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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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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 Hey folk, its Daylight Saving time on Saturday, November 5th where most clubs and bars will turn their clocks back one hour and you get an extra hour to drink and party. This is also our “tweener” issue; after Halloween before Thanksgiving issue. And the night before Thanksgiving is the biggest drinking nights of the year, Wednesday Nov. 22, keep that in mind for next issue it’s bigger than New Years Eve at most bars and clubs in Metraland. Also MURRAY & PETER present “A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS: the Naughty Four” hosted by Trinity Taylor with performances by Sasha, Shea, Aja, Latrice, Farrah, Chi-Chi, and Eureka on Sunday, November 19th at 8pm at DeVos Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NE in Grand Rapids. And then on Tuesday, November 21st at 8pm; at the Fillmore in Detroit which is hosted by Roxxxy Andrews, with performances by Kim, Shea, Latrice, Aja, Naomi, Farrah, ChiChi and Eureka. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster or call 1-800-745-3000 all ages are welcome and the show is subject to change. Get your tickets NOW for these shows, which are always a sellout fast! So, let’s take a look around Metraland and see who’s doing who and what?
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…MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), on Friday, November 10th Necto Pride presents from Rupaul’s Drag Race Season II & All stars Season I “JUJUBEE & RAVEN” hosted by Chanel Hunter & Jadein Black with DJ Jace & DJ DigiMARK. VIP with a Meet & Greet Priority – Email VIP@ NECTO.COM, also a FREE Meet & Greet! Doors open at 9pm 18+ welcome. $5 for 21+ and $10 for 18-20. First show is 9:45pm with an encore performance at 12am, with a FREE meet & greet after the encore. They’re located at 516 E. Liberty in Ann Arbor, MI. Detroit: BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), it’s time for their “BLACK OUT PARTY” on Friday, November 10th, remember what happens in the dark stays in the dark! On Saturday, November 18th it’s “LEATHER NIGHT” for you leather guys and admirers with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness. And on Saturday, November 25th, it’s for all you collegiate guys “COLLEGE NIGHT” with $5 lockers for those 18 -25 years old. They also have FREE tanning with the rental of a room or a locker. B-Zone is open 24/7 and is a PRIVATE Gay Health Club and you MUST have current proper pictured ID to enter, a Drivers License, State ID or an updated Passport. No exceptions! They’re located at 1617 E. McNichols at I-75 in Detroit. BRIGGS DETROIT (313-656-4820), Tuesday, November 7th at 6pm it’s “EXTRAVAgagaNZA” All Gaga, All Day, and All Night, a kickoff party for her World Tour! Also “GRIDIRON SUNDAYS” with $5 Strong Islands and DJ Marty Bulger spins out the tunes.
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CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), on Saturday, November 4th, “BIRTHDAY BASH” for Claudia, well shucks ya’ll “Happy Birthday Ms. Clawwwdeann” with $4 JOSE CUERVO shots all night long, remember (tequila makes your clothes’ fall off!) wear your favorite RED wig or Cowgirl/Cowboy outfit for FREE entry before 11pm plus a special performance by Miss Amateur CGC: KOURTNEY BREEZE. Also check out their weekly Coasting lineup on page 9 for something to do all week long, the next “LUDE Wrestling” is on Tuesday. November 14th, hosted by Crystal Harding. ESCAPE BOOKSTORE (313-336-6558), is open Monday – Saturday 10am until midnight. Sundays from noon till 10pm. They have a huge selection of DVD’s and videos for sale or rent. GIGI’S (313-584-6525), is open six nights a week, with their weekly lineup; Mondays: “Chico and the Boys” with DJ Chico and hostess Nickki Stevens, doors open 8pm. Tuesday: CLOSED, Wednesday;Sapphire DeeLite’s Talent Contest doors open at 7pm.
Thursday; it’s “Turnt Up Thursdays” (Amateur Go-Go Boys Night) and hosted by Bentley James open at 8pm. Fridays; are “F**K YOU FRIDAYS” with DeAngela Shannon & Sabin also Chico and the Boys doors open at 8pm. Saturdays; “Show Nights In the Cabaret” doors open at 7pm. Sundays; “Karaoke with KJ Karen” doors open at 7pm. HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), has been celebrating diversity since 1980! It’s where friends gather 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 2pm 2am daily. Never a cover and you can watch sports, or music videos with pool table, and darts. Stop in and enjoy a few brewski’s or cocktails. Coming up on Saturday, November 11th it’s a “HIBERNATION PARTY” hosted by Creek Ridge Campground, celebrating an amazing season with C.R.C. Swag, some great 18. continued on pg 16 14 Metra Magazine, Issue # 913
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Shot Specials, membership giveaways and more. And they want to see all their friends and members in the spring of 2018.
Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), coming up on Friday, November 17th its “Beards for the Boys” hosted by The Apartment Lounge in conjunction with Spectrum Health for a seminar on health issue that have impacted our community and the world. The magic Mustache MO’s will also be on hand trimming beards! Stop in and show your support. Who doesn’t like a really good shave/trim? Royal Oak: PRONTO’S (248-544-7900), on Saturday, November 11th from 10pm -2am you’ll experience “LUSTr” NOT the Pronto! You’re use to, NO COVER, $3 Long Islands, $3 Green Tea Shots, watch for more details to come, 21+ please. ...ILLINOIS Chicago: TOUCHE (773-465-7400), wants every leather club or leather maven to know plans for Mr. Chicago Leather 2018 Contest weekend, on January 26th - 28th are underway. The contest will be the highlight of a full weekend of events including a welcoming cocktail party and Fetish Flea Market, Kink U, and MCL brunch and roast of Mr. Chicago Leather 2017: Gerald “Daddy G” Cernak, also returning for his 15th consecutive year to host the continued on pg 18 16 Metra Magazine, Issue # 913
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MCL 2018 Contest at the Leather Archives & Museum on that Saturday night will be International Mr. Leather 03, John Pendal. The winner of the contest will represent the leather community of Chicago and contest sponsor Touché at IML 2018 in May. Contestant applications and contest details are available at the bar or online on the MCL2018 page and at www. ToucheChicago.com! Weekend package that will include admission to the Saturday night contest, a package of drink tickets for cocktails parties, tickets for the MCL Brunch, and t-shirts, also will be available at $75 at BrownPaperTickets.com beginning on November 1st. Information for individual contest tickets will be posted as it becomes available. A complete list of events, details and updates will be posted on Mr. Chicago Leather 2018 page at www.ToucheChicago.com in the weeks ahead. For further info contact David Boyer ToucheChicago@gmail.com! LEATHER64TEN (773-508-0900), for all your leather needs checkout their merchandize online www.leather64ten,com They have FREE shipping on select items and if you’re in Chicago stop in the store and bourse around, at 6410 N. Clark Street. That’s it for this issue folks! Our next deadline is Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 for our Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 issue, our Thanksgiving issue just in time to advertise the biggest drinking day of the year the day before “Turkey Day” Wednesday November 22. You can email me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today!
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