LRA News Articles and Events
Aug 23, 2010
Members and Friends of LRA,
We just got back from GLLA in Indianapolis and boy are our arms tired! (Ok, bad joke)
As some of you may be aware, the 9th annual Great Lakes Leather Alliance was held this past weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana, and when we say LRA was well represented, well, that is an understatement.
First and foremost, we want to let everyone know how proud we all are of Master Raven and slave evangeline in their bid for the GLLA Master/slave title. They...
Aug 5, 2010
Members and Friends of LRA,
As many of you know, recently LRA held elections for 3 Board of Director positions. The election of Larry G. as Vice-President created a gap, since he previously held the position of Director #1.
To fill that position, the LRA Board of Directors is honored and pleased that of Drea (aka DaddyOrchid or EboniOrchid) accepted our invitation to fill the Director #1 position. Drea will serve in this position until August of 2011 when the term for the position...
Jul 18, 2010
The L.R.A., successor to one of Chicago's oldest BDSM Social Clubs in furtherance of its mission of providing educational and social opportunities to the Chicago Alternative Comunity proudly announces Roughinamorato.
Do you like the idea of smacking your partner and the intimacy of body-on-body contact? Do you long to be beaten with just your Top's own flesh? Does the closeness and animal energy of rough body play excite you? Are you excited right now, after having read that?
Then this...
Jul 18, 2010
Members and Friends of LRA,
As some of you know, the Great Lakes Leather Alliance weekend will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, August 20-22.
During that weekend, our own LRA members, Peter Raven and slave evangeline will be competing for the title of Great Lakes Master and slave. We are excited about this opportunity for one of our great couples of LRA to represent their knowledge and share what they have learned as wonderful members of our community.
Peter and...
Jul 5, 2010
Members and Friends of LRA,
Recently, some statements were made which could be perceived as coming
from or with the support of LRA. While we are sure that this was not the
intention to purposely misrepresent themselves or their statements, we,
the Board of LRA, which to take this moment to remind everyone that
official statements regarding LRA, its Board or its members come from
seven individuals only, with the prior agreement and approval of the
entire Board. These individuals...
Jun 23, 2010
The L.R.A. successor to one of Chicago's oldest BDSM Social Clubs in
furtherance of its mission of providing educational and social
opportunities to the Chicago Alternative Community proudly announces
Psychological Play with Wilson & Lora.
What is it like to bruise the mind? Why do we crave inflicting or
experiencing emotional pain? How real can it get? This class will touch on
various types of emotional and psychological sensation and pain, the risks
and pleasures of going...
Jun 23, 2010
LRA's monthly "What is Leather? with Mistress Joanne" resumes with a
question a lot of people in and out of the Leather community tend to ask.
Just what is a Title holder anyway and what do they do? And why would
anyone want to be a Title holder in the first place?
This Friday, June 25 at 9:30pm, our wonderful host, Mistress Joanne, will
have assistance in answering those questions, at least in a way that makes
some sort of sense.
Joining Mistress Joanne...
May 31, 2010
On Saturday, May 29, 2010 during LRA’s 6th Annual Fetish Ball, the Board of Directors announced the recipients of the 2010 Hans Blanken Founders Award.
This award, named in honor of Hans Blanken, founder of the Leather Rose, is given to individuals who have not only shown outstanding support and service to LRA, but to the Chicago community as well. LRA is proud to honor their contributions and hope that their actions serve as a model for others in our community.
This...
May 24, 2010
In celebration of IML and LRA’s 6th Anniversary on Clark Street, we have
several great events coming up that you don’t want to miss; IML Friday,
Annual Fetish Ball, LRA Members BBQ and the IMsL Women’s Only Party.
Friday, May 28, 2010 – IML Friday @ LRA, 9pm
Come join us on after the opening events of IML for an evening at LRA.
Black Beat Chicago will be with us to join in the debauchery of IML
weekend. So come on out and kick off the weekend with us!...
May 23, 2010
LRA is now on Twitter!
Check us out at @LRA_Chicago or http://twitter.com/LRA_Chicago.
Get all of the updates as they become available.
You know you want to!!
May 4, 2010
Come join us for LRA's annual Fetish Ball. Show off your finest fetish gear for a night of frivolity, fun and freakishness!
LRA welcomes all who wish to come as our way of supporting IML weekend!
In addition to our normal activities, we have a few surprises for you! But we'll only tell you about two of them!
We will reveal our 2010 recipients of the Hans Blanken Founders Awards and....
Special Guest: TINA SLASH! Yes, that's right, Tina Slash, former owner and operator of Tina's...
May 1, 2010
As you are probably aware, this month LRA will be celebrating its 6th Year Anniversary on Clark St! n Woo Hoo! We don't expect to receive any gifts. We want to give the gift of reduced price membership for local area memberships.
For one-year LRA memberships purchased in May, we are reducing the price for a one-year (in district) membership to $300.00 (for a single payment), or you can lock in a year's worth of fun at only $30.00 a month, for a total of $360.00. These prices reflect a...
Apr 7, 2010
Join us at LRA for Bootblack night this Friday, April 9 for a special celebration.
pony, International Ms Bootblack 2009, will be preparing to step down from her title year later this month at International Ms Leather in San Francisco. We at LRA are very proud of her as she has represented the IMsBB title very well around the country and in turn has served as a wonderful ambassador for LRA. Because the members and friends of LRA have showed her tremendous support throughout the year,...
Mar 29, 2010
LRA April Schedule of Events
If you have any questions about any of the events listed below, feel free
to contact us at member-services@lra-chicago.org.
If you are not a member of LRA but would like to attend one of the events,
or just visit the club on a given night, send an e-mail to
guest-registry@lra-chicago.org. Remember, non-LRA members are only
eligible to visit the club 3 times in a rolling 90 day period.
You can always check the LRA calendar by going to...
Mar 9, 2010
Come out to LRA, Chicago's "Bootblack Mecca," for our monthly bootblack night, this Friday, March 12, 2010, where our one of our 4 bootblacks will take care of all of your Leather needs (and then some). And weather permitting, the Cigar Smokeout, hosted by Riley, will resume!!!
About our bootblacks:
pony is the International Ms Bootblack 2009, where she was also given the "Hearts and Sole" award in recognition of her commitment to the art of bootblacking and the...
Feb 24, 2010
The L.R.A., successor to one of Chicago's oldest BDSM Social Clubs, in furtherance of its mission of providing educational and social opportunities to the Chicago Alternative Community proudly announces "The Art of Co-Topping" on February 27, 2010.
If you've ever heard someone say "three's a crowd" then they must not have ever had a really hot scene where two or more mean, evil Tops have ganged up on a poor helpless bottom. Ok, maybe not helpless or poor, but you...
Feb 24, 2010
LRA's monthly series, "What is Leather with Mistress Joanne" is back. Join us on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 9:30 for our educational series which examines the Leather lifestyle. Whether you have been involved with Leather for many years or if you are curious as to what it is all about, this series is just for you.
This month, Master Michael and slave angie will be talking about their discoveries and challenges of being a Leather Master/slave couple.
About Mistress...
Feb 6, 2010
On Thursday, February 11, 2010, LRA is proud to host the (in)famous Lee Harrington for a night of conversation, frivolity, kinky fun -- and a book signing!
Lee, the current 2010 Arizona Leather Sir, is a prolific author, just recently published "Sacred Kink: The Eightfold Paths of BDSM and Beyond” (featuring LRA’s own Miss Simone on the cover). In addition to being the author and editor of several books, Lee has also been an educator, advocate and activist for the...
Feb 3, 2010
Recovery in the Lifestyle (RitL) is a fellowship of "BDSM" lifestyle people and guests who are "in recovery" or would like to be. It is based on the 12 steps of recovery and recognizes that anonymity is most important for us all.
These are open meetings, held on the first Thursday of the month, as we invite our friends to attend. Being in the lifestyle, nineteen (19) years of age or older, and having membership in ANY of the various 12 Step Recovery groups makes a person...
Feb 3, 2010
If you have any questions about any of the events listed below, feel free to contact us at member-services@lra-chicago.org.
If you are not a member of LRA but would like to attend one of the events, or just visit the club on a given night, send an e-mail to guest-registry@lra-chicago.org. Remember, non-LRA members are only eligible to visit the club 3 times in a rolling 90 day period.
You can always check the LRA calendar by going to...
Jan 2, 2010
2009: A Year in Review
Members and Friends of LRA,
Like fine wine, LRA keeps getting better with time. Okay, we know that is a bit cheesy, but nonetheless, it is accurate. 2009 has been a great year for LRA and we want to take a moment to thank everyone who came out to the club, participated in our various events and demos, and those who volunteered to help push the mission of LRA forward.
One of the primary highlights of 2009 was LRA’s nomination as Small Club of...
Dec 31, 2009
Dear Members and Friends of LRA,
The Holiday season is once more upon us. Ho Ho Ho! and all that jolly good stuff. Your hard working board doesn't expect to receive any gifts. We want to give YOU a gift: The gift of reduced dues for local in area memberships!
For one year LRA memberships purchased in from December 1st thru December 31st, we are reducing the price for a (in area) membership to $300.00, if paid in full. Or, you can lock in a year's worth of fun at only...
Nov 27, 2009
Hey all,
Just wanted to share.
One of our newer members, Adaya, was interviewed on the Erotic Awakening podcast on the title "Novice & Newbies." In addition to bringing up some really good and qualified tips for people who are new to the lifestyle, she also plugged LRA, our programs, our Bootblacks and the Roundtable with GD2 (for which she moderates the Switch portion).
So everyone trot on over and give a listen to one of our own, and the WONDERFUL way in which she gave us a...
Nov 25, 2009
Members and Friends of LRA,
Just a reminder, LRA will be closed this Friday, November 26, 2009 for normal operations. We will be open this Saturday for "business as usual."
Oh behalf of the Board, we do hope everyone has a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving holiday and we look forward to seeing you soon!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at member-services@lra-chicago.org (LRA Members) or guest-registry@lra-chicago.org (non-LRA...
Nov 10, 2009
Come out to LRA for our monthly bootblack night, this Friday, November 13, 2009, where three (3) of our title holding, award winning bootblacks will take care of all of your Leather needs for the fall and beyond.
About our bootblacks:
pony is the International Ms Bootblack 2009, where she was also given the "Hearts and Sole" award in recognition of her commitment to the art of bootblacking and the Leather community. she is a bootblack whose work is well respected in her home...
Nov 9, 2009
Members and Friends of LRA,
We are pleased to announce that starting November 19, 2009, LRA will be open on Thursday nights. Yes, that's right. The weekend now begins on Thursday! LRA will be open from 8:00pm until 1:00am.
Thursdays will be special nights for Members in good standing of LRA and their guests. Guest passes will NOT be issued for Thursdays, but each member of LRA will be able to invite two (2) guests to our special Thursday nights.
The club will...
Nov 3, 2009
LRA November Schedule of Events
If you have any questions about any of the events listed below, feel free to contact us at member-services@lra-chicago.org.
If you are not a member of LRA but would like to attend one of the events, or just visit the club on a given night, send an e-mail to guest-registry@lra-chicago.org. Remember, non-LRA members are only eligible to visit the club 3 times in a rolling 90 day period.
You can always check the LRA calendar by going to...
Oct 20, 2009
The L.R.A., successor to one of Chicago's oldest BDSM Social Clubs in
furtherance of its mission of providing educational and social
opportunities to the Chicago Alternative Community proudly announces
our second installment of "What is Leather?" on Friday, October 23,
2009.
This months topic will be: "Why We Are What We Wear: Leather
Traditions of Flagging, Club Colors, and Earned Leather."
Our discussion this month will be led by LRA's own Riley Johnson....
Oct 19, 2009
Come join us on Saturday, October 24, 2009, 9pm as LRA welcomes one of our own for a special event.
Following our monthly educational demo, we will be hosing a reception honoring Miss Simone, who was recently named International Ms Olympus 2010.
Miss Simone has been a long standing member and outstanding supporter of LRA, and we are pleased and proud that she has brought yet another title home to Chicago and to LRA (now we have FIVE title holders!!).
So please feel free to join us after...
Oct 9, 2009
Greetings all,
Since there have been some inquiries lately, we thought we would put this information out regarding obtaining membership at LRA. The process is actually quite easy.
First, you must be at least 19 years of age or older with government issued photo identification.
Next, you must visit the club at least once prior to submitting an application. Attendance at our monthly demos or any of our monthly activities qualifies. At that time you will have the...
Oct 9, 2009
Members and Friends of LRA,
It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge and mourn the passing of Mister Marcus, columnist for the Bay Area Reporter, judge emeritus of IML and an icon in the Leather community for many years. He had been ill in recent months and passed quietly last night surrounded by Family and Friends. His presence will be missed.
The LRA Board of Directors
Oct 5, 2009
Come out to LRA for our monthly bootblack night, where our title holding, award winning bootblacks will take care of all of your Leather needs for the fall and beyond.
About our bootblacks:
pony is the International Ms Bootblack 2009, where she was also given the "Hearts and Sole" award in recognition of her commitment to the art of bootblacking and the Leather community. she is a bootblack whose work is well respected in her home community of Louisville, KY and her adopted...
Oct 4, 2009
Members and Friends of LRA,
At the most recent bi-annual Members Meeting of LRA, held on Saturday, October 3, 2009, the membership of LRA voted to change the minimum age for membership and attendance at our functions to 19. One of the reasons this change was made was to increase the educational opportunities that are available to the members of our community and make that education available to a wider range of people.
LRA has always prided itself on providing a safe and secure...
Sep 28, 2009
Recovery in the Lifestyle (RitL) is a fellowship of "BDSM" lifestyle people and guests who are "in recovery" or would like to be. It is based on the 12 steps of recovery and recognizes that anonymity is most important for us all.
These are open meetings, held on the first Thursday of the month, as we invite our friends to attend. Being in the lifestyle, 21 years of age or older, and having membership in ANY of the various 12 Step Recovery groups makes a person eligible...
Sep 19, 2009
The L.R.A. successor to one of Chicago's oldest BDSM Social Clubs in furtherance of its mission of providing educational and social opportunities to the Chicago Alternative Community proudly announces our new "What is Leather? with Mistress Joanne" on Friday, September 25, 2009.
This monthly program (4th Friday of every month) will provide education and information on the Leather lifestyle, answer questions, address misconceptions, and give a detailed look at what makes someone a...
Sep 18, 2009
The L.R.A. successor to one of Chicago's oldest BDSM Social Clubs in
furtherance of its mission of providing educational and social opportunities
to the Chicago Alternative Community proudly announces Taste of Kink on September 26, 2009.
If you have never participated but have always been curious about BDSM then this is for you! If you have tried a bit of slap and tickle but never felt comfortable enough to explore further then this is for you! If you are a sexually...
Sep 15, 2009
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GD2 & LRA Present
THE ROUNDTABLES
For Masters-Mistresses/Dominants/Tops
For Slaves/Submissives/Bottoms
For Switches
Saturday, September 19, 2009
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Galleria Domain 2 (GD2)
Chicago, Illinois
www.galleriadomain.org
FREE
Open to All 21+ w/ID
RSVP preferred but not required
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The third Saturday of each month, GD2 and LRA host The Roundtable: one meeting for those who identify as slaves, submissives &...
Sep 12, 2009
Hello All,
Just a brief reminder of dungeon etiquette at LRA (and probably other
cubs/dungeons) as stated in our Membership Manual. Please look over this
and keep these items in mind. These items refer to both public and
private use of LRA. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel
free to contact us at member-services@lra-chicago.org.
Sincerely,
The LRA Board of Directors
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Dungeon Etiquette
The following are a couple of the general...
Sep 10, 2009
Come out to LRA for our monthly bootblack night, where three (3) of
our title holding, award winning bootblacks will take care of all of
your Leather needs for the fall and beyond.
About our bootblacks:
pony is the International Ms Bootblack 2009, where she was also given
the "Hearts and Sole" award in recognition of her commitment to the
art of bootblacking and the Leather community. she is a bootblack
whose work is well respected in her home community of Louisville, KY...
Sep 2, 2009
Effective immediately, the 12 Step program being hosted at LRA will be spearheaded by Recovery in the Lifestyle (RitL), a national a fellowship of BDSM lifestyle people & guests who are in recovery or would like to be. It is based on AA's 12 Steps of Recovery and recognizes that anonymity is of the utmost importance for us all.
Recovery in the Lifestyle is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common...
Aug 31, 2009
As part of the LRA's FUN ON series we proudly announce our first Fem Dom . Starting in September the first Friday night of each month will be a celebration of the Dominant Female. That's right ladies it is all about you!! Our wonderful President Emeritus, Lady Isis will serve as host and as this is the very first one we are not completely sure what just might happen.Friday night FRIDAY NIGHTS
What we do know is that we will be showing only Female Dominant...
Aug 31, 2009
LRA presents a 12 step meeting for those in the "lifestyle," no matter what your kink is. There are things that cannot be discussed at a regular meeting, so this is a way for those in the lifestyle to be able to share with other like minded individuals. This meeting will be hosted by slave evangeline.
The only requirements will be that you are in the lifestyle, at least 21 years of age (with government issued ID), and you either are recovering or wish seek help for an addiction...
Aug 30, 2009
If you have any questions about any of the events listed below, feel free to contact us at member-services@lra-chicago.org.
If you are not a member of LRA but would like to attend one of the events, or just visit the club on a given night, send an e-mail to
guest-registry@lra-chicago.org
Remember, non-LRA members are only eligible to visit the club 3 times in a 90 day period.
You can always check the LRA calendar by going to...
Aug 25, 2009
Members and Friends of LRA,
Well, I guess we are all in trouble now. I'm president. Which means, pizza and boobies for all!!
As my first act as president, I want to make the watching of Star Trek, Battlestar Gallactica and midget porn mandatory watching for all current and future LRA members. So say we all!!
Ok, seriously. It's funny writing this coming off the weekend I just had. It was my experiences at GLLA a couple of years ago that inspired me to...
Aug 24, 2009
The Chicago Leather Club in association with LRA Chicago present:
"How to Find Kink Aware Therapy/Counseling"
This discussion will be centered on how to locate and assess mental health therapists from the perspective of the kink-involved. Evelyn will provide handouts, discussion points, and facilitate an open-ended talk. Guidelines on what to look for when interviewing mental health professions will also be made available to the event participants.
This event...
Aug 23, 2009
Greetings All,
As most of you know, this weekend was the annual gathering of the Great Lakes Leather Alliance in Indianapolis, Indiana. We had several members from LRA who not only attended, but participated in the event in various ways.
One of our new board members and resident bootblacks, Riley, was the producer and coordinator of the Bootblack contest. Riley ran an excellent contest and got high marks from those in attendance for his professionalism and support of the Leather...
Aug 18, 2009
The L.R.A. successor to one of Chicago's oldest BDSM Social Clubs in
furtherance of its mission of providing educational and social opportunities to the Chicago Alternative Community proudly announces Male Chastity and Orgasm Denial with Mistress Julie.
Surrender and Control runs throughout most BDSM activities but can there be any surrender then when you give up control over you own body?? Mistress Julie of Chicago will share her thoughts and feelings about the power exchange...
Aug 18, 2009
On behalf of the members, the board of directors wishes to acknowledge and mourn the passing of one of the greats of the Leather lifestyle, Master Jack McGeorge.
Master Jack was a tireless crusader and open supporter of all of those involved in the Leather/BDSM lifestyles. In addition to being a retired Marine and a United Nations weapons inspector, he was also a founder of Black Rose (Washington D.C.) and an officer in the Leather Leadership Council.
He was a great man who...
Aug 9, 2009
Hello All,
This is just to let you know that there will not be a bootblack night for the month of August. We are giving our hard working bootblacks time off for "good" behavior. *grin*
The cigar smokeout will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2009 following The Roundtable discussion group. The smokeout will begin at 9:00pm and once again will be hosted by our resident cigar aficionado, Riley.
Bootblack night will return on Friday, September 11, 2009, and we...
Aug 9, 2009
Greetings to all,
LRA is pleased to pass on the news that Miss Simone (current Ms Great Lakes Olympus), long time LRA member who was instrumental in the formation of the Leather Rose, was recently named International Ms Olympus Leather in Los Angeles this past Saturday night (8/8/09).
Join us in congratulating yet another title holder from LRA!
Min
Jul 31, 2009
August
Note: OOTD (Officers of the Day) and DM's (Dungeon Monitors) are subject to change pending schedules.
Sat 8/1:
OOTD - Min
DM - Peter
Fri 8/7:
OOTD - Randy
Sat 8/8:
OOTD - Phyllis
DM - Laurel
Fri 8/14:
OOTD - Lady Isis
Sat 8/15:
OOTD - Larry
DM - Krooze
Fri 8/21:
OOTD - Jules
Sat 8/22:
OOTD - Phyllis
DM - John C.
Fri 8/28:
OOTD - Jules
Sat 8/29:
OOTD - Min
DM - Riley
Jul 29, 2009
LRA Chicago announces the creation of a 12 step meeting for those in the "lifestyle," no matter what your kink is. There are things that cannot be discussed at a regular meeting, so this is a way for those in the lifestyle to be able to share with other like minded individuals. This meeting will be hosted by slave evangeline.
The only requirements will be that you are in the lifestyle, at least 21 years of age (with government issued ID), and you either are recovering or wish seek...
Jul 26, 2009
LRA recently held it's annual Board of Directors elections. This year was the highest voter turnout in the history of the club. Thank you to all the members who came out and participated in the shaping of the future of our club.
Election Results:
President -- Min
Secretary -- Jules
Treasurer -- angie
Director 1 -- Larry
Director 2 -- Riley
Congradulations to all of those chosen by the membership of LRA to serve. All officers, for the exception of Treasurer,...
Jul 21, 2009
The LRA, successor to one of Chicago's oldest BDSM Social Clubs, in furtherance of its mission of providing educational and social opportunities to the Chicago Alternative Community proudly announces:
How to Take Their Breath Away: Oxygen and Blood Flow Play with Jim & Jerith
Breath play, the act of erotically asphyxiating your partner, is a sexual practice that has a long history and a large but mostly private following. During this seminar, Jim and Jerith will discuss the...
Jul 6, 2009
Come out to LRA for our monthly bootblack night, where our award winning
bootblacks will take care of all of your Leather needs for the summer and beyond.
About our bootblack:
Known for a wit as sharp as her knives, Rachel is a queer submissive who recently served as contestant support for pony's run for the International Ms. Bootblack 2009 title. While she has been active in kink for a few years, Rachel has recently found herself drawn to a more traditional Leather path. She is...
Jun 19, 2009
The LRA, successor to one of Chicago's oldest BDSM Social Clubs, in furtherance of its mission of providing educational and social opportunities to the Chicago Alternative Community proudly announces:
Realistic Rape Scenes with Wilson and Lora.
Fantasies about being raped or raping someone are prevalent in both men and women. Among those involved in alternative sexual lifestyles, there is a real opportunity to live out even the most extreme of those fantasies in the context of...
Jun 9, 2009
Come out to LRA for our monthly bootblack night, where our award winning bootblacks will take care of all of your Leather needs. Summer will start in a couple of weeks, so you want to be prepared. And this month, while pony is traveling on IMsBB business, we have a guest bootblack making her public debut!
About our bootblacks:
Riley Johnson is a Chicago-based educator, scholar, and bootblack who is very proud to have been awarded the Great Lakes Bootblack 2007...
May 31, 2009
As you are probably aware, this month LRA will be celebrating its 5 Year Anniversary on Clark St! Woo Hoo! We don't expect to receive gifts. We want to give the gift of reduced price membership for local area memberships.
For one-year LRA memberships purchased in May, we are reducing the price for a one-year (in district) membership to $300.00 (for a single payment), or you can lock in a year's worth of fun at only $30.00 a month, for a total of $360.00. These...
May 27, 2009
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LRA, successor to one of Chicago's oldest BDSM clubs, is pleased to announce that it will be offering instruction on the ins and outs of being a Dungeon Monitor.
This event will be held Saturday, May 30, 2009, 5:00pm and again Sunday, May 31, 2009, 4:00pm, both at LRA. You are free to attend either session or both if you desire.
Dungeon safety is an ever present concern among those involved with BDSM. This event is being offered those...
May 26, 2009
In celebration of LRA's 5th Anniversary, the Board of Directors created the "Hans Blanken LRA Founders Award." This will be an annual award for individuals who have given service above and beyond the call of duty to LRA and to the Chicago Community.
Named for the founder of the original Leather Rose, Hans Blanken. Hans was a driving force in the Chicago community who was one of the first people to create a safe and private space for the pansexual BDSM crowd...
May 18, 2009
Hey All,
As you are all aware (or should be), LRA is nominated as Small Club of the Year by the Panteon of Leather nominating committee. This awards ceremony will be held this Friday, May 22 at IML. For ticket information, please click on the link below.
https://robot.boxofficetickets.com/800-494-TIXS/WebObjects/BOTx2005.woa/wa/inspectClient?id=958&passKey=5f6df7c9fa
If you are planning to attend the ceremony, please drop me a note at minofsin06@gmail.com so we can meet up before hand...
May 4, 2009
Come out to LRA for our monthly bootblack night, where we have two award winning bootblacks to take care of all of your Leather needs. IML and Shibaricon are right around the corner, so bring your leathers out to have our bootblacks get you ready so you can look your best!
About our bootblacks:
pony is the International Ms Bootblack 2009, where she was also given the "Hearts and Sole" award in recognition of her commitment to the art of bootblacking and the...
May 3, 2009
This May, LRA will be celebrating our Fifth Year on Clark Street!
We will be hosting our Annual Fetish Ball on Saturday May 23rd at the LRA starting at 9:30 P.M.
This event will be open to ALL in the Community as our way of saying
“THANK YOU” for your support of LRA!
This is your chance to dress up in the sexiest, wildest, HOTTEST clothes you can find!
Not sure what to wear? Here are a few ideas:
Leather, latex, lace, rope, plastic wrap, skirts, club (dance)...
May 3, 2009
IML is less than 3 weeks away!!!
Time to send in your R.S.V.P. for the Annual IML Breakfast!
R.S.V.P. to: IMLBreakfast@hotmail.com (IML Breakfast at hotmail dot com)
Start your IML weekend with breakfast with your Leather Family and friends. We hope you can join us before heading either to IML or wherever else your travels take you.
NEW LOCATION! This year we are meeting at the Lincoln Restaurant which is located just north of the...
Apr 23, 2009
Unfortunately, due to family tragedy, Jim & Jerith will not be able to present for us this Saturday. However, we will have them both with us very soon. In the mean time, please join the Board and the members of LRA in extending our condolences to Jerith & Jim in this difficult time.
A more detailed announcement is to come, however, we are pleased to announce that former LRA Board President Phantom will be presenting for us! What a better way to begin our 5th anniversary that to...
Apr 23, 2009
Spring in Chicago……
Unpredictable weather, beautiful flowers and the delicious scent of Leather!
The International Mr. Leather (IML) event (www.imrl.com) is back in town at the Chicago Hilton Hotel on Michigan Avenue from Thursday, May 21st to Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day Weekend).
It's time to shop for new toys, hot leathers, meet and greet old friends, make new ones, pet the leather pups, get your boots blacked, and check out the eye candy (especially...
Apr 21, 2009
The L.R.A. successor to one of Chicago's oldest BDSM Social Clubs in
furtherance of its mission of providing educational and social opportunities to the Chicago Alternative Community proudly announces Emotional Masochism with Jim and Jerith.
Jim is an emotionally sadistic, fun-loving dominant who brings his sense of adventure and creativity into his scenes. He is a career military man who enjoys using the protocol and structure that he learned in the service in perverse ways at...
Apr 19, 2009
LRA Celebrates Five Years!!
We can’t believe it either! This May, LRA will be celebrating our Five Year Anniversary on Clark Street! And we want YOU to help us celebrate! We will be hosting our Annual Fetish Ball on Saturday May 23rd at the LRA starting at 9:30 P.M. This hot BDSM event will be open to all in the Community as our way of saying “THANK YOU” for your past (and future) support of LRA!
As this is a Fetish Ball, there will be a...
Apr 16, 2009
Need to ready your leathers before CLAW or IML? Want to learn to shine your dominant's boots?
You are cordially invited to the first annual Chicago Bootblack Skillshare to be held Sunday, April 19 from 9:00am-5:00pm at a few locations throughout Chicago.
We have an action-packed day planned for you including: - a visit to "Bootblack Heaven" for supplies - time spent learning, sharing, and refining skills - a bootblack potluck, complete with chocolate cake! - a visit to the...
Apr 16, 2009
At the most recent Bootblack Night for LRA, we had two special events happen that we are proud to share with you.
The first is that pony, International Ms. Bootblack 2009 (IMsBB), presented Rick Storer, Executive Director of the Leather Archives and Museum, with a check for $300.00. As part of her IMsBB duties, pony will be donating all tips and donations gathered in the course of her bootblacking duties to the Leather Archives, to show support for the wonderful work that they...
Apr 16, 2009
PLEASE NOTE: Due to widespread interest in The Roundtable, both the meeting for slaves, submissives & bottoms and the meeting for Masters-Mistresses, Dominants & Tops will now meet the 3rd Saturday of each month.
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LRA and GD2 Present
THE ROUNDTABLE
For Masters-Mistresses/ Dominants/ Tops
For Slaves/Submissives/ Bottoms
Saturday, April 18, 2009
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Leather Rose Association (LRA)
Chicago, Illinois
www.lra-chicago. org
FREE
Open to...
Apr 10, 2009
*feel free to forward where appropriate*
Spring is here. So you know what that means. It means it's time to celebrate the change of weather and our new title holder!
pony is an award-winning bootblack whose work is well respected in her home communities of Chicago, Illinois and Louisville, Kentucky. she was recently named International Ms. Bootblack 2009 (IMsBB) at the International Ms. Leather conference, held in San Francisco, California in March of...
Apr 6, 2009
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Spring is here. So you know what that means... Means it's time to celebrate changing of the weather (recent snow not withstanding), and welcoming our new title holder!
pony is an award-winning bootblack whose work is well respected in her home communities of Chicago, Illinois and Louisville, Kentucky. she was recently named International Ms. Bootblack 2009 (IMsBB) at the International Ms. Leather conference, held in San...
Mar 24, 2009
LRA member and resident bootblack pony, was named International Ms. Bootblack 2009 at the International Ms. Leather conference recently held in San Francisco, California.
Additionally, pony was awarded the "Hearts and Spirit Award" for her outstanding committment to both the art of bootblacking and the Leather lifestyle.
Please join the members of LRA as we congradulate one of our own on her outstanding win. We look forward to her continued service throughout her title year!!
Mar 9, 2009
*feel free to forward where appropriate*
Spring is almost here, so if you haven't been to LRA for Bootblack Night recently, now is your chance. Come out, bring your boots (or other items) to be cared for by our resident bootblacks, starting their second year of bootblack service at LRA. And come out for a send off for pony as she prepares to compete at IMsL!
About our bootblacks:
pony is a bootblack whose work is well respected in her home community of Louisville, KY and her adopted...
Feb 20, 2009
Our Members Meeting will be on Saturday, March 14 from 6-8pm. We sincerely
hope you will be able to attend this very important meeting, as your vote
is needed for 2 different topics. Members must be present to vote. The
agenda items are listed below:
Change to the LRA By-Laws: Reschedule the date of elections from the
second (2nd) Saturday in June to the fourth (4th) Saturday in July. A
vote from the membership is required to make this change.
The results of the Membership Special....
Feb 20, 2009
The LRA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that our club has been nominated for the Pantheon of Leather Small Club of the Year Award. This is a community serice award nomination. The award winner will be decided by a selection panel and be based on community service in the last year. They looked for nominees who had made contributions that directly affected the Leather community in a positive way. And guess what? They found the LRA! Woo Woo!
Award winners will be announced during an...
Feb 20, 2009
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GD2 and LRA Present
THE ROUNDTABLE: Slaves/Submissives/Bottoms
Self Identification -- What Am I and How Did I Get Here?
Facilitated by slave kelly and Rica
Saturday, February 21, 2009
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Galleria Domain Two (GD2)
Chicago, Illinois
FREE
Open to All 21+ w/ID
RSVP preferred but not required
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You do NOT need to be a member of GD2 or LRA to attend.
Please send RSVPs to...
Jan 24, 2009
LRA, successor to one of Chicago's oldest BDSM clubs, is pleased to announce that it will be offering instruction on the ins and outs of being a Dungeon Monitor.
This event will be held Saturday, January 31, 2009, 5:00pm at LRA.
Dungeon safety is an ever present concern among those involved with BDSM. This event is being offered those who would like to get basic information on what is involved with being a DM, what to look for, what to expect, what to do, and also, what not to do. We...
Jan 17, 2009
THE DOMINANT/TOP ROUNDTABLE
Self Identification: What Am I and How Did I Get Here?
Facilitated by Min and MztrsCarol
Saturday, January 17, 2009
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
LRA
Chicago, IL
FREE
Open to All 21+
Sponsored by GD2 and the LRA
www.galleriadomain.org
www.lra-chicago.org
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GD2 and LRA are proud to announce a means for those involved in the lifestyle to meet, share and learn in a safe, controlled and private environment. Whether you are a...
Jan 2, 2009
Members and Friends,
2008 was a great year for LRA, save for one "unfortunate incident" (*smile*). We look forward to what 2009 will bring. We could not have done what we've done this year without your support and dedication to making LRA one of the best clubs around.
Over the past year, we've made several strides in service to both our members and the community.
On the education front, we introduced our successful "Take of Kink" demo, where...
Dec 20, 2008
New Year's Eve at LRA!
2008 is almost over. Time to bring the New Year in with a Bang! Or a smack. Or a spank. Or a............well, you figure it out. We had a good year (overall), but we are really looking forward to 2009 with more debauchery and perversion, along with some information and education thrown in.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008, come out and ring in the New Year at LRA. We are offering a New Years Eve dinner on New Years Eve. ...
Dec 18, 2008
Galleria Domain II and the Leather Rose Association proudly present:
The Roundtable
GD2 and LRA are proud to announce a means for those involved in the lifestyle to meet, share and learn in a safe, controlled and private environment. So come out and share with us your knowledge, ask your questions, or maybe even meet someone new to the lifestyle whom you might able to assist, perhaps in the same way someone assisted you (or you wished you would).
How will this program work?
On the...
Dec 11, 2008
As our Holiday gift to members and friends, we are offering you the chance to renew your membership or purchase a new membership at a discounted rate. This special has traditionaly run throughout the month of December. In light of our unexpected 2 week closing, we are beginning this offer on 12/12/08 and running it through 1/31/09.
If renewing your membership, your renewal rate will begin on the day after your current membership expires. You can either pay for your renewal in full or remit...
Dec 6, 2008
Hello All,
As you have read by now, LRA is back open for business as usual. As has become our mantra as of late, yet it is nonetheless VERY sincere and heartfelt, we do want to thank everyone for their support, encouragement and good vibes during this time. The well wishes from the Chicago community, along with comments from other areas around the country, have served to remind us that we are truly not alone. What affects one of us, affects all of us, if I may borrow a phrase.
We...
Dec 5, 2008
We are officially open. The Cease and Desist Order has been voided and we are back open as of TONIGHT (Friday Dec 5th)!!! THANK YOU to all who patiently supported us as we worked to get this resolved!
Yes Rosebuds, there IS a Santa Claus! He gave me and all the naughty, evil and lovely members of our board exactly what we wanted this Christmas! Our club is once again able to resume normal operations. Woo hoo!
So, get out your long (candy) canes, your jingling (slave)...
Dec 3, 2008
LRA, successor to one of Chicago's oldest BDSM clubs, is pleased to announce that it will be offering instruction on the ins and outs of being a Dungeon Monitor. The training will be held Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 4:00pm. The location for this training has been changed to:
Leather Archives & Museum 6418 N. Greenwood Ave Chicago, IL 60626
(less than 3 blocks from LRA).
We want to thank the LA&M in advance for agreeing to host this event at their facility.
Dungeon...
Nov 17, 2008
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or something else we hope that you can join us on December 13th as we herald in the holiday season.
Now for the details:
*This is a members only event. Each member may bring up to 2 guests to share some holiday cheer. Join now and you too can celebrate the holidays with friends both old and new!
*Takes place during regular club hours.
*$15 Optional grab bag. Oh the evil stocking stuffers one can buy for $15!
What we need...
Oct 30, 2008
LRA, successor to one of Chicago's oldest BDSM clubs, is pleased to announce that it will be offering instruction on the ins and outs of being a Dungeon Monitor.
Dungeon safety is an ever present concern among those involved with BDSM. This event is being offered those who would like to get basic information on what is involved with being a DM, what to look for, what to expect, what to do, and also, what not to do.
So whether you actually want to be a Dungeon...
Oct 28, 2008
LRA hosts a monthly Friday Bootblack Night. This is a chance for you to bring us your boots and have them cared for and shined up by one of our resident bootblacks! If you have never been to one of our bootblack nights or haven't been in a while, this is the perfect opportunity for you to come out and enjoy a night of fun and frolic as well as experience something uniquely leather.
LRA is proud to host two wonderful boot blacks - Riley and pony.
Riley Johnson is a Chicago-based educator,...
