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Conference moira::naturism

Title:	Naturism
Notice:	Site report index is in topic 7
Moderator:	GENRAL::KILGORE

Created:	Tue Jan 26 1988
Last Modified:	Thu May 08 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	457
Total number of notes:	3687

80.0. "_Naturally_ (was _The Event_)" by MOIRA::FAIMAN (A goblet, a goblet, yea, even a hoop) Fri Jul 01 1988 14:29

    I've quoted from _The Event_ often enough, so I suppose it's time to
    write a note about it.

    _The Event_ is a quarterly naturist magazine with the subtitle,
    "Journal of Clothes-Optional Living on the Eastern Seaboard."  It
    definitely has an east-coast orientation -- I believe that it was
    originally the publication of the Tri-State (New York, New Jersey,
    Pennsylvania?) Metro Naturists, before it became independent -- but I
    would say the magazine is of general naturist interest rather than
    purely regional interest. 

    Issues are about 40 pages.  There is a good mix of text and
    photography.  All the photos are in black and white (although one issue
    last year had a full-color cover, and it seems likely that the whole
    magazine might convert to color in a while).  The magazine is well-
    produced and professional (although they appear to be converting to a
    new computer type-setting system, and there were a batch of
    justification and word-spacing problems in the last issue).

    By contrast with _Clothed with the Sun_, which will often devote half
    an issue to topics like "Nudity and the Arts throughout History",
    "Nudity and Modern American Culture", or "Nudity and Religion", _The
    Event_ generally focuses on more specifically naturist concerns, such
    as legal proceedings or the fight over a particular beach.  There are
    also articles and columns on the "philosophy" of naturism.  I
    personally have gotten a lot out of the monthly column by Nina Silver,
    a prominent feminist/naturist.

    Contents of the the latest issue (Number 26, Spring 1988) include:

        Extensive site reports for Florida and for the northeast states,
        including a lot of obscure western Massachusetts sites.  (A note at
        the beginning says that "future editions of _The Event_ will bring
        you reports on areas we missed as we cover one selected state per
        issue, including all naturist contacts and resort/club facilities
        within that state.  In the summer edition we'll uncover the state
        of Ohio.") 

	A guest editorial on the shortsightedness of Florida's repressive
	anti-nudity policies, which make the state less attractive to
	vacationers, and particularly backward-looking to European
	visitors.

	Reports on various court cases and naturist movement news.

	"The International Naturist", a regular column, with information on
	travel documents (passports, visas, etc.) needed when visiting
	Europe and the Caribbean.

	"Sexual deviants, or a sick society", an article calling for the
	decriminalization of "nonlascivious exhibitionism".

	"The Conscience", a regular column, arguing that nudism must become
	"Nudism" to effectively demand recognition and rights.  [I am not
	convinced - NF]

	And of course, letters, classifieds, and miscellaneous items.

    I would recommend _The Event_.  Subscriptions $14 per year (four
    issues), $30 non-US air mail, $22 non-US surface mail.

    	Events Unlimited
	PO Box 203
	Pequannock, NJ 07440

    -Neil

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80.1	Issue 27 (Summer 1988) Contents	MOIRA::FAIMAN	A goblet, a goblet, yea, even a hoop	`Tue Sep 13 1988 14:15`	34
	Issue 27 (Summer 1988) of _The Event_ has just come out. 40 pages -- contents include: "Naturism and Humanism", a guest editorial (why naturists ought to look into humanism) Articles on legal issues -- A constitutional criticism of the Woodlock decision on the Cape Cod case The Cahill Policy (on nude use in California state parks) The legal battle over Moonstone Beach Why the naturist movement desperately needs to win a court case Topfree Equality Day in Rochester Harassment at Clearwater Beach in Florida "Silvermine", Nina Silver's regular (and excellent) column -- memories of her mother. Ohio site updates Two articles on discrimination against singles in organized nudism Articles on Prospect of Whitby, a clothing-optional resort on North Caicos Island near the Bahamas An article by Nikki Craft analyzing a photo from an earlier issue of The Event. She makes some strong points about pornography and sexual power Letters and other miscellaneous items -Neil
80.2	Issue 28 (Fall/Winter 1988) Contents	MOIRA::FAIMAN	light upon the figured leaf	`Thu Jan 12 1989 15:18`	77
	Issue 28 (Fall/Winter 1988) of _The Event_ contents: A guest editorial urging the _ASA Bulletin_ (official magazine of American Sunbathing Association, the main US nudist organization) to reject advertising from _Health and Effeciency_, an English magazine which "portrays itself as the `world's most popular naturist magazine' yet is in fact predominantly a `girlie magazine,' featuring photos of women in sexually provocative poses." Several letters, pro and con, on Nikki Craft's photo analysis from the previous issue. Articles on modeling and art -- "The Art of Modeling," by Hugh Kilmer (a naturist and artist) argues for modeling as "a performing arts profession which demands respect, adequate payment, and solid, continuous education in order to be at its best." "Just Being Myself... the art of a model" describes the benefits of modeling to the model. (The author, Judy Beck, wrote "Consent... through a woman's eyes" in an earlier issue of _The Event_. Both were excellent articles. I will be on the lookout for writing by her in the future.) "A Model's First Naturist Experience with the Dutch" describes the experience of doing photo modeling for a Dutch naturist photo group. The overall tone is "Boy, these naturists sure do have weird hangups about a natural thing like nudity." "The Stand-Ins" -- An editorial pointing out that the typical restrictions on photography in nudist camps and other naturist settings contribute to photographers' preference for working with paid models, who are more cooperative, ultimately leading to inaccurate and even exploitative photographic representations of naturism. "To picture the REAL naturism, we must first learn to accept visibility." "Art censored in New Jersey" -- An account of an art exhibit where nude photographs were removed from the exhibit because some visitors found them offensive. An article by Dennis Kirkpatrick of NENA on the Massachusetts child pornography law (which makes any nude photography of a minor a felony), and on the general need for naturists and nudists to be concerned about state laws which may be radically inconsistent with nudism: "Do you know that some states may have laws already on the books that prohibit the congregation of mixed genders in the nude, or which prohibit adults and children from associating in the nude? Have you checked your state's laws lately? Is your landed club really "safe," or have you been lucky so far? If neither you nor your club owners/operators can answer these questions, it's time to act." A cutting from a Maine newspaper on Drake's Island (posted separately as note 66.7), and an article by Emile Guay, who chose to be arrested at Drake's Island to challenge the Maine indecent exposure law as it has been applied to simple beach nudity (see note 66.6). John Kyff's article on the Cape Cod Case (this is the third place I've seen it -- see note 125). "Bare backpacking White Mountain National Forest of New Hampshire" (posted separately as note 130). "International Naturist" -- miscellaneous items on overseas naturist travel. "Hawaii beach review and directions," by Leif Heilberg. Other miscellaneous items. -Neil
80.3	Issue 29 (Spring 1989) Contents	MOIRA::FAIMAN	light upon the figured leaf	`Fri May 05 1989 18:31`	34
	Issue 29 (Spring 1989) of _The Event_ contents: Letters An edited copy of the Cape Cod case withdrawal statement written by Nikki Craft Activities: Nude windjammer sailing off the Maine coast Skin diving in the Florida Keys "Wha 'd 'ya wear to a nudist cocktail party?" (a newcomer's account) Travel Cap d'Agde, France Ibiza, Spain Site Updates Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, West Virginia Extensive listing of local naturist organizations, resorts, and travel agencies -- US by states, Canada by provinces; plus listing of national organizations for the rest of the world "Silvermine", Nina Silver's regular column. This issue, "Why aren't there more women in the naturist movement?" [Nina Silver is, to my mind, the most articulate and balanced writer for the feminist position in naturism. Here articles are consistently thoughtful and thought- provoking. I regard her column as one of the highlights of _The Event_. -NF] Miscellaneous news items and events
80.4		CADSE::WONG	Le Chinois Fou	`Tue Jun 20 1989 00:52`	8
	For those of you who are interested... I found a copy of _The Event_ on sale at "Nina's Corner", a big newstand in Harvard Square (Cambridge, MA). The cost was $4.00. I was told that they stocked it only recently. B.
80.5	Issue 30 (Summer 1989) Contents	MOIRA::FAIMAN	light upon the figured leaf	`Wed Jul 05 1989 18:24`	33
	Issue 30 (Summer 1989) of _The Event_ contents: _The Event_ is going to glossy paper throughout, better photographic reproduction, fewer pages (to keep the price down). Some regular columns will be dropped. [Personally, I thought the ordinary paper and the photo quality were fine, and I'm really going to miss Nina Silver's column. I guess this is the cost of going more "mass market," though.] Letters Florida reports - Tallahassee - Miami Beach (see note 185.0) Georgia nudist camp denied a business license (after heavy opposition, including the local Ku Klux Klan) "Why go public?" -- how being open about her lifestyle may have saved one nudist from legal problems from an zealous photo-lab employee "Nudity in films" -- very brief survey, 1916-present -- rather superficial Review of Raffles naturist hotel in Palm Springs, California "Reflections on nudity in Europe and Central America" -- geographical survey; tolerance in Europe, repression in Latin America; some theorizing on the roles of politics and culture 35th anniversary celebration for the International Nudist Information Center in Holland Random news and comment items
80.6	_The Event_ => _Naturally_	MOIRA::FAIMAN	light upon the figured leaf	`Wed Sep 26 1990 16:04`	22
	I just received a notice that _The Event_ is to be superseded by a new magazine called _Naturally_. I'll just quote from the letter: The slick-paper quarterly will be a complete departure from its forerunner, with new layout, focus and features, with an 8-page color section in the first issue, which is expected to expand in later ones. Features of interest mainly to naturist and nudist organizations, such as the letter column and routine club news, will not appear, as NATURALLY will be, says Loibl [the publisher], "the magazine of the naturist/nudist community, not of any baturist/nudist organization or group of organizations." As Loibl sees it, the focus of NATURALLY will be people -- "people working, palying, socializing in clothing-optional settings" -- and that pictorial values will be emphasized strongly, with more pictures, all of professional quality, being used throughout. Early issues of the new quarterly are expected to feature an extensive exploration of the nudist community Cap d'Agde in France and complete coverage of Loibl's planned on-the-spot survey of the thriving naturist scene in Germany and eastern Europe. Subscriptions are $18/year from NATURALLY, Box 203, Pequannock, NJ 07440.
80.7	_Naturally_ issue 1 contents	MOIRA::FAIMAN	light upon the figured leaf	`Wed Dec 19 1990 14:10`	38