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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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WHO’S DOIN’ WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IN METRALAND! Compiled By Auntie M.
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Friends of DOR OTHY DORO
Metra's calendar of EVENTS, that lets you know where all the HOT spots are!
By Auntie M4Doro@ aol.com
Autumn is here the weather has changed and the leaves on the trees have turned all those wonderful earth tones, bright reds, and golden yellows! The Cider Mills have open, with fresh pressed apple juices, cinnamon donuts, fresh squash and pumpkins, and blazing campfires! And all the clubs and bars are getting their drink menus set for their autumn season, Appletini’s, Flaming Carmel Apple drinks, and even Hot Spiced Pumpkin cocktails…so let’s see who’s doing what in Metraland! …MICHIGAN AnnArbor: NECTO (734-994-5436) and Dragster will present “TRIXIE MATTEL” hosted by Chanel Hunter and Jadein Black with DJ Jace, DVJ Mark and DJ Jason Michael on Friday, October 2nd. Then coming up PrideFriday presents “DEVIL’S NIGHT” on Friday, October 30th with costume contest at midnight with cash prizes and hosted by Chanel Hunter and Jadein Black with DJ Jace, DVJ Mark, & Jason Michael. Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), will be having their Best Karaoke Bar 2015 “CONGRATS BASH” on Friday, October 2nd with special guest: SANDRA DIVORE, with $1 celebration shots ALL NIGHT! Continued on page 21 Metra Magazine, Issue # 868 19
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They’ll have Karaoke music videos, Food, and there is NO COVER! Open 7 days and are located at 18931 W. Warren in Detroit just 4 blks West of Southfield Expressway! BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), is open 24/7 with FREE Tanning Sunday-Thursday with the purchase of locker or room. Wild Wednesdays FREE LUBE with the purchase of a locker or room. On Friday, October 9th it’s their “BLACK OUT” Party. Then on Saturday, October 17th it’s “LEATHER NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness! Then it’s “COLLEGE NIGHT” on Saturday, October 24th with $5 lockers for members 18-25. Private Gay Health Club, you must have ID to enter, driver’s license, State ID, Passport!
CLUB GOLD COAST / SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), presents every Wednesday “SINGAT SIN” with $5 Long Islands ALL NIGHT LONG! Club Gold Coast open daily at 7pm, and Exotic male dancers at 9pm, MALE DANCERS 7 NIGHTS AWEEK! DISCOUNT EXPRESS (586-467-2858) has all brand name items at discount prices, hair care, skin lotions, make-ups, and household cleaning supplies and kitchen utilities; also you can’t beat their meat prices! Stop in and check it out they are located at 4388 E. 9 Mile Rd. in Warren, Mi. HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), where men meet men, has a bust-out weekend coming up on Friday, October 2nd FIREBALL FRIDAYS! Shot specials of FIREBALL “Cinnamon Whisky” ALL NIGHT, Fireball Swag & giveaways from 9pm-2am! Then on Saturday, October 3rd it’s the “CANADIAN INVASION PARTY” where Windsor’s biggest party comes to Detroit, all Canadian beer on special 9pm-2am. Coming up on Saturday, October 10th its OctoBEARFest with seasonal beer & cider drinks specials Continued on page 23 ALL NIGHT from 9pm-2am! Metra Magazine, Issue # 868
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MENJO’S (313-863-3934), will present a plethora of events on Tuesdays its LIVE vocal performances! Then on Friday, October 2nd: Lauren Jacob’s “DRAG FACTOR” a scary drag spooktacular! On Saturday, October 3rd “COCKTOBER FEST” celebrate Beer & Sausages! All Craft beers on special ALL NIGHT LONG! Also a “BIG DICK CONTEST” wins a prize. Then on Friday, October 9th it’s Natalie Cole’s “OASIS” Star Search FINALS! And on Saturday, October 10th “BODY GLOW PAINTING PARTY” sexy dancers as the canvas! Drink specials, & guest DJ’s! Then an After-Glow party at Doug’s Body Shop! PARIS NITECLUB: An all new experience, Dance, Drink, and Love! Opening Saturday, October 3th 2015 and located at 1346 Broadway in Downtown Detroit. 24 HOUR VIDEO (313-271-1100), is more than a bookstore just south of Mc Nichols on Woodward Ave it’s a bit more than a bookstore it’s has videos, novelties, lubes, toys, sexy underwear, sexy cards and magazines! Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), the Midwest largest Gay resort complex will have its “FALL WOMEN’S WEEKEND” from October 1st-4th with MELISSA FERRICK performing live, also DJ Monica Parker with a Sports Jersey Tea. Stay 2 nights; get the 3rd night for $50. Ferndale: SOHO (248-542-7646), you check them out on Sunday Nights they have KARAOKE come and sing and show the world you’re a star! Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), they got the Devil in them
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this October with Halloween Saturday! Scruffy Shirtless Sunday Nights with Vito and Jon shirtless with new Apartment “Trick Cards” to give your phone number to your favorite guy! Wednesday, September 30th from 6pm-9pm: Art Prize Artist Party! Friday, October 30: 5pm - 8pm: Network Fund Raiser! Saturday, October 31st: Halloween Party with Midnight Costume Contest, with $100 first Place / $50. Second place / $25 third place1For their daily specials check out their ad in this issue!
RUMORS (616-454-8720), is the Largest Gay Nightclub in Grand Rapids with DJ’s and a HUGE dance floor, BOX dancers, Strippers, shows, pool tables, video’s an a ATM machine and drink specials every day! Inkster: INFERNO (734-729-0345), now open Wednesdays-Sundays, Wednesdays its Detroit Drag Race, Thursdays are Game Show Night with a chance to win $100. Starting at 9pm, Deal or No Deal! Fridays it’s Men of Fire with Bentley’s All Male Revue. Friday, October 2nd it’s a RURAL FARMER NIGHT! Then on Friday, October 16th its “FURRY FRIDAY 2: New MOON” 9pm-2am also back by demand “HEROES & VILLAINS” on Saturday, October 10th. Then comes “SPORTS SUNDAY” the fun starts at 2pm with brunch and Bottomless Mimosa’s or Bloody Mary’s for only $15 then its FREE Line Dancing & MIGRA Potluck at 5pm! Then on Saturday, October3rd they will be showing “CLUB KIDS: PARTY MONSTER” & “HARVEST MOON” a $5.00 cover and its 21 and up! Continued on page 27 Metra Magazine, Issue #868
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Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), the only 18+ nightclub in Lansing and on Saturday, October 10th its “DISCO 2000: EMERGENCY ROOM” come dress in your best Club Kid wear, or Drag get in free before midnight its 21+! Then on Saturday, October 17th “VAMPIRE BALL” with classic Halloween monsters! Friday, October 23rd “COMIC CON PARTY” with a $100 for best group costume, and $50 cash prize for best Super Hero, Villain, Sci-fi & Fantasy costume. Voted for by the crowd! Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), on Friday, October 2nd it will be MIGRA’s Bar Night and Party, come on up and do your cowboy and cowgirl thing! Then on Saturday, October 3rd it’s the “BLACKOUT GLOW” Party, what happens in the dark, stays in the dark! Coming up on Friday, October 9th “Pass the Hat Party” wear your funniest or favorite hat, Best Hat of the Show gets a prize! Karaoke every Thursday with a NEW Karaoke person: Vince! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), open seven days a week from 5pm until 2am and happy hour everyday from 5pm-9pm everyday! Sidetraxx is not just a Gay bar; it’s Gay, Straight, Bi, or Tranny where everyone is welcome! ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), always a party, never any drama, with cheap strong drinks! Stop in after work, shopping downtown, or just to have beers and or a cocktail or two! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), Check their website for information on daily events, and special events. That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, October 7th for our Wednesday, October 14th issue you can reach me AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today!
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