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International LeatherSir, Leatherboy & Community Bootblack Arizona sends two contestants By Edward Lee n July 28-31, two men will represent Arizona at the International LeatherSir, Leatherboy & Community Bootblack contest in San Francisco, and like the original Leather community this event focuses more on sex. “This event celebrates leather men in its true form,” says Keith Tomlinson who has been in the Leather community for 15 years in various parts of the United States. “International Leather Sir/boy and Southwest Leather Sir/boy celebrate leather sex and are not shy of showing it. This ‘players title’ talks about it, shows it and acts it. This event showcases this through all the categories of the contest. The speeches are about leather sex not ‘how I can save the world. The fantasy portion is to showcase its okay to be kinky and dirty and piggy in your own way. And the physique portion shows how comfortable you are as a person, you don’t have to be a gym rat, you don’t have to have six pack abs and be under 26. Other title events require titleholders to remove their title vest if they engage in any type of sexual play, we encourage them to keep it on, be proud, and play hard,” says Tomlinson. Tomlinson should know, as Southwest Leatherboy 2002 he has remained active in the leather com-
munity in Phoenix and is currently one of the producers of the largest Leather Events in the Southwest and Phoenix - Southwest Leather Pride Weekend. “You don’t get a paycheck for doing these events nor do you get your name up in lights, my passion, my hard on for leather sex, and love for a great leather community keeps me doing what I do.” Like Tomlinson, Bill Mitchell has been involved in the Leather community for some time, starting in New Orleans, then moving to Los Angeles, San Diego and now Phoenix. While in Phoenix he has won the titles of SW LeatherSir 2011 and AZ LeatherSir 2011. Mitchell hopes that by competing for the Sir title he will be able to show the International Leather community that the men of the southwest can play just as hard as any other region and “that the community here is strong, vibrant and very much alive and well.” He says that should he win the title, he wants to bring the focus of Leather back to the play aspect and connecting. “Fundraising is very important, don’t get me wrong, but in the frenzy of fundraising, we forget what brought to us leather in the first place, that spark that made you take that first step down the path. Mine was a hot leatherman in chaps and believe me it had me interested and fundraising had nothing to do with
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it. ILSB gives me permission to express myself sexually in a society that is filled with sexual hang ups. It is truly a unique and liberating experience,” Mitchell said. Besides lifetime experiences, the producers and each contestant have prepared for months culminating at ILSB competition, working on fantasies, speeches, boots, and leather gear, as well as hosting local events and supporting their leather brothers and sisters, says Mitchell. For boy robert, who will be competing for the coveted Leatherboy title, the road to leather began on the fringe. It was not until he moved to Phoenix three years ago that he became deeply involved. “Phoenix had a strong established leather presence that drew me to it,” he says. “I decided to run for Southwest Leatherboy to further establish myself in the community, and meet more people. I have found within any organization that if you do not have a title or some sort of position it is difficult to participate in events and fundraising where I can be involved with the planning and implementation of the event. I also thought it would be a fun thing to do, and it has. By winning the Regional contest I have the opportunity to compete at International.” Over two year’s preparation has gone into boy robert’s run at the title. “I attended as many events, fundraisers, and competitions as
2011 SW Leatherboy robert terrance (l) & 2011 SW LeatherSir Bill Mitchell
possible. This included last years International Leather Sir/boy contest where I could see the caliber of the contestants first hand. Reading leather books and talking to title holders was also very helpful. I knew what I was getting into before I ran for this title. My producers Master Don Hilton, Keith Tomlin-
son, as well as Sir Dan Frabrici, boy Steven Palaschak, and Arizona Men of Leather have been great help. Other preparation included a fantasy, which he says was fun to put together. Each year, the regions that compete at International LeatherSIR/Leatherboy are assigned a continued on page 21 >
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FROM THE EDITOR From Bisbee to Alaska
P. O. 7031, Phoenix, AZ 85011 877-DKN-0690 | 480-237-9931 info@desertknightnews.com www.desertknightnews.com Published on the 1st of each month by KLM Media Group ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. Editor:
We would love to thank Bisbee Pride for a wonderful time in their beautiful city. The people are friendly and we got to see a lot of folks from Phoenix and Tucson. We will definitely be back next year. We also want to thank David’s Oasis not only for their hospitality, but also for getting us into a new market – Alaska. Yes, Desert Knight News will now be distrib-
Murder of Phoenix Gay Man Under Investigation Special meeting of GLBT Police Advisory Called
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uted at The Raven in Anchorage! We hope to visit there soon, preferably in the summer! With Alaska, we are now in San Diego, Las Vegas, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Denver, Palm Springs, Reno, Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, San Francisco, Saint Louis, New York, Los Angeles, and of course Tucson, Bisbee and Phoenix. So a great big “THANK YOU” to you our readers for spreading the word!
Carlos Donovan Terry, 1980-2011
By Gina Read, Courtesy ‘N Touch News
PHOENIX - It was not unusual for Rod Schrengohst to not hear from his boyfriend on Fridays, since the 30 year-old usually worked. But that night Schrengohst’s world crumbled as he sat watching the news. That is how he learned that Carlos Donovan Terry had been murdered in the early hours of June 17.
“I was stunned,” the soft spoken Schrengohst told ‘N Touch. “Carlos was such a sweet, gentle and kind man. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t want to believe it.” First reports of the fatal stabbing said an argument had ensued between Terry, his roommate Greg Wilson, and a woman who lived in the same apartment building, something Schrengohst doubts very much. “Carlos and Greg were both very mild mannered. They also minded their own business. The apartment complex they lived in was kind of rough and Carlos told me he had been called fag and other names, but he just ignored it. I know for a fact that Carlos tried to be invisible to avoid conflict.” Wilson told ‘N Touch that they did keep to themselves, “Sometimes we said ‘Hi’ to someone we passed, and usually everyone was pretty cool, but that night was different.” Police reports show that Terry and Wilson were returning from a
convenience store at approximately 1:15 a.m. when an argument broke out with a woman in the parking lot of the apartment complex they resided in near 16th Street and Thomas Rd. The woman reported that Terry and Wilson started the argument by calling her a “Ho” earlier in the day. She says she had told her son, Shea Jones and his friend Daniel Charles Goehring. In the report Wilson says that as they entered the parking lot they saw two men standing on a curb and then heard a woman start screaming “queers”, “bitches” and other derogatory remarks. At that point he says they froze. WIlson says the two men came over and started hurling anti-gay insults too. He told ‘N Touch that he had never seen the two men or the woman before. According to Wilson, one of the men said, “Empty your pockets you [Bleep] faggots.” He said they told him they did not have any money that they had only taken enough to buy some items at the store. The man
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accused them of lying and again demanded they take everything out of their pockets. Again, Terry told them they had nothing. Wilson said that is when they demanded what was in the bag. Terry refused to give it them, saying he had paid for it and it was his. Wilson does not believe his friend realized the seriousness of the situation. He says he told him to give the men the bag. Goehring grabbed the bag from Terry and that is when Wilson saw the knife. He says the woman yelled at Goehring, “Cracker Jack don’t do it.” Jones told her to stay out of it and grabbed the bag. Terry was struggling with the two when Goehring stabbed him in the chest. Wilson says Jones and his mother took off on foot heading west and Goehring went south. He says Terry asked him to call 911. Sgt. Tommy Thompson, a spokesman for the Phoenix Police Department, said that Terry was taken to the hospital, where he later died. Goehring was found inside one of the apartments in the complex and was taken into custody without incident that same day. Court records show that the 25 year-old Goehring, has a criminal record that began in 2003 when he pled guilty to armed robbery. He was awaiting sentencing on Misconduct Involving Weapons offense and a Count 3 Possession of Drug
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Spend the 4th with the Court
The Imperial Court of Arizona invites you to join them July 4th at Kobalt Bar from 1 - 6pm for a Hotdog Patio Picnic & Jell-O Shots, and a special Fireworks Show! Hosted by Empress II Miss Julie Craig with special guests Empress VI Lady Christian, Miss Kobalt (Princess Royale VI) Paula Shae, Marquessa VI, Kayla Krawford and many more. Money raised will benefit The Trevor Project. Come and enjoy the afternoon with your Family & Friends!!!
the Two Knotty Boys. The multiple knots involved in bondage intimidate many, but if you know how to tie your shoes then you know all the knots you will need for Shibari! The 100 series will introduce you to the basics like rope types, books, safety, and some very basic ties including a simple chest harness, hogtie, and hip harness, but more importantly this class will build the foundations for you, and show you how knowing these foundation techniques will open your world to endless possibilities. The Shibari 100 series moves at a slow pace and is designed for skill levels as low as “never gone beyond fantasizing”. The class will be a discussion & hands on format. You must attend all classes to complete the course. For information and to register go to www. arizonapowerexchange.org.
AZ Men of Leather BBQ The Arizona Men of Leather will hold BBQs on July 10 & 17 from 5-8pm at Apollo’s Lounge. Apollo’s: 5749 North 7th Street.
AML Bar Night at The Anvil The Arizona Men of Leather (AML) is a male-identified Leatherman’s Social Club consisting of individuals who seek or live the Leather/SM/Fetish lifestyle, providing opportunities for friendship, mentoring, education, and support of our community. On July 9, join them from 9pm to midnight at Anvil Bar (www.anvilbaraz.com) located at 2303 East Indian School Road in Phoenix.
meeting starts at 7pm. The Bears will have updates on their featured events for the rest of the year including updates on other items discussed at the last meeting. Coco’s Restaurant is located at 2026 N. 7th Street, Phoenix.
Club FEM Munch/Party Club FEM is an international organization devoted to exploring the Female Dominant/submissive male dynamic. The Dommes are in charge at all times. All submissive males attending the event on July 23 should be prepared to serve in whatever capacity requested. Please review the group FAQ prior to attending your first event. Snacks and finger food to share or serve to the group are greatly appreciated. Tea and water will be provided. If you have any further questions please contact Madame Rubicon on FetLife. For more information go to www.arizonapowerexchange.org.
Thirsty Thursday with the Bears Come join the Bears of the West for Happy Hour (Thirsty Thursday) July 28. This month the Bears will be at Cruisin’ 7th from 5pm-7pm. Meet the staff and share some laughs with some bears.
Come join the Bears of the West July 31 for Brunch at Friends Bar from 11am-1pm. Buffet Brunch is $10, wonderful food and smiling faces. Come out for some fun!
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Come and meet your instructors and ask questions about this series July 8 from 810pm. Bears General Meeting This is also your last opportunity to get the pre-registration discount! Bears of the West will hold their GenShibari 100: The Shibari 100 series is de- eral Meeting at Coco’s July 21, from 6pm – sign for beginners. In this course you will learn 8:30pm. about the Shibari discipline, and how it varMembers wishing to have dinner before ies from Western Bondage made popular by the meeting should arrive around 6pm. The 4 | July 2011 | Issue #18 | www.desertknightnews.com
Calling All Bears Join the Bears of the Old Pueblo July 9 from 2:30-4:30pm for their monthly potluck and social gathering, followed by the monthly meeting for the club. Come out and bring along a beverage, side, or main dish to share and meet the bears and find out what it’s all about! The potluck and meeting are held at the Ward VI Council Office (3202 E. 1st St.) in the east conference room, accessible through the back door of the council office. For more information, contact president Kevin Jackson (sonoranbear@gmail.com).
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their friends at the Venture-N July 8, 15, 22 and 29 for their new weekly Bear Happy Hour! Start off your weekend right with a tasty beverage and friendly bruins. They will be throwing darts, playing pool, or enjoying the spacious patio. Everyone is welcome so bring your friends! Please contact President Kevin Jackson at: 520-904-4714 or sonoranbear@gmail.com if you have any questions. The Bear Happy Hour is from 6-8pm at 1639 N. 6th Avenue, Tucson.
Join the Bear of the Old Pueblo at Crave for great java and warm guys. It’s a great way to meet and socialize with your local bears! Crave is a midtown coffee house that features Illy coffees, fresh pastries, sandwiches, salads, and teas. This month the Bears will again be at Crave July 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 7-9pm. Crave is located at 4530 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson. Everyone is welcome! For more information surf over to www. cravecoffee.net
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Bears Dinner Out – Sushi Garden The monthly Bears of the Old Pueblo Dinner will be held at Sushi Garden’s new location (Broadway at Country Club) July 14 from 6:30-8:30pm. The space is beautiful and the food is excellent. There are a variety of items on the menu from sushi to sashimi to cooked rice or noodle dishes. You don’t have to be a fan of raw fish to enjoy your dinner at Sushi Garden. Each month the Bears select from one of the many tasty and affordable local restaurants for an evening of great food and friendship! Sushi Garden is located at 3048 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson. If you have a restaurant that you’d like to suggest, please contact us at bop@botop.com or 520-829-0117. Everyone is welcome!
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Desert Dominion General Membership Meeting
requested. Requests may not be made more than two months in advance. For more information go to www.desertdominion.org
Join Desert Dominion for the General Membership Meeting July 17. A potluck will begin at 1pm will be followed by the meeting which will begin at 3pm. Membership renewals will be available between 1pm-3pm only. Proposals to be voted on: Member Initiated Event Policy Rationale: Over the past several months, event ideas have been presented to council by DD members. Under the current practice, an individual’s event was reviewed and approval was based on the event’s focus, anticipated at- Bears Beer Bust tendance, and/or financial gain. This proposal should help to enable the membership and & Chili Feed ensure events are held that they want. The Join the Bears of the Old Pueblo July 23 following guidrlines are to ensure the process from 3-7pm for their Beer Bust benefiting is fair to everyone while still remaining within homeless LGBT youth at The Venture-N! the club’s current rules. The fine folks at the Venture-N are offera. The event will be considered a DD event. ing $1 drafts and $2.50 pitchers of soda or However the event may be advertised as, for beer and $2 bowls of homemade chili. Best example, “Desert Dominion in conjunction of all, 100% of the proceeds go straight to the with Jane All-Star Fister” The event must not Homeless LGBT Youth Programs of Wingpromote against BDSM/Kink/Sexual-alter- span & Open Inn! native lifestyles. Join the Bears for a great afternoon on the b. Events are open to all DD members. A Venture-N’s patio and enjoy some tasty bevcurrent Desert Dominion council member erages, jumping tunes, and friendly bruins all must open, remain for the duration of, and while benefiting your community! close the club after the event. For more information contact President c. All existing DDclub rules must be ad- Kevin Jackson at: 520-904-4714 or sonoranhered to during the event. bear@gmail.com d. The individual/group will not profit from the event. All funds will go back into supportingDD. The event will not serve as a function to promote a non-DD event (fliers, posters, event title). e. The event will not be in seminar format or a series. Seminar ideas should be submitted to the Education Director. If the event is a play party, the event coordinator is responsible for ensuring that DM and Door shifts are filled through the duration of the event. Play party fees will be collected and those fees will not be less than the regular DD play party fee. f. If any decorations, food, and/or special Desert Dominion items are requested; they are the responsibil- Coffee Social ity of the Event Coordinator1 . Advertising Desert Dominion gets together on the will be a group effort between DD and the fourth Wednesday ( July 27) of each month Event Coordinator. g. The request will be sent to the Social from 12:30pm until approximately 2:30pm at Director; who will work in conjunction with Crave - 4530 E Broadway. This is a dutch-treat event and open to the the Secretary (who is responsible for maintaining the calendar) for scheduling purposes. public. This is a chance to introduce yourself The event must not interfere with regularly to like-minded others and enjoy an afternoon scheduled programming (ex: Saturday play of conversation, coffee (or beverage of your parties, seminars). In the instance two differ- choice). Because they meet in a public place, this is ent people request the same time-slot; event scheduling will be done on a first-come- not the right time to practice your topping or first-serve basis. A block of dates may not be bottoming skills, or to show off fetish wear. We’ll Take You Where Others Won’t!
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Kink Kamp VII:
Stephen Fouquet Memorial & Leather Brotherhood Weekend
EDMONTON - Kink Kamp is a living memorial to an honorable Leatherman from Edmonton who was taken from us far too soon. Stephen Fouquet’s opinion was that the male leather community NEEDS a place to reconnect and to bond. Male bonding is a rare thing and this venue provides the perfect opportunity for men of all sexual orientations to bond in the brother-
hood of our shared leather experience. Kink Kamp, July 15-17, is a place for men run by men. It allows men to explore the male leather experience. All men have knowledge to share and are encouraged to do so thru the weekend. By sharing knowledge and renewing the brotherhood of leather we become a stronger community resource. Informal interactive sessions occur throughout the weekend. Special guests are occasionally brought for their particular knowledge and are available in a small intimate environment to teach and share their experiences and their outlooks. SIR Marc stems originally from Quebec City, but established himself in Toronto in 1988. His kinky specialties revolve around medical play (saline infusion, catheters, speculums and play piercing), fisting, and single tails. He abandoned the Leather Life-
Gear Up Men! ment. Amid open playspaces and numerous educational workshops, GearUp brings together the openminded beginner with the trustworthy player. Mario Torrigino, founder of Leather Levi Weekend, and Stephen Charles, GearUp’s event chairman, created this weekend after identifying a void in the Bay Area’s male fetish community. “Very few non-commercial events exist for younger guys into BDSM and fetish, not to mention those who are curious about it all,” says Mr. Charles. “These are the guys we want to attract. GearUp Weekend is designed to appeal to young and kink-inexperienced men, without judgment of experience and with clear respect for boundaries. All who attend are welcome as they are.” We’ll Take You Where Others Won’t!
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Dozens of kink-minded men are preparing to “gear up” for this summer’s hot new fetish-oriented event. GearUp Weekend takes place July 22-24, 2011, in the private woods of the Saratoga Springs Retreat Center in Upper Lake, CA. This carefully planned maleonly gathering serves to foster fellowship and build a sense of community for like-minded men from the San Francisco Bay Area. GearUp welcomes men of all experience levels in kink, fetish and BDSM, including those new to the scene, uncertain of their place, and/ or seeking a rare chance to bring fantasies to life. Everything occurs in a safe, non-judgmental environment, with opportunities for mentorship and personal develop-
style after the passing of His Master years ago, but eventually rejoined it to honour the memory of his Mentor, and to preserve and pass on the knowledge of Leather Lifestyle. A turning point to this effect was during his participation in the Mr. Leatherman Toronto 2008 competition, where he competed as Mr. Spearhead 2008, the first Mr. Spearhead ever. At the time, he was Master to one collared boy, boy connor; but during the throes of the events preceding the competition and the competition itself, he realized how important it is to keep traditions alive, while adapting them to the modern era. Although he was trained under the guise of “Old Guard” traditions, rules and protocols, he fully endorses the modernization of our Way of Life, provided it is improved for the benefit of the Community at large. SIR Marc is Head of a Leather Family, starting with His 4 collared boys: connor, einir, taavi, and farrell.
His entire Family presently comprises approximately 85 members, who can be found from coast to coast all over North America. As a long-time Buddhist, he not only embraces that faith, but adds some of its elements to his Leather Life. He has even used one of its symbols (the “vajra”) as his Family crest. He calls his Family “The Leather Vajra Family” and is designated in Mama’s Family as “Mama’s Canadian Vajra”. In terms of leather activities and kink education: Mr. Spearhead 2008, judge at the Mr. Spearhead 2009 competition, judge at the Mr./ Ms. Cedars 2009 and 2010 competitions, tally master at the Mr. Spearhead 2010 competition, “So You Want to Be Kinky?” seminars on fisting and portable dungeons (2009), saline scrotal infusion seminars during the Mr. Leatherman Toronto weekends of 2009 and 2010, and theoretical seminars on fisting and saline infusions at the 2009 Toronto “Everything to Do With Sex
Show”. He is also a member the Mr. Leatherman Toronto Education Committee since 2009, and was elected co-chair of the committee in January 2010. Sir Marc is pleased to offer his knowledge of Saline Scrotal infusions to all willing attendees at this years Kink Kamp. Labyrinth Lake Lodge is situated on a 30-acre peninsula surrounded by an island-studded private lake of exquisite beauty. We have groomed walking trails, a private lake with small islands to explore, and an abundance of wild birds and animals. Each Luxury equipped lodge with: Fully equipped kitchen for 8 guests (fridge, stove, microwave, dish-washer) Living room with TV, VCR-DVD player, and CD-stereo player, bathroom with shower, and wood-burning stove. To contact organizers go to www.kinkkamp.com (website has not been updated).
Organizers stress the fact there’s this broad base of men working to- additional cost, with a waiting list something for everyone, mindful of gether through varied experiences, for private cabins. Catering will the diversity in tastes and sensi- planning and preparation for Gear offer a range of hot and cold food, bilities. Workshop topics are set to Up reflects all that organizers hope including vegetarian and vegan opcover erotic massage, impact play, to promote, protect and achieve for tions. Space is available for clean/ sober meetings, along with plenty fisting and bondage, while GearUp the broader community. Take a course in Dominance of non-alcoholic refreshments. encourages the expression of all safe Saratoga Springs Retreat Cen101 or submission 101. Relax by and legal scenes. “GearUp is about ter and Conference Center is nesthe pool. Expose yourself (clothrebuilding that face-to-face comtled in a private 260-acre pristine ing optional) to new people, old munity in this age of unmonitored valley, in the beautiful rolling hills friends, and join in fun activities internet hookups and diminishing of Northern California, 2 1/2 hours including naked wilderness hiking kink-identified public space,” Mr. west of Sacramento and 2 1/2 and the Gear Up play space. Charles explains. “We need to culWorkshops and demos in S/M, hours north of the San Francisco tivate the next generation of leaders in the world of kink, fetish and fisting, bondage, erotic massage, Bay Area. Ammenities include: BDSM, to preserve our unique cul- and more will be open to all inter• outdoor pool & hot tub ture and promote our contributions ested regardless of skill level! Come explore your kinks with • numerous hiking trails to the overall gay community.” • outdoor showers GearUp addresses a specific a friendly crowd, chill atmosphere, • extensive camping ground style of expression within a thriv- and secluded location! Gear Up weekend is an all-vol• private and shared cabins ing subculture of the Gay commu• stone labyrinth nity, while looking to the future for unteer, non-profit community event. GearUp’s registration fee covers • wireless internet access all. GearUp’s steering committee For more information, visit ranges from old guard veterans of camping space , five meals, showLLW to members of newer kink ers, pool, hot tub, dungeon space, www.gearupweekend.com and the groups such as Urge, Fetlife and and even a full bar. A limited num- Facebook Group “GearUp Weekthe Men of Discipline. Through ber of indoor bunks are available at end.” www.desertknightnews.com | Issue #18 | July 2011 | 7
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Oneida Campground & Lodge is a private membership, clothing optional campground for individuals 21 and over. It is located on 100 heavily wooded acres at the top of the Endless Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. Oneida is great anytime, but on the weekend of July 29-31there is a Bear Hunt/ Toga PartyFriday: If you are a furry man or an admirer of furry men, this is the weekend for you. Founded in 1980, Oneida is the oldest gay owned and operated campground in the Northeast. In 2006, the campground changed ownership and major changes have taken place. A 26’ x 60’ heated pool has been added with a spillover spa. A new cafe has opened and all rooms in the lodge have been is a porta-john very close by and it is about 75 completely renovated and upgraded. yards from the main bath house. Whether a novice or seasoned camper, The Lakeside Cabin is a premium cabin Oneida offers a wide variety of campsites, that can sleep up to six individuals. There is some primitive, most with water and electrici- a main room with two queen size beds and ty. There are also some 30 amp RV sites avail- a full size futon. The main room also has a able. You can also rent a room in our lodge, or table and chairs and a full kitchen. This is the if you seek a more private experience, we have only cabin with a private bath. The cabin is rental cabins available. located just inside the camp entrance in a very Oneida has two lodges. The Upper Lodge quiet area. Occupants of the cabin are given has 10 rooms available and is located adjacent a gate code to be able to drive up to the main to the field. The Lower Lodge is located on campground area. the main road into the campground and has Three bath houses with modern facili4 sleeping rooms available. Group rates are ties are located in convenient sections of the available for both lodges but group rates are campground. not available on Holiday Weekends. At Oneida, you can commune with nature In addition to sleeping rooms, the upper or your community. Hike the nature trails, lodge has two full baths and one half bath, enjoy a game of volleyball, soak up some rays a kitchen, and a parlor. Smoking is not per- in the meadow or around the two ponds. mitted in the Upper Lodge although there is Soak in the hot tub or swim in the heated a smoking room on the front porch which is pool. There is always plenty to do at Oneida. heated. All rooms have cable TV, and wi-fi During the evening hours gather by the access. Some rooms have air conditioning. communal bonfire and on many weekends The Lodge is divided into two wings. The take in, or participate in a drag show on our left wing houses the Parlor and Kitchen and outdoor stage. Later dance the night away in has 4 sleeping rooms and a full bath. Sleeping our fully enclosed disco Club “O”. rooms 1-4 are also located on this side of the Whether your want to get away from it all lodge with room 1 adjacent to the Parlor and or into it all, Oneida Campground and Lodge rooms 2,3 and 4 upstairs. The rooms on this is here to enjoy! Come experience what evside of the lodge are on the small side. eryone is talking about! Oneida has twelve cabins located throughThe Oneida Cafe, located next to Club out the campground. Each is unique and pro- “O” serves Dinner on Friday and Saturday vides different amenities. from 6-8:30 p.m. and Breakfast on Saturday The poolside Cabin is a premium cabin and Sunday from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. A secthat can sleep up to six individuals. There is a ond Cafe located by the pool serves lunch living room with a queen size convertible sofa, and ice cream on Saturday and Sunday from two easy chairs, a refrigerator, microwave and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Finally the Oneida Cafe is a television. The bedroom provides two ad- open both Friday and Saturday nights for late ditional queen size beds. The cabin has heat nights snacks from 12 midnight until 1 a.m. and air conditioning and is located directly Go to www.oneidaresort.com for more next to the poolside cafe and the pool. There information. We’ll Take You Where Others Won’t!
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The Floating World
Event is modern day pleasure district
It’s a Dessert and a Run! Twinkies, Ho-hos & Ding Dongs too!
By Edward Lee
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Lori Perkins
By Edward Lee
NEW JERSEY - The Floating World is an event committed to both play and education that bridges communities: alt-sex, queer, BDSM, kink, sex-positive, polyamory, spiritual sex, gender and sex radicals, swinger, leather, M/s, trans, fetish, poly, equestrian, LGBT, bondage, sissy, AB, body modification, and more. This year’s event takes place July 29-31 at the NJ Expo & Convention Center. The Floating World of 17th-century Japan was a pleasure district. Its visitors enjoyed an unprecedented level of sexual freedom, unbound by gender or class. The 21st-century Floating World aims to create a similar space — a space of safety and freedom, the ideal environment in which to explore. Experience pleasure in a playspace roomy enough to accommodate the strongest passion and the wildest idea. Learn from the country’s top educators — and from each other. Many sexuality events are run by a single organization or a promoter, and are designed to appeal to one specific interest: LGBTQ, bondage, spiritual sex, political engagement, etc. The Floating World is a meeting-place for these communities, and many more. Attendees tare encouraged to build bridges among communities, to share perspectives, strategies, and insight. The Floating World is three full days of classes, workshops, and panel discussions, alongside a marketplace brimming with toys and clothes to excite and entice. At night, the playspace opens to its full capacity, including
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special events hosted by diverse participating groups. This year’s presenter lineup includes: • Acclaimed author, educator and artist, Midori • Author of the well known Marketplace novels, Laura Antoniou • Award-winning author, columnist, editor, and sex educator, Tristan Taormino • 2010 International Ms Leather and well-known educator, Mollena • Spiritual and erotic educator/author, Lee Harrington • Professional rigger, evil genius and educator, Sir C • Sexuality & relationship educator, Sarah Sloane • Author and award-winning educator, Lolita Wolf • Master piercer, teacher, and body modification artist, Sharrin Spector In addition to the classes, explore who you are, and who you can be by meeting other attendees and volunteers, and representatives of the northeast’s finest community groups. Browse the fetish market for new toys, shiny gear, and intriguing ideas. Revel in the largest indoor playspace you’ve ever seen. Learn and explore with players of all experience levels. Come and be curious — all are welcome! In total, The Floating World is a space dedicated to the serious pursuit of understanding, identity, and pleasure — three elements that necessarily go hand in hand. For more information or to register go to thefloatingworld.org
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LOS ANGELES - It’s a dessert and run, it’s the annual Twinkies, the Run, July 15-17! The Long Beach & Orange County M/C, a pansexual, pangendered morocyle club, presents the annual run at Tehachapi Mountain Park, just two hours north of Los Angeles with plenty of cabins available and lots of room for tents too! Included are five full meals, full bar, HOT showers, a show, Twinkie Jeopardy, Blond Joke Competition, camaraderie, camp fire fun and more! Back in the seventies, Bob Hunt, Richard Baker, Don McAlister, Bill Pearson and bar owner Jim O’Malley wanted the ability to share their interests and passion for biking and be able to socialize outside the normal places. They decided to start up a new club. On a Sunday in November 1972, a booth was set up in Mike’s Corral (now Piston’s) to pass out flyers on the proposed bike club. The bar was slow that afternoon until the Bluemax M/C Club arrived, en mass. They had set up the bar as a checkpoint for their one-day ride. Several Bluemax showed interest, including charter members: Ed Webb, George Dorch and Bill Cook. On the evening of November 28, 1972 seventeen men met at the house of Don & Richards for an organizational meeting. All agreed to organize the club. Richard Baker
proposed the name, Long Beach/Orange County Motorcycle Club, and so LOBOC M/C was born. That night a constitutional draft was accepted and those 17 men were established as charter members. For their motorcycling guests, the LOBOC are proud to offer these special accommodations: Luggage Concierge – drop off your bags at the Eagle LA during the premixer party event on Sunday July 10 and they we will transport them and return them to you at the Eagle on Sunday the 17. Bedding and Amenities: Pillow, sheets, blanket, shampoo, soap, a towel, even a toothbrush and toothpaste. You bring your bike and they will bring the rest! For more information on this and other events go to www.loboc.com
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NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS Hall benches, Spiritus Pizza and beaches are available for younger cubs to enjoy. Bars, clubs and restaurants are all smoke-free areas in Massachusetts; provisions are often available for smoking outdoors. Traditional highlights of Provincetown in summer include the daily T-Dance and nightly 1am pizza and cruising at Spiritus. The hotels, pools and clubs are mostly within a short walk, and Commercial Street becomes one of our primary venues as a place to see and meet friends. For more visit www.ptownbears.org.
We sure hope you can join us in Columbus for Bear Camp Get Lei’d, July 21—24, 2011! The price goes up between now and the start of Bear Camp so don’t delay, register and pay today for maximum savings! Join the Bears for the run to attend in the Midwest during the summer. Go to www.columbusbears.org.
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Provincetown Bear Week PROVINCETOWN, MA - Provincetown Bears prepare a special welcome for Bears to one of North America’s most famous gay resort towns, July 9-16. The Bears work with local club managers to program different music and an atmosphere for a week of parties. They also allow time to relax and have a true vacation. Their events leave plenty of free time to enjoy the town, restaurants, cabaret shows, National Seashore park, beaches, and the daily gatherings at hotel pool decks. All Provincetown bars and clubs are 21+ (strictly enforced), including the two hotel pools used for Bear Week. Public meeting places such as the active street scene, Town
COLUMBUS, OH - Columbus Ursine Brotherhood presents Bear Camp 2011 Get Lei’d July 21—24, 2011 Each year C.U.B. hosts Bear Camp a four day bear party in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Our theme this year is Get Lei’d and with all the hot, furry men here July 21—24, 2011, we know you will be screaming Aloha! Always a great value for the money, includes SIX meals, admission to participating bars, free transportation to all events admission to the Mr. All Ohio Bear contest and our private after hours parties featuring DJ Barney Philly, International Renowned Circuit Kub and many other fun, furry activities! This year they have added some exciting optional events including a trip to the award winning Columbus Zoo and Aquarium or the Center of Science and Industry. And of course the pool party at Club Columbus. Visit the Bear Camp general information page for more about Bear Camp.
Bear Hunt 2011 NEW MILFORD, PA - Bear Hunt takes place July 29th through 31st this year. This event weekend will feature an open bar cocktail party with unlimited drinks hosted at Site #37 from 6pm until ?At 10pm Club O opens which offers free beer until 2am. On Saturday the festivities continue with a pool party hosted by site #37; with hamburgers, hotdogs, salads, beer and alcoholic punches at 1pm and ending at 4pm; which is all you can eat. Once again you can join us at site #37 for another all you can drink open bar cocktail party. Free raffles and give aways at the cocktail party. Once again Club O opens at 10pm, with a toga party theme and free beer until 2am. For more visit bearsofoneida.com.
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MOBILE, AL - The south’s premier BEAR/LEATHER event will be held July 29-31. Mobile, Alabama’s bear/leather community opens it’s doors to you for our third year with complimentary cocktail parties and brunches at our three host bars. Also featured: Mr. Gulf Coast Bear Contest and Mr. Southern Renegade Contest. Visit our website for host hotel and more information! Bleather is a weekend designed to bring together men along the Gulf Coast and beyond, who are interested in the Bear/Levi/ Leather community. Now, that’s not to say that a man has to identify himself with any subculture. Come www.desertknightnews.com
as you are. The goal is to create a masculine environment for fun and camaraderie for a weekend each summer in Mobile, Alabama. The weekend is based on the concept of Houston’s successful LUEY Weekend (Let Us Entertain You). Complimentary cocktail parties and brunches are held during the weekend, with leather and bear contests offered as focal points. Mobile’s gay bars have united behind the effort, as have Mobile’s host clubs, the Gulf Coast Bears & Leather Association, and the Southern Renegades. Our brother clubs in New Orleans, such as The Lords of Leather also play host. For more visit mobilebleatherweekend. com
Atlanta Leather contest Atlanta, GA - The Mr. and Ms. Georgia Leather contest will be held July 29-30 in Atlanta. The Meet and Greet will be held at the Atlanta Eagle on Friday, July 29th, 8pm- 10pm. All contestants are required to meet at the Atlanta Eagle at 9am on Saturday, July 30th for a car wash and silent auction benefitting contestants that will be held at the Eagle, before and during the interview process. The money raised will go towards the travel fund. Car wash: 10am — 2pm; Interviews start at noon. (Note that car wash attire will not be judged.) Contest starts at 8pm on Saturday, July 30th at Atlanta Eagle. The purpose of the Mr. and Ms. Georgia Leather contest is to provide a venue for biological gay males and lesbians to compete for a title. This will allow contestants to compete in a supportive environment amongst his or her peers. The titleholder’s responsibility is to uphold and promote our traditional leather values. For more visit www.mrandmsgaleather. com. | Issue #18 | July 2011 | 11
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FITNESS
The heat is no excuse!
By Ron Blake
t gets so hot here during the dog days of summer! You don’t feel like walking or biking when it is so hot and the news headlines are thick with pollution advisories. It seems at times like those sizzling summers stretch from Mother’s Day to Halloween! You could be successful with a fitness program if only you lived somewhere else! If only you lived in San Diego! They have mountains for hiking. They have great bike paths throughout the city. They have mild weather at any time of the year. You could certainly be inspired to get in shape when living in a fantastic place like that! If only you could leave your financial problems back in Phoenix. But those monetary matters will find their way to San Diego and wreck your plans to get healthy! If only you lived in New York City! There are a million things to do at any given hour! There are a million people to make friends with! You could really get excited about creating a whole new healthy you in a vibrant city
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like the Big Apple! If only you could leave your record of an extreme DUI back in the Valley of the Sun. But that pesky little peccadillo will find its way to Times Square and ruin your plans to get physically fit! If only you lived in a tropical paradise like Hawaii! There are palm trees that sway from the cool ocean breezes. There are wonderful sunsets that dance over the shimmering waters each evening and waltz with the soft, gentle clouds before kissing the horizon goodnight. You would be so relaxed and ready to advance three spots to well-being. If only you could leave those memories of that acrimonious break-up with your partner of 11 years back in that bungalow in the Willo neighborhood. But those sad moments in time will accompany you to the land of Aloha and crush your will for wellness! If only you lived across the great pond in merry old England! They have an excellent transit system all over the country. They have a national health care program to look after all their citizens. They have a passion for soccer
and rugby and so do you. You could very well see yourself getting involved with an adult soccer league and getting your body looking good once again! If you could only leave your unresolved family issues back in a storage unit on Camelback Road! Those matters of mayhem from holidays past will continue to haunt you overseas and eventually disrupt your highway to health! If only you could just find some ways to begin dealing with what you have right now in Phoenix! Your problems will always be right by your side. You can run to those “greener” pastures all over the world, but your problems are just like your shadow and will always be with you. Don’t be afraid of your shadow anymore; begin addressing these uncomfortable aspects of your life. And get on with your intentions to better your health and fitness today! You’re in the perfect city at just the right time! This health and fitness article is brought to you by that guy who loves all gift horses, Ron Blake, rblake5551@hotmail.com.
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FICTION
All the pretty things... Part Two So I was flat on my back with this ‘roided-out hairy, inked fucker that looked like he had just been released from Maximum Security squatting his chunky butt onto my face. Usually one of my favourite places to be- only he’s dressed up in all the pretty things you’d find in a Victoria’s Secret catalogue. The disconnect in my brain was edging back and forth and I crammed my face into his ass to keep from laughing. Luckily the erotic tension kept pulling back from tripping on the ridiculousness of the situation and I gnawed at his ass with a huge grin on my face instead. The dude sat on my face and twisted my dick and balls in his calloused hands. I felt around his thighs and slipped my fingers under the the elastic on the tops of his stockings while he ground his weight onto my nose. I ran my fingers and palms along his steely thighs under the elastic and fishnet, and my senses crackled on the silkand-fishnet and hair-and-muscle dichotomies of tactile messages. My fingertips found the abductors on his inner thighs, flexed in the squat, and I traced them with my thumbs to the hairy thick band between his nuts and butthole. My thumbs travelled to the crack near my tongue and I spread his heavy glutes apart, wedging my tongue against his pink button. I humped my hips up to meet his hands as they beat at my dick. It didn’t last long. I can’t keep my dick out of a furry red-headed bubble-butt and the urge to get inside this dude took over. I pushed his ass off me and sat up, pushing him onto his belly between my knees. He hit the floor hard and I popped up, spreading his legs with my knees as I moved my torso over his and pinned him to the floor with my body weight. I slipped an arm around his chest and under the silky camisole to squeeze his left nipple hard. He arched his back and pressed his ass against my groin. I started groping around, trying to get my hands under the panties to pull them aside. “Tear them!” he growled. I grabbed a handful and ripped them off his ass with a satisfying sound of popping seams and shredding lace. He banged around furiously on the top of the nightstand with a hand and came back with a rubber in a little foil pack and a bottle of lube. He tore the packet in half with his teeth and handed back the lube and rubber to me. I slicked my cock up from the tube and slipped the rubber on. Large size! I like an optimistic man who plans for good things, and regular size rubbers just don’t make me 14 | July 2011 | Issue #18 |
comfortable. I fisted my dick with a handful of lube and buzzed on the slick sensation of the lube and the rubber sucking at my shaft. Turning my attention back to the hairy cross-dressing ex-con between my knees, I poured a thick drool of the clear slick lube into his crack and worked it in with my thumb. I put my hairy weight back on top of him and took his earlobe between my teeth. “You really want it?” I snarled into his ear, biting it. I pressed the head of my cock against his hole. “Please… make me take it” he growled back, teeth clenched. “Make you?” I asked, and pushed my dick harder against his hole. He struggled under me. I wrapped a leg around his left and forced his right knee upwards with mine. as his knee came up and I locked my elbow under it, cock still pressed against his hole. I put my left arm over his shoulder and around his neck and grabbed my right under his knee. Hands clasped together with his knee held up to his chest and locked in my arm he squirmed and bucked under me but I kept pressing my dick head against his puckered butt-hole. The smooth material of the cammi pressed against my thick hair and I loved it. I nuzzled into his neck as he struggled and sucked at the tattoo there. I ground my crotch against his ass and worked at his hole. My dick was right on target and had found its way in, a little. He sucked in his breath and grunted it out again. “Lemme in there, Baby’’ I breathed into his ear “I want it, lemme in”. He turned his face around towards me, twisting his torso hard. “Fuck me!” he said, and as his bushy mouth got close to mine, I jammed my mouth onto his, sticking my tongue deep inside. His as quivered. He groaned around my tongue and his hole opened. In the half-light I could see his eyes grow wide as my head popped inside him. “Ungh!” he garbled into my mouth, and sucked at my tongue. He closed bis eyes and grunted again while I worked my tongue into his mouth, a deep, guttural sound that came from the bottom of his belly. My cock slid deep into him, deeper, right to the base, balls deep, in one smooth motion. The grunt turned into a deep, low moan into my mouth as he mashed his furry face against mine. The heat inside him was intense and I held him there, locked in my arms and impaled to my nuts on my hard-on. It throbbed inside him, our mouths working at each other’s. I held him like that for a while as we kissed. Then, slowly I let him go. I let my
hands slip apart and his knee came down. I pulled him over on top of me and he struggled up to a squat, turning around to face me as he did- my dick an axle up inside him to turn on. The sensation was unbelievable. Facing me, he put his hands on my chest and raised his ass up the shaft of my cock till just the ridge of the head kept it there. I ran my hands down is calves and put them on the black spikes he was wearing. I felt the lace at his thighs, put my hands on his chest laced up in the camisole, and felt the silk and garters. My cock pulsed in his ass and he came down hard on it, bouncing on my crotch and coming down hard again. Man I have never heard a man like that call his ass so many names before, but I loved it. I fucked that man’s ass while he swore at it until the sky started to get yellow over in the east and my nuts couldn’t take it any more. He shot ropes of hot cum over my chest more than once and at least once I used it as lube to fuck him again. I crawled back over to my place in the predawn before any of the neighbours caught
sight of me, chest covered in half-dried cum and thighs smeared with lube, swollen dick swinging painfully in my shorts. I woke up about noon to the sound of a car coming into the lot. I looked over the window sill, bleary eyed, not sure if I had had a bizarre erotic dream or what, to see a young blonde woman in cutoffs and a haltertop pull up in a beat up mustang. A furry red-headed muscle dude with inked arms came out to meet her in the lot and jammed his mouth onto hers. “Whut you do last night, Sweetheart?” I heard her ask him as they walked through the courtyard. I didn’t hear his answer.
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Question & Answer
What is “milking”? I think you might be referring to prostate massage. Due to the embarrassing nature of the topic, prostate massage is often not talked about. Stimulating a prostate to orgasm can bring about a euphoric high and create cancer fighting endorphins. Prostate milking has a long, rich history throughout the ages and its origins can be traced back to documents and pictures thousands of years ago in Asia and the Far East. These cultures actively believed that it was better to take a proactive healing approach to the prostate to maintain the glands health over a lifetime rather that suffering potential prostate problems later in life. Many people in the medical community advise prostate massage to help prevent cancer as well as increase the life expectancy of a prostate cancer patient. Not all people agree this works, but it is definitely worth a try. It is possible to do alone, but getting a partner to do it is better. This prostate massage can be
done as often as you feel comfortable with it. There is some evidence that this type of massage can increase a man’s life. It is a difficult one to get any serious numbers on though, since it is something that is difficult to study. A doctor can also perform this massage, but an at home one is better. Make sure everything is clean and try to build comfort while doing this. This could be a good bonding experience for both partners as well too. If you learn the proper techniques, it is quite easy to perform a prostate milking or prostate massage by yourself. The instructions below are a quick lesson in what you need to know.
Instructions For Prostate Milking or Massage: 1. Perform urination or a bowel movement in order to maximize the relaxation of the area. 2. Make sure that your fingernails are trimmed and have no jag-
ged edges jutting out. 3. Clean your body and your hands thoroughly. Then put on a sterile latex glove on your hand. Dab a little water-based lubricant on your fingers. 4. Carefully insert your finger or fingers into your anus. Move them gradually upwards and to the back, along the area of the rectum towards the front of your body. Your fingers should be moving in roughly the direction of your navel. 5. You will feel the prostate gland, which is like a small, round bulb about the size of a large walnut. Gently massage it with a light waving motion along its sides, taking care not to press hard on the central area, where the sensitive nerves are located. Avoid touching the prostate gland with your fingernails. 6. You may experience a disconcerting sensation that makes you feel like going to the bathroom although you do not have to. Try not to let it affect you, and continue with the procedure.
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ditions. It is a technique that is not recommended for men who have a disease of the prostate or acute prostatitis, an acute inflammation of the glandular tissue. The problem in such cases is that the act of milking the prostate may cause the infection to spread to other areas of the body. Make sure to consult your medical practitioner prior to starting your prostate massage or milking.
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clubs & organizations
STATEWIDE Northland Cares
Improving the quality of life of those infected and affected by HIV/ AIDS in Northern Arizona: northlandcares.org Ph: 928-776-4612
Arizona Men of Leather
Arizona Men of Leather (AML) is a male-identified Leathermen’s social group consisting of individuals who seek or live the Leather/SM/Fetish lifestyle, providing opportunities for friendship, mentoring, education and support of our community. www. arizonamenofleather.org
A-PAH (Arizona Pups And Handlers)
This group is devoted to the human-dog, and those that love them. This is a place for pups, handlers and people curious about pup play in Arizona. We are a group in the Phoenix area that has been created to educate people about what pup play is as well as have a family of friends where they can be comfortable about this fun type of play. www.a-pah.org
Desert Dominion
Desert Dominion is an educa-
tional and social group whose focus is providing information and education for people interested in the BDSM lifestyle. www.desertdominion.org
Imperial Sovereign Empire of Arizona
Strives to unite the GLBTS communities through charitable fundraising events to meet the needs of all. www.imperialcourtaz.org
The Next Generation: AZ
The Next Generation of Kink and Fetish in Arizona. We’re a social and educational group for ages 18-39 interested in exploring their fetishes, whatever they may be. We hold play parties, coffees, munches, educational demos, discussions and other social functions where people can meet, get to know each other, and learn more about their own sexuality in a comfortable atmosphere. www.tng-az.org
PHOENIX APEX (Arizona Power Exchange)
APEX is a not-for-profit corporation that provides education, social opportunities, and support for adults who are interested in
Bondage and Discipline; Dominance and Submission; and Sadomasochism (BDSM) who value individual responsibility, integrity, confidentiality, and respect for self and others. APEX welcomes all sexual orientations, consensual relationships, and risk-aware BDSM and sexual practices. www.arizonapowerexchange.org
Bears of the West
The mission of the ‘Bears Of The West’ is to promote opportunities for social and fraternal interaction between its members. This will be accomplished through meetings, activities and charitable events held by members of the club. The club will strive for diversity and acceptance of any person who wishes to join. www.bearsofthewest.org
Phoenix Boys of Leather
In celebration of the essential “boy” spirit, the Phoenix Boys of Leather exists to serve, support, and enrich the Leather community. Membership is open to anyone who self-identifies as a leather boy over the age of 18, without regard to gender, orientation, or appearance. We gather to support our members and to serve our community with respect and integrity. phoenixboysofleather.com
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Phoenix Movie Bears
Phoenix Movie Bears is a social activity group for gay men and their friends in Phoenix, Arizona and surrounding areas. We get together on Wednesday nights (and occasionally on weekends) to see a movie at a local theater. phoenixmoviebears.com
TUCSON Bears of the Old Pueblo
Bears of the Old Pueblo – The club will strive for diversity and acceptance of any person who wishes to join. This will be accomplished through meetings, activities and charitable events held by members of the club. www.botop.com
HEALTH PHX LAMBDA Center
Provides 12-step programs for LGBT people. phxlambda.org Ph: 602-635-2090
Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS
Created by and for people infected and affected by HIV. 1144 E. McDowell Road, PHX swhiv. org Ph: 602-307-5330
Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF) Providing support services and HIV/AIDS prevention programs to Southern Arizona. www.saaf.org Ph: 520-628-7223
SOCIAL/SUPPORT Agape Network
A food progrm for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Volunteers & Donations needed. www.agapenetwork1.org Ph: 602-234-6143
Stonewall Institute
Outpatient Addiction Treatment Provider with a specialization in serving the local LGBTQ community. We provide Alcohol and Drug Screening, Assessment, and Individual, Group, and Family Counseling Services. www.stonewallinstitute.com Ph: 602-5356468 TIHAN Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network. www.tihan.org Ph: 520299-6647
Transgender Harmony
Metro area support TG group, meets twice monthly on 2nd & 4th Saturdays at 7pm. tgharmony.com
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2303 E Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 956-2885 www.anvilbaraz.com
2 Apollo’s
5749 North 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602) 277-9373 www.apollos.com
3 Bunkhouse 4428 North 7th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85013 (602) 200-9154 www.bunkhousesaloon.com
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4 Charlie’s Phoenix 727 West Camelback Road
8 Pumphouse II 4132 East McDowell Road
12 Rainbow Cactus 15615 N. Cave Creek
16 Pleasure World 4029 East Washington Street
5 THE Chute 1440 East Indian School
9 The Rock 4129 North 7th Avenue
13 Off Chute Too 4115 North 7th Avenue
17 Paradise Boutique 130 West Osborn Street
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602) 234-1654 www.chuteaz.com
6 FRIENDS Bar 1028 East Indian School
Phoenix, AZ 85014
7 Ice Pics Video Bar 3108 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phoenix, AZ 85013
10 ROOT SELLER 4015 N 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
11 Roscoe’s 4531 North 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
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Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phoenix, AZ 85013 (602) 274-1429 www.offchutetoo.com
14 Tuff Stuff 1716 East McDowell Road
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10th Annual Belfast Bear Weekend BELFAST - The 10th annual Belfast Bear Weekend will be held July 28th – 30th. This is Northern Ireland’s biggest and best bear event! This is the highlight of Men of the North’s 10th Anniversary year and they have an amazing weekend of events lined up for you! On the 16th of November 2000 a group of mature (attitude, not age) gay men from throughout Northern Ireland met in White’s Tavern in the centre of Belfast. This was the first meeting of Men of the North, a new group, catering for men who want more than what the Northern Ireland scene has to offer. Those attending included blokes into uniforms & leather as well as daddies, chubbies, chubby chasers, bears and others who be five days of events starting with a kickoff party on Wednesday night, a meet the Con< continued from page 1 testants party on Thursday night, a VIP party Thursday night (Invitation Only), informative theme. The themes are intended to inspire classes (you must be 21 or older) on Friday contestants’ onstage fantasies that are appro- and Saturday, and the contests on Friday and priate to the image of masculine leather sexu- Saturday nights. There are different packages, ality and to showcase the diversity of leather but as part of the full registration package you interests. will receive: “Sex is the easy part of the contest. I need• Entry to the Friday and Saturday night ed to make sure I had all the leather I needed contest events for each segment of the contest, and that it • Entry into all VIP events would be in excellent condition. I needed to • An ILSb/ICBB run pin prepare a two minute speech. You never quite • Access to workshops on a wide range of know what questions you will be asked during topics the interview. The main things I will be conSo what would a win mean for Arizona? centrating on for the interview is to increase “It means that we know how to play and my leather knowledge and remaining true to play hard in Phoenix and all over the Southmyself. western United States. When you have Inter“All this was very time consuming, and put national title holders from your hometown, it a dent in my finances, but it has all been worth can be a big boost to the image of the city’s it. I am enjoying the experience and very ex- Leather community. These individuals will cited to be where I am at today.” travel the United States and Canada repreShould he win the title, boy robert would senting the International title and the Phoenix focus on education and fundraising. Leather Community. The leather people they “There are many guys out there that are will meet will ask them, ‘What is the leather curious about the Leather community that do community like in Phoenix? I have never been not know they are boys. They do not under- to Phoenix tell me about it.’ So winning a stand what a boy is and the fulfillment and title means a lot to our local community, the respect that a boy can attain. These are the Leather community of Phoenix will be in the men I want to seek out and bring into the forefront of Leather across the United States community. Finally, I want to have fun,” said for a whole year. Which is huge,” exclaims boy Robert. Tomlinson. In addition to selecting the International For more information on the event or to titleholders for ILSb and ICBB there will register go to www.leathersir.com. We’ll Take You Where Others Won’t!
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don’t suit the name twink or chicken. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever. Thursday, July 28: 8pm Welcome at Whites Tavern, 2-4 Winecellar Entry, Belfast, BT1 1QN 8-30pm Bear Movie night to start the evening off. 10pm Entertainment and complimentary drink. Buffet and Belfast’s best drinks promotions plus music by DJ ANDY T to get your weekend off to the right start! Friday, July 29: PRIDE PARTY at The Deer’s Head, 11 Lower Garfield Street, Town Centre, Belfast, BT1 1FP There will be a special act from Manchester, it’s first time in Ireland – Bear Explosion! Men of the North will have lots of other special guests too! Music by DJ RYAN Doors Open 9.30pm Saturday, July 30: Bears in the Square (in conjunction with Revue) at Whites Tavern, Winecellar Lane, Belfast. From 2.30pm to 6-30pm an Afternoon of Good Fun , Music and Dance. Drinks promotions and good food served all day with a special Pride menu on offer. That evening everyone will be at The Black Box, 18-22 Hill St, Belfast, BT1 2LA It’s the highlight of the weekend, the Mr. Bear NI competition! A chance for you to choose the new Mr Bear NI. If you would like to enter the competition, just come along on the night and put your name down! Music by El Styra. All are welcome! For more information go to www.menofthenorth.com
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