CAROLiNA
MAY 8, 2009 ISSUE 006 www.OnQcarolina.com
MATT CULBERSON MR.GAY.COM BOY NEXT DOOR 2008 (Oh, & he’s this issue’s OnQt!)
OUR FIRST ISSUE IN PRINT & OUR NIGHTLIFE DIRECTORY IS BETTER THAN EVER!
OnQCarolina
The Bi-Weekly Guide to GLBTIQ Life in North & South Carolina
of gastonia
••••••••••••••• may 8th, 2009, issue 009 •••••••••••••••
04 editor’s rave & review 05 the lil’ bug that could
This issue we highlight the divine Patti O’Furniture
08 dj play
06drag up the dirt OnQ Carolina
READER
EXCLUSIVE
09OnQt
This week’s Southern cutie is Matt Culberson
10 north carolina nightlife maps & directory also... tab-q 13 south carolina nightlife maps & directory 15 random rants
publisher Jamie Seabolt
jamie.seabolt@ruOnQ.com
executive editor Jamie Seabolt
jamie.seabotl@ruOnQ.com
senior account executives Contact us today to advertise! advertise@ruOnQ.com
feature writers Pat Patterson • Drag Up The Dirt pat.patterson@ruOnQ.com
DJ Middleground • DJ Play djplay.@ruOnQ.com
Matt Culberson • OnQt
matt.culberson@ruOnQ.com
contributors DJ Mad Manny Cody Vu - Cv Photography OnQ Carolina Edition Part of the OnQ Network PO Box 50533 Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-0009 Phone: 843.647.2357 Magazine Web: OnQcarolina.com Gayborhood Web: ruOnQ.com Directory Web: my-gay-411.com Myspace: myspace.com/OnQcarolina Facebook: facebook.com/pages/ OnQ/62766385204
420 W. Main Avenue Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 866-7333 nightowlsofgastonia.com myspace.com/nightowlsofgastonia www.ruOnQ.com/nightowls
JUST SHOW OUR AD @ THE DOOR LIMIT ONE FREE ENTRY PER COUPON
Lawanda Lawanda Jackson Jackson Miss Miss Texas Texas Classic Classic USofA USofA 09-10 09-10 Brooke Brooke Divine Divine Miss Miss North North Carolina Carolina USofA USofA 09-10 09-10 Cierra Sierra Nichole Nichole Miss Miss North North Carolina Carolina USofA USofA 08-09 08-09 Amber Amber Rochelle Rochelle Miss Miss Night Night Owls Owls Whitney Whitney Leigh Leigh London London Dior Dior Cinnamen Cinnamen St.James St.James Mya Mya La La Moure Moure Aqua Aqua St.Mark St.Mark Cherish Cherish D'Men D'Men
OUR NEXT DEADLINE (Issue 007) Monday 05.11.2009 for a street date of Friday 05.22.2009 Opinions expressed by advertisers, columnists, feature writers, or other contributors are not necessarily the opinions of OnQ Carolina Edition, the OnQ Network, it’s affiliates, or staff. All advertisements, sponsored features, pictures, text, and illustrations, are published with the understanding that the advertisers are fully authorized and have secured proper written consent for use thereof. OnQ Carolina Edition shall not be held responsible for any errors, loss or expense, or liabilities on advertisements accepted after the issue deadline. Publication of the name, photograph of any person, or advertisements, contained in this issue is not to be construed as any indication of the sexual orientation of such person, advertiser, or organization. Partial or incomplete reproduction of any advertisement, column, feature, or photograph from OnQ Carolina Edition is strictly prohibited. OnQ Carolina Edition is part of the OnQ Network and protected by trademark. All rights reserved.
current ad rates
we are so proud of our honest, straight-forward, no frills or gimmicks ad pricing, that we print our rates right here in each issue. with rates this good why would we hide ‘em?
OnQ Carolina Edition GUARANTEES that our full-color ad rates cost less than black & white rates of our direct competitors. If you receive a written offer from Q-Notes or Stereotyped that is lower than OnQ Carolina Edition - we will match it or beat it!** GUARANTEED! If it’s in writing, we’ll beat it! **Some restrictions may apply. Guarantee applies to single issue rates without multiple insertion discounts. 5% Donation to Charities is still applied. The Q-Notes and Stereotyped names are trademark to their respective publishers. See your OnQ Carolina Edition Account Executive for details.
what’s inside • OnQ Carolina •
03
**
in my own opinion
by Jamie Seabolt, Executive Editor
jamie.seabolt@ruOnQ.com • www.ruOnQ.com/seaboltjamie
editor’s rave&review no matter how bumpy the trip, we reach our destination
I write this issue’s Rave and Review
from a regional flight from Cincinnati to Charleston where the creative juices have started to pour. Not only am I wowed by the shortest taxi of my life for a major international airport but i’m wowed by what OnQ Carolina is delivering. In a lot of ways this flight and this issue are alike because of the journey it takes me on. Neither this flight nor the issue went exactly as planned. Both started out with some bumps and the journey may not have been as smooth as one would hope. The point is however, than no matter how bumpy the trip, we still make it to our destination. OnQ Carolina has arrived after a long trip since our first electronic issue in September 2008.
Also over the past few months the trends and standards that I introduced to through OnQ has found its way imitated in other publications with no affiliation to us. That imitation, in my opinion, is the biggest compliment that our competitors (or anyone) can give. By mirroring OnQ Carolina’s initiatives simply shows that we as a publication are ahead of the curve and are doing something right. But far be it for OnQ Carolina to stop with our current standard. I am pushing my own ethics and creativity even higher and you will see that result in the next
It’s now personal. It’s meaningful.
Today my friends, OnQ’s made it to print. I have to say that a lot has been learned while pushing back our first print date. I personally had the opportunity to meet with many bar owners, managers, entertainers, and of course our readers. In the past 2 months I have clocked over 5,000 miles on my Volkswagen to put a smiling face and a thankful handshake on OnQ Carolina at our bars and clubs all over the Carolinas. The goal and the result is that more everyday OnQ Carolina has grown from just that four sides of a magazine. It’s now personal. It’s meaningful.
few pages. Ready to drop your jaw.... again?
First, I want to say thank you and welcome to Pat Patterson to whom many of you know as Patti O’Furniture. Not only is she the spotlight of Drag Up The Dirt this issue, but Pat is also the Feature Columnist for D.U.T.D. from now on. Next we have a dear friend of mine, Matt Culberson. You may already know him as Mr.Gay.com Boy Next Door 2008 but now you can really get an inside look to who he is in this issue of OnQt. Oh, and of course, Matt is now taking over as Feature Columnist for each OnQt from now on. So all you Carolina cuties, WATCH OUT, Matt is on the prowl for you! Also, and just as important, I need to say thank you to Carol, better known as DJ Middleground. Not only is she involved strongly in Central North Carolina, but she is now our Feature Columist for DJ Play. You will now enjoy her talent in print as well as through the speakers at area events. To all three of the above mentioned, welcome. And Thank You! Well, I can go on and on about what you will see and what to expect but really the proof is right here. Now in print and also online. Thank you to the over 3,500 MySpace friends of OnQ Carolina and those who have always been so supportive. This is your publication and I dedicate this first print issue to all of you. Here is to the future of Carolina gay media and all the best it will bring. Cheers!
Speaking of the next FEW pages, you will see that our inaugural print edition is smaller; Only 16 pages. I am eliminating the fluff and highlighting our core content, layout, and the OnQ way of doing things. This is being done because I dearly want you to see what’s important and I ENCOURAGE YOU TO WRITE ME with your opinions. From layout to articles, colors to paper type, I WANT YOUR opinion. OnQ Carolina may be my baby but I want it to be part of you family as well.
04 • OnQ Carolina • editor’s rave & review
wednesdays
KARAOKE WITH NATHAN of Good Time Karaoke
fridays & saturdays
THE HOT WEEKEND RELEASE with drink specials & on Saturday DJ Middleground spins Top 40, Dance, 80’s & 90’s
sundays STEEL BLUE A LGBT PLAYGROUND
Sign-up our website. It’s FREE! www.OnQcarolina.com Sign-up, it’s on FREE! www.ruOnQ.com or www.OnQcarolina.com
tuesdays
THE TRIAD’S HOTTEST COLLEGE NIGHT with DJ Middleground spinning Top 40, HipHop, MashUps, & Dance
thursdays
It’s better once you’re in.
INSIDER
mondays
WHO’S WHO OF THE INTERNET whether you’re on Gay.com • Manhunt • PlanetOut • OnQ • Adam4Adam - now find out who’s REALLY behind the screenname!
SEXY SINGLES NIGHT with DJ Middleground spinning the sophisticated sounds of Deep House, Top 40, Electro, & Breaks
It is so imperative that I say welcome (with much excitement and gratefulness) to two people who are now part of the OnQ Carolina team. One is a legend and the other is a legend in the making.
Join the thousands who are already in.
Q the
1426 S. Miami Blvd. • (Hwy 70) Durham, NC 919.596.5876 • clubsteelblue.com www.ruOnQ.com/steelblue
FREE POOL!
never a cover! 708 W. Market Street Greensboro, NC 27401
theqlounge.com • ruOnQ.com/qlounge
**
drag up the dirt Patti nit O’Fur ur e
A little bit of dirt on Patti... Stage Name? Patti O’Furniture Real Name? Pat Patterson Hometown? Spartanburg, SC Current Home? Columbia, SC Favorite Drink? Jawbreaker (vodka, Sprite, a splash of sour mix + a lime). Favorite Color? Blue Favorite comfort food? Ice cream Favorite Broadway show? Too many, but you can’t go wrong with Wicked! If you went by the formula of name of first pet and name of the first street you lived on... what would your stage name really be? Peaches Whitney What non-profit organization do you insist people in our community to get involved with? AIDS Benefit Foundation of South Carolina (www.abfsc.org) Favorite Board Game? Trivial Pursuit Home bar? The Cabaret (formerly PT’s Cabaret) Signature song/routine? Anything campy - but song parodies get the biggest laughs! Favorite thing about entertaining? Raising money for great causes (all my tips get donated to nonprofit organizations). If you idolized a diva from the silver screen, who would it be? How about a drag diva? I loved Rosalind Russell in Auntie Mame and would love to be
06 • OnQ Carolina • drag up the dirt
by Pat Patterson
pat.patterson@ruOnQ.com www.ruOnQ.com/patpatterson
able to get my hair as big as Lady Bunny! Who are you outside of the costume? College professor and real estate agent. What did you aspire to be as a child while growing up? Did you make it? Still aspire it? I wanted to own my own business (check) or be an architect (but the math mad it less appealing as an adult). Does your chosen lifestyle or nighttime profession influence or inhibit your relationships at home (parents/coworkers)? Nope, I am blessed with friends and family who love and accept me just the way I am! What life lessons have you learned that could influence other GLBT’ers who are coming out? Get involved in something you are passionate about, live openly & honestly and remember all those who have paved the way for the progress we are seeing today. The heterosexual community, especially men, assume that gay men especially those in “dresses” are automatically weak. How do you show to them that you are stronger than ever could be imagined? I am seven feet tall in heels and hair - would you pick a fight with an Amazon?! What type of life do you live during the day? Do you take the male or female role? Do you live discreet or as an open book? Out, proud, active member of the community who happens to do drag as a hobby to entertain (hopefully). My life is an open book - ask me anything! In ten words or less, state your life philosophy. “Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!”
Nightly Drink
Specials!
T he Most Diverse Club in Asheville! 38 French Broad Ave Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 258.2027 www.clubhairpsray.com www.ruOnQ.com/clubhairspray
EQUALITY NORTH CAROLINA
Securing equal rights and justice for LGBT North Carolinians. WWW.EQUALITYNC.ORG
...smart is sexy
South Carolina’s own Patti O’Furniture has raised more than $250,000 over the past decade for various charities. If you have a moment, stop by and see her at an event near you. Oh, and don’t forget she loves some Kamikazes! Experience more of Patti at the OnQ gayborhood at www.ruOnQ.com/pattiofurniture
full-color lowAS as $23 $15 FULL-COLOR ADSads ASas LOW call today for the best value in gay media ERIC OLSON (843) 957.0786
(843) 647-2357
(CHARLOTTE) MICHAEL WOODS (704) 230.7128
or visit www.OnQcarolina.com
OnQ Carolina •
07
ELECTRIK RED.
After six years in the background of the music industry, Naomi, Lesley, Sarah and Binkie are ready for their spotlight. These four divas make up the Pop/R&B super group known as Electrik Red (recently signed to Def Jam Records). With a few singles already leaked to the internet these ladies are generating a quite a buzz. Electrik Red’s debut album “How To Be A Lady VOL.1” is scheduled to hit stores May 26th. The album was produced entirely by Terius “The-Dream” Nash and Tricky Stewart the men behind Beyonce’s “Single Ladies”, Mary J. Blige’s “Just Fine” and Rihanna’s “Umbrella”. Electrik Red’s first single “So Good” is a warm summertime fling anthem perfect for those days by the pool. The second single “Drink In My Cup” is more of a dark sexy groove already receiving some serious play on the club scene. Their third single “Friend Lover” is my personal favorite with its carefree swagger and feel good vibe. Want to find out more about Electrik Red? Check www.myspace.com/ElectrikRed or www.ElectrikRedMusic.com Carol, better known as DJ Middleground, can be found spinnin’ her talent at the Q Lounge in Greensboro or at various events throughout the Carolinas. Get involved in DJ Play! It’s free to participate but sapce is limited. Contact Carol at djplay@ruOnQ.com today with your top 5 playlists! Oh, don’t forget, build your FREE DJ page at the OnQ gayborhood www.ruOnQ.com
by DJ Middleground
djplay@ruOnQ.com www.ruOnQ.com/djmiddleground
A FUN FACT ABOUT ELECTRIK RED... All four ladies can seen in Ciara’s “Like A Boy” video as backup dancers.
AND NOW THIS ISSUE’S PLAYLISTS... DJ Mad Manny • ruOnQ.com/djmadmanny Club Alias • Fayetteville, NC 01. Poker Face (Jody Den Broeder Mix) - Lady GaGa 02. Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas 03. Let It Rock (Tony Arzadon Remix) - Kevin Rudolf feat. Lil’ Wayne 04. Batitude (Original Club Mix) - Spoon, Harris, & Obernik 05. Day N Nite - Kid Cudi vs. Crookers DJ MiddleGround • ruOnQ.com/djmiddleground The Q Lounge • Greensboro, NC 01. Available (Benny Bennasi Mix) - Flo Rida 02. I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) - Pitbull 03. Beat Control - Tilly and the Wall 04. Turntables - Ciara feat. Chris Brown 05. Meddle (AC Slater & DJ Skeet Skeet Remix) - Little Boots feat. Goldielocks
t cutie
** djplay
Matt Culberso n
I’m Matt, 21 years old, and a boy next door type of guy (with a wild side). I have to say that when asked to write about myself in the past I would say “I’m an average guy who likes average guy things”. Now I know that is far, FAR from the truth. I’m not average at all! I’m fabulous! Don’t think that I am stuck up because I believe every guy and gal has something fabulous about themselves. You simply have to embrace whatever that something is and flaunt it! I was born and raised in Lawrenceville, GA making me a true Southerner. For those of you that don’t know where this wonderfully small-ish town is, just look at me sandwiched between Atlanta and South Carolina and you’ll find it off the highway. It is certainly not a place I’d like to live in now that I have a social life, but it was the best place to grow up. Currently I reside much closer to Atlanta (the city I adore) with my boyfriend (the man I adore). In 2008 I entered the Mr. Gay.com 2008 contest. I didn’t win over all, but I did win my particular category which was Boy Next Door. Fitting right? I met some amazing people at the finals including OnQ Carolina’s own Executive Editor.Shout out to Jamie! I’m rather new to the gay community and fully enjoy the clubs that were off limits to me before. I’m trying to meet and greet as many people in my first legal year as I possibly can. Do I have a certain type of bar or hangout spot? No not really. I do however prefer a club with dancing. I absolutely LOVE dancing. I can shake it with the best of them! Being in Georgia my entire life I know how hot the Southern guys are! I’m excited and ready to search the Carolinas, scour the forums, bars, friend’s lists, and websites to find the cutest Carolinaians for OnQt! read more on MATT, next page
FROM THE DESK OF
Matt Culberson
matt.culberson@ruOnQ.com www.ruOnQ.com/matt
08 • OnQ Carolina • dj play
onQt • OnQ Carolina •
09
**
Wha t did you want to be when you grew up? I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, for as long as I can remembe r. I once took a job placement test that figured I’d be best as a firefig hter.. Yeah right!
NIGHTLIFE MAPS&DIRECTORY
NORTH CAROLINA POWERED BY MY•GAY•411.com
ASHEVILLE
SEE MAP RIGHT
N1 • CLUB HAIRSPRAY • (828) 258-2027 • www.ruOnQ.com/clubhairspray • 28 N. French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 • OPEN 7 Days a Week N2 • LaRUE’S BACKDOOR • (828) 252-1014 • www. ruOnQ.com/laruesbackdoor • 237 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801 • N3 • O’HENRY’S • (828) 254-1891 • www.ruOnQ. com/ohenrys • 237 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801 • N4 • SCANDALS • (828) 252-2838 • www.ruOnQ. com/scandals • 11 Grove St, Asheville, NC 28801 • N5 • SMOKEY’S AFTER DARK • (828) 252-2027 • www.ruOnQ.com/smokeysafterdark • 18 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801 • OPEN 7 days a week 4p to 2a, CREDIT CARDS Visa & Mastercard, MEMBERS & GUESTS ONLY, 21 & up, Pool, Jukebox, Darts, Video Games N6 • STRAPS • (828) 254-1891 • www.ruOnQ.com/ ohenrys • 237 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801 • OPEN Fri/Sat only, Levi/Leather N7 • TRESSA’S DOWNTOWN • (828) 254-7072 • www. ruOnQ.com/tressasdowntown • 28 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801 • Martini, Jazz/Blues
CHAPEL HILL
N8 • WEEKLY GAY EVENT • STIR @ EAST END MARTINI BAR • (919) 929-0024 • www.ruOnQ.com/stir • 201 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 • OPEN Sunday,
tab•Q ••FRIDAY, 05/08•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Live Shows! Drag Shows! $2.50 Bud Light, $4.00 Well Liquor NIGHT OWLS Spotlight Show with Brooke Divine, $1.50 Natural Light, $3.50 Sex on the Beach Q LOUNGE Dance Party with DJ Middle-
CHARLOTTE If you went by the formula of name of first pet and name of the first street you lived on... what would your stage name really be? My drag name would be Tabitha Mills. I look like a Tabitha Mills, right? LOL!
ENDERLY PARK
N19
IN
TE
RS
TE TA
N2, N3, N6
24
TE
RS
TE TA
24
N13
N17
Kissing or Hugs? Kissing for certain. It’s much more intimate.
IN
NORTH CHARLOTTE
N11
Do you have any special talents? I can roll my tounge into a clover shape.
ASHEVILLE
OAKLAWN
LAKEWOOD
N14
ASHLEY PARK
BELMONT
BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM
N9
PLAZA MIDWOOD
BELMONT
0
CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
N15
N5 N6
0
N16
N12
N1 N4
COLONIAL VILLAGE
FREEDOM PARK
CHARLOTTE COLISEUM
N10 N18
500 FT
Martini, Lounge
CHARLOTTE SEE MAP ON NEXT PAGE
N9 • CENTRAL STATION • (704) 751-1599 • www.ruOnQ.com/centralstation • 2131 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202 • OPEN 7 days a week, 5p to 230a, CREDIT CARDS Debit Only, MEMBERS & GUESTS ONLY, 21 & up, Jukebox, Pool, Video Games N10 • CHARLOTTE EAGLE • (704) 679-9901 • www. ruOnQ.com/charlotteeagle • 4544-H South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209 • Details: Men, Levi/Leather, Dance N11 • CHASERS • (704) 339-0500 • www.ruOnQ. com/chasers • 3217 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205 • GoGo Boys N12 • CLUB MYXX • (704) 525-5001 • www.ruOnQ. com/clubmyxx • 3110 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC, 28217 • OPEN Fri/Sat only, Hip Hop, Dance N13 • GAY FRIENDLY • G & G CLUB • www.ruOnQ. com/gandgclub • (704) 246-1752 • 820 Hamilton St, Charlotte, NC 28206 • OPEN Fri/Sat/Sun only 10p
to 2a, CREDIT CARDS All Major Cards Accepted, MEMBERS & GUESTS ONLY, Upscale lounge, dance, patio, 11,000 sqft, free secure parking N14 • 100% NON-SMOKING • HARTIGAN’S IRISH PUB • (704) 347-1841 • www.ruOnQ.com/hartigans • 601 S Cedar St, Charlotte, NC 28202 • OPEN Upstairs 7 days a week (Sun 12p to 8p, Mon 11a to 2p, Tues/ Wed/Thu 11a to 10p, Fri 11a to 2a, Sat 6p to 2a) Downstairs Fri/Sat only 10p to 2a, CREDIT CARDS All Major Cards Accepted, 21 & up Downstairs, Full Service Restaurant, Wii, Video Games, Free Wi-Fi, Pool, 100% Non-Smoking N15 • LIASONS • (704) 376-1617 • www.ruOnQ.com/ liasons • 316 Rensselaer Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203 • OPEN 7 Days a Week N16 • PETRA’S PIANO BAR & CABARET • (704) 3326608 • www.ruOnQ.com/petras • 1919 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 • Piano Bar, Non-
Smoking Section N17 • SCORPIOS • (704) 373-9124 • www.ruOnQ. com/scorpios • 2301 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 • OPEN Wed/Sun only, Drag N18 • SIDELINES • (704) 525-2608 • www.ruOnQ. com/sidelines • 4544-C South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209 • Sports Bar, Billiards N19 • WOODSHED LOUNGE • (704) 394-1712 • www. ruOnQ.com/woodshedlounge • 4000 Queen City Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 • OPEN 7 Days a Week, Men, Dance
DURHAM
N20 • STEEL BLUE • (919) 596-5876 • www.ruOnQ. com/steelblue • 1426 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703 • Mixed, Dance, Non-Smoking Lounge N21 • VISIONS • (919) 688-3002 • www.ruOnQ. com/visions • 711 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC
Events subject to change. For addresses, refer to NIGHTLIFE Maps & Directory. Want readers to keep tabs on you? All advertisers in OnQ Carolina are included FREE. To be tab•Q, contact an OnQ Carolina Account Executive.
ground. No Cover. STEEL BLUE SMOKE FREE DANCE PARTY! Doors open at 8. DJ Awsum spinning all the latest 9pm-1am. Members in FREE before 10:00 or FREE entry before 10:00 w/purchase of membership. ••SATURDAY, 05/09•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Show-
10 • OnQ Carolina • onQt / nightlife directory / tab•Q
case Saturday with Ashley Michaels! $2.50 Michelob Ultra, $6.00 Long Islands NIGHT OWLS Showcase with Amber Rochelle, $3.50 Blue Motorcycles, $2 Bud Light. Q LOUNGE Dance Party with DJ Middleground. No Cover. ••SUNDAY, 05/10••
CLUB HAIRSPRAY Build Your Own Bloody Mary $6, $1 PBR NIGHT OWLS Whitney Leigh Show with the Night Owl Kings. $3 Long Islands, $2 Michelob Ultra. Q LOUNGE FREE POOL. No Cover. ••MONDAY, 05/11•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY
Muchaco Mondays (Boy night), $3 Margaritas, $2.50 Coronas. Q LOUNGE Who’s Who of the Internet. No Cover. ••TUESDAY, 05/12•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Toxic Tuesdays. $2.50 Miller Light, $5 Yager Shots. Q LOUNGE The Triad’s HOTTEST College Night
with DJ Middleground. No Cover. ••WEDNESDAY, 05/13•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Women’s Wednesday, Pool Tournament. $2.50 Yuengling, $4 Rum & Coke. NIGHT OWLS $15 Drink & Drown. All you can drink house liquor. Beach Dance Party.
Q LOUNGE Karaoke with Nathan. No Cover. ••THURSDAY, 05/14•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Thirsty Thursdays! KARAOKE! $2.50 Michelob Ultras, $5.50 Red Headed Sluts. NIGHT OWLS FREE POOL & Tournament! $50 cash prize! $2.50
Coors Light, $3 House Margaritas! Q LOUNGE Sexy Single Nighs with the sophisticated sounds of DJ Middleground. No Cover. ••FRIDAY, 05/15•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Live Shows! Drag Shows! $2.50 Bud Light, $4.00 Well Liquor.
onQt / nightlife directory / tab•q • OnQ Carolina •
11
**
Favo rite cock tail? Electric Lemonade.
Boxe rs or brief s? I don’t wea r eithe r. I’m a boxe r-briefs kinda guy. They have to be cute! Sometimes though I put on something that leaves little to the imag ination.
GREENSBORO
N28
N26
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY
N27
GREENSBORO COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO
N25
How do you stay in shape? I jog everyday (or almost everyday). I hit the gym 5 times a week alternating between working back & biceps or chest & triceps.
How long have you been out of the closet? Only about a year. The best year of my life!
com/qlounge • 708 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401 • OPEN 7 Days a Week N27 • TIME OUT SALOON • www.ruOnQ.com/timeoutsaloon • (336) 272-8108 • 330 Bellemeade Ave, Greensboro, NC 27404 • Lesbian N28 • WAREHOUSE 29 • www.ruOnQ.com/warehouse29 • (336) 333-9333 •1011 Arnold St, Greensboro, NC 27405 • OPEN Fri/Sat/Sun only, Dance, Drag
ing do met h lan to p t is so Wha ing you yea r ? to t z ama t h is nex co ll ege . e o w it h in back t g deg re fo r g l Goin y teach inof schoo es get m een out one sem go I’ve b re than time to ’s mo nd it te r a k . bac
FAYETTEVILLE
N22 • CLUB ALIAS • (910) 484-7994 • www.ruOnQ. com/clubalias • 984 O McPherson Chrch, Fayetteville, NC 28303 • OPEN Wed/Fri/Sat Only, Dance, Drag N23 • CLUB EMAGES • (910) 797.4494 • www.ruOnQ.com/clubemages • 107 Swain St, Fayetteville, NC 28303 • Dance, Drag
GASTONIA
N24 • NIGHT OWLS • (704) 866-7333 • www.ruOnQ. com/nightowls • 420 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052 • OPEN Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun only, Drag, Dance
GREENSBORO SEE MAP ABOVE
N25 • GAY FRIENDLY • ARTISTIKA NIGHTCLUB • www. ruOnQ.com/artistika • (336) 271-2686 • 523 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27406 • OPEN Tues only N26 • Q LOUNGE •(336) 272-2587 • www.ruOnQ.
tab•Q NIGHT OWLS Spotlight Show with Brooke Divine, $1.50 Natural Light, $3.50 Sex on the Beach Q LOUNGE Dance Party with DJ Middleground. No Cover. STEEL BLUE Steel Blue “Boot Scoot” & Country-Western Night. Doors open at 8p,
SOUTH CAROLINA POWERED BY MY•GAY•411.com
AIKEN
N32 N34
N33 N31
NASH SQ.
500 FT
HICKORY
N30 • CLUB CABARET • (828) 322-8103 • www.ruOnQ.com/clubcabaret • 101 N Central St, Hickory, NC 28601 • OPEN Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun only, Drag
RALEIGH
NIGHTLIFE MAPS&DIRECTORY
ST. MARY’S COLLEGE
N29 • GREAT AMERICAN MINING COMPANY • (252) 353-2623 • www.ruOnQ.com/gamc • 1008 Dickinson Ave, Greenville, NC 27834 • Mixed, Dance, Drag
27701 • Lesbian, Dance, Lounge
It was a star-crossed lovers movie moment.
RALEIGH
GREENVILLE
2000 FT
How did you and your boyfriend meet? Truth be told, we actually met at a dance club. He caught my eye and people on the dance floor parted like the Red Sea. The pulsating music drew us closer.
SEE MAP TOP LEFT, NEXT PAGE
N31 • CAPITAL CORRAL / CC’S • (919) 755-9599 • www.ruOnQ.com/capitalcorral • 313 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601 • Dance, Non-Smoking Piano Bar N32 • FLEX • (919) 832-8855 • www.ruOnQ.com/ flex • 2 S West St, Raleigh, NC 27603 • Men, Drag N33 • LEGENDS • (919) 831-8888 • www.ruOnQ. com/legends • 330 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601 • OPEN Everyday except Tuesday, 9p to 2a (or later), CREDIT CARDS Accepted at door, Cash Only bar, MEMBERS & GUESTS ONLY, Dance N34 • VIEW • www.ruOnQ.com/legends • (919) 831-8888 • 119 S Harrington St, Raleigh, NC 27603 • OPEN 7 days a week, 5p to 2a, CREDIT CARDS Accepted at door, Cash Only bar, MEMBERS & GUESTS
ONLY, Pool, Darts, Video Cafe, Drag, Lounge
WILMINGTON
N35 • IBIZA • (910) 251-1301 • www.ruOnQ.com/ ibiza • 118 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401 • OPEN Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun only, Mixed, Dance, Drag, GoGo Boys N36 • LUNA LLENA • (910) 251-8624 • www.ruOnQ. com/lunallena • 4418 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401 N37 • TOOLBOX • (910) 343-6988 • www.ruOnQ. com/toolbox • 2325 Burnett Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28401 • OPEN Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat only, Pool
S1 • MARLBORO STATION • (803) 644-6485 • www. ruOnQ.com/marlborostation • 141 Marlboro St NE, Aiken, SC 29801
CHARLESTON
S2 • DE’JA VU II • (843) 554-5959 • www.ruOnQ. com/dejavuii • 4634 Spruill Ave, Charleston, SC 29405 S3 • DUDLEY’S PUB • www.ruOnQ.com/dudleyspub • (843) 577-6779 • 42 Ann Street, Charleston, SC 29403
WINSTON-SALEM
N38 • CLUB ODYSSEY • (336) 774-1077 • www.ruOnQ.com/clubodyssey • 4019-A Country Club, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 • Mixed, Dance, Drag ALL LISTINGS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT WWW.MYGAY-411.COM AS WELL AS THE OnQ GAYBORHOOD.
Events subject to change. For addresses, refer to NIGHTLIFE Maps & Directory. Want readers to keep tabs on you? All advertisers in OnQ Carolina are included FREE. To be tab•Q, contact an OnQ Carolina Account Executive.
Dance Lessons at 9p, Open Dance 10p. Standard membership rules apply. ••SATURDAY, 05/16•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Showcase Saturday with Ashley Michaels! $2.50 Michelob Ultra, $6.00 Long Islands NIGHT OWLS Showcase with Amber Rochelle,
12 • OnQ Carolina • onQt / nightlife directory / tab•Q
$3.50 Blue Motorcycles, $2 Bud Light. Q LOUNGE Dance Party with DJ Middleground. No Cover. ••SUNDAY, 05/17•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Build Your Own Bloody Mary $6, $1 PBR NIGHT OWLS Whitney Leigh Show with the Night Owl Kings. $3
Long Islands, $2 Michelob Ultra. Q LOUNGE FREE POOL. No Cover. ••MONDAY, 05/18•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Muchaco Mondays (Boy night), $3 Margaritas, $2.50 Coronas. Q LOUNGE Who’s Who of the Internet. No
Cover. ••TUESDAY, 05/19•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Toxic Tuesdays. $2.50 Miller Light, $5 Yager Shots. Q LOUNGE The Triad’s HOTTEST College Night with DJ Middleground. No Cover. ••WEDNESDAY, 05/20•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Women’s Wednesday,
Pool Tournament. $2.50 Yuengling, $4 Rum & Coke. NIGHT OWLS $15 Drink & Drown. All you can drink house liquor. Beach Dance Party. Q LOUNGE Karaoke with Nathan. No Cover. ••THURSDAY, 05/21•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Thirsty Thursdays! KARAOKE!
$2.50 Michelob Ultras, $5.50 Red Headed Sluts. NIGHT OWLS FREE POOL & Tournament! $50 cash prize! $2.50 Coors Light, $3 House Margaritas! Q LOUNGE Sexy Single Nighs with the sophisticated sounds of DJ Middleground. No Cover. STEEL BLUE Bitch LIVE!
Bitchmusic.com Doors open 8p, Show at 9p. Cover $10 ••FRIDAY, 05/22•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Live Shows! Drag Shows! $2.50 Bud Light, $4.00 Well Liquor NIGHT OWLS Spotlight Show with Brooke Divine, $1.50 Natural Light, $3.50 Sex on the
onQt / nightlife directory / tab•q • OnQ Carolina •
13
**
GREENVILLE
If your sexual preference we’re a bunk bed, wou ld you be the top or bottom bunk ?
I prefe r bottom, ALWAYS ;)
What do you do for fun? Play with my dog, watch movies with my boyfriend, jam to tunes, sing in the car, or chill with a good book & coffee.
S4 • PANTHEON • www.ruOnQ.com/pantheon • (843) 577-2582 • 32 Ann Street, Charleston, SC 29403-6212 • OPEN Fri/Sat/Sun only, Dance S5 • PATRICK’S PUB & GRILLE • www.ruOnQ.com/ patrickspub • (843) 571-3435 • 1377 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407 S6 • L WORD • www.ruOnQ.com/lword • (803) 7942111 • 625 Fink St, Cayce, SC 29169 • Lesbian
CLEMSON
S7 • GAY FRIENDLY • YOU NEVER KNOW (YNK) • (864) 654-2354 • www.ruOnQ.com/youneverknow • 1393 Tiger Blvd, Clemson, SC 29631
COLUMBIA/W. COLUMBIA
SEE MAP RIGHT
S8 • GAY FRIENDLY • ART BAR • (803) 929-0198 • 1211 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201 • Underground Dance S9 • CAPITAL CLUB • (803) 256-6464 • www.ruOnQ. com/capitalclub • 1002 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201 S10 • H20 • (803) 794-8443 • www.ruOnQ.com/ h20sc• 220 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169 • Dance S11 • PT’S 1109 • (803) 253-8900 • www.ruOnQ. com/pts1109 • 1109 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201 • Dance S12 • THE CABARET • (803) 758-6090 • www.ruOnQ. com/thecabaret • 1101 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205 • Drag S13 • GAY FRIENDLY • VG’S (VISTA GRILL) • (803) 2510255 • www.ruOnQ.com/vgssc • 1301 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201
FLORENCE
HILTON HEAD
**
Read any good books lately? I just finished “Virgin” by James Patterson, very enjoyable. I’m currently reading “Flowers for Algernon”, it has sat on my bookshelf for a year. It’s quite good. I don’t know why I never picked it up before now.
CAYCE
S15 • CLUB 621 • (864) 281-1234 • www.ruOnQ. com/club621 • 621 Airport Rd, Greenville, SC 29607 • OPEN Everyday except Sunday, 8p to 230a S16 • SUGAR SHACK • (864) 242-0294 • www.ruOnQ.com/sugarshack • 424 Laurens, Greenville, SC 29607 • Lesbian S17 • THE CASTLE • (864) 235-9949 • www.ruOnQ. com/thecastle • 8-B LeGrand Blvd, Greenville, SC 29607
S14 • THE ANNEX • www.ruOnQ.com/theannex • (843) 662-6528 • 3015 E. Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29506 •18 & Up, Dance
14 • OnQ Carolina • onQt / nightlife directory
S18 • TWIST RETRO BAR • (843) 341-6933 • www.ru-
S8 S11
S10
An annoying little boy in a dress is just that; annoying. Brandy Fruitland would only be interesting if he was really “knocked out” at the drag out. Well, atleast he could do ONE thing right... pet name (Brandy) and first street name (Fruitland).
submitted by readers like you have something to say? hop online. www.ruOnQ.com
our sexual orientation, why should we judge anyone on their choice of race, age, or “type” in general? We like what we like!
Your little social circle is nothing but a big circle jerk but none of you ever get I know you all adore me, but my house is not to cum!
COLUMBIA / W. COLUMBIA
S13
**
random rants
a bed and breakfast for twinks. Go home!
S12
S9
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
2000 FT
OnQ.com/twistretrobar • 32 Palmetto Bay Rd, Hilton Head, SC 29928 • Lounge, Video, Wi-Fi
Being the troll I am, I know better than to approach the “gym-bois,” “pretty young things” and “muscle-bears” but please, don’t begrudge me enjoying the view! Trolls can dream, too.
What happened to SOuthern Hospitality? If I don’t have the right “label” you simply block my screenname or even worse yet, just read and ignore my mail online. What ever happened to a simple “I am not interested”?
Stop pretending to be the wounded party. We all know the reason you split is because he couldn’t be your meal ticket anymore.
Thank you to Kyle, Customer Service Manager at Manhunt for finally making it clear. Manhunt has gotten so big for it’s britches that ifthey find out that you have the same
NORTH AUGUSTA
You know what Brandy Fruitland would only be I hate? Straight people who tell interesting if he was really “knocked out” us we choose to be gay. Hello, was being a black,nerdy ,bookworm name on Manhunt as you do any who loved the performing arts not screen other chat site, they are now suspending enough for me? OOH OOH can I be gay your account until you change your name? WTF? too ? Now my life can extra fun!
ROCK HILL
So what if I prefer anonymous sex with the J.T. why do you go for us black guys? tourists? It sure beats the bullshit games I don’t have time for your gay drama. of trying to date a local in this small beach FYI... black men like some meat on the town.
MYRTLE BEACH
S19 • RAINBOW HOUSE • (843) 626-7298 • www. ruOnQ.com/rainbowhouse • 815 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 • Neighborhood Bar, Drag, Dance S20 • TIME OUT • (843) 448-1180 • www.ruOnQ. com/timeout • 520 8th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 • Dance, Drag, Pool S21 • THE SHACK • (803) 441-0053 • www.ruOnQ. com/theshack • 425 Carolina Springs Rd, N. Augusta, SC 29841 S22 • THE HIDE-A-WAY • (803) 328-6630 • www.ruOnQ.com/thehideaway • 405 Baskins Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730
tab•Q
Beach Q LOUNGE Dance Party with DJ Middleground. No Cover. STEEL BLUE Steel Blue “Boot Scoot” & Country-Western Night. Doors open at 8p, Dance Lessons at 9p, Open Dance 10p. Standard membership rules apply.
booty not boney white boys looking If none of us wants to be judged on like some cracked out Kate Moss.
TM
Don’t see your favorite bar, club, or organization listed in tab•Q? Tell ‘em you want to keep tabs on them in OnQ Carolina! Events listed in tab•Q is FREE to all print advertisers in the current issue of OnQ Carolina.
Cell (919) 323-1300 P.O. Box 3541Durham, NC 27702-3541 shoutoutshirts.com@gmail.com
random rants / tab•q • OnQ Carolina •
15
my-gay-411.com