IMsL and IMsBB winners

girl ang was chosen to be International Ms Leather 2018 and Teagan was named International Ms Bootblack at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose in San Jose, CA on Saturday night, April 21 in front of a sold out crowd. The Heart and Soul Award winner was Sir Dom. IMsL runner-up was Jesbian and IMsBB runner-up was Brynn Bietzel. The seven women who competed for IMsL are girl ang, Jesbian, Scarlett Sin, Sir Dom, Carla, Princess Jinnie and Tig; and the five who vied for IMsBB are Teagan, Brynn Beitzel, Bootblack KL, Red and Vivian. The IMsL and IMsBB weekend included several events including a Bootblack Master Class, vendors, a hospitality suite which is the envy of all Leather events, Shiners movie, Thursday night Seduction, pool party, ONYX Dance, play space, Boots and Cigars and silent auction among others. There's more - to find out what, go to https://imslbb.org/


Master/slave second African-American couple to represent IM/s title
By Master Taino
After a ten-year drought, the current Northeast Master/slave titleholders, Mister Blue and Bluefrost, have brought the International Master/slave title back to our region by emerging the winners among four other titleholders from the sister regions. Mr. Blue and Bluefrost conducted themselves with grace and dignity winning the hearts of not only of the panel of judges, but the attendees at South Plains Leather Fest. They are just the second African American couple to win the International title following the footsteps of Master Obsidian and slave Namaste, who hold the title for 2010. They are also the third International titleholders that have come from the Northeast Region following Sir Stephen and slave Catherine (2005) and Master Larry and slave barb (2007). 2018 marks MsC’s 15th Anniversary. Find out more at http://masterslaveconference.org/

Golden Gate Guards 46th Annual Golden Dildeaux Awards
The Golden Gate Guards hosted the 46th Annual Golden Dildeaux Awards on Saturday, April,16 at the SF Eagle. The GDAs are held in three phases: Nomination, Voting and Awards Ceremony. A gift of $3,500 from this year's Golden Dildeaux Awards hosted by Bare Chest Den Daddy Will Victoria and former Bare Chest Calendar Man Cody Elkin. Race Bannon received the most votes. These humorous awards are intended to poke fun at various sexual activities while at the same time provide a unique charity fundraising opportunity. The Golden Dildeaux Awards were originally started by the late Mister Marcus (go to external link and delete cookies) in 1972. http://ggguards.org/gda/aboutGDA.htm

LGBT Night at Dodger Stadium
The Lost Angeles Dodgers announced that they will play host to their Sixth Annual LGBT Night at Dodger Stadium on Friday, June 8 (vs. ATL, 7:10 PM). A special event ticket package that includes a game ticket for the Dodgers' June 8 game and an exclusive Dodger 3/4 sleeve LGBT Shirt is available for purchase now. For the second consecutive year, the Dodgers have partnered with LA Pride - http://www.lapride.org - and will host the official 2018 LA Pride kickoff party at Dodger Stadium beginning at 5:30 PM in the Right Field Plaza Bar and lasting until first pitch at 7:10 PM Produced by non-profit organization Christopher Street West, LA Pride is Southern California's biggest LGBTQ+ celebration, with the LA Pride Festival and LA Pride Parade taking place in West Hollywood on the weekend of June 9-10. https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/tickets/specials/lgbt-night

Mr. Providence Eagle Leather
The Mr. Providence Eagle Leather contest and events will be held May 11-13 in Providence, RI. There will be a whole slew of activities including a meet and greet, contestants number draw on Saturday afternoon, Mr. Providence Eagle Leather contest and afterglow victory party. http://mrpvdeagle.com/contest

Daddy's Barbershop Palm Springs Grand Opening
You read it right, there is a Daddy's Barbershop-Palm Springs and its Grand Opening is on Saturday, April 28 at 5-8 PM. With its success in San Francisco and knowing that LGBT and Leatherfolk have been moving to Palm Springs and Cathedral City. The address ise 192 South Indian Canyon Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262. http://www.daddysbarbershop.com/ and/or https://www.facebook.com/DaddysBarbershopPalmSprings/



Trivia Question of the Week

Judy Tallwing-McCarthey is?

1. The first lesbian to own a Fortune 500 company.

2. The first chairwoman of the Leather Archives and Museum.

3. The first International Ms Leather - 1987.

4. The first lesbian mayor of a city with over 1,000,000 residents - 1999 - 2005.

5. The founder of the Miss America pageant.

Answer next week when a new question is asked.

Last week's Question answered - In what city was the first Living In Leather conference held? Seattle, Washington.

Leather District Gets Thumbs Up from Key City Hall Committee
The Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District Legislation has unanimously passed the Land Use Committee. Now the legislation moves to a vote of the full Board of Supervisors on May 1 and, as required, a second vote on May 8. Several meetings were held leading up to the April 19 decision . Everyone who showed up had the opportunity to speak before the Land Use Committee of the Board of Supervisors. Support seems good for passage of the resolution by the full Board of Supervisors. http://www.sfleatherdistrict.org

Mid Atlantic Men's Kinky Campout
Mid Atlantic Men's Kinky Campout will be at The Woods Campground September 14-16. The 2017 Kinky Campout was a blast so we're doing it again. Join 60 or so kinky men from all over the region at the Woods Campground in Lehighton for Leather III Weekend, featuring the Mr/Ms Woods Leather Contest 3500 Forest Street, Lehighton, PA 18235. https://www.facebook.com/events/422551504857973/


House of MarKus - Wax Play
House of MarKus will present Wax Play at Leather Masters on Saturday, May 12 at 1 PM. Leather Masters, 3000 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75226. Tickets are $20 and will be available on line and in the store. https://www.facebook.com/events/2009775182619121/


Leather People Building A Better World
Leather List and http://www.LeatherList.org - the next step in Leather’s nearly 40 years of charitable fundraising in Leather service. Contribute directly and securely online to help Leather people and culture. Discover and support local and national nonprofits in Health and Medicine, LGBTQ Support, National Leather Institutions, Radical/Sex Positive Life and Relationship Freedom. Leather List also helps Leather clubs and organizations develop Leather service To communities, a new model that honors Leather’s past, present and future. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Meat Rack at Eagle LA
John Piampiano and Hunter Fox present Meat Rack with deejay Matt Effect is hosted by Eagle LA on the second Saturday of each month. The next Meat Rack is on Saturday, April 14 at 9 PM. Eagle LA, 4219 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029. https://www.facebook.com/events/1544728685826714/


NLA announces Writer's Awards nominees
By CandiAnne
National Leather Association - International (NLA - I), a leading organization for activists in the pansexual SM/Leather/Fetish community, announced today the finalists for its annual writing awards.  Named after activists and writers Geoff Mains, John Preston, Pauline Reage, Cynthia Slater, and the groundbreaking organization Samois, they are awarded annually to recognize excellence in writing and publishing about Leather, SM, bondage and fetishes. The Awards will be presented on October 21 in Reno, NV. Read the entire story at https://www.theleatherjournal.com/news/regional-news/item/2005-nla-writer-s-awards-nominees-announceds-awards-nominees-announced

The 2018 Leather SLUT Competitions
The Mission of the Mr. and Ms Leather SLUT contest is to promote Leather culture among the Salt Lake City community. We are looking for Leather men and women that can act as ambassadors to work with various segments of both LGBTQ community and the radical sex communities. Sunday, May 20 at 8 PM, Metro Music Hall, 615 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

BHT Pasta Night at Schola
Brother Help Thyself will raise funds through its BHT Pasta Night at Schola in Baltimore, MD on Monday, May 7 at 6:30 PM.  Learn to cook a great Italian Pasta dish with similarly minded folks in support of BHT's LGBTQ grant making operations. All proceeds from the $59 cost per person will be generously donated to BHT. Whether you've donated before, are looking to support your community in new ways, or are looking to get involved with BHT as a community director, please join us for this event. Schola, 1005 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. https://www.facebook.com/events/306345209892887/

Dog Pound: Dog Show
It’s Ashtray’s Birthday Weekend. So we decide to put on another show, but this year it will be a different kind of show. The mosh will be in front of the stage, so all the pups get the best seat in the house, and we aren’t ready to reveal all the details yet, but there will be cake, performance, puppy tricks, and even possibly some audience participation. Friday, May 4 at 9 PM, Bullet Bar10522 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601

12th Annual Blatino Oasis Retreat
Gay and Bisexual Men of Color are gearing up for the 12th Annual Blatino Oasis Retreat in the legendary Hollywood desert resort getaway to the stars, beautiful, sexy and sunny, Palm Springs, CA. Online pass sales end on April 30th. Plan Now To Play Later and get your passes today! Visit our website below for info. http://www.blatinooasis.com

Satyrs Motorcycle Club - Badger Flat Run

Nearly 150 Leather/Bikerfolk will make the trek up into the Central California mountains northeast of Fresno for the Satyrs Motorcycle Club's Badger Flat Run over Labor Day weekend, August 31 - September 3. This is is their 57th year of of hosting a huge bonfire, all-day cocktail bar, people and bike events, run awards presentation, great food, movies under the stars, bike christening, virgin rituals, sightseeing and immense brotherhood at 8,200 above sea level. http://satyrsmc.org/

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IML and IMrBB are a month away
We are now one month from IML. Here are the judges - International Mr. Leather 2017 Ralph Bruneau, Mr. Eagle NYC 2016 Q Darkqwolf, Bavarian Mister Leather 2016 Werner Hall, International Mr. Leather 1979 David Kloss, President of PSLOD Drew Kramer, International Mr. Bootblack 2013 Sammy Sklover, past Executive Director of the Leather Archives and Museum Rick Storer, Producer of Mr. and Ms New Jersey Leather Sal Susino and Co-producer of American Brotherhood Weekend Karen Ultra. The judges for the International Mr. Bootblack competition are International Mr. Bootblack 2017 Ryan "Pawlish" Garner-Carpenter, Event Organizer/Producer Richard Savvy and the winner of International Ms Leather Bootblack 2018. The Tally Masters for International Mr. Leather 2017 and International Mr. Bootblack 2017 are Great Lakes Leather Sir 2002 Don Leach Lakes Leather Sir 2002 and Northeast Puppy 2017 Pup Vidhra. http://www.imrl.com


Masuimi Max to headline DomCon: LA Fetish Ball
While the mainstream gets Stormy, DomCon is going to the Max. Fetish superstar, Masuimi Max will be performing for DomCon: LA’s Fetish Ball, the crown jewel of the convention’s events. This decadent exposition of fetish and BDSM will be open to the kinky public May 11 through 13.Max is America's "Ghoul Next Door" and a mainstream crossover powerhouse. She will be signing at the expo and bringing her dark burlesque to the Fetish Ball stage on Saturday evening of the expo.

Bear Mayhem
Bear Mayhem, The Bear camp out for charity, will be held May 4-6 in Atlanta, GA. Now in our seventh year, we hope to again donate several thousand dollars to Lost and Found. Events will be held at the River’s Edge Campground in Dewy Rose, Club House and Atlanta Eagle. Go to the web site for your VIP pass, http://www.bearmayhem.com


Desert Fetish Authority - Discussion Group
The Desert Fetish Authority's Discussion Group meets once a month on the second Friday, the next being May 11 and June 8. At the end of each discussion, DFA selects a topic for the following month to serve as a jumping off point. Our monthly kinky discussion group. The purpose and topic is to talk openly about kink in fetish and how it enhances and affects our lives. The Barracks Bar, 67625 East Palm Canyon Drive, # C7, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Details at http://desertfetishauthority.com/open-discussion/


Miss Cassie Rope Bondage Classes
Miss Cassie Rope Bondage Classes are held every Wednesday at the Lair de Sade in North Hollywood with next month's on May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 8-10 PM and are $10 per person. Miss Cassie teaches a variety of ties and tailors her classes according to the needs of her students. She does teach a lot of bondage basics and a bit about safety, but mostly we just tie and practice all sorts of ties. She often introduces new ties and more advanced ties. Miss Cassie teaches both eastern and western rope bondage techniques. This is a hands on class - be prepared to tie or be tied! Lair de Sade, 6628 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606. https://www.facebook.com/events/175911286517524/

Touché opens Club Room for its monthly Leather Women's Cruise
Touché opens its Club Room at 8 PM on second Fridays, May 11 and June 8, for its monthly Leather Women's Cruise. Each month Touché lets Leather sisters gather for a bit of socializing and cruising before letting the boys take over the room. Several gals have come in to learn about Leather and make new friends since Touché launched this night last year. All women, butch/femme and non-binary welcome. Touché, 6412 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626. https://www.facebook.com/ToucheChicago-110806562290308/?rf=215934215107409110806562290308/?rf=215934215107409


Tiger's Pictionary - Leather Pride Night
Tiger's Pictionary - Leather Pride Night, hosted by San Diego Leather Pride every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at #1 Fifth Avenue, 3845 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103. There will be spankings and great prizes - and a huge welcome to all titleholders and out-of-town visitors. Next dates are May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Labeled as San Diego's favorite weekly fundraiser, Tiger's Pictionary has been going since 2011. https://www.facebook.com/PictionaryNight/


BLUF: DC at DC Eagle
BLUF: DC meets on the first Sunday of each month at the DC Eagle. BLUF: DC is a chance for Leather men and women to get in their best Leather from head to toe, or Muir cap to Boot. Come join us, enjoy your cigars on the patio and have a drink or two. May 6 and June 3 are up next. 3701 Benning Road NE, Washington, DC 20019 at North Minnesota Avenue. http://www.dceagle.com/

Border Riders Motorcycle Club
The Border Riders Motorcycle Club has chapters in the Pacific Northwest and have been active for several decades. The photo above is from a summer 2017 run to Larabee State Park in Washington. Founded in 1969, the Border Riders Motorcycle Club provides social and educational opportunities for members and other gay men interested in recreational motorcycle touring. The Border Riders Motorcycle Club is the largest and one of the oldest gay motorcycle clubs in North America. Our diverse membership hails mostly from Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. https://www.facebook.com/Border-Riders-Motorcycle-Club-99785704630/99785704630/ and/or https://www.borderriders.com/

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