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METRA MAGAZINE
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AT THE MOVIES...............10 “INNKEEPERS & SAFE HOUSE” Compiled By Kene Keyz
FRIENDS OF DOROTHY...........................14 WHO’S DOIN’ WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IN METRALAND! Compiled By Auntie M.
OUT FLASHIN’................20 ISSUE #785 FEB,. 08 2012
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“THE INNKEEPERS” - After a hundred years of service, The Yankee Pedlar Inn is shutting its doors for good. The last remaining employees, Claire (Sara Paxton) and Luke (Pat Healy), are determined to uncover proof of what many believe to be one of New England’s most haunted hotels. As the Inn’s final days draw near, odd guests check in as the pair of minimum wage “Ghost hunters” begin to experience strange and alarming events that may ultimately cause them to be mere footnotes in th hotel’s long unexplained history. The film was directed by Ti West and also stars Kelly McGillis! 10 Metra Magazine, Issue # 785
SAFE HOUSE “SAFE HOUSE” - The most dangerous renegade from the CIA, Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington) comes back onto the grid after a decade on the run. When the South African safe house he’s remanded to is attacked and torn apart by mercenaries, a rookie operative Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) the “housekeeper” has to escape with him. Now, the unlikly allies partner up and must stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead, were they sent by terrorists or someone on the inside of the CIA who will kill anyone standing in thier way to obtaining their desired goal! Metra Magazine, Issue # 785 11
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Friends of Dorothy Metra's calender of events that lets you know where all the HOT spots are!
By AuntieM4Doro@aol.com
Angel Velez
I have lots of information for you to mark down so without further ado make notes of several special events coming up, let’s just jump right in and start with your sister city Chicago this time… ...ILLINOIS Chicago: BERLIN (773-348-4975), on Friday, February 10th Cosmix will present “Bjork Showcase: All Is Full of Love” (Valentine’s Edition) all Bjork music and videos from 9pm - 1:30am with DJ Greg Haus followed by “Cosmix” electronica & indie-alternative dance party until 4am. Thursday, February 16th the Ratcatchers, Mishka & Ultimat presents “CULT” with residents Teen Witch & Baby Bamboo! Friday, February 17th its Cosmix presents…GOLDFRAPP “The Singles” release party with all Goldfrapp music, videos, remixes and collaborations 10pm – 1:30am with DJ Greg Haus no cover before 11pm and followed by Cosmix until 4am. And coming up on Friday, March 2nd Cosmix presents a “RITON” DJ set with Greg Haus and more details to come! 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), Valentine’s Day is coming up and who know what kind of gig they’re gonna have! But one thing is for sure you’ll get your drunk on and might get a lucky Valentine surprise to boot! Stop in for the best drinks in town, cheap, strong and many! SPIN NIGHTCLUB (773-327-7711), on Saturday, February 11th it’s “CUPID’S BALL” come and join Saya Naomi & Next Door Studios: James Huntsman, Samual O’Toole, and Marcus Mojo for an outrageously sexy Valentines Party. The entire staff will be decked out as Cherubs and have your photo taken in their LOVERS GROTTO there will be a $5 cover! 14 Metra Magazine, Issue # 785
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Then on Saturday, February 18th it’s SEASON 4: RuPaul’s Drag Race Stars…Sharon Needles & Phi Phi O’Hara for a night of drama, drag and drinks! There will be two shows one at midnight & 1am the tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the door & come meet the girls and get your photo taken with them at the VIP MEET & GREET those tickets are $20! You always win with Spin! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), on a late note Chicago’s premier leather bar was the center of the leather universe last weekend as the host bar of the Mr. Chicago Leather 2012 contest. Angel Velez claimed the title of Mr. Chicago Leather 2012. As Mr. Chicago Leather 2012, Angel will compete at International Mr. Leather in May 25-28, 2012 and John Pendal will return from London to co-host the IML completion with Karen Crelius. For more details on daily events and up coming special events contact www.touchechicago.com! …MICHIGAN Snowball, that special fundraiser for Motown International Classic (Bowlers), sponsored by M.I.C and the “NEW” Club Gold Coast was an absolutely SOLD OUT event! The main floor and the mezzanine where both packed with party people dancing to the beats of DJ Doug Roberts. Phil of MIC and Jeff Stedman & Claudia Ham of Club Gold Coast thank everyone for making it a huge success. Just a reminder on Saturday, February 11th M.I.C. will have “Battle of the Leagues: 9 - Pin No Tap” at Universal Lanes on 12 Mile in Warren, its $20 per person, includes 1st and 2nd game mystery and 1 strike ball ticket. Registration at 8pm, and Bowling at 9pm, and yes it’s a fundraiser for M.I.C. Ann Arbor: AUT BAR (734-994-3677), a nice place to meet friends for drinks and libations or have a good meal. Located at 315 Braun Court check their website for more information on daily events at www.autbar.com!
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NECTO (734-994-5436), has the biggest weekly gay night in Michigan with “pridefriday” and DJ Jace spinning House & High Energy dance music in the Main Room, also DVJ Mark plays Retro, Pop, Top 40 & UK music videos in the Red Room. There is no cover before 10pm; guys with college ID get in free until 11pm. Cover is $5 for 21+ & 8 for 18-20. They have drink specials at Happy Hour from 9pm - 11pm 1/2 off all drinks, shots & beers, also $2 Long Island until 11pm. They also have the best mid-week gay night “detourtuesday” in the Red Room with DJ John Cruz spinning Top 40, Pop and dance music. There is NO COVER and they have drink specials with $2 Miller Lite bottles, $3 bottled Craft beer, and $3 Three Olive Vodka specialty Martini Menu available. Coming up on Friday, February 17th a special “pridefriday” MARDI GRAS party! And on "detourtuesday" February 21st Club Gold Coast invades Necto you really shouldn’t miss this skeptical of debauchery! Royal Oak: FIVE15 (248-515-2551), is the home of Drag Queen BINGO in Michigan. Every Friday & Saturday of the month and on Friday, February 17th it will be hosted by Hershae Chocolatae. You should make reservations. They’re also having a HUGE FEBRUARY (Valentines Day) MEN’S SALE and the sale ends on Tuesday, February 28th, with 25% off designer underwear, 25% off all lube & aromas and 25% off previously viewed DVD’s open daily 11am until 7pm Sunday at 11pm – 5pm. Located at 515 S. Washington. Detroit: BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), is more then just a health club and has another one of their popular “BLACK OUT PARTY” scheduled for Friday, February 10 and you’ll not want to miss it! On Saturday, February 18 it’s something for the leather maven in you with “LEATHER NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness. Saturday, February 25th it’s “COLLEGE NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members 18-25 years of age. They also have Wild Wednesdays where you get FREE LUBE with purchase of locker or room. Also they have FREE Tanning from Sunday – Thursday with the purchase of room or locker and open 24/7! CLUB GOLD COAST (313-366-6135), has a new twist on things for Tuesdays “CELEBRITY BARTENDERS” with each week rotating guest bartenders from many of Metro Detroit’s Best establishments! Those bartenders interested, please contact Club Gold Coast for information! On Tuesday, February 14th its “Love Stinks Valentine’s Day Party” find your hookup here! No cover, Hors d’oeuvres and dancers, dancers, dancers! Exotic Male dancers every night at 9pm, they’re open seven days at 7pm. Stop in and enjoy some great eye candy and have a few cocktails, you’ll be glad you did! Coming up on Tuesday, February 21st Club Gold Coast invades Necto’s “detourtuesday”! GIGI’S (313-584-6525), has a few events planned for ya starting things off will be on Saturday, February 11th Denise Russell Returns to the Cabaret with showtimes at 10pm,11pm, and 1am reservations are highly suggested for Saturday night show. On Sunday, February 12th it’s “SING YOUR HEART OUT” Karaoke with KJ Karen starting at 7pm to midnight with NO cover! Then on their most popular night Monday, February 13th its “My Bloody Valentine’s Party” it’s the party for people who really hate Valentine’s day with your host Nickki, DJ Chico and the Boyz! On Tuesday, February 14th Destiny & Russ’s Fourth Annual “Valentine Day Cotillion” featuring many of Detroit’s finest entertainer’s! Also there will be a Lucky 50/ 50 raffle ticket drawn that evening! And on Saturday, February 18th Renee Peters Birthday in the Cabaret Room with showtimes at 10pm, 11pm and 1am also special guest appearance by Alexis Ferentino, reservations suggested! On Monday, February 20th its “BEADS, BOYS & BITCHES: The Mardi Gras Party” with Nickki, DJ Chico and the Boyz! Paint your faces, pull out the feathers and party the night away! And they also have “F*ck you Fridays” with Sabin, DeAngela, and DJ Chico and all the Boyz on Fridays! continued on page 20 Metra Magazine, Issue # 785 19
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And then it’s the biggest celebration in the city when Gigi’s has their 39th Anniversary Party from 8pm until 2am, there will be NO COVER, entertainment, buffet and crazy Give-aways! Be sure to attend! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), has HOTT Valentine’s Day Party on Saturday, February 11th hosted by the Michigan Panthers and sponsored by HOTT Magazine with a "HOTT Jock and Underwear" contest plus many give-aways from HOTT Magazine!
The R&R SALOON (313-849-2751), on Saturday, February 11th its “M.I.G.R.A Mardi Gras Party” with Best Mask & Costume contest and cash prizes. Then coming up on Friday, February 17th its “SADDLE UP & DANCE HARD” M.I.G.R.A Country Line dancing from 8pm until Midnight! Also on Saturday, February 18th Icon’s 19th Anniversary Party… the PIT open all night. For more information check their website at www.rnrsaloon.com! Ferndale: COMO’S (248-548-5005), invites you to come and celebrate your Valentines Day, Tuesday, February 14th or the weekend with them. You can have lunch or dinner with your lover or you might meet one there! Come party with them for MARDI GRAS… FAT Tuesday, February 21st they also have the best pizza in town! Then on Sunday, February 26th come and watch the OSCARS with them on their many large screens! It’s a night of glitter and glam! JUST 4 US (248-547-5878), offer an array of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered merchandise including DVD’s, magazines, magnets, stickers, buttons, candles, clothing, flags, books and jewelry, pet accessories, and products for your home and much more. Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), not just for the sophisticated, it’s for everyone a great place to meet up with old friends or find a few new ones, plenty of conversation and camaraderie, come and have a few libations and find out for yourselves, you’ll be glad you did! 22 Metra Magazine, Issue # 785
RUMORS (616-454-8720), has some of Western Michigan’s hottest DJ’s pumpin’ the hottest music with a huge dance floor, Male & Female Box dancers, Strippers, Shows, Pool, Videos, ATM and more all in downtown Grand Rapids at 69 S. Division Ave. Stop in any night you’ll surely have a good night! Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), has three big events in store for the first being on Saturday, February 11th is a “VALENTINES STOP LIGHT PARTY” wear Red-Taken, wear Yellow-it’s complicated, and Green is single and ready to go! Then on Saturday, February 18th “MARDI GRAS: Part-I Sin begins”…then on Saturday, February 25th “MARDI GRAS: Part II – Beads & Boys” 18+ are welcome, music and videos with John Cruz! Doors open at 9pm and 21+ it’s FREE before 11pm! Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), another fun spot of mine will be having a Fundraiser for Human Rights Champaign Foundation on Friday, February 10, 8pm! there will be drink specials, 50/50 raffle and hosted by Christopher Keyes: Mi. LGBT Ambassador. They also have a week of fun things to do starting things off on Mondays – S.I.N. (Service Industry Night), Tuesdays its “Tom & Andrew’s” EUCHRE NIGHT come and try your hand! Thursdays & Saturdays its “KARAOKE” with Karen and a great place to test those pipes! Then on Sundays you have that “S.T.U.D. SUNDAYS” with the Liberty Bar Dancers and the booming beats by DJ Doug Robert. Also try your luck with the NEW Luck of the Draw. Always a favorite night for fun and good times! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), coming on Saturday, February 11th it’s a “Valentine Party” with hors d’oeuvres, and sweet heart drink specials, bring your sweetie or meet one there! Then join them for their “MARDI GRAS Party” Saturday, February 18th with beads and festival fun things.
Warren: MALEBOX II (586-806-2390), catch the fever! Has some great weekly events for you to enjoy, “KARAOKE SUNDAYS” with food served from 3pm - 6pm, Pool Tournament at 8pm with cash prizes and Karaoke at 9pm. Saturdays its “DRAG COMEDY SHOW” and DJ Jimmy! Fridays it’s HOT BODY Contest with Crystal Harding and dancing with DJ Keyle. “Tuesdays Boyz night Out” with Sabin and DJ Jimmy with a “Booty Contest” with cash prizes and $2 drinks all night long! Which brings us to Tuesday, February 14th “VALENTINES DAY” so come and get your heart on at the BOX! That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, February 15th , 2012 for our Wednesday, February 22nd issue and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com!
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