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AT THE MOVIES..............10 “ 11-11-11 & THE ARTIST” Compiled by Kenekeyz
FRIENDS OF DOROTHY...........................14 WHO’S DOIN’ WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IN METRALAND! Compiled By Auntie M.
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AT THE MOVIES
11.11.11 The End Is No w! ow
After the tragic death of his wife and child, famed American author, Joesph Crone travels from the United States to Barcelona, Spain to reunite with his estranged brother samuel and dying father, Richard. however, fate has a different plan for Joseph as his life becomes plagued with strange happenings, and the constant sightings of the number 11. Curiosity quickly turns to obsession and Joesph soon realizes that thisnumber holds a horrific meaning not only to himself but possibly to all of religion. Isolated in a foregin country with only the support of his companion, Sadie, Joesph soon realizes that 11/11/ 11 is more than just a date. It’s a WARNING! 10 Metra Magazine, Issue # 780
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Artist Hollywood 1927. George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a slient movie superstar. The advent of the talkies will sound the death knell for his career and sees him fall into oblivion. For young extra Peppy Miller (Berenice Bejo), it seems the sky’s the limit with major movie stardom awaits. The Artist tells the story of their interlinked destinies. Directed by Michel Hazanavicius. Starring: Jean Dujardin, berenice Bejo, Johm Goodman, James Cromwell, and Penelope Ann Miller. Metra Magazine, Issue # 789 11
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OTHY Friends of DOR DORO
Metra's calendar of EVENTS, that lets you know where all the HOT spots are! o@aol.com By: AuntieM4Dor AuntieM4Doro@aol.com
I hope everyone has recovered from all the Halloween madness that swept over Metraland this past week; it was a hoot at most clubs! Now we’re moving into the Thanksgiving Day mode, and everyone knows that Thanksgiving eve is the biggest drinking night of the year, better than New Years Eve & Halloween combined. So starting with this issue and continuing into the next one, we’ll be bringing you all the hottest places to party in Metraland, get out your I-pads, Blackberries, Smart phones, whatever and mark down all the places you’ll like to attend during the holidays, beginning with Michigan this time! …MICHIGAN LIFE: DETROIT/LeatherUNITED, are re-building the Leather community with commitment and dedication. Leather United will hold a show of support on Saturday, November 19 from 8pm – 2am at KINKdom 3650 Michigan Ave in Detroit and is hosted by Bryon Hayes, Mr. Leather Michigan 2010. Come show your support for the Detroit’s Leather community! NO COVER and munchies, water, and soft drinks will be provided, or bring your own beverages. For more information on the LeatherUNITED event please contact Bryon Hayes at mrleathermichigan2010@yahoo.com or call 734-260-2388! Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), always celebrates GAY PRIDE two nights with “Pride Friday” the biggest weekly Gay Night in Michigan, and “Detour Tuesdays” the best Mid-week GAY party night! On “PRIDE Fridays” you get two DJ’s, DJ Jace spins House & High Energy Dance in the Main room, and DVJ Mark plays Retro, Pop & Top 40 Videos in the Red room. No cover before 10pm, guys with College ID pay no cover until 11pm. Cover is $5 for 21+ and $8 for 18 to 20 year olds. Drink Specials: Happy Hour from 9pm -11pm with ½ Off All drinks, shots & beer, also with $2 Long Island until 11pm. And then on “Detour Tuesdays” in the Red room with DJ John Cruz spins the best top 40 and dance music. NO COVER and drinks specials, with $2 Miller Lite bottles, $3 bottled craft beer, $3three Olives Vodka, and their specialty Martini menu available. Doors open at 9pm and 18 and over are welcome. For VIP services please contact info@thenecto.com or 734-994-5835. Birmingham: SOUTH BAR (248-593-8133), if you’re out on Wednesday night stop in for a few libations they have a DJ with dancing, and the doors open at 10pm with NO COVER and it’s a 21 and up bar! continued on pg 18 14 Metra Magazine, Issue # 780
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Detroit: BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), on this Friday, November 11th it’s the “BLACK-OUT PARTY” and fun to be had by all! Saturday, November 19th it’s “LEATHER NIGHT” with specials for members in chaps and harnesses, and coming up on Saturday, November 26th its “COLLEGE NIGHT” with $5 lockers or rooms for 18-25 year olds! Check it out! CLUB GOLD COAST (313-366-6135), have you ever wanted to see that boy next door unzipped? Well, now’s your chance as they have “UNZIPPED SUNDAYS” where first time dancers can do try-out auditions to be a Club Gold Coast dancer! Just see the manager for details! They have Exotic Male Dancers every night at 9pm and they’re open seven days at 7pm. Stop in any night for a few libations and sexy sensual fun! Then on Wednesday, November 23rd you can spend THANKSGIVING EVE with them, NO COVER - customer appreciation night with special Thanksgiving Eve drinks, DJ and dancing all night! Come FEAST your eyes on their new BOY CANDY! Anyone 18+ with a valid ID is welcome! Thursdays are “COLLEGE BOYS NIGHT” free cover before 11pm for everyone and free cover ALL night with valid College ID and $2 wells and most domestic beers.
GIGI’S (313-584-6525), Monday Night, with NO cover before 11:00pm FREE COVER all night with college ID! Come and checkout CHICO, Nickki and the BOYS! Fridays are “FUCK YOU FRIDAY” $2.00 cover before 11:00pm with Chico, DeAngela, and SABIN with ALL THE BOYS! Saturdays are Show nights in the Cabaret Room with the finest in female impersonations also with your hostess NICKKI STEVENS, with showtimes at 10pm, 11pm and 1am and reservations are suggested! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), wants to know if you’re a pitcher or Catcher. Well, here’s your chance to prove your position, on Saturday, November 12th it’s the “PITCHER & CATCHERS BALL” come be an athletic supporter! Wear athletic attire and get drink discounts all night! You can also win some prizes. On Saturday, November 19th it’s “Tim’s Birthday Benefit for Charity” as “Toys for Tots” and “Blanket Drive” bring a donation and get drink specials! Sunday, November 20th MIGRA Mr. Leather Cowboy Luncheon at 3pm and the MIGRA Leather Fantasy Party at 9pm come join the fun! 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 780
PEARLE VISION (248-399-9595), are you having a little problem reading small print or just seeing things a little blurry lately, then stop in at Pearle Vision Center in Ferndale at 22757 Woodward Ave and have your eyes examined by Dr. Mark Levine! And you can get a fierce new look with a 35% discount at the Ferndale location only! Tell them you read it in Metra magazine. The LELAND (313-962-2300), has the “gay friendly” City Club and is open on Fridays & Saturdays from 10pm until 4am. Also checkout their studios and apartments which run from $425.00 up to $999.00! R&R SALOON (313-849-2751), on Friday, November 11th its MIGRA’S Line Dancing and Billy’s Birthday Bash…11-11-11! Then on Saturday, November 12th MIGRA will have a “Thanksgiving Turkey Bowling”. Friday, November 18th “UNCUT MEN OF DETROIT” first club night and ICON Jail & Bail Fundraiser also it’s after hours Leather PIT party with Mr. Friendly and Mistress Lily. Saturday, November 19 it’s the “Mr. Leather Cowboy Competition and Show.” Ferndale: JUST 4 US (248-547-5878), has all your holiday cards and a variety of novelties for your shopping list. Swing by and checkout the Metra display window our own Jim Tuffy decorated, it looks great, and browse around you’ll find something for someone with their well stocked store of goodies! ROSIE O’GRADY’S (248-591-9163) and ROCKSTAR RACHEL along with sponsor dailygayporn.com are hosting “BATTLE FOR THE DJ BOOTH” on Thursday, November 17th from 10pm-2am, come vote for the next First Wednesday resident DJ. Your host for the evening is DJ Rockstar Rachel with DJ’s Heddy, Frisk, and Kush. For more events click up their website at www.rosieogradysirishpub.com! SOHO (248-542-7646), on Thursdays presents “HEAT” with $2Bud/Bud Light and DJ DRE and special guests, for more info on their daily specials checkout their website at www.sohoferndale.com. Grand Rapids: I was in Grand Rapids the other day, just strolling down Lake Drive and noticed the Byrneboehm Art Gallery, located at 959 Lake Dr. SE. and their new display of the “6X6 Holiday Show” what a wonderful change of scene. I was especially drawn to that unique jewelry display from Andy Szcepanski. The whole “6X6 Holiday Show” features a plethora of artists and runs all of November until December 31st. For more info on other events click up their website at www.byrneboehmgallery.com! The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), has always been a great place for your holiday revelers! Stop in and enjoy a little holiday cheer, you might meet a new friend, or run into a few old friends! RUMORS (616-454-8720), has a ton of weekly daily specials you can click up their website info@rumorsnightclub.net! Coming up this Fridays it’s their Male Strippers with DJ Monica Parker and on Saturday its both Men and Womyn Box dancers with DJ Craig Allen. Sunday its Country Stompin’ from 6pm-9pm followed by their Show night with DJ Monica! Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), will celebrate its Thirteenth Year Anniversary on Saturday, November 12th with “The A-LIST” from New York City and special guest appearance of AUSTIN ARMACOST of “The A-List” Don’t miss this one! For more info check their website at www.SpiralDanceBar.com! continued on pg 22
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Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), on Friday, November 11th it’s the “Mr. Michigan LEATHER Fundraiser” starting at 8pm. Come support Affirmations on Friday, November 18th, at 8pm with “BODY BINGO Benefit” They supply the shirts, you supply the bodies. You’ve never played Bingo like this before! S.T.U.D SUNDAYS play their ALL NEW “Luck of the Draw” GIVEAWAY with drink specials all night long! Musical beats by DJ Doug and MC Jon with the Liberty Bar dancers! They also have a schedule of daily events on Mondays S.I.N. (Service Industry Night) drink specials for service industry employees with proof of employment, starting at 8:00pm. Then on Tuesdays it’s Tom & Andrew’s Euchre Night starting at 7:30pm. Wednesdays are “Wild West Wednesdays” with your favorite country tunes and videos all night long starting at 8:00pm. Thursdays & Saturdays “KARAOKE with KAREN” starting at 8:00pm. Sterling Heights: SALON ONE (586-274-4260), its time to get that new “do” for the holidays and the folks at Salon One will gladly set you up with an appointment, give then a call! Warren: MBII/MALEBOX (586-806-2390), will present “SPACEE KADETT” on Saturday, November 12th, if you have not see this talented entertainer you’ve missed, one of the most unusual and unique performers on the show circuit today! So, be sure to check it out! They also have daily specials starting on Sunday with “SUNDAY FIXIN’” with food at 3:00pm Karaoke starts at 9:00pm. Now on Mondays its Monday Night Football with happy hour prices ALL DAY & NIGHT and pizza at half time! Tuesdays its “BOYS NIGHT OUT with SABIN” with $2 dollar drinks all night long! Wednesdays are “College Hump Night” no cover with drink specials. Thursdays are “Long Island Thursdays” with $5 Long Island Ice Tea ALL NIGHT, and $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon from 9pm to 12am, then on “FREAKY FRIDAYS” hosted by Jacqueline Frost. And on Saturday its “SEXY SATURDAYS” dance party with special DJ! 22 Metra Magazine, Issue # 780
...ILLINOIS Chicago: BERLIN (773-348-4975), has a line-up for ya…on Friday, November 11 th present “ROBYN: Artist Feature Showcase Set”, from 10pm until 1:30am with DJ Greg Haus followed by “COSMIX”. Then on Saturday, November 12th it’s “BERLIN’S 28TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND” and the Official Judas Priest Afterparty with “Lady Starlight” (Lady GaGa’s DJ & Judas Priest’s DJ). Wednesday, November 23rd it’s “THANKSGIVING EVE” with a special event “COMASOFT” (Live on Stage at 11pm) with weekend DJ’s Greg Haus & Chester. Sunday, November 27th it’s a “BLOCK ROCKIN’ 90’S NIGHT” with Dj’s Greg Haus & Chester. 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), the watering hole of the stars of Michigan Ave, yes folks it’s the best damn bar to catch a buzz at with strong, cheap drinks and a friendly crowd! SPIN NIGHTCLUB (773-327-7711), on Saturday, November 19th Spin presents from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 2 winner, “TYRA SANCHEZ” come join them as they will have two exciting performances at Midnight& 1am. Since being crowned, “the other Tyra” has taken the world by storm with her beauty and talent. There will be lots of fun and surprises, so don’t miss out! Tickets are $5 in advance/$10 at the Door and $20 VIP- with bar package from 11pm-midnight and photos with Tyra! Windsor, CANADA LEGENDS OF 2012 (519-968-3260), have Hot Male Dancers on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Check out their website for information on up coming events at thelegendof2012.com! …OHIO Toledo: BRETZ (419-243-1900), has the highest concentration of college-aged guys and girls in Toledo. The music bumps with the latest hit tunes and as do the partiers, the dance floor is known to get really wild. The drinks are always potent and powerful but priced accordingly! Stop in for an evening of fun, entertainment and party your asses off! That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, November 16th for our Wednesday, November 23rd Thanksgiving week issue and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com!
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