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AT THE MOVIES.......10 “MARLEY” Compiled By Kene Keyz
FRIENDS OF DOROTHY...........................18 WHO’S DOIN’ WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IN METRALAND! Compiled By Auntie M.
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AT THE MOVIES
Bob Marley’s universal appeal and impact on music history and his role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. Marley is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. This film was made with the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best. From Academy Awardwinning director Kevin Macdonald comes the story of a towering figure of musical history, whose music and message has transcended different cultures, languages and creeds to resonate around the world today as powerfully as when he was alive. 10 Metra Magazine, Issue # 790
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DOROTHY Metr a's calendar of EVENTS Metra's EVENTS,, tha ou know wher e thatt lets y you where all the HO T spots ar e! HOT are!
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Milt & Ed of The Apartment Lounge, Grand Rapids, Mi. just celebrated 48 years on March 20, 2012 as lifepartners and have been business partners and owners of The Apartment Lounge for 40 years on May 11, 2012. The weather has been just “nuts” here in Metraland with last week it was shorts and tshirts, this week its Carhartt’s…anyway lets find out whom, where and what all the HOTTEST spots in Metraland are doing starting with Chicago this time! ...ILLINOIS Chicago: BERLIN (773-348-4975), on Wednesday, April 18th (third Wednesday of every month) STATIC presents: “GLO: Euro Pop Night” with DJ Gabriel and Adam El and hosted by Pete Augusta and NO COVER! Then on Thursday, April 19th its Friends of “NUCLEAR FAMILY” Convention with DJ “Only Children” of Nuclear Family, KID COLOR, Rogue Vogue! 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), is always the place for some cheap strong drinks, eclectic conversations, diverse clientele and fun. And is always a place to stop, when I’m in town. SPIN NIGHTCLUB (773-327-7711), presents on Saturday, April 28th RuPaul’s Drag race Star “SHARON NEEDLES” so save that date because tickets go on sale soon for this Drag Race Season IV standout performer! Coming up on Monday, May 14th “WINDY CITY GAY IDOL” come join them as they host the 10th Annual Windy City Gay Idol Competition. Signup starting at 9pm and the show starts at 10pm. There is a $5 cover, and a $10 entry fee. Then stick around for their Monday Karaoke after the competition, until 2AM! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), has another great weekend planned for ya! On Friday, April 20th it’s a “Cowboy Round - Up” with ILGRA, Saturday, April 21st “GEAR NIGHT” dress code enforced in the Club Room. Then on Sunday, April 22nd it’s their “BEER BUST” with .50¢drafts of Bud 7 Bud Light the Club Room opens at 6pm and their “MOVIE Night” starts at 7pm. Wednesdays is “Bear Chest’s Night” come show your fur! Thursdays are for the “HANDBALLERS Night” with Red/White hanky specials and open Club Room. Coming up on Thursday, April 26th -29th it’s “CLAW-11 Party”, then on Saturday, April 28th its “Leather Eye for the Preppy Guy” come and get involved in their leather makeover contest, with “FOOT continued on page 22 FRIENDS” at 6pm! 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 790
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…MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), has APRIL SHOWERS “pridefridays” with DJ Jace and DVJ Mark it’s the biggest weekly GAY night in Michigan. And “detourtuesday” in the Red Room with DJ John Cruz for the best mid-week GAY party night, check out their ad for more details and information or check their website at www.necto.com also for VIP service contact info@thenecto.com or call 734-994-5832! Detroit: BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), will have “LEATHER NIGHT” on Saturday, April 21st with $5 lockers for men in Chaps or Harness! “COLLEGE NIGHT” is Saturday, April 28th with $5 lockers for members 18-25! Then they have their “BLACK OUT” on Friday, May 11 check it out! On Wild Wednesdays you’ll get FREE LUBE with purchase of locker or room. FREE tanning Sunday-Thursday with purchase of room or locker, and they’re open 24/7. CLUB GOLD COAST (313-366-6135), if it’s good once then you just gotta do it again; starting Sunday, May 6th the Club Gold Coast will NOW be open SUNDAY AFTERNOONS at 2PM! Come join the “patio boys” in the sun on their NEWLY expanded PATIO with FREE Hot Dogs & Hamburgers. Sundays are “UNZIPPED” nights for amateur Try-Out for dancers, if you thing you got what it takes to be a Club Gold Coast dancer then stop in and see the managers for interviews! On Mondays it’s “Costumers Appreciation Night” with $2 wells, free pool and hot male dancers for your enjoyment NO COVER. Then on Tuesdays it’s “Celebrity Bartenders” each week rotating guest bartenders from Metropolitan Detroit’s Best establishments! If you’re an interested bartender please contact Club Gold Coast! Wednesdays it’s hot and horny hunk dancers struttin’ their stuff for you. Thursdays it’s the original “COLLEGE THURSDAYS” party night, with Billboard reporting DJ JOHN CRUZ (www.DjJohnCruz.com), $2 wells & most domestics NO COVER with valid College ID, also NO COVER Before 11pm. Exotic Male Dancers and 18+ are welcomed, it’s where the real men play! Fridays are “T.G.I.F” with drink specials and HOT MALE dancers. Saturdays: “It’s Raining Boys, Boys, and Boys” with Live DJs, dancing, and Male Exotic Dancers. There is always something going on every day of the week at CLUB GOLD COAST! GIGI’S (313-584-6525), Every Monday IS their “COLLEGE NIGHT” with FREE COVER all night with valid college ID and Chico, Nickki and THE BOYS! Then on Fridays it’s “FUCK YOU FRIDAYS” $2.00 cover before 11:00 with Chico, DeAngela, Sabin and ALL THE BOYS! SUNDAY Evening its “Karaoke with Karen” and bartender Randy! And every Saturday come experience Gigi’s Cabaret Room with the most talented, stylish, classy and beautiful Female impersonations from around the Midwest with three shows 10pm, 11pm, and 1am with reservations highly suggested! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), where the real men are and NEVER A COVER! On Saturday, April 21st its “M.I.G.R.A BBQ” a membership drive, buy your tickets for the Flat Screen raffle with shot specials. Then on Saturday, April 28th Detroit Bondage Club & Wings present “TRAFFIC LIGHT PARTY” with Bootblack Trooper on hand, Free Glowing wristbands for signals RED: Pig, YELLOW: Relationship, GREEN: Single, plus matching colored shots served by “Shot Stud” Dario! And on Saturday, May 5th its “CINCO DE MAYO” celebration with $2 Margaritas/Piggy Piñata & a complimentary Authentic Mexican buffet! Then Sunday, May 6th it’s a “Cinco de Mayo After Party” with Jason behind the bar and a complimentary Burrito Bar plus show tunes! R&R SALOON (313-849-2751), presents on Saturday, April 21 “ICON: Detroit” with their presentation “APRILSHOWERS BRING MALE SHOW-ERS” Stop By…, Hang Out…, and Get Dirty…, Get Wet…, Towel Off with Jello Shots and a 50/50 raffle. There will be a special after hours “PIT” Party. 22 Metra Magazine, Issue #790
OTHERSIDE LOUNGE (313-305-7793), opens daily from 4pm-2am NO COVER EVER…Mondays: Neon Nights Karaoke at 9pm with KJ Karen and drink specials. Tuesdays: $2 drinks ALL NIGHT LONG with DJ. Wednesdays: 80’s Retro Night also with drink specials. Thursdays: $1.00 Beer! No College ID required. Fridays & Saturdays are Happy Hour until 8pm with drink specials and DJ Jess on Friday. Sundays: $2 Mimosas & Bloody Marys. Just a note: look for a NEW patio NOW under construction! Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), from May 18-20 it’s “SAVE A HORSE/RIDE A COWBOY” Weekend. On Friday it’s M.I.G.R.A Night with DJ Mark Vallese and Men of Manwatch. Saturday they have I.L.G.R.A Night Country with Western DJ and in the Cabaret: Dunes Divas. Sunday is “Country Tea Dance” with DJ Michael B. On “MEMORIAL WEEKEND” May 25-28 with DJ Randy Bettis, DJ/Producer John LePage and DJ Mark Vallese and its POOL opening day with Men of Manwatch. In the Cabaret: Niah Whitley, Kelly & Rick, and Amy & Freddy will perform. Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), on Saturday, April 28th “BOYZ Will Be BOYZ” it’s an Unzipped Saturday Summer Kick-Off with Hot dancers and Amazing shows ALL Night Long. Top 40 & dance music and videos with DJ John Cruz, 21+ FREE before 11pm and $1 OFF everything until 11pm. 18+ welcomed! Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), has an All YOU Can EAT SUNDAY BRUNCH, for just $9.95¢ from NOON until 4pm, with $3.00 Mimosas & Bloody Marys. Also on Sundays it’s S.T.U.D. Sundays with the Liberty Bar dancers and D.J. Doug! On Thursdays & Saturdays its “Karaoke with Karen” come up and showcase your talent, you’ll have fun! Coming up on Friday, April 27th Liberty Bar welcomes statussexy.com for their “SPRING FLING” & Body BINGO Benefit starting at 9:00pm. And also on Saturday, May 5th it is their “CINCO de MAYO” Celebration with “Karaoke and KJ Karen”, Frozen Margaritas, and a Taco Bar. And remember on Friday, May 4th and May 18th its “Country Nights” with M.I.G.R.A. with shot special, 50/50 raffle, and Line Dancing! So there you go, if you haven’t been up to the “Lib” go, you’ll have fun! If you have, then you know its fun! MADUCTIVE.COM: the RED PARTY, Sunday, April 21st at Reunion Nightclub 40 W. Pike St in Pontiac it’s Gay, real Gay with DJ Marquis, DJ Kiley, DJ Eddieboi, DJ Darryl G., DJ Jess and DJ Timmy D. 18+ welcome doors open at 9pm. Maductive is supporting FERNDALE PRIDE with a separate in-house fundraiser and more. Warren: MALEBOX II (586-806-2390), On Mondays: FREE Pool, Tuesdays: “Boyz Night Out” with Sabin and DJ Jimmy, Booty Contest, Cash Prizes & $2 drinks ALL night long. Wednesdays: “HUMP NIGHT” with DJ Jess, NO COVER, and drink specials. Saturdays: “MALEBOX REVUE DRAG COMEDY SHOW” with Iona Trailer, Jacqueline Frost, Sable Mercury & Spacee Kadett, with music by DJ Jimmy. Karaoke Sundays FOOD served from 36pm where you can win a bar tab at Karaoke starting at 9pm. Pool Tournament at 8pm with Cash Prizes! On Friday, April 27th thank you for making us #1 voted Best GAY bar by Metromix: Detroit with $2 drinks from 10pm -12pm and NO COVER and New DJ! Stop in and have a party Happy Hour everyday from 2-8pm. That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, May 2nd for our Wednesday, May, 9th issue and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Metra Magazine, Issue #790 23
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