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Mr. International Rubber
October 31 thru November 2, 2015
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MIR 19 Schedule of Events Schedule is tentative and subject to change, visit mirubber.com for further details
Thursday Nov. 5
Welcome Dinner 7-9:30 pm
Big Chicks 5024 N. Sheridan
Kink Ed/Rubberwork 201: Advanced Rubberwork 2:30-3:30 pm
Center on Halsted- Room 202
Welcome Party 10 pm- 4 am
The Rubber Pup Rumpus 3-4 pm Center on Halsted- Recreation Center
Friday Nov. 6
Kink Ed/Rubber Care and Repair 4-5 pm
TouchĂŠ, 6412 N Clark
Registration/Ticket Sales noon-7 pm
Center on Halsted- Reception Hall
Center on Halsted- Room 202
Kink Market noon-6 pm
Cocktail Party 7- 9 pm Center on Halsted- Reception Hall
Kink Ed/Rubberwork 101 Making an
Mr. International Rubber 19 Contest Part 2 9-11 pm
Center on Halsted- Rec. Center Arm Band/Bicep Strap 2:30-3:30 pm
Center on Halsted- Room 202 Kink Ed - Kinky Travel 4-5 pm
Center on Halsted- Room 202 Cocktail Party 7-11 pm
Center on Halsted- Reception Hall Mr. International Rubber 19 Contest Part 1 9-11 pm
Center on Halsted-Hoover/Leppen Theater
Full Fetish $20 10 p.m.-4 am
Jackhammer, 6406 N. Clark Not included in MIR Weekend Package
Saturday Nov. 7
Center on Halsted-Hoover/Leppen Theater
Slick & Twisted: The Official MIR19 Victory Party 10 pm -2 am Steamworks Chicago, 3246 N Halsted Cocktails with C.A.G.E. 10 pm-3 am
Cell Block, 3702 N Halsted
Sunday Nov. 8
Kink Market noon-5 pm
Center on Halsted- Rec. Center Movies & Mimosas 1 pm
Center on Halsted-Hoover/Leppen Theater The White Zone is For Loading and Unloading Only....
Registration/Ticket Sales noon-7 pm
Rubber Club Summit 3-4 pm
Kink Market noon-6 pm
Center on Halsted- Rec. Center
Lubed Up Latex Wrestling 4-5 pm Center on Halsted- Recreation Center
Kink Ed - Advanced Rubber Play 1-2 pm
Shiny Guys, Showtunes, and Slushies 5 -9 pm
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Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted
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MIR TITLE HOLDERS By Anita Taylor 2015 - Max Samauth Max Samauth is the 18th man to wear the Mr. International Rubber sash having secured the title during the contest held in 2014. Previously he held the title of Mr. Rubber Netherlands 2014. . 2014 - Andy "CosmicRoo" Coatham Andy “CosmicRoo” Coatham, a former Mr. International Rubber and Mr. Rubber Toronto, discovered the world of rubber at 18, when everything changed. 2013 - Rubber Jason Jason was just three months into his title year and was looking forward to his first international trip as MIR16, to judge the Mr. Montreal Rubber contest when he was found dead in his home. 2012 - Sly Hands Sly was always fascinated by rubber from a young age. He started with leather when he was about fifteen. 2011 - G-Man G-MAN was the first international title holder from the South. He attributes his love of rubber, in part, to watching Japanese superheros on TV; they all sported latex & spandex costumes.
2006 - Michael Schneider Michael was born in Taipeh, Taiwan in 1979 and grew up in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany. In 2001 he relocated to Achern in Southwest Germany) where he developed his love for rubber and guys in rubber. 2005 - Frank Bug Franks travels across Europe and the U.S. to promote MIR and the rubber fetish. He has served as judge for numerous leather and rubber contests. 2004 - Chris Vincent 2003 - William "Rubberwilli" Schendel William "Rubberwilli" Schendel wnow resides in Chicago, where he is a fundraising professional, working with educational, arts and healthcare related organizations.. 2002 - Yannick Kerjose Yannick was born in Brittany on the west coast of France and lives in Paris where he is a nurse. Yannick is a member of M.E.C. (Mecs En Caoutchouc) the most important rubber association in Europe. He is also a member of A.H. (Hard Love). 2001 - Chad McLaughlin Chad was born in Illinois and came to Chicago to attend college in 1990. Since graduation he has been pursuing an acting career with local theater companies and Chicago Lyric Opera.
2010 - Fenn Fenn was the third contestant from Canada to obtain the title of Mr International Rubber but is no stranger to contests. Having already won Mr. Rubber Toronto 2010 and Mr. Leather 101s in 2007.
2000 - Tom Kelley Tom Kelley western Michigan native now resides in New Jersey where he is a software engineer. He emerged into the rubber and S&M scene in 1998 and joined Gay Male S/M Activists (GMSMA) in 1999.
2009 - Stephane Donaldson Stephane Donaldson walso held the title of Mr. American Rubber and lives in Montreal where he is a marketing and purchasing director for Priape.
1999 - Thomas Smith Thomas Smith was a resident of Minneapolis when he won the Mr. International Rubber title. He then relocated to Palm Springs, California. His dedication to the title and sense of community were recognized during his year and he received the Pantheon of Leather President's Award during 2000.
2008 - BJ Turgeon Turgeon was Mr. Rubber Montreal when he was named Mr. International Rubber.
1998 - Christoph Lehner 2007 - Maurizo Iacone Christoph Lehner was born in Munich, Maurizio Iacone was born in Rome but lives in Germany and at an early age was fascinated Milan. He began attending most international by the imagery of Tom of Finland. The shiny gay fetish events in Europe in 1987 and it was men in rubber caught his eye among all of at one of these events that he discovered the the images, and his first rubber purchases pleasure of rubber. came in 1993 while staying in London. For further title holder information visit: www.mirubber.com boiMAG 11
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MIR Judges Judges Brian Conway, has been involved in the BDSM lifestyle for the past 29 years --- and into rubber gear for longer than that. He is the founder of the Colorado Rubbermen’s group, whose goal is to bring rubber kinksters together and introduce new rubber enthusiasts into the BDSM/kink lifestyle. Reid Dalgleish has been 'officially' involved in the rubber and kink communities for almost two decades. Known by the online aliases Rubber Canuck and Speedoguru, he has been a profilic blogger for a decade and is a current producer of the Rubbout Fetish Weekend held annually in Vancouver, BC Steve Dupont brought home the silver from International Mr. Leather Competition of 2014 in Chicago which has given him the opportunity to expand raised more than $15,000 for HIV outreach and education at regional pride festivals and leather and kink events throughout New England.
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Greg Osko was born in communist Poland in the 1970s. As teenager, he discovered his addiction to rubber fetish. He is an active member of European fetish scene and rubber scene in Poland. He is the founder of Rubber Club Poland, and “Code Rubber”, a strict rubber fetish party in the capital of Poland. Max Samauth is the 18th man to wear the Mr. International Rubber sash. Previously he held the title of Mr. Rubber Netherlands 2014. During his formative years Max not only discovered fetish sites on the internet but also received his cochlear implant allowing him to hear for the first time. These two attractions would eventually lead to his career as a film editor and photographer.
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Paul Lewis, a native of London, England, burst upon the London fetish scene as a teenager, just as rubber/ latex was staring to make an impression..
Justin Herren has been a part of the Chicago leather community since attending his first IML in 2006. Enjoying leather, rubber and sports gear, he likes to support other gear enthusiasts at local and national events.
David Merrill has been active in the leather community for more than 30 years. He is an educator who has taught at many events. He has judged many local and regional contests including Mr. Florida Leather and the first ever Mr. Leather Israel.
Luis Tipantasig lives in Chicago and is a member of The Leather Archives & Museum, Titans of the MidWest and Team Friendly Chicago. He is also co-founder of Chicago Leather Community Outreach and co-producer of the Eagle Rises benefit.
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QMUSIC By Gregg Shapiro
Rod Stewart had rock credibility and a touch of glam sensibility. With too much talent (and energy) to contain in a solo career, during the early 1970s, Stewart divided his time between the work he did under his own name and what he did as a member of the all-star band Faces. As lead vocalist, Stewart was backed up by a phenomenal band including Ron Wood, Kenney Jones, the late Ronnie Lane and the late Ian McLagan. The handsomely packaged five disc set 1970-1975: You Can Make Me Dance, Sing or Anything… compiles all four Faces albums with bonus tracks, a fifth nine-track disc, contains Stray Singles & B-Sides as its title states. This is one example of a blast from the past. Just in case Faces don’t rock hard enough for you, there’s always Steppenwolf. Masters of late 1960s metal and psychedelic rock, the quintet is responsible for the classic anthem “Born To Be Wild.” That revved up song, made famous in the movie “Easy Rider”, along with 37 more can be found on the double disc compilation The ABC/Dunhill Singles Collection. Chris Cornell has a bit of Rod Stewart in him. What that means is that, like Stewart, Cornell had too much to say and do to be constrained by grunge hit-makers Soundgarden. So, he struck out on his
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Facing the Past own in 1999 with his best solo album Euphoria Mourning, recently reissued as a newly remastered CD. Cornell rocks on Euphoria Morning, but nowhere near as much (or as loudly) as he did in Soundgarden. That’s a good thing because it allowed him to put some distance between himself and that band, something which comes through on songs such as “When I’m Down,” the bluesy wail of “Wave Goodbye” and “Disappearing One” (which features a clarinet!). Looking for something on the softer side? Seventies trio America, originally formed in England, borrowed the vocal harmonic style of Crosby, Stills & Nash for their string of huge hit singles, beginning with 1972’s “A Horse With No Name.” The eight-disc box set The Warner Bros. Years: 1971-1977, tastefully recreates original album art, including inserts (some with lyrics) as well as the triple gatefold of Homecoming. The first five albums were the source of America’s greatest success. In addition to the aforementioned “A Horse With No Name,” these five records yielded hits such as “I Need You,” “Ventura Highway,” “Don’t Cross The River,” “Only In Your Heart,” “Muskrat Love,” “Tin Man,” “Lonely People,” “Daisy Jane” and “Sister Golden Hair,” among others. America is a band that has stood the test of time and this collection is a good indication of why that is so.
Motor Mouth
B ond for G lory
By Parker Carr As a little boy I was obsessed with James Bond. Sure the cars were great and that’s what initially drew me to the movies (I was a gear-head even back then) but it was the chance to see James Bond that really got my heart pounding.
Lotus Espirit – “The Spy Who Loved Me” 1977 By this point in the series all aspects are over the top and this vehicle is no exception. It out-maneuvered enemies on both land and sea! Yes, turned into a submarine with the dashboard transforming to reveal submarine instruments and dials.
In the new Bond film, “Spectre”, opening this November, that the filmmakers blow up seven specially designed Aston Martin DB10 sports cars valued at more than $24 million! Now you know why movies cost so much to make.
7 Citroen 2CV – “For Your Eyes Only” 1981 The bright yellow auto was a beat up piece of crap, certainly the cheapest car Bond ever drove. It was also the From “Dr. No” through to “Skyfall”, exotic, only one I could ever expensive and stylish vehicles have been an afford. I had one throughout college. It had iconic part of the series. Here’s a list of my nowhere near the power of the one in the favorite Bond’s methods of transportation. film, which was retrofit with a more powerful engine to keep ahead of the Peugeot 504s Sunbeam Alpine that were chasing it. Series II - “Dr. No” 1962 Aston Martin V8 Vantage The British made – “The Living Daylights” Sunbeam Alpine 1987 was supposedly Timothy Dalton's Bond borrowed from drove the last of the Jamaican local generation of Astons that (no big budget for were based on the original this first Bond movie), to avoid the cost of DBS design. With a smooth, importing one. It’s not much of a car, but I gun-metal finish and gadgets packed in by Q; include it, because it’s the first Bond car we including spiked tires, retractable skis, lasers see on film. and missiles, it is the quintessential Bond car. Aston Martin DB5 – “Goldfinger” 1964 The Aston Martin DB5 is introduced by Q in one of his most memorable scenes and throughout the film you were waiting for Bond to use them, including the ejector seat. Extra points for the scene where Goldfinger has Bond chained up, spread eagle (Bond in bondage!) which awakened a kinky side in me I didn’t know existed. TMI?
BMW R 1200 C- “Tomorrow Never Dies” 1997 The motorcycle is used in a chase sequence through the streets of Saigon, ridden by both James Bond and Wai Lin, a Chinese secret agent. While handcuffed! At one point they jump from one rooftop onto another and over the whirling blades of a pursuing helicopter.
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FIT TIPS
Assisted Single Leg Squats:
By Michael Elder
The gym that I train at is called Quads, and for good reason. There is a whole lot of lower body training going on including squats, dead lifts, leg presses, and more. While leg extensions remain a great exercise for isolating the quads, it is not the only exercise in the arsenal to specifically target this large and powerful muscle group. One of my all-time favorites is the Assisted Single Leg Squat, also known as Assisted “Pistol” Squats. If you want an exercise that will fire your quads, look no further. This exercise can also be performed using a TRX or straps for support instead of a horizontal bar. This is also an exercise that looks easier that it actually is. Make no mistake; this exercise is not easy. Care should be taken to use however much upper body support you need to complete the movement. Range of motion may also need to be limited. Trying to achieve a 90 degree angle might be a little too much for those who have not performed this exercise before. For that reason, it helps to have a base strength before attempting this exercise.
Develop the Quads of Death To Perform This Exercise: • Stand behind horizontal bar, which should be at approximately belly button level. Place fingertips or inside base of thumbs on bar, hold with just enough contact for balance and self-assistance. • Balance on one leg with opposite leg extended straight leg forward as high as possible. • Squat down as far as possible while keeping leg elevated off of floor. Keep back straight and supporting knee pointed same direction as supporting foot. • Raise body back up to original position until knee and hip of supporting leg is straight. • Repeat and continue with opposite leg. • Supporting knee should point same direction as foot throughout movement. My clients usually hate me when I make them do this exercise because it is intense. But if you are looking for a new way to fire those quads and take them to the next level, give this one a try. You’ll hate me too- but in a good way!
Michael Elder has been working as a fitness professional in Chicago for the last 15 years. He has a background in gymnastics and is certified as a personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He can be contacted directly through his website, www.MichaelElder.com.
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Citizen Jojo By Gregg Shapiro
Now on DVD and Blu-ray with a wealth of bonus material, Oscar-winning doc Citizenfour, the third part of filmmaker Laura Poitras’ post 9/11 trilogy, is a real-life thriller. The story of the US government’s “war on whistleblowers,” it begins in 2012 when gay journalist Glenn Greenwald, of Salon.com and The Guardian, is contacted by an anonymous source. That source turns out to be none other than 29 year old NSA contractor Edward Snowden. From the encrypted emails about NSA surveillance to the news that everyone in the country is being spied on with the compliance of the country's largest telecom companies, Citizenfour is a perfect illustration of the domino effect. There’s a lot of technical information in the movie that runs the risk of blending together. What saves it is the combination of the human elements and heartpounding suspense. First and foremost is Snowden’s motivation for going public with the story; how the State’s power against people’s ability to meaningfully oppose that power was threatened. Willing to risk his relationship with his girlfriend, as well as imprisonment, to prevent the curtailment of his intellectual freedom and that of others, Snowden makes it clear he doesn’t see what he was doing as self-sacrifice, rather he felt he could contribute to the good of others.
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Poitras, who co-directed the queer 2003 doc Flag Wars, focuses on the openly gay Greenwald, as well as queer journalist/ hacker Jacob Applebaum, making this already fascinating story of increased interest to LGBT viewers..
Finally making its way to DVD, the Clive Barker-produced LGBT film fest selection Jojo Baby: Without the Mask is a doc about legendary club kid and dollmaker Jojo Baby, co-directed by Dana Buning and Mark Danforth. Well-loved in the art world and nightclub scene, Jojo Baby credits both his late mother (who taught him to sew by hand) and the late Greer Lankton (a trans artist who worked with Jim Henson on Sesame Street) with teaching him his craft. Working on multiple projects simultaneously, Jojo is also known for transforming himself into works of art. In addition to his assortment of tattoos, Jojo prides himself on his costumes as well as his skills with make-up. While the filmmakers incorporate interviews with several people close to Jojo, including his brother Jay Jay and best friend Sal-E, Jojo Baby is the primary focus and the one who tells his story the best. Jojo, who has a penchant for “rough trade”, talks openly about his relationship troubles as well as his health issues, including his HIV+ status and bout with testicular cancer, as well as his Roman Catholic background and time in seminary.
Chicago's
in the know
... ON THE GO!
By Sue Deaunym
Last Minute Halloween Hallabu Feeling like a zombie after a long night Read My Lips of Halloween revelry? Revive with the So there a rumor going around that Fort Lauderdale’s restaurant/drag show, hair of the dog, and celebrate the Day of the Dead, at Kit Kat on Sunday, Nov. Lips, is planning to open a Chicago 1. Madam X will lift your "spirits" with location in the West Loop. I guess it live performances from 11 a.m. to 4 would be only fair since there are so p.m. while you nosh on comfort food many outposts of Chicago bars in Fort Lauderdale/Wilton Manors. At one point brunch fare… On Halloween weekend there was a Little Jim’s, and now there’s Touché opens the “Haunted Dungeon” Hunter’s and Progress within blocks of on Friday and Saturday. ...and this is different from every other weekend how? each other on Wilton Drive in lovely Fl.
Around Town
The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Chicago History Museum. The reception begins at 5:30 pm. followed by the induction... A memorial service is being held for HoF member Dick Uyvari on Sunday, Nov. at the Center on Halsted… Caitlyn Jenner’s appearance at the Chicago House Speaker series on Thursday, Nov. 12 is sold out… Calling all dancing queens! On Sunday, Nov. 8, enjoy brunch and music from “Mamma Mia at Kit Kat while they raffle off ticks to the upcoming production of the show at the Palace… Happy anniversary to Touché, celebrating its 38th anniversary on Tuesday, Nov. 3 with complimentary drinks, buffet, and hors d'oeuvres, raffles and gift bags for the first 100 people… Speaking of Touché, the bar is the launching pad for many of the MIR parties, including the welcome party on the 15th. They’ll warm things up on Saturday, Nov. 7 with Bear Night with the Great Lake Bears and pizza at midnight…. Dumblonde (which are anything but) will be performing at Seven on Saturday, Nov.7.
Good News
Celebrate the return of the underwear party at Manhole on Fri. Nov. 6 (free clothes check-how nice). Back from the grave and just in time, on Sat Nov. 7 Mark Vallese is Manhole’s original DJ spins… I'm not much for football, but I do like going to Crew on Saturdays for the college games. But more for the eye candy than what's on the screens... On Dec. 1, World AIDS Day, Artists Giving Back will be producing “Rent” at the Athenaeum Theatre with all proceeds going directly to Aids Foundation Chicago. Steve Grand will be joining the cast as a special featured guest artist. He’ll perform “Seasons of Love” during the production, and will attend the cast-and-audience after party at Progress Bar…. While we’re on the subject of the “theatah”, the League of Chicago Theatres continues its free showcase performances by Oracle Productions, Red Theater, The Annoyance Theatre, Raven Theatre, Waltzing Mechanics and Windy City Playhouse on Oct. 30 and Nov. 20. The shows are held at noon inside the historic Water Works building at 163 E. Pearson Ave. No reservations are required. boiMAG 29