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METRA MAGAZINE
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Friends of DOR OTHY DORO Metra's calendar of EVENTS, that lets you know where all the HOT spots are! o@aol.com By: AuntieM4Dor AuntieM4Doro@aol.com
And the winner is…….we are! In Beverly Hills CA the Oscars will not only honor the 75
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anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz” Ellen DeGeneres returns to host! Ellen is talented, wonderfully spontaneous, and knows how to entertain a worldwide audience! And of course, she is one of us! Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2013 will be presented on Oscar Night Sunday, March 2, 2014! It’s celebrating its 86th Anniversary! The Wizard Of Oz has been an icon in the gay community for many many years, history is peppered with the phrases the gay community has used to secretly identify each other, but no phrase conjures an image quite like “Friends Of Dorothy” (hence the name of my column) and it’s connection to Judy Garlands role as Dorothy Gale (we all want to be a little Judy) OK for you youngens Judy Garland was a grand actress and singer! She had a lot of drama in her life. Drug and alcohol abuse, she was married 4 times and the industry big shots did not treat her with very much respect, so she says! Can you say drama queeeen? (Really? Why do we relate.) Oh and by the way the lion character was created to be gay! Yes he was, the lion is the gayest thing about the show! When you first meet the lion he is ashamed at being a coward and sissy (gay)! A few facts you don’t know about The Wizard of Oz: Judy Garland had to wear a corset in order to appear more child like for her role as Dorothy. She was 16 when the movie was made. Judy Garland was outfitted in a blond wig when they first started filming. After the scarecrow gets his brain he states the Isosceles Pythagorean Theory incorrectly! Yeah I know things! In 1939 The Wizard of Oz was nominated for 6 Oscars and won 4, but lost best picture to Gone with the Wind! Oh and the famous song over the rainbow from the movie..the colors of our flag? WOW we got a lot going on peeps! Tuesday, March 4th Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras Season, Fat Tuesday and Carnival Season all refer to events of the Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after the Epiphany or Kings Day culminating on the day after Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras continue on pg 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 831 15
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is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday. Popular practices include wearing masks and costumes, overturning conventions, dancing, sports competitions, parades.. Oh I don’t even believe this holy then thou stuff! The real deal, eat donuts that have a pound of lard in them and 7,ooo calories, get drunk, make a fool of yourself, flash your tits for beads, dress like freaks and nobody cares! …MICHIGAN NECTO (734-994-5436), Pride Fridays, Friday, February 28th “Mardi Gras Party” with DJ Jace and DVJ Mark! Hosted by the Necto Pride Crew! Happy hour from 9pm until 11pm! ½ all drinks, shots, and bottled beer. $2 Long Islands until 11pm! Detroit: ADAM’S APPLE (313-240-8482), Can you say NEW, owners, staff, hours, happy hour, food menu, attitude, remodeling, and events, plus more to come (I’m so excited I love this place) Now open daily noon until 2am with happy hour 2pm-9pm, and Mondays from 2pm2am! Sunday, March 2nd “Oscar Party” with hors d’ oeuvres! Tuesday, March 4th “Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Party” Friday nights are hot with “Karaoke Music Videos” with KJ Karen and over 120,000 songs! No cover and drink specials all night long! BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), Open 24/7! Saturday, February 22nd “College Night” with $5 lockers for members 18-25. Friday, March 14th “Black Out Party” Saturday, March 22nd “Leather Night” with $ 5 lockers for members in chaps or harness! “FREE Tanning” from Sunday-Thursday with the purchase of a room or locker! “Wild Wednesdays” FREE Lube with the purchase of a locker or room!
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CLUB GOLD COAST / SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), Party Seven days a week! Sundays are “Amateur Night” “Messy Mondays” customer appreciation night with no cover, $1 house drinks from 7-11pm and then from11pm-2am $2 house drinks! Tuesdays, “Coyote Ugly Karaoke” in Sin! Crystal Harding, Dominique Bvlgari and Sabin will perform! Thursdays Sabin and DJ John Cruz! Fridays, Crystal Harding performs at 11:45 and 12:45 with DJ’s John Cruz and Intrigue! Saturdays, DJ’s Intrigu and Marquis! Dancers every night starting at 9pm! GIGI’S (313-584-6525), Monday Nights, “College Night” no cover before 11pm and no cover all night long with college ID! Party with Nickki, Chico, DeAngela, Sabin and all the boys! “F*%k You Fridays” (why only on Fridays?) $2 cover before 11pm with Chico, DeAngela, Sabin and all the boys! Sunday evenings “Karaoke” with your hostess Karen (man that girl gets around) no cover! Wednesday March 5th Gigi’s turns 41! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), Saturday, February 22nd it’s the Haylofts 34th “Anniversary Celebration” celebrating 34 years of “serving” men (what did you think I meant serving drinks) Buffet and drink specials all night long! Saturday, March 8th “Mardi Gras Party” with the King of Mardi Gras contest! Prizes and drink specials! “Manly Mondays” with the little hotie Blake! Check out Blake’s MANtinis and man shots! MENJO’S (313-863-3934), Friday, February 21st “Fierce Hot Mess Dance Party” Saturday, February 22nd “Hot Nerd Party” sponsored by Buzztime! Friday, February 28th “Man Made Night” with $3 Long Islands! Saturday, March 1st “Mardi Gras Dance Party” with DJ Doug Roberts! Show us yours and win! 25 people will win tickets to the exclusive “Pre-Oscar VIP Party” on Sunday, March 2nd from noon until 2pm with mimosas and a continental breakfast! Sunday, March 2nd “Tea Dance” from 4pm-8pm, then the “Oscar Party” on two 4X8 foot screens! 20 Metra Magazine, Issue # 831
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R&R SALOON (313-849-2751), Detroit’s leather bar is BAAAAAK!! Open 7 days a week 2-2am with afterhours on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays until 5am! Tuesdays are “Pool League” $100 cash prize! Wednesdays are “Underwear Night” Ferndale: COMO’S (248-548-5005), Como’s is the place to be Sunday, March 2nd go watch the Oscars, have a little dinner and some drinks! Tuesday, March 4th “Mardi Gras Party” or as I like to call it Fat Tuesday! JUST 4 US (248-547-5878), I just love this place, if you have never been, you are really missing out on a store that is truly all about us! Saturday, March 1st the group Access will be there from noon until 4pm, helping anyone who needs help with the “Affordable Health Care Act” better known as the Obomba (Obama) act! This is a free service, so anyone who does not understand it or is having a problem should be there! Steve Wilson (who should be called the magic man) is offering a great special, 3 one hour massage for only $99 that’s a great savings, and once you have gone to him you will be back, so you might as well take advantage of the offer! Good until March 1st! Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, then you’re lucky enough” Monday, March 17th celebrate “St. Paddy’s Day” at the Apartment! Drink specials every day of the week! Sunday, March 2nd “Oscar Party” Tuesday, March 4th “Mardi Gras Party” pick up a mask at the Apartment and decorate it to make it your own or bring your own! RUMORS (616-454-8720), Mondays, “Kick Ass Karaoke And Mega Mug Night” all Skye Vodka drinks are only $3 with DJ Monica Parker! “Wicked Wednesday” with male strippers! Saturdays, “Naughty 90’s Party” with DJ Craig Allen!
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Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), Wednesdays are “Ladies Night” Every Thursday, “Twisted Games Night” hosted by, Ace Deville with $2 well drinks and $3 call drinks! Party games and stripers, fully nude stripers! I don’t know about you but I think Spiral has the beefiest strippers around! Fridays are “College Nights” Saturdays are “Unzipped Saturdays” Michigan’s biggest party night! Saturdays are “Showbiz Sundays” the craziest drag night around! Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), New on Mondays, $10 bottomless PBR draft beer! your Friday, February 21st go see Mr. Michigan Leather Chuck Braidwood! He will be having a jock strap raffle and a 50/50 raffle! Drink specials all night long! Saturday, February 22nd at 9pm it’s a “Karaoke Bid A Thon” a benefit for Common Ground! With KJ Karen! You can bid to move up in rotation or to hear your choice song/video! Silent auction, 50/50 raffle, drink specials and food all night long! No cover and Karen says tip big because 100% of her tips go to this event! Coming March 7th and 8th, “Mr. Liberty Leather 2014!” Applications at the bar! SPOTLIGHT ON A CURE (586-822-1730), Saturday, March 8th it’s the 5th Annual “Spotlight On A Cure” a talent showcase to benefit Huntington’s disease. Tickets are only $20 in advance or $25 at the door! Tickets include: Appetizers, an evening of quality entertainment and surprises provided by our talent showcase and house band! Peeps I have been to every one of these and they never disappoint, it’s a blast! Talent auditions are being held on Sunday, March 2nd at 1pm at the Lafayette Grand in Pontiac. They are looking for dancers, actors, singers, bands, comedians, impressionists, magicians or anyone with a unique talent to be showcased at the event! I know someone who is all of those wrapped into one, ya my sissy Iona Trailer, I would love to see you there, hint hint! The event will be held at the Lafayette Grand at 1 Lafayette in Pontiac! Check out their ad
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Shelby: SALON ONE DAY SPA (586-739-1164), If you have never took my advice before, now is the time! With all the parties going on around town, you best not show up looking like a hot mess! There is no excuse Salon One Day Spa can do it all! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), Sunday, March 2nd “Oscar party” with drink specials: $3 Long Islands and Bloodies and FREE pool and darts! Tuesday, March 4th “Mardi Gras Party” wear your best costume or mask! Drink specials all night long! Beware if Scottie asks you to go to the basement and help him carry up some beer! Friday, March 7th “Zodiac Review” for Pieces! Hosted by Billie Blaze and featuring, Batty Davis, Ben Eaten and Twiggy Pop! Warren: MALEBOX II (586-806-2390), “Karaoke” every Thursday and Friday night! Happy hour every day from 2pm-8pm with $2 well and domestic and $1 off top shelf! “$2 Tuesdays” with $2 well and domestic! Tuesday, March 4th they are going to have one hell of a “Mardi Gras Party” starting at 2pm! FREE pool Monday nights! Sunday, March 2nd the Malebox invites every one to watch the Oscars with them! TAXLAND USA (586-576-7203), It’s that time of year again, when you get screwed and you won’t even enjoy it! The time of year when Uncle Sam sticks his hands in your pockets and it does not feel good! Thankfully there’s a team of experts in our family to help out! Taxland USA is a professional group of accounts that can help you out! Mention you saw the ad in METRA and get $50 off your tax return! Continued on page 29
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...ILLINOIS Chicago: BERLIN (773-348-4975), Thursday, February 20th with hosts Tannika Rex, Mini Shaina and Valentine! Friday, February 21st “Wax Trax” celebrating music and videos from Chicago’s legendary Wax Trax! Recording label. DJ’s Greg Haus and Jena Max! Friday, March 7th “Bjork Showcase” all Bjork music and videos from the Icelandic superstar from 9pm-1:30am! 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), Cheap drinks, friendly patrons, chill out atmosphere! A great place to grab a drink if you’re in the area! SPIN NIGHTCLUB (773-327-7711), Every Monday “Dragzilla Drag Contest” go party with SPIN resident diva Debbie Fox as she guest hosts! First place is $100 and a spot in the Semi-Finals, plus a chance for a potential future booking! “Throw Back Thursdays” join them every Thursday as they roll back prices with $1 specialty shots and other drink specials! Saturday, February 22 some of their brightest talent from their weekly Dragzilla contest in a new “Doll House Drag Revue” with VJ Dominic and DJ Bryan spinning you on the dance floor until 3am! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), Sunday, February 23rd “Beer Bust” with 50 cent draft Bud and Bud Light Thursday, February 27th “Handballer Night” Red/White hanky specials! Club room open! Monday, March 3rd “Mardi Gras Big Game Night” Tuesday, March 4th “Mardi Gras Party” That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, February 26th for our Wednesday, March 5th issue and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today!
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