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DOROTHY...........................14 WHO�S DOIN� WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IN METRALAND! Compiled By Auntie M.

OUT FLASHIN�................20

AT THE MOVIES.............12� THE RUM DIARY� Compiled by Kenekeyz

Photo by: Jimm TuffyModel: Anthony / Club Gold Coast

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This film is based on the debut novel by Hunter S. Thompson, and tells the increas-ingly unhinged story of itinerant journalist Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp). Tiring of thenoise and madness of New York City and the crushing conventions of late Eisenhower-era America, Kemp travels to the pristine island of Puerto Rico to write for a local news-paper, The San Juan Star, run by downtrodden editor Lotteman (Richard Jenkins). Adopting the rum-soaked life of the island, Paul soon becomes obsessed with Chenault(Amber Heard), the wildly attractive Connecticut-born fiancee of Sanderson (AaronEckhart). Sanderson recruits Kemp to write favorably about his latest unsavory scheme,a shady property development deal that will convert Puerto Rico into a capitalist para-dise is service to the wealthy. The journalist is presented with a choice: to use his wordsfor the corrupt businessmen�s financial benefit, or use them to take the bastards down.

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FFFFFriends of riends of riends of riends of riends of DORDORDORDORDOROOOOOTHYTHYTHYTHYTHY Metra's calendar of EVENTS, that lets you know where all the HOT spots are!

Ah�October is that �spooktacular� time of the year, with costumes parties, candies andprizes! The nightclubs are getting all decorated for one of the biggest party nights of the year,and what better way to find out what�s going on in Metraland is by marking the events downthat you�ll like to attend �starting with Michigan this time!

�MICHIGAN

The men of ICON: Detroit leather club plan a weekend of leather/fetish bar parties duringthe club�s 18th Annual Run weekend October 14th & 15th. On Friday, October 14, ICON willpresent Michigan�s largest �pup mosh� at Menjo�s. If you�ve ever attended International Mr.Leather (IML), you�d know that the busiest of the ballroom parties is the Pup party � that is,human-as-puppies party. The Friday bar night also features dance & demos to music spun byDJ J.K., formerly of the Detroit Eagle. Saturday, October 15th come see the return of the popular gathering of leather/fetish folk atHayloft Saloon. The gathering is a reunion of leather family and friends, featuring Michigan�slargest silent auction, boot blacking by Trooper, door prizes and demos, plus appearances byspecial guests including leather titleholders. ALL door cover proceeds benefit local and statecharities. Please visit www.icondetroit.net for events information.

...Ann Arbor: AUT BAR (734-994-3677), in Braun Court is Ann Arbor�s GLBT community�s home hangout, where other gay businesses are located also besides Aut Bar they have Common Lan-guage Bookstore, Jim Toy Community Center, and the sh\aut\ Gallery & Cabaret, what a pieceof heaven! NECTO (734-994-5436), present the largest GAY Halloween party in Michigan �HAL-LOWEEN SCREAM� pridefriday October 28th with a costume contest, DJ Jace in the Mainroom and DVJ Mark in the Red room.

... Detroit: ADAM�S APPLE (313-240-8482), was recently invaded by the Club Gold Coast ownersand dancers, and it was a hoot, the bartender didn�t stop slinging drinks for over and hour! BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), your home away from home is open 24/7 with Wild Wednes-days you�ll get FREE LUBE with the purchase of locker or rooms, and FREE tanning Sun-days-Thursdays with a purchase of a room or locker, coming up on Saturday, October 22nd its�LEATHER NIGHT� and you can get $5 lockers for members in chaps or harness. Satur-day, October 29th it�s �COLLEGE NIGHT� with $5 lockers for members 18-25. And thatalways popular �BLACK OUT� Party is Friday, November 11th! CLUB GOLD COAST (313-366-6135), presents �COLLEGE BOYS NIGHT� everyThursday and they don�t care if you can count to five. If you�ve got college ID, you�re inFREE! They�ll have $2.00 wells and most domestic beers. They have FREE cover before11pm for everyone and FREE cover ALL night with College ID and now 18+ are welcomewith a valid ID. This is Michigan�s only Male Adult Entertainment for men, seven days aweek! And they�re open EVERYDAY at 7pm. ESCAPE BOOKSTORE (313-366-6558), is open Mon. - Sat. 10am � midnight and Sunday�snoon � midnight! They have the latest releases, DVD rentals and sales, adult magazines andnovelties, also .25¢ video booths. They�re located at 18728 W. Warren, Detroit just 8 blockswest of Southfield Fwy across from Adam�s Apple.14 Metra Magazine, Issue # 778

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FIFTH WHEEL (313-846-8613), always a popular spot with the truckers, has peep shows,magazines, videos and DVD rentals and sales. Open Mondays � Fridays 10am � midnight andon Saturdays 10am � 10pm located at 9320 Michigan Ave in Detroit. GIGI�S (313-584-6525), are you ready for this, on Saturday & Sunday October 22nd & 23rd

it�s The 38TH ANNUAL Miss Gigi�s, Miss Classic Gigi�s, and Miss Amateur Gigi�s Pageants.Don�t miss the greatest pageant weekend of the year! �DISNEY: When You Wish Upon aStar� starring Melony von Kruz, Eva Angelica, and Garnett January and special appearancesby Nickki Stevens, Sabin, Fantasya Dior, Peaches Chablis, Vanessa von Dion, Mr. Gigi�s:Murray with other past Gigi�s titleholders. Also there are advance discount tickets packagesavailable now! Saturday, October 15th �MISS GIGI�S IN REVUE� with past Gigi�s title-holders in one night of great entertainment, with special times and reservations taken for allshows! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913) and Icon: Detroit present the �FETISH CARNI-VAL 2011� on Saturday, October 15th they should have some really interesting fetish demos!On Sunday, October 16th from 3pm until 8pm they�ll have a �CHILI COOK-OFF� and thewinner will receive a FREE gas card! Then on Friday, October 28th DRU BRUIN Returns inhis ONLY Michigan appearance! The LELAND (313-962-2300), right in the heart of downtown Detroit, they have studio, 1& 2 bedroom apartments available from $425.00 - $999.00 per month with an on site diner andone of the best keep secrets in the city, the �gay friendly� City Club which is open Friday &Saturday from 10pm until 4am, this ain't your momma's social club either, also with a gatedsecured parking area. MENJO�S BAR (313-863-3934), will have their �Halloween Party� on Thursday, October27th with a $250 Best Costume contest, for more information on daily events check the websiteat www.menjosbar.com!

with country line dancing� Sunday kegger tofollow at 9pm. Saturday, October 22nd backby popular demand �MACHO CITY: MotorCity Meltdown� and it will be the hottest partyin town! The crew at the R&R is calling all�Uncut Men of Detroit� as they�re startingup the club again; see any of the bartenders fordetails on becoming a member�the first meetand greet bar night will soon be announced. SIN (XXX-XXX-XXXX), you�ll PRAY toget in! Watch Metra for more info!

Birmingham: SOUTH BAR (248-593-8133), ok, folkscheck out the �NEW� kid on the block, SouthBar if you�re OUT on Wednesday Nights, whynot try-OUT the South Bar in Birmingham theyhave a DJ with dancing, doors open at 10pmwith NO COVER and its 21 and over. Alsoit�s really close to me, located at 210 SouthOld Woodward and I�ll be sure to stop in andcheck it out in person! I love new adventuresso watch for pictures!

R&R SALOON (313-849-2751), on Saturday, October 15 is MIGRA�s Royalty competi-tion and Burlesque Show. And then on Sunday, October 16 is the MIGRA Royalty luncheon


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Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), over on the West side of the state for the weekend ofOctober 28th-30th it�s Saugatuck�s Halloween Parade & Dunes Resort Costume Contest with�HALLOWEENIE� and a Scavenger Hunt on Friday at 6pm. DJ Mark Vallese spins thebeats also with Boy/Girl dancers. In the Cabaret: Karaoke with Bingolicious Sunday 4-7pm! Ilove the Dunes, but for Halloween you�d better book your room today!

Ferndale: COMO�S (248-548-5005), has LIVE bands every Wednesdays, DJ�s every Friday & Satur-days, and Sunday Jazz on the patio weather permitting; also you can plan your holiday partiesfor their private banquet room now! JUST 4 US (248-547-5878), with their well stocked items for all your holiday needs. Theyhave all kinds of stuff �stop in and browse around. SOHO (248-542-7646), always has been a favorite spot with the �Fernnies.� Check out theirwebsite at www.sohoferndale.com for daily specials and upcoming events.

Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), has been a mainstay in Grand Rapids for over 38years. It�s the oldest GLBT establishment under the same continuous ownership in the state ofMichigan. It�s the classic alternative nightspot where good friends meet for drink specials,great conversation, and camaraderie almost everyday, stop in and join in the fun! RUMORS (616-454-8720), has Kickass Karaoke Every Tuesday with FREE pool, WickedWednesdays with DJ Craig Allen and the hottest strippers from across the Midwest! EuchreNight every Thursday and everyone is welcomed, They also have $1 off well drinks and draftsuntil 9pm. Thursdays �FREE FOR ALL� with DJ Monica Parker for more info check theirwebsite at http://www.rumorsnightclub.net!

Hamtramck: ICE NIGHTCLUB (313-365-1446), wants you to come back to the original location, ONEMORE TIME, newly remodeled as ICE presents the Halloween party �BACKSTREETLIVES� Friday, October 28th doors open at 10pm with $500 Best Costume, sounds by DJ JoshKarmin. Also you�ll get FREE entry to ICE on Saturday, October 29th with your paid admis-sion to Backstreet, then on Saturday, October 29th it�s �HALLOWEEN� at ICE with a $1,000best costume contest. 18+ are welcome, for more information check the websitewww.icedetroit.net!

Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), on Thursday, October 29th it�s �XXX FACTOR� competitionwith $200 cash prize plus bookings around the country for the winner, presented by Manwatch.Arrive at 9pm to register or email [email protected] or just show up to watch the hottestcompetition in town! On Friday, October 21 it�s �ZOMBIE PROM 2011� DJ Sammy spin-ning Top 40, Hip Hop, dance and music videos all night long. Doors open @ 9pm with 18+welcome. Zombie attire suggested, and there will be a Zombie Prom photo-booth, Best Zom-bie couple wins cash prize. Then on Saturday, October 22 it�s �SHOW ME YOUR TEETH�a vampire event, with Baby Gaga & the MSU Theater Students. Wild live shows all nightshows will begin at 11pm so arrive early! 21+ cover is only $5, and 18+ its just $8! For moreinfo text �SPIRAL� to 83361 to join their VIP txt list!


Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), well it seems that congratulation goes out to Mr. Lib-erty Leather: Woody who is now Mr. Michigan Leather! Coming on Friday, October21st, at 8:00pm it�s �Pretty in Pink Breast Cancer Benefit� hosted by Christopher Keyes,all proceeds go to the American Cancer society, 50/50 drawing, swag, drink specials. Newon Mondays �Service Industry Night� drink specials for service industry employees withsome kind of proof of employment starting at 8:00pm. Tuesdays its �TOM & ANDREW�SEUCHRE Night� starting at 7:30pm sharp. Wednesday Nights are now �COUNTRYNIGHTS� with your favorite country tunes and videos all night long, starting at 8:00pm.Thursdays & Saturdays is �KARAOKE with KAREN� come sing your favorite songsstarting at 9:00pm. The Hottest Night in town just keeps getting hotter, with the LibertyBar Dancers & M.C. Jon! S.T.U.D. SUNDAYS with DJ Doug providing the beats anddrink specials all night long

Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), you�re up north party spot, for more information on what�sgoing on at the club click their website at www.sidetraxxtc.com!

Warren: MALEBOX II (586-806-2390), presents �HALLOW-WEEKEND� at the Box, gearingup for two nights of mayhem & madness! Friday, October 28th & Saturday, October 29th savethose dates for more information to come�check out their ad for their fun filled weekly lineup!

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Chicago: BERLIN (773-348-4975), has a couple of fun dates planned for you; on Friday, October 14it�s a �Bjork Showcase� with a �biophilia� release party all Bjork music and videos 9pm-1:30am then its �COSMIX� Fridays with DJ Greg Haus, providing the all the latest music,electronica indie-alternative music and videos until 4am. On Thursday, October 27th its �CULT# 20: Voodoo Rhythm� hosted by JUDI the Voodoo Vixen of Bad Girls Club (New Orleans),with high spell performances by Pure Magical Love, Colin Self and Yoko Homo and residentDJ�s Teen Witch & Baby Bamboo.

SPIN NIGHTCLUB (773-327-7711), on Saturday, October 15 its RuPaul�s Drag Racestars �RAJA & JADE: A Drag Odyssey� come join Diamond Crowned Queen of Season #3along with Jade, for a space themed evening of fun and excitement! There will be two shows,midnight and 1am. Their staff and go-go boys will be in costume for an out-of-this-worldexperience! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), presents �BEAR ALL: Four Sensuous Men Singing SteamySweaty Songs� featuring Dylan Rice, Tim�m West, Nhoij and Scott Free with host BryanDowling as they join forces on Saturday, October 22nd for a amazing evening of acousticentertainment.There will be a wealth of musical talents on stage. This performance is in lovingmemory of Blair, who performed at the previous Bear All concert, and died in the summer of2011. He will be greatly missed.

That�s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, October 19th for our Halloweenissue published on Wednesday, October 26th and you can reach me at [email protected]!


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