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METRA MAGAZINE
published by Metra Inc., PO BOX 71844 Madison Heights, MI 48071 248.543.3500 METRAMAG@AOL.COM METRAPICNIC@A0L.COM AuntieM4Doro@AOL.COM
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OTHY Friends of DOR DORO Metr a's calendar of EVENTS ou know wher e all the HO T spots ar e! Metra's EVENTS,, tha thatt lets y you where HOT are!
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What a fun Labor Day weekend it was, pool parties, BBQ’s, and a lot of house parties, not counting all the clubs and bars had some great holiday events. So let’s just skip all the “details” and see what’s happening at all the hottest spots in and around Metraland starting with Michigan this time! …MICHIGAN Coming up on September 21-23 its “MR. MICHIGAN LEATHER WEEKEND XVII” held at the Dunes Resort. Join International Mr. Leather 2012 Woody Woodruff at his MML Step Down event. You can purchase your weekend passes online at MMLweekend.com or at the door. Visit their website for a complete events and DJ schedule! Metra Magazine is a sponsor of this event! Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), has their PrideFriday and on Friday, September 7th it’s the “BLACK PARTY” with DJ Jace & DVJ Mark with special guest: “Jump Smokers” the biggest weekly gay night in Michigan. Doors open at 9pm with 18+ welcome, No Cover before 10pm, guys with College ID get in FREE until 11pm Cover is $5 for 21+ & $8 for 18-20. For VIP, Booth & Bottle Service contact: info@thenecto.com or call 734-994-5835. Detroit: Hey Detroit, a brand NEW bar is opening SOON, on 7 Mile Rd. Club LIQUID, watch for details in Metra Magazine! BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), have their dates for their special events starting with Friday, September 14th it’s the “BLACK-OUT PARTY” also they have the Leather Expo Afterparty. On Saturday, September 22nd it’s “LEATHER NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness! “COLLEGE NIGHT” will be Saturday, September 29th continued on pg 18 14 Metra Magazine, Issue # 798
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with $5 lockers for members 18-25! Also remember Wild Wednesdays its FREE LUBE with purchase of locker or room. FREE Tanning Sunday-Thursday with purchase of room or locker. Open 24/7! CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN IN DETROIT (313-366-6135), has 2 FOR 1, 2 Nightclubs, 2 DJ’s, 2 completely different vibes, 1 fantastic experience! And one cover gets you entrance to both clubs ALL night also with valet parking available. Club Gold Coast is open Mon.-Sat. @ 7pm and Sundays @ 2pm with Exotic Male Dancers every night starting at 9pm. SIN IN DETROIT located next door to Club Gold Coast presents “ORIGINAL SIN” on Saturday, Sept 22nd with Billboard Magazine Reporting DJ BRUCE DEVERY returns for one night only from Tampa, FL. Some other scheduled daily events at SIN are Martini Mondays with Jazz music by DJ Al Ester and Live Jazz Groups every first Monday of the month. Tuesdays are “COYOTE UGLY KARAOKE” hosted by Brad. Then it’s “College Thursday” with DJ John Cruz. Fridays it’s their twofer nights 2 Clubs, 2 DJS and Tons of Dancers with DJ John Cruz in SIN and DJ Intrigue in Club Gold Coast. And that brings us to “SATURDAYS: It’s Raining Boys” with live DJ’s, Dancing, Exotic Male Dancers in Gold Coast and DJ Doug Roberts spins in SIN. GIGI’S (313-584-6525), wants you to begin your week with them Mondays are “COLLEGE NIGHT” with FREE cover ALL night for those who have College ID! Also with Chico, Nickki and the BOY’S! They’re open Mon. –Fri 8:00pm – 2:00am, Sat- Sun 2:00pm 2:00am. For more info check out their Facebook.com/gigisgaybar! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), this Friday, September 7th it’s the “RED PARTY” to raise money for AIDS Walk Detroit hosted by JD, Mr. Hayloft Leather Bear 2012. There will be a Jock-Strap Auction (I don’t know whether they where pre-worn or not!), a 50/50 raffle, $1 shots (processed to benefit AIDS WALK Detroit), SEX TOYS AUCTION (toys donated by Adam & Eve), also with on site HIV testing by ACCESS with donations accepted at the door! On Saturday, September 8th Beautiful, presents “COUNTY FAIR” and then at 7pm, its 3 bars, 1 night, and one awesome good time with a shuttle bus ride from the Hayloft Saloon, Adam’s Apple, and the R&R Saloon $5 donation let’s you ride all night long! Then is “LEATHER EXPO IV” on September 14, 15, 16 it’s going to be a real meat market! Sponsored by Claw Nation, Mr. S – Leather.com, recon, Body Zone, Hott Magazine, Metra Magazine, M.I.G.R.A, Beautiful and a host of other businesses, and clubs! On Friday, September 14th an AFTERPARTY @ Body Zone, Saturday, September 15 th a PRIVATE AFTERPARTY hosted by Hott Magazine. Also on Sunday, September 16th “AIDS WALK Detroit” the entire staff of the Hayloft Saloon will be walking in this important event. Please join them in Royal Oak Sunday morning or you can support their team by sponsoring or donating. After the AIDS Walk meet the guys back at the Hayloft for food, fun and Jason’s Show tunes! Then coming on Friday, Septem 16 Metra Magazine, Issue # 798
ber 21st, its “DILF: Daddy’s Do It Better” a special edition of Bear-Trap Fridays with music by Billboard Magazine Reporting DJ Bruce Devery from Tampa, FL! R&R SALOON (313-849-2751), will be one of the stops on Beautiful “County Fair” shuttle bus tour on Saturday, September 8th. On Friday, September 14th it’s “REWIND TO THE 80’S” with an 80’s contest with a $50 for the best 80’s outfit. Also with 80’s music and videos all night! On Friday, September 28th its LIVE BAND NIGHT featuring “Golden Torso & Oscillating Fan” it’s Punk Rock at its best! Saturday, September 29th they’ll have “Country Line Dancing” kick up your heels with the only country line dancing in Detroit! Let Ken teach you the newest dances! Big fun to be had by all!
ESCAPE LOUNGE (313-892-1765), opens from 10pm until 6am, stop in and have a few libations, mingle with friends! Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), will present “MR. MICHIGAN LEATHER WEEKEND XVII” on September 21-23rd, come join International Mr. Leather 2012, Woody Woodruff, at his MML Step-down! Purchase your weekend passes online or at the door! MMLweekend.com visits their website for complete event and DJ schedule. Ferndale: COMO’S (248-548-5005), has the best pizza in town, and many other delicious items on the extensive menu! The Patio is still open weather permitting! You can book your private Holiday Parties NOW! The next Woman’s Wednesday is October 3rd they’re open 7 days 11am-2am Mon.-Wed. Thurs 11am-3am, Fri-Sat 11am -4am they’re open LATE. Sundays 10am -2am stop in and check them out! PETE’S PLACE (248-544-4215), located at 1225 Woodward Heights @ Hilton Rd in Ferndale. They’re OPEN SEVEN DAYS from 3pm – 10pm and Saturday & Sunday Brunch from 9AM, this gay neighborhood eatery has it all, a smoke FREE setting, really great food, and a New York jazzy Broadway atmosphere at moderate everyday prices, also check out their patio! For more information you can check out petesbroadwaycafe.com! 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 798
Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), welcomes back “HOGWARTZ GONE WILD” event presented by MSU’s Delta Lambda Phi, with a best themed costume contest! Lansing & East Lansing’s HOTTEST party venue & largest dance floor, music and videos by DJ John Cruz on Saturday, September 8th 18+ are welcome, 21 and over FREE before 11pm. Then its SHOWBIZ Sundays and the “4th ANNUAL DRAG RACE: The Bold, the Bitchy, and the Beautiful” so Spiral is calling ALL Queens to take part in their 4 week contest, Round 2 will be on September 9, Round 3 will be September 16 and the crowning September 23rd. Winners are chosen based on votes! So bring your friends! Pros and beginners are encouraged to try-outs; winner will receive $200 cash, and a Tiara, pre-register email: Clubspiral@alo.com. Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), was voted BEST happy hour in Detroit with cocktails Monday through Friday 11:30am until 7pm and again on Saturday & Sunday 2pm -6pm. On Saturday, September 8th at 9pm it will be fundraiser “KARAOKE FOR A CAUSE” with Red Ribbon drink specials, Bidathon Karaoke,50/50 raffle & prizes. Hosted by Brien Ramales Evangelista and Karen O’Brien voted Best Karaoke host of Detroit. Friday, September 7th and September 21st are “Country Nights with M.I.G. R. A” shot specials, 50/50 raffle, and Line dancing. Fridays are also “ALL YOU CAN EAT” FISH & CHIPS for only $10.99 also checkout their new Dessert Menu! Sundays you have SUNDAY BRUNCH from noon until 4pm with $3 Bloody Marys & Mimosas, then later that night its STUD Sundays. Join them Friday, September 14th a send off party for their Mr. Liberty Leather Steve Teets, he’s going to MML! Royal Oak: RASOR LAW FIRM (248-543-9000), one night of drinking and fun could cost you a lifetime of Legal trouble, call Jim and schedule a FREE evaluation today if this happens to you, FREE online chat and case review 24/7. For more info hit up RasorLawFirm.com! Warren: MALEBOX II (586-806-2390), where you’re only a stranger once! Catch the Malebox II fever, with happy hour everyday 2pm – 8pm with Jay or Patrick, come in and get happy! They have some really fun events scheduled starting things off on “Tuesday Boyz Night Out” with Bentley James & DJ Jammin’ Jimmy, with $2 drinks ALL Night and NO COVER! Also an ALL MALE booty contest, with a cash prizes! Fridays its “DADDYZ NIGHT OUT with the Boyz” and you don’t really need to be a Daddy! Spinning will be DJ Jess! Saturdays, “MALEBOX REVUE DRAG COMEDY SHOW” with Iona Traler, Jacqueline Frost & the Gang with music by DJ Jammin’ Jimmy! Join them for KARAOKE at 9pm every Thursday & Sunday nights! Friday, September 14th “ARABIAN NIGHTS” takes over the MBII! Metra Magazine, Issue # 798 19
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Eighteen and over welcome with proper ID, they’re open daily from 2pm to 2am and is Gay owned and operated!
...ILLINOIS Chicago: BERLIN (773-348-4975), and STATIC presents “The Pretty Hate Machine II: The Broken Party” on Wednesday, September 12th (2nd Wednesday of every month), NIN tribute night for the 20th Anniversary of the album “Broken” with DJ Pete Augusta featuring art, performances and raffle prizes by the cast of 3HALOS theater group! Sunday, September 16th “ROBYN SHOWCASE: The Polar Music Party”! 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), the best little watering hole in downtown Chicago, where the drinks are strong, cheap, and plentiful, with some great bartenders to talk to! Stop in after work or shopping you’ll be glad you did! SPIN NIGHTCLUB (773-327-7711), always something going on at SPIN, on Saturday, September 8th RuPaul’s Drag Race Head Queen Judge, MICHELLE VISAGE as she reads the local Chicago queens who will compete for the DRAGZILLA crown! Then on Thursday, September 20th come join us for the MADONNA: MDNA Tour After- Party, with the Queen of all things, MADONNA spinning will be DJ Riley York! On Saturday, September 22nd its JUJU BEE & DIDA RITZ! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), once again Touché will play host to the IL Leather N Fetish Weekend, September 14-16. The focus of the weekend will be the big contest on Saturday night with 7 titles up for grabs ILLINOIS Leather Sir/Leather boy, IL Master/Slave, Ms. IL Leather Pride, IL Community Bootblack and new this year, IL Puppy. Applications for each of these titles are available at the bar or online at ILLFP.org! That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, September 12th for our Wednesday, September 19th issue and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Metra Magazine, Issue # 798 23
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