I will be presenting on the Skeptic, Alternative History, and Science tracks at Dragoncon this year, as well as being one of the banner carriers for the Skeptic banner in the parade on Saturday. My presentation schedule is: Friday 9/1/17, 11:30 pm Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Title: The Polyamorists Next Door Description: We can learn …
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Sexuality and Relationship Related Conventions in Atlanta
As home of a thriving film industry, the Black Glitterati, and the largest gay population between Miami and Washington DC, Atlanta is a city of rich cultural diversity. One of the elements of that diversity shows up in the incredible range of relationship and sexuality related cons to which the lovely city of Atlanta plays …
Look for Dr. Eli Sheff in DragonCon Parade on the CW
This year the CW will be televising the DragonCon parade live, and I am marching with the Skeptic track dressed as scientist version of Princess Bubblegum in a lab coat. Look for us on screen or on the street if you are at the parade Saturday 9/3 from 10am to noon
Dr. Sheff Gives Keynote at Atlanta Poly Weekend THIS WEEKEND
If you have not gotten your tickets yet, there is still time to register for Atlanta Poly Weekend. Among the many, many fabulous presentations I will be giving the opening keynote address Friday at 5pm. On Saturday I moderate a kids’ panel from 10:30 to noon, and then host a presentation and discussion about how …
Sex Down South Conference Tons of Fun with Sexy Brains
This first year of the Sex Down South conference was FANTASTIC!!!!!! Tons of fun, lots of new ideas, great people to chat with, and so many amazing sessions it was difficult to choose what amazing thing I got to learn next. Lucky for us, the organizers plan to do it again next October so start …
Polycule Book Release Party at Charis Books October 23
Please join me at Charis Books and More in Atlanta at 7:30pm on Friday October 23 for the release of my new anthology, Stories from the Polycule: Real Life in Polyamorous Families. I will speak briefly about the book and attendees will have time for questions. If you already have a copy of the book, …
Interracial Lesbian Step-parenting for Social Science Tavern Monday 5/4
Please join us at the Social Science Tavern for Dr. Katie Acosta’s talk on interracial lesbian step-parenting at 7:30 pm on Monday May 4 at Manuel’s Tavern in Atlanta. Dr. Acosta is an Assistant Professor in the Sociology Department at Georgia State University, and her research focuses on LGBTQ families. We will meet in the …
Atlanta Poly Weekend on the Sex Geeks Podcast
Melissa Holder, co-organizer and chief goddess of Atlanta Poly Weekend (APW), and Elisabeth Sheff chatted with the Sex Geeks about the coming APW. Atlanta Poly Weekend is coming right up in just a few week, June 6 – 8. This podcast provides a preview of the presenters and events that weekend — check it out the …
Atlanta Poly Weekend Coming This Summer
Atlanta Poly Weekend is a ton of fun and a great place to learn interesting things and meet even more interesting people. I will be presenting at the APW, along with a host of other fantastic intellectuals, practitioners, and rapscallions. More information from Billy Holder, APW Agent Provocateur. Hey folks! Atlanta Poly Weekend is coming …