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OTHY Friends of DOR DORO 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! o@aol.com By: AuntieM4Dor AuntieM4Doro@aol.com
Let’s start this issue with Chicago this time; I know I haven’t been to Chi-town for awhile; all I can say is things change all the time there. Anyway let’s get started off and find out what’s happening at the hottest spots in Chi-town. Chicago: BERLIN (773-348-4975), is always a place you can have fun at and some of that fun is on Wednesday, September 26 when STATIC presents…”ELECTROSHOCK THERAPY” with special guest DJ Duo Redux along with resident DJ Pete Augusta. Then on Friday, September 28 its “COSMIX” with DJ Greg Haus spins electronica/indie-alternative music & videos til 4am with drink specials. On Saturday, September 29th (and every 2nd, 4th, & 5th Saturday), it’s “TWISTED DANCE PARTY”, with DJ Chester ‘til 5am also with drink specials. Sunday, September 30th (Last Sunday of every month) “BLOCK ROCKIN 90’S NIGHT” with Greg Haus & Chester, with NO COVER and drink specials. Coming up on Saturday, October 6th (1st, & 3rd Saturdays of the month), “THE HOUSE OF SANTANA” from 10pm-12am followed by “TWISTED” with DJ Larissa with drink specials. Then on Sunday, October 7th on (Columbus Day Eve), it’s “MADONNA-RAMMA” with DJ Riley York with special drinks. Tuesday, October 9th “SINFUL $1 DRINK NIGHT” with resident DJ Chester and hosted by Sofia Saffire with $1.00 well cocktails & $1 PBR’s. 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), I like this bar it’s always changing only for the better, with cheap strong drinks, fine bar staff, and great costumers having a great time. It’s always good to stop in after shopping downtown or during after work cocktail hour and then again later in the evening for great libations. SPIN NIGHTCLUB (773-327-7711), you always win with Spin, and on Saturday, September 22nd it’s “JUJU BEE & DIDA RITZ”, from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Drag U and upcoming spectacular ALL-STAR COMPETITION with JUJUBEE, along with Chicago’s own Season 4 Standout DIDA RITZ on the main stage with two performances, one at midnight and 1am with VJ Dominic & DJ Riley York spinning on two floors until 3am. Then on Wednesday, September 26th it’s NO DOUBT – PUSH & SHOVE Album Release Party, 14 Metra Magazine, Issue # 799
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at BOYSTOWN’S BEST $1 drink night. Saturday, October 13th RuPaul’s Drag Race All-star: LATRICE ROYALE with DIDA RITZ. TOUCHE (773-465-7400), on Saturday, September 22nd at 10pm, it’s “BEAR ALL: Four Sensuous Men Singing Steamy Sweaty Songs” featuring JC Brooks, Mike Grimes, Anthony Whitaker, and Scott Free with host Bryan Dowling. Four singer/songwriters from the Bear community join forces for a fascinating evening of acoustic entertainment. Join them when four of their best queer musicians Bear All! …MICHIGAN The Motown Invitational Classic wants you to save these dates October 5th, 6th, and 7th for the “Carnival in Motown Tournament” the 2012 Motown Invitational Classic Tournament. The host Hotel will be the Sheraton Novi Michigan; with special room rates available to participants also back by popular demand their Famous Hospitality Suite. The Bowling House is Super Bowl Lanes in Canton, Michigan. A 9-Pin No-Tap open to Tournament and NonTournament participants on October 5th at Super Bowl Lanes, with registration beginning at 8:00pm and bowling starts at 9pm. You can log onto www.MICTournament.org to register online or download the registration form and LOTS of information about our Carnival in Motown Tournament Weekend. Enjoy the Ride! The registration deadlines for the MIC Tournament is September 21, 2012 and must have the registration form postmarked by the above date. Another fun filled event will be taking place on Tuesday, October 9th starting at 5pm is the Jimmy Stewart & HOTT Magazine presents “The FALL HAYRIDE & PARTY” with the buses departing from The Club Gold Coast at 6pm and returning at 1am, the tickets are $30 and that price includes: food at Club gold coast before, luxury bus transportation, secured parking at Club Gold Coast, can beer and shots on the bus, Keg beer at the Hayride, Hot Dogs and S’mores to cook over the bonfire, and rides in the covered hay wagons. Tickets available at: Club Gold Coast, the Birdcage, Just 4 Us, FIVE15, HOTT Magazine Office, and Inuendo! Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), the one and only gay night PrideFriday presents “BACK TO SCHOOL” with DJ Jace spins HIGH ENERGY DANCE MUSIC in the Main room, and DVJ Mark plays Retro Pop/UK music videos and Top 40 in the Red room. With Happy Hour from 9pm to 11pm with ½ off ALL drinks, shots, and bottled beers, $2 Long islands until 11pm. Doors open at 9pm with 18+ welcome, and no cover before 10pm. You guys with college ID get in free until 11pm. Cover is $5 for 21+ and $8 for 18-20 year olds! For VIP, Booth, and Bottle Service contact info@thenecto.com! Detroit: BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), open 24/7 is a private Gay health club, and you must have a valid ID to gain entry! For those who sleep during the daylight and work at night they have FREE tanning from Sunday – Thursday with the purchase of a room or a locker, on Wednesdays you get FREE LUBE with the same deal as stated above! Coming up on Saturday, September 22nd its “LEATHER NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members in chaps or Harness! Then “COLLEGE NIGHT” will be on Saturday, September 29th also with $5 lockers for members 18-25! And then comes that special event the “BLACKOUT PARTY” on Friday, October 12th and those are always fun! CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), on Saturday, September 22nd its Billboard Magazine reporting DJ from Tampa, Florida the one and only DJ BRUCE DEVERY will return for ONE NIGHT Only! Over at SIN on FRIDAYS it’s a Sinfully Fun Party with Billboard Magazine reporting DJ JOHN CRUZ, also on Wednesday, September 26th Mikey Champagne, Club Gold Coast and SIN presents Rihanna’s “Birthday Cake” Party hosted by SABIN and performances by Cassie Harding & Bobby Becker, with bartenders Johnathan 16 Metra Magazine, Issue # 799
and Zach, DJ’s Doug Roberts Dino who will be spending tons of Rihanna hits and $3 birthday cake shots ALL NIGHT! GIGI’S (313-584-6525), experience the Talent, Style, Class and Beauty in Gigi’s Cabaret Room every Saturday with three different shows: 10:00, 11:00 and 1:00am reservations are highly suggested. You can begin your week at Gigi’s on Monday is “COLLEGE NIGHT” FREE cover ALL night with college ID! Also with Chico, Nickki and the BOY”S! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), that manly men’s bar invites you to “DILF: Daddy’s Do it Better” on Friday, September 21st it’s a special edition of Bear Trap Friday! Also with music by DJ Bruce Devery from Tampa, FL. Plus the introduction of the NEW Valentine Vodka SHOT WHEEL, play and win promo items! Then on Saturday, September 22nd, it’s TIMMY”S PARTY you can win a “smart tablet” plus win Apple Gift Cards! Play “SMART” games live on Hayloft Facebook page! Saturday, September 29th it’s “ABC: Anything But Clothes Party” dress in anything but clothes! For example: balloons, duct tape, foil, newspapers, plastic wrap, trash bags or anything creative you can come up with! Sounds like a really fun night, there will also be a contest with a prize for the Best Dressed! LIQUID DETROIT, GRAND OPENING is right around the corner…for more information hit up liquiddetroit@yahoo.com or facebook.com/liquiddetroit! OTHER SIDE Bar & Grill (313-305-7793), is OPEN Tuesday – Sunday until 2am. The KITCHEN is OPEN 4pm-10pm, SUNDAY at 10am - 2pm for BRUNCH and the grill will be open until 10pm. They also have a great weekly line up starting with Tuesdays: TWISTED TEQUILA Tuesdays with your favorite bartender ERIC and DJ ACE spinning inside OR on the PATIO (weather permitting), with host Crystal Harding and on Thursdays: KARAOKE with Food and Drink Specials. Saturdays: DJ ACE on the Patio or inside! Sundays: BRUNCH from 10am - 2pm with Mimosas, Bloody Marys until 2pm …then it’s the bar menu till 10pm. There it is folks come on over and enjoy the best patio in town, really great drinks, and the friendliest people in town! It’s like your home away for home! They’re under NEW management now! Located 4933 E. 7 Mile in Detroit just down the street from the Club Gold Coast! Secured parking with attendant on duty at all times! R&R SALOON (313-849-2751), on Friday, Sept 28 its “Country Line Dancing” let Ken teach you the newest dances! Saturday, September 29th LIVE Band Night with “Golden Torso & Oscillating Fan”! Tuesdays: Pool Night with $75.00 & $25.00 prizes. Wednesdays: Underwear Night $75.00 and $25.00 prizes. Check out our “NEW” menu! Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), on October 5th through the 7th “COLORFEST WEEKEND” hosted by GRAB Magazine, with DJ Mark Vallese, Men of Manwatch and in the Cabaret: AMY & FREDDY and the Summer’s Final Tea- Dance, so make your reservations for the colorful event, for more info contact www.dunesresort.com! Ferndale: COMO’S (248-548-5005), will have the next “Woman’s Wednesday” is on Wednesday, October 3rd with the Patio still Open weather permitting. Book your private Holiday Parties NOW! There open 7 days Mon.- Wed. 11am-2am, Thurs. 11am -3am, Fri.-Sat. 11am -4am open LATE Sun. 10am-2am, check out the best pizza in town! Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), has always been a great place to stop in have a few libations and meet some old friends or make some new ones, for over 40 years. Located at 33 Sheldon NE, Grand Rapids! RUMORS (616-454-8720), is Grand Rapids LARGEST Gay Nightclub with DJ’s, Huge 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 799
Dance Floor, Box Dancers, Strippers, Shows, Pool Tables, Videos, and even an ATM machine, for more information on daily events or special events check out their website at www.rumorsnightclub.net! Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), on Saturday, September 22nd at 8pm it’s the fabulous, “RED PARTY”! The 3rd Annual Michigan Pride RED PARTY, with $10 wristband gets you into 3 Red Party Venues, Grand Café: 201 East Grand River, Esquire: 1250 Turner St., and SPIRAL: 1247 Center St. The Proceeds benefit Lansing Area AIDS Network. For more information contact www.michiganPride.org! Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), has the longest Happy Hour Monday through Friday 11:30am – until 7pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 2pm until 6pm. Thursdays and Saturdays it’s “KARAOKE with Karen” come and show off your talent! Fridays are “COUNTRY NIGHTS with M.I.G.R.A” with shot specials, 50/50 raffle and Line Dancing plus ALL YOU CAN EAT Fish & Chips for only $10.99! Then check out SUNDAY BRUNCH from 12 noon until 4pm with $3 Bloody Marys & Mimosas, then later that night S.T.U.D. SUNDAYS starting at 9pm, with The Liberty Bar Dancers. Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), has a great weekly line up, Sundays: happy hour from 5pm - 9pm $1.00 OFF all beer/wine/well liquor and $3 Long Islands ALL DAY! Mondays: Martini Madness with $5 each with 10 martinis to choose from plus happy hour ALL DAY, ALL NIGHT! Tuesdays: happy hour drinks and prices from 5-9pm with $2 Domestic Beer and GLEE at 8pm. Wednesdays: happy hour drinks and prices and times, $3 Long Islands and “American Idol” at 8pm. Thursdays: happy hour drinks and prices from 5-9pm with $2.50 wells & $2 Domestic and the X-FACTOR at 8pm. Fridays: the hottest dance party in Northern Michigan. VJ Mike King plays your favorite music videos, with NO COVER BEFORE 9PM. Saturdays: are “OFF THE HOOK SATURDAYS” with VJ Mike King! Come on up or if you live there stop in and have a fun filled week! Warren: MALEBOX II (586-806-2390), invites you to come and join the fun located in the Safety of Macomb County, with happy hour everyday 2pm - 8pm come in and get happy! Tuesday Boyz Night Out an ALL male booty contest with cash prizes and NO COVER with DJ Jimmy! Friday; “Daddyz Night Out with the Boyz” (you don’t really need to be a Daddy), with DJ Jess. Saturdays you have “MALEBOX REVUE DRAG COMEDY SHOW” with Iona Traler, Jacqueline Frost & the Gang, music by DJ Jimmy! Come join them for KARAOKE at 9pm every Thursday and Sunday! That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 for our Wednesday, October 10th issue and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! 20 Metra Magazine, Issue # 799
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