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Tis the holiday season to be jolly… so Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, or whatever blows up your skirt and A Prosperous NEW YEAR to All! We’re going to start this issue with our Big Sister City Chicago this time and work our way all around Metraland, just like Santa does on Christmas Eve… ...ILLINOIS Chicago: BERLIN (773-348-4975), on Thursday, December 20th it’s the “First day of the 12 days of Porn & Chicken” with DJ’s Orville Kline, Phives, LA Jesus & Avi Sic hosted by Dom Brown & Santa JoJo Baby, with Porn and Chicken TV by Corn & Mandi Pants. Photos by ASL, please RSVP for no cover. Drink specials: $1 select shots, $3 Bacardi bombs, $5 Tropical Sex pints, $2 PBR and $5.50 42 Below! On Tuesday, December 25th Christmas Day, It’s “Christmas Sinful Santa” hosted by Anita Borshen, with resident DJ Chester also with drink specials. For a list of January events click up their website at www.berlinchicago.com/Berlin NightclubEvents.html and have a Happy Holiday Season! 2nd STORY BAR (312-923-9536), if there is anything negative about this bar, tell me what it is their drinks are cheap, huge and strong, the staff members are friendly to a fault, the bar itself is small cozy and crammed with a plethora of clientele from ever walk of life, a variety of great musical arrangements, where men, boys, women, bi, straight everyone is welcomed there. It’s been my favorite place to hang-out whenever I’m in Chicago. I’m sure that Christmas Eve and Christmas Day or New Years Eve will be a blast, but again it always is! Happy Holidays guys, keep up the great job! SPIN NIGHTCLUB (773-327-7711), on Friday, December 21st SPIN presents its “OKGAMEOVER.COM: An End of the World Party in Chicago” as the clock ticks down at the worlds end we bring together our friends of old and new for one last moment to celebrate humankind. So let’s party like it’s our last night on Earth! continued on pg 16 14 Metra Magazine, Issue # 805
On Saturday, December 22nd A Special Post-Apocalyptic Edition of the “SHOWER CONTEST & THE SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY” with Victor Emilio and Tristan Hayden are the dancers with VJ-DJ Riley York and DJ Dominic David will spin the tunes until 3am with a $5 cover after 10pm! Then on Monday, December 31st it’s their “NEW YEARS EVE” at SPIN starring WILLAM with DIDA RITZ and The PRINCESS. Enjoy two performances at 10pm and 11pm, followed by a $1000.00 Balloon Drop also with a Complimentary Champagne toast at midnight! They’ll be handing out free party favors and complimentary snacks and desserts throughout the night. VJ Riley York and DJ Chester SPIN their TWO dance floors until 2am! There will be a VIP Meet & Greet with WILLAM, DIDA and THE PRINCESS at 1am. VIP Bottle Service Table is $200 and includes 2 VIP tickets, 1 bottle and a VIP table for the night. General admission is $20 in advance, and $25 at the door. Go to www.spin-nightclub.tix.com or see any SPIN team member to purchase tickets! SPIN is strictly a 21 and over Club! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), and Riot Bear Productions present “END OF THE WORLD PARTY” a night of everything punk rock on Friday, December 21 from 9pm until the world ends. With GERM of the Modern Day Rippers, Rotten Fruits, and Sexy Baby Records! A Benefit raffle for Vital Bridges with Riot Bear Productions shirts available! They have a Super festive weekend for Christmas and then their big 5 night “BLACK & BLUE” New Years‘s Ball! Also plans for the upcoming Mr. Chicago Leather 2013 Contest are underway, with International Mr. Leather 2012 Woody Woodruff attending as a judge of this years contest and International Mr. Leather 2003 John Pendal will return from London to handle the duties of MC for the weekend! …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), wishes everyone a safe and joyous Holiday Season and want to remind you that they have the BIGGEST WEEKLY GAY NIGHT in Michigan, “Pridefridays” with Happy Hour from 9pm to 11pm with ½ off ALL drinks, shots, & bottled beers and $2 Long Islands until 11pm. DJ Jace spins HIGH ENERGY DANCE music in the Main Room, and DVJ Mark plays Retro Pop/UK music videos and Top 40 in their Red Room. The doors open at 9pm with 18+ welcomed, and NO cover before 10pm. Guys with College ID’s get in FREE until 11pm. Cover is $5 for 21+ and $8 for 18-20 year olds. VIP, Booth, & Bottle Service you can contact: info@thenecto.com or call734-994-5835! Detroit: BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), is having their NEW YEAR’S EXTRAVAGANZA on Monday, December 31st with thousands of dollars in cash and prizes giveaways! Saturday Dec. 29 is “College Night” then on Fri., Jan 11 is the “Blackout Party” and Sat., Dec 22 “Leather Night” stop in and checks out these fun events! CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN IN DETROIT (313-366-6135), wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from their family to yours! They will be CLOSED on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, Monday & Tuesday December 24th & 25th. FRIDAYS are SINFULLY fun at SIN with DJ John Cruz. Also it’s SIN-Sational SATURDAYS with DJ Doug Roberts. On Monday, December 31st “NEW YEARS EVE 2013” the ONLY PLACE IN TOWN with Two DJ’s, Live Male Dancers, Champagne Toast at Midnight and the HOTTEST staff in town, ALL FOR ONLY $5.00! Come and party where all the beautiful party people play SIN and Club Gold Coast with Exotic male dancers every night starting at 9pm and open daily at 7:00pm, so double your pleasure and double your fun!
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ESCAPE BOOKSTORE (313-366-6558), has items for your Holiday gifts and stocking stuffers, stop in and browse about, they will be open on Christmas Eve from 10am-5pm and closed on Christmas day. They revert back to their regular hours after December 26th. Enjoy your Holiday Season from the friendly staff at Escape Bookstore! FIFTH WHEEL (313-846-8613), has a great Holiday Special if you spend $100.00 you’ll get $20 off your purchase or if you spend $75. 00 you can get $10.00 off at both stores. This special will run until January 1st, 2013. Stop in and check it out their hours they are Mon.-Fri. 10am to midnight and Sat. from 10am-10pm. They’re located at 9320 Michigan Ave. Detroit, MI! GIGI’S (313-584-6525), wants you to ring in NEW YEAR”S EVE with your favorite entertainers with everything that you can blow and throw, also with a Midnight Buffet! Two shows 10:30pm & 12:30pm. Starring Nickki Stevens, Deja Van Cartier, Gayla Grace, Asia Kadet, Hailey Charles, Bella Rose, Sydney Charles and guests! Limited seating reservations highly suggested call 313-584-6525! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), starting things off on Saturday, December 22 its MiBEARS present the “Hayloft’s Berry, Beary Hairy Chest” contest with prizes and with Hair-Ball shots, Bear Snack Buffet & Bear Chest men! On Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th they’ll be open from 2pm until midnight, and then on Christmas Day they’ll reopen at 2pm to 2am. Also there is a Christmas SHOWTUNE SUNDAYS from 2pm - 9pm with Jason. Saturday, December 29th “The White Elephant Party” where you can unload the tacky stuff you got as gifts from your family and redeem them with Tim & Donald for good gifts! All White Elephant gifts will be donated to local charities! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013, On Monday, December 31st it’s their Bear Bite Buffet, Complimentary Champagne Toast & Party Favors! You can win FREE FULL APP membership on them! NO COVER and OPEN until 4am! On NEW YEARS DAY a “RECOVERY PARTY” stop in and recover with the guys! LELAND (313-962-2300), would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and to invite you to join them at the City Club the club is open Fri. & Sat. from 10pm until 4am. They have gated parking, on site diner, the City Club and Studio 54. Its downtown living with an edge, 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 805
they have studio, 1&2 bedroom units starting at $425 -$990 per month, mention you saw it in Metra Magazine. R&R SALOON (313-849-2751), Billy will have a Christmas Day Party with free food buffet starting at 5pm, with gift raffles, shooters, and Male dancers and more, they’ll be open until 5am. New Years Eve Masquerade Ball on December 31st with a Champagne Toast at midnight, FOOD, and serving drinks until 4am, The Staff and Owners of the R&R wish you a Happy Holiday to all! Ferndale: BACKSTREET/BOOGIE FEVER (248-541-1600), on Wednesday 12-19-12 it’s a Holiday Party and then they’ll have a PRE NYE PARTY on Wednesday, The day after Christmas everyone will be ready to party 12-26-12 stop in and check it out! COMO’S (248-548-5005), would like to wish you and yours a very happy and safe holiday season and a wonderful New Year, and want to let you know that they’ll be open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with a special Christmas Day dinner buffet for just $14.95 per person and that includes: Pork Tenderloin, Turkey, Salad, Sweet Potato’s, Mashed Potato’s, Gravy, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Ambrosia, Fruit, Rolls and a Desert! If you don’t want to cook for a group or want to have a special day with your special someone without the hassle, stop in and enjoy some great food at a reasonable price! While your there asked about their NYE party! JUST 4 US (248-547-5878), there is still time to stop in and pick up those holiday stocking stuffers and gifts for your friends, they have a verity of items that are sure to please most taste. While you’re there have a Panni sandwich or some fresh made soups & chili. Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), they have the Christmas spirit stop in and have a few cheers with friends and maybe some of their delicious snacks and sandwiches from there friendly staff! RUMORS (616-454-8720), on Friday, December 21st it’s their “END OF THE WORLD PARTY”! And on Sunday, December 23rd it’s RUMOR’S Annual Christmas Drag Show with special guests. On Monday, December 31st “New Years Eve Celebration” with party favors and more! Then on Sunday, January 20th it’s the “Miss Michigan Drag Queen of the Year Pageant”! Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), will have their Annual NYE Masquerade Ball 2013; the doors open at 8pm and party until 4am. Hors D’oeuvres & party favors included. Wild Sexy Dancers and Shows, a Champagne toast At Midnight! Music and Videos by DJ John Cruz, with 18+ welcomed on Monday, December 31st, 2012! FREE rides from East Lansing call for pickup 517-512-8515! Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), as the downtown City of Pontiac goes through its renaissance the New Liberty Bar & Restaurant has experience a surge of new popularity amongst the locals and out of town guest. On Friday, December 21st its ALL REQUEST music video night, where the will play any music by request ALL night long starting at 8pm! Then on Saturday, December 22nd it’s a Holiday Customer Appreciation Night with Happy Hour drink prices ALL night! Saturday, December 29th “LOLA DICK HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA” sure to be fun for everyone when LOLA performs! Then on Monday, December 31st come celebrate NEW YEARS EVE with them with a FREE Champagne toast at midnight! Metra Magazine, Issue # 805 19
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Also a Snack Buffet all Night the bar opens at 8pm, NO COVER EVER! On Sundays FREE Breakfast from 12pm-2pm with a 2 drink purchases! Royal Oak: FIVE15 (248-515-2551) just in time for the Holidays! A massive new Underwear Stock, all the latest styles at the areas lowest prices! Great for stocking stuffers and gifts, come stop in and check out the brand names! Saginaw: THE MIXX (989-498-4022), on Saturday, December 22nd will have their “UGLY SWEATER NIGHT” bring that beastly thing in and you may win a prize! Then on Friday, December 28th it’s “POWERDIVA SHOW”. Saturday, December 29th its “HOLIDAY DANCERS”, which brings us to Monday, December 31st, and their “New Years Eve Celebration” so come and enjoy the fun! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), on Friday, December 21st it’s their “NAUGHTY & NICE PARTY” with tons of performers doing their best Christmas performances! Check out there website for more information on NYE and other upcoming January events! Warren: THE MALEBOX II (586-806-239), NEW YEARS EVE PARTY will be hosted by Iona Traler & Jacqueline Frost with music by DJ Jimmy. $7 advance tickets on sale now! Ring in the New Year with Party Favors, Champagne Toast, and Hors D’oeuvres with FOOD at Midnight! Happy Holidays from Bill & the MB2 Staff! Located at 23365 Hoover Rd, just one block North of 9 Mile Rd. 18+ are welcome with proper ID they’re open daily from 2pm-to 2am with a great Happy Hour bartender and drink specials! Gay owned and operated! That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, January 16 th, 2013 for our Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 first issue of the New Year and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Happy New Year to you and yours, see you next year!
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