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METRA MAGAZINE
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Aloha Guys and dolls! Any good gay knows that Madonna is celebrating 30 years of entertaining us! And many bars are doing salutes and parties. But, did you know that she was born on August 16th 1958 and that her given name was Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone. And that she was one of six siblings (of course you did, you’re a good gay) Buuuutt did you know that about six years ago she bought her dad a winery in Traverse City, Michigan and she visits there frequently and her favorite restaurant to eat at is the Blue Tractor (no you did not) A birdie told me that, one of her brothers still lives in Traverse City and he is an interesting character to say the least. Maybe she should have bought him a wino, I mean a winery! WHAT? It’s a gossip column with dates and places, what did you expect! From what I hear he’s a backpfelfengesicht, German for “a face badly in need of a fist” (look it up, its true!) …ILLINOIS Chicago: BERLIN (773-348-4975), Sunday, September 29th “Depeche Mode\New Order” a multimedia mix down! DJ Greg Haus mixes music and video by two of our favorite bands of the past 30 years! No cover charge. Sunday, October 6th “Madonna Rama” DJ Riley York! No cover charge till 10pm with RSVP. SPIN NIGHTCLUB (773-327-7711), Every Monday “Dragzilla” it’s an amateur drag contest! Hay, you gotta start somewhere! $100 cash prize! Saturday, September 28th Dida Ritz’s “Dollhouse Drag Revue” Dida presents some of the brightest talent from their weekly Dragzilla contests. TOUCHE (773-465-7400), Saturday, September 28th “Ripe” with deep beats, dim lights and hot men! Monday, September 30th “Big Game Night” Monday Night Football 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 822
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go watch the game or play one! Wednesday, October 2nd “Bear Chest Night” so go have some Autumn fun! …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734994-5436), “Pride Friday” the biggest weekly gay night in Michigan! DJ Jace spins House and High Energy Dance in the Main Room while DVJ Mark plays Retro, Pop, Top 40 and UK Music Videos in the Red Room! No cover before 10pm, guys with college ID get in FREE until 11pm! Happy hour from 9pm-11pm, ½ off all drinks, shots and beers. $2 Long Islands until 11pm. Detroit: BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), Saturday, September 28th “College Night” with $5 lockers for members 18-25. Friday, October 11th “Black Out Party” Saturday, October 19th “Leather Night” $5 lockers for members in chaps or harness! “Wild Wednesdays” FREE lube with the purchase of locker or room. “FREE Tanning” Sunday-Thursday with the purchase of a room or locker! CREAM Saturdays, “CREAM” is a gay night at the Shelter, with great drinks, the best music and cute people! Located at 431 E. Congress below the St Andrew’s Hall. CLUB GOLD COAST / SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), “Messy Mondays” are customer appreciation night with FREE pizza and no cover. Dollar drinks from 7pm-11pm. Thursdays, Sabin is back with DJ John Cruz and exotic male dancers, no cover before 9pm. Fridays, Crystal Harding hosts “Exotic Male Dancers” with DJ’s John Cruz and Intrigue. GIGI’S (313-584-6525), it’s coming, I can’t flipping wait! Friday, October 18th “Miss GIGI’s In Revue” Starring Miss GIGI’s titleholders from the past 40 years! Saturday and Sunday, October 19th and 20th the 40th Annual “Miss GIGI’s Pageants” they will be crowning Miss GIGI’s 2013, Miss GIGI’s Classic 2013 and Miss Amateur GIGI’s 2013. Continued on page 22
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Tickets are $10 for General admission and $15 limited reserved seating. People come from all over the country to see this event and the tickets are going fast!! Well, what do you expect? Its GIGI’s, the longest running, classiest drag show revue ever! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), Saturday, September 28th the 3rd Annual “Tops And Bottoms Ball”. Wear color coded glow wrist bands (provided by the Hayloft) to show if you’re a top or a bottom. Left is top, right is bottom (what if I wear one on each wrist in each color? Does that mean I shawiiiiing both ways?) Saturday, October 6th MIBEARS “One Year Anniversary”. Join sexy men of MIBEARS as they celebrate one year of hotness. Shot specials and give aways! The leather Expo was fantastic! See photos in out flashing! Good job guys. LIQUID (313-826-1192), Friday, September 27th for one night only, From Chicago “Kevin Lee”. Hosted by Jacqueline Frost and featuring Mr. Liquid Ric Key! Saturday, September 28th “Hot Body Underwear Contest” with Quinn Andrew Christian underwear model, Jaxon. Give aways all night long and the winner receives a basket of Andrew Christian underwear (I hope it’s a laundry basket) MENJOS (313-863-3934), “Game On” they’re open one hour before every playoff game, home or away! Watch the game on their new giant HD screens plus no cover, FREE parking with drink specials! (I’ll be wearing my cheer leading out fit for sure! Saturday, October 5th for the first time ever at Menjo’s legendary DJ / producer Morabito! Thursday, October 3rd “Blow Me For Rent” (OK!) six contestants will each attempt to blow up a dirty old man love doll (oh a doll I thought they meant me) one winner will get their rent paid for one month! Saturday, October 12th all eyes on Menjo’s “Britney VS Madonna” (oh, please! No contest Ms. M for days) Videothon with DJ Marquis. Thursday, October 17th “Miami Invasion” with DJ \ Producer Oren Nizri from South Beach! Its always FREE cover on your birthday! Ask them about the “Queen For A Day” party package; it includes a bottle of liquor, a cake, balloons, party favors and a private reserved area for your group. By the way the bar looks great!! Continued on page24 22 Metra Magazine, Issue # 822
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R&R SALOON (313-849-2751), Friday, September 27th “Bears In The Woods Cook Out” Saturday, September 28th “Macho City” Saturday, October 5th “Black Out” ( do they turn thelights off or do you drink until you black out? both sound good to me) Sunday’s “Keggers Night” fresh Keg tapped at 6,9 and midnight! Tuesdays, “Pool Tournament with cash prizes! Wednesdays, “Smokin Hot Underwear Contest” with cash prizes. Fridays, “Leather Night” no cover with leather attire! Ferndale: COMO’S (248-548-5005), Mondays are “Trivia Nights” Tuesdays are “Karaoke” on the patio The first Friday of the month they bring in a DJ to rock the place! They have a beautiful banquet room up stairs, so book your private holiday parties now! Larry the decorator is already doing his thing for the Halloween extravaganza, be sure to check it out! Flint: JB’S NITE CLUB (810-232-1955), A new upscale gay bar has opened in Flint Michigan it’s called JB’s Nite Club. JB’S is located at 2031 S. Dort Hwy. They are open Wednesday –Saturday from 9pm til 2am! Friday and Saturday, September 27th and 28th “Grand Opening Celebration” when the finalists of the drag kings and queens contest will be chosen! OK all you Michiganders lets get to Flint on the 27th and show this new bar how we in Metraland know how to party! Saturday, September 28th “Glow Stick Party” with lots of hot male and female dancers! Grand Rapids: RUMORS (616-454-8720), Tuesdays are “Kickass Karaoke” with Monica Parker at 10pm! They have thousands of songs to choose from and a state of the art digital system for amazing sound! No cover and $1 off domestic drafts and well specials! Saturday, September 28th “Foam Party” with DJ Craig Allen. Peeps, if you have never been to a foam party you need to check continued on page 28
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Friday, October 4th MIGRA with FREE Line Dancing lessons at 9pm. Door prizes and drink specials! Saturday, October 5th “Karaoke” with Karen. Sundays are “Stud Sundays” hot music with DJ Chuck and the Liberty’s hot dancers. There is never a cover and the kitchen is open all night serving up some good grub! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), Fall is here! My fave time of the year! I love to go up to Traverse City this time of the year! The leaves are changing and the wineries are doing their fall harvest with lots of wine tasting. Who knows you might even catch a glimpse of Ms. Madonna! Speaking of Madonna on Saturday, September 28th its “Madonna Thon” celebrating 30 years of success! There will be CD give aways and a look alike contest (what fun, but really folks you know I have it in the bag) Friday, October 4th “Zodiac Review” for all you Libras! A live show with the best local queens and kings perform! Warren: MALEBOX II (586-806-2390), Starting October 1st every Tuesday, Jadein Black and DJ Jimmy host the original Malebox “All Male Booty Contest” $2 well and domestic all day and all night! $75 for 1st prize and $25 for 2nd prize! Every Wednesday its “Open Line Dancing” Thursdays are “Karaoke And Drinks” with Jodi! Fridays are “Friday Night Out With The Boyz” with DJ Chris Cross! Check out their new shot boys! Saturdays, “Malebox Revue Drag Comedy Show” with Iona Traler (Luv ya sis) Jacueline Frost and special guest and DJ Jimmy. “Happy Hour” every day!! From 2pm-7pm with the awesome bartenders Jay, Patrick and James! That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, October 2nd for our Wednesday, October 9th issue and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com!
Jay, Patrick, James, Jodi, and Nick some of the crew at Malebox II
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