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WINDY CITY TIMES
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Mr. Chicago Leather Jan. 26-28
From a press release
2017-10-25
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Plans for the Mr. Chicago Leather 2018 Contest weekend, Jan. 26-28, 2018 are underway. The contest will be the highlight of a full weekend of events including a welcoming cocktail party, Fetish Flea Market, Kink U, MCL Brunch and roast of Mr Chicago Leather 2017 Gerald "Daddy G" Cernak. Joining him on the judging panel will be International Mr. Leather 2017 Ralph Bruneau, Mr Icon Detroit 2017 Joe Dinello, Mr Illinois Bear 2017 Freddy Miranda and Mr Midwest Rubber 2017 Pup Link.
Returning for his 15th year to host the MCL 2018 Contest at the Leather Archives & Museum on that Saturday night will be International Mr Leather 03, John Pendal. The winner of the contest will represent the leather community of Chicago and contest sponsor Touché at International Mr. Leather 2018 in May. Along with a title sash and vest, the winner will also receive over $1,000 in cash and prizes from area businesses. Contestant applications and contest details are available at the bar or online on the MCL2018 page at www.ToucheChicago.com .
A weekend package that includes admission to the Saturday night contest, a package of drink tickets for cocktail parties, tickets for the MCL Brunch, t-shirts and will be available for $75 at BrownPaperTickets.com beginning Nov. 1. Information in individual contest tickets will be posted online as it becomes available. A complete list of events, details and updates will be posted on the Mr Chicago Leather 2018 page at www.ToucheChicago.com in the coming weeks. For further information contact David Boyer ToucheChicago@gmail.com . |
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