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Monday, August 11, 2008

Over at our VOD page (Video on Demand with PPVNetworks), they have added some old BearFilms favourites however they have been redigitized, these being 'Woof!' and 'California Bears'.

"Woof! - Announcing our brand-spanking-new video, fresh from the guys at BearFilms. Woof! is nearly 2 hours of steamy sex with 13 hot Bears and Cubs! Redigitzed for optimal playback! And 'California Bears' - we've got over two hours as well of sweaty Bears getting it on at the Lone Star in San Francisco and all over LA. These frisky husky hunks sure had a good time and we know you will too! Redigitized as well".

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008

If you ever plan to head on over to San Francisco, there's certain things you must do. Take a picture of yourself on the corner of Haight & Ashbury, walk the Golden Gate bridge, hang out with the Bears of San Francisco at the Lone Star Saloon, and on Friday night, play bingo with The Sisters of Perpertual Indulgence.

The sisters work very closely with the Bear community in San Francisco and for IBR they are managing 2 fundraisers. Visit their site to learn more about these hairy nuns and find out what's on their upcoming schedule of angelic good deeds.

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Friday, August 31, 2007

Men in Gear has on their site "Get off your ass... get off that computer... get geared up... go out! We’re looking for men with: leather/latex pants, vests, shirts, uniforms, jackets, boots, biker gear, gloves, harnesses, collars, cuffs, armbands, jocks, jeans, man smells, hoods, sports gear, cigars... Men in Gear organizes a few nights a month for men to gear up and meet at local bars", and every Wednesday, they have Bears in Gear at the Lone Star Saloon in San Francisco, CA. "With drink specials and a fun, relaxed and cruisey vibe at San Francisco's Biker n' Bear bar. Bike parking right in front. Cigar/smoking patio in back. Rotating DJ’s include DJ Liebe rocking the house. David, Men in Gear founder, will be bartending and mixing strong drinks".

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Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Press Release: "Hairrison Street Fair - Bear Week starts saturday with over 3 dozen events in San Francisco, CA! Since the very beginning, the idea was for the Hairrison fair to be a centerpiece of a whole bunch of fun, good-spirited events, something that would compliment, not compete, with other Bear events and allow lots of other groups and businesses to participate. These 'other' events now span 10 days and nights with dozens of events at bars, clubs, restaurants, dance halls, theaters - even busses and a palace! The week begins on Saturday afternoon with the South Bay Bears beer bust at the Lone Star. Then in the evening is the Hairrison Opening Night Party at The Grind and across the street is KumaSF presents Basket. With a Hairrison Charity Bear Tag you'll get into The Grind for free and Basket at a discount. You'll also get free and discounted admission and other savings and the commemorative Hairrison tshirt with your Bear Tag purchase plus our coupon book good for freebies and savings at local bars, restaurants and merchants. Discounted rates are available in out host hotel for Bear Tag holders. Proceeds from Bear Tag sales help us support our charity partners.

Hairrison Street Fair and Bear Week Program: hot off the presses is the official program for the Hairrison Street Fair complete with the schedule of all the events that make up San Francisco Bear Week. With more than three dozen events surrounding the fair, you'll want to pick up a copy to keep track of all the goings on around Labour Day weekend and the fair.

Copies are available in bars and stores both around the Castro and where ever you find Bears hanging out. You can also download a copy here as a PDF file".

Bear Week runs from August 25th thru September 1st.

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Tuesday, August 21, 2007

DJ Reed, aka ToolBeltBear, was our featured TubeBear Bear just a short while back (article here - TubeBear profile) and he's now inviting us to his upcoming Maximus Cigar and Pipe socials (TubeBear profile). Put down your smoke and get a pen as you jot down these following days, time and places: On August 24th, they will be at the Sidewinders Bar in Cathedral City, CA for a beer bust and cigar social. Then on August 25th, they are heading on over to The Barracks bar.

They will also be participating in the Hairrison Street Fair in San Francisco. During Labour day weekend, meet up with the rest of men and the Bears for an afternoon at the Lone Star Saloon on September 1st.

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Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Back in March, I asked the question ~ what ever happened to Dade Ursus...? Well 3 months later I get an email from Dave saying that Dade Ursus (Michael) is alive and well and you just might be able to run into him at the Lone Star Saloon in San Francisco. He has graduated from Commercial Art School and is believed to be working with graphic imagery. Sadly it sounds like he is no longer doing Bear art anymore which is such a shame since his artwork is some of the earliest 'Bear' art that's been around and is still very influential, I'm sure. In any account, Dave said that Dade Ursus is looking really good and that he's one of the nicest guys around. All of that is good to hear.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Bears ~ The Movie (MySpace page - poster) - a documentary by Marc Klasfeld will be showing at the Castro Theatre on June 17th as part of the Frameline festival.

However, there have been some screenings of the film and some reviews have been coming in from some well-respected Bear community members:

"There is a time and place in the development of a community when the true essence and spirit of that community is captured on film. Marc Klasfeld's new and engaging documentary 'Bears' does just that for the expanding Bear Community. Whether you're a Bear yourself, a Bear admirer or just Bear-curious this is the film you don't want to miss in Frameline31" ~ Michael Lumpkin, Frameline Artistic Director.

"The movie 'Bears' goes where no other film has gone before to capture the true essence of the fastest growing part of the Queer community. The film is funny, touching and at times a downright scream! Director Marc Klasfeld gets it right on his depiction of Bears in their natural habitats in addition to the BIG contest finale. If this movie ever opens in West Palm Beach, I am forcing my mother and her mahjong group to see it! Hell, I'll even buy their tickets!" ~ Harry Lit, Castrobear Presents Lazy Bear Weekend - founder and producer.

"Marc Klasfeld's film 'Bears' blissfully captures the playfulness, sexuality, and brotherhood that uniquely binds the Bear community together. As a former BOSF Board and IBR Committee member (but never a contestant) it was a great pleasure and privilege to follow the emotionally diverse journey of six contestants to International Bear Rendezvous 2004. You may already know who wins, but you'll thoroughly enjoy seeing what it takes to win the title International Mr. Bear!" ~ Jeffrey Glover.

"I laughed, I cried, I cringed. An emotional ride to say the least! Very entertaining and very real. And a few surprises for those that know me!" ~ Dave Hayes.

"The movie is entertaining - it's funny, there's some drama, and oh yeah lots of eye candy. Lots. And hell, I'll take this film over Ms. Congeniality any day of the week!" ~ Kevin Murphy.

As well, the Bears of San Francisco will have a Beverage Benefit at the Lone Star Saloon on Saturday, June 16th.

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Thursday, May 3, 2007

Team Bear ~ (B)ears (E)ngaged (A)gainst (R)etroviruses ~ is a group of men who bike 585 miles in 7 days (June 3rd thru the 9th) beginning their road trip in San Francisco and arriving in Los Angeles in order to raise money as well as awareness for those living with HIV and AIDS. Team Bear has a couple of 'Beer Busts' coming up ~ one on May 12th at the Eagle Tavern and then one on May 26th at the Lone Star. For more info, check out the AIDS LifeCycle site.

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Thursday, January 4, 2007

The Lone Star Saloon is a bar in San Francisco, CA and their website has been completely redone, altho not everything is implemented (sounds like PlanetBears).

From their site: "You'll notice we've implemented many changes. The site has been completely redesigned and many new features have been added... there's always something going on at the Lone Star. Check out the calendar for events of interest. We're committed to our community - ok, some of the staff have been briefly committed and later released!". It's always a good thing to release the committed. Also, check out their gallery page of Bearish patrons.