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nightspots #1093 • May 15, 2013 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO INTERNATIONAL MR. LEATHER 2013 © 2013 OraSure Technologies, Inc. OQ-C008 0313 It’s not a black thing. 2014 - All other lifestyle images Royalty Free 4 Images 1 year until March IMAGE USAGE: Photographer Eden Tyler 5.75” x 8.75” Safety: 1/4” Bleed: 1/8” COPY CODE: MALE Trim: Leather - OQ8830_03 - OraQuick Mr. It’s not a white thing. It’s not a gay thing. It’s not a straight thing. Testing for HIV is everyone’s thing. Full Page - 2013 ap Introducing the first in-home oral HIV test • FDA approved • Results in 20 minutes • Same test used by Healthcare Professionals • Oral swab, no blood required • 24/7 call center support Discover inspiring stories from others who know. 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OQ-C008 0313 It’s not a black thing. 2014 - All other lifestyle images Royalty Free 4 Images 1 year until March IMAGE USAGE: Photographer Eden Tyler 5.75” x 8.75” Safety: 1/4” Bleed: 1/8” COPY CODE: MALE Trim: Leather - OQ8830_03 - OraQuick Mr. It’s not a white thing. It’s not a gay thing. CHICAGO - IML It’s not a straight thing. RECON’S INTERNATIONAL FETISH Testing for HIV is PARTY RETURNS TO CHICAGO FOR THE ONLY PLAY PARTY DURING THE IML everyone’s thing. Full Page - 2013 ap 2013 WEEKEND. GET OUT FOR A NIGHT OF FETISH, GEAR, DANCE & SLEAZE! 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OraQuick.com/knowing Knowing is the best thing.™ SUPERHERO, BIKERS, JOCKS & Available at your local retailer or OraQuick.com BOOTS, ETC… • A positive result with this test does not mean that you are definitely infected with HIV, but rather that additional testing should be done in a medical setting. • A negative result with this test does not mean that you are definitely not infected with HIV, particularly when exposure may have been within the previous 3 months. • If your test is negative and you engage in activities that put you at risk for HIV on a regular basis, you should test regularly. • This product should not be used to make decisions on behavior that may put you at increased risk for HIV. ap_OQ8830_03_MrLeather_R1.indd 1 4/23/13 12:31 PM Stats-5x8.pdf 1 03/05/2013 17:28 RECON-AD-FEB-2013-5x8.pdf 1 03/05/2013 16:47 RECON STATS members in photos on the entire site countries 458,617 XXX photos on the entire site 424,656 57,599 24,841 C 22,134 photos uploaded per monthC M 45,513 M Y Y CM CM MY MY CY CY Average 43% CMY 88 4 messages sent on an average daCMYy K members in members in K Vatican City Easter Island Athletic 29% people work within the Country with most Tops Slim 16% RECON Office Muscled 10% 13 Large 9% (70% to 100% active) Hairy or Shaved or customer support Some Hair No hair queries we get per month 1410 unique products THE WORLD’S LARGEST WEBSITE & APP FOR MEN INTO FETISH in the RECON Store The most popular item in 2012: 11,414 Silicone Gummi Cockring attended RECON events in 2012 WWW.RECON.COM RECON-AD-FEB-2013-5x8.pdf 1 03/05/2013 16:47 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K THE WORLD’S LARGEST WEBSITE & APP FOR MEN INTO FETISH WWW.RECON.COM IML XXX5 STAFF ROSTER nightspots Executive Producer Chuck Renslow * IML Coordinator Jon Krongaard * #1093 • May 15, 2013 Leather Market Coordinator MAIN COVER IMAGE International Mr. Leather 2012 Bob Graves * Woody Woodruff Photo by RVJ Studios Den Daddy Joey McDonald * Production Director Gary Chichester Volunteer Staff Coordinator Mike Hollar PUBLISHER Judge Coordinator Tracy Baim Billy Lane ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Terri Klinsky Registration Coordinator MANAGING EDITOR Kirk Williamson Tony Brown ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Transportation Coordinator Terri Klinsky, Kirk Williamson, Amy Matheny, Christopher Cheuvront Jason Bribitzer-Stull NATIONAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE Rivendell Media 212-242-6863 Bootblack Coordinator DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA Andrew Johnson Jean Albright OFFICE Help Desk Coordinator Ripley Caine Chester Munro PHOTOGraphY Mel Ferrand, Kat Fitzgerald, Kirk, Kizzy, Market Day Pass Coordinator Anthony Meade, DJ Res-5, Jamie Anne Royce John Trzaska CAST OF CHARACTERS C.J., DJ Chester, AK Miller, Marc “Moose”Moder, Jerry Event Security Coordinator Nunn, Steven Toushin David St. Martin Weekend Executive Office Staff Copyright 2013 Windy City Media Group/Lambda Publications Inc. 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While we encourage readers to support the advertisers who make this newspaper possible, Ticket Sales Nightspots/Windy City Times cannot accept responsibility for advertising claims. Bob Scarano Official Photographers nightspots Ron Volanti & Brad Bartley 5315 N. Clark St. #192, Chicago, IL 60640 773.871.7610, fax 773.871.7609 Interpreters www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com Kirk Hamlin [email protected] Andreas Campos * Denotes member of IML Executive Committee /nightspots Pelt Thwack Wham Bam Snap Strap ONE SHADE OF BLACK AND BLUE www.tantusinc.com WELCOME to the 35th Annual International Mr. Leather Weekend! Greetings and Welcome to the 35th International Mr. Leather Weekend! Like every IML before now, the IML staff does everything possible to make each of you feel welcome to everything that happens this weekend. We are truly glad you’re here. So is the City of Chicago! This year we move to a new hotel, The Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, a convention hotel located in the heart of Chicago’s shopping, culture and dining districts. Although this is a new property for us, we have worked closely with the staff at the Marriott and have done all we can to be prepared and ensure that IML XXX5 is the best ever. As always, IML weekend is filled with parties, mixers, socials, seminars, lectures and a multitude of opportunities for you to re-connect with old friends and make many new ones along the way. Oh, and there is the Vendor Market, too! Our returning guests already know that the Vendor Market is the social hub during each day through the weekend. The vendors cater to just about every desire you may have and represent some of the finest in gear, products and services available to leatherfolk. And for you first-timers, take your time, pace yourself and remember to breathe! There is much to take in ... there is much to explore and discover. And always remember, if you find yourself a little lost, our 300 staff and volunteers are there to assist you as best they can. This year, all of the Contest-related events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night will be outside of the hotel. Opening Ceremonies and Pecs and Personality will be held at The Vic Theatre in Lakeview. On Sunday evening, the Contest will once again be returning to The Harris Theater in Downtown Chicago. We know moving people to these venues will be no small task, but we will do our very best. We just ask for a little patience since Chicago traffic can often live up to its reputation for being difficult! As you go through the weekend, there is much to do. Not just inside IML and the host hotel, but the local bars, shops, restaurants, theatres and museums are available for you to enjoy. But relax. Don’t try to do it all in one day ... or two. Okay, maybe three! But by all means, enjoy all that our great city has to offer.