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As I, the illuminated oracle of hip and fresh and everything new, who original stated back in our July and August issue, it’s “Pubs and Clubs with Patios” that are the ones who seem to be surviving in this time of COVID. Yes, it’s true that places that have food and fun activates to offer their patrons on their patios are the one who are doing better than anyone expected also those campgrounds with emphasis on communal outdoor activities have diffidently seen improvements with their businesses. Now let’s see just who is doing what in and about Metraland! …MICHIGAN Allen Park:
BLOSSOMS FLORIST (313-389-5900), those beautiful people at Blossoms Florist, can built a bunch of amazingly different arrangement to lift your spirits out of the doldrums of isolation and separation and that can give you the inspiration to engage in the camaraderie of friends and family. They have a delivery service at an extra cost that serves the entire Metro area, Give them a call and you won’t be disappointed! Detroit:
ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), has a fantastic patio with lights for those warm evenings and plenty of seating for their customers in a secure surrounding. They open Noon until 2am 7 days a week; they are following all the regulated social distancing and sanitizing measures as dictated by the governor. Never a cover and with Free Munchies! Let’s work together and play safe! Continued on page 10 8 Metra Magazine, Issue # 947
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GIGI’S (313-584-6525), has their Patio open now at 9pm with “GQ Mondays” with performances by “The Boys”! On Fridays it’s “Fuck You Fridays” also on the Patio with DeAngela “Show” Shannon as your host and special guest with show times at 11:15pm and 12:45am also Randy serving drinks and DJ Chris spinning. Saturdays it’s a “Party on the Patio” with a DJ and dancing! Also watch out for Gigi’s, “Sunday Brunch and Shows” on the patio, open at 10am with shows at 11am and 1pm Sunday, September 13th and tickets $10 advance/ $15 at the door please message Gigi’s Facebook for reservations and payments. Menu varies! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), has a fantastic all new patio completely redone, and it’s a great place to gather, Cocktails and ice cold beers are always better on the patio, and there is a lot of super grillin’ and chillin’ going on, with bears on the loose seven days a week from 4pm until 2am.Our favorite “hairy bear” Sammy is always happy to see old friends and meet some new ones, so come enjoy a nice afternoon and evening on this airy and fresh new space to party! ESCAPE BOOKSTORE (313-336-6558), is open Mondays – Saturdays 11AM until 11PM and Sunday’s noon - 10PM, some new restrictions have be enforced and must be honored your cooperation is appreciated. 24 HOUR VIDEO (313-271-1100), have never slowed down, they’ve been experimenting with several new virtual technologies to improve their business. Stop in and find out how to get “baited – up” with the Continued on page 16 new futuristic way to satisfy your interest. 10 Metra Magazine, Issue # 947
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MENJO’S COMPLEX (313-863-3934), great news their patios are now open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 8pm - 2am, and Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 2pm - 2am. They’ll be having a “Labor Day Weekend Patio Party” Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 4th, 5th, and 6th from 2pm - 2am and Sunday with a Barbeque starting at 2pm. Come on down any day, for some adult beverages, and a party with friends on all their patios! Ferndale: SOHO (248-542-7646), right in the heart of downtown Ferndale is that neighborhood Pub with a patio in the rear has a daily Happy Hour until 8pm with $2 drink and beer specials also Moscow Mules. Open daily Mondays – Fridays from 4pm – 2am and Saturdays & Sundays 2pm – 2am! Stop in for some refreshing cocktails, ice cold beer and a friendly clientele! Stockbridge: CREEK RIDGE CAMPGROUND (517-565-3800), the weekend of August 28th -30rd
it’s their “Queen of the Camp: Miss CRC 2020 Competition” open to all campers, Then it’s “Northern Decadence” On the weekend of September 4th – 6th join them in The Crossing Sunday starting at8pm for Northern Decadence Street Fair. If you want a booth for a game, drinks, etc please see Paul White or a JAMAC member for information. And vending will be allowed this weekend. September 11th thru 13th, it’s “The Boots -n- Boogie Cowboy Dance” hopefully you’ve learned your dance lessons and now they’re paying off, if not then, come to The Lodge on Friday night from 9:30 -11:00 pm when they’ll have their final country cut dried dance lessons of the season. 16 Metra Magazine, Issue # 947
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Saturday at noon it’s Roping Lessons, and at 7pm in the Lodge, it’s Bingo Extravaganza.Saturday night from 9:30 -12:30 at Solitude, its Country Dancing, Line Dancing, and Partners Dancing all evening with dance floor etiquette being closely followed. It will be all country music, all evening as we welcome the Grand Rapids Renegades there will be a 50.00$ prize to the best dancer(s) during our 11:30 dance off! September 18th - 20th it’s their “My Ferociously Fabulous Bear Weekend” and where there’s bears there’s bear lovers! The following weekend September 25th - 27th it’s “LUMBERJACK” weekend! Hey, Got Wood? Well come get some! For reservations 517-565-3800, for event details go to our FACEBOOK page! www.creekridgecampground .com! Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), Have both of their patios open and functioning, under the guidelines of the Governor’s dictates! Also they have their scheduled weekly events ready Sundays: it’s BRUNCH from 10:00am -3:00pm with $1 domestics after 6:00pm. Mondays: is Martini Mondays ALL Day. Tuesdays: they have Euchre and cocktails on the back patio at 7:00pm. Wednesdays: its .50¢ Wings ALL Day! Thursdays: KARAOKE at 9:00pm. And Fridays & Saturdays: Music Videos ALL Night. Stop in and enjoy friends and have some fun. They’re located at 85 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), from my sources was recently in Saugatuck/ Douglas area they have had the worst year of their existence. Now don’t “yank your panties in a knot” but it’s true, they’ve had minimal capacity for most of the summer season, even following government guidelines. We have to show our support for their devotion to the community for their many years of catering to us!
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Royal Oak: FIVE15 (248-515-2551), will have on Wednesday, September 2nd from 7pm – 9pm it’s “Schitt’s Creek Drag Queen Trivia” are you smarter than a Drag Queen? Do you dare to test your skills? Miss Bouvee will host this event and test your knowledge! Seating is strictly socially distanced and reservations are highly suggested for groups of 4 or more are recommended. Price is $10 per person and must be paid in advance, with all sales are final. Doors open at 6pm with preshow drinks specials and the show begins at 7-ish!
Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666) has the best patio in Northern Michigan and is open daily at 5pm until 2am also hosted by anyone of your favorite bartender serving up their signature drink all night long. Sundays are Fundays with Joshua on their beautiful covered patio! Stop in and enjoy and few libations with friends and family! ...ILLINOIS Chicago: I’m sorry to report but the latest information that I’ve received is that most of Chicago’s bars, clubs and dance and show clubs are still under lockdown orders by Mayor “Beetlejuice” Lightfoot. LEATHER64TEN (773-508-0900), Is OPEN but they have to follow the states guidelines, you have to wear a mask, and gloves if you intend to handle any merchandize! They also have a whole new line of Men’s Styles of Swimwear, by Breedwell & Chris Lopez. Stop in and check them out at 6410 N. Clark St. That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 for our Wednesday, September 30th, Halloween 2020 issue, at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today! 20 Metra Magazine, Issue # 947
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