Chicago Rubbermen

Annual IML Meet & Greet Party
Kick off your IML weekend with hot, shiny rubber studs from around the world! Our annual meet & greet party will happen again on Friday May 24 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile starting at 7 p.m. We're at a new hotel and that means a new location: the Lincolnshire Rooms 1 & 2. The Leather Vendor Market is on floors 5 and 7 and we're in between on floor 6. Can't wait to see everyone there! Our Facebook event page is up, too. The party will include a cash bar and as usual we're offering our gear shine services. Check out the Marriott Hotel's floor plans here.

MIR at IML
Mister International Rubber will be in the Vendor Mart this year at IML. Stop by, say hi to everyone who is attending, and check out what they have in store for this fall!

New Logo
Why yes, that IS our logo all dressed up - and soon with many places to go! Look for Rubbermen-themed stuff coming soon!

Looking forward to seeing the shiny, the industrial, and everything in between!

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April Bar Night
Spring is here - It's warmer and wetter so wearing rubber feels better! Join us for our April bar night on Saturday, April 20 at the Jackhammer located at 6408 North Clark Street. Pool, darts, booze, and rubber: should be a good time! Come by anytime after 9 or 10 to join us.

IML Meet & Greet Party is Booked!
Our annual Meet & Greet party at IML is a go! We're at a new hotel and that means a new location: the Lincolnshire Rooms 1 & 2. The Leather Vendor Market is on floors 5 and 7 and we're in between on floor 6. Check out the Marriott Hotel's floor plans here. The party will include a cash bar and as usual we're offering a complimentary gear shine. So come join us and kick off your IML weekend with hot, shiny rubber studs from around the world!

MIR Update
The Mister International Rubber Contest has released an update regarding the remainder of the title year as tribute to the late MIR 16, Jason Lynch. You can view it on their Facebook page.

Upcoming National Events
Rubbout is this weekend in beautiful Vancouver, BC. The fun-filled weekend includes a gear swap, play party, and lots of sexy rubber men from all over North America and abroad. Check our their website for more info. Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend CLAW is next weekend, April 25-28 in Cleveland, Ohio. Shout out to all the Chicago Rubbermen, friends, family, and fans who will be in attendance at these great events!

See you in a week!

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A Touching Tribute to the Late MIR
It has been a trying time for members of the LGBTQ and fetish community as we mourn the sudden and unexpected death of Mister International Rubber 16, Jason Lynch. Jason passed away on February 26. Friends, family, and anyone touched by Jason's life continue to reflect on the loss of a dear man whose positive energy some of us were only beginning to experience. The MIR website has a memorial page for Jason, and clubs around the nation and world have been hosting an event, sharing a moment of silence, and raising a glass in Jason's memory.

March Night Out
Due to popular demand, the Rubbermen WILL have a bar night in March! Join us Saturday, March 16 for our own version of St. Patrick's Day fun at Touché Chicago (6412 North Clark Street). Fun starts as early as 9:00 p.m.and continues on until 2:00 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there!

See you in a week!

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Hi all, Happy Friday! Here's some news on our next event and other goings-on around in the world.

February Night Out
Our next Rubbermen Night Out is Saturday, 23 February 10:30 PM at the Cell Block (3702 North Halsted Street). Come join us for a night of stretchy, tight and shiny socializing. Here's the Facebook link if you're feeling social media-ey:
https://www.facebook.com/events/444554795599524/

Other News

• The Rubber Men of San Francisco Bay recently hosted Tenacious - Rubber on the Runway. Check out their site for pics and news! A great time was had by all who attended, including the current Mister International Rubber, Jason Lynch and some fellow Chicago Rubbermen! Check it out here: http://www.rmsf.org/tenacious-rubber-on-the-runway/. More pics here, too: http://www.richtrove.com/Archives/2013/2013%2002%2010%20RMSF%20Latex%20Fashion%20Show/Welcome.htm

• Congratulations to Mister Chicago Leather, Nick Zuko! Touche saw plenty of Rubbermen in attendance for our January night out. Great coverage, as always, by the Chicago Den: http://paper.li/ChicagoDen/1353993946

• Mister Twin Cities Leather kicks off this weekend. Check out the event page hosted by our friends up in MSP.https://www.facebook.com/events/268541076607628/

• Also, we're working on an update to our logo in hopes of printing t-shirts and other Rubbermen items. Stay tuned!

See you in a week!

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Welcome to 2013, you shiny people.
It's 2013 and that means a whole new year of rubber events! Each year, we aim to visit our favorite local bars, try out new locations, and even join in on some other events that are rubber-friendly. Our member preferences are varied, so we're pleased to announce something for everybody! Your 2013 calendar of shiny rubber events is as follows. Feel free to add them to your own personal calendar, or import ours to Google or iCal by visiting our website. Here goes!

Our first event of 2013 is in three weeks!

Saturday, 26 January 10:30PM
Chicago Rubbermen invade Mister Chicago Leather at Touche (6412 North Clark Street)

Saturday, 23 February 10:30 PM
Chicago Rubbermen at the Cell Block (3702 North Halsted Street)

March - No Event
(Off for St. Patrick's Day)

Saturday, 20 April 10:30 PM
Chicago Rubbermen at the Jackhammer and Hole (6406 North Clark Street)

Friday, 24 May 7:00 PM (early start time)
Chicago Rubbermen Meet & Greet at International Mister Leather 2013 (540 North Michigan Avenue)

Saturday, 22 June 10:30 PM
Chicago Rubbermen Chicago Pride at Mary's Attic in Andersonville (5400 North Clark Street)

Friday, 19 July 10:00 PM (early start time)
Chicago Rubbermen Anniversary Meet & Greet at Mister Midwest Rubber at Touche (6412 North Clark Street)

Saturday, 17 August 10:30 PM
Chicago Rubbermen at the Cell Block (3702 North Halsted Street)

Saturday, 21 September 10:30 PM
Chicago Rubbermen at Big Chicks *new venue* (5024 North Sheridan Road)

Saturday 19 October 10:30 PM
Chicago Rubbermen at the Jackhammer and Hole (6406 North Clark Street)

Friday 8 November through Sunday 10 November 12:00 PM (early start time)
Chicago Rubbermen Gear Sale at Mister International Rubber 2013 at the Center on Halsted (3656 North Halsted Street)

Saturday 28 December 10:30 PM
Chicago Rubbermen Pre-New Year's Celebration at the Cell Block (3702 North Halsted Street)

We look forward to seeing you at Mister Chicago Leather on Saturday, January 26 at Touche! Dress warm, shiny ones...

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