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International Mr. Leather calendar of events
2005-05-25

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Thursday, May 26

IML registration, through Sunday - Pick up your weekend packages at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, beginning Thursday afternoon.

Bar Loop Bus Service Begins - Sorry, but transportation passes WILL NOT be available for those who do not purchase a weekend package.

IML Opening Ceremonies/Meet the Contestants

Presented by Recon.com

Doors open at 8 p.m. - Begins at 9 p.m., Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level - Grand Ballroom

Leather in Recovery Meetings

Thursday 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and 11p.m.-12 a.m., Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower-Bronze Level, Water Tower

Friday, May 27

Leather Market Opening Day

Noon - 7:00 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level - Riverside Center

$2 donation, all proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum.

International Mr. Bootblack 2005 Contest

Friday – Sunday, Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower-Gold Level, Riverside Center

Leather in Recovery Meetings

Friday 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and 11 p.m.-12 a.m., Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower-Bronze Level, Water Tower

Saturday, May 28

Leather Market - 11:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m., Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level - Riverside Center, $2 donation, all proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum.

Leather in Recovery Meetings

Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 11 p.m. - 12 a.m., Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower-Bronze Level, Water Tower

International Mr. Bootblack 2005 Contest

Friday – Sunday, Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower-Gold Level, Riverside Center

'Pecs and Personality' ( Physique Prejudging )

Presented by Interactive Male.com

Hyatt Regency - Grand Ballroom

Doors open at 8 p.m. - Begins at 9 p.m., Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level - Grand Ballroom

Sunday, May 29

Leather Market - Hours 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level - Riverside Center

$2 donation, all proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum.

International Mr. Bootblack 2005 Contest

Friday – Sunday, Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower - Gold Level, Riverside Center

Leather in Recovery Meetings

Sunday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 11p.m. - 12 a.m., Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower-Bronze Level, Water Tower

International Mr. Leather 2005 Contest

Presented by Miller Lite

Navy Pier 600 East Grand, Chicago

Doors open at 4:00 p.m. - Contest starts at 5:00 p.m.

Salute! IML Closing Ceremonies

Presented by Leatherwerks

Doors open at 10:00 p.m. - Starts at 11:00 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level - Grand Ballroom

IML Victory Celebration Party

House of Blues - 329 N. Dearborn

After the contest 'til 4 a.m. - This is the first place to see the IML 2005 winners.

Monday, May 30

Leather Market - 11:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level - Riverside Center

$2 donation, all proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum.

Leather in Recovery Meetings

Monday 4 p.m. - 5p.m.

Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower-Bronze Level, Water Tower

IML Black & Blue Ball

Excalibur, 632 N. Dearborn Chicago, 8 p.m. - 4 a.m.


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