For Immediate Release
February 6, 2007

Contact: Don Romesburg, 415.850.8580

EROTIC LEGACIES
GLBT Historical Society Honors Adult Industry with
History of Porn Reception

SAN FRANCISCO —On Thursday, February 22, from 6:00-7:30 pm, the  Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society presents “Erotic Legacies,” a special reception to honor the history of GLBT erotica.  The event, being held just prior to the opening reception of the GayVN Awards, will feature a mini-exhibit of gay erotica gems from the GLBT Historical Society’s extensive collection as well as special porn-oriented tours of its world-renown archives.

“The GLBT Historical Society has collected and preserved an unparalleled archive of erotica that extends back to the early 20th century,” said GLBT Historical Society Executive Director Paul Boneberg. “We’re proud to showcase the important role that sexually provocative media has played in our community’s evolution.”

“Erotic Legacies” is free and open to the public.  The event is sponsored by NakedSword, with Gay Porn Blog and the Tim and Roma Show providing media sponsorship. Hosting the event is Jeffrey Escoffier, a founding member of the GLBTHS and the author of a forthcoming history of the gay video porn industry.  Co-hosts include mr. Pam (gay porn videographer/editor and director, Tim and Roma Show), Jack Shamama (Falcon Studios, GayPornBlog.com), Michael Stabile (Director of Marketing for NakedSword and editor, Gay Porn Blog), and Chris Ward (director and President, Raging Stallion Studios).

WHAT: Erotic Legacies reception including special mini-exhibit and porn-oriented archive tours. Free and open to the public.

WHEN: 6-7:30 pm, Thursday, February 22, 2007

WHERE: GLBT Historical Society, 657 Mission Street, Suite 300 (btwn. New Montgomery/Third), San Francisco . One block from the Montgomery BART/MUNI station. Inexpensive city parking nearby on Third (btwn. Folsom/Howard).

The mission of the GLBT Historical Society is to increase public understanding, appreciation, and affirmation of the history and culture of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and other sexual minority individuals and communities. For more information, call 415.777.5455 or visit www.glbthistory.org.