2008 Poly Pride Sponsors:

Eighth Annual Poly Pride Day
10/4/08, from Noon - 6pm
Great Hill, Central Park, New York City
Enter from Central Park West at 106th Street

This is the main event, and the one that started Poly Pride Day! Gather for a pot luck at noon, or bring your own picnic lunches and blankets throughout the day. Catch up on the latest humor, research, law, press, literature and music relevant to the growing polyamorous movement - in New York City, and around the nation. Friends, family, poly-curious, and poly-friendly are all welcome at this truly special, unique event.

Mistress of Ceremonies: Hedda Lettuce

We are thrilled to have the amazing Hedda Lettuce as MC this year. Described by The Advocate as "the Best and Brightest" and "the best drag queen I have ever seen" by Ross Bleckner, she is a six-time HX drag queen of the year award winner. With her amazing ability to liven up every room she enters, she is sure to make the entire day unforgettable.

Keynote speaker: Tristan Taormino

Tristan's long resume includes her syndicated column, "Pucker Up" for the Village Voice, numerous books including The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women and Best Lesbian Erotica, and her own film production company Smart Ass Productions. Her most recent book, Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships helps readers to understand many of the relationship possibilities beyond monogamy. The book dispels some of the myths about open relationships and outlines several different styles of open relationships.

Featured performer: Houston Bernard

Houston Bernard is unique in the nightlife scene. His videos have been featured on Logo and his albums have won critical acclaim, but he's also a human rights activist touring the world promoting free speech. Houston's career has a wide range of music styles from outrageously lewd to soulful and heartfelt. His most recent incarnation is more inspirational than sexual, but he's always sexy and always a superstar. His headliner performance at the rally this year will be a perfect addition to the uplifting feeling of the day.

Additional Performers
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Directions and what to bring:

How to get there:

Take the B or C subway line to the 103rd street stop and walk up 3 blocks to 'Strangers Gate'. Once there, walk up the stone steps. At the top, you will come to a clearing. The stage will be at the far side of the field.

If you are coming from outside the city, we recommend driving to a subway or train station away from the site instead of driving directly to the site. Parking is standard city parking.

For more info, take a look at this map of where Great Hill is located in Central Park.

What to bring:

A blanket, a picnic basket full of food and drink (non-alcoholic), friends, family, poly poetry, a positive attitude and a desire to have a good time.

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