First Event 2014

[konnorcrewe]

If you or your friends are gender variant, First Event is the place to be this coming January. Crossdresser, transsexual, MTF, FTM, gender queer, partner or none of the above: Join us for the premier transgender conference of the season!

Fill out our simple online form to submit your request to volunteer. Volunteers this year have access to free bus transportation by reservation, free entrance to workshops and other perks. We need room monitors, security personnel, people to move Tiffany's closet and more.
Sign up here: http://firstevent.org/2013/11/28/first-event-volunteers-wanted-january-22-26-2014/

See the program: http://firstevent.org/program/

Main Website: http://www.firstevent.org/

Register: http://www.firstevent.org/registration/

Join our Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/216035755240970/

Like our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/First.Event.Boston

Join our Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/First.Event.Boston

Happening north of Boston at the Peabody Marriott, Wednesday January 22 through Sunday January 26, First Event has something for nearly everyone. Educational lectures, workshops and courses, nightly entertainment and dancing, banquets, special lunches, trans-oriented vendors, and more! Come in out of the cold and join the fun.

Our keynote speaker this year is the wonderful Mara Keisling. There will be presentations and workshops on a variety of subjects from surgery to shopping, including chances to meet many of the most prominent physicians and other professionals serving the transgender community. Plus Tiffany's Closet returns with clothes, shoes, wigs, jewelry and more at amazing prices!

The Big Sister / Big Brother program is tailored for First Event first timers, especially those who may not have been out before, matching old hands with newcomers for encouragement, advice and support.

Make new friends. Catch up with old ones. Explore your identity. Plan your future. Learn new skills. Or just plain party! Enjoy being in a warm and accepting environment.

[konnorcrewe]

The deadline to get the registration discount for First Event 2014 is December 31st.  This looks to be our biggest First Event yet with more workshops, more registrants and more fun and entertainment.
Register here: http://www.firstevent.org/registration/

Volunteer to get free admission to workshops on days you volunteer.  You'll still need to register for your room and evening events. Fill out our simple online form by January 19th to volunteer.  http://firstevent.org/2013/11/28/first-event-volunteers-wanted-january-22-26-2014/

Registrants will have the option to select bus transportation to and from Fenway Health and South Station if needed this year.  Volunteers can also get bus transportation.  Everyone wanting to ride the bus *MUST* indicate either through their online registration or by telling the volunteer coordinator prior to January 19th.  We have to have a head count so it is crucial.

[konnorcrewe]

The link for reserving a hotel room if you are attending is here:
http://cwp.marriott.com/bospb/tcnefirstevent/tcnefirstevent_BOSDV.html

Today is the LAST DAY for the registration discount, so if you are planning on getting the early discount, you need to register today.
http://www.firstevent.org/registration/

[konnorcrewe]

There is currently a problem with the link on the website for making a reservation at the Danvers Courtyard Marriott.  It says no rooms available.  However you can still call the Danvers Marriott directly to make your reservation by mentioning First Event.  The issue should be fixed so that you can make online reservations by sometime on January 6th (Monday). 

We need you!  We are still in great need of volunteers in exchange for free entrance into workshops.  Bus transportation is also available from Fenway and South Station if you are in the area and need a ride to volunteer.  There's a volunteer form on the website (see above)

[konnorcrewe]

The issue with Danvers Courtyard Marriott reservations has been resolved.  There are still rooms available. 

[konnorcrewe]

Tomorrow (Sunday, January 19 before midnight) is your LAST CHANCE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR FIRST EVENT 2014! Day passes for just workshops are available at the door Friday and Saturday for $40 per person each day. Some evening or special events many also be available "a la carte" but because of the popularity of these events we cannot guarantee tickets for them will be available last minute at the door. To register or for more info find us online at www.firstevent.org

[Shana A]

Non Binary and Non Gender Conforming Perspectives on Life
First Event, Boston Marriott, Peabody, MA.
Sat, January 25, 11:30am – 12:50pm

Shana presents "Non Binary and Non Gender Conforming Perspectives on Life".

An interactive discussion about non-binary perspectives and living in a binary world. Topics to include: Navigating non-binary and/or gender-non-conforming identities in relationships, work, school, daily life, etc. An overview of gender-non-conforming identities, including non binary and/or trans* identities in other cultures. Legal issues for non-binary and gender-non-conforming identities, dealing with identification and documentation, public accommodations (bathrooms), etc. Breaking down our socialized gendered perspectives and seeing the world through non-binary lenses. (Rainbow, Saturday 11:30am-12:50pm)

Shana Aisenberg is a musician and writer, whose life experience happens to include transitioning gender. Shana continues to explore exactly where on the gender continuum she might like to live, and is enjoying her return to being a red-head.

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I hope to see/meet other Susan's members there! There are a few other workshops for non-binary and genderqueer, as well as workshops for all trans* identities and interests.

[Jamie D]

Congratulations.

Redheads rock! 

[Shana A]

Congratulations.

Redheads rock! 

Thanks Jamie! And yes, we do

[Jamie D]

So, how did it go?

[Shana A]

So, how did it go?

It went really well. There were over a dozen people of very diverse identities crammed into the small hotel room. First we went around the room with introductions and PGPs, then I asked some questions that I had prepared, which facilitated a wonderful discussion.  We could have easily talked for way more than our allotted 1 hour and 20 minutes. A successful workshop!

Shana