Weekend Update – 06/07/2013

Good Morning Mafia and Happy Friday!

Hope everyone had a great PRIDE last week-Thanks to all who came out and helped raise money for LIKEMe Lighthouse.

Few events going on this weekend and we hope you can come and join in on the fun.

Friday
Another sad farewell, The View on the Hill will be ending it’s operations as we know it now tonight, June 7th. Come say good bye to a KCK original. View On the Hill 204 Orchard St, Kansas City, KS ‎ (913) 281-0833. ‎While the bar has been purchased by another party it is uncertain if it will continue as an LGBT friendly venue.

Saturday
Volleyball weather is in full effect. Join the bears for fun in the sun every Saturday at 9am at Weltner Park of 75th and State Line. All skill levels are welcome. Don’t be afraid to try! If you are not into playing remember you can be an athletic supporter! https://www.facebook.com/events/142434839279379/

Here and Queer at the Nelson Art Gallery. Our very own Mafia member is going to give us a tour of the museum’s gay art for just us bears. Remember admission is FREE!! We will be gathering at the info Desk in the Bloch Building at 11am. https://www.facebook.com/events/584061731611803/
Welcome new members Kelly Shea-Mowrey, Randy Ballard, Magnus Erutan Knight and Ed Shaw. We hope you guys can join us at any of the above events or one in the future.

Stay home and do nothing this weekend…Furrrget about it!

Pride – Weekend Update!

Good Morning Bear Mafia and Happy Friday!

Lots going on this weekend and it looks like Mother Nature it cooperating, so get out have some fun and show your PRIDE!

 

Friday

Pride Fest kicks off @ 6pm with StreetBlast down in Westport. Admittance is free and they have the whole DJ set list lined up. https://www.facebook.com/events/163978917097031/

Want to keep the party hopping? Well join in on the fun at Hamburger Mary’s for Deck Dance @ 8pm til midnight. https://www.facebook.com/events/392362944213974/ $5 cover goes to LikeME Lighthouse fundraiser.

 

Saturday

The sun is shining, the bears will be glowing as the sand will be hot. Join in on the fun at Bear Volleyball. All skill levels are welcome. Whether you are athletic or an athletic supporter, join us at 11:00am Saturday Morning at Weltner Park ,off 75th and State Line. https://www.facebook.com/events/187039571450945/

 

Pride Fest continues on the streets of Westport Road. Come hang out and check out the local entertainers and support the vendors that support us. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kansas-City-Diversity-Coalition/100584923375722

 

Bear Bust-PRIDE! This is a night not to be missed. Join your KC Bear Mafia as we help raise money for LikeME Lighthouse at the Fur Fair. Heart of America Leather and the KC Bear Mafia will have fun and games for you to enjoy all night long. Do not miss out as Bear Bust is the best party night for us Bears in KC. https://www.facebook.com/events/165811296918832/

Sunday

Mafia Movie Day- You can’t party all night, take a break and join us at AMC Ward Parkway @ 10am to check out the new movie “Now You see Me” – you know the one with the Facebook movie guy and God -about magicians. https://www.facebook.com/events/503198483066982/

 

The party continues for Pride at Hamburger Mary’s with the Tiki Tea Dance @ 4pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/456564024414485/

 

And finally wrap up the weekend with the Bears at Greg and Mike’s Backyard Bear Bash, it is BYOB and please bring a side. This is always a good time and a great way to meet new people. Bash starts at 5PM, but we will be there all night- just kidding Greg and Mike 😉 https://www.facebook.com/events/293804710754678/

Those looking to get involved the KC Bear Mafia Fundraising Committee will be hosting a meeting on Google Hangout on Monday June 3rd @ 7pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/205908849558697/?ref=2

Welcome new members Evangelos Beardall, Steven Kisner, Zeke Scroggins and Jonathan DeRaps. WE hope you fellas can join us this weekend as one of these events or one in the future.

Stay home and do nothing this weekend? Furrget about it!

Pride 2013: Bear Bust

RSVP to the Facebook event!

Your Mafia will be on hand running several fun carnival games to raise money for LIKEME Lighthouse! Please join us and celebrate gay pride weekend with the bears!

It’s Mary’s monthly Bear Bust, the largest monthly gathering of bears, cubs, otters, muscle, leather, and all things furry! For PRIDE, Mary brings you the FUR FAIR! Cosponsored by KC’s Bear Mafia and the HOA Leather, it’s a carnival of naughty fun all night long. And bring your cash cause we’re gonna be raising funds for the LIKEME Lighthouse all night long too!

To add to the fun, we’re bringing back 3 of your fave adult entertainers over the last year: Nick Moretti, Chad Brock and Alessio Romero! And DJing for the night, from San Francisco, Bear DJ Rob Conner!

It’s a night of fur and fundraising. And you’re gonna love every minute of it!

21+ only. $5 cover at the door.

Weekend Update – 05/03/2013

Good Morning, KC Bear Mafia! Happy Friday!

Lots going on this weekend and we hope that you can get out and join us at any one of the following events:

~Friday~
Up for a road trip? Well join the Green Country Bears in Tulsa, OK for Tulsa Growl 2! Plenty of time to join in on the fun- click the link for further details. https://www.facebook.com/events/418309314891131/

Tony Stark is back! The bears are checking out Iron Man 3 at AMC Town Center at 7:30pm. Details for the event are here:https://www.facebook.com/events/381351748646035/

~Saturday~
Free Comic Book Day- Today is the day to check out your local comic book stores and check out some awesome comics FOR FREE. Check out our own Mike Sullivan at Pop Culture Comix from 10am-4pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/550757824946834/

Bear Bust Kink-O DeMayo @ Hamburger Marys @9pm. Join the bears this Saturday for Hamburger Marys monthly bear night. That night your KC Bear Mafia will be selling Jell-o shots. So bring your friends, brings your husband, bring everybody! https://www.facebook.com/events/516269745076665/

~Sunday~
Party Cinco de Mayo with HOA’s Kink-O DeMayo this Sunday @ Missie B’s. The party starts at 5pm with games, cigar smoke and raffle. Bueno times to be had. https://www.facebook.com/events/507761009282100/

Welcome new members: Sweetcola Gen, Michael Bunn and Charles Waite!

Stay home and do nothing this weekend…furrget about it!

Chubby Chili Cook Off

It’s time to warm up for springtime this April – and the second best way to do that is with great chili. We are having a charity chili cook-off on Sunday, April 14 at 3:30 pm at The View in far-off exotic KCK. The winning chilies will receive recognition and prizes. Voting will be done by the consumers, through a donation vote. There will be additional contest and games throughout the event – especially if the patio is open. This will be a great way to show off your cooking skills, eat some great chili, have fun, and to support the KC Bear Mafia AIDS Walk team on to victory.

Check out the event page here and check out the Bear Mafia AIDs Walk Team here!

Bear Mafia University – Technology: Social Networks 101

The third part of Bear Mafia University will cover technology in all of it’s forms. Technology classes will range from introductions to various web platforms to training on how to use software such as Microsoft Office and even maintenance and care of your computer.

For our first class we’ll be discussing social networks and going over some of the basics.

The event will be held at the Antioch Library on March 30th 2013 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.

We will be covering Facebook and highlighting privacy settings, sharing/tagging pictures and video as well as how pages and groups work especially in relationship to the Bear Mafia.

We’ll also be covering some basics on Twitter and Tumblr.

Feel free to bring a laptop with you to follow along. If you have suggestions for other social networks that you’d like some information on please feel free to comment.

See you there!

Meet in the Middle – April 6th 2013!

The KC Bear Mafia & St. Louis Show Me Bears will be hosting a one-night Bear event in Columbia, MO. Join us on April 6th 2013 for fun, food and fur. This is a joint venture so both clubs can get together and socialize on a fun night away.

We have secured rooms at the Red Rood Inn off of 201 East Texas Avenue.
To reserve a room as part of our group call 573-442-0145, and state that you are with Meet in the Middle. We have 2 room sizes available King @ $35.69/ night and a standard at $38.24 a night. Rates are available on Friday and Saturday night if you are looking to make a weekend of it.

We will be hosted by the Arch and Column Pub and the SoCo Clubs Saturday-each venue events will be announced later.

Check out the Facebook Event here for updates and to let us know to look for you in Columbia!

Weekend Update – 02/08/13

Good Morning KC Bear Mafia and Happy Friday!
I hope you all have had plenty of sleep cause we have a busy and exciting weekend for ya.

Don’t forget next week is our Mafia University Health and Wellness class on Safer Bear Sex. Click here for details: http://www.facebook.com/events/100113296835629/

The KC Bear Mafia is forming a team for the KC AiDS Walk. Here is your chance to join in and hang out with the bears for a good cause. For more information click here: http://www.facebook.com/events/332629676846909/

Friday
Great way to start you party is to get a Purple Haze down your throat. Join us for Bear Coffee @ Crossroads Coffee, bears start gathering around 4pm.A group usually forages for dinner after.http://www.facebook.com/events/113738998806401/

Heart of America Leatherman and Leatherboy kicks off tonight @ Hamburger Mary’s. Opening ceremonies and demonstrations start at 9pm.http://www.facebook.com/events/311307262302348/?fref=ts

Mafia Excursion: Mardi Gras St. Louis. The time has come to get cheap ass beads and party your asses off! St. Louis hosts the 2nd largest Mardi Gras and it is going to be a gay old time. People are heading out on their own but will surely be meeting up at Magnolia’s during the day and partying at JJ’s Saturday night. A shuttle runs from JJ’s to the Soulard area on Saturday.

Saturday
HOA competition continues with Demos and classes at Missie B’s. Classes start @ 12pm. The competition is at 8pm so get your harness and leather chaps ready!
http://www.facebook.com/events/311307262302348/?fref=ts

Sunday
HOA is hosting a Brunch at Missie B’s for all you recovering partiershttp://www.facebook.com/events/311307262302348/?fref=ts

Things are gearing up here for the KC Bear Mafia, don’t forget there is always an opportunity for you to get involved. Join a committee, volunteer to host an event- you never know the new person you meet just might be your next best __________!

Stay home and do nothing ….furrget about it!

Weekend Update – 01/25/13

Lots going on this weekend so be sure to get out and have some fun. Don’t forget next weekend is our Mafia Excursion to tour Hallmark. Click here for more details. http://www.facebook.com/events/321880117915854/

Friday
Get your geek on- Mafia Tabletop RPG continues as the ongoing D + D game is tonight. Interested in playing. Click here to join in.http://www.facebook.com/events/355529574545686/

Broadway Rocks- The Kansas City Symphony an Heartland Men’s Chorus bring you your favorite show tunes from Broadway shows. Check it out!http://www.facebook.com/events/389971001041308/

Saturday
Kansas City Leather SIR/ Leather Boy competition is at Missie B’s starting t 10am. Come out in your leather and scare the hell out of the twinks and bridal showers. http://www.facebook.com/events/363037063803151/

Sunday
Mafia Movie Day- Hansel and Gretel- Witch Hunters. Check out Hawkeye as he joins the chick from Quantum of Solace as they hunt down evil Jean Grey. Movie starts at 10:15am and is only $5.

Welcome new members Craig Goddard, Rob Lappe, Troy Long & Brendan Robinson. Hope that you guys can join us at one of these events or one in the near future.

Stay home and do nothing… Furrget about it!

Last weekend of 2012!

Good Morning Bear Mafia and Happy Friday!
The last Weekend update for 2012, where did the year go?
Well here’s what we did in 2012:
Movie Days/Nights: 41 movies seen. That’s a lot of popcorn!
Events: 94 Events of varying subjects of nights out, partying, eating out, reading books,coffee, etc..
Bear Volleyball: 30, and then some, games of volleyball.
Meetings: 12 meetings to get this Mafia up and running.
Excursions: 12 out of town gatherings and fun times.
and lastly 3 Kick-ass KC Bear Mafia Events!: Bear Prom 2012, Heart of America Premier of Bear City 2 and The Naughty Party.

Don’t forget this Saturday’s Event

Saturday:
Join us as we take over Hamburger Mary’s for Bear-e-oke! Also attending will be the stars of “Where the Bears Are” webseries. Don’t miss out on the chance to hang and out get your copy of the series and meet the bears who created it. Let’s show those Bridal showers they ain’t got nothing on Bears singing badly! http://www.facebook.com/events/215889141879169/

This group is founded that these events are started by members for members. Take a chance and step outside your comfort zone. You never know where it can lead, a new friend, a new husbear or one of the best nights of your life! So join us at any # of the events listed on the wall!

To our 504 members of the Mafia-thanks for being here and we look forward to more good times.

2013 is going to be one for the record books Mafia. We’re just getting started! Furrget about it!