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Mr. Homoto Leather 2012

by Leland Carina

For the first time Homoto Motorcycle Club is sponsoring a candidate for the Mr. SF Leather contest that takes place as part of Leather Alliance Weekend in March.

I spoke with Jay Larson, who was up until recently the club’s President, since he is taking lead on this project. Jay said that Homoto is hoping to inject a new flavor into the contest by representing gear and non-traditional sport bike Leather.

When approaching the idea of sponsoring a candidate, Jay reached out to the membership to ask who might be interested in running; Stephen Charles stepped up. If there had been additional interested parties, Jay says that they would have had an inner-club contest/fundraiser. He adds that this is an idea for next year.

Stephen Charles Mr. Homoto Leather 2012 has been a member of Homoto for two years. He is currently Co-Captian of one of their Saturday Rides and also leads beginner rides for the club. Stephen is also Chair of Gear Up Weekend.

If you would like more information about Homoto, please visit their web site. Please note that in addition to San Francisco, there is also a new chapter in San Jose.

Leland Carina
LelandCarina.com

 

News to Abuse: Cocks in Jocks - Flog It! - Scruff Lonely Hearts

Cocks in Jocks: 2012 Kick-Off Play Party!

Get your pads on and get ready for GearUp Weekend 2012 with a pre-Super Bowl men’s play party and registration kick-off!

All gear welcome.  There will be slings, a bondage bed, crosses, a spanking/fuck bench, clothes check, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks and small chillout space. 

This is a safer-sex and drug/alcohol-free event.  Condoms and lube packets will be on hand.

Cock in Jocks takes place on Saturday, February 4th, doors open at 22:00 and the party goes until 02:00, doors close at 00:00.  The party is at the Mr. S Play Space, 385-A 8th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Price: $20, $15 for students and millitary with valid I.D.

More info on the website 

Flog-It!!!

An event for flogging enthusiasts.

Tops, Bottoms, Switches, and Voyeurs Too! Come enjoy a few of those “specialized implements” in a social environment.  Bring your favorite flogger(s) to use on a special someone, or to be used on you- whatever makes you happy! Show off a special technique or pick up a couple tricks for later…

Bootblacking by Shell Bishop ,  Ms. Oregon State Leather 2010, NW Community Bootblack 2008.

No Cover. Donations accepted for flogging and bootblacking. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Neighborhood House, a leading Portland non-profit social service provider. They deliver innovative and life-changing programs for low-income people of all ages. Their programs prepare children for success in school and life, help families move beyond poverty, and support seniors to continue living independently.

Flog it happens on Saturday, February 11th at the Eagle Portland, 835 N. Lombard, Portland, OR from 9 PM – Midnight ajnd is open to all genders and orientations

Sponsored by BLACKOUT LEATHER PRODUCTIONS, which is a 501 (c) (3) corporation to promote the welfare, health and education of the gay and lesbian Leather/SM/Fetish community and to eliminate prejudice against that community.

Scruff Lonely Hearts Weekend

It's February and the Sawmill Camping Resort is ready to celebrate love…or love right now.. Join them for their first ever Valentines Weekend presented by SCRUFF. The popular APP will lead you to a new “match” for those “lonely hearts”.

The party weekend includes a Chocolate event you won’t want to miss!

Desert Fetish Authority

The Desert Fetish Authority, Palm Springs’ new organization for men into gear and kinky play, will hold its official Launch Party at Hunters on Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 7:30-9:30 pm. The event will take place in the bar’s Dance Room, which has been reserved exclusively for the group.

The DFA is a brotherhood of men who are into fetish gear and kinky play and who want to learn more about both. It’s a next-generation organization built around the principles of Brotherhood, Gear, Education, Play, Pride and Fun. Newcomers and curious guys are especially welcome.

“For years now,” said John McBain, one of the group’s Founding Organizers, “I’ve been hearing from Desert men looking for a fraternal type of organization where they could hang out with friends, have fun and learn about fetish gear and hot play. After a lot of conversation, some of us have decided to step up and create what we’ve been seeking.”

Attendees can look forward to a casual, social atmosphere filled with sexy, geared-up guys and fun, kinky demos. They’ll also be able to learn more about the DFA’s mission and help shape its future activities.

The group is “unabashedly recruiting,” according to McBain. “If you want to be part of the Next Guard of fetish and kink, then we want you!”

Sign up for news about the Launch Party and the DFA and learn more about both at DesertFetishAuthority.com or facebook.com/groups/desertfetish.

Fun for the Gear Heads!

Back before I started getting my hands on a different kind of...ahem...gear for BDSM play, I was a pretty serious gear head for all kinds of muscle cars.  My dream Detroit ride is still the 67 Camaro RS convertible.  And yes, sometimes I sneak away to a guitly hour or two of a Meechum Auto Auction on TV.  

So anyway, here's something just for fun from the 2011 LA Auto Show.  But since I'm also a major kinkster, there's a special treat at 1:38.

Enjoy!

News to Abuse: Mr Regiment - PS Leather Pride - MIR

Mr Regiment

On Saturday, October 15th, the Los Angeles Eagle was butt cheek to butt cheek with guys in breeches and fatigues for the annual Mr Regiment contest.

Sponsored by the Regiment of the Black and Tans, the contest kicked off at 22:30 with 3 excellent men competing for the title:  #1 Chris Novy, #2 Keith Compton and #3 Marlon Morales.  Contestants had been grilled earlier in the day in their pre-judging and were ready for their onstage competition in formal wear and speech, fetish wear and question, and the popular commando and fantasy section.

Pictured are (l-r) Chris Novy, Marlon Morales, Keith Compton.  Photo by JayPG Photography

The producers tapped previous Mr Regiment title holders as the judges for the contest.  They were:  Ross Wood (Mr Regiment 2008 and Mr LA Leather 2008), Alex Lindsay (Mr Regiment 2009 and American Leatherman 2009), Brad Taylor (Mr Regiment 2010 and Mr LA Leather 2010), and Leo Iriarte (Mr Regiment 2011 and Mr LA Leather 2011).  You can see that the Mr Regiment winners consistently go on to great things!

The standing orders of the Regiment for their contest are to have a hot and sexy time and leave the politics at home.  These guys sure did deliver!  By the way, your very own Leatherati Editor in Chief Loren Berthelsen (also a Deputy Member of the Regiment) was the emcee for the evening.

When the votes came in, #2 Keith Compton was second-runner-up, #1 Chris Novy was first-runner-up, and #3 Marlon Morales was named the new Mr Regiment.  Marlon will go on to compete at Mr LA Leather in March 2012.

“Is the Men’s Community Dead?” SF LDG discussion

Leland Carina reported on the event for Leatherati.com

This past Wednesday I attended the “Is the Men’s Community Dead?” discussion offered by the San Francisco Leathermen’s Discussion Group (LDG) (It was a follow up to “Is Leather Dead? Does it need to die?”)

The room above Blow Buddies in San Francisco was packed. Again, like the panel the week before, the excitement in the air was apparent. Due to the informal structure of the conversation, this article will certainly jump around, but I will do my best to preserve the essence of the ideas shared.

Brian James welcomed us. He said the panel had been a huge nod to the power of a provocative title. He mentioned that he found the attendance heartening, that it spoke to the idea that there are a lot of people who care about the past and future of our community. He said that he hopes other communities would take LDG’s question home to ask it amongst their own.

News to Abuse: Hotlanta Gear - IML Tix Sale - Kink Crusader Calendar

Hotlanta Gear

The Hotlanta Rubber Group is changing its name to the Hotlanta Rubber and Gear Club.  Oh, any by the way, they're going to need a new club logo now so if you're juices are flowing send em some ideas and grab some of your 15 minutes of fame.
 
Be sure to bring your Gearhead friends with you to their club nights the fourth Friday of each month at the Atlanta Eagle and pack the Eagle with rubber, sports, military, and any other type of play gear that makes you hard and gets you off!

More info on the website www.hotlantarubber.com

More News to Abuse after the jump

Interview with Gear Up Weekend Founders

We're always looking for are people who think outside the norm, who look at the status quo and imagine a different way to get their kink on.  

I recently found out about a new event in Northern California called Gear Up Weekend.  The guys who founded it wanted an event for, and about men.  They wanted to play.  And they wanted to play their way.

Event founder and producer Stephen Charles is very intense about the need for this kind of weekend but he also realized that he needed to tap in to the experience that surrounded him.  Enter Mario Torrigino, founder of Leather Levi Weekend, who, after years of involvement with an increasingly pan-sexual event, wanted to recapture intense male energy.

These guys tell their story way better than I can.  They're on the cusp or launching their baby on to the world on July 22nd and I predict we're gonna see some very special stuff come of out it.

Check out the 3-part interview after the jump

News to Abuse: 15 Party - Art of Self-Love - Mr-S Locker Room

15 Association Play Party

On Saturday June 25th, 2011, it's the Pride Play Party at SF Citadel at 1277 Mission St in San Francisco.

Doors open at 8 PM and close at 11 PM. Info and application at www.the15assocation.org

Darklady's "Art of Self-Love" Portland Masturbate-a-thon v. 10.2

Darklady knows that the ultimate "love that dare not speak its name" is self-love. Join her for the 10th annual officially non-official Portland Masturbate-a-thon and show your support for the many languages and artful interpretations of shebopping, sexercising, shaking the dew off the lily, going to the palm prom - or whatever you call taking yourself out for a date.

Indulge in two floors (three hot tubs, one stripper pole, a cage w/leather sling, a massage table, chill space, coat check, cash bar, treats from the Naughty Baker, a vegetarian & omnivore-friendly buffet) and multiple kinds of frolic space at the famous Angel's Social Club while raising money for sex-positive causes.

Everything happens on Saturday, June 25, 2011.  Doors Open at 7:00 PM Lights Out at 4:00 AM.  Cost is $35 per person (includes free 3-year Angel's membership or renewal) $30 per person w/donation for Esther’s Pantry (includes free 3-year Angel's membership or renewal) Ages 21+

Angels Social Club 3533 SE 39th Avenue (Cesar Chavez Blvd) Portland, OR 97202 ACCESSIBLE on lower level More info at www.AngelsPDX.com

Mr-S Locker Room Grand Opening

Don't miss the big grand opening party for the brand-new Mr-S Locker Room happening on Saturday, June 25th from 2 - 6 PM during all of the Pride weekend festivities in San Francisco.  

We got a sneak preview and all we need to say is that the space is hot and the gear is hotter.  Richard and the guys have a ton of stuff planned for the event so get in there and get some gear on!  

Details at www.mr-s-leather.com

 

Gear Up Men's Weekend

Gear Up for the first annual men-only fetish weekend, July 22-24, 2011 at Saratoga Springs Resort. Come start your Dore Alley week right! Get away to a private wooded valley in the mountains near Clear Lake for a weekend with other kinky guys. New to the scene? Uncertain of your place in it? Do you have fantasies to explore but never had the opportunity? YOU are especially welcome. Take a course in Dominance 101 or submission 101. Or sit by the pool for the entire weekend if you like. Expose yourself (clothing optional) to new people, old friends, and join in fun activities: Play Space, Naked Wilderness Hiking. Workshops and demos in S&M, fisting, watersports, bondage, erotic massage and more will be open to all interested regardless of skill level! Enjoy the friendly crowd, chill atmosphere and secluded environment. This weekend has been created especially for the younger, less experienced men interested in BDSM/fetish techniques. There will be no judgment of experience or boundaries here: all who attend are welcome as they are.