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METRA MAGAZINE published by Metra Inc., PO BOX 71844 Madison Heights, MI 48071 248.543.3500 METRAMAG@AOL.COM METRAPICNIC@A0L.COM AuntieM4Doro@AOL.COM
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Can we be informal? Let’s be informal…Growing up as the niece of Mary Metra, the publisher of this magazine, means I come from a world where if you’re gay it is a simple fact of life, part of who you are. I would say it is accepted but really there is nothing to accept. Like I said it is a simple fact. I file it in the fact section of my brain under your name and move on. As a kid, I didn’t know there was a world so unaccepting of people who vary from the sexual orientation of Adam and Eve. So, when I started caring about the world outside of my little bubble, I’m not going to lie, it was a bit of a culture shock to realize that not everyone saw a simple fact as simply as I did. It is grossly unfortunate. When you get to know me, you’ll know that honesty and the family trait of over sharing are two of, for better or worse, my greatest qualities. So in the interest of honesty, I came to my Aunt Mary a few weeks ago and asked her if I could write some articles for Metra in an effort to gain some exposure in the world of writing. We bounced back and forth trying to figure out what I could write and landed on something along the lines of a fact page. Aunt Mary then suggested, due to the timing of this next issue, I should look 16 Metra Magazine, Issue # 846
into Coming Out Day. Now call it living under a rock if you would like or just another level of culture shock but I had no idea what she was talking about. You see in my simple world, no such day is needed. I had once again forgotten that the greater world and its lack of acceptability for the gay life style. Gay’s need such a special day to spotlight a simple fact of life. That’s okay, whatever it takes to get those over complicated thinkers down to the level of reality! This October will mark the 26th anniversary of National Coming Out Day. For those of you out there who are like me and don’t do math, the year was 1988. A psychologist hailing from New Mexico by the name of Robert Eichberg and California based political leader (and an openly gay woman) Jean O’Leary founded what would be coined National Coming Out Day or NCOD for short. The date, the eleventh of October, was chosen as a nod to the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, which occurred the previous year on, you guessed it, October 11th. Here is yet another fun fact for you, Aunt Mary or Mary Metra as you all know her by, actually took part in the march! And just when you thought she couldn’t get any cooler... Anyways back to business, during its first year, NCOD, was observed nationally by 17 states. The movement grew in its second year when NCOD picked up a few more states bringing the new total to 21 that recognized the day. By its third year of observance all 50 states were on board with NCOD. So this October 11th, if you’re planning on coming out, congratulations! Thank you for being who you are! One final word to the wise, if you’re worried or nervous about it, don’t be! There is no reason to fret. In the famous words of Dr. Seuss “Those that mind don’t matter and those that matter don’t mind.” So get out there and just simply, and unapologetically, be you.
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Metra's calendar of EVENTS, that letsyou know where all the HOT spots are!
NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH Hello my loves, for those of you who live in a cave “National Coming Out Day” (NCOD) is an internationally observed civil awareness day celebrating individuals who publicly identify as a gender or sexual minority. The day is observed annually by members of the LGBT community and allies on October 11th! NCOD was founded in 1988. October 11th was chosen because it was the anniversary of the 1987 “National March on Washington” for Lesbian and Gay Rights (you youngsters look it up)! The holiday is observed in a wide variety of ways: from rallies and parades to information tables in public spaces. Participants often wear Pride symbols such as pink triangles and rainbow flags. So come out and carry on! Let’s see what’s going on in Metraland! …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436) “Pride Fridays.” Established in 1984 Necto Pride Night features DJ Jace in the Main Room spinning High Energy Dance and DVJ Mark in the Red Room playing Retro Pop, UK Dance and Top 40 music videos! Pride Night is well known for its Special Events and Guest Artists. Among the popular Annual events are Paparazzi, Mardi Gras, Gay Pride, Boys of Summer and Halloween. They do not hold back on these days, the decorations alone will blow you away and transcend you to another dimension, yeah it’s that good! Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), Saturday, October 18th “Beans And Beers” You think your hot stuff? Then enter the Adams Apples chili cook-off! The tasting begins at 3pm! Friday, October 31st “Rocky Horror Karaoke” with KJ Karen, costume contest with prizes! Saturday, November 1st “Movie Night” with of course The Rocky Horror Picture Show! BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), Friday, October 10th “Black Out Party.” Saturday, October 18th “Leather Night” Saturday, October 25th “College Night” “FREE Tanning” SundayThursday with the purchase of a locker or room! “Wild Wednesday” FREE lube with the purchase of a room or locker! Continued on page 21 Metra Magazine, Issue # 846 19
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CLUB GOLD COAST / SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), Monday, October 20th Fran’s “Naughty And Nice” Toys for Tots Fundraiser. Hosted by Crystal Harding with 50/50 raffles all night long! Friday, October 31st “Halloween Night” doors open at 7pm and cover is FREE before 9pm! Sundays, “Amateur Night” with DJ Marquis. Mondays, “Customer Appreciation Night” with no cover, FREE pool and $3 well and domestic! Tuesdays, “Turnt Up Tuesdays” with Karaoke on the Sin side! GIGI’S (313-584-6525), Monday, October 13th Chico and Nickki’s “22 Year Monday Anniversary Party” Monday, October 20th saluting Gigi’s newest title holders! Monday, October 27th “Wet Jockey Short Contest” with special guest Lady “T” Tempest! Friday, October 17th the tradition of excellence continues… “Miss Gigi’s In Revue” starring Miss Gigi’s title holders from the past 41 years! Saturday and Sunday, October 18th and 19th the 41st Annual “Miss Gigi’s Pageants” the wonderful world of Barbie! Staring Sydney Charles, Diamond St. Clair and Roberta Cleveland HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), Saturday, October 11th 9pm-2am “Oktoberfest” with seasonal beers and shots! Sunday, October 19th “Chili Cook Off” at 6pm prizes for the best chilis! MENJO’S (313-863-3934) Saturday, October 11th the legendary Lady “T” Tempest hosts the “Gas Station Reunion Party.” Saturday, October 18th “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” also ICON Detroit’s “Carnival!” Saturday, October 25th “Hard Heroes 2” go dressed as a hero or a villain! Also on the 25th its David’s “Slumber Jack Party” Long Johns and Flap Jacks attire encouraged! Friday, October 31st “Halloween Festival” best costume contest with great prizes! Saturday, November “Sloppy Seconds” (I’m in) the Halloween costume contest for those that didn’t win on Halloween! 24 HOUR VIDEO (313-327-1100), Halloween is not the only day to get your freak on! Whatever you’re into 24 Hour Video can help every day of the year!
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Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), October 2nd-5th “Fall TG Weekend” with DJ Bearman! Kelly Unplugged in the Cabaret! There will be a High Heel Tea Dance! October 23rd-26th “Hallo-weenie in 3D" the theme is Demons, Death and Drag! Scavenger Hunt, Halloween Parade and costume contest! DJ’s Bearman and Doug Roberts. Entertainment by: Men of Manwatch with Karaoke and Bingolicious! Ferndale: COMO’S (248-548-5005), Saturday, October 25th “Halloween Party” with costume contests, prizes and drink specials! Peeps if dressing up is not your thing (ya right) you have to go and check out the decorations! Larry really goes all out! Join them for “Happy Hour” from 11am-6pm daily! SOHO (248-542-7646), Every Tuesday from 9:30 until 11: pm its “Pub Quiz” It’s the most challenging trivia in Metro Detroit! Five rounds, fifty questions with teams of five! Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), its baaack! Every Tuesday will be “Tini-Tuesdays” play James Bond shaken or stirred for half off any Martini from open to close! Friday, October 31st “Halloween Part One” Saturday, November 1st “Halloween Part Two” with Costume contests both nights! Prizes for best costumes, $100 for first, $50 for second and $25 for third! RUMORS (616-454-8720), Thursdays, 1/2 off all alcohol drinks. This is not a come on to lour you in only to find out it’s only on some things! It’s everything! Fridays, are “Friday Night Fantasy” with two men one woman! Sundays, “Stompin Sunday And Show Night” with the Grand River Renegades! Country line dancing from 6-9pm! Hamtramck: TEMPTATION LOUNGE (313-974-6575), Friday, October 31st “Halloween Party” with DJ Doug Roberts! Costume Contest at 12:30am with a $200 prize and drink specials all night long! Every Thursday night DJ Marquis with “Glow Pong” Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday “Go-go Boys” with special performance on Thursdays by: Dominique Bulgari! Metra Magazine, Issue # 846 23
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Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), Saturday, October 11th “Zombie Prom” a fundraiser for the Lansing area food bank-$1 off cover when you bring two canned food items! Friday, October 17th “Comic-Con Party” $50 for the best super hero/villain, best Sci fi and and best fantasy costume and $100 for best group costume voted for by the crowd! Saturday, October 25th “Anything but Clothes Party” that’s right go wearing whatever as long as it’s not clothes! I.e. duck tape, tin foil, plastic wrap or whatever creative outfit you can think of! Thursday, October 30th “Glitter Disco Inferno” a night of spooky drag, boylesque and more! Friday, October 31st Spiral’s “American Horror Story” they transform all three rooms into the various seasons of American Horror Story, $200 for best costume! Oak Park: Saturday, October 11th celebrate “National Coming Out Day” at the Congregation T’ chiyah. Services begin at 10am. Arrive about 15 minutes early to meet, greet and get a seat! Following at 1pm there will be a potluck (dairy/vegetarian) luncheon! For more information www.tchiyah.org Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), Congratulations to Mr. Liberty Leather, Josh Fortuna on winning “Mr. Michigan Leather 2015!” Saturday, October 11th at 9pm “Mr. Michigan Leather Victory Party!! Saturday, October 18th “ Paws Up Karaoke” it’s a fundraiser for Animal Care Network. Saturday, October 25th Liberty Bar welcomes the Motor City Bears! Drink specials all night long! Friday, October 31st “Let The Devil Come Out In You” join them for their Halloween party. Prize for the best costume! Saturday, November 1st at 9pm “Karaoke Zombie Party” with KJ Karen! Royal Oak: GHOSTS AND GOBLINS GALA (ghostsandgoblinsgala.com) Friday, October 24th from 711pm at the Royal Oak Farmers Market! Craft beers, infused vodkas, costume contest, appetizers, tasty treats, FREE prizes, live music and dancing! MAIN ART THEATRE (248-542-5198), For one night only, Thursday, October 23rd Murray and Peter present “I’m A Porn Star” it’s a documentary film about the gay XXX industry! PRONTO (248-544-7900), OK peeps there are some silly rumor going around about Pronto, so let me set it straight (no pun intended) Pronto is still a gay bar and that’s how it’s going to stay! There are doing some remodeling and its going to be fabulous! So just relax and enjoy the new space!
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Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), Friday, October 24th The Bayside Bombshells present “Grotesque Burlesque” Friday, October 31st “Fright Night” and then just when you thought it was over, the real horror begins! The day after Halloween, Saturday, November 1st “The Day Of The Dead” don’t open the door, don’t answer the phone, and don’t look in the attic. It’s in Traverse City and it wants you! Costume contest with cash prizes, $100 for first, $75 for second and $50 for third. On the lighter side this is the perfect time of year to visit with the beautiful fall colors, wine and cheese tastings. It’s the perfect spot for a fall get away! Warren: ANDIAMO (248-268-2840), Monday, October 27th at 8pm Murray and Peter present, “The Ultimate Drag Race” with past Ru Paul contestants, Bienca, Jinkx (my fav) Adore and Alaska! Also performing are some of our favorite locals: Deangela, Deja and Crystal! MALEBOX II (586-806-2390), Something to do seven nights a week! Mondays, there is a “Pool Tournament” at 9pm! Tuesdays, Jadein Black performs with a DJ and drink specials! Wednesdays, “Country Line Dancing” with DJ Scott! Thursdays and Fridays its “Karaoke.” Sunday night “The Happy Hour BBQ” Saturday, October 18th “Sweetest Day” give your sweetie a barrel of laughs at the MB II Comedy Drag Revue with the hilarious Iona Traler and Jacqueline Frost! ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), Everything about this place is great! Its steps away from the magnificent mile. Surrounding bars give you tiny watered down drinks with obnoxious prices, but Second Story serves up some real stiffies (pun intended) in huge glasses for a fraction of the price! That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, October 15th for our Wednesday, October 22nd issue and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today! Metra Magazine, Issue # 846 27
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