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The Bi-Weekly Guide to GLBTIQ Life in North & South Carolina ••••••••••••••• may 22nd, 2009, issue 007 ••••••••••••••• 04 editor’s rave & review
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This issue DJ Middleground introduces Jessica Mauboy
This week’s OnQt is Josue Andino of Calabash, NC
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in my own opinion
by Jamie Seabolt, Executive Editor
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editor’s rave&review
I learned during our last issue that it is VERY difficult to be
If you’ve had the opportunity to read
previous issues of OnQ Carolina (and if you haven’t then browse our archives at www.OnQcarolina. com), you should know how important GREEN is to both myself and this publication. Not only will you find organic foods in my pantry & growing on the patio, energy saving bulbs in my home, and even the fact that I walk 15 blocks to my other job in an effort to curb my carbon foot print, you will also find that OnQ is VERY GREEN.
us meet our Green Initiatives. By choosing to receive OnQ Carolina through e-mail subscriptions, through our Myspace, our website, and even your OnQ Carolina Gayborhood profiles, you are eliminating TONS of greenhouse emissions. Now, if you choose to read us in print, you are choosing a publication made with 100% recycled paper content (which no other regional GLBT publication can claim) and you can feel comfortable knowing that even our delivery process uses LESS FUEL, LESS PACAKAGING, and is overall the BEST PRACTICES pos-
not only do we catch your eye but we are good for the soul too.
When I invested in the OnQ Gayborhood (www. ruOnQ.com), I made sure to find a hosting company who shares the same belief. In doing so, I found a company who is by far the greenest around (using up to 75% less energy on their equipment to run our websites than the computers you use at home and work). Sure it costs a little more, but it’s better for everyone. OnQ Carolina is equally as green through the help of a state-of-the-art press on the West Coast. Now it takes a little longer to get the finished product back East and the packaging (yet again very green) may not be the prettiest but the end result is Earth friendly. We even eliminate a lot of potential waste through our distribution process.. Now with all these steps to help the planet and our community you’d think I would be all smiles. Well, how quickly I learned during our last issue that it is VERY difficult to be GREEN and to DISTRIBUTE on time.
Lessons learned and with those first distribution bugs behind us, we are now on track to continue our Earth friendly practices, continue to ship with very little packaging, and also guarantee on-time delivery to our nearly 120 distribution points. Yes, you heard me right. OnQ Carolina already reaches more distribution points in PRINT then most GLBT publications in the Southeast. Add in our already large Electronic distribution (thanks to you), we are by far the largest distributing gay publication in the region. And I want to thank you again. Yes, you. The reader. You have played such a large role in helping
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sible. See, not only do we catch your eye but we are good for the soul too. Now that you are full of warm fuzzies, let me remind people that Pride 2009 is kicking off soon. Triad Pride (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point) gets the Carolina Pride season going on May 27th through May 31st. Several events are scheduled throughout the area with Jerry Halliday and Sista Girl performing live. Learn more about all the events at www.triadpride.com and be sure to go support all the hard working folks that make it possible While in the area, be sure to pick up our latest OnQ Carolina Edition in print at our Triad area distribution points. Also around the corner is Wilmington Pride (www. outwilmington.com) June 10th through the 14th with RuPaul headlining festivities. Wilmington Pride is honoring the history and 40th anniversary of The Stonewall Riots. Passes for the 5 day event range from $65 to $150. Boone Pride (www.boonepride.org) gets under way from June 12th through the 14th. With this year’s theme, “Your Rights, Our Rights, Human Rights,” they invite everyone in the High Country to help celebrate, unite, and support the local GLBTIQ community. Tickets are on sale for $10 and are good for entrance to all of this year’s Pride events. Although I always have more to say, I want to wrap this up. Take the time to go green, get involved in pride, and of course take some advice from our travel highlights on page 8 of this issue. ALOHA!
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JESSICA MAUBOY
At a mere 19 years of age Jessica Mauboy is already brimming with R&B superstar promise with constant comparisons to Rihanna and Nicole Scherzinger (Pussycat Dolls). Her debut CD entitled “Been Waiting” dominating the charts in Australia and winning the “Best Aussie Act” award at the 2009 MTV awards. I think we can expect big things to come from young soulstress. Her first single “Running Back” features U.S. platinum recording artist Flo Rida. “Running Back” is addictive with its dark melodic harmony and lyrics dealing with the difficulties on moving on from a bad relationship. Her second single “Been Waiting” has more of an early Mary J. Blige essence. A sophisticated upbeat tone, this song is about the yearning to cross that line from friends to lovers. Jessica’s third single “Burn” is a club banger about a painful break-up. With lyrics like “you’re twisted if you think that you can control me your actions are about to leave you sad and lonely” make this track bittersweet.
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FUN FACT ON JESSICA MAUBOY...
Jessica was the runner up on season 4 of Australian Idol.
AND NOW THIS ISSUE’S PLAYLISTS... DJ Mister Bailey • ruOnQ.com/djmadmanny Lotus Lounge (Opening Soon) • Greensboro, NC 01. 4 Minutes To Let It Go (Laidback Luke Bootleg) - Madonna vs. Dirty South 02. Make You Sweat 2009 (Blaze Electro Mix) - C&C Music Factory 03. Day ‘n’ Night (Crookers Remix) - Kid Cudi 04. Show Me Love (2008 Gnr’s Galactic Club Mix) - Robin S. 05. Right Round (Benny Banassi Edit) - Flo Rida feat. Kesha DJ MiddleGround • ruOnQ.com/djmiddleground The Q Lounge • Greensboro, NC 01. Please Don’t Leave Me(Digital Dog Mix) - Pink 02. Use Somebody (Christian Luke Re-Rub) – Kings Of Leon 03. The World Should Revolve Around Me (Wideboys Club Mix) – Little Jackie 04. Part Of Me (LA Riots) – Chris Cornell 05. Sassy – Katerina Graham
The U.S. release date for “Been Waiting” is unknown at this time however I DJ Mad Manny • ruOnQ.com/djmadmanny was able to find it on Amazon.com as Club Alias • Fayetteville, NC 01. Poker Face (Jody Den Broeder Mix) - Lady an import. GaGa 02. Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas For more information on 03. Let It Rock (Tony Arzadon Remix) - Kevin Rudolf Jessica Mauboy: feat. Lil’ Wayne www.jessicamauboy.com.au/ 04. Batitude (Original Club Mix) - Spoon, Harris, & www.myspace.com/jessicamauboy Obernik 05. Day N Nite - Kid Cudi vs. Crookers
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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 space is limited. Contact Carol at djplay@ruOnQ. com today with your top 5 playlists!
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Josue Andino ruOnQ.com/kaze
Josue (or Kaze as he prefers to be called) is a 20 year old Northern transplant coming from an Italian/Latino family. Like most guys his age he is trying to figure out where he stands in this big world. An outgoing kind of person, Kaze loves to meet new people, making sure all have a great time. He lives by the motto: “If you are not laughing then you are not living”. He aspires to make people (and himself) laugh and smile. Most of his friends, whether from the past or the present have known him as a “goof nut”, gaining that title because he’s silly and always laughing. Some of his most enjoyed hobbies are dancing, singing, playing the piano, watching a great movie with a man by his side, and taking walks in the rain. Although walking in a storm is not encouraged Kaze doesn’t care. He does his deepest thinking in the rain. It helps to focus his thoughts. One of Kaze’s passions is travel. He loves to immerse himself into the different cultures of the world and that is exactly what he plans on doing. Traveling the world and learning as much as he can; Taking bits and pieces from what he’s gathered, putting his own spin on things, and fitting them into his own life. Overall he is a well-rounded guy with two feet planted firmly on the ground. He has a mind for great things and a comical nature he puts to good use everyday. He knows how important spending his time wisely is and he takes nothing for granted. Kaze intends on living, laughing, and loving everyday to the fullest. “One should educate themselves before they judge”. read more on KAZE, page 10
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destination:maui
& other vacation destinations for gay & lesbian adventure
OnQ Carolina had the opportunity to travel to the Island
of Maui, Hawai’i for an inside look at island living as shown to us by Randall Baybayan, Mr.Gay.com Muscle Stud 2008 Finalist. From black sands to the finest cuisine, we got an indepth look at life as a gay local. So sit back, relax, and lock your in it’s upright postion because OnQ Carolina is landing in Maui!
A Little History & Geography • Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands and has experienced rapid population growth in recent years with the town of Kīhei being one of the most rapidly growing towns in the United States. Although over 140,000 people now call the island home, only the West and South sides of the islands are commercialized. The remaining parts of the island is still home to some of the most lush rainforests in the world (as seen in Jurassic Park). Maui is a leading whale-watching center in the Hawaiian Islands due to Humpback whales wintering in the sheltered Au’au Channel between the islands of Maui county. The whales migrate approximately 3,500 miles from Alaskan waters each autumn and spend the northern hemisphere winter months mating and birthing in the warm waters off Maui. Also in these same waters you can find the coral reefs, perfect for snorkeling and diving. Lahaina (or Old Lahaina Town) is the most popular of tourist destinations, starting out as a major whaling port in the 1800’s. Lahaina was also the “Royal Capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom” before Hawaii’s annexation by the United States. The capital of course was then moved to Honolulu on the island of Oahu. Gay Nightlife • Although Maui has no official gay & lesbian bar or club, several venues host a GLBT night each week. These venues can be found sprinkled through Lahaina on the West side of Maui and also Kihei (the most populous of gay locals) on the South side. The best place to go? ULTRAFAB Saturday Night. This restaurant by day spins into a shoulder-to-shoulder gay mecca after 10pm on Saturday Nights. Cover is only $5 and the drinks are strong. Don’t be surprised when you are charged Sales Tax on your Alcohol, but rest assured, credit cards are accepted. ULTRAFAB Saturday Night is located at Gian Don’s in Kihei at 1445 S. Kihei Road.
Dinner and A Luau • Any Maui vacation should include at least one Maui luau. There are many different Maui luaus, each aimed at a different type of experience. If you are interested in a small intimate luau with premium service, the Feast at Lele (www.feastoflele.com) is your best bet. Not only is this Luau gay-friendly but offers four different Polynesian cuisine experiences at one luau. Prices are roughly $100 per person with tip included (but it also offers an open bar). While there be sure to say Aloha to Randall, Mr.Gay.com Muscle Stud 2008 Finalist. Feast of Lele is located at 505 Front St in Lahaina on the West side of the island. Want to skip the grass skirts and experience other dining spots? Lahaina is your best bet. You can stop in the usual tourist spots such as Hard Rock
Hawaii’s Top 5 surf spots
01. Ala Moana Bowls, 02. Hanalei Bay, Kauai 03. Honolua Bay, Maui 04. Hon Oahu • Wave Power: Hol- • Wave Power: Hollow, fast, • Wave Power: Hollow, power- again),Ma low, fast, powerful, ledgey • Normal Wave Length: 50 – 150 meters • Wave Length on a Good Day: 300 – 500 meters • Swell Size: Starts at less than 1 meter (3 feet) and holds up to 5 meters (16 feet) and over.
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powerful • Normal Wave Length: 50 – 150 meters • Wave Length on a Good Day: 50 – 150 meters • Swell Size: Starts at 1.0 – 1.5 meters (3 – 5 feet) and holds up to 5 meters (16 feet) and over.
ful • Normal Wave Length: 50 – 150 meters •Wave Length on a Good Day: 150 – 300 meters • Swell Size: Starts at 1.0 – 1.5 meters (3 – 5 feet) and holds up to 4 meters (12 feet) and over.
Fast, powe Length: 3 Wave Len 500 mete Size: Start feet) and (16 feet) a
TOP 5 LESBIAN VACATION DESTINATIONS
01. Provincetown, MA When? October for Women’s Week. 02. San Francisco, CA When? Gay Pride Weekend. 03. Las Vegas, NV When? Any Saturday night. 04. Palm Springs, CA When? Dinah Shore Weekend. 05. Seattle, WA When? Labor Day Weekend for Bumbershoot.
Cafe, Bubba Gump’s, or experience the first Cheeseburger in Paradise. Want something only Maui can offer? Try Lahaina Grill or Kimo’s. Don’t worry, if sit down isn’t in your schedule and you hunger for home, Maui also offers many McDonald’s and KFC’s.
** TOP 5 GAY VACATION DESTINATIONS
01. Las Vegas, NV When? Is there really a time NOT to go? 02. Palm Springs, CA When? Anytime at the Desert Eclipse Resort. 03. Santa Fe, NM When? May through October. 04. Rehoboth Beach, DE When? September for Pride. 05. Cancun, Mexico When? May for the Cancun Jazz Festival
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Life is a Beach • From surfing to snorkeling, everything can be done on the beaches of Maui. Want to go out of your normal comfort zone? Visit Little Beach (known as the Nude Beach). It’s a once in a lifetime experience and can often serve as a quick ego boost. Also check out the ripped surfers on the beaches of Kihei on the south side of the island. No matter which beach you choose you will notice the abundance of coral and lava rock. Although beautiful, DO NOT TAKE IT. It is legend that the Curse of Pele follows those who take these pieces of the island outside of it’s natural setting.
Traveling to and on the Island • The best way to get there is on US Airways (www.usairways.com) with fares lower then you’d think. The average round trip ticket out of Charlotte can go as low as $600. Our recommendation for getting there? AIRLINE MILES! US Airways offers Mileage Savers throughout the year and can get you there for only 35,000 miles. Once on the island, you can walk to many destinations if staying in Lahaina or K’annapali. The Maui transit system also runs to all the major towns for only $1 per trip. If you want to take in the breathtaking views and rainforests of Hana a car rental is a must.
01. Key West, FL 02. Savannah, GA 03. Miami, FL 04. Atlanta, GA 05. Ft. Lauderdale, FL
must-dos
in Maui as experienced by our
Executive Editor Here are the seven things you must do on any Maui getaway, in no particular order, as shared with us by our Executive Editor on his recent Hawaiian holiday.
01. Luau! Luau! Luau!
This by far had to be my favorite yet the most simple thing I did on this trip. This is true Hawai’i.
02. Walking Old Lahaina Town There is a lot of history, shops, and food to be seen. A definite must!
03. Snorkeling Molokini Crater If you are a novice like me this is the best place to start. Not only is it breathtaking but the reefs are shielded from strong currents.
04. Little Beach (The Nude Beach) It’s not what you think, something worth doing just to say you did it.
05. Rainforests in Hana
Breathtaking! Although some of the best rainforest is only accessible by helicopter.
06. Biking down Haleakala
Haleakala’s peak literally has you above the clouds.
07. Surfing by Kihei
Either as a surfer or onlooker, it is an experience to have!
nolua Bay (yes, 05. Ma’alaea, Maui aui • Wave Power: • Wave Power: Hollow, fast •
erful • Normal Wave 300 – 500 meters • ngth on a Good Day: ers and over •Swell ts at 3.5 meters (12 holds up to 5 meters and over.
TOP 5 SOUTHERN GETAWAYS
Normal Wave Length: 50 – 150 meters • Wave Length on a Good Day: 150 – 300 meters • Swell Size: Starts at 1.0 – 1.5 meters (3 – 5 feet) and holds up to 4 meters (12 feet) and over.
Sound exciting but still out of reach? Don’t fret. There are many exciting GLBT destinations close to home. Check out the lists above to make Mauilike memories a lot closer to home.
SEE THE PHOTOS & VIDEOS FROM THE TRIP! Take a moment to the first hand photos and videos of this trip to Maui at: www.ruOnQ.com/seaboltjamie
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Wha t do you dislike about yourself? I’ve neve r thought about that. I just accept myself.
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NIGHTLIFE MAPS&DIRECTORY
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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) 2541891 • 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
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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, Martini, Lounge
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tab•Q ••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 Beach. Q LOUNGE Dance Party with DJ Middleground.
What did you want to be when you grew up? I am still not grown up yet, but, I plan on studying cosmetology. But I always wanted to do was be a neurologist. That’s a big change. Why the sudden change? Well I was accepted to Harvard but because of my family things changed. Hair happens to be plan B.
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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 •
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.
No Cover. STEEL BLUE Dykes of Hazard Comedy Tour, www. mys pace.com/dy ke sofhazardcomedytour Doors @ 8p, Show @9p, DJ Awsum spinning after the show, $10 cover. ••SATURDAY, 05/23•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Showcase Saturday with
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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, 05/25•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY
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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) 332-6608 • 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, Bil-
Muchaco Mondays (Boy night), $3 Margaritas, $2.50 Coronas. Q LOUNGE Who’s Who of the Internet. No Cover. ••TUESDAY, 05/26•• 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, 05/27•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Women’s Wednesday, Pool Tournament. $2.50 Yuengling, $4 Rum & Coke. Q LOUNGE Karaoke with Nathan. No Cover. ••THURSDAY, 05/28••
liards • N19 • WOODSHED LOUNGE • (704) 3941712 • 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 27701 • Lesbian, Dance, Lounge
FAYETTEVILLE
N22 • CLUB ALIAS • (910) 484-7994 • www.ruOnQ. com/clubalias • 984 Old McPherson Church Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303 • OPEN Wed/Fri/Sat Only, Dance, Drag • N23 • CLUB EMAGES • (910) 797.4494 • www.ruOnQ.com/clubemages • 107 Swain St,
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, 05/29•• 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
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If your sexual prefe rence we’re a bunk bed, wou ld you be the top or bottom bunk ? Bottom bunk , mostly. Occasionally I will sneak to the top bunk . Who is your dream guy? One who makes me laug h.
GREENSBORO
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N26 GREENSBORO COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY
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How do you handle being an openly gay individual against adversity you may meet? I learned to embrace my sexuality long time ago. Like the saying go’s “I picked out my outfit and came out of the closet”. If people can’t see me for who I am then they don’t need to know me at all.
What’s your favorite food to splurge on? Anything Mediterranean.
LOON • 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
GREENVILLE
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N29 • GREAT AMERICAN MINING COMPANY • (252) 353-2623 • www.ruOnQ.com/gamc • 1008 Dickinson Ave, Greenville, NC 27834 • Dance, Drag
HICKORY
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Fayetteville, NC 28303 • Dance, Drag • N39 • GAY FRIENDLY • JACK’S TAP • (910) 485.5600 • www.ruOnQ.com/jackstap • 2920 Fort Bragg Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303 • Neighborhood Bar
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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
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N31 • CAPITAL CORRAL / CC’S • (919) 755-9599 • www.ruOnQ.com/capitalcorral • 313 W Hargett St, RALEIGH
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
ST. MARY’S COLLEGE
N32
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N25 • WEEKLY GAY EVENT • 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. com/qlounge • 708 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401 • OPEN 7 Days a Week • N27 • TIME OUT SA-
tab•Q the Beach. Q LOUNGE Dance Party with DJ Middleground. No Cover. ••SATURDAY, 05/30•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Showcase Saturday with Ashley Michaels! $2.50 Michelob Ultra, $6.00 Long Islands. NIGHT OWLS Showcase with
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Amber Rochelle, $3.50 Blue Motorcycles, $2 Bud Light. Q LOUNGE Dance Party with DJ Middleground. No Cover. ••SUNDAY, 05/31•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Build Your Own Bloody Mary $6, $1 PBR. NIGHT OWLS Whitney Leigh Show
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with the Night Owl Kings. $3 Long Islands, $2 Michelob Ultra. Q LOUNGE FREE POOL. No Cover. ••MONDAY, 06/01•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Muchaco Mondays (Boy night), $3 Margaritas, $2.50 Coronas. Q LOUNGE Who’s Who of
the Internet. No Cover. ••TUESDAY, 06/02•• 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, 06/03•• CLUB HAIRSPRAY Wom-
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
N39 • GAY FRIENDLY • COSTELLO’S PIANO BAR • (910) 362-9666 • www.ruOnQ.com/costellos • 211 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401 • OPEN Thur/Fri/Sat/ Sun only, Piano Bar • 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
WINSTON-SALEM
N38 • CLUB ODYSSEY • (336) 774-1077 • www.ruOnQ.com/clubodyssey • 4019-A Country Club, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 • Mixed, Dance, Drag
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AIKEN
S1 • MARLBORO STATION • (803) 644-6485 • www. ruOnQ.com/marlborostation • 141 Marlboro St NE, Aiken, SC 29801
CHARLESTON / N. CHARLESTON
S23 • GAY FRIENDLY • CHART • (843) 225-9948 • www. ruOnQ.com/chart • 1078 E Montague Ave #D, North Charleston, SC 29405 • 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) 5776779 • 42 Ann Street, Charleston, SC 29403 • 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
CAYCE
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
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en’s Wednesday, Pool Tournament. $2.50 Yuengling, $4 Rum & Coke. Q LOUNGE Karaoke with Nathan. No Cover. ••THURSDAY, 06/04•• 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, 06/05•• 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 Middleground. No Cover.
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What is your favorite website? If i’m horny, dudevu.com, otherwise Youtube.
Favo rite cartoon as a kid? Tom & Jerry
Which one wou ld you be? Jerry.
What is something amazing you plan to do within the next year? Take a trip to Japan. Speaking of Japan, your nickname is Japanese. What’s the deal with that? There is an old saying in Japan that when the wind changes current so shall your path of life. My life is always changing, it’s never dull. So kaze, Japanese for “wind” seemed very fitting.
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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
FLORENCE
S14 • THE ANNEX • www.ruOnQ.com/theannex • (843) 662-6528 • 3015 E. Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29506 •18 & Up, Dance
GREENVILLE
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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) 2359949 • www.ruOnQ.com/thecastle • 8-B LeGrand Blvd, Greenville, SC 29607
HILTON HEAD
S18 • TWIST RETRO BAR • (843) 341-6933 • www.ruOnQ.com/twistretrobar • 32 Palmetto Bay Rd, Hilton Head, SC 29928 • Lounge, Video, Wi-Fi
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
NORTH AUGUSTA
S21 • THE SHACK • (803) 441-0053 • www.ruOnQ. com/theshack • 425 Carolina Springs Rd, N. Augusta, SC 29841
ROCK HILL
S22 • THE HIDE-A-WAY • (803) 328-6630 • www.ruOnQ.com/thehideaway • 405 Baskins Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730
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1426 S. Miami Blvd. • (Hwy 70) Durham, NC 919.596.5876 • clubsteelblue.com www.ruOnQ.com/steelblue
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