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FRIENDS OF DOROTHY..14 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 Easter is here and it’s time for Easter Bonnets and Easter Basket Contests, Rainbow & TieDyed Colored Eggs, Chocolates and those sugary Peeps and for the adults every bar or club has its own Easter menu of drink specialties!Let’s see who in Metraland is having something special going on! CLAW 17 will be on April 27-30 in Cleveland, Ohio weekend packages still only $169 in advance or $189 at the door. Book through clawinfo.org! I just can’t wait to go! …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436) PrideFriday April 7th it’s “TRINITY TAYLOR” 1st show 9:45pm with an encore at midnight. They have a Meet & Greet after the encore. Doors open at 9pm with 18+ welcome NO COVER before 10pm. No cover with College ID before 11pm, $5 for 21+ and $10 for 18-20 after 11pm contact: info@thenecto.com or call the club. Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), open 7 days, free munchies, never a cover with FREE parking! BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), its here again “BLACK-OUT PARTY” on Friday, April 14th, what happens in the dark stays in the dark! For you Leather guys its “LEATHER NIGHT” on Saturday, April 22nd with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness.Then on Saturday, April 29th it’s “COLLEGE NIGHT” with $5 lockers for 18-25 yrs olds. FREE Tanning with room or locker rental. Private Gay Health Club must have current ID to enter: Drivers License, State ID, or Passport! CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), on Tuesday, April 11th Sexy “LUBE” Wrestling, hosted by Crystal Harding! Then they have a special EASTER WEEKEND for you! Feel Good Friday, April 14th: Wear White Attire and get $2 off door and $2.00 off your first drink. Then they are doing a Toast to Rita at Midnight for his birthday! Sinful Saturdays April 15th: Wear Black Attire $2 off door and $2.00 of your first drink! It’s BASKET CASE SUNDAY: April 16th Wear Pastel Attire $2 off door and $2 off your first drink. Leave your family behind, come down and unwind. Raffles for VIP Easter Baskets! ESCAPE BOOKSTORE (313-336-6558), open Mondays thru Saturdays 10am to midnight, Sundays on Noon until midnight. Located at 18728 West Warren Ave in Detroit! continued on pg 16 14 Metra Magazine, Issue # 901
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HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), where men meet men, open 2pm-2am daily with Happy Hour from 2am-9pm. Daily specials every day, also coming up on Friday, April 21st & Saturday, April 22nd: “TITLE WAVE” Michigan’s largest gathering of leather Titleholders! Friday, April 21st, it’s Meet & Greet with Local & National Titleholders. Saturday, April 22nd. Jock-Strap Contest 50/50 Raffle, Special guests and more! LELAND (313-962-2300), Right in the middle of it all, downtown living on the edge. They have Studios and 1&2 bedroom apartments for only $425.00 - $990.00 with gated parking, on-site diner, Studio 54 and the Leland City Club with entertainment from 10pm-4am. On Friday, April 7th O:R:I:G:I:N presents : HELLFIRE Friday at 10pm until Saturday, April 8th at 4am. And then on Friday, April 14th BOYZ & GIRLZ and Statik Records presents: “Like Minded People” $10 door charge at 10pm to Saturday, April 15th at 4am. LGBT-APA POOL LEAGUE (313-319-6884), New Summer League needs players of all skill levels with equalizer system. Every Wednesday starting at 7pm with rotating monthly bar nights! Opening for two more teams come join. If you have a pool table you can get a team together. Current bars in rotation are Hayloft Saloon, Menjo’s, R&R Saloon, Pronto, Gigi’s and Kelly’s Sports Bar & Grill. Have a ball this summer and join in the fun, you can win a trip to Las Vegas! MENJO’S (313-863-3934), is open 7 days a week from 2pm-2am check out their Facebook page for all their up and coming events; they’re located at 928 W. McNichols in Detroit. Secured lighted and FREE parking, NEVER a cover! Check out their Facebook page for all the up coming events. METRO DETROIT SOFTBALL LEAGUE (www.mdsl.org), present on Friday, April 21st at 7pm MDSL Season Kick-Off Party “BOOTS -n- CLEATS” at Ferndale Elks Woodward North at 9 Mile with $3.00 door charge. They have Country & Eats Upstairs, Detroit Baseball & specials downstairs. Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), starting off their spring season they’ll presents “FURRFEST” Friday, April 21st – Sunday, April 23rd. If you like the furry guys then it’s your time to party! Make your reservation now! Ferndale: COMO’S (248-548-5005), will have their famous EASTER BRUNCH on Sunday, April 16th from 10am - 5pm it’s a Buffet Style Brunch with Carved Ham or Prime Rib for just $17.95 per person call for reservations now. Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), Kushin and Andy Fox presents the Starving Arts…“CIRQUE DU ARTS” will be held on Saturday, May 5th with Outdoor Tent, Aerial Silk Acts, Jugglers, Magicians, Fire dancers and much more. Body Painting competition with a $200 Grand Prize, 18+ welcome! Coming up on May 28th it’s the Ms. Amateur SPIRAL Pageant. More details as we get closer to the event! Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), celebrates spring where friends meet for drinks any day of the week. They have a special drink menu for each day of the week. Then on Friday, April 28th they’ll have a special Fundraiser for the RED PROJECT! Check them out on Facebook for daily drink specials or stop in any day for great drinks with old friends or meet some new ones! continued on pg 18 16 Metra Magazine, Issue # 901
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Warren: TAXLAND USA (586-806-2011), come and get your taxes prepared by experts within the community today call and schedule an appointment or walk-in. The last day to file for this tax season is Saturday, April 15th. LGBT owned and operated. Fax# 586-806-2014. They’re located at 4432 East 9 Mile Road, Warren, Mi. DISCOUNT EXPRESS (586-757-0950), you can see them on their Facebook page “The Discount Express” And you can join their auction page on Facebook at “Express Drop Shop Online Auction” They work hard for everyone in the community, so they can bring you the lowest prices possible on all your household needs. They carry ALL the name brands you love, for less! Shelby: C. ALLAN FINE JEWELRY (248-651-2500), spring is in the air and so is love, and what better way to seal those matrimonial nuptials, then to purchase your matching Gold wedding rings at C. Allen Fine Jewelry ask for Cameron, located at 55055 Shelby Road, Shelby MI. SALON ONE DAY SPA (586-739-1164), for MEN & WOMEN they do it all, Haircuts, Coloring, Styles, Brow- Shaping, Manicures, Pedicures, and Messages by licensed professionals. Call and make your appointments TODAY for that Easter makeover. Come spend the day! All Major Credit Cards Accepted. They located at 47549 Van Dyke, Shelby Mi. Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), has daily specials Sundays: Brunch from 12-2pm. Party with the Boys of Liberty starting at 9pm. Mondays: drink specials with Jake. Tuesdays: Euchre hosted by Tom & Andrew. Wednesdays: Gayme Night with Adam. Thursdays: Karaoke with Vince. On Fridays & Saturdays it’s Party Time. Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am -2am. Sat: 2pm 2am Sun: Noon -2am and the kitchen always open fantastic food! continued on pg 20
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Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), open 7 days with Happy Hour daily from 5pm-9pm everyday! Not just a gay bar! Gay, Straight, Trans or Bi everyone welcomed. Friday, April 7th “ZODIAC REVUE: Aries” with Master of Ceremonies: Ben Eaton, and featured performer KOKO along with house cast Twiggy, Charlie, and Billie show time at 11pm with VJ Mike King spins with Free cover for Aries (March 21st – April 19th) with ID, birthday shots and drink specials. On Sunday, April 16th its “EASTER POTLUCK” from 5pm until 8pm, come celebrate Easter here with FOOD, FRIENDS, & FUN!
...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), spring and Easter is in the air and our thoughts turn to love, and coupling…Yuk! I think I had a verp come up in my mouth, but I‘ve had worse things in there. And to clear up that after taste, I head to my favorite waterhole 2nd Story Bar for some cheap strong drinks to cleanse the palate! Always a fun time there, so stop in anytime for drinks with friends or meet a few new ones! Located at 157 E. Ohio St. at Michigan Ave! LEATHER64TEN (773-508-0900), has Leather Apparel, Adult Toys, and more with FREE Shipping* (Free shipping through 2017, restrictions may apply). Online store open 24 hours with Men’s & Women’s Styles. In Chicago visit their store at 6410 N. Clark. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10am-3:30am, Sat. 10am-4:30am, Sun. noon- 3:30am or check out their website at www.leather64ten.com. That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, April 12th, for our Wednesday, April 19th, issue, so Email me all your upcoming events today! Contact me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! 20 Metra Magazine, Issue # 901
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