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| Exotic Erotic Ball: Oct. 24, 2009 |
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What is the Exotic Erotic Ball?
It's part Mardi Gras, part burlesque, and part rock concert, yet totally unique. The Exotic Erotic Ball is a celebration of human sexuality and freedom of expression. It's a lingerie, fetish, masquerade affair.
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It's been almost 30 years since Louis Abolafia and I founded the Exotic Erotic Ball. Louis was best known for coining the phrase "Make Love, Not War", and we created the Ball as an extension of that philosophy.
I have thought of Louis often since he died in 1995, but never more so than this year, as I prepare for our greatest Exotic Erotic show ever - our 30th Anniversary Show in SF this October, at the Cow Palace.
Our 2009 Exotic Erotic Ball will be spectacular - and hey, if anyone knows how to pull out the stops, it's us. But - not completely lost among our elaborate and of course, highly stimulating festivities will be real discussions on our First Amendment rights. These will take place during the afternoon sessions of our Expo, and we hope you can attend these, as well as the Ball. Many of our friends, celebrities, and adult film stars will partake, and there will be opportunities to speak with them up close and in person.
Make Love, Not War - it once was the battle cry of our entire youth culture, but it's never been a truer, more appropriate message than it is today. I miss Louis, and I can't wait to feel his spirit soar again. Happy 30th Anniversary, buddy.
Peace, Love and Respect
- Perry Mann
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It features non-stop entertainment of limitless variety. Attendees will see and hear live music, top DJs, erotic performers, exotic dancers, wild sideshows and playful interactive fun on multiple stages. We have learned we cannot describe the scope of our live entertainment in one paragraph.
However, we can say that our Main Stage alone features three bands, 20 burlesque acts, 5 hilarious games (Masochism Tango and Lesbian First Kiss among them), as well as our three contests which will crown Best Costume, Mr. Exotic Erotic, and Ms. Exotic Erotic; our Bling Bling stage features top DJ's and electronic entertainment; our Fetish stages feature fetish and bondage, latex, body painting, and a little bit of flogging; and our Burlesque stage features dance and novelty acts. Get more details on our live entertainment here
Our Exotic Erotic Expo features 100 specially selected vendors who will showcase the latest in exotic fashion, erotic art, adult products, games, and novelties, and the fittingly offbeat. The Expo is open during the Ball, to Ball ticketholders only. (The Expo is also open on Friday October 23 from 4PM to Midnight and on Saturday afternoon October 24 from Noon to 6PM for only $20. Get details on the Exotic Erotic Expo here
History of the Exotic Erotic Ball:
There was Louis Abolafia and his good friend Perry Mann. They made their dwellings in the Land by the Bay. One day, Louis approached Perry and said: "I want to run for President. I will be the candidate from the Nudist Party. Will you help me do this?" Perry responded: "Please tell me, Louis, why is it that you wish to run for President under the Nudist Party?" Louis responded: "It is because I have absolutely nothing to hide." Perry smiled and said: "Then I will help you."
To help finance Louis' candidacy, Perry created an event that celebrated freedom, the right to choose, and the right to be as one chooses to be. This is widely known as freedom of expression. People came to the event Perry created in the land by the Bay to experience this freedom of expression, and they rejoiced. And the Exotic Erotic Ball was born.
And Perry looked unto the Exotic Erotic Ball, and he saw that it was good. And so he nurtured it, and it became fruitful and it grew.
Years would pass, and times would change. But the Exotic Erotic Ball remained strong, and a veritable part of the Land by the Bay. The event that was first celebrated by only a few grew into an event celebrated by hundreds, then thousands, until it came to pass that over ten thousand strong came from all parts to partake in the freedoms and merriment that was the Exotic Erotic Ball. And they rejoiced, and their voices were heard. And the fire department said "well, that's about all the people we can pretty much fit in this here building." But Perry Mann said: "This is about freedom of expression. Everyone who wishes to partake in that must have that chance. For on this night, at the Exotic Erotic Ball, we are all special and unique, and Everyone is a Star. If I must find a larger building, so be it."
And so it came to pass that he found the Cow Palace, and he saw that it was good. Then more years would pass, until at last it became time to prepare for the 30th Annual Exotic Erotic Ball. And Perry Mann said: "Yea verily, this shall be the greatest Exotic Erotic Ball ever."
And in October of 2009, tens of thousands will gather to bear witness. And they shall rejoice.
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