6:30 p.m.
Early Bird's Drinks and Dinner at Arnaud's
813 Bienville St. (just off of Bourbon St.)
Coming in early? Join us for dinner at Arnaud's, one of the Grande Dame's of New Orleans eateries. Make your reservation by calling (886) 230-8895, mention French Connection events and they will seat you in the Jazz Bistro (on the corner of Bourbon St.).
Everyone will get a free appetizer of Souffle Potatoes (Tess calls them "Pillows of Pleasure") compliments of Tess & Bob. Dinner is not included in our convention package, this is just an opportunity to meet other attendees early and have a great meal with great company.
Hosted by Bob & Tess
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Convention Registration Opens
St. Charles Meeting Room A, Main Lobby of the Hotel
We cannot guarantee your room will be ready before 3p.m., but you can register early, drop your bags with the bellmen and head to Bourbon St.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. "Friends" Welcome Reception
Cat's Meow 701 Bourbon St.
Welcome to Naughty in N'awlins 2010! Our Wednesday night reception and Parade is one of my favorite times during our convention. Where else can you have a parade of crazy couples down a city street, with a marching band and a police escort? No where but New Orleans!
This year we are hosting our welcome party at the world famous Cat's Meow. If you like karaoke, this will be your favorite Bourbon St. Party. If karaoke isn't for you, head upstairs and check out the Bourbon St. Balcony (& Beads!). We will have a lot of great food (for free!), so come have a bite, a drink and get up and sing a song with us.
Sponsored by Tampa Bay Escapes
8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Bourbon St. Parade
500 Block of Bourbon St.
Our friends with the NOPD will block off Bourbon St. for our annual parade. We will have a live band, Mardi Gras floats and of course our motorcycle police escort. Note: wear some tennis shoes or something easy to walk in (the parade isn't that long, but it is 7 blocks (each way) and Bourbon St. isn't the most level or even pavement).
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Party at Colette
822 Gravier St.
We will end our parade at Colette, 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).
Note: admission into Colette is included for those that got the Wed-Sun convention package.
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 a seminar or the Quarter.
Seminars
This year seminars will be offered in three different subject areas, or tracks. One will focus on S & M and Bondage, another will feature Tantra and massage techniques and the third will cover educational matters related to lifestyle subjects. You are welcome to follow the same track all weekend or mix and match at will.
Track 1: S & M The S & M tract has been expanded due to the increasing interest in this alternative lifestyle from our attendees. It is our goal to provide quality education for those interested in various forms of BDSM. 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m. We will teach you simple techniques to tie up and tantalize your partner. This is a great class for beginners or those that want to learn more about erotic BDS&M for couples. Taught by Master Jim 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. So, you just bought your first flogger. Is it what you really wanted or was it something you were just able to afford? Do you know how to care for it? What do you really know about it? Is it balanced? What are the Pommel, Grip and Quillons and what section of the flogger do they make up? How's the craftsmanship? Do you know where not to strike someone with it? Must you throw it to use it? Regardless of your answers to the above, learn about your new flogger, proper techniques in safely throwing that first flogger and how those techniques and others can make that one flogger feel like several different ones and more. Not to forget the importance of caring for and cleaning your newest toy. Taught by Dmitri E. Ville |
Track 2: Tantra Our popular “Tantra Track” is back! The massage classes are not "Tantra" specific, but they will be held in our "Tantra Temple" and they will have a spiritual atmosphere. We hope you enjoy this new experience. Noon - 1:15 p.m. Royce has been leading couples massage classes all around the country and at lifestyle conventions for years. This class will focus on the woman. Come learn how to give your partner a relaxing and sensual massage that you can bring into your everyday life when you return home. Taught by Royce (aka Magic Fingers) 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 PM This seminar presents the core components of Tantra in various ways so that each couple can select those that are most needed in their unique relationships. This is a great class for new couples and couples that are interested in learning about Tantra techniques, but were unsure about how to get started. taught by Jim & Cindy of the Key West Tantra Institute |
Track 3: Education The education tract is specifically designed for new or nearly new couples. Experienced couples with questions or concerns on the following topics are encouraged to attend. Experienced couples who want to share their positive experiences with new couples are also encouraged to attend. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A local expert on New Orleans will be on hand to explain some of the sightseeing opportunities and tours available. You can ask questions and book a tour during the seminar. Presented by Dan, the Hotel Concierge 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Ever experienced "stage fright"? Have trouble getting it up? Just want to find out about options that will give you staying power throughout the weekend? Then this is the seminar for you! Taught by Dr. Paul Ziomek |
Bourbon St. Private Parties
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Barley Legal *
423 Bourbon St.
It's time for a Pool Party, Bourbon St. Style! Barely Legal is one of Hustler's strip club, with a slight difference, they have a topless pool out back (so wear a swimsuit!)
That's right, you can go topless at this pool! They also have some cute cabanas outside where you can kick back, enjoy a cold beverage and check out the scenery.
They will have a Bar B Que fired up for those that are hungry. Check out their pulled pork, burgers and chicken breast sandwiches. Ya gotta pay for the food, but trust me, they have the best backyard, topless Bar B Que in town.
This private event and is a brand new venue for us.
Sponsored by Colette & Skinny Dip Sundae
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Party at The Blues Club *
216 Bourbon St.
We will have a live band playing blues, R & B, slow songs and some funk that will make you get up and dance. This will be a great place to get into the Bourbon St. spirit.
This private event and is a brand new venue for us.
Receptions, Meet & Greets, Dances
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Lifestyle Business Owners Reception
Astor Gallery, 2nd Floor (outside the Astor Ballroom)
If you throw parties, own a club 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
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Lady in Red Theme Ball
Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
This is a great theme to start the week. Everyone has a red dress (even Bob!). The guys are encouraged to dress in red too (but please, not in a dress). We will have a special Martini bar tonight (check out the ice sculpture!)
Sponsored by Caliente Resorts
11:00 p.m. Hospitality Suites Open
Mezzanine Floor (M2)
After some sexy dancing, it's time to head to the 2nd floor where we will have pizza and themed rooms. Among them are the Tantra Temple, two Dungeons, the Chocolate Room, the Dark Room, a Ladies Only room and for the 1st time ever, an erotic shaving room!
This is a great chance for you to practice the things you learned at the seminars.
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Convention Registration
St. Charles Meeting Room A, Main Lobby of the Hotel
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
Astor Ballroom, 2nd Floor
We will have a Salad, Mini-Muffelettas, Beef Sliders, a Potato Bar, Chicken Salad Wraps and Hot Dogs (we call 'em "Getting Lucky Dogs").
There will be cash bars available.
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
Track 1: S & M 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. Whips and Floggers and Lollipops! Oh My! A short introduction of the concept of S&M, B&D, D&S and how it is an enhancement to the swinging lifestyle. This will be followed by a discussion of the spectrum of BDSM starting with the very light side and moving across the spectrum to the heavier side. Included will be how a swing club in the San Francisco Bay area incorporates the BDSM theme quarterly into one of their parties. Taught by Master Bill 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m. Intermediate Flogging You say you are pretty proficient in your ability to use your floggers. Are you really? Are your techniques good? Can you do the same things with your weak hand? Do you look to others like your bored? Can you mix up your techniques in an intriguing fashion that will keep the bottom guessing as to what is coming next? Moving into using both hands can be difficult for some. Whether or not it is for you, how would you like to learn how to do it with more style and grace? Get advice on how to put your different techniques together and send your bottom into space. Taught by Dmitri E. Ville |
Track 2: Tantra 11:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Couples Massage Class Today the girls get their turn! Ladies, you will learn how to please your man using erotic touch techniques, because when the ladies are happy... everyone is happy! Taught by Royce (aka Magic Fingers) 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 PM Deep Touch Learn how to touch and express love, kindness, compassion, patience, gratitude and passion to your beloved's mind, emotions, body and soul. Learn new skills for kissing, massage, music, taste, sight and play. Taught by Jim & Cindy of the Key West Tantra Institute |
Track 3: Education 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. "Intermediate Swinging" 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 Tangerine and Brian (our King & Queen!) 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m. Men & Women's Circles This seminar will have all of the couples breaking up into two groups. One for the ladies and one for the men. Kind of a Men are from Mars & Women are from Venus exercise. Once separated, a male facilitator will lead the woman's group and a female facilitator will lead the men's group. This is a great opportunity to find out how the other half really thinks. This is a great way to learn more about the opposite sex and enhance your own interpersonal skills that are needed when communicating with your partner, especially as it relates to "lifestyle" situations. facilitated by Mike & Suzanne |
Receptions, Meet & Greets, Dances
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Party at Bourbon Cowboy *
241 Bourbon St.
Bourbon Cowboy has moved down the street one block to 135 Bourbon St. We booked this party for two reasons:
1. They have a mechanical bull and when you add sexy ladies, beer and a mechanical bull, it's always a good time.
2. They have a great bar upstairs with a huge balcony. Did I mention that there would be beads on the balcony? Sexy ladies, beer and beads ALSO leads to a good time.
The folks at Lagniappe Chateau know all about throwing & catching beads (cause they are Louisianans!) So go on up and learn how to throw like a pro.
Sponsored by Lagniappe Chateau
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. T- Shirt Party at "The Beach" *
227 Bourbon St
This bar was once called "Utopia", then "Bourbon Rocks" and now it is "The Beach". No matter what that name, it is still always one of our favorite places for a party. Why? Because it is so private, it has lots of room and the staff is excellent. They know how to throw a party.
Special theme: T-Shirt Graphtiti Party. Wear a white T-Shirt and you'll be a walking canvas. You can sign your name, write your room number, flirt, draw something, basically it is a great way to flirt with everyone and a great ice breaker every year at the Playcate Convention in Myrtle Beach.
Make sure you check out the Killer Whale, he was rescued from the gulf after swimming through an oil slick.
Hint: Say "Hi!" to the cute Shot Girls, they have a little something for ya...
Sponsored by Playcate Events
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Couples Cruise Reception
Astor Gallery, 2nd Floor (outside the Astor Ballroom)
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 The Couples Cruise
9:00 p.m. - 1 a.m. Pirate & Wenches Ball
Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Tonight, we'll be searching for some booty and looking for some treasure.
At 11 p.m., there will be a "Best Buns" contest (don't miss this Booty Shaking event!).
Sponsored by LoveVoodoo.com
11:00 p.m. Hospitality Suites Open
2nd floor
What's better after a "search for booty"? A real search for booty in the hospitality suites!
Seminars
Track 1: S & M 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. Rope Bondage 101 Learn the basics when using rope to bind and bondage your partner. This isn't your typical nautical knot tying class. Taught by Master Bill 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m. Advanced Rope Bondage Now that you have the basics down, we are going to get a little more elaborate and demonstrate some Japanese Bondage techniques and talk about shibari, hojo-jitsu, selfbondage, suspension, and long-term bondage. Taught by a panel of experts |
Track 2: Tantra 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Group Massage Class This class focuses on group dynamics and having more than one set of hands massaging each person. Have you ever had 8 hands giving you a massage at the same time? Taught by Royce 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Dancing in the Sheets New ways to turn lovemaking into a surprising, creative journey into new sensations each time you make love. Work smart not hard during intercourse and learn new, easy and fun positions and variety enhancements. Taught by Jim & Cindy of the Key West Tantra Institute |
Track 3: Education 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Adult Travel Find out about Hedonism, Desire, lifestyle Cruises and much more. If you like to travel and go to adult, lifestyle and clothing optional destinations, you don?t want to miss this seminar! Note: One lucky couple will win a $300 gift certificate off of their next vacation planned through Dream Pleasure Tours. an expert panel led by Wayne from the Couples Cruise, Gary from Dream Pleasure Tours & Scott from Tom's Trips 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Swinging from A-Z Book Signing Val & Mila, authors of "Swinging from A-Z" will be on hand at the end of the Adult Travel Seminar to sign copies of their book 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Studying the Lifestyle Dr. Joye Swan, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology & Social Sciences at Woodbury University has spent over 15 years looking at sexual behavior in intimate relationships. She is currently conducting a large scale study to finally, scientifically, look at the similarities and differences between mutually monogamous and mutually non-monogamous couples. Note: Those that complete her anonymous survey will have a chance to win a free convention package for NIN 2011. Presented by Dr. Joye Swan |
Bourbon St. Private Parties
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Private Party at Rick's Sporting Saloon *
522 Bourbon St. (not Rick's Caberet at 315 Bourbon)
Have you ever had a fantasy about being up on the stage at a strip club? Ever felt compelled to strip for your partner but was self conscience? Come to this special party and you will get the chance.
At 1 pm, there will be a class Taught by Trixie Minx, New Orleans top Burlesque performer. She will give you all the tips and tricks that will give you the confidence to strut your stuff on stage. After the class, you will get a chance to get up on stage!
Note: We will have some free appetizers for those that come early.
Sponsored by Desire Resort
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Party at Razoo's
511 Bourbon St
Razoo's is Bourbon St'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.
Did I mention the three for one drinks?
Sponsored by Hedonism II Resort
Receptions, Meet & Greets, Dances
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dinner
Grand Ballroom
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
9:00 p.m. - 1 a.m. Annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball
Grand Ballroom
Feathers, costumes, masks... it's Carnival time! Purple, Gold and Green will be dominating the color scheme tonight as we close out the convention with our credo "Les Bon Temps Roulle!" - Let the good times roll!
Sponsored by The Couples Cruise
11:00 p.m. Presentation of the King and Queen of Mardi Gras
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.
11:00 p.m. Hospitality Suites Open
Mezzanine Floor (M2)
Tonight's the last night. Make it count!
9:00 p.m. - ??? 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.
This party is not included in the convention, but we wanted you to know about it...
Thank you for coming and we hope to see you again soon...
Bob & Tess
LoveVoodoo Fest
Colorful Fantasies
Big On The Beach
Goddess Week
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