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FRIENDS OF DOROTHY..12 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 As the summer days begin to fade into fall, the leaves are beginning to change their colors, the college kids start going back to school, and the tailgate parties and campfires are the call of the days also the nights. The bars and clubs will be starting to get their fall affairs and events in order for those last days of the summer parties! So, let’s see who is doing what and who in Metraland. …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), PrideFriday Presents a UV PAINT PARTY on Friday, September 1st “NEON & GLOW” with IVY WINTERS PrideFriday and NECTO present on Friday, September 15th its “RAJA” winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race S3. 18+ doors open at 9pm cover is $5 before 11pm, $5 for 21+, $10 for 18-20. 1st Show at 9:45pm and a Encore at 12am, with a Meet and Greet after the Encore. They’re located at 516 E. Liberty Street in Ann Arbor.
Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), a fun little neighborhood bar with a great covered patio, experienced and friendly bartenders, drink specials and munchies, on most days. Sunday’s are specials with more than munchies offered. Stop in have a few beers or cocktails, always a friendly group of folks. BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), again has a great month of events scheduled for you on Friday, September 8th it’s their “BLACK-OUT PARTY” where whatever happens in the dark stays in the dark. continued on pg 14 12 Metra Magazine, Issue # 909
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On Saturday, September 16th it’s “LEATHER HIGHT” with $5 lockers for those members in Chaps and Harness. Then on Saturday, September 23rd it’s “COLLEGE NIGHT” with $5 lockers 18-25 years old. They also offer FREE Tanning with a room or locker rental. OPEN: 24/7 and is a private Gay Health Club and you MUST have current ID to enter: Drivers License, Pictured State ID or a current Passport. They’re located at 1617 E. McNichols at I-75, Lighted Fenced Secure Parking Lot with attendant always on duty! BRIGGS Detroit (313-656-4820), is a sports bar and grill open 11am - 2am Tues. - Sun serves lunch & dinner, with a happy hour 3pm - 6pm. They also have some special events coming up for September. Tuesday, September 5th it’s the premiere of “American Horror Story” from 9pm -11pm. Friday, September 8th “Marine Band: San Diego Sound Strike” live on the roof deck from 7pm - 11pm. Then on Sunday, September 17th it’s “EXTRAVAgagaNZA” ALL Gaga ALL day and ALL night. Thursday, September 28th come join them for the premiere of the return of “WILL & GRACE” series. They’re located at 519 E. Jefferson Ave take I-75 south to Jefferson Ave exit turn right it’s about two blocks, across from the Ren Center .
CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), will have a “GLOW IN THE DARK” Black light party on Friday, September 1st with $5 Glow Green Tea Drinks, and $4 White Gummy Bear shots. Spinning the tunes will be DJ Marquis. FREE Entry before 11pm for those wearing white or neon. On Tuesday, September 12th at 7pm it’s “Mr. Club Gold Coast” Contest this year’s theme is ZODIAC. Then on Tuesday, September 19th at 7pm its “GODDESSES” is the theme for “Miss Amateur Club Gold Coast” Pageant. Coming Tuesday, September 26th is the “Miss Club Gold Coast” Pageant, applications for all, are at the bar. Both bars open daily at 7pm with Male Dancers 7 Nights. ESCAPE BOOKSTORE (313-336-6558), has a huge selection of DVD’s and Videos for rent or sale. Open: Monday – Saturday 10am – midnight, Sundays from noon – 10pm. They’re located at 18728 W. Warren just across the street from Adam’s Apple. HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), has a whole month of their special events planned on Saturday, September 2nd it’s the 4th Annual “BEARS, BEERS AND GEAR” party. So, beer up and gear up for a night of LEATHER and LUST continued on pg 16 14 Metra Magazine, Issue # 909
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with beer specials all night. On Saturday, September 16th they’ll have you seeing red with “RED LIGHT DISTRICT PARTY” so dress accordingly for RED drink specials. Then on Thursday, September 28th it’s a “WILL & GRACE VIEWING PARTY” come and have a few beers and cocktails and get re-acquainted with old friends, Karen, Will & Grace, and Jack! LGBT - APA POOL LEAGUE (313-319-6884), you got a pool table? New players needed FUN WEDNESDAYS starting at 7pm, with a monthly Pool Party Bar Night. All skill levels accepted with an equalizer system. Sunday & Monday at 8pm they’ll have a POOL Tournaments (entry fee) with cash prizes at Menjo’s. And every Thursday it’s an 8 Ball Tournament at Hayloft Saloon, with congrats to Hayloft’s Nasty Boys who won 1st. place. There is a Monthly POOL Party & Mega Tournament for $10. APA Fall Teams need players, we have the BALLS just bring your STIX! Email: Detroitpool@gmail.com or call Kevin: 313-3196884 or Tom: 313-506-5408. MENJO’S (313-863-3934), presents “CLAW LEATHER EXPO” coming up September 15, 16 & 17th starring Jesse Jackman & Dirk Caber also featuring ICON Detroit, ONYX, and KINK U’s Twisted Tuesdays, Dark Side of KINK plus an exclusive class schedule including POL. All are welcome!
24 HOUR VIDEO (313-271-1100), is open 7 days: Mondays – Fridays from 4pm – 3am, Saturday from 1pm – 2am, and Sundays from 1pm – 2am. It’s more than a video store, with adult novelties, aromas, lubes, and magazines. Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), the “MR. MICHIGAN LEATHER WEEKEND” on September 22nd – 24th with Kenn Kennedy: Mr. Michigan Leather 2017. Featured events are the Mr. Michigan Leather Contest, SINSATION: kinky tastes, plus Father Kennedy and more, presented by SINERGY. BOURBON & CIGAR PARTY: hosted by Michigan Band of Brothers. PURGATORY: Afterhours party. LEATHER SHOWTUNES: What’s Sunday without Showtunes? They’ll have demos & workshops, vendors, and a bootblack. There are additional accommodations at Starlite Resort & CampIt Outdoor Resort, with a shuttle to participating resorts for more info check MMLweekend.com. continued on pg 18
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Ferndale: COMO’S (248-548-5005), has daily happy hour in the bar everyday from 3pm – 6pm with great cocktails and a plethora of domestic and imported beers. They also have a great menu of foods you can order if you’re hungry, also the best pizza in town. Their patio is open and a great place to meet and dine with friends, el fresco! Open 7 days: Mon. – Thurs 11am -2am, Friday & Saturday 11am with afterhours until 4am, Sundays 10am -2am. SOHO (248-542-7646), a downtown neighborhood Ferndale pub with drink specials and cold beer, right in the heart of all the action, a great place to meet with friends. They also have Karaoke on Sundays nights. Stop in and check it out. Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), check out their Facebook, for their daily drink specials and as always, it's where old friends meet and new ones are made! Southfield: ADELE’S CARING ANGELS (248-996-9445), is a licensed caregiver service that will design a personalized care plan for your loved ones that is specifically geared towards the goals set to enhance and preserve their clients with respect and dignity. Are you worried about your loved ones when you’re not around? Does your mom and dad need any assistance with mobility transfers, medications, transportation, ADL, and any kind of errand runs, or just companion care. Call today to discuss their needs, wants and level of care. They can also offer afterhours emergency care assistance. September Special is 20% OFF first two weeks of services. Call them at 248-996-9445 www.adelescaringangelscaregiver.com Stockbridge: CREEK RIDGE CAMPGROUND (517-565-3800), has “NORTHERN DECADENCE WEEKEND” from Friday, September 1st – Monday, September 4th. They’re hard at work getting their pool together. So, watch Metra for further updates. Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), will have a “WELCOME BACK to COLLAGE” party on Saturday, September 9th. And then on Friday & Saturday September 15th & 16th it’s their “PRIME MUSIC AFTERPARTY” check with Spiral for details. Saturday, September 23rd its Spiral’s very own “KINKY PARTY” you can wear you’re kinkiest outfits, Leather, Rubber, Lacy Lingerie…wherever your fetish fun is! Check with Spiral on details to this event. Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), will have a “SEND OFF PARTY” for Mr. Liberty 2017: Corey Vinegar on Saturday, September 9th. Wear A Kilt and wish Corey the best as he prepares to compete at Mr. Michigan Leather held at Dunes Resorts on September 22nd - 24th. Royal Oak: PRONTO’S (248-544-7900), a music video bar with an eclectic mixture of Avant-garde and some uptown suburbia street clientele thrown in, which makes for an interesting atmosphere. They also have a very large patio where small clicks of friends meet and party. FIVE15 (248-515-2551), has or did have a big move coming up; the new location is right on the corner next to Pronto. 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 909
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Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), will be having a “LABOR DAY” Weekend Celebration on Friday, September 1st thru Sunday, September 3rd with VJ Mike King spinning and dancing all night. They will have a Barbeque on Sunday. Take a trip and see the leaves changing and party all weekend long! Then coming up on Friday, September 8th it’s a “VIRGO ZODIAC SHOW” hosted by The Bayside Bombshell’s Burlesque Troupe and Sidetraxx’s Bar with entertainment starting at 11pm – 2am. ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), I didn’t get a chance to make it to Market Days, I missed the bar, I always have the best fun from what I can remember. So, if you want to have a great time, and not spend a ton of money, then head downtown and stop in the 2nd Story, located at 157 E. Ohio Street above that Mediterranean restaurant. TOUCHE (773-465-7400), I have to wait until my contact comes back into town, before I can get any information but they do have a load of events come up for October.
LEATHER64TEN (773-508-0900), has announced that they will be having their 3rd. Annual Mr. Leather64ten contest to be held in Chicago, March 10th, 2018 – March 11th, 2018. Leather64ten will be hosting a weekend of events to promote their search for the next Mr. Leather64ten to represent them at IML 2018. Contestants can sign up on their website as of August 1, 2017www.leather64ten.com. For more info and details check the website, and follow Metra. That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 for Wednesday, September 20th, 2017 issue, and you can contact me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today! 20 Metra Magazine, Issue # 909
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