IML STAFF
ISSUE 09.12
INTERNATIONAL MR. LEATHER 2012 PROGRAM GUIDE
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WELCOME LETTER: CHUCK RENSLOW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTEST EMCEES JUDGES tally masters / past iml winners LEATHER MARKET MAP IML 2011 farEwell Bootblack 2011 farEwell dining out in chicago official djs entertainment in the know, on the go! leather bars in chicago bars and clubs directory
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IML 34 GREETINGS Welcome to Chicago, in the heartland of America, and welcome to the 34th annual International Mr. Leather competition. For over three decades the men and women of the fetish communities have gathered here to watch as we choose a single titleholder to represent us. From around the world and certainly across this continent, tens of thousands have participated in this celebration of the lifestyle. Just as you do, they, more than anyone or anything else, have kept the event growing and the tradition strong. Today International Mr. Leather is recognized as an institution in the fetish world. I think it fair to say that you, by your continued support, have made this possible. Thank you! This weekend we gather again, some for the first time, some for what has become its own annual ritual. And while we’re here to select a titleholder, we gather for the celebration as much as the tradition. Much like the old motorcycle clubs that came before and in some respects spawned this event, we gather for the camaraderie and fellowship. We gather for the parties, for the sex and for the spectacle. Perhaps most importantly, we gather because here - together - we feel comfortable in our own skin. Many years ago it was difficult to book an IML host hotel or contest venue because they didn’t want us. Today we find hotels and venues difficult to book because we’ve grown so large and hard to contain. The Hyatt wants and appreciates you. Today, even the City of Chicago wants and welcomes you. We hope you’ll enjoy the Hyatt this weekend. We also hope you’ll hop on a shuttle bus or take a taxi and explore the rest of our great gay community. The bars and restaurants beyond the hotel beckon. Indeed, you’ll find they’re ready and waiting for you to arrive. To that end, wear your leather and wear your gear and let those you encounter know you’re here as a part of International Mr. Leather, the oldest and largest fetish gathering in the world. Be careful, it’s still a big city. Play hard, play safe and bring the experience of this weekend home when you leave. Thank you for coming ... Enjoy! Chuck Renslow, Founder and Executive Producer 12 boi
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IML OFFICIAL EVENTS
Wednesday, May 23 9 pm-until... Best of Chicago Welcome Party Touché 6412 N. Clark Street Free Chicago-style red hots and gift bags too! Complimentary shuttle from host hotel at 9pm.
Thursday, May 24 7:00-10:30 pm Roast of Eric Guttierez, IML and Jim Deuder, IMBB 2011 Leather Archives & Museum 6418 N. Greenview Ticket required. Buses start at 7pm. www.leatherarchives.org for more information.
Friday, May 25 11:00 am-12 noon Leather Recovery Meeting Comiskey Room-West Tower A 12-step recovery meeting welcomes all programs and people seeking support in a sober environment during all IML festivities. Noon – 7:00 pm Leather Market Riverside Center 7:00- 9:00 pm Chicago Rubbermen Meet and Greet Acapulco Room-West Tower Join the Chicago Rubbermen as they host the annual gathering of hot and kinky rubberists from around the world.
8:00 pm Congregation Or Chadash 5959 N. Sheridan Road Shabbat Services for attendees of IML Weekend. Call 773-2712148 for additional information. 8:00 pm IML Opening Ceremonies Grand Ballroom Event includes the introductions of contestants and judges. Doors open at 8:00 pm, show begins at 9:00 pm. Sponsored by ID Lube. 10:00 pm – 2:00 am Gear Blast 2012 Regency Ballroom B-West Tower Hot guys in sports, racing, rubber, leather, Lycra and other perv gear will keep things hot and sweaty. Get in gear and party with other gear heads from around the world! 10:00 pm – 1:00 am Leather Archives & Museum Silent Auction Crystal Foyer-West Tower 10:00 pm – 2:00 am San Francisco Party Crystal Ballroom-West Tower Once again, San Francisco invades IML! The Folsom Street Events Crew invites you to dance, play and sweat with hundreds of hot, perverted leathermen. 11:30 pm – 12:30 am Leather Recovery Meeting Comiskey Room-West Tower
Saturday May 26 11:00 am – 12 noon Leather Recovery Meeting Comiskey Room-West Tower 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Leather Market Riverside Center 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm People of Color Leather Caucus Wrigley Room-West Tower A lively discussion and fellowship at this annual event, facilitated by Mufasa, Onyx Founder and Mr. World Leather, 2006. 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Chicago Hellfire Club Annual IML Cocktail Social Regency Ballroom C-West Tower Meet and greet the members of the Chicago Hellfire Club, now celebrating its 41st year at this charity fundraiser to benefit CHC’s McAdory Fund. 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Windy City Boys Troop Acapulco Room-West Tower Windy City Boys Troop hosts its annual cocktail reception and troop auction. 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm IML Pecs & Personality Contest Grand Ballroom IML Contestants are judged on their appearance and stage presence. Doors open at 8:00 pm, show at 9:00 pm. Sponsored by Orbitz.com. boi 19
IML OFFICIAL EVENTS
8:00 pm – midnight Int’l Bootblack Reception Toronto Room-West Tower Join the contestants for this year’s International Mr. Bootblack Competition. Meet bootblacks from around the world. Bidding auction to help raise needed travel funds for this year’s winner.
10:00 pm – midnight Woof Camp 2012 Regency Ballroom A+B-West Tower Annual party for pups, dogs, handlers & friends, sponsored by Squarepegtoys. Free and open to everyone with puppy play, music, fun and fellowship. Info at www.woofcamp.com. 10:00 pm – 2:00 am Onyx Party Crystal Ballroom-West Tower Complete your weekend at the sweatiest & hottest dance party in town with the Onyx Old School Dance. Hot music, hot men and hot leather.
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11:30 pm – 12:30 am Leather Recovery Meeting Comiskey Room-West Tower
Sunday, May 27 11:00 am – 12 noon Leather Recovery Meeting Comiskey Room-West Tower 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Leather Market Riverside Center
9:00 pm - 4:00 am IML Victory Party House of Blues 329 N. Dearborn Street DJ Eddie Martinez in his Chicago debut. More information at www. circuitmom.com. 11:30 pm – 12:30 am Leather Recovery Meeting Comiskey Room-West Tower
Monday, May 28
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm MCC Church Service Toronto Room – West Tower
11:00 am- 4:00 pm Leather Market Riverside Center
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm 34th Annual International Mr. Leather Contest Grand Ballroom Doors open at 5:00 pm, contest begins at 6:00 pm. Entertainment by Sharon McNight. Sponsored by Miller Lite.
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Leather Recovery Meeting Comiskey Room-West Tower 8:00 pm - 4:00 am Black and Blue Ball-Excalibur Nightclub-632 N. Dearborn Featuring DJ Ted Eiel. More info at www.circuitmom.com.
IML CONTEST EMCEES Karen Ultra The illegitimate love child of Oscar Wilde and Dorothy Parker, Karen Ultra is no stranger to the competition stage. She’s gone from being first runner-up in Ms. World Leather 2004 to being the Master of Ceremonies for American Brotherhood Weekend, International Master/Slave 2012, Great Plains Olympus 2010 and International Mr. Leather 2010 to name a few. Her customary sharp, glittering wit and attire secured her an invitation back to the IML stage in 2012. Recently freed of a great deal of baggage, she’s currently holding auditions to find someone to carry her luggage. She is a founding member of NLA-I Philadelphia, an Associate Member of The Men of Onyx as well as a member of Mama’s Family and the “MiddleAged Guard (thanks to Laura Antoniou). She was honored to be a part of the illustrious contestant wrangler crew at IML. She was also Judge’s Coordinator and Tally Master. She has two glass rocks (Pantheon Awards). She has judged at Great Plains Olympus, Mr. Cleveland Leather, OLA, and SouthEast Leatherfest, ICBB 06, Southwest Bootblack 07 and Mr. Missouri Leather 07. She was head Judge for Mr. Midwest Leather 2010 and judged MLT in Toronto. Actually, she’s judgmental all the time… She heads a Leather Family founded on the traditions of honor and service; responsibility and duty.
John Pendal In May 2003 John Pendal became the 25th person (and first ever Brit) to win the title International Mr. Leather. He spent his title year traveling full-time to leather events in 28 cities across America, Europe and Canada. He also raffled the Harley Davidson motorbike that was part of his prize, raising $22,000, which was split equally between the Leather Archives and Museum in Chicago and the Spanner Trust in the UK. After stepping down as IML he became a trustee of the Spanner Trust from 2004 to 2008, including a year as its chairman. The Spanner Trust is lobbying to change archaic laws in the UK and make consensual SM legal, even when an injury occurs. It also serves to assist to those Brits whose BDSM activities have landed them in legal hot water. In February 2004 John was honored to receive two Pantheon of Leather awards. In April 2007 he delivered the closing keynote speech at the Leather Leadership Conference in Minneapolis. He has hosted many leather contests, including Mr. San Francisco Leather, Mr. Belfast Leather, Mr. Palm Springs Leather, Mr. Midwest Leather, Tulsa Mr. Leather, Mr. Leatherman Toronto, Mr. Hoist in London (on four occasions), and Mr. Chicago Leather (every year since 2004). He has also presented SM workshops at Minnesota Leather Pride, Kinkfest in London, Palm Springs Leather Pride, Leather Camp in Wichita, Spring in the South, Tribal Fire, Inferno, SINSations in Leather, and Thunder in the Mountains. John has been working as a comedian professionally since September 2010. He lives in London where he doesn’t get to the gym nearly as often as he’d like. You’re welcome to follow him on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, but for IML related information go to www.iml2003.com. 24 boi
IML JUDGES
Stephen Blackwell Stephen started
his leather journey back in 2001 when he started the LA boys of Leather and won the title of South California Drummer boy. He has served on the Los Angeles Leather Coalition board and helped organize many fundraisers both as Drummer boy, Mr. LA Leather/ Gauntlet II Leather and as the president of the LA boys of Leather. Competing as Mr. Los Angeles Leather 2003, Stephen was second runner-up at the 2003 IML. He has been living in Palm Springs now for more than nine years. He is a bartender at Spurline Video Lounge and a personal trainer at World Gym, Palm Springs. He plays softball for the World Gym Gorillas in the Palm Springs Gay Softball League and recently performed at the Palm Canyon Theater’s production of Pirates of Penzance. He’s had a daddy and a boy; now he’s just looking for a partner who can keep up with him. Stephen is honored to be a judge for IML.
Brian Conway Now 43 years old, Brian
has been involved in the BDSM lifestyle for the past 26 years. He is the co-owner/ producer of the Thunder in the Mountains leather event now in its 15th year in Denver and sole producer of the Rocky Mountain Leather SIR/boy and Community Bootblack contests also held in Denver on the same weekend in July. Brian has been a member of several local BDSM groups in Colorado, as well as a past member of the Chicago Hellfire Club, and is founder of the Colorado Rubbermen’s group. This year Brian took over leadership and production of the long-running Denver Gay Leathermen’s dinner, which brings together local gay leathermen for a formal dinner and good conversation. As an offshoot, he also created a similar community-wide dinner event for everyone of every sexual orientation as a means for all leather people to socialize and visit with each other in a non-sexual setting. Brian has been employed for many years as a database administrator for a large, nationally known communications company. He continues to reside in his home in Denver with his husband, Rich Dockter, and their three male sharpeis.
Jaak Evert Since 2004, Jaak has served
as president of LMC Estonia, a leather club which was created in 1992, just one year after the country gained its independence from the former Soviet Union. LMC Estonia was then the first leather club to be created in Eastern Europe. Before that, Jaak was a member of the board of his club and worked at the integration
of LMC Estonia into the European Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs (ECMC). Thanks to his work, LMC Estonia is now a full active member of the ECMC. He likes to remind his leather friends that the leather flag was greatly inspired by the Estonian national flag. In 2005, Jaak was a member of the jury of Mister Leather Europe together with Henri ten Have and Michael Egdes. Today Jaak is extremely proud to be the first Eastern European to have the privilege to judge a prestigious contest such as International Mr. Leather and to fulfill his duty in the name of the ECMC and LMC Estonia. Jaak was born in 1962 in Estonia and has a Master’s Degree in business management.
Eric Guttierez Born in France to a Spanish
family, Eric is an excellent representative of today’s diverse and unified European community. Eric’s parents are motorcyclists, thus he learned about leather at a very young age. This very early experience with leather has grown into a passion. Together with his partner, he has been active in the European fetish scene for nearly 10 years. In 2010 he was selected Mr. Leather Paris, then Mr. Leather France. Eric, representing France (and its Club l’ASMF) at the ECMC (European Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs), won the Mr. Europe Leather title in October of 2010. Eric continued his adventure in Chicago in May of 2011 becoming the 33rd International Mr. Leather. Eric travels extensively judging many European leather contests (Mr. Leather France, Mr. Leather Belgium and German Mr. Leather, and Mr Leather Europe, among others). Eric’s goal for his title year was to demonstrate the diversity of the Leather Community and to be a living example of its openness, inclusiveness and tolerance.
Dave Hughes A native of San Diego,
California, Dave has called New York City home since 2003. In 2005, he became the founding President of New York boys of Leather, of which he is now an associate member. Through his involvement with NYboL, he has also served on the boards of Leather Pride Night and Folsom Street East. No stranger to fetish contests, he served as Mr. East Coast Rubber 2005 and as Mr. Full Rubber (Berlin) in 2006. A writer, he has published pieces relating to sexuality and the leather lifestyle in “Instigator” and “Time Out New York”. Under the name Dave Huge, he is a DJ at many fetish events, including the GearBlast parties at MidAtlantic Leather and IML from 2009-2011. Hughes is the vp of marketing & public relations for Nasty Pig, Incorporated. boi 27
IML JUDGES Steve Ranger Born in Kansas into a
military family, Steve grew up moving from base to base across the United States and Europe. This gave him an appreciation of different cultures and points of view, and ensured that he’d always be comfortable around men in uniform. Steve’s leather journey began in earnest nearly 20 years ago when his partner, Dan Patton, took him to the DC Eagle and unwittingly woke the inner beast that would rise up a decade later. In 2004 Steve won the Mr. Double L Leather contest in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, which fed into the Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather (MAL) contest. Steve became Mr. MAL 2005, and finished in the top 10 at IML that year. During his year as Mr. MAL, Steve bonded with the members of the Centaur Motorcycle Club and was surprised and honored to be invited to join the Centaurs as a full member. Steve was elected to the Centaur MC executive board as corresponding secretary. He then served as treasurer and vice president and chaired the Mr. MAL contest for five years, before being elected president in January 2011. A firm believer that we must understand our Leather history in order to continue growing as a community, Steve urges you to join him as a supporter of the Leather Archives & Museum. When not riding his motorcycle, Steve enjoys DC’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, where he and Dan have made a home for 19 years and were legally married in 2010.
Dave Watt Dave began to explore his
sexual interests after hitting 40 and is eternally grateful to the leather community for guiding his way into a world of selfexploration, heightened spirituality and kink. His husband Ken shares his passion for the leather community and reducing the stigma of HIV. In September 2008, he was honored with the title of Mr. Michigan Leather 2009, traveled extensively and had an amazing experience with his class at IML XXXI. Dave has a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and is a Michigan state certified HIV tester/ counselor. He currently works in HIV prevention and is the creator of “Mr Friendly,” a symbol to raise HIV awareness and fight stigma. “Mr Friendly” has been to over a hundred leather and bear events, reducing the stigma of HIV one conversation at a time. Dave serves on the CLAW board of directors and co-founded the 12 Step Leather Club for all leather-folk in recovery. Also known as “Mama’s Nutty Buddy,” he has completed many food fetish presentations, countless HIV classes and enjoys flogging “newbies” at leather events while flagging donut holes on his left. 28 boi
Ira Smith A former native of New York
City, now living in Fort Lauderdale with his life partner Eric D. Lawrence, Ira is president and part owner of LeatherWerks, south Florida’s premier leather retail establishment. Smith has been an active member of NLA, Delta International and GMSMA. He is currently a board member of The Leather Archives & Museum and a founding member of the Leather Masked Ball in Fort Lauderdale. As of November 2011, the Leather Masked Ball had raised over a total of $110,000.00 which has benefited The Leather Archives & Museum and local beneficiaries during the past six years. Smith has been a judge for many leather contests across the country and in 2009 he won the Northeast Regional Award at Pantheon of Leather XIX. Smith’s illustrations adorn t-shirts, greeting cards, coffee mugs as well as appear in a multitude of publications, books, advertisements and stage sets. Many of his works reside in permanent collections including The Tom of Finland Foundation in Los Angeles, The Leslie Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art in New York and The Leather Archives & Museum in Chicago. Smith has been heralded as the successor to the world renowned Tom of Finland. Upon seeing Smith’s portfolio, Finland said, “I am grateful to see that there is someone who will follow in my footsteps when I am gone.”
Andrea Zanin Andrea, a.k.a. Sex Geek,
wears her glasses when she fucks. For over a decade, she has been teaching about queer sexuality, polyamory and BDSM/ leather for universities, colleges, sex shops, community groups and conferences in Canada, the U.S. and internationally. Andrea co-organizes the annual Canadian leather dyke weekend, “An Unholy Harvest” runs a perky book club called The Leather Bindings Society and judges the occasional leather contest including the Great Lakes Leather Alliance Boot Blacking Contest 2008, International Ms. Leather 2009 and Mr. Leather Toronto 2010. She is pursuing a PhD in women’s studies at York University with a focus on Canadian leather dyke history. Andrea writes about alternative sexuality for numerous newspapers and magazines, blogs at sexgeek.wordpress.com, and pens erotic fiction and non-fiction essays when she can spare the brain juice; her work has appeared in various anthologies. She lives in Toronto and enjoys doing yoga, cultivating M/s relationships with exceptionally high-quality individuals, eating fine dark chocolate and wearing really nice shoes.
TALLY MASTERS George Brown
George Brown started as a curious guy who, for years, wanted to be involved with leather community and is now proud to call himself a leatherman. After winning the title of Cellblock Leatherman in 2005, George went on to compete at IML the same year. Later, he went on to tally or judge several contests including Mr. Chicago leather and Mister International Rubber. George also likes to attend many leather events and has attended Folsom, Folsom East, CLAW, Leather Leadership Conference, MAL and many others. After living in Chicago off and on for more then 10 years, George has moved back home to Michigan. Hiking, biking, swimming and kayaking are a few of the activities George enjoys as well as spending time with family and his dog Springer. George also enjoys spending time with the local leather clubs, NIMBUS and the Grand Rapids Rivermen, as well as the local country western/line dancing club the Grand River Renegades. George works at the Dunes Resort in Saugatuck/ Douglas Michigan. This will be George’s third year as a tally master for the International Mr. Leather Contest.
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Paul Cantrell
Paul Cantrell has been an active member of the Leather BDSM/kink community since, as a charter member, he helped establish the Leather Knights of Dallas as a men’s leather sex club back in 1992. After moving to Chicago in the mid ‘90s, he has actively volunteered for various GLBT community activities including IML and the Illinois Gay Rodeo Association. Paul became a member of CHC in 2003 and has been actively involved in the club and various other events ever since. He is currently serving on the CHC board as the club president. Additionally, he has also served as event teardown co-chair and vice president. He has assisted and contributed to CLAW skills workshops and has served as the assistant arena director and assistant rodeo director for the Illinois Gay Rodeo Association for many years. Paul is an established player with a reputation for safety, intensity and consistency. He is a respected member of Master Roy’s Leather Family and actively participates and supports various local and national charitable organizations.
PAST WINNERS
1995 Larry Everett, Collinsville, OK David Kloss, San Francisco, CA 1996 Joe Gallagher, New York, NY Patrick Brooks, Sydney, Australia 1997 Kevin Cwayna, Minneapolis, MN Marty Kiker, San Francisco, CA 1998 Tony Mills, Washington, DC Luke Daniels, San Francisco, CA 1999 Bruce Chopnik, Denver, CO Coulter “Colt” Thomas, Houston, TX 2000 Mike Taylor, Columbus/Cincinnati, OH Ron Moore, Denver, CO 2001 Stefan Miller, Munich, Germany Patrick Toner, San Francisco, CA 2002 Stephen Weber, Dallas, TX Scott Tucker, Philadelphia, PA 2003 John Pendal, London, UK Thomas Karasch, Hamburg, Germany 2004 Jason Hendrix, Washington, DC Michael Pereyra, San Diego, CA 2005 Michael Egdes, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Guy Baldwin, Los Angeles, CA 2006 Bo Ladashevska, Montreal, Canada Mark Ryan, Boston, MA 2007 Mikel Gerle, Los Angeles, CA D Cannon, Hollywood, CA 2008 Gary Iriza, Palm Springs, CA Lenny Broberg, San Francisco, CA Henri ten Have, Amsterdam, Netherlands 2009 Jeffery Payne, Dallas, TX 2010 Tyler McCormick, Albuquerque, NM Jeff Tucker, San Jose, CA 2011 Eric Guttierez, Mr. Leather Europe boi 31
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IML LEATHER MARKET
The Leather Market is without a doubt the most popular feature of the weekend, serving as the social and commercial center of IML. A great introduction for first-time IML attendees and curiosity seekers, it never fails to entertain grizzled veterans. More than 100 leather-related business eagerly tempt attendees with the latest products, presented in a range of impressive displays. You name it and you can probably find it at the Leather Market: clothing, footwear and accessories, dungeon equipment, gadgets and toys, niche magazines, DVDs, CDs, and, of course, plenty of condoms and lube. Leather Market vendors cover most every fetish element of the scene and boldly wear or demonstrate the products that they are selling.
Attendees often don leather and fetish gear as they browse and shop. It is not uncommon to pass by guys demonstrating how restraint tables work or testing out certain paddles and whips on eager participants. Competitors for the International Mr. Bootblack competition have chairs set up in the Leather Market and provide a firm and thorough boot polishing to all who require such services. Hosted at the Hyatt Regency Chicago (Lower Level) located at 151 East Wacker Drive, the Leather Market runs Memorial Day weekend from Friday May 25 through Monday May 28, 2012. It is open to the public and requires a day pass to enter. There is a $5 suggested daily donation or a $10 all-weekend access pass, with all net proceeds benefiting the Leather Archives and Museum. Friday, May 25 - Market open 12pm to 7pm Saturday, May 26 - Market open 11am to 7pm Sunday, May 27 - Market open 11am to 5pm Monday, May 28 - Market open 11am to 4pm
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IML LEATHER MARKET VENDORS & BOOTHS
Acme Toy Company.com Evanston Adonis Leathercrafters Indian Rocks Beach Alt. Kilt Madison Andre Whips/ Ms-V Repentigny Aneros Houston Balls and Chains Hollywood BDG Sales, LLC Tamaqua Bear Ink Augusta Bear Skin Rug-ged Safety Harbor BearGearusa.com Indianapolis BearTshirts.com Indianapolis Bernie’s Big Bag’s Highland Park Bijou Chicago Boot Werks Hinton Bootleg Life Berwyn Boy Butter New York C-3 Casual part of BearGear USA Indianapolis Centaur Entertainment Fort Lauderdale Cheaplubes.com Portage Chicago Hellfire Club Chicago City of Chicago Department of Health Chicago CJ’s Leather Denver Cumunion San Francisco Dr. Clockwork’s Electrical/Medical Lebanon Dungeon Beds San Francisco E7 Gear Yonkers Eagle Leathers Chicago Exotic-Erotics Shelbyville Factory Video San Francisco Fetiche Armada Montreal Folsom Street East New York Folsom Street Events San Francisco Fort Troff Atlanta Gay Naturist International Tucson Gear Essentials Minneapolis GLBT Writers Chicago Got Kilt White Lake Hands for Hire Chair Massage Niles Hardpoints@GreyCat Workshop Madison Heartwood Whips Berkeley HIV Vaccine Trials Network HVTN Chicago Howard Brown Health Center Chicago Icandee Apparel Chicago ID Lube Santa Ana InsideOutShirts.net Radford Instigator Magazine Los Angeles Jewelry by Ponce Happy Valley Jock Strap Art Chicago Killerbob Graphics San Francisco Le Chateau Exotique & LCE Ltd New Hope Leather Archives & Museum Chicago Leather Bonding Co. N. Miami
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IML 2011 FAREWELL
Eric Guttierez
Honestly, in May 2011, I didn’t expect to become your 33rd IML. You can imagine the pleasure, the honor and the enjoyment that it was for me, as well as for a whole continent, Europe, which waited for this title for a long time! For me, the names of the past IML winners were legendary and admired characters in my leather fantasies. Suddenly, my name has been added to this prestigious list. It is an honor I will always cherish and I know is an important responsibility in a Leatherman’s life. I would like to thank last year’s judges who took the risk of trusting me with this responsibility. Thanks to Chuck Renslow and the IML executive staff who have so warmly welcomed me into the Family, I will always be grateful to them for that. In this important moment of my life, I would like to take a moment to remember RJ Chaffin who passed away so soon after IML ended last year. He guided the team responsible for IML over the years. My thoughts go to his entire family and to all who knew him. During this past year, I participated in many important events. I visited many clubs and communities on both sides of the Atlantic and met so many members of active and impressive clubs. The experience leaves me filled with gratitude and joy at having experienced this amazing journey with so many of you. To thank or acknowledge everyone I’ve gotten to know this past year would fill this entire book and would be an impossible task. But please know that my thanks to all I encountered this year are most genuine and sincere. That said, I would like to thank Douglas ‘Dee’ Pamplin and Anthony Rollar, my fellow IML 33 finalists for their outstanding year and their valued friendship. I also want to recognize Sarah Vibes, International Ms. Leather 2011 and Jim Deuder, International Mr. Bootblack 2011, with whom I was lucky to spend this formidable year. I hope to have been useful this year and I will keep the memory of each of you. Thanks to all those who welcomed me, hosted me, transported and brought to life the most beautiful adventure I have ever had. I wish the same happiness to my successor. In leather brotherhood, Eric, International Mr. Leather 2011 46 boi
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IML BOOTBLACK FAREWELL Jim Deuder There was once a time when I had absolutely no intention of running for the title of International Mr. Bootblack. Yet here I am today feeling that bittersweet joy as I wrap up one amazing title year. My motivation to compete did not lie in the fame, glory or notoriety. I wanted to pay tribute to the people who taught me, inspired me and awakened my passion for bootblacking. I wanted to perpetuate and pass down the traditions, skills and heart of bootblacking. Using the title, to teach, share and inspire has allowed me to do just that. I’ve had the opportunity to share my knowledge and passion everywhere. I’ve met with small local groups that had just a handful of attendees and I’ve presented at events with over a thousand! In this, I’ve learned that the numbers really mean nothing, but to see that bootblack spark in just one person is priceless. If there were one message I’d want to get across to those who will be competing this year, as well as those on the receiving side, it would be to embrace your passion. In everything that you do and everything you experience, allow your passion to flourish. Put aside your fears and self doubt and just be who you are. Special thanks to Master Blair for first introducing me to bootblacking and to David Hawks for inspiring me to embrace my passion. Thanks to all those who have taught me along my journey. Thanks to every event, organization and community that invited me to share my passion with them. Thanks to those who supported me, put me up, fed me, drove me and made me feel welcome in foreign lands. Thanks to my sponsors, The Eagle NYC, The Leatherman NYC and Purple Passion. Thanks to IML 2011, Eric Guttierez, for being a true companion, making many trips across the pond to rabble-rouse with me. In addition, thanks to KD, the best sash wife I could have ever asked for. With love and gratitude, Jim Deuder International Mr. Bootblack 2011 54 boi
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DINING OUT IN CHICAGO
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The Bagel 3107 N. Broadway 773.477.0300
The quintessential Jewish style deli is the perfect spot for a corned beef or pastrami sandwich, some chicken soup, lox and bagels or a full dinner.
Jitlada Thai House 3715 N Halsted | 773.388.9988 This quaint family-owned eatery features Asian favorites such as Pad Thai, pineapple fried rice, crab rangoon, pot stickers, tempura & 9 spice curry items.
Chicago Diner 3411 N. Halsted 773.935.6696
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This world famous vegetarian restaurant offers vegan and organic offerings. Organic beers, wine, and spirits are also available.
Clark Street Dog 3040 N. Clark 773.281-6690. Open until four in the morning and serving up all the deliciousness after you leave the bar.
Jimbo’s Red Hots 3617 N. Broadway 773.868-
9700. Steamed jumbo hot dogs from Red Hot Chicago with toppings. Open 24 hours. Signature Pizza located in the same spot, serving pizza, pasta & burgers, also open 24 hours.
Golden Nugget Family Restaurants
2720 N. Clark 773.929.0724. 2406 W. Diversey 773.252.8903. 1765 W. Lawrence 773.769.6700. A great option for after bar dining as they are all open 24-7, and have free parking. Everything is housemade, known for fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
Halsted’s Bar & Grill 3441 N. Halsted
773.348.9696 This Boystown eatery serves up a wide array of tasty appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and popular comfort food items at very reasonable prices in a fun and inviting atmosphere.
Hamburger Mary’s 5400 N. Clark
773.784.6969. “Eat, Drink and be... MARY” at this fun and popular Andersonville restaurant which features a array of burgers and sandwiches, along with an interesting selection of tasty appetizers.
Horizon Café 3805 N. Broadway 773.883.1565. This long-time popular Lakeview family restaurant serves up big portions of creative homestyle dishes as well as healthy fare (broth-based soups and whole wheat tortilla wraps) and at affordable prices. Breakfast served all day long.
Kit Kat Lounge 3700 N. Halsted 773.525.1111. Providing the best of diva entertainment along with a full dinner menu,
Philly’s Best 907 W. Belmont 773.525.7900.
Authentic Philly cheese steak sandwich. Their meat is brought directly from Philadelphia. Also, medium crust pizza, oven baked grinders & fresh salads.
Pie Hole Pizza 3477 N. Broadway
773.525.8888. Their “hole” is open Sunday-Thursday from 11am-midnight and Friday & Saturday until 3am. Grab it and go or have it delivered..
Anna Maria Pasteria 4400 N. Clark
773.506.2662. Owned by sisters who hail from the Basilicata region of southern Italy, this neighborhood gem creates homemade modern and traditional Italian dishes that are authentic & delicious.
Angelina Ristorante 3561 N. Broadway
773.935.5933. Hosting the coolest and hippest Sunday brunch crowd in Lakeview. Brunch here is loud, raucous and FUN! Great for dinner, as well.
Panino’s Pizzeria 3702 N. Broadway
773.472.6200. Panino’s has established itself as a Boystown favorite with its varied menu selections, including gyros and burgers, pasta entrees.
Piehole Pizza 3477 N. Broadway 773.525.8888. From their hole to yours. Traditional pizza served in untraditional ways. Delivering until late at night. MEDITERRANEAN____
Gyro-Mena 905 W. Belmont 773.935.2600.
Augments the Athenian Gyros by satisfying the American desire to pick our own toppings! True Athenian Gyros is a choice of all natural non-ground meat (pork or chicken) stacked and cooked on a rotisserie.
Sayat Nova 157 E. Ohio 312.644.9159. Classic
Mediterranean-American fare served in comfortable surroundings Every Thursday night things get extra gay for the “Boystown in Downtown” party. MEXICAN/LATIN__________
El Mariachi 3906 N. Broadway 773.549-2932
and at 3420 N. Broadway 773.549-7020. Quickly becoming one of the very best Mexican restaurants in the city, the focus is on using fresh, high-quality ingredients for its “south of the border” cuisine. Full bar featuring over 100 brands of tequila.
Las Mananitas 3523 N. Halsted St. 773.528.2109.
Traditional & regional Mexican dishes along with freshly squeezed limes for margaritas. Nice place to eat, drink and window watch people on Halsted St. Has a full bar & plenty of hardy dishes to satisfy any appetite. Serving the community for over 28 years. More at boimagazine.com, click on Dining link boi 59
IML OFFICIAL DJS
“The Victory Party” (Sunday, May 27 at House Of Blues) will feature the Chicago debut of New York City’s hottest emerging superstar, DJ Eddie Martinez. Born and raised in NYC, Eddie Martinez found his true love for house music while tearing up the dance floor at many venues in the NYC night scene during the early 2000’s.
of the soaring house music sounds of ChunkHouse DJ Ted Eiel with an opening set by Chicago’s own DJ Ron Geronimo. Ted Eiel is one of the brightest talents on the DJ scene today. With more than 15 years of club and radio experience, Ted has spun his supersonic sets of sexy, dirty beats at top-tier venues in the US, Canada and Europe.
Influenced by major producers such as Victor Calderone, Peter Rauhofer, Abel Aguilera and Junior Vasquez, Eddie’s breakthrough into the DJ world began in Fire Island Pines, as a resident DJ at the famous Pavilion nightclub, where he spun with Dan De Leon and Chriss Vargass. He has since spun at various local NYC nightclubs, bars and lounges including: HK Lounge, The Monster, The Highline Ballroom, District 36 and Pacha.
In the past 6 years, he’s headlined some of the biggest US leather and bear parties including Magnitude at Folsom Street Fair, Bear Week in Provincetown and Ascension on Fire Island, among others. His set at the 2009 IML “Black & Blue Ball”, was voted one of Chicago’s best events of the decade. Ted has an aggressive, masculine sound that has been inspired by underground tracks drawn from classic house, electro, disco and rock. His music has been described as “muscle house” for men. Along with his live experience, Ted has a hugely popular iTunes podcast, “Chunkhouse”, which just celebrated 6 years with 2 million downloads. For more information, go to his website at www.djtedeiel.com.
Eddie continues to create groundbreaking DJ club sets and powerhouse remixes. His wildly successful “House Sessions” podcast series has been consistently featured in the top ranks on PodOmatic and iTunes. He delivers a driving progressive tribal house sound that takes club goers into sweaty, sexy marathon dance floor sessions. For more information, check out http://www.eddiemartinez.com. “Black and Blue Ball” (Monday, May 28 at Excalibur) is once again in the hands
These events kick off promoter Matthew Harvat’s large scale “Revolution: dance party series (followed by Pride, Market Days and Halloween). Go to www.circuitmom.com for more information. boi 63
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ENTERTAINMENT Sharon McNight makes her return engagement to IML. She is better than ever. We believe it because she said so.
Sharon lights up any stage of which she takes command, is a favorite among cabaret audiences from California to Provincetown and was hailed by The Boston Globe “The Robin Williams of cabaret.” Ms. McNight made her Broadway debut in 1989 in “Starmites”, creating the role of Diva. She received a Tony Award nomination as “Best Leading Actress in a Musical” for her performance, and is the recipient of the coveted Theatre Worlds Award for “Outstanding Broadway Debut”. New York magazine’s John Simon said “Sharon McNight is a winner” and Al Hirschfeld did a caricature of her. She has six solo albums to her credit and has won many awards including six San Francisco Cabaret Gold Awards, a MAC Award and a New York Nightlife Award for Musical Comedy. The singer/comedienne’s regional credits include Amanda McBroom’s “Heartbeats” at the Pasadena Playhouse, and an award winning Dolly in “Hello, Dolly” at the Peninsula Civic Light Opera (a role she repeated in her hometown, Modesto). Sharon was Sister Hubert in “Nunsense” in Los Angeles and San Francisco, where she received the Bay Area Critics Circle Award for “Best Performance in a Musical”. She is the narrator of the documentary, “There That Night,” the story of the Provincetown, Massachusetts fire, and was featured in the A&E documentary, “It’s Burlesque”, for her research on Mae West and Sophie Tucker.
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IN THE KNOW, ON THE GO IML weekend is kind of like St. Patrick’s Day, everyone’s into leather for the weekend! While most of the events are list in the official IML schedule (see pages 19 & 20), not all of the action in town is an official part of IML. That doesn’t mean the other events aren’t as hot and steamy! Touché Chicago’s leather bar has plenty on tap to tap you out . Wednesday, May 23: “Best of Chicago” welcome party kicks off at 10 and includes free Chicago style tube steaks, Berghoff beer tastings, gift bags and it’s all being hosted by Angel Velez, Mr. Chicago Leather 2012. Thursday, May 24th 9pm, Bear Pride early bird party, kicks off at nine, sponsored by “Bear Magazine” and Butch Bear with a pizza panic at midnight and tunes spun by guest DJ Mark Vallese, of Dunes Resort. Friday, May 25: Intense bondage party with Shibari rope bondage demos by David Lawrence, author of “Intensity: Men in Rope” with digital book previews and free rope harnesses. DJ Jim Lewis spins songs to get tied up by. Saturday, May 26: Gear Fetish night begins at 10 with strict gear dress code in the Club Room. Barbers and bootblacks will be on duty and DJ Freddie “The Butchest” Bain will showcase his spinning magic. As if all that weren’t enough, Chicago Water Buddies meet from 2-6 pm and Foot Friends get together 7-10 pm. Sunday, May 27: WET, Cheaplube.com, Fort Troff, FeticheArmada and FabScout sponsor a WET Lube wrestling party. Sign up for matches at 9, matches begin at 10. There will be special guest wrestlers (perhaps you’ll grapple with your favorite porn star) and door prizes. Monday, May 28: A good, old fashioned Memorial Day cookout kicks off with hot meat from the grill from 4-7 p.m., with 50¢ Bud & Bud Light drafts all day. There’s a Survivor Party at 10 pm., if you’re still standing, still partying on this last night, Touché has free souvenir gifts for all survivors.
Steamworks kicks off the weekend tonight with a “Lights Out” party featuring DJ Jim B.
Friday, May 25
Cocktail welcomes guest DJ Chris Spinazzola, and hot go-go boys entertain. Downtown Bar gives guys in suits get 25% off their bill all night. They didn’t specify what kind of suit, so… Hydrate presents “Confined” featuring DJ Joe Gauthreaux and porn star dancers. Sidetrack Bears softball team benefits from a fundraiser on the Roof Deck from 5-8pm. Spin hosts a shower contest. Steamworks has Hot House sponsored event with DJ Little Rock and Phil DaBeatz and a live show featuring Hot House exclusives Jimmy Durano and Chris Daniels.
Saturday, May 26
Cocktail welcomes DJ Teri Bristol. Downtown’s “Lights Turned Down” disco party is followed by “Raunch” karaoke at 10pm. Hydrate is featuring LUTHER. Sidetrack makes things twice as butch with a Chicago Dragons rugby team party from 3-6 pm, followed by the “Bear Bar Crawl”. Spin hosts the official Grabby Awards after party. Steamworks keeps it hot all day and all night starting with the “Wet & Wild” Bear Pride party with DJ Jesse Mercado and DJ Robbie Martin during the daytime. Under cover of darkness, they welcome a live three-way featuring Grabby nominees Hunter Marx, Ethan Anders and Heath Jordan with special guests DJ Robbie Martin and Neill Macleod.
Sunday, May 27
Cocktail welcomes DJ Teri Bristol from 3-7pm and DJ Freddie Bain from 7-11pm. DJ Val makes his debut at the club spinning from 11pm – 2am. Hydrate’s afternoon T Dance with DJ Neill Macleod party starts at 4pm, then join porn superstar DJ/Producer Tristan Jaxx. Minibar’s “Foam Party” features studs in Jackhammer -Touche’s neighbor is a little more rock suds. Nik’s House Party” at Nikki, 1543 N. Kingsbury, free BBQ 5-8 pm, DJ Phil DaBeatz and DJ Dan De and roll, but just as kinky. Here’s what the folks there have planned. Thursday, May 24: Bear Pride 2012 Pre- Leon with an opening set from DJ Katy. Queen and Paradise Soul at Smart Bar welcome DJ Frankie Party. Friday, May 25: Ricky Sinz Presents Forsaken Knuckles, along with DJ’s Michael Serafini, Garrett 2012. Saturday, May 26: Recon Presents “Full Fetish David, and Donavan De Pass - Hosts Byrd Bardot, Chicago”, a celebration of fetish, gear, dance and sleaze as Recon’s International Fetish returns. Sunday, Sal-E, Ruby Dee, and Louis Lazu, 10 pm - 4am. Spin’s Sunday Funday” game show trivia with Mercedes and May 27: Closed for a private party until 1am when Cezar. Steamworks’ TitanMen.com release party gets “The Hole” reopens. “Loud and Nasty” featuring a live show with Jesse Jackman (Hugh’s younger brother?) and Dirk Caber Here’s what’s happening elsewhere around town as with DJ Neill Macleod and DJ Jim Belanger. folks get in on the leather action......
Thursday May 24
Hydrate’s “Skin Trade 2012” with the Superstars of Porn and DJ Chi Chi LaRue. Sidetrack’s got a very special Comedy Night with Brad Loekle beginning at 8:30 followed by comedy videos all night. 74 boi
Monday, May 28
Sidetrack’s annual Bear-B-Q, no cover, hot meat. Steamworks heats things up for the holiday weekend with Porn Star Christian Owens’ live show with music by DJ Phil DaBeatz.
LEATHER BARS Touché 6412 N. Clark St.
www.touchechicago.com Chicago’s leather bar since 1977, Touché continues to be the center of Chicago’s leather/fetish community. Home bar of Rodeo Riders Chicago, the fisting club M.A.F.I.A., and the Great Lakes Bears, Touché also welcomes Chicago Hellfire Club, Windy City Bondage Club and several local fetish groups for regular parties. Touché sponsors Mr. Chicago Leather and Mr. Midwest Rubber contests and hosts monthly bear, gear and fetish nights. The front bar includes a pool table, darts and video games. The back bar, known as the Club Room, is always filled with an assortment of leathermen, fetish guys and bears having a great time.
Jackhammer 6406 N. Clark St. www.jackhammer-chicago.com
Located on the far north side of the city, in the Rogers Park neighborhood, Jackhammer is a popular nightclub serving a diverse customer base. The main room features a dance floor and stage, while the upper level is home to a sports bar. The beer garden is a favorite gathering spot in warmer weather. “The Hole”, located on the lower level and enforces a strict leather/fetish dress code on Friday and Saturday nights, and has a great mix of guys in leather, fetish gear, jeans and military wear. Jackhammer is open until 4 a.m. (5 a.m.) on Saturdays and will be hosting several special events during IML weekend.
Cell Block 3702 N. Halsted St. www.cellblock-chicago.com
Cell Block is the only leather bar located in the Halsted Street gay bar strip known locally as “Boystown.” The venue boasts a front bar, back bar and the popular CB’s in the rear. Cell Block is open until 2 a.m. (3 a.m. on Saturday) and will be hosting several special events during IML weekend. Cell Block is located steps away from The Center on Halsted, Chicago’s GLBT community center. boi 77
, CHICAGO S BARS & CLUBS Boystown / Lakeview
3160 3160 N.Clark G&L, LM,DS Berlin 954 W. Belmont G&L, D, 4 Bobby Love’s 3729 N. Halsted G&L Buck’s Saloon 3439 N. Halsted G Cell Block 3702 N. Halsted G, LF Charlie’s 3726 N. Broadway G, D, W Circuit 2.02 3641 N. Halsted G&L, D, 4 Cocktail 3359 N. Halsted G, GB Elixir Lounge 3452 N. Halsted G, 4 F. O’Mahony’s 3701 N. Broadway G&L, R Hydrate 3458 N. Halsted G, D, DS, 4 Kit Kat 3700 N. Halsted G&L, DS, R Little Jim’s 3501 N. Halsted G, V, 4 Lucky Horseshoe 3169 N. Halsted G, GB Manhandler 1948 N. Halsted G, W, 4 Minibar 3341 N. Halsted G, R North End 3733 N. Halsted G Roscoe’s 3356 N. Halsted G, D, V, DS Scarlet 3320 N. Halsted G Sidetrack 3349 N. Halsted G, V Smart Bar / Metro 3730 N. Clark MS, D, 4 The Closet 3325 N. Broadway G&L, V, 4
773.327.5969 773.348.4975 773.525.1200 773.525.1125 773.665.8064 773.871.8887 773.325.2233 773.477.1420 773.477.1420 773.549.0226 773.975.9244 773.525.1111 773.871.6116 773.404.3169 773.871.3339 773.871.6227 773.477.7999 773.281.3355 773.348.1053 773.477.9189 773.549.4140 773.477.8533
Chicago Southside
Chicago Downtown
Baton Show Lounge 436 N. Clark DS 312.644.5269 Club 720 720 N. Wells MS, D, 4 312.787.8720 Crimson Lounge 333 N. Dearborn MS, D, R 312.923.2473 Downtown Bar & Lounge 440 N State G 312.464.1400 Excalibur/Vision 632 N. Dearborn MS, D, 4 312.266.1944 Funky Buddha 728 W. Grand Ave. MS, D 312.666.1695 House of Blues 329 N. Dearborn MS, LM, 4 312.923.2000 Krush/Prop House 1657 N. Elston G&L, D, 4 773.486.2390 Second Story Bar 157 E. Ohio G, V 312.923.9536 Sound Bar 226 W. Ontario MS, D, 4 312.787-4480 Spy Bar 646 N. Franklin MS, D, 4 312.587.8779 Underground 56 W. Illinois MS, D, 4 312.644.7600 Vibe 1543 N. Kingsbury MS, D, 4 312.266.1900
Chicago Northside
The Anvil 1137 W. Granville G, V @mosphere 5355 N. Clark G&L, V, GB Big Chicks 5024 N. Sheridan G&L, D, R
Club Escape 1530 E. 75th G&L, D Escapades 6301 S. Harlem G&L, D, V, 4 Inn Exile 5758 W. 65th G&L, D, V Jeffrey Pub 7041 S. Jeffrey G&L, D, V, 4
Chicago Suburbs
773.973.0006 773.784.1100 773.728.5511
773.667.6454 773.229.0886 773.582.3510 773.363.8555
Hideaway 7301 W. Roosevelt Forest Park G, D, V, DS, GB Club Krave 13126 S. Western Blue Island G&L, D, V, DS, GB, 4 Hunters 1932 E. Higgins Elk Grove Village G, D, V, GB, 4 Mission 209 E. Chicago Downtown Elgin G&L, D, V Encompass 24215 Rush St. Lake Station, IN G&L, D, R, DS Velvet Rope 728 Lake St Oak Park G&L, D, V, R
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Crew 4804 N. Broadway G&L, V, R 773.784.2739 Davenport’s 1383 N. Milwaukee G&L, LM 773.278.1830 Debonair Social Club 1575 N. MilwaukeeAve. MS, D 773.227.7990 Fat Cat 4849 N. Broadway MS, R 773.506.3100 Green Dolphin St. 2200 N. Ashland G&L, D, LM, 4 773.395.0066 Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway MS, LM, 4 773.878.5552 In Fine Spirits 5420 N Clark MS, R 773.334.9463 Jackhammer 6406 N. Clark G, D, V, GB, LM, 4 773.743.5772 Joi de Vine 1744 W. Balmoral L, R 773.989.6846 Kinetic Playground 1113 W. LawrenceMS, D, LM, 4 773.769.5483 Marty’s 1511 W. Balmoral G&L 773.561.6425 Mary’s Attic 5400 N Clark G&L, D, V, R 773.784.6969 Parlour On Clark 6341 N. Clark 773.564.9274 Mary’s RecRoom 5402 N Clark G&L, D, V, R 773.784.6969 Scot’s 1829 W. Montrose G&L 773.528.3253 SoFo Bar 4923 N. Clark G 773.784.7636 T’s 5025 N. Clark G&L, R 773.784.6000 The Call 1547 W Bryn Mawr G&L, D, DS, V, LM 773.334.2525 The Glenwood 6962 N Glenwood G 773.764.7363 Touché 6412 N. Clark G, V, LF, 4 773.465.7400 Uptown Lounge 1136 W. Lawrence 773.878.1136
Banana Video 4923 N. Clark G, BK Bijou Theater 1349 N. Wells G, GB, BK Man’s Country 5017 N. Clark G, GB, BH Steamworks 3246 N. Halsted G, BH, FC The Ram 35111/2 N. Halsted G, BK, D
708.771.4459 708.597.8379 847.439.8840 847.488.0320 219.962.4640 708.358.8840
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4-------------------------------------------------------------Open til 4am MS--------------------------------------------------------Mostly Straight LF---------------------------------------------------------Leather / Fetish W-------------------------------------------------------------------Western LM--------------------------------------------------Live Music / Cabaret BH--------------------------------------------------------------Bath House BK----------------------------------Adult Book, Booth & Video Store FC-------------------------------------------------------------Fitness Club