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METRA MAGAZINE
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FRIENDS OF DOROTHY...........................14 WHO’S DOIN’ WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IN METRALAND! Compiled By Auntie M.
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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!
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It’s beginning to look and feel a lot like Christmas here in Michigan and everyone is getting ready for Thanksgiving Eve, the biggest party night of the year next to New Year’s Eve. Check out the new Belvedere Vodka ad in this issue, (Belvedere) Red gives 50% of its profits to the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. Belvedere is a proud partner of (PRODUCT) RED; they’re traveling across the Midwest hosting promotional party nights at different clubs, Pub 43 in Grand Rapids on 12-1-12, Retro 411 in Kalamazoo on 12-1-12, Spiral in Lansing on12-1-12 and 12-21-12, Pronto in Royal Oak on 11-28-12 and 12-12-12, check them out at Facebook or Twitter. So, let’s just jump into all those Hot spots across Metraland starting with Michigan this time! …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), has PrideFriday the one and only gay night! The crews at Necto wish everyone Happy Thanksgiving! Check out Post-Thanksgiving PrideFriday on Friday, November 23rd with Happy Hour from 9pm-11pm with ½ OFF ALL drinks! Shots, Bottled Beers & 16oz Bud & Bud Lite also with $2 Long Islands until 11pm! DJ Jace spins High Energy dance in the Main Room, DVJ Mark plays retro pop/UK music videos and Top 40 in the Red Room. Doors open at 9pm 18+ welcome, No cover before 10pm. Guys with College ID get in FREE until 11pm and Cover is $5 for 21+ and $8 for 18-20 year olds! Detroit: BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), is open 24/7 and is a private Gay Health Club where you have to have proper ID to enter, a Drivers License, State Photo ID, or a Passport. Check out “Wild” Wednesdays with FREE LUBE with the purchase of a locker or a room. FREE Tanning Sunday-Thursday with the purchase of a room or a locker. They also have some special dates coming up “COLLEGE NIGHT” Saturday, November 24th with $5 lockers for members 18-25. Then it’s a “BLACK OUT” Party on Friday, December 14th with plenty of fun for all. Also for those who are into the Leather scene “LEATHER NIGHT” on Saturday, December 22nd with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness! So, stop in anytime they’re waiting for you! CLUB GOLD COAST (313-366-6135), invites you to 3 CLUBS, ONE COVER, and all Gay everyday, Club Gold Coast, Sin in Detroit located next door to C.G.C, and Liquid located 2 blocks east of C.G.C, coming soon The Express Party Shuttle continued on pg 18 14 Metra Magazine, Issue # 803
park at Club Gold Coast and party at all three bars. THURSDAYS are COLLEGE NIGHTS at ALL THREE Clubs pay one cover and play at all three clubs! What a way to spend a Thursday! ESCAPE BOOKSTORE (313-366-6558), is open Monday-Saturday from 10am –midnight, Sundays from noon – midnight! They have DVD’s, Video rentals and sales, also adult magazines and adult novelties. They are located at 18728 W. Warren in Detroit just 8 blocks west of Southfield! FIFTH WHEEL (313-846-8613), is an adult bookstore with magazines, peep shows, on 17" LCD screens with over 32 movies & growing Male videos & DVD’s. They’re open Mon-Fri 10am –midnight, Saturdays 10am-10pm, and they’re located at 9320 Michigan Ave in Detroit bring your quarters and come check out the hot films! GIGI’S (313-584-6525), where you have talent, style, class and beauty you can experience in Gigi’s Cabaret Room, every Saturday, with showtimes at 10:00pm, 11:00pm and 1:00am. Reservations highly suggested Monday Nights are a tradition at Gigi’s stop in for some fun! Their hours are Mon-Fri 8:00pm-2:00am Sat-&Sun 2:00pm-2:00am. Don’t forget “College Mondays & F.U Fridays” are always packed with party goers! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913) and Black & White MEN Together Detroit will host a Michigan Panthers Victory Party on Saturday, November 24th, also with a Best Butt contest! On Saturday, Dec 1st its “WORLD AIDS DAY 2012” raising money for AIDS charities. A Red Balloon release for those lost to AIDS, a champagne toast in remembrance, plus selling Red ribbons in remembrance of Steve Ignash! Then on Saturday, December 8th it’s “BAD SANTA” with Christmas present raffle every 30 minutes, pictures on Bad Santa’s Lap, and drunkin’ gummy bears! Benefiting Beautiful & Stepping Stone Therapeutic riding program Charities! Come help support this cause. LIQUID (313-826-1191), has something different everyday of the week for more information check out their ad in this issue, they’re open daily for Happy Hour everyday from 2pm8pm with Jon, FREE secure & safe parking also check in “from Liquid” - FB or others, show the BT & your 1st drink is only $1. Open Thanksgiving 8pm for “Customer Appreciation Night” stop in and have a few cocktails before heading home! The BIRDCAGE (313-891-1020), in association with HOTT MAGAZINE presents an AIDS BENEFIT on Sunday, December 2nd with the proceeds to benefit Beautiful, Access, and H.E.L.P. hosted by Sabin with special guests Natalie Cole, Crystal Harding, Gayla Grace, Angel D’mour, Victoria Sanchez, Michael Champagne, Jacqueline Frost, Dominique Polo, Raven Queen, Raven Divine, Montrelle Blue, Courtney Breeze, Bentley James, Maria Vonteese, Simon Black & more! Help support this cause for community support groups! SIN IN DETROIT (313-366-6135), with the hottest FRIDAYS where there is always sinful fun to be had, with DJ John Cruz spinning and Hot men. Thursdays are College Night, pay one cover and go to SIN, Club Gold Coast and Liquid, what a great deal! They also have the hottest bartenders slinging drinks check it out! Then it’s a Sin-Sational SATURDAYS at SIN in Detroit with DJ Doug Roberts spinning all the beats! Always a packed house, come a join in the fun! Douglas: BLUE STAR MOTEL (269-348-0199), has a Winter Special: Stay 2 Nights get the 3rd Night FREE! Prices are $69 per week night and $89 per weekend night. Located at 167 Blue Star Highway, Douglas, Michigan the rates and specials exclude the New Year holiday weekend, Winter Special, 3rd night FREE is the lesser rate! Ferndale: COMO’S (248-548-5005), is an Italian –American Restaurant and Banquet Hall that has been serving the community since 1961, it’s also where you can Pre-order your carry out 16 Metra Magazine, Issue # 803
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Thanksgiving dinner with all of the trimmings. Let them do the cooking for you so you can enjoy your holiday dinner without the kitchen fuss, FULL Thanksgiving dinner for 6 people only $85.00! There is still time to place your orders NOW! And don’t forget to come and party with them on that crazy party night before Thanksgiving, it is sure to be a good time! JUST 4 US (248-547-5878), Ferndale’s gay bookstore/coffee and novelty shop, is beginning to look a lot like Christmas with a great selection of Christmas cards, ornaments, and gift items. A verity of 2013 Calendars has arrived and they’re smoking hot…Bears, Boys, and Booty yum. Also exciting news from the Just4Us kitchen…they now offer delicious Panni sandwiches, chili and soup. While you’re there check out their full stock of Video Head Cleaners, Lubes, and Toys, DVD’s Magazines, Books, GLBT gift items, and Greeting Cards! They make great stocking stuffers and gifts for that special someone! BACKSTREET/BOOGIE FEVER (248-541-1600), coming up on Wednesday, November 21st it’s the BIG Backstreet Thanksgiving Eve Party a traditionally Backstreet event for 33 years. Then on Wednesday, November 28th it’s “75¢ KILL THE KEG PARTY” time for a good beer buzz! Check out their hotline at 248-629-0602 for birthday bookings and reservations also backstreetferndale.net doors open at 10pm and 18+ are welcome! Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), is one of the most well established alternative bars in West Michigan. The owners Ed and his partner Milt, have done much over the years to ensure a high quality bar in terms of comfort and service. They are both very personable and friendly with their customers. The Apartment is mostly a bar where people can engage in conversation (due to its cozy atmosphere) and it has a very modern video machine, an electronic dart machine (where darts are free Mondays and Thursdays) and a widely varied jukebox which is updated biweekly and occasionally live music. There are drink specials on beer and well drinks on certain nights with a very diverse crowd. People are welcome regardless of race, financial status or lifestyle. The bartenders are attentive so stop in for a drink or two you’ll be glad you did! RUMORS (616-454-8720), on Sunday, December 2nd the GRAND DIVA present the Professional & Mister Pageant hosted by Dymond Denae. Contact GRAND DIVA for more information; also call the bar for reservations because tables go fast! Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), $1 drinks ALL night on “TWISTED THURSDAY” hosted by Ace DeVille with 18+ welcome, $1 well drinks, 42 domestic beers, and 42 calls with 21+ cover now only $5 and FREE cover from 7pm - 9pm. Strip Revue Show at 11pm with DJ Sammy spinning the hottest top 40 hits. Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), has billed itself as the NEW Liberty Bar and Restaurant, on Saturday, December 1st it’s a “BOXER SHORTS PARTY” with men dressed in their 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 803
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best boxers, for fun and games! NEW Saturdays starting November 24th its ALL request song night we can play any music by request ALL night long starts at 8pm with 50/50 drawing benefit Gleaners Food bank on BOTH Nights! Friday December 7th and 21st are “COUNTRY NIGHTS” with M.I.G.R.A. and country line dancing lesions and raffles, door prizes & 50/50 raffle drawing…Live VJ, with also shot specials. Check out “KARAOKE” EVERY THURSDAY starting at 9pm. Then that leads to Sundays with FREE Breakfast from 12-2pm with 2 drink purchases, and S.T.U.D. Sundays which are always hot! Royal Oak: FIVE15 (248-515-2551), Check out The Illusions of September Murphy, Deja Van Cartier, Natalie Cole, Hershae Chocolate, Leah Halston, Sir Walt, Micheal Cole, and National Entertainer of the year Aurora Sexton on Saturday, December 1st, 2012 the doors open at 7pm and Showtime is 8pm. Tickets sold exclusively at FIVE15 store or online at FIVE15.NET for more information visit 12DRAGS.COM ! Equality for A Cause in association with FIVE15 Media Mojo & More and FIFTH AVENUE present “The Twelve Drags of Christmas” a great Christmas idea! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), will use their Thanksgiving Weekend to start their fundraiser for Women’s Resource Center to help children and needy families! Starting on Saturday, December 8th it’s a “Naughty Santa Party” with bad Santa. On Saturday, December 15th it’s a “CUSTOMERS CHRISTMAS PARTY” with fun for everyone. And on Friday, December 21st it’s a “NAUGHTY & NICE PARTY” with tons of performers putting on their best Christmas performances! Warren: MALEBOX II (586-806-2390), come check out Happy Hour everyday 2pm-8pm come in and get Happy! Also check out their all NEW “Tuesdays Boyz Night Out” all Male Booty contest with cash prizes with $1 well and $2 domestic, hosted by Crystal Harding and DJ Jimmy! Fridays – “Daddyz Night Out with the Boyz” (you don’t really need to be a daddy) with DJ Jess! Saturdays are “MALEBOX REVUE DRAG COMEDY SHOW” with great performances and productions by that DoubleWide Entertainment Group with music by DJ Jimmy! Then come join us on Friday, December 7th for Patrick’s Birthday Celebration. 18+ welcome with proper ID, always gay owned and operated! ...ILLINOIS Chicago: BERLIN (773-348-4975), on Wednesday, November 28th Static Presents: “ELECTROSHOCK THERAPY” with special guest DJ Heather Doble and resident Pete Augusta’s plays hard electronic dance music. Thursday, November 29th Mishka & Stardust Present: “CULT” with Maluca (LIVE) the Banjee Report, Swagverilla, Teen Witch Fan Club, MattMatt, Ghost Visuals hosted by Stardust Crew, Claireypear & Mollysoda! 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), is always a place to stop in for great cocktails, after shopping, after work, anytime of day or night, with a larger gathering later in the evening, check it out it’s an experience you’ll never forget! SPIN NIGHTCLUB (773-327-7711), on Wednesday, November 21st will host their biggest party night of the entire year “THANKSGIVING EVE: $1.00 DRINK NIGHT” with VJ Riley York, and DJ Dominic spinning on two floors also with performances by “THE PRINCESS” at 11pm & midnight! continued on page 23 20 Metra Magazine, Issue # 803
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Then on Saturday, November 24th it’s a “GLOW & SHOW DANCE PARTY” wear your neon, grab a glow stick and join your host Victor for a wild night of GLOW IN THE DARK fun! Their resident DIVA, Debbie Fox will perform throughout the night, don’t miss any of the GLOW & SHOW! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), on Saturday, December 1st it’s a “NIGHT OF 1000 SANTAS” a Toys for Tots Bear Night with Great Lakes Bears, bring a toy donation for a chance to win Bear Pride weekend package and other prizes! Then coming in January 25-28, 2013 Touché Chicago presents “MCL ‘13" Mr. Chicago Leather 2013 hosted by John Pendal International Mr. Leather 2003 for weekend info and contest applications visit ToucheChicago.com! That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, November 28th for our Wednesday, December 5th issue and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com!
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