I cannot speak to the member's only club that is a the primary money maker for this place as I am…read morenot a member myself. What I can tell you about is the upstairs hall that you can rent for use of a gathering of any sort. It is a fairly large area that can comfortably fit many people. Pricing isn't very bad when it comes to renting the space. Tables, chairs, and the essentials are included in the rental. You will also have use of the small kitchen area and bar area. I'm not sure if the pricing changes if you want to include alcohol in your gathering, but they do have the capability to accommodate. Once you are done with the space, it is your duty to clean up after yourself. Which some people seem to forget. With that, if you do rent this space for a gathering, make sure that you show up earlier than you need to in order to make sure that everything is in working order.

An excellent place for men, churched or unchurched, to connect and grow in a small group community…read more Studies are geared towards personal growth relationally, emotionally and spiritually. A weekly, non-negotiable that gives men the encouragement they need to be better husbands, better fathers, better friends and better followers of Jesus.

My boyfriend and I had a great time--especially since we were part of the small group of Black…read morepeople there, which made the experience feel unique. The drinks were affordable and strong, which was a definite plus. However, my main issue with The Lodge is the seating situation near the stage. If you're sitting in front, be prepared for people to stand directly in front of you during the drag show. I would've preferred if the drag queens, owner, or even security had stepped in to ask them to move. It was frustrating to have 6-foot-tall, 300-pound women completely block our view--especially after paying $18 per ticket. Also, watch out for this one wild white lady in a black shirt and floral shorts who acts invisible and blocks multiple people. If you ask her politely to move, she'll argue with you and even try to escalate things by telling you to "step outside" like she's about that life. Overall, for our first drag show, we had fun--but if you're going to enjoy the performance, be ready to be annoyed because no one there is enforcing basic courtesy or crowd control. Yes this is coming from the gorgeous black queen with the pink/purple hair

Whenever I'm back in my hometown, Hagerstown, I am inclined to hit up the area's longstanding gay…read morebar which has a lot more going on than meets the eye! Looking for great house music, cheap drinks, and a small town vibe that still has a piece of metropolitan life? Go to the Lodge. The drag queens are fab and super sweet and all about the jello shots lol. My wife and I went and had a great time though it was sleepier than we remembered it. Fair warning it is located in an area that's very dark at night so be on high alert. If coming from Hagerstown it will be on your left, if Frederick your right.

My friend is a member of The Maennerchor, which came in handy since it's one of the only bars open…read moreuntil 4am. The place is huge, and has a couple of rooms with pool tables, shuffleboard and video poker. This club is a relaxing place to finish the night off, with WAY CHEAP drinks and nice, chatty people. And free popcorn!

Great staff and great prices are just the tip of the iceberg here. New Beer Friday offers a weekly…read morerefreshed list of micros to sample. The menu is limited in its selections; but this is a bar and not a restaurant. That being said, the food is great for bar food. Try the burger, the tater tots or the weekend special. Shuffleboard, golf, pool and tons of flat panels provide entertainment options. If you not a member, you should be...

This is the location for the annual Blues House to benefit Habitat For Humanity…read morein Winchester. For this weekends event, there were some great bands. The headliner was The Pat Travers Band and they rocked some great blues. The Ori Naftaly Band from Israel and the Skyla Burrell Blues Band were my favorites. This was the 14th year and the weather could not have been any better. There was a nice cloud cover but the rain held off and the temps stayed around the mid-80's. Lot's of food vendors as well as other corporate sponsors/vendors marketing their products. They could have done better by having the beverage tents scattered around the area rather than in just one spot. It would have also been nice to have a choice other than just two lite beers. There were only five Port O Johns which made the lines long and the waits even longer. At $10 bucks for an advance ticket though, it's a good value for a good cause and some great Blues.

Awesome place. A place for the working man to come and have a beer or a meal. Friendly people, Good…read morefood. The have bands on the weekends and bingo during the week. Always a few tip jars to play. For 30 or $35 a year for dues, You can't beat it for the price. I go in for lunch 2 or 3 days a week. It's nice to get a sit down meal and drink for under $10.

The Clover Club is comfortable, unpretentious, and accessible; the bartenders thoughtful and…read moredetail-oriented; and the drinks, at $5, affordably priced considering the quality (and the all-star roster of barkeeps who pull shifts here each night). This Sixth Street establishment keeps its menu focused with a handful of cocktails, typically straight-up classics or subtly but smartly tweaked variations of favorites, but they'll make anything you want, and it's a good bet it will be the best version you've ever had.

This foundation is fantastic. Donated and tried my luck with a solid auction. Good times all around.read more

From the owner: The McSisters Foundation is dedicated to empowering youth with positive self-image and vision,…read moreshowing that past choices don't dictate future success. Your support is crucial in funding programs like our Youth Empowerment Scholarship Program. providing scholarships to keep youth in positive environments, supplying lunch and snacks to nourish kids, donating sporting equipment to underserved communities, and ensuring essential safety equipment for young athletes. Join us in making a difference by participating in our fundraiser events and donating to our organization! Be a part of empowering tomorrow's leaders today. Check out our website to donate today.

WOW!!! JUST WOW~!!! I came here for the open house and…read moretoured the facility. I think it's pretty safe to say it's a one of a kind (if not the only) non-profit organization / facility that allows you to drop off your child(ren) with special needs, for a day or two on the weekend to allow the parents some time of respite. Absolutely love their mission and the fact that they care specifically for an otherwise marginalized population. They have three "lodges" each with 10 rooms (half singles, half doubles), outdoor playground, pool, indoor gymnasium, chapel, a variety of rooms for computers, music, arts & crafts, sensory stimulation and quite rooms. And practically everything has a theme. It really does look like a kids' paradise...and hopefully it will be. You'll need to register on their website to utilize their services.

Unconditional love…read more As cheesy as it may sound, this place oozes unconditional love for children with special needs. From the carefully thought-out interior decor to the doting, compassionate staff, Jill's House is one of the most tangible manifestations of love for a group of children often overlooked by the general public. Jill's House is an overnight respite home for special-needs children. For the kids, it's like a fun sleepover - there's a music room with musical instruments, sing-a-long DVDs, and space to dance, a technology room with touch-screen computers, an art room, a gym, an indoor pool, a playground, and nature-themed "pods" with more games, puzzles, toys, video games, and even a movie screen (tell me you didn't have to take a breath in between reading that list). For the hard-working parents (for whom I have such great respect and admiration), it's a chance for them to have a night to themselves. Furthermore, Jill's House is an incredibly safe place for these children. The intake coordinators are very detailed in recording each individual child's diet restrictions, medical concerns, and methods of communication. They also make sure to give the parents (and the child) a tour of the facility beforehand. The intake coordinators, then, propagate all of this information to the staff who work directly with the children. Now, the staff are a group of people who are not only efficient caretakers, but are also genuinely loving people. It's apparent that the children quickly form bonds with the staff and recognize them when they return. It's heartwarming to witness. I could go on and on, but (as another review has pointed out) it might be easier to just visit the website or call. Ultimately, this facility houses an amazing group of workers and a precious group of kids.

The Crucible Flimflam on a Double-Throuple Date Night…read more So we met up with a dope ass Throuple at BAMM's Karaoke night last Thursday. All six of us caught a vibe but it was a vanilla event so the plan was to go on a double-throuple date Friday night. Not sure who picked it but we decided to meet up at the Crucible. I'm pretty sure it was the first time for all of us so we were excited to try a new place together. According to the event's fine print, the educational talks and demos were scheduled first but then "The Exploratorium" would be open after 11 p.m. I remember specifically reading, "More experienced folk come on out after 11:00 PM for open play." Well like I said, we had already caught the vibe the night before so we were ready to ride the wave the next night. We arrived at 11:15, dressed to impress and ready to party. The six of us stood in front lobby for a while. Apparently, no alcohol is allowed on the premises so the men had to run the drinks back to the car. I should have been paying attention to the faces of the people exiting or even the fact that folks were leaving soon after arriving. I guess I was so full of anticipation about the good time that I didn't notice. Well after we finally checked in, we were free to walk to the back. There are lockers and a changing area to the left. The restrooms are co-ed. The main hall opens into a large room with a bar and stage. There are several stations scattered about the room. A couple Saint Andrew's crosses, a horse, a canopy bed, a few overhead hooks, etc. To the right, there is a large open "theater" area. I think there were couches in there. And finally in the back left corner, there is a room with a swing and a couple fuckable chairs. I don't recall any music. It was eerily quiet with a weird mix of cocktail hour chatter and whipping noises. The lights were ON! Waaay too bright for an LS environment if you ask me. In fact, the whole setup wasn't really conducive to the type of on-premises fun we were looking for. The open floor plan makes it impossible to have an intimate experience. We walked around but it was difficult to find a place to get comfy with our party of six. I don't know if it was just a feeling we got or the fact that we were just in a new space but it felt like the entire couple watched us walk around and were waiting for us to "go." The crowd was almost entirely white. Maybe 30 people in the room. And we were six tall, sexy, Black people striding around the room in out panties and heels rubbing and groping each other. Even the men were shirtless and glistening! We looked good enough to eat and the crowd was drooling. We made our way to the room on the left with the swing. It's not at all private but at least we could get nasty without being on full display. The six of us started to "go" but the gentleman in the other couple was a little hesitant. He said that something was off so he wanted to check to make sure we could indeed play. He went to find an attendant to confirm that open play was allowed. Well, thats when they hit us with the flimflam. As the tip of my husband's dick just touched the lips of one of the young ladies, the attendant informed us that "absolutely no oral" was allowed on the premises. According to her, while sex on the premises is typically allowed, this was the one night that it was not. I went back and checked the fine print: "More experienced folk come on out after 11:00 PM for open play." Did I miss something? When they said play did they mean we could have play sex on their equipment? Were we really the only people who expected to "play"? Was there something particularly offensive by our half-naked Black bodies that prevented us from playing? Whatever the case, the Crucible is not swinger friendly at all!! Total waste of money. Date night killer. So basically we paid $100 to look at their equipment and pantomime sex. The shit almost blew our whole double-throuple date. We left for Shadows about 15 minutes after getting there. (The Shadows ripoff story is for another day.) Next time, we'll just go to a hookah lounge. Dance a little. Sip a little. Then we can just get a room. Unless you really really just want to attend educational event, stay away from the Crucible. It is an overrated waste of money.

Nothing as advertised on the website. wife and I wanted to explore in a semi private controlled…read moreatmosphere. even the bartender exclaimed, it's a run down gay bar. overweight guys having sex everywhere. not a place to meet like minded people as advertised. to go in and have one horrible drink and walk out was over $200. was not clean and the smell would turn your stomach. don't waste your time or money