29. September 2008 by The Twisted Bear.

San Francisco

One of the challenges to working an event is that there isn’t always an opportunity to get out and about. Here’s just a few pic from this year’s Folsom Street festivities. If you have any pics you like to share, drop me an email

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24. September 2008 by The Twisted Bear.

looking back

Have old photos?  Why not drop me an email

Vintage Bear and Leather Events

Photos courtesy of CC Grizzly Bear’s World

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16. September 2008 by The Twisted Bear.

17th Annual Leather Walk Hosted by Sandy “Mama” Reinhardt Sunday 

September 21 @1:30 pm Meet at Harvey Milk Plaza.

Funds raised by the Hot Men and Women that walk benefit the Aids Emergency Fund and the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund.

More information at http://www.aef-sf.org or http://www.bcef-sf.org

If you plan to walk, Registration begins @ 10am, 440 Castro St.

If you would like to donate, you can by going to http://www.frantix.net More information on the walk-it starts a 1:30p leaving 440 Castro, you

will stroll down the street escorted by the Hunky Men & Women of SFPD to the Powerhouse after a cocktail or two, you finish the walk by

heading over to The Eagle Tavern.

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4. September 2008 by The Twisted Bear.

• The Leatherization of the Folsom St. Fair

Thursday, September 25
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Contrary to much popular mythology, the Folsom Street Fair did not start out as a gay or leather event.

This talk discusses how the fair became one of the world’s premier public celebrations of leather and kinky sex.
 
Presenter: Gayle Rubin

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9. August 2008 by The Twisted Bear.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

from noon to 10pm.

 for more info

check out

Toronto’s Church Street Fair

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30. July 2008 by The Twisted Bear.

The prolific and beloved and controversial pioneer activist of leather politics and leather literature Larry Townsend passed July 28, 2008. A leather icon, Townsend was the author of dozens of books including Run Little Leather Boy (1970) and The Leatherman´s Handbook (1972).

There is a nice obituary by Townsend’s friend and fellow BDSM writer Jack Fritscher at Lolita Wolf’s blog.

For many you opened doors, sparked imaginations and guided us when we knew not where to go. With much due respect Sir, we wish you well on your journey. . .

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24. July 2008 by The Twisted Bear.

JrBear here from Bound In Ink. You’ll be happy to know that I’ve updated the site with the 2008 collection. Oh and I’ve also updated the goodies section with new desktop wallpapers and iphone wall papers with the new 2008 collection. Hope your well and I hope you enjoy the new work.

Bear Art

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17. July 2008 by The Twisted Bear.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON CIGAR & PIPE SOCIAL
July 26, 2008 from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
The Eagle Tavern (12th at Harrison)

This is the fifth annual pre-Dore Alley event hosted by Bay Area Cigar Buddies, featuring a Beverage Bust, and a raffle and silent auction, distributing cigars and items cigarmen will like. Lots of hunky men — lots of smoke. Free barbecue for participants. $10. in the back yard.

Proceeds benefiting Project Open Hand.

CigarsM4M

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16. July 2008 by The Twisted Bear.

From the Vienna CSD parade 2007, called Regenbogenparade (rainbowparade). I’m in front of the bikers group with the rainbow and the leather pride flag on my Cruiser. This coming weekend is the 12th celebration in Vienna.

For more than 11 years, Sepp has lived with his partner Frank in Vienna. Social responsibility in the fetish scene and social areas are a priority for these two motorbike and Bicycle riders. Sepp is a co-founder of the gay leather and motorcycle community – LMC Vienna.

An interview with Sepp of Vienna

120,000 march in Vienna Rainbow Parade for gay rights

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15. July 2008 by The Twisted Bear.

…[sniff]…smells like leather….[lick lick]…tastes like leather…it must be LEATHER PRIDE WEEK! Yes, it’s here once again to thrill and amuse virtually any taste or proclivity out there. So drag out all that gear, give it a shine and a buff, and get it to any or all of these events coming up during  Leather Pride Week.

Come join the entire Leather Community during the week of August 1-August 10 for many fun filled events.  Check out the Oregon Leather Pride website for updates and to locate the event you want to attend.  www.oregonleatherpr ide.org

Find the events you want to attend by visiting the official Oregon Leather Pride website to stay tuned in for updates.  This is a complete list of all the events with dates, times, locations, address’s, prices.  You can download a word document that lists all events and descriptions as well to keep handy for reference. 

Visit the official website for Leather Pride Week 2008!

2008 Leather Pride Committee

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