event, which will be from 7pm to 11pm at downtown Los Angeles art/dungeon space Studio Servitu, located at 800 McGarry Street, LA, CA 90021.

Reservations to be placed on the guest list can be made by contacting Studio Servitu at studioservitu@gmail.com. For all media and interview inquiries, please contact Kelly@ThePRSMGroup.com.

Here is the info from the Dr. Sketchy’s Los Angeles Branch site:
We’re aiming to mount the World’s Biggest Dr. Sketchy’s at the epic Ink-n-Iron festival in Long Beach, California from June 10-12, 2011. The price of admission ($35 for one day, or $70 for all three days) includes everything the festival has to offer including hours and hours of Sketchy hijinks in the historic Queen Mary’s beautiful Queen’s Salon. You’ll also enjoy hot rods, pinups, burlesque, art, fashion, music, and tattoos galore. Come draw with us, or pose for us… or both!

See you there!

I would like to congratulate my great friend Oriana / Ashley Blue on the publication of her memoir Girlvert. She is an amazing person and friend and I am very proud of her!

Come out and celebrate her hard work and fabulous book at XXX Nite: Book Release party & show celebrating the release of GIRLVERT a Porno Memoir by Oriana Small aka Ashley Blue! This Wed June 1st at Largo 8pm! There will be many performances including a reading from the book by yours truly. The $20 cover includes a complimentary copy of book, an exclusive swag bag and a chance to win an Ashley Blue cyberskin toy! It will truly be a night to remember!

Buy tickets here.

Buy the book here.

I am so thrilled that I have been invited to pose and participate at Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School on Sunday, April 17, 2011 Dr. “Sketchy’s Anti-Art school is the world’s premier alt.drawing movement. Artists draw glamorous underground performers in an atmosphere of boozy conviviality.” It’s run by Molly Crabapple who in addition to being an amazing artist, also created a piece in the April Flores Toy Art Show!

I will be posing for sketches, paintings, drawings and voyeuristic pleasures at Studio Servitu clubhouse in downtown, Sunday April 17th from 7 – 10 pm! The cover is only $15 in advance and $20 at the door. If more than 60 people attend, then everyone will get a free, autographed copy of Baby Tattoo’s book “Unkle Pigors’ Cryptic Art” (worth $30)!

Come out and join me in a fun filled night! All the details, including info on reserving a spot can be found on their site here.

The 2011 Feminist Porn Awards are coming up very soon and I am beyond excited!

Last year was truly amazing because it was my first time attending. For me, the FPAs are such a magical event because you are surrounded with like minded artists who have similar goals with their work as you do. It is always nice to have your hard work celebrated, but it takes on a much more significant meaning when you are recognized by peers whose work and message you respect and share. I came back from Toronto last year with a renewed spirit and drive to continue on.

I am honored that I will be attending again, and I will also be presenting the 2011 Heartthrob award which I won for 2010! I am also super excited because Carlos Batts will be attending and participating in a Q&A session after a screening with clips from featured directors.

“The nominees for the 2011 Good For Her Feminist Porn Awards continue to strive to provide erotic entertainment that is smart, sexy, and appreciates women as viewers.” This year I am in FIVE films that have been recognized by Good For Her:
Artcore
Her Little Secret
Roulette Toronto
Sola
Tristan Taormino’s Rough Sex 2

I am also truly grateful to Eden Fantasys for sponsoring Carlos’ and my trip this year. I will be holding three contests in honor of the FPAs and my trip to Toronto the week before the trip (April 4th-8th) the week of the FPAs (April 11th-15th) and the week after the trip (April 18th-22nd).

I will ask a question here on my blog and on my Twitter and you will have a chance to win a $50 Gift Card to EdenFantasys! I will announce the questions soon so please check back.

Mark your calenders and join me and my co-star Drew Deveaux along with ArtCore’s Director Carlos Batts in celebrating the creation and release of ARTCORE!

This party will take place Saturday, March 26 at 9:00pm at The Sweet Spot at The Palms 8572 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood. There will be free sexy goodie bags for the first 40 people through the door!
~AND~
*Spanking Booth
*Peep Show
*GoGo Dancers
*NASTY ART FOR SALE

From the Facebook Invite:
“Discover your new freaky Saturday night party… Each month features a queer female DJ spinning house, disco and electro all night long…

This month BZZZRP! rocks the decks… Allow her to spin you into her web of electronic bliss as you experience a loving live mix tape featuring the hard dirty beats of every anthem you never knew you had…

As always… A safe space for PomoSexuals, Queers, trans folk, bisexuals and everyone else.

$5 b4 10p if you RSVP “YES” on Facebook, $10 at the door after.”

A huge thanks and spanks to Mommy Fiercest for allowing us to celebrate ArtCore at her event!