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AT THE MOVIES.......10 “DARK TIDE & BULLY” Compiled By Kene Keyz
FRIENDS OF DOROTHY...........................14 WHO’S DOIN’ WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IN METRALAND! Compiled By Auntie M.
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AT THE MOVIES
DARK TIDE
“DARK TIDE” in the film Kate (Halle Berry) a shark expert whose business has been failing since a shark attack killed a fellow diver under her command. Once dubbed “the shark whisperer.” Kate is haunted by the memory and is unable to get back in the water. With bills piling up and the bank about to foreclose on Kate’s boat, Kate’s exboyfriend Jeff (Olivier Martinez) presents her with a lucrative opportunity: lead a thrillseeking millionaire businessman on a dangerous shark dive, outside the cage. Battling her self-doubts and fear, Kate accepts the proposal and sets a course for the world’s deadliest feeding grounds: “SHARK ALLEY”. 10 Metra Magazine, Issue # 788
“THE BULLY PROJECT” is a beautifully cinematic, character-driven documentary. This film follows five kids and families over the course of a school year. Stories include two families who have lost children to suicide and a mother awaiting the fate of her 14year-old daughter who has been incaraerated after bringing a gun on the school bus. With an intimate glimpse into homes, classrooms, cafaterias and principals’ pffice, the film offers insight into the often cruel world of the lives of bullied children. As teachers, administrators, kids and parents struggle to find answers. “The Bully Project” examines the dire consequences of bullying through the testimony of strong and courageous youth. Through the power of their stories, thefilm aims to be a catalyst for change in the way we deal with bullying as parents, teachers, children and society as a whole. The film is directed by Sundance and Emmy -award winning filmmaker, Lee Hirsch. Metra Magazine, Issue #788 11
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The weather is finally breaking and things are starting to thaw-out around here, the weather is definitely getting warmer and soon it will be HOT. So, let’s check out all the hottest bars and nightclubs in and around Metraland staring with Michigan this time, so without further ado… …MICHIGAN AL GAMEA presents “Arabian Nights” on Friday, March 30, 2012 hosted by Crystal Harding at Backstreet with a HOT SHOW and new DJ in the house mixing live. Doors open at 10pm. Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), spring is here, and what better way can you ring in the summer season than “pridefriday” the biggest weekly GAY night in Michigan. DJ Jace spins House & High Energy dance music in the Main Room and DVJ Mark plays Retro, Pop, Top 40 and UK music videos in the Red Room. No cover before 10pm and guys with valid college ID get in FREE until 11pm. Cover is $5 for 21 + and $8 for 18-20. Drink specials: Happy Hour from 9pm -11pm and ½ off all drinks, shots & beers, they also have $2 Long Islands until 11pm. Also they have the best midweek GAY night “detourtuesday” in the Red Room with Billboard reporting DJ John Cruz spinning the best Top 40 Pop and dance music. No cover, drink specials with $2 Miller Lite bottles, $3 bottled Craft beer, and 43 three Olive Vodka specialty martini menu available. Detroit: BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), has their “BLACK OUT” party on Friday, April 13th it should be a spooktacular event! “Leather Night” will be on Saturday, April 20 with $5 lockers for members in chaps or harness. Then another favorite night is “COLLEGE NIGHT” on Saturday, April 27 with $5 lockers for members 18-25. FREE Tanning Sunday-Thursday with the purchase of room or locker. Wild Wednesdays you’ll get FREE lube also with the purchase of a room or locker. continued on pg 18 14 Metra Magazine, Issue # 788
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CLUB GOLD COAST (313-366-6135), Tuesdays: CELEBRITY BARTENDERS each week rotating guest bartenders from Metro Detroit’s Best establishments. Any interested bartenders please contact the Club Gold Coast! On Tuesday, March 27th celebrity bartender BJ will be celebrating his birthday. Then on Tuesday, April 3rd the celebrity bartender will be JOSH from Grab & Go Sushi. Then the originators of “COLLEGE THURSDAYS” have $2 wells and most domestics, FREE COVER with College ID, FREE COVER before 11pm and Exotic Male Dancers also featuring Billboard reporting DJ JOHN CRUZ all at Club Gold Coast where the real men play! Coming on Sunday, April 8th it’s an “Easter Bonnet” contest with $200 cash prize and the contest starts at midnight! GIGI’S (313-584-6525), the tradition still continues with “MONDAY NIGHTS” no cover before 11:00pm, FREE COVER all night with college ID and Chico, Nickki and THE BOYS! “FUCK YOU FRIDAYS” with $2.00 cover before 11:00 with Chico, DeAngela, SABIN and ALL THE BOYS! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), on Saturday, March 24 it’s the “DETROIT BONDAGE CLUB” with Mr. Great Lakes Bootblack TROOPER will be in attendance. Saturday, March 31 it’s “MICHIGAN LEATHER SIR/boy CONTEST” hosted by MILSB.ORG! Tuesdays it’s the New “CUB-APALOOZA” with video trivia and Zach. Then on Saturday, April 7th “FUCK LIKE BUNNIES GEAR PARTY” come check out these events, they’ve been serving men since 1980! OTHERSIDE LOUNGE (313-305-7793), so, you’ve heard about it! You might have even talked about it! Now come witness it! Open daily from 6pm until 2am, THE OTHERSIDE, OTHER STYLE! R&R SALOON (313-849-2751), has a butt load of special stuff coming up and starting things off on Friday, March 23 a benefit “Campaign to End AIDS” with pudding shots, raffles, Coyote Ugly dancers return! continued on page 20
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Friday, March 30 it’s “LEATHER COWBOY” Country Line Dancing from 9-midnight. And on Saturday, March 31 “PROM NIGHT” of horrors and whores, are you dying to go! Benefit for Beautiful & Ruth Ellis House. Food, Shooters and cash prize for Prom King & Queen! Saturday, April 7 is “Mr. R&R Contest” with $250 in cash and prizes and the winner goes to MML see bartenders for applications. Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), will start things off on Friday, April 13 - 15 with Retro Disco Bear-oke and “SPRING BEAR WEEKEND” with Goldee Locks & the Bears. Then it’s the 31st ANNUAL “BLACK & WHITE” ANNIVERSARY with a Masquerade Ball and the summer’s First Tea dance. For the latest DJ schedule and Resort information check their website at www.dunesresort.com or scan the app on their ad page. Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), the Lansing area’s best and hottest nightclub has the Premier Glow & Blackout Event: “GLOW 2012” on Saturday, March 24th with music and videos by DJ John Cruz. FREE entries for 21+ before 11pm on. Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), is also a restaurant, with lunch specials Monday-Fridays and dinner menu is also available. On Friday, March 23rd starting at 9pm The Annual 39th Birthday Celebration of RAWSILK featuring performances by Lola Dick, De La Ville, and Men in Black with Karaoke until 2am.Then on Friday, March 30th and April 6th its “COUNTRY NIGHTS” with M.I.G.R.A. they’ll have shot specials, 50/50 raffle, and Line dancing. And a special “FOOL’S FRIDAY” on March 30th also hosted by M.I.G.R.A. with never a cover, no foolin’! Starting Sunday, April 1st it’s all you can eat “SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET” for $9.95 from noon til 4pm also with $3.00 Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Then Sunday evenings it’s S.T.U.D. SUNDAYS, always a hot night with the Liberty dancers, DJ Doug Roberts providing the beats and their NEW “Luck-O-Draw" game. Any time is a good time to stop in at Liberty Bar! Royal Oak: FIVE 15 (248-515-2551), is Royal Oak’s Only All Gay Coffeehouse, our own slice of the pie. And also the “Home Of: DRAG QUEEN BINGO”! They have a gigantic selection of assorted Lube & Aroma’s on hand and a massive collection of previously viewed DVD’s clearance with a humongous designer underwear collection. Stop in and browse around, have a cup of fresh brewed coffee and see what you can get for a friend or yourselves! Warren: MALEBOX II (586-806-2390), on Saturday, March 24th it’s a fantastic “DRAG COMEDY SHOW” with Iona Trailer, Jacqueline Frost, Sable Mercury & Spacee Kadett with music by DJ Jimmy. Then the Performers Awards of Detroit and current P.A.D. President: Jacqueline Frost presents “JUST FOR LAUGHS II”, on Saturday, March 31, 2012 with all “NEW” routine performances by Charity Donations, Spacee Kadett, Krysta Radiance, and Sable Mercury. Catch the MBII fever they’re open daily from 2pm to 2am with the Eastside’s only “Happy Hour” daily from 2pm-8pm with one of their hot bartenders Jake, Patrick, and Dave starts at 8pm. Come check them out, 18+ welcome with proper valid ID, this establishment is gay owned and operated! continued on page 22 20 Metra Magazine, Issue # 788
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...ILLINOIS Chicago: BERLIN (773-348-4975), will have the official Afterparty for “of Montreal” on Wednesday, March 28 with DJ List Christee (Kevin Barnes singer from “of Montreal”) also YIP Deceiver, LIVE (Nic and Davey from “of Montreal”) with DJ Pete Augusta. Thursday, March 29th Mishka & Stardust presents CULT with the official after party of “Hunx and his Punx” Beni (Chicago Debut) (Modular) (Australia) DJ’s Zebo and residents Teen Witch & Baby Bamboo. This event is hosted by Hunx! Sunday, April 1st “MADONNARAMA” with the MDNA Album Release Party featuring the hit singles “Give Me All Your Luvin” and “Girl Gone Wild” you can win copies of MDNA album. The DJ for the evening will be DJ Riley York. 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), is always a favorite place with the after work crowds and the evening partiers with their cheap, strong drinks. The bar is always a different experience for those who have the courage to venture into the realm of the absurdities of life in the big city. The last time I was there the clientele where as diverse as their eclectic barstools. So, stop in have a few and you’ll be sure to get into mischief! SPIN NIGHTCLUB (773-327-7711), on Saturday, March 24th…RuPaul’s Drag Race Stars “KENYA MICHAELS & THE PRINCESS” as they take to the main stage for an amazing night of drag, dancing, and drinks! Two shows at midnight and again at 1am. Plus, every Saturday SPIN yourself crazy on the dance floors with the beats of VJ Riley York and DJ Bryan until 3am! Then on Saturday, March 31st the RPDR stars are “JIGGLY CALIENTE & PHI PHI O’HARA: THE GRUDGE MATCH” as the two return to settle once and for all the burning question, who’s the fairest of them all?! Two shows midnight and 1am. And “Get Jiggly” on the dance floors with VJ Riley York and DJ Dominic until 3am! For ticket information and prices hit up the web at www.spin-nightclub.tix.com! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), on Saturday, March 24th at 10pm it’s “BEAR ALL 2.1” with four sensuous & sexy men singing steamy sweaty songs, for ya! Performing are Big Dipper, Jeff Altergott, Erick Deshaun Doris, and Scott Free hosted by Bryan Dowling. Then on Saturday, March 31st at 9pm it’s the “BATTLE OF THE BULGE” a CLAW Nation Party with raffle prizes, a live and silent auctions, and the proceeds benefit Chicago House hosted by ANGEL VELEZ: Mr. Chicago Leather 2012! That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday; March28th for our Wednesday, April 4th issue and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! 22 Metra Magazine, Issue # 788
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