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what’s inside

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FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR JAMIE SEABOLT

Editor’s Rave & Review

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ART & PRODUCTION

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COVER STORY

The Power of Pride

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Editor’s Rave & Review • OnQ Carolina Edition

Editor lt, Executive Jamie Seabo

EDITOR’S

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day, September 18th. I made it quite clear from the beginning that we have no intentions of “undermining the work of”, “dogging”, or asking readers to “choose” when it comes to our competitors. Let me share another blurb from that blog; “Our community is so large and diverse that all 3 of our publications will be able to thrive and fill our individual niches in the Carolinas.”

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A vision first hit me in the Summer of 2006 for a new gay media network, but the foundation for the print portion of that new network didn’t blossom until June of this summer (shortly after moving back to the Carolinas). Once the goal was set, even through power and Internet outages, increased fuel costs, even with tropical storms and hurricanes at our door - OnQ Carolina Edition is now born.

I want to thank everyone for viewing, downloading, printing, and sharing this new concept with your friends, loved ones, and perhaps a few businesses. We truly hope you enjoy our different approach to gay print media. We want to get the issues across, give credit both big and small when it’s due, and just have a gay ol’ time (yes, I just went there).

Hopefully at this point you’ve glanced through the issue and have seen a glimpse of what we’re about. After you read this, I hope you go back through it again to really read the content. We may not be column after column filled with news bites, but we are full of original OnQ columns that are well wrote, informative, and provide a different glimpse into Carolina gay life.

With that said, please don’t think I am taking aim at either LGBT newspaper serving the Carolinas. I encourage you to read back in our blog on myspace from Thurs-

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Now, let me play off that concept for a moment - the idea of being united and supportive instead of cut-throat and separated.

In our Random Rants, we had a person submit his thoughts (which is the whole point) and it got me thinking. I won’t go into detail, you can read it on page 35, but in short he asked “When did we as a community go from Gay, to GLBT, now to LGBT and everything in between? Why are we further dividing ourselves?

That is a very good question. When did we segregate ourselves inside our own gay community? The HRC still refers to us as the GLBT community, but most other organizations over the past 5 years have switched to LGBT community. Why? Don’t all the other letters and the newly formed ‘labels’ still essentially fall under Gay? Send me your thoughts on this at my email address and of course submit your rants to randomrants@OnQcarolina.com Ugh, here I am in professional mode. So before I get back to something more relaxed, I have to stress... V O T E! All the problems in our society right now, from proposed gay marriage bans to the economic crisis, won’t change unless you get involved. I don’t care if you are an elephant, an ass, or anything in between - it’s the power of the people to make change.

If you can’t afford to drive out for a martini, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. If you can’t stand the thought of having California’s triumphant gay marriage rights halted,

Shewww, now with that said - let’s talk about voting some more but on a more fun level. Gay.com is holding their Mr. Gay.com 2008 contest right now. Many of you know, Gay.com FINALLY went through a face lift and has made serious changes. So Mr. Gay.com is more important this year, as the top 15 get to be the new face(s) of Gay.com.

Why am I telling you this? Because seven guys right here in North and South Carolina are semi-finalists! Let’s unite and show the gay nation why it’s better in the south by voting for our Carolina boys! Go to mrgaycom.com or our site for details! Oh, and if a Carolinan makes it to finals, OnQ will buy everyone a drink and send one lucky reader to San Francisco! Details are on Page 21.

I wanna wrap this up by saying thank you from the bottom of my heart to John for standing next to me through this long setup process! You’ve definitly been a help.

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The brand new track from Britney Spears entitled “Womanizer”, was recently released on October 2nd and is already becoming a club favorite in larger metropolian gay clubs.

The song, which Spears released to radio the week of September 22nd and then premiered on MTV’s hit show The Hills on Monday, September 29th, continues her descent into electro charged, post-disco energized gyration.

“Womanizer” is the first official track from Spears’ forthcoming new album Circus, which is due in December.

If you haven’t heard it on the radio yet (or you missed The Hills), the track is dominated by Britney’s voice and augmented by over-dubbed vocals that create a dizzying wash of super sweetened pop. It’s disposable, but infectious.

Locally, Rihanna is still ruling the charts throughout the Carolinas.

Natasha Bedingfield, Anastacia, and Jennifer Hudson are also playing quite frequently in our area clubs.

HERE ARE YOUR TOP 5 PLAYLISTS SPINNIN’ THROUGHOUT THE CAROLINAS DJ Brian, The Capital Corral Raleigh, North Carolina

1. Watch Out - Alex Gaudino ft. Shena 2. Release Yourself - Eddie Amador ft. Pepper Mashay 3. I Can Feel You - Anastacia 4. Spotlight - Jennifer Hudson 5. Angel - Natasha Bedingfield

DJ Heather S, PT’s Cabaret Columbia, South Carolina

1. Lola’s Theme (2008 Reedit) - Shapeshifters 2. Go Go Girl - DJ Timbo 3. How Long (DJ Paul Goodyear remix) - Linda Clifford 4. I Can Feel You (Sanna & Pitron mixes) - Anastacia 5. Break Me (Chris Cox mixes) - Tina Sugandh

DJ Camfrenzy, Great American Mining Co. Greenville, North Carolina 1. Angel - Natasha Bedingfield 2. Forever - Chris Brown 3. Lollipop - Lil’ Wayne 4. Into The Night - Cyndi Lauper 5. Hot N’ Cold - Katy Perry

DJ Ghost, Scorpio Nightclub Charlotte, North Carolina

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1. So What - Pink 2. Disturbia - Rhianna 3. When I Grow Up - Pussycat Dolls 4. Work - Missy Elliott & Ciara 5. Whatever You Like - T.I.

DJ Joey, Legends Nightclub Raleigh, North Carolina 1. In The Ayer - Flo-Rida 2. I Want You - Martin Solveig 3. Angel - Natasha Bedingfield 4. What I Want - Fireball 5. Batucada - Robbie Rivera vs Dero

DJ Position, Club Hairspray Asheville, North Carolina 1. Church - T-Pain, Teddy Verseti 2. Forever - Chris Brown 3. Breaking Dishes - Rihanna 4. Distrubia - Rihanna 5. Cupid Shuffle - Cupid

DJ Middleground, The Q Greensboro, North Carolina

1. Move for Me (Santiago & Bushido) - Kaskade & Deadmau5 2. Disturbia (Craig C’s Master Vocal Mix) - Rihanna 3. Heartbroken (WaWa Club Mix) - T2 4. Spotlight (Moto Blanco Club Mix) - Jennifer Hudson 5. A Touch Too Much (Club Mix) - Phonjaxx

DJ Awsum, Steel Blue Durham, North Carolina

1. So What - Pink 2. Love Lockdown - Kanye West 3. Disturbia - Rihanna 4. Closer - Ne-Yo 5. Let It Rock - Kevin Rudolf ft. Lil’ Wayne HEY DJ! SUBMIT YOUR TOP 5 PLAYLISTS TO BRIAN KING FOR THE DJ PLAY! E-MAIL DJPLAY@OnQCAROLINA.COM

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last three Pride Charlotte festivals.

Pride Charlotte, the city’s annual celebration of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community, features speakers, entertainers, vendors, and a play area for kids. Performers will be announced at a later date.

Pride Charlotte Opens 2009 Theme Contest Pride Charlotte Announces Two Fall Events Charlotte, NC – Pride Charlotte is pleased to present two special events for the community during Fall 2008.

Sunday, October 26 – Pride Night at Scarowinds, the annual Halloween-themed festivities at Carowinds Theme Park. Discount tickets are available by following the link on the Pride Charlotte website, www.

PrideCharlotte.com. The Pride Charlotte group will meet at the main entrance gate at 6:30 PM, Friday, November 7 – singer-songwriter Richard Cortez will perform a concert to benefit Pride Charlotte at the Lesbian and Gay Community Center of Charlotte. Doors will open at 7:00 PM, with a suggested $7 donation. Light snacks and refreshments will be served, prizes will be raffled, and cash bar will be available. Richard Cortez is known for his unique blend of folk, rock and pop. The show will also include special guest Adam Smith.

Pride Charlotte Announces 2009 Event Location Charlotte, NC – Pride Charlotte is pleased to announce the date and location for their annual Pride festival. The event will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2009, and will return to Gateway Village, the site of the

Charlotte, NC – Pride Charlotte is currently accepting theme submissions for its 2009 event, to be held on Saturday July 25, 2009, at Gateway Village in Uptown Charlotte.

The Theme Contest Winner will receive a $50 award, recognition on the Pride Charlotte website and in the Pride Guide, and 2 event t-shirts.

Previous Pride Charlotte themes have included: “A Celebration of Diversity” – 2006 “United for Equality” – 2007 “Live Love Be” – 2008.

All entries will be sent to the Pride Charlotte Task Force, who will determine a group of finalists. The top 3 to 4 entries will be posted on the Pride Charlotte website, and voting will be open to the community. Theme contest entries can be sent to info@pridecharlotte.com. The deadline for submissions is October 25, 2008.

For complete contest details and rules, please see www.PrideCharlotte.com.

Pride Charlotte is a project of the Lesbian and Gay Community of Charlotte.

About Pride Charlotte The mission of Pride Charlotte is to empower all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and allied peoples to stand as unique individuals and together as a community, with the purpose of uniting as a creative, social, economic, and influential force.

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If you went by the formula of first pet’s name and the first street you lived on, what would your Drag name really be?

Krista Webb What non-profit organization do you insist people to get involved in?

Loving Food Resources. Their mission is to help provide food, health, & personal care items to persons living with HIV/AIDS or in Hospice care. www.lovingfood.org

Daniel by day is like most young gay men, but Seduction certainly steals the limelight in a show. This tiger lily blossoms on stage and does so with her own pizazz.

Not concerned with what others think, Daniel represents himself and the community proudly.

This Tennessee boy raised by a Southern Baptist minister, set his childhood aspirations of being an attorney into performing. When asked if his goals in life had changed, Daniel told us that even though “I didn’t become an attorney, I still made it. Now as an entertainer, I make a difference”. Asked if his lifestyle and profession dampers things back at home he is quick to point out the support he receives from his family. “I can truly say that I am blessed as they accept and support me just the way I am. It is hard for some people to separate the person from the persona but I am just a boy and Seduction is a profession”.

This St. James strives to be as influential as others such as Jacqueline St. James, Dana St. James, and Raven St. James. When facing adversity from mainstream society, we ask how she deals with narrow minded straight men, who assume that gays are weak.

“The answer to that is quite simple. I would talk to said ‘straight man’, and proceed to wax, shave, pluck, and duct tape him.

Then I would girdle, bind, and put him in hose and heels. Finish him off with a wig, make-up, and a dress; then I would tell him to walk around naturally and look & carry himself like a woman. THEN I would ask him how weak he now thinks I am. LOL” Be sure to stop by and see Seduction St. James at Scandals in Asheville.

While your there, don’t forget to bring her a shot of Patron (a straight shot of Tequila, sometimes with the worm). Q ARE YOU AN ENTERTAINER WHO STRIVES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY BOTH ON AND OFF THE STAGE? SIMPLY TELL US WHY SO WE CAN DRAG UP THE DIRT. E-MAIL US AT kevin.dills@OnQcarolina.com

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THE POWER OF PRIDE Although times have changed since the first march on a Durham Court House in 1982, the message of PRIDE has stayed the same.

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North Carolina Pride 2008

North Carolina Pride with the help of it’s 30 to 40 volunteers set out on the greens of Duke University to invoke change throughout the world; the same as it has for many years past. Each year through events such as these, Gay America has been able to slowly but steadily chip away at anti-movements that hold us back. Keith Hayes, NC PrideFest spokesperson points out to us that, “PrideFest is a moment in time each year, but it is read more on PRIDE, next page

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part of a 365-day-a-year movement: to bring equal, civil rights to LGBT people and bring America closer to its promise of freedom and justice for all”. With this clear message on the minds of thousands flocking Old West Durham, a definite energy could be felt as the voice of unity was heard.

Whether you embraced the mile-long parade, the festival with nearly 200 vendors, or embarked on the fest ivies at Raleigh’s NightFest – “the state’s biggest feel-good event of the year” for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people and their straight allies and supporters, brought a sense of structure to a chaotic year. With a declining economy and a major political change about to take place in a few weeks, the clarity of a common message was refreshing. The message of pride in ourselves.

they come out in the thousands each year to meet each other and enjoy our event”, says Keith Hayes. “There’s Plenty to celebrate in North Carolina.

This is not a zero-sum game, where a Pride event in Charlotte detracts from an event elsewhere. The NC Pride Parade is one of the biggest and most fun gay events in the state”.

So popular in fact, that supporters from as far as California were in attendance. Sam Samuels of Southern Pines brought his golf cart all the way to Durham to help the cause of Equality North Carolina. Countless others made the journey as well. Afterall, what else would you expect from the largest Pride festival in a five state radius?

Other than the messages heard, good food and tons of vendors could be seen. Only a handful of protesters Despite recent gas crisis throughout we’re present, only along the parade the Southeastern United States, true route. However worries of hate crime activists of pride still made it to the are never an issue thanks to the strong PrideFest events. Pride officials stated relationship of PrideFest with the City that the number of participants was of Durham and Duke University. level with last year’s numbers, as well as numbers from recent years.

Although the stage was not lit up with nationally recognized super-divas, This consistency is the work of the many voices rang true throughout the winning formula that the volunteers festival. This year the dedication of a have developed.

“People know rainbow arch took place in honor of what to expect from PrideFest and Joseph Hertzenberg, one of the first

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of LGBT people get together to raise funds for HIV/AIDS, breast health, to raise our profile, or to tackle the many Didn’t have the opportunity to take challenges our community faces in this year’s PrideFest? Well, pride is – is an instance of gay pride. People more than just a weekend and you don’t necessarily need to get involved can show your pride in yourself and in Pride events to support the Pride community throughout the whole movement.” Ordinary lives make a year. huge impact. “THAT’s the best way for people to be involved”.

As Keith points out, “Any time a group read more on PRIDE, next page

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openly gay elected officials in the United States.

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Mark Kleinschmidt, a Chapel Hill Town Council member told the PrideFest crowd, “ We are on the doorstep of the most important political election of our day”. With that pressure on the line, our community’s steady chipping away of America’s anti-gay chip is slowly but surely bring true equality.

mind us that attendees both gay and straight leave the event “feeling uplifted and positive. Gay people feel better about themselves. I hope that people leave our parade proud of what we’ve accomplished together and motivated to keep our struggle moving forward”.

With the help of John Short (Chair of the Pride Committee), Edward Farmer (Parade Manager), Ellen Cohen (Vendor Manager), Dwayne Cornelison (Stage Manager), and of course Keith Hayes (PrideFest Spokesperson), Pride attendees received that needed reassurement – the pat on the back to remind us that we are strong and can keep going. This was the much needed boost to keep our LGBT views on track for the upcoming political weeks.

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For more information on NC PrideFest or a list of non-profits you can support – visit www.ncpride.org for details.

Want to see the action from the entire NC Pride Weekend? Head over to our website www.OnQcarolina.com to check out the largest & most extensive North Carolina Pride 2008 image collection in our photo gallery.

Once there you can browse, download, print, and share hundreds of photos from various pride festivities.

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NC PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL

It seems the more successful you are, the harder it can be to stay in shape. Many men trade the 6-pack abs for 6-figure salaries, but, YOU CAN have both. If you find yourself rambling excuses to your problem, take a moment to try some simple tips to get it back together.

“I am tied to my desk.”

If you think racing through the day and eating little keeps you toned, think again. You need to start your day smart, eating as soon as you get up so you can kick start that metabolism.

According to Gene Erb, a registered dietitian, “Eighty percent of men take in so few calories in the first half of the day”. You need calories to make energy – energy burns fat and builds muscle. Eat small, but eat often. Try these simple tips;

Have breakfast, twice.

Men who have breakfast at the start of the day actually eat less calories throughout the whole day versus men who skip breakfast.

Don’t have time? How about a quick breakfast bite at home while getting ready and a second breakfast bite once your at the office.

Snack.

A small snack of yogurt or a piece of fruit before lunch or dinner will keep you from gorging.

Again, many small meals has a better impact then a few larger ones.

“I am too busy travelling to keep up with my workout.”

The spice of life.

Variety in your gym routine is better for you. Take this as a chance to enhance your routine and to confuse the muscles for more effectiveness.

Hire a trainer.

Once you know when and where you are traveling, go online to nsca-lift.og and find a trainer to schedule a workout for you. That in-person motivation will keep you on track.

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same at the terminal. Fast food is not the key.

Pack your bags with snacks too.

Grab nonperishable essentials like Odwalla, Organic Cereal Bars, fruit, or nuts. This will satisfy any craving before arriving at your destination and its a much healthier alternative.

Sandwiches can be a real hero.

If you must hit the food courts of the airport, keep in mind most terminals now have a sandwich shop like Subway or Quiznos. These offer a less guilty, healthier option that other airport selections.

“I am always entertaining clients or having lunch meetings.”

We all know to get ahead we have to do a little schmoozing. This doesn’t have to through a wrench in your fitness works however. Think outside of the lunch box and give these tips a try;

Start with protein and fiber.

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High-fiber foods including fruits and vegetables will fill you up before the entrée comes. In short, you’ll be full, eat less, and have less calories to worry about later.

Drink before you dine.

Not the alcoholic kind either. Fill up on water prior to business party or lunch. You will feel full and end up eating less. Plus, drinking water 30 minutes before and after your meal, will create the right balance of nutrients for healthy digestion.

Give these simple solutions a try to help survive the day without sacrificing your career or body.

Just a couple changes will have a large impact and help you live that balanced life – career and health – that you’ve been working for all along.

Try something new.

Visiting Miami? Skip the treadmill and try water skiing. Vermont? How about mountain biking. Most hotels can prearrange thees activities for you that will enhance your at home workout routine. Besides, the extra fresh air would do you good.

“I am practically living & working in an airport.”

Plan ahead.

You didn’t earn your promotion at work without planning, so do the

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Fred like many twenty something men, well, like many twenty-eight (again) men, has called many places home over the years, from his roots in Southern Maryland, through Washington DC, Durham, Myrtle Beach, and now Charleston.

No longer surrounded by his slew of siblings, Fred can now be found overly dedicated to his profession as General Manager of a Cosmetics superstore.

After leaving the MAC counter as a trained artist, Fred has moved on to increase his knack for boy bar make-up, which he is famous for.

Simple and fun-loving, Fred enjoys spending time with his two “kids” Pod and Quad, and of course can be found at the occasional happy hour.

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Who is your dream guy?

How do I get around that without being divorced?

What position do you play in the big baseball game of life?

Um, baseball? I’d be a cheerleader!

Pick 3 people, living or dead, who would make the most fascinating dinner guests imaginable.

Marilyn Monroe, Joan of Ark, and President G.W. Bush. Joan because she would have some stories to tell and President Bush to figure out if he’s really as big of an idiot as he comes across to be.

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N10 • Central Station

(704) 751-1599 2131 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202 Details: Bar, Pool Table, Cabaret Friday

N11 • Charlotte Eagle

(704) 679-9901 4544-H South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209 Details: Men, Levi/Leather, Dance

N12 • Chasers

(704) 339-0500 3217 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205 Details: GoGo Boys

N13 • Club Myxx

(704) 525-5001 3110 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC, 28217 Details: Open Fri/Sat Only, Dance

N14 • Garden & Gun Club

(704) 246-1752 820 Hamilton St, Charlotte, NC 28206 Details: Underground Dance

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N15 • Hartigan’s Irish Pub

(704) 347-1841 601 S Cedar St, Charlotte, NC 28202 Details: 100% Non-Smoking

N16 • Liasons

(704) 376-1617 316 Rensselaer Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203 Details: Open 7 Days a Week

N17 • Petra’s Piano Bar & Cabaret (704) 332-6608

1919 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205

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N18 • Scorpios

(704) 373-9124 2301 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 Details: Open Wed/Sun Only, Drag

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Bank of America. I’d be broke without it.

N19 • Sidelines

(704) 525-2608 4544-C South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209 Details: Sports Bar, Billiards

N20 • Velocity / CraVe

(704) 333-0060 935 S Summit Ave, Charlotte, NC 28208 Details: Open 7 Days a Week, Dance, Drag

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What’s your biggest turn on?

Leather. I love the smell of leather. I can walk into Wilson’s Leather and get a hard-on!

Are you vicious?

No not at all. Neither vicious or malicious. I don’t think I am, but I have made a lot of women cry.

What was your favorite cartoon as a kid?

Scooby-Doo

What’s your theme song?

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

by Cyndi Lauper

Describe your best physical attribute.

My lips. I like how plump they are.

What do you dislike about yourself?

My love handls, they are not too cute.

CHARLOTTE

N20 • Velocity / CraVe

(704) 333-0060 935 S Summit Ave, Charlotte, NC 28208 Details: Open 7 Days a Week, Dance, Drag

N21 • Woodshed Lounge

(704) 394-1712 4000 Queen City Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 Details: Open 7 Days a Week, Men, Dance

DURHAM N22 • Steel Blue (919) 596-5876

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1426 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703 Details: Mixed, Dance, Non-Smoking Lounge

N23 • Visions

(919) 688-3002 711 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC 27701 Details: Lesbian, Dance, Lounge

FAYETTEVILLE N24 • Club Alias (910) 484-7994

984 O McPherson Chrch, Fayetteville, NC 28303

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N25 • Club Emages

(910) 797.4494 107 Swain St, Fayetteville, NC 28303 Details: Dance, Drag

GREENSBORO N31

GASTONIA N26 • Night Owls

(704) 866-7333 420 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052 Details: Open Thu-Sun Only, Drag, Dance

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N27 • Aldo’s Underground

(336) 340-5288 2428 High Point Rd, Greensboro, NC 27403 Details: Latin, GoGo Boys, Dance

N28 • Artistika Nightclub

(336) 271-2686 523 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27406 Details: Gay Friendly, GLBT Tuesdays

N29 • Q Lounge

(336) 272-2587 708 W Market St, Greensboro, NC

Details: Open 7 Days a Week

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Soph ful and s Vegas! Haven’t been there e it p S yet but damn it, I am gonna go!

N30 • Time Out Saloon

(336) 272-8108 330 Bellemeade Ave, Greensboro, NC 27404 Details: Lesbian

N31 • Warehouse 29

(336) 333-9333 1011 Arnold St, Greensboro, NC 27405 Details: Open Fri-Sun Only, Dance, Drag

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What’s something you always wanted to What are you grateful for? do but haven’t yet tried?

Skydiving. No one will ever do it with me. Having this wonderful experience called life. I wouldn’t want to do it again, but it What’s your favorite food to splurge on? was fun while here.

Really good shrimp cocktail. The big ol’ What kind of plant would you be? cut it with a knife, not the tiny shit.

Birds of Paradise. They’re pretty and everyone wants one.

Favorite Color?

Blue. Very calming.

N36 • Legends

RALEIGH

(919) 831-8888 330 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601 Details: Dance, Drag

N37 • View

N35

(919) 831-8888 119 S Harrington St, Raleigh, NC 27603 Details: Video Bar, Billiards, Lounge

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WILMINGTON N38 • Ibiza

GREENVILLE N32 • Great American Mining Company (252) 353-2623 1008 Dickinson Ave, Greenville, NC 27834 Details: Mixed, Dance, Drag

(910) 251-1301 118 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401 Details: Mixed,Dance, Drag, GoGo Boys

N39 • Toolbox

(910) 343-6988 2325 Burnett Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28401 Details: Open Wed-Sat Only, Billiards

HICKORY

WINSTON-SALEM

N33 • Club Cabaret

N40 • Club Odyssey

(828) 322-8103 101 N Central St, Hickory, NC 28601 Details: Open Thu-Sun Only, Drag

RALEIGH

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N34 • The Capital Corral / The CC

(919) 755-9599 313 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601 Details: Dance, Non-Smoking Piano Bar

N35 • Flex

(919) 832-8855

2 S West St, Raleigh, NC 27603

Details: Men, Drag

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(336) 774-1077

4019-A Country Club, Winston-Salem, NC 27104

Details: Mixed, Dance

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(843) 554-5959 4634 Spruill Ave, Charleston, SC 29405-4724 Details: n/a

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1377 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407 Details: n/a

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S4 • Pantheon

(803) 794-2111 625 Frank St, Cayce, SC29733 Details: Lesbian

(843) 577-2582 32 Ann Street, Charleston, SC 29403-6212 Details: Open Fri-Sun Only, Dance

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S7 • Art Bar

(803) 929-0198 1211 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201 Details: GLBT Friendly, Underground Dance

S8 • Capital Club

(803) 256-6464 1002 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3130 Details: n/a (803) 253-8900 1109 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201-3147 Details: Dance

S10 • PT’s Cabaret

(843) 341-6933 32 Palmetto Bay Rd, Hilton Head, SC 29928 Details: Lounge, Video, Wi-Fi

S15 • Rainbow House

(843) 626-7298 815 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Details: Neighborhood Bar, Drag, Dance

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(803) 758-6090 1101 Hardin St, Columbia, SC 29205 Details: Drag

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(803) 794-8443 220 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169-7542 Details: Dance

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S14 • Twist the Bistro

MYRTLE BEACH

S9 • PT’s 1109

S20 • H20

HILTON HEAD

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425 Carolina Springs Rd, N. Augusta, SC 29841

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S11 • Warehouse 250

(843) 673-0078 1719 South Irby St, Florence, SC 29505-3413 Details: Dance, Drag

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ROCK HILL S18 • The Hide-A-Way

(803) 328-6630 405 Baskins Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730-7726 Details: n/a

SPARTANBURG

S12 • The Castle

(864) 235-9949 8-B LeGrand Blvd, Greenville, SC 29607 Details: n/a

S19 • The Cove Lounge & Club (864) 576-2683

S13 • Sugar Shack

Details: n/a

(864) 242-0294 424 Laurens, Greenville, SC 29607 Details: Lesbian

9112 Abernathy Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29301

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If idiots could fly, this place would be an airport.

God gave me everything I wanted; a great family, great friends, and made me a great lover!

ture men , I have one word for you. Wait.

Why do people stereotype that all gay guys do

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remember when we were ALL gay.

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