Category: National

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by Daddy Tom • July 9, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) wants to hear from you! Please take our Consent Counts survey and tell us what you think about consent: www.ncsfreedom.org/survey.html As part of decriminalizing BDSM in the legal codes, we need to be able to articulate a clear definition of consent that the BDSM communities…

Leather-Levi Weekend in California – “TWISTED SUMMER CAMP”

by Paul Brown • July 3, 2012

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Leather-Levi Weekend will be held from Thursday, August 9 through Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the Saratoga Springs Resortin Upper Lake, CA. LLW offers attendees the opportunity to learn more about themselves, their sexuality and the San Francisco Leather-Levi community in a relaxed setting. Please check out the other pages on this…

Judges for ILSb Announced

by Daddy Tom • June 22, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO – Judges for the International LeatherSIR, Leatherboy portion of the completion are: Head Judge – Master Mike Zuhl Sir Hugh Russell boy Ian McKechnie Chris Meister Patrick Mulcahey Jeffrey Payne Rob Whelcher Dan Hughes Judges for the International Community Bootblack portion of the competition are: Head Judge – Queen Cougar Red Warrior Tyler…

Updates for the San Diego Leather Realm 2011 year

by Great Lakes Den Staff • July 10, 2011

For all event listings ;Website: SDLeatherRealm.infoLeatherrealmsdpfestival@yahoo.com COME WALK WITH US IN THE SAND DIEGO PRIDE PARADE.Please join Mr. and Ms. San Diego Leather 2011 Kurt and Beanstalk, Mama Sandy Reinhart, brothers and sisters from many other areas of the county, LA Ponies and Critters, and folks representing all of the beautiful colors of our tribe…

Bo Ladashevska Named International Mr. Leather 2006

by Great Lakes Den Staff • May 30, 2006

CHICAGO– Bo Ladashevska, Mr. Leather Montreal 2006, has been named International Mr. Leather 2006, winning over a field of 51 contestants from 18 states and five countries, including Belgium, Canada, Germany, Switzerland and the U.S. He is sponsored by MC Faucon Inc., Bleu Voyage and Parking Night Club. Residing in Montreal, Quebec Canada, Bo works…

Thom Dombkowski, Former IML Head Judge, Passes Away

by Great Lakes Den Staff • April 28, 2006

CHICAGO – Just as he affected people across the country as a leatherman, Thom Dombkowski’s passing last week sent shock waves from Chicago to Seattle. Thom passed away early in the morning of Thursday, April 20, at his home. He had been hospitalized with a severe illness and had been seriously ill for two weeks.…

Colorful Night of Leather

by Daddy Tom • October 12, 2005

CHICAGO – Joey Boynton of Chicago kept the Leatherman of Color title in the Windy City and will be taking it to the International Mr. Leather contest next May. Joey and Doc Hoskins of New York City were the contestants for the contest held during BlackOut X, the tenth annual run for the Men of…

Bear Pride Chicago, May 22-26, 2003

by Great Lakes Den Staff • May 13, 2003

CHICAGO – Woof, just wanted to let everyone know Bear Pride is in 3 weeks. There is still time to make plans. We have partnered with United Airlines to offer 5%-10% off the published lowest fare you can find. Simply call 1-800-521-4041 to book reservations and refer to Meeting ID Number 552KS save up to…

Final countdown to IML 2003

by Great Lakes Den Staff • April 27, 2003

CHICAGO – The world’s hottest leathermen will come together to compete for the title of International Mr. Leather 2003, as IML celebrates its 25th Anniversary, Thursday, May 22 through Monday, May 26, 2003 (Memorial Day Weekend) in Chicago. The Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe Street in Chicago, is the official host hotel for…