2014-02-19 Mr. San Diego Eagle Contest Moves From Eagle Bar To Sunset Temple
February 20-23, 2014:
From Russ Mortenson Boyd:
The Mr. SD Eagle Contest Producers are happy to announce that The Leather Foundation is once again the beneficiary of this years contest. We are also excited to announce that after the huge turnouts packing the San Diego Eagle for the last three years resulting in some folks not ever getting in to see the event...
Jammed nut-to-butt, every year.
...The Mr. San Diego Eagle Contest is moving to the nearby Sunset Temple, which is a couple of blocks from the Eagle, and right across University Avenue from the Birch North Park Theater:
Just a five minute walk from the Eagle.
Sunset Temple
3911 Kansas Street
San Diego, CA 92104
Here is a Google Map.
The expanded 4 day event will begin with Eagle appreciation night recognizing those who served the San Diego Leather Community or have served as Mr. SD Eagle, hosted by Producer Russ Boyd and Mr. SD Eagle 2013 Robert Rodriguez on Thursday February 20, 2014 8pm at the SD Eagle. SD Eagle Owner, Sir Nicolas has ensured us the regular drink specials will remain intact throughout the weekend including $3.00 well drinks till 9pm.
The fun continues 8pm Friday February 21 at San Diego’s Sunset Temple in with the Meet-n-greet. Which as noted in The Leather Journal's original story, Rob Rodriguez has added an all star fashion show and gear auction, to give the crowd more time to socialize with the judges, contestants and one another in what we are sure is going to be a true a taste of San Diego Leather hospitality! This will be the first time The San Diego Eagle contest features a Men and Women of Leather fashion show and auction. The show will feature some of the nations HOTTEST leather folk including 2 international, 1 national and a slew of local title holders including Ms Sanctuary Leather 2013 Shae Flanigan and So Cal Leather Woman 2012 Melissa Miles wearing leather from designers 665, Mankind Clothing and With Leather Love, which is owned by Mr. San Diego Leather 2010 Anthony Rollar. Cover is $10.00 with proceeds benefitting The Leather Foundation.
The party will continue at the Sunset Temple at 8 pm Saturday Night. Roxy Bleu will emcee the Mr. San Diego Eagle Contest while the city's hottest hunks vie for the title of Mr. San Diego Eagle. Mr SD Eagle 2013 Robert Rodriguez is working hard to recruit local Leathermen and bar patrons to compete. So far the list for this years contest is no exception! The Judging panel this year is also truly stellar! Producer Russ Boyd has brought in the big guns this year recruiting International Mr. Leather 2013 Andy Cross, Mr. International Deaf Leather boy Richard, American Leatherman 2013 Aaron Duke, Mr. San Diego Leather 2013 Eli Correa, Ms San Diego Leather Colt, Mr. Eagle LA 2013 Bill Robertroy, Mr. Minneapolis Eagle 2013 Ryan Brown to judge the contest! Cover is $10.00 with proceeds benefitting The Leather Foundation.
The weekend will wind down with a Titleholder victory brunch from 11 am - 2 pm once again at Sunset Temple. Cover is $10.00 with proceeds benefitting The Leather Foundation and includes bottomless Mimosas.
Weekend passes are available for $25 and VIP Tickets, which include priority seating and VIP Bar at Sunset Temple, are available for $40. All Tickets are available at Eventbrite or at the San Diego Eagle, from Russ Boyd or Rob Rodriguez. Proceeds for the weekend will benefit various funds at The Leather Foundation. For more information please go to www.theleatherfoundation.com. The Leather Foundation a San Diego based 501C(3) charity whose purpose is to provide aid to the local Leather community, addressing unmet welfare, health and safety issues unique to Leather community members.
MORE NEWS ABOUT..... The Mr. San Diego Eagle 2014 contest will be bigger than ever. “It will be a 4-day event for the entire leather community,” says Robb Rodriguez the current Mr. San Diego Eagle. The event runs from February 20 to 23.
The main contest activities will held at Sunset Temple auditorium. “We’re moving the venue of the contest to the Sunset Temple because we’re expecting a large crowd to attend. Already we’ve heard from people from as far away as Phoenix that they’re going to attend. And one of our judges is from Minnesota while another is from Georgia.”
The 7 judges for this year's contest are an all-star group of titleholders. Head judge will be International Mr. Leather Andy Cross. Other judges are: American Leatherman Aaron Duke, Mr. International Deaf Leather boy Richard, Mr. San Diego Leather2013 /Mr. San Diego Eagle 2012 Eli Correa, Ms. San Diego Leather 2013 Colt Everyday, Eagle LA Mr. Leather 2013 Bill Robertroy and Mr. Minneapolis Eagle 2013 Ryan Brown.
Another change in the Mr. San Diego Eagle 2014 schedule is that the traditional Friday Meet and Greet will feature a leather fashion show and auction. “We all know that the meet and greet can be deadly,” comments contest producer Russ Mortenson Boyd. "We want to make it more of an activity of more than a 10 minute in and out." Rob has arranged for a fashion show that will present leather/kink fashions for the upcoming year, with some pieces available for purchase (the model not included). Already 10 stores have signed up to provide leather apparel for the show.
The contest events will kick off on Thursday, Feb. 20, with an Eagle appreciation night. Hosted by Robb and Russ, both of whom are Mr. San Diego Eagles, the night will recognize those who have served the San Diego leather/kink community over the years by holding activities at the San Diego Eagle or are Mr. San Diego Eagle titleholders. The appreciation night will be held at the San Diego Eagle bar.
Friday, Feb. 21 will be the Meet and Greet/Leather Fashion Show and Auction. This will be a fundraiser for The Leather Foundation so a $10 cover will be charged. It will be held at the Sunset Temple and begins at 8 pm.
Saturday, Feb, 22, will be the Mr. San Diego Eagle Contest at the Sunset Temple.MORE NEWS ABOUT..... The Mr. San Diego Eagle 2014 contest will be bigger than ever. “It will be a 4-day event for the entire leather community,” says Robb Rodriguez the current Mr. San Diego Eagle. The event runs from February 20 to 23.
The main contest activities will be moved from the San Diego Eagle bar to the nearby Sunset Temple auditorium. “We’re moving the venue of the contest to the Sunset Temple because we’re expecting a large crowd to attend. Already we’ve heard from people from as far away as Phoenix that they’re going to attend. And one of our judges is from Minnesota while another is from Georgia.”
The 7 judges for this year's contest are an all-star group of titleholders. Head judge will be International Mr. Leather Andy Cross. Other judges are: American Leatherman Aaron Duke, Mr. International Deaf Leather boy Richard, Mr. San Diego Leather2013 /Mr. San Diego Eagle 2012 Eli Correa, Ms. San Diego Leather 2013 Colt Everyday, Eagle LA Mr. Leather 2013 Bill Robertroy and Mr. Minneapolis Eagle 2013 Ryan Brown.
Another change in the Mr. San Diego Eagle 2014 schedule is that the traditional Friday Meet and Greet will feature a leather fashion show and auction. “We all know that the meet and greet can be deadly,” comments contest producer Russ Mortenson Boyd. We want to make it more of an activity of more than a 10 minute in and out. Rob has arranged for a fashion show that will present leather/kink fashions for the upcoming year, with some pieces available for purchase (without the model). Already 10 stores have signed up to make leather apparel available for the show.
The contest event will kick off on Thursday, Feb. 20, with an Eagle appreciation night. Hosted by Robb and Russ, both of whom are Mr. San Diego Eagles, the night will recognize those who have served the San Diego leather/kink community over the years by holding activities at the San Diego Eagle or are Mr. San Diego Eagle titleholders. The appreciation night will be held at the San Diego Eagle bar.
Friday, Feb. 21 will be the Meet and Greet/Leather Fashion Show and Auction. This will be a fundraiser for The Leather Foundation so a $10 cover will be charged. It will be held at the Sunset Temple and begins at 8 pm.
Saturday, Feb, 22, will be the Mr. San Diego Eagle Contest at the Sunset Temple. It starts at 8 P.M. The MC will be the ever popular Ms. Roxie Blue of San Diego. The contest will also be a fundraiser for The Leather Foundation with a $10 cover charge.
The final activity for this year’s contest will be a “Brunch with the Titleholders” from 11 A.M.to 2 P.M. at Sunset Temple. The charge there is $10 featuring bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys. The brunch is not included but it will be quiet reasonable.
For those that wish, there will be weekend passes available for a total of $30 and there will be VIP tickets for $40. All tickets can be purchased at the San Diego Eagle or with Russ Mortenson Boyd and Robb Rodriquez. For those wishing to purchase their tickets with a credit card this can be accomplished either with Russ or Robb.
Come join in the historic Mr. San Diego Eagle 2014 contest. Starting at 8 P.M. the MC will be the ever popular Ms. Roxie Blue of San Diego. The contest will also be a fundraiser for The Leather Foundation with a $10 cover charge.
The final activity for this year’s contest will be a “Brunch with the Titleholders” from 11 A.M.to 2 P.M. at Sunset Temple. The charge there is $10 featuring bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys. The brunch is not included but it will be quiet reasonable.
For those that wish, there will be weekend passes available for a total of $30 and there will be VIP tickets for $40. All tickets can be purchased at the San Diego Eagle or with Russ Mortenson Boyd and Robb Rodriquez. For those wishing to purchase their tickets with a credit card this can be accomplished either with Russ or Robb.
Volunteer opportunities are provided.
Come join in the historic Mr. San Diego Eagle 2014 contest.
Mr. San Diego Eagle 2014 -- IT'S OFFICIAL....... The 7 judges for this year's contest are an all star group of titleholders. Head judge will be International Mr. Leather Andy Cross. Other judges are: American Brotherhood Aaron Duke, Mr. International Deaf Leather boy Richard, Mr. San Diego Leather/Mr. San Diego Eagle 2012 Eli Correa, Ms. San Diego Leather Colt Everyday, Mr. Eagle LA Bill Robertroy and Mr. Minneapolis Eagle Ryan Brown.
I am very excited to have such high profile leaders of the leather community serve as judges for our contest. The event will be the Weekend of February 21 and 22. Mark your calendars to be with us and watch for more details. -- Russ Boyd, contest producer.
HAVE YOU GOTTEN YOUR TICKET(S) FOR THE MR. SAN DIEGO EAGLE 2014 CONTEST WEEKEND? They are on sale from any of your Eagle bartenders, Robb Rodriguez or Russ Mortenson Boyd. You can also buy them on line through Eventbrite.com. They can also be purchased at the door, if any are available.
There are three levels of tickets. VIP for $40. General for $25 and Single Day event for $10.
The Mr. San Diego Eagle 2014 contest weekend line up of events is: Friday, Feb 21, the Meet and Greet and Leather/kink fashion show; Saturday, Feb 22, is the Mr. San Diego Eagle 2014 contest; Sunday, Feb 23, is the Victory Brunch. All events are at the Sunset Temple on Kansas St. in North Park.
