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WHO’S DOIN’ WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IN METRALAND! Compiled By Auntie M.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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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
It’s the end of the year; it’s been a very interesting year for sure. Now is the time to throw out those Old negative feeling and open yourselves to the positive thing of a New Year with the best celebration of all “NEW YEAR’S EVE” and “NEW YEAR’S DAY” so let’s look around Metraland and see just who is have what and when. …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), has a list of PrideFriday events and starting things off on Friday, January 1st 2016 its NEW YEAR’S DAY: REHAB join the Necto Pride Family as we all have a little hair of the dog! No cover for everyone until midnight. Tons of drink specials ½ off all drinks, beers & shots until 11pm also other drink specials, with a special drink menu to cure all that ails you! On Friday, January 8th 2016 Pride presents…"THE BOYS ARE BACK!” On PrideFriday, January 15th, 2016 it’s “KATYA” (Brian McCook) the fan favorite from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7 the doors opens at 9pm, 18 and over are welcome with Proper ID, No cover before 10pm, cover is FREE before 11pm with College ID, and cover is $5 for 21+ and $8 for 18-21. First show begins at 9:30 pm, with an encore performance at midnight, also a “Meet and Greet” that follows after the last performance. PrideFriday is the Biggest Weekly Gay Night in Michigan with DJ Jace plays high energy dance in the main room, DVJ Mark plays retro, pop, dance, and UK also Top music videos Continued on page 15 in the Red room. Metra Magazine, Issue # 874 13
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Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), presents “Escape the Relatives Show” on Friday, December 25th with KJ Karen with Karaoke music & videos and drink specials with bartender Chili starting at 9pm. NYE IN THE “D” on Thursday, December 31st Karaoke music and videos with KJ Karen and bartender Jodi also drink specials, Champagne toast at midnight and FREE buffet. On Friday, January 1st a “HANGOVER” Birthday Party for KJ Karen starting at 9pm with Bloody Mary specials with bartender Chili. BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), on Thursday, December 31st it’s their “NEW YEAR’S EXTRAVAGANZA” with thousands of dollars in Cash & Prizes Giveaways, come and check it out! Then on Saturday, December, 26th it’s “COLLEGE NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members 18-25. Then on Friday, January 8th, 2016 it’s their “BLACK-OUT PARTY” and those are always fun and exciting. And on Saturday, January 16th it’s “LEATHER NIGHT” also with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness! Check out them out at www.BodyZone.com CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), on Saturday, December 26th its Crystal Harding’s “Masquerade Birthday Party” come in costume and have some fun! Ok, people it’s here on Thursday, December 31st the best “2016 NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY” hosted by Crystal Harding also with performances by all the current C.G.C titleholders, party favors, a Champagne toast at midnight, and party until 4am with $5.00 cover! GRENADIER CLUB (313-910-6867), a special night presents “A NITE TO REMEMBER: NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION 2016" and hosted by Natalie Cole. One night, two floors, drag show, 3 DJ’s and advanced tickets: $15 / at the door $20 and many many more surprises! Tuesdays are “KARAOKE NIGHT” with DJ 8-BIT at 9pm and INDUSTRY NITE must have proper ID. Then it’s “LADIES NIGHT” on Saturdays, so put on your best dress for a night of sexy fun, great music and unbelievable drink deals! Only $5.00 COVER at the door proper ID required, open at 8pm until??? Also reservations accepted at 313-910-6867. HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), will be open on Thursday, December 24th Christmas Eve until midnight and also Friday, December 25th Christmas Day from 5pm-2am. “SQUEAL” featured Fetish: XXXMAS PARTY. We’re done doing the NICE thing…it’s time to be NAUGHTY! Come show off your sexiest Santa look on Saturday, December 26th from 9pm-2am! Then on Thursday, December 31st it’s a “NEW YEARS EVE PARTY” with a Champagne toast at Midnight, with complimentary Hors D’oeuvres & will be open until 4am! MENJO’S (313-863-3934), presents on Saturday, December 26th “STAR WHORES”: A Costume Themed Event! Menjo’s celebrates the Star Wars Universe and the release of Episode VII: the Force Awakens where you can win 4 tickets to the movie plus a chance to win original “Star Wars” memorabilia. Have an Alderaan cocktail or a shot of Wookie Juice and also enjoy some out of this world music! Plus a fabulous display of a great comic book collection! On December, Thursday, 31st it’s their NEW YEARS EVE celebration, with DJ Larry, no cover, a champagne toast at midnight and open till 4am. Continued on page 17
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Then on Saturday, January 16th “A Touch of Flurries Party” with DJ Doug Roberts and a possible guest DJ appearance of that trending Facebook Latin sensation, Paco Fernando Emilio Rodriguez Bonacorsi.
On Sunday, January 17th 2016 it’s a “IN MY HOUSE: Techno Music Show” the 2nd Anniversary Celebration at the NEW MENJO’S COMPLEX doors open at 8pm with dance music provided by DJ Tone, John Collins, Thomas Barnett, special effects by Deep Gray. FREE All Night with show donations accepted at the door. Sponsorship opportunities are available call 313-516-9548 for details. And coming up on Friday, January 22nd 2016 at 10pm and Sunday, January 24th at 5pm with celebrity impersonator Michael Walters as “DAME EDNA” in “PURPLE REIGN” a loving musical parody tribute to the diva from down under! In the Olympus Theater in the Menjo’s Complex tickets are $35 drinks included! For more information check FACEBOOK.COM/TIM.MENJOS or MICKFUTURE@AOL.COM.
PARIS CLUB, 1346 Broadway in Detroit, present “2016: NEW YEARS EVE PARTY” DJ Jace and celebrity host from 9pm-4am. “GIRLS ON GIRLS” Thursday Nights are Ladies Night 9pm and 21+, Fridays its RISE: Deep House with DJ’s Dopke and Mathias 10pm 21+ FREE cover. Saturdays Dance, Drink, Love hosted by Bentley James with DJ Jace also with $2 wells & domestics 10pm / 21+ No Cover! Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), stop in; they have a special gift for good little boys and girls with Holiday fun at the Apartment Lounge! On Thursday, December 31st: “NEW YEARS EVE BASH” come spend this New Year’s Eve at the APARTMENT with $5 cover a Champagne toast at Midnight with yummy snacks! Continued on page 19 Metra Magazine, Issue # 874 17
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Friday, January 1st: open at 7pm so come Nurse that New Years Eve! Then on Sunday, January 3rd: Our 3 Year Anniversary Party with Ed & Bobby J! Check out their ad for daily specials!
Inkster: INFERNO (734-729-0345), will celebrate NEW YEAR’S EVE with “GLOW 2016: A BODY PAINT PARTY” Thursday, December 31st! “MENSDAY WEDNESDAY” with beers, bears, and beards and Guys Night with $10 unlimited domestic draft, $1 Fireball shots, nightly drink specials! And “SUNDAYS SIDESHOW” with Pollyanna High-Gloss $5 for 21+ and 18-20 $7with the show is at 7pm. Coming up on Sunday, January 10, 2016 “MOTOR CITY Continental Plus & Elite” hosted by Alicia Moore and April Summers also past Continental titleholders Elite, Emeritus, and Plus: Chantal Reshae, Erica Carter, and Kofi. Showtime 8pm and doors open at 7pm, admission $15 advance tickets slightly higher at the door. For more info contact William Gaines at 313-878-2045, Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), will be open Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day. Happy Holidays from our house to yours! Then join them for their NEW YEARS EVE Celebration on Thursday, December 31st open 8pm with Buffet, Desert Table, DJ, Dancing, and a Champagne toast at midnight! Then on Friday, January 1st 2016 New Year’s Day, the bar will open at 7pm with their “HAIR OF THE DOG Party” begin! continued on pg 21 Metra Magazine, Issue # 874 19
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Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), on Tuesday, December 31st it’s the “NEW YEAR EVE CELEBRATION” with DJ and dancing, party favors, and a midnight Champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres… stop in and bring in the new year with the folks and staff at Sidetraxx Northern Michigan’s greatest party, video, and dance bar! Warren: DISCOUNT EXPRESS (586-4672858), has all name brands for less with unbeatable prices, they’re open 10am 6pm Monday-Saturday and located at 4388 E. 9 Mile Rd. Visit their Auction Site: “Express Drop Shop Online Auction” on Facebook. Blow-out WAREHOUSE SALE on Fri., Sat., and Sunday on furniture, appliances, toys and more. They also wish everyone a Happy New Year! ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), it’s always a celebration at the Second Story Bar and New Year’s Eve is one of the best in town, with party favors, strong drinks and always an interesting mix of clientele. Stop in and have a really good time! That’s it for the last issue of 2015! Our next deadline is Wednesday, Jan., 20th, 2016 for our Wednesday, Jan., 27th, 2016 the first issue of year. And you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Or you can Email me your upcoming events today! METRA MAGAZINE WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A SAFE HOLIDAY AND A JOUIOUS AND PROPERIOUS NEW YEAR! Metra Magazine, Issue # 874 21
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