Category: News

News from across the region and country.

by Great Lakes Den Staff • July 22, 2003

CHICAGO – Gerardo Montemayor, a Chicago activist and founder of the Bears of Color mailing list, died June 27 following a brief illness. The Chicago Free Press reported that Montemayor, 36, worked at Rape Victim Advocates. The newsweekly also reported that he was active in the leather community and other community organizations. Most people found…

London’s John Pendal Named IML 2003

by Daddy Tom • May 27, 2003

CHICAGO – John Pendal of London, England, was named the 25th International Mr. Leather over Memorial Day weekend in Chicago. He represented The Hoist bar in London. Donald Dotson of St. Petersburg, Florida, Mr. Suncoast Eagle, was named first runner up. Stephen Blackwell of Los Angeles, Mr. LA Leather, was second runner up. Richie…

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…

Announcing Beartribe.Org

by Great Lakes Den Staff • March 3, 2003

COLUMBUS, Ohio – would like to formerly announce the trial period for Beartribe.org (http://www.beartribe.org). Beartribe.org is a means to provide the gay/bear/leather/chub communities with a community portal for posting news, opinion, comments, and announcements. Want to let everyone know about the latest HIV/AIDS research? Want to announce your bear group’s latest function? Want to discuss current…

Gen X Bears Toronto Participate in Toronto’s PRIDE

by Great Lakes Den Staff • September 17, 2002

TORONTO – On Sunday, June 30th, Gen X Bears Toronto made our debut at Toronto Annual Gay Pride Parade. Toronto’s Gay Pride Parade. It is the third largest pride celebrations in the world after New York, and Sidney, Australia. It’s estimated that over a million people attend the parade each year. The theme for…

Bear Pride 2002

by rstern • May 27, 2002

CHICAGO – Despite the rumors earlier this year, the mighty has not fallen. Bear Pride was the mightiest of bear runs on the circuit. Bears know that Memorial Day weekend meant being in Chicago. However, years of operating losses and issues with host hotels allowed the Great Lakes Bears to reinvent the community’s premier run.…

Hot weekend in the Windy City

by Daddy Tom • May 21, 2002

CHICAGO – The Windy City again will host the two biggest events in both the bear and leather worlds – Bear Pride and International Mr. Leather. Both events take place during the Memorial Day weekend and fill the city with bears and leathermen. Things start off early with the Thursday events for IML. Registration begins…