Category Archives: The Eagle

Befriending Leathermen

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Justin Shaddix

I randomly came across this piece about the NYC Eagle and wanted to share with all of you.  Made in 2007 (the year Rick held the title of Mr. Eagle), the short documentary explores New York’s leather bar and is … Continue reading →

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Images from STUFF IT!

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Justin Shaddix

Last week’s fundraiser STUFF IT held at the NYC Eagle by Mr Eagle 2012, A.C. Demidont, was a bulging success!  Selling raffle tickets was surprisingly easy since many Leathermen are so willing and accustomed to donating to charitable events.  I … Continue reading →

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Fierce Fetish Video

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Justin Shaddix

Remember when I referenced a top secret video project going on at the Eagle?  Well friends today is the BIG REVEAL. Filmed entirely at the Eagle NYC, this is Q’s (aka MISS DOLLHEAD) epic music video showcasing his talents as … Continue reading →

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It’s There, Go Play

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Justin Shaddix

A bright and sunny Sunday morning is a weird time to be outside the Eagle.  The sidewalk that’s usually shadowy with red tinted light is now blindingly bright in the sun.  Big metal blast doors cover the Eagle’s entryways and … Continue reading →

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Boots In The Night

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Justin Shaddix

I stand on the subway platform in my boots and leather vest waiting in the heat for the next train headed west.  Two hipster gays across the tracks stare and whisper something to each other as we all mutually check … Continue reading →

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Folsom Street East

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Justin Shaddix

I was amazed at how many shirtless men were crammed into that single city block on the Sunday of Folsom Street East. The kinky leather street festival that’s the little brother to the San Fran event, took place on Sunday … Continue reading →

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The Deceptive Damage of Progress

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Justin Shaddix

Once when walking with a friend through the increasingly sketchy streets on the way to the Eagle for his first visit there, my friend glanced around at the rundown buildings and empty lots and remarked, “It’s rather…remote over here.” Situated … Continue reading →

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CHOMP and The Case for Wearing Gear

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Justin Shaddix

Last weekend I attended the second annual CHOMP dinner, a leather benefit for NYC’s LGBT Center’s HIV Services.  This event organized by Team Eagle, a brave group of kinky folks who do a 3 day, 275 mile ride from Boston … Continue reading →

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Guide for a Typical CODE Night

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Justin Shaddix

Recently it has come to my attention that my readership has been expanding to include folks not in the leather scene, straights, and grandmas.  These readers are very interested in what goes on in the leather community and have been … Continue reading →

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CLASH of the GEAR

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Justin Shaddix

I’m a loyal patron of the NYC Eagle.  It’s our last remaining outpost in the leather wilderness and the guys who own and run it are great and great to our community.  I look forward to Thursday CODE every week … Continue reading →

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