Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 21:21:14 -0700 From: Eros Publishing Subject: Press Release For immediate release Contact: John Brown john.brown@wellsfargo.com 770 Van Ness Avenue #301 San Francisco, CA 94102 6th Annual Leather Extravaganza announced by new producer Tuesday , July 14, 1998, San Francisco John Brown, Mr. Northern California Drummer '97, today announced that he has taken over production of the 6th Annual Leather Extravaganza benefit for the AIDS Emergency Fund. This San Francisco tradition is scheduled to happen on Friday, August 21, 1998, and is to include a VIP Dinner buffet, Silent Auction, entertainers such as comedian T.J. Istvan, singers Robb Williams with pianist Tom Shaw, Joe Ricci signing the Leather Anthem, and the outrageous Pussy Tourette. "Our focus with this year's event was to keep existing traditions set by Philip Turner while adding new twists to the event," said Brown. "We are proud to have Lenny Broberg (International Mr. Leather '92) and Miranda von Stockhausen (Ms. Southbay-San Jose Leather '96) as our emcees and deejay Johnny Hedges (of Daddy's bar and Cyberwolves.com). With the help of businesses and individuals throughout the leather community, the event's goal is to raise over $12,000 for the AIDS Emergency Fund", Brown says. Tickets for the event will be available at the following locations: Daddy's Bar, Mr. S Leather, Worn Out West, and the Powerhouse Bar. Sponsors for the event include: Daddy's Bar, Story Winery and RawHides Custom Leatherwear. For more information, or to become a corporate sponsor, contact Joe Coloff at (415) 282-7040. http://www.wolfenet.com/~aubrey/aubrey.htm