SCCLA held their annual dinner on September 9 in San Jose, CA. Photo by Rich Stadtmiller

Welcome to Dave Rhodes' Hump Day - Wednesday, September 20, 2017. This column will appear here every Wednesday on TheLeatherJournal.com

I will be at San Francisco Leather Pride for the Folsom Street Fair and other events followed by a week of fun travel along the California coast to see many places one flies over or drives by in either direction from Los Angeles. With that, I will have plenty of goodies.
Good news folks. Dave Rhodes' Hump Day is beginning to take root. I have Instant Messengered many of you and some are responding to the offer to include your events. This is really encouraging and if it succeeds we will have found the formula that ties the web site to the print version.

Tom of Finland - The Movie
Dome Karukoski’s critically acclaimed Tom of Finland, the film which has already been selected as Finland’s official submission to this year’s Academy Awards to be considered for Best Foreign Film, has introduced its trailer. Take a peek at this highly-anticipated movie which is due to release on October 13 in New York City, NY and October 20 in Los Angeles and San Francisco. https://www.facebook.com/pg/ToFFHouse/videos/?ref=page_internalref=page_internal

Leather Archives & Museum Executive Director Search
The Leather Archives & Museum Executive Director Search Committee has announced that they are looking for a new Executive Director. Complete information is available at http://leatherarchives.org/hiring.html The Search Committee is accepting applications for the Executive Director position through October 15. Listed are detailed time line for applications accepted to hiring, qualifications and compensation. The candidate selected will be the applicant who offers the best combination of qualifications and demonstrated evidence of being able to succeed in all essential duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director position.

Transgender woman accidentally hanged herself as she took pictures of her erotic asphyxiation
A transgender woman accidentally hanged herself while taking bondage photos in her bedroom, an inquest has heard. Zoe O'Brien, 39, was found dead hanging from the ceiling at her home in Brighton, England on June 7, the city's coroners court heard. A remote controlled camera and bondage equipment found in her room led police to conclude she was taking photos at the time of her death. Full story at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4901900/Woman-accidentally-hanged-BDSM-session.html4901900/Woman-accidentally-hanged-BDSM-session.html

Say what? Folsom volunteer ad banned by Facebook
What initially began as attempt by the GLBT Historical Society to solicit volunteers for the upcoming 34th Annual Folsom Street Fair, the world's biggest leather fetish event, has turned into a big headache. This is not Facebook's first run-in wit hthe LGBT community. In 2014, the tech company demanded that drag queens use their legal names on their accounts. A huge push back led by San Francisco's Sister Roma, pressured Facebook enough that it reversed its policy. https://www.folsomstreetevents.org/

Empire City MC 53rd Anniversary Dinner
Join Empire City MC on Sunday, October at 44 1/2, 626 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10036 for their 53rd Anniversary Dinner in New York City, NY. The cash bar opens at 6 PM and dinner is served at 7 PM and there’s plenty of free parking on and around 10th Avenue on Sunday. Tickets are now for sale for only $39.95/per person. Get them at http://www.ecmc-53.eventbrite.com and although you can pay at the event, Empire City MC asks that you please purchase your tickets in advance to prevent denial of admission due to limited seating. For more information on Empire Motorcycle Club go to http://empirecitymc.com

Emcee Thib Guicherd-Callin announces Jerimyh Jackson as Mr. Long Beach Leather. Photo by Lthrbound

Mr. Long Beach Leather 2017 Jerimyh Jackson
The new Mr. Long Beach Leather is Jerimyh Jackson who won his title and the opportunity to compete at International Mr. Leather in May. Also competing was Mike Orpia. Eagle 562 was the venue on Saturday night, September 16. The Friday night meet and greet was at The Crest. Both bars are in Long Beach, CA.

Mr. Long Beach Leather 2016 Ali Mushtaq had an amazing year. He was interviewed by major news organizations including the Los Angeles Times and New York Times as an out Muslim who is into Leather. The emcee was Thib Guicherd-Callin. The judges were Sir Frank Cavallo, Brent Sweer, Mr. Long Beach Leather 2016 Ali Mushtag, IML 2017 Ralph Bruneau and head judge Shae Flanigan.

Mr. Michigan Leather
Mr. Michigan Leather (MML) Weekend is holding its 22nd contest September 22-24 at the Dunes Resort, 333 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck, MI. The judges for Mr. Michigan Leather 2018 are Mr. Michigan Leather 2017 Kenn Kennedy, Mr. Leather Europe 2016 Joe King, American Leatherwoman 2015 LE, Kentucky Leather Sir 2007 Rick Mora, Mr. Chicago Leather, 2015 Luis Tipantasig. https://mmlweekend.com/

Marpa Franzoni was chosen to be Mr. Sister Leather 2018 at the Eagle LA. Photo by Dave Rhodes

Mr. Sister Leather 2018 Marpa Franzoni
Marpa Franzoni was chosen to be Mr. Sister Leather 2018 at the Eagle LA on Saturday night, September 16 in a contest produced by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. A huge silent auction raised funds for the One Archives Foundation. Franzoni will compete in the Mr. Los Angeles Leather 2018 contest on Saturday night, March 24. The Los Angeles Sisters paid homage to the Stonewall riots, the famous 1969 uprising in what is widely considered to be the most important event leading to gay liberation. https://www.facebook.com/LASisters/

Philadelphia Leather Pride Night

Philadelphia Leather Pride Night will celebrate its Ninth Annual charity auction event on Saturday September 30 from 5 PM to midnight inside Voyeur Nightclub in the heart of Philadelphia's Gayborhood. Jo Arnone will once again take the stage with her booming voice as auctioneer. Renowned ASL interpreters Michelle Jackson and Kevin Lowery will sign. http://www.leatherpridenight.com

Mr. Bolt Leather 2018 Adam Eaton who won his title in Sacramento, CA on September 9.

Mr. Bolt Leather 2018 Adam Eaton
The Mr. Bolt Leather 2018 contest saw Adam Eaton best three other men at the Bolt in Sacramento, CA on Saturday night, September 9. Fred Colmenares stepped down after a fantastic year. Eaton will compete at International Mr. Leather in May. http://sacbolt.com

This couple were part of the AIDS LeatherWalk on Sunday, September 16 in San Francisco, CA. Photo by Rich Stadtmiller

LeatherWalk XXVI
The 26th Annual LeatherWalk took place on Sunday, September 17 in San Francisco, CA. On-site registration and check in begins at 10 AM at 440 Castro. Please check in at the bar, drop off your last-minute donations, and get your collectible LeatherWalk pin. Entertainment starts at 11:30am at Jane Warner Plaza. The walk itself plans to start moving at 12:00pm from the front of Castro Theatre. The walk features Master of Ceremonies Sister Roma with performances by some of San Francisco's most amazing vocal and drag talent. Folsom Street Events presented LeatherWalk as the official kick-off for San Francisco's Leather Week which culminates one week later at the Folsom Street Fair. https://www.classy.org/san-francisco/events/leatherwalk-2017/e131804

San Diego AIDS Walk XXV
The San Diego Leather community is participating in this year's AIDS Walk and Run San Diego on Saturday, September 27 because HIV and AIDS have touched our lives and affected the people we love. This is an opportunity to be visible in the support for those living with HIV and AIDS while raising much needed funds for critical support services in the community. http://events.thecentersd.org/goto/BeWhoYouNeeded

Bi Visibility Day
September 23 is Visibility Day across the globe, celebrating Bisexuality since 1999. http://www.bivisibilityday.com/

Don Hood, Frank Schreckenberger, and Andy Mangels. Photo by Carlos Silvas Photography

Andy Mangels and Don Hood wedding
Two longtime Leather community leaders/activists/members were finally married on September 17 when Andy Mangels and Don Hood exchanged vows in front of over 100 people at a private residence in Portland, OR. Both have been involved in the Leather community since the early 1990s. Andy and Don met at Living In Leather VI in October 1991 in Chicago, then reconnected at International Mr. Leather in 1994. They became a couple on the 4th of July 1995, and recently celebrated their 22nd Anniversary. The wedding ceremony was officiated by Father Frank Schreckenberger, Imperial Sovereign Rose Court Emperor V, with a musical interlude by the Broadway Bears.

Moving Pictures - Art and Culture Festival by Tom of Finland
Moving Pictures - Art and Culture Festival including art, film, tattoos and skateboarding The Tom of Finland Art Fair will be September 29 - October 1 in Los Angeles, CA at the Tom of Finland House, 1421 Laveta Terrace, Los Angeles, CA 90026. The Festival is one of the key public events initiated and run by the Foundation, and serves as a platform in furthering its mission to preserve, protect and promote erotic art. To salute Kino Lorber's October release of the Tom of Finland biopic, this year's programming will have a focus on moving pictures and pictures in motion, namely skateboards with artwork and tattoos on living bodies. The Festival's guest artist is Brian Anderson, the legendary skater who declared to the world a year ago to that he is gay. He is skateboarding's most prominent pro star to come out and has recently released a zine that includes his paintings. Check out https://www.yelp.com/biz/tom-of-finland-foundation-los-angeles

Inside Leather History: A Fireside Chat
Inside Leather History; A Fireside Chat announced an ambitious European Chat schedule. Douglas O’Keeffe, co- producer and host of the Chats, will present two high profile interviews in Manchester England October 7 during Manchester Leather Weekend. “I’m very excited to be part of Manchester Leather Weekend” O’Keeffe enthused “I’m interviewing Daddy Ian Allen and Joe King, Mr. Leather Europe 2016." A Fireside Chat is an independent production of Douglas O’Keeffe (host) Mistress Joanne Gaddy, and Vonn Tramel.

A Friendly Feast benefit in LA
A Friendly Feast, hosted by IML 2017 Ralph Bruneau at Farmboy Kitchen. If you've been to Farmboy, you know how delicious the food is. If you haven't, here's your chance. Please join Ralph, Charlie and Hunter in a feast of delicious passed trays and help the SoCal team of Mr. Friendly continue to reduce HIV stigma, one friendly conversation (or meal) at a time. $40 admission includes food and beverage (alcohol not included), Ralph Bruneau's new IML 2017 run pin, and a ticket to win a private dinner for 4 hosted by Charlie and Hunter. Great food, great company, great cause. Silent auction, Mr. Friendly merchandise, and some cool giveaways. Farmboy Kitchen, 1050 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038. https://www.facebook.com/events/1027108394099009/?active_tab=aboutactive_tab=about

The YARD - The Prisoners Take Over

The YARD - The Prisoners Take Over, hosted by Bears LA will be at the Eagle 562 in Long Beach, CA on Saturday, September 23 at 8. Eagle562, 2020 East Artesia Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90805. https://www.facebook.com/events/142784462989003/

Scott Lovegrove won the title of Mr. QLD Leather 2017. Photo by Dylan at HDGimage

Mr. Queensland Leather and Queensland Leather Boy
By Qnews.com.au
The winners of BootCo’s annual Mr. Queensland Leather and Queensland Leather Boy competitions for 2017 have been crowned. Scott Lovegrove won the title of Mr. QLD Leather at the Brisbane Leather community group’s annual Corium Leather and kink dance party on September 9. Nick Michael was the winner of Queensland Leather Boy 2016, also presented at the party. The whole article is posted at http://www.qnews.com.au/bootco-crowns-this-years-mr-qld-leather-at-corium-2017/

SeanWolfG Free Concert at Oil Can Harry's
This is a full-length concert of Gay Country Western Music with guest Don Mike on vocals, David Eccles on bass, electric guitar, pedal steel guitar and Dennis Willis on mandolin, banjo, electric guitar, and violin. Colin Deane. Wednesday, September 27, 8-11 PM at Oil Can Harry's Los Angeles, 11502 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604.

LSM Presents Submit Pizza Party
The Lesbian Sex Mafia will host Submit Pizza Party on Friday, September 29 from 8 - 9:30 PM at Two Boots Pizza, 284 5th Avenue at Park Slope in Brooklyn, NY. Every party about 50 to 100 women and trans folks come to fuck and play and watch and meet and flirt. Going to a party alone is tricky; make some friends over pizza first. To find out more about the Submit Party check out http://http://www.submitparty.com/Submit.html and about the Lesbian Sex Mafia go to http://lesbiansexmafia.org/

Mistress Cyan and Sanctuary LAX Special Guests of Doomsday Fetish Ball
Mistress Cyan and the warrior women from Sanctuary LAX will be special guests of honor at the Doomsday Fetish Ball, Saturday, September 23 at the historic Globe Theater in Los Angeles. Presented by LA Fashion and Fetish Ball, the night will feature a post apocalyptic dystopian Mad Max world with supercharged fashion, explosive performances and high octane music. The clubs Batcave, Dark Circus, and Submit have joined forces to bring LA's hardcore party slaves two levels of live bands, DJs, aerialists, grinder girls, go go dancers and perverse performances. Performing in the special BDSM play area will be Mistress Cyan and her carnal crew from Sanctuary LAX. The Globe Theater is at 740 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014. Doors open at 9M For more information, go to https://FashionandFetishBall.eventbee.com/event?eid=116556353

Man pleads not guilty to firing shots at Club Fetish

By Ben Wright Ledgar-Enquirer
One of three men accused of firing shots July 4 at Club Fetish pleaded not guilty Friday to an aggravated assault charge during a Recorder’s Court hearing in Columbus, GA. Ricardo Williams, 30, of Fort Mitchell, AB., was ordered held on a $50,000 bond after the 2 PM hearing before Judge Mary Buckner. He joins Dennis Brown, 27, and Dontavis Matthews, 26, to face charges in the 2 AM shooting at 4504 Armour Road. Authorities are still looking for a fourth suspect. Complete story at http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/crim/article173650836.htmlenquirer.com/news/local/crim/article173650836.html

Great Lakes Leather Alliance XVI
Great Lakes Leather Alliance XVI (GLLA) is all set to go the weekend of September 28 - October 1 at an unnamed hotel in Indianapolis, IN. The keynote speaker will be International Mr. Leather 2016 Patrick Smith and the Carter Johnson Leather Library will be there. Plenty of workshops and classes, play parties and socials, and a few Leather contests too. http://greatlakesleather.org/

Ottawa's Erotic Art Show
Ottawa's huge and sensuous Erotic Art Show wil lbe on Friday and Saturday, September 29 and 30 at Collabspace, 70 Bongard Avenue in Ottawa, Canada. Tickets are $10 at the door, cash only. There will be more than 20 artists and 200 pieces of erotic art and photography. http://www.eroticartshow.com

Palm Springs Leather Pride 2017 Parking Lot Party venue change
Palm Springs Leather Pride 2017 will be held October 26-29 in Palm Springs, CA. The big news is the Friday night Parking Lot Party will be held next to the Barracks in Cathedral City. A pool party on Saturday afternoon is a newbie. https://www.palmspringsleatherpride.org/

Northwest Leather Celebration
Northwest Leather Celebration informed us that the Northwest Master/slave Contest and Northwest Bootblack Contest will be held May 3-6 in Sacramento, CA. Note that this is two weeks earlier and those who want to attend Northwest Leather Celebration and DomCon: Los Angeles can do so. The NWLC Education Program will include over 50 classes. http://www.NorthwestLeatherCelebration.com

On Sunday, September 1, Club X and Fetish Men San Diego got together for a relaxed, sociable evening on the beach at Fiesta Island. Photo supplied by Papa Tony

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San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener addresses the AIDS LeatherWalk crowd on September 17. Photo by Rich Stadtmiller