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The “MUD PEOPLE” of Lollapalooza
Illinois Leather & Fetish Pride Weekend
This is the first I’m hearing about this event. Hope it goes well. Nice to have a local kink event in September.
Random Hotties from Lollapalooza 2012 in Chicago
Bought myself a new Camera with 20x Zoom in time for Lollapalooza. Here’s a few of what I call “Creeper Photos” of some of the incredibly sexy shirtless men at Lolla.
LOL!: “KFC Loves Gays with John Goodman”
Hilarious!
SIDENOTE: There’s a CHICAGO CHICK-FIL-A BOYCOTT coming up later this month. More details HERE. Please share the link.
IML 2013 Update
Did you purchase an all-weekend pass to the Vendor Market
at IML this year?
Remember the voucher you were given?
$25 off all ticket levels for IML 2013 (our 35th Anniversary) with the code included on your voucher.
Follow this link to get started:
What’s IML like?
Never Been?
2013 is your year to find out.
2013 is your year to find out.
More Blog Entries with Photos of IML can be found
Mr Midwest Rubber Weekend in Chicago
Special Guest… Mr International Rubber 2012, Sly Hands!
Plans for the 2012 Mr Midwest Rubber Contest are coming together.
We are pleased to announce that no less than three men that bear the title of Mr International Rubber will be joining us for this big contest weekend, July 20-22, 2012.
All the way from Manchester, England, Mr International Rubber 2012, Sly Hands will be with us to serve as a judge for this year’s contest. Joining Sly on the judges panel will be Mr International Rubber 2011, G-Man from Atlanta; Mr Midwest Rubber 2006, Dan-the-Rubberman; Mr Chicago Leather 2012, Angel Velez and our Mr Midwest Rubber 2011, Patrick “Pleep” Pierson. . . And once again we are honored to have Mr International Rubber 2003, RubberWilli come back and serve as our host for this year’s contest.
The winner of Mr Midwest Rubber will represent Chicago and the Midwest at Mr International Rubber 2013 Contest this coming November 2-4. Mr Midwest Rubber 2012 contestant application may be downloaded here.
For Information on Weekend Events, CLICK HERE.
Chicago Rubbermen Anniversary Party THIS Weekend
JULY 14 – Chicago Rubbermen 6th Anniversary Party
We are turning six this year!
Come join us for a night of socializing and shiny rubber at Cell Block Chicago(it’s like we’re regulars now!) on Saturday, July 14 starting at 10:30 PM. We’ll be giving away cash, a gift certificate to Shel-don Leather here in Chicago, Illinois, and some great rubber gear from one of our very own rubbermen from over in Michigan. (Special shout out: Thanks for your donation, Bill!)
**SPECIAL NOTE** If you live out of state, are unavailable on the 14th, or otherwise cannot join us, you can participate, too! Just send us an email to chicagorubbermen@gmail.com beginning with the words “I like rubber because…” and you’ll be entered to win a rubbery prize, too!
Winners of the email drawing will be notified by email.
*(no purchase necessary valid offer if you like the shiny only valid if you’re alive and not a zombie)*
Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/397127933666249/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ChicagoRubbermen
“Out in the Park” (Chicago Area)
Out in the Park @ Six Flags Great America
Saturday September 8th 2012
A benefit for TPAN
Celebrate Pride in the Park ALL DAY LONG
with a bonus exclusive PRIVATE EVENT just for us! 9pm – 1 am!!
Advance Tickets $35 – includes admission and
FREE Parking all day long and the Private event as well!
RSVP on the Facebook Page to be notified when Tickets are on Sale.
Chicago DILFs- UPDATE
Click on the photo for information on the event.
UPDATE: Apparently, from what I’ve been told by several people and read online, this was a very, very well attended and fun event (BIG WOOF to the Photo Gallery). I’ll be sure to post information on the next DILF Party in Chicago once another is planned.
American Brotherhood Weekend in CHICAGO
ABW Weekend will again be held in Chicago–October 5-7, 2012. It’s a fun weekend you don’t want to miss. And, now, they’re offering a Beat The Heat discount on ticket packages.
Click here for details and contestant application: http://www.americanbrotherhood.com/
* This is going to be a Tricky Weekend as it’s also the same weekend as Mr Midwest Leather weekend in Saint Louis.
Chicago Rubbermen during Chicago Pride THIS WEEKEND
JUNE 23 – Chicago Rubbermen Bar Night at Touche
Our Pride Month bar night is Saturday, June 23 at 11PM at Touché Chicago! Sounds like we’re getting a lot of out-of-towners for the weekend, too. (Here’s a map – on-street parking is pretty easy up that way…) We look forward to seeing you there!
JUNE 24 – Chicago Rubbermen in the Chicago Gay Pride Parade
You are invited to participate in the 2012 Chicago Gay Pride Parade! David Boyer of Touche Chicago has invited us to join them on their float as they celebrate the diversity of gay groups in Chicago, including the Chicago Rubbermen. If you are interested in joining us, send an email to chicagorubbermen@gmail.com and we’ll provide you with the information. Boyer will be providing the float with space for our banner and coolers – be sure the bring water and wear sunscreen! We hope to see you on Sunday, June 24 at 12PM! We’ve covered the cost of participation so all you have to do is join us for the fun! Following the parade there will be a beer bust and cookout at Touché Chicagoafterward. All are welcome to join either or both events.
There is so much going on in June and July, look for another newsletter in a couple of weeks!
Until then, stay shiny, rubbermen 🙂
Chicago Rubbermen News
March with the Rubbermen for Pride
Chicago Rubbermen
CHICAGO – Gay pride and rubber combine for June and July for the Chicago Rubbermen!
CHICAGO – Gay pride and rubber combine for June and July for the Chicago Rubbermen!
JUNE 24 – Chicago Rubbermen Join the Gay Pride Parade
You are invited to participate in the 2012 Chicago Gay Pride Parade! David Boyer of Touche Chicago has invited us to join them on their float as they celebrate the diversity of gay groups in Chicago, including the Chicago Rubbermen. If you are interested in joining us, send an email to chicagorubbermen@gmail.com and we’ll provide you with the information. Boyer will be providing the float with space for our banner and coolers – be sure the bring water and wear sunscreen! We hope to see you on Sunday, June 24 at 12PM! We’ve covered the cost of participation so all you have to do is join us for the fun! Following the parade there will be a beer bust and cookout at Touché Chicagoafterward. All are welcome to join either or both events.
JULY 14 – Chicago Rubbermen 6th Anniversary Party
We are turning six this year! Come join us for a night of socializing and shiny rubber at Touché Chicago (it’s like we’re regulars now!) on Saturday, July 14 starting at 10:30 PM. Touche is offering drink specials for us that evening – We’ll be giving away cash, a gift certificate to Shel-don Leather here in Chicago, Illinois, and some great rubber gear from one of our very own rubbermen from over in Michigan. (Special shout out: Thanks for your donation, Bill!) **SPECIAL NOTE** If you live out of state, are unavailable on the 14th, or otherwise cannot join us, you can participate, too! Just send us an email to chicagorubbermen@gmail.combeginning with the words “I like rubber because…” and you’ll be entered to win a rubbery prize, too! Winners of the email drawing will be notified by email. *(no purchase necessary valid offer if you like the shiny only valid if you’re alive and not a zombie)*
JULY 20-22 – Mister Midwest Rubber
Work is already underway for this summer’s Mister Midwest Rubber contest, hosted each year by Touché bar. Save the date(s): Fun kicks off on Friday, July 20, contest on Saturday, July 21, and Beer Bust on Sunday, July 22! Interested in competing? YOU could be the next Mister Midwest Rubber! Head over towww.touchechicago.com for more information and to find the contestant application.
Rubber tip: You can tell who is wearing a rubber jock at the Pride Parade by the tell-tale sweat stains on their shorts 😉 Stay shiny, rubbermen!
Sidenote: Thanks out to CHICAGO DEN. With the amazing weather and “Midsommarfest” festival going on in Andersonville this weekend, I was far too lazy to do anything more than copy and paste from their blog. 😉
Chicago Rubbermen in May
Chicago Rubbermen Meet and Greet at IML
IML is upon us! To help you start it off right, join us at our annual Meet and Greet party at IML. Our event is on Friday, May 25 from 7PM to 9PM in the Acapulco Room at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. There will be a cash bar and your Chicago Rubbermen will be there to lube you up and make you slick and shiny for the fun weekend ahead. We created a Facebook Event Page for it, too. We look forward to seeing you there! Additional IML weekend details can be found on the IML website.
Mister International Rubber at IML
Mister International Rubber is off and running! Check out the MIR booth at IML, visit with the current MIR 2012 Sly Hands, and get more information about the contest weekend and buy your weekend package early. And I bet there will be lots of rubbery eye candy…there always is. Mmm, shiny.
Mister Midwest Rubber
Coming July 20-22 Work is already underway for this summer’s Mister Midwest Rubber contest, hosted each year by Touché bar. Save the date(s): Fun kicks off on Friday, July 20, contest on Saturday, July 21, and Beer Bust on Sunday, July 22! Interested in competing? YOU could be the next Mister Midwest Rubber! Contact us by email or send us a direct message on Twitter and we’ll make sure you get an application. We hope to have more information up on our website soon, too.
Chicago Rubbermen Turn Six!
July 14. We can’t believe it’s almost time for our 6-year Anniversary! Join us on Saturday, July 14 at the Cell Block for a hot and sweaty night in rubber. More information will be coming soon – check out our website and look for your June newsletter for details.
Stay shiny, Rubbermen – I can see my reflection!
IML 2012 Single Tickets on Sale Wednesday
International Mr. Leather, Inc.
For Immediate Release
(April 20, 2012)
(April 20, 2012)
IML 2012 SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH
Ticket Prices are as follows:
Opening Ceremonies (Friday): $30
Pecs & Personality (Saturday): $35
34th Annual Contest (Sunday): $50
Black and Blue Ball (Monday): $30
For tickets to House of Blues, please visit the House of Blues website at
http://www.houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago/
Weekend Packages which include the ‘goody bag’, t-shirt, poster and pass for the vendor market and busses start at $165.
Link for all ticketing can be found on our website, www.imrl.com.
Non-weekend Package holders will need to get a daily wristband to enter the Vendor Market. Day Pass registration is in Columbus Hall, Gold Level at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Suggested daily donation is $5 and wristbands are color-coded for each day of IML.
A full Weekend Market “Pride Pass” is available for a donation of at least $25 and will provide immediate access to the Vendor Market during open hours. “Pride Pass” holders will receive a special wristband, a certificate good for $25 off a Weekend Package for IML 2013 and will be good for free admission to the Leather Archives and Museum thru June 30, 2012. These passes can be purchased in the Vendor Market Day Pass registration area in Columbus Hall.
All net proceeds of Day Pass and “Pride Pass” donations benefits The Leather Archives and Museum.
All attendees to IML events must be at least 21 years of age and carry a government issued ID.
We look forward to seeing you in a few short weeks!
ALSO–
Ticket Prices are as follows:
Opening Ceremonies (Friday): $30
Pecs & Personality (Saturday): $35
34th Annual Contest (Sunday): $50
Black and Blue Ball (Monday): $30
For tickets to House of Blues, please visit the House of Blues website at
http://www.houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago/
Weekend Packages which include the ‘goody bag’, t-shirt, poster and pass for the vendor market and busses start at $165.
Link for all ticketing can be found on our website, www.imrl.com.
Non-weekend Package holders will need to get a daily wristband to enter the Vendor Market. Day Pass registration is in Columbus Hall, Gold Level at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Suggested daily donation is $5 and wristbands are color-coded for each day of IML.
A full Weekend Market “Pride Pass” is available for a donation of at least $25 and will provide immediate access to the Vendor Market during open hours. “Pride Pass” holders will receive a special wristband, a certificate good for $25 off a Weekend Package for IML 2013 and will be good for free admission to the Leather Archives and Museum thru June 30, 2012. These passes can be purchased in the Vendor Market Day Pass registration area in Columbus Hall.
All net proceeds of Day Pass and “Pride Pass” donations benefits The Leather Archives and Museum.
All attendees to IML events must be at least 21 years of age and carry a government issued ID.
We look forward to seeing you in a few short weeks!
ALSO–
Be an IML Volunteer…You get to meet a lot of amazing people and you get FREE TICKETS to Official Events! Click on this link….a few choice shifts are still left:
Lollapalooza 2012
Decided to go with a 3 Day Pass as my friends are doing the same. This is the first year that the non-headlining acts are whom my friends and I are more interested in seeing. In particular, Calvin Harris, Kaskade, Justice, Avicci, Nero… and…. Dev.
IML 2012 Update: HEADS UP!!
The Host Hotel is 80% sold out at this time.
If you haven’t already made your reservations, now is the time.
If you haven’t already made your reservations, now is the time.
Here is a Link for making reservations.
Chicago Rubbermen party in APRIL
April Bar Night
Happy spring to all, now let’s get geared up! Our next bar night is on Saturday, April 21 at Mary’s Attic. That’s right – a new bar to explore! The upstairs bar located at 5400 North Clark Street is a great venue and they are super excited to host us this month! Enter via the purple door next to the restaurant on Clark and climb to the top of the stairs. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! The fun starts at 10:30 PM. (here’s a nifty map)
Rubber Action From Around The World
Congratulations to Jason, your new Mr. New England Rubber. And Sly, the current Mister International Rubber is on the move, too! Sly recently blogged our way from over in Amsterdam. Check out his blog and Facebook page – he always has such hot adventures…And what’s going on here in the Midwest?
Mister Midwest Rubber, of course!
Work is already underway for this summer’s Mister Midwest Rubber contest, hosted each year by Touché bar. Save the date(s): Fun kicks off on Friday, July 20 for the meet and greet, Saturday night contest, and a Sunday beer bust. Interested in competing? YOU could be the next Mister Midwest Rubber! Contact us by email or send us a direct message on Twitter and we’ll make sure you get an application. We hope to have more information up on our website soon, too.
IML Is Coming!
Don’t forget to start your International Mister Leather weekend off with us at our annual greet the meat cocktail party. We’re proud to host in the same place at the same time as last year: Acapulco Room of the Hyatt on Friday, May 25 from 7 to 9 PM. Cash bar provided by the hotel and gear shining services courtesy of the Chicago Rubbermen. We look forward to seeing you there all shined up! The event is listed on our Facebook page, too.
Stay shiny, Rubbermen.
Chicago Ink
For Tim. The CTA map… ink’d.
IML 2012 Visitors
If this is your first IML and you want to explore Chicago some, here’s a good deal for you.
5 Ride Combo at Navy Pier for $8
Sometimes, first timer’s of IML will feel a bit overwhelmed, too. Navy Pier is a great option to get away from the Testosterone Madness for a few hours. And it’s within walking distance so you can still wear your gear. (People do it!)
Click on the photo above to be taken to the deal which expires in 24 hours.
Next Chicago Rubbermen Party is March 17th
March Bar Night
Our next bar night is on St. Patrick’s Day this year! I’m sure you think of rubber when you think of St. Pat’s Day (clearly) so we’ve added a liquid latex demo to the evening. Come out to Touche (click here for a map) on Saturday, March 17 starting at 10:30 PM for some rubbery fun and see how to paint on liquid latex! We will be treated to the expertise of an out of town guest It’s a fun sight to watch the transformation from unassuming hottie into a slick rubber kinkster, so come on by and watch the fun!
GRAB YOUR PACKAGE!
The IML 2012 Packages are now available to purchase online. Click on the new Poster for details.
To see more Blog Entries/Photos of IML, Click HERE.
“Chicago Takes Off 2012”– THIS SATURDAY!
Chicago Takes Off: Game On! Is a burlesque “style” show that features professional dancers in energetic, choreographed performances engaging audiences in a celebration of life—all in support of TPAN’s HIV/AIDS programs and services which benefit more than 25,000 individuals through our prevention, outreach, and direct care services and programs.
Watersports in Chicago
Not that I’m surprised, but this is the first I’ve heard about a Watersports group in Chicago. Click on their Logo below for more information. I’ve added their link in the sidebar in the other Chicago groups and links.
Next Chicago Rubbermen Party is Feb 25th
February Bar Night
Our next bar night is coming up! Join us on Saturday, February 25 at the Jackhammer (click me for a map if you’re into that sort of thing). And you’re in luck: the party is on the same night as Jackhammer’s Pigs At The Troff party, so get ready for a pigfest. Cover is $10 – be prepared for some hot sweaty fun!
New Chicago Rubbermen Photos
Check out our photos from the January 2012 bar night up now on our photos page! If you have photos from past events, send them to us. We are happy to put them on our site if you have permission to share them with us.
Mr. New England Rubber
Are you headed to Mr. New England Rubber? Check out www.mrnewenglandrubber.com for details about the weekend and get to know some of the hottest kinksters on the East Coast! The two-day event begins on Friday, March 30 in Boston. They’ve also got an event page on their Facebook group page.
And as always, stay shiny, Rubbermen.