Ms. San Francisco Leather 2009

Congratulations, Lance Holman.

mollena — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:45:34 +0000

I thought it was making history that we had two Black titleholders holding the titles for the Mr. and Ms. San Francisco Leather.

Then Lance informed me that no, he is in fact, the first Black man to win the title.

EVER.

The FIRST. Since the year nineteen hundred and seventy nine.

Onward.

Congratulations, Lance, on making history.

Mr. San Francisco Leather 2010!

mollena — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:49:52 +0000

I’ll see you at the Awards Dinner (I get to help!) and at the Contest! (I get to help there, too!)

Tickets for the Weekend Package - Purchase Tickets
Or in person @ Chaps on 18th St.
Leather Etc on Folsom & 8th

Friday March 5, 44th Annual SF Bay Area Community Awards Dinner
44th Annual SF Bay Area Leather Community Awards Dinner & 2010 Mr. SF Leather Contestants Meet & Greet & Fantasies Doors Open at 6:00 pm at the Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market St.
$30 Adv. and $35 Door Purchase Tickets

Saturday March 6, 32nd Mr. SF Leather Contest
2010 Mr. SF Leather Contest
Doors Open at 7:00 pm
at the Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market St.
$20 Adv. and $25 Door Purchase Tickets

Sunday March 7, 44th Victory Beer Bust
To Be Announced – save your weekend package tickets

IMsL Program Ad Help!

mollena — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:33:58 +0000

I am running for International Ms. Leather, which is an amazing gathering happening from April 15th – 18th here in foggy San Francisco!

In addition to the contest itself, which is a way for the Leather Community to come together, celebrate our pride in Leather and award the “International Ms. Leather” sash to a contestant, there are many opportunities for folks to participate in supporting the event.

And…even more AWESOME…support me as I run for the title!

There is a program book that is provided to all attendees, and if you want your business to be featured in it, there is still time.

Link to IMsL Program Book Information is here!

(PLEASE NOTE! The deadline as noted in the form

DOES NOT APPLY if you are supporting me as a contestant. You have until the end of this week!)

Please note! If you mention in your ad that you support my Run for International Ms. Leather you will receive 10% off of the list prices!

Even if you don’t have a business, if you just want to wish me luck, please do consider taking out a small business card sized ad! With your “Contestant Support Discount” it is only $45 and is much appreciated!

Artwork for the programs and questions relating to layout can be sent to [ProgramBook (at) IMsL (dot) org]

General questions about dates and rates can be sent to [advertising (at) IMsL (dot) org]

And if you missed my fundraiser, or just want to help out a little, Please click on the

Button on the right over there!

Let’s get rollin’ y’all!

‘Eclipse’ Play Party THIS Friday!

mollena — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:07:10 +0000

ECLIPSE Women & TransFolk Play party!

Friday, March 5 2010
8:00PM – 1:00AM

Hosted by Ms. Cat & Ajax
Friday, March 5th 8pm-1am at the SF Citadel
Admission: $25

ECLIPSE IS BACK! If you haven’t been to an Eclipse party – what are you waiting for? Eclipse is a powerful gathering of Women and Trans perverts…all eager to indulge. The intoxicating energy at Eclipse has become known for its intensity and there’s always a surprise to keep our guests on their toes….er knees? In our 3rd year, we’re hotter than ever with fresh music, more presenters, and new themes to help inspire your fantasies! If your in the women’s’ community or ever wanted to get connected, Eclipse if the place to be with our interactive entertainment.

This month we’re gearing up for International Ms. Leather (IMsL) with a surprise presenter! Come and meet this year’s IMsL contestants and start negotiations early for your IMsL scenes.

ABOUT THE SPACE - The SF Citadel provides a safe space for Women & Trans-People to play on state-of-the-art dungeon equipment. Better known as the Bay Area’s Premiere Community Dungeon, with dual levels and 5,400 square feet of play space, the SF Citadel is a sex-positive and volunteer-ran centerpiece of the BDSM Community. We provide the sexy music, water, snacks, and safer sex supplies…you provide yourselves and whatever toys make you tingle. Come alone, come partnered, or bring a group of friends.

VOLUNTEERS – Work just 1 hour and receive free entry! We need volunteers for door, set-up, clean-up, and for those who have training or previous experience in cashier or dungeon monitoring (DMs). To volunteer, e-mail: eclipse@sfcitadel.org

ADMISSION POLICY - You must be a Citadel member to attend. Memberships can be obtained at the door on the night of the party, (2 guests per 1 member allowed). Annual membership cost is $10. Sorry, those who are bio-male AND identify as such in their daily life will not be admitted. Must be 18+ to attend with valid ID required. More information at SF Citadel

~Ms. Cat & Ajax

Eclipse in 2010!

*Friday, May 7th Spring Hook-up!

*Friday, June 25th Pride!

*Sunday, September 26th Folsom!

*December Holiday Un-Wrapping (Date: TBA)

THANK YOU!

mollena — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:23:48 +0000

Not Yo Mama’s Tea Party raised over $800 for our charities and the Ms. SF Leather Fundraiser!

THANK YOU to everyone who attended, bid, and made the event a success in spite of the drizzle!

Check out the full gallery here, with thanks to Rich Trove for his photography

Not Yo Mama’s Tea Party!

mollena — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:11:31 +0000

We have Art from Lochai…Bellydancing from Mistress Selina Raven…Appearances by Alotta Boutte…penitential spankings from Sister of Perpetual Indulgence Sister Mable Syrup and Rubber Chicken Spankings from Froghole The Clown…Tea Demonstrations and rope bondage demos… beautiful harp music provided LIVE by Ms. Beth Powell…and SO much more cool shit!

Silent Auction Items that include BEAUTIFUL fetish and Bondage photography…a life coaching session, Legal help, Massage…and the chance to negotiate a scene with Mo Williams, Ms. SF Leather 2009!

You will NOT WANT TO MISS this kickass party!

Congratulations, Lance!

mollena — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:29:52 +0000

Yeah baby!

Mr. Powerhouse 2010

and looking as good as he wanna be!

Meet the Ms. SF Leather sash!

mollena — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:02:36 +0000

SAVE THE DATE! “Not Yo’ Mamas Tea Party” is coming!

mollena — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:45:14 +0000

An outrageous tea party is hitting the ground on SUNDAY February 21st!

Tea! Tea demos! Bondage! Bondage Demos! Silent auction! Loud-Ass auction! Celebrity Guests! RUBBER CHICKEN SPANKINGS!

Divas and Deviants all mixing it up to help raise funds for LYRIC, The Transgender Law Center Crowded Fire Theater Company and

the Ms. SF Leather Travel Fund!

Watch this space for details!

Not Yo’ Mama’s Tea Party!

Sinday February 21st

The Austin Law Group

Law Office of Shannan K. Rapoport

799 Castro Street San Francisco, CA

2:00 PM ~ 6:00 PM

Stay tuned!!

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POC @ LLC: Help me Tell Your Truth!

mollena — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:04:42 +0000

I am deeply honored and delighted to have been invited to present and share at the Leather Leadership Conference XIV this April 9th-11th , in Detroit, Michigan! I am sure some of you will be in attendance, but I know that not everyone can do so.

I’m asking for your input, you thoughts, and your experiences.

I am presenting two classes that deal with the intricacies of being a “minority” and also a part of the BDSM and Leather Communities. I have, in my years within the BDSM and Leather Communities, spoken to hundreds of people on these topics, and I certainly enjoy incorporating folk’s experiences in my presentations.

If you’d like to share you story, your thoughts and feelings, please click on the “contact me” form to the left, and sound off! The good, the bad, the ugly and the downright WTF Hilarious, I want them all. When responding, please affirm that you agree to let me relay your story in part or in its entirety, and whether or you you wish to be specifically credited or remain anonymous.

Please spread the word!

Presentations for the

Leather Leadership Conference 2010

Being a Person of Color in the BDSM Community

While some kinksters embrace their Leather lifestyle with ease and nary a look back, others of us face difficult paths towards the leather lifestyle that are fraught with many pitfalls. One’s religious, cultural and racial heritage can add myriad layers and nuances to the process. Though some may view the Leather Community as a Utopian, Egalitarian enclave, it actually is a microcosm, full of all of the twists, turns, fears and hopes that haunt and inspire the rest of the world.

In this class, we will discuss some of the issues facing minorities as their numbers grow within the public BDSM community. Stereotyping? Racism? Classism? “Not in our Community!” you say? Think again. The speaker will share her own experiences in coming to terms with being a Black female with submissive and slave tendencies, and still reconciling those feelings with feelings of isolation, guilt, desire, loss and an intense need to be true to her path. EVERYONE is encouraged to attend; share your experiences or learn about the experiences of others in an open, accepting environment.

BDSM & POC: WTF?

Creating A “safe space” for us to practice our BDSM, Kink and Leather lifestyles is often what binds us together as a Community. As the Community expands and grows, there are old struggles that are cast in a new light. while inclusivity of the full spectrum of humanity is often sought within our Community, the fact is that POC are often underrepresented. For many of us, it is difficult to “come out” into the BDSM community. How much more difficult is it when you come into a community that bears little resemblance to your circle of friends, a party whree you are the only non-white person in the place? WTF can you do when you aren’t yourself a POC but absolutely wish to welcome all kinksters into your organization, group or event?

This discussion will embrace what it is that the BDSM and Leather community can do to create a safer space for POC, and empowering POC to take space, create space and maintain integrity. There is sure as hell not “One True Way” and there are sure to be bumps and bruises along the way. But opening yourself up for those risks with compassion and respect from all points of view will help us to discover WTF we can do as individuals, as groups, as organizations, as a Community…to be truly and openly inclusive.