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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
www.metramagazine.com facebook.com/MaryMetra facebook.com/metramagazine Online since 2003 Published every other Wednesday on a bi-weekly schedule since 1979 publisher / editor • M.Sappington art director / co-publisher • Ken Lamparski Sr. contributing writers • Kene Keyz Auntie M Max Jimenez photographers • Danielle Eve, Jimm Tuffy Moner, Jed Dulanas, Ashley DiFonzo, Jenny Knisley,Karen O’Brien, Mickey James, Jacqueline Frost, Phil Montoroso, Steve Campbell, RandySmith-Canada midwest / local sales • M. Sappington Jimm Tuffy Moner national advertising • Rivendell Media 212.242.6863 distributors • Tuffy, UPS webmaster • J. Plont Publication of the name or photograph of any person or organization in articles in METRA MAGAZINE is not to be construed as an indication of the sexual orientation of such person or organization. All copy text, display photos and illustrations in advertising are published with the understanding that the advertisers are fully authorized, have secured proper consents (written, verbal, e-mail etc) for the use of names, pictures or testimonials of any living person(s) and METRA MAGAZINE may lawfully publish and cause such publication to be made and advertiser automatically agrees to by submitting said ad and to indemnify and save blameless the publisher from any and all liability loss and expense of any nature of such publication. Nothing appearing in METRA MAGAZINE may be reprinted either wholly or in part without written permission/e-mail from the publishers.
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AT THE MOVIES.......10 “ THE CORRIDOR” 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
This film begins when the best of friend who have buddies for more than a decade, and now they’re changing, getting married, getting promoted, going bald, going insane. During a male-bonding weekend, they will discover a spectral corridor through the woods an impossiable hallway where none should be. It will lead these five men into fear, into betrayal, and into the biggest change of them all: by weekend’s finish...they’ll be dead. The film stars Stephen Chambers, Jim Gilbert, David Patrick Flemming, Matthew Amyotte, and Glen Matthews. Directed by Evan Kelly. 10 Metra Magazine, Issue # 789
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OTHY Friends of DOR DORO o@aol.com By: AuntieM4Dor AuntieM4Doro@aol.com
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Metr a's calendar of EVENTS ou know wher e all the HO T spots ar e! Metra's EVENTS,, tha thatt lets y you where HOT are!
I would like to take a moment to welcome back Ms. Mari Metra (our boss) from her recent hospital stay, glad your on the mend boss! And so without further ado let’s get into finding out what’s happening at all the Hot Spots in and around Metraland starting with Chicago this time…. ...ILLINOIS Chicago: BERLIN (773-348-4975), has some great events for you this issue, starting things on Thursday, April 5th Stardust & LA Jesus presents “ZOMBIE JESUS: Ghosthouse” (LIVE) with “Stop, Drop and Roll” single release party. On hand will be DJ’s LA Jesus, Phenom, Fabulous Ladies of Fitness, and hosted by Zombie, Jojo, Bunny, Baby Jesus. Then on Wednesday, April 11th STATIC presents “WARPED” the second Wednesday of every month with DJ Adam El of Sixteen Candles returns with resident DJ Pete Augusta to crank out the bangin heavy beats and NO COVER. On Thursday, April 12th come join “JD SAMSON” of (Le Tigre/MEN) featuring “SHUTEYE” a (DJ Set) with bio, video, audio revue. Which brings us to Friday, April 13th as COSMIX presents “D.I.S.C.O” the brand new single and slice of pop-heaven from “The Young Professionals” with DJ Greg Haus until 4am. 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), a favorite watering hole with the after work crowds and the evening partiers with cheap, strong drinks and the bar is always a different experience for those who experience it. And the clientele is diverse and always with a interesting conversation. So, stop in have a few and you’ll be sure to have a good time! SPIN NIGHTCLUB (773-327-7711), has always had a very dynamic clientele mix. Whether you’re gay, straight, not sure or just not saying it offers a very comfortable and friendly environment for everyone and there is something fun going on every night of the week! continued on pg 18
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They have two dance floors, four full service bars and several spacious lounge areas to choose from. They also have state of the art sound and light system that will dazzle you. Spin is located at Halsted & Belmont in the Northalsted Strip and offers daily drink specials and the best in nightlife with entertainment. In addition they have VJ’s, DJ’s, Pool Tables, Drag Queen Hosts and more! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), what a fun filled schedule of events they have planned, this Friday, April 6th it’s their “FULL MOON” Party & Contest lets just see who has the best lookin’ moon …! Then on Saturday, April 7th it’s “BEAR NIGHT” with The Great Lakes Bears, what a very hairy bunch of buddies! On Easter Sunday, April 8th it’s their “BEER BUST” with .50¢ drafts Bud & Bud Light, the Club Room opens at 6pm and “movie night” begins at 7pm. The following weekend will be a really great weekend starting on Friday, April 13th with M.A.F.I.A. Club Night, asses to elbows fella’s! Saturday, April 14th “DUNGEON MASTER” Night with Demos at midnight! Then it’s Sunday “BEER BUST” Night with their regular stuff! Stop in and have an adventure! …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), will kick off the summer season with their “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 popular “BLACK-OUT” party on Friday, April 13th if you’re lucky it should be a fun night. Saturday, April 21st it’s “LEATHER NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members in Chaps and Harness. “COLLEGE NIGHT” is Saturday, April 28 with $5 lockers for members 18-25! CLUB GOLD COAST (313-366-6135), on Easter Sunday it’s an “EASTER BONNET” contest with a $200 cash prize and the contest is at midnight. Come help them celebrate their 37th ANNIVERSARY on Sunday, April 15th plus a remembrance of Detroit’s most loved bartender Dennis “Rita” Ashby on his birthday! GIGI’S (313-584-6525), has the talent, style, class and beauty, so come experience Gigi’s Cabaret Room every Saturday, with showtimes at 10:00, 11:00, and 1:00am with reservations highly suggested. Then the tradition continues “MONDAY NIGHTS” no covers 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), has some fun events planned for you; on Friday, April 6th Jason our cover man for this issue reveals his NEW shot wheel! Saturday, April 7th “FUCK LIKE BUNNIES GEAR PARTY” hosted by Woody Woodruff, Mr. Michigan Leather 2011-12 shorts, Leather, and fetish wear suggested. Drawings for MML & IML stuff, mini auction plus Adam & Eve Erotic toys! Sunday, April 8th “ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT” show tunes start at 2pm with Jason and happy hour drinks, with munchies! Then on Saturday, April 14th it’s “BWMT 2nd Annual Tighty Whities Party” with shot specials, drawings and a biggest bulge contest! continued on page 20 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 789
LELAND (313-962-2300), downtown living on the edge right in the heart of it all! Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments only $425 -$990 per month, mention you saw it in Metra magazine! Gated parking, on site diner, the gay friendly City Club and Studio 54 all in one complex! MDSL (www.mdsl.org) will have their “KICK-OFF” Party with a Ferndale Pub Crawl on Friday, May 4th with 50/50 raffle and door prizes. The Pub Crawl starts at Affirmations at 7:30pm - 8:30pm. (Tickets can be purchased there until 9:30pm). The crawl includes Affirmations, New Way Bar, Danny’s Irish Pub, Como’s and Sneakers Pub, portions of the Pub Crawl tickets to benefit Affirmations, Higher Ground and Almost Home Animal Shelter. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door and can be purchased at any participating pubs, Just 4 Us Bookstore and Steven B’s Barber Shop or through the website www.mdsl.org! Tickets will be available starting April 1st and you don’t have to be a league member to participate. The season starts on May 6th with $30 to join plus uniform costs. Games are played in Rochester Hills on Sunday mornings and early afternoons with two games each week per team. And they’re looking for both men and women players also people willing to help coach a team and all skill levels welcomed.
OTHERSIDE LOUNGE (313-305-7793), the NEW kid on the block, has been doing very well from the word on the street. They’re open daily from 4pm until 2am NO COVER EVER with safe parking. They also have a weekly line-up of things to do! Thursdays are $1.00 Beer nights! Mondays are “Neon Nights Karaoke” at 9pm with KJ Karen. Tuesday’s $2 drinks ALL NIGHT LONG with a DJ! Wednesdays is Cabaret Night Martini & Summer drink specials. Friday’s they have Happy Hour until 8pm, Drag Show and DJ! Saturdays Happy Hour until 8pm and drink specials. Sundays are $2 Mimosas & Bloody Marys. Watch for a Patio coming soon! They’re located at 4933 E. 7 Mile Rd in Detroit just 1 mile east of Club Gold Coast. R&R SALOON (313-849-2751), on Saturday, April 7 its “MR. R&R” contest, the question is do you have what it takes? Over $300 in cash and prizes will be at stake. Then on Saturday, April 14 “Miss R&R” contest, do you have the balls? Also with $300 in cash and prizes, see the bartenders for applications. continued on page 22 20 Metra Magazine, Issue # 789
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Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), on April 27-30 it’s the 31ST Annual BLACK & WHITE Anniversary with a Masquerade Ball, the summer’s First Tea-dance also Amy Armstrong & Freddy Allen in the Cabaret, and the Men of Manwatch for your viewing pleasure. For more information on functions happening at the Dunes check their website at www.dunesresort.com! Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), has ‘TWISTED THURSDAY” with one dollar drinks ALL NIGHT! Hosted by Ace & Eve 18+ welcome, with drink specials and no cover before 9pm and $5 after. Male Review Show at 11pm with DJ Sammy spinning the hottest tunes and top 40 hits! Bingo with Steve is now at 7pm every Thursday! Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), presents “Mr. Liberty Leather 2012” on Friday, April 13th at 9:00pm with host Mr. Liberty Leather 2011 and current Mr. Michigan Leather: Adam “Woody” Woodruff! Sunday, April 15th come join them in celebrating their One Year Anniversary of the HOTTEST night in Michigan “S.T.U.D. Sundays” with DJ Doug and the Liberty dancers. Also they NOW have Sunday Brunch Buffet “ALL YOU CAN EAT” for just $9.95 from noon until 4pm with $3.00 Mimosas and Bloody Marys! Coming up on Friday, April 20th and May 4th it’s “COUNTRY NIGHTS” with M.I.G.R.A. they’ll have shot specials, 50/50 raffles and Line dancing! Royal Oak: FIVE 15 (248-515-2551), is Royal Oaks ALL Gay Coffeehouse, our own slice of the pie in downtown Royal Oak. It’s the home of “DRAG QUEEN” Bingo every Friday & Saturday, make your reservations space is limited with a gigantic assortment of Lubes and Aromas, massive previously viewed DVD clearance, and a humongous collection of fantastic designer underwear! Warren: MALEBOX II (586-806-2390), wants you to catch the fever…voted BEST Gay Bar by Metromix: Detroit with happy hour everyday from 2pm until 8pm! On Tuesdays “BOYS NIGHT OUT” with Sabin and DJ Jimmy, they’ll have a booty contest, cash prizes and $2 drinks ALL NIGHT LONG! Fridays they have FREE COVER so come party with them! Saturdays it’s the “MALEBOX REVUE DRAG COMEDY SHOW” with Iona Trailer, Jacqueline Frost, Sable Mercury and Spacee Kadett, music by DJ Jimmy. 18+ welcome with proper ID, open daily 2pm -2am and this establishment is Gay owned and operated! OHIO Cleveland: CLAW 11 is scheduled for April 26-29, 2012 at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Claw is 100% non-profit, and has donated over $320,000 to local community charities wherever they go. On Friday, April 13th it’s a show and party at the Rainbow Room, and they’ll be giving away 2 tickets to see comedian Carlos Mencia at the Soundboard at Motor City Casino on May 20th as a door prize everyone is eligible to win. Show is hosted by Miss MIC 2012, Sable Mercury and showtime is 10:30pm! You can plan a CLAW Nation party in your town; you pick the date, location and your charities. Recon and Mr. S Leather will help you make it a big success. For more info contact them at www.clawinfo.org! That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, April 11th for our Wednesday, April 18th issue and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! 22 Metra Magazine, Issue # 789
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