Mickey Jay discusses The Class Act during a Zoom interview on Ma(Photo courtesy of Kayla Gagnon). Mickey Jay arrived in Morgantown in 1992 from Baltimore to study at West Virginia University (WVU), where he joined a fraternity. “It was not the cleanest, nicest place to be, but it was ours.” Montaz Morgan Mickey Jay The DJ stand was where the steps are at the bar now.”Īt the time The Class Act was open, the club had no air conditioning, so the temperature inside would reach up to 110 degrees in the summertime. “The small stage was located where a part of the seating area is now in front of the stage. “It’s the way it was because you didn’t want people to know too much, you wanted to keep people on the down low,” he said. This was The Class Act: it had dark lighting and conditions Morgan described as “seedy.” 1988-2000: The Class Act A photo taken at the Class Act circa 1995 or 1996 (Photo courtesy of Mickey Jay). There wasn’t the information out there, you didn’t have the Internet in ‘88, ‘89,” Yost said. “I had not been around a lot of gay guys. “ didn’t even believe in love at the time because his faith made him believe that he could have sex with men but couldn’t be in love with a man,” Morgan said. But he didn’t drink it, because he didn’t drink ,” Yost recalled with a laugh.īut back then neither of them were looking for anything that was long term. “I bought a drink, and he still wasn’t old enough. Morgan and Yost’s history with this bar is intertwined with their 30-plus-year relationship. “The drag queens didn’t come here already ready, they all came here to get ready, and didn’t leave until they changed out of their clothes ,” said Vice Versa co-owner James Yost. We welcome all gay and bisexual men to our spa and do all we can to make sure YOU have a good experience.Vice Versa co-owners and life partners Montaz Morgan and James Yost in the 1990s (Photo courtesy of Montaz Morgan). We do not tolerate abuse to anyone and treat everyone as equals. Our staff are very friendly and helpful and give a good, warm welcome to everyone who attends. Our aim is to make you feel relaxed and entertained for the duration of your stay. Entrance to the spa is very discreet for your safety and security. Private booths Massage room by appointment ONLY About us
Outside sundeck with 6 man hot tub, licensed area for food and drinkĪccessible changing facilities and lockers YOU MUST SHOWER BEFORE USING THE HOT TUBS BAR and SNACKS Tea What we have to offer 3 floors of fun and pleasure to explore and enjoy Ground Floor Hot tubs x 2 Our commitment to you is we will do everything we can to ensure your visit to Gentry is memorable fun and friendly. We regularly post updates to our services and offers/events on our facebook page Gentry Spa Safe environment opening times Monday closed Tuesday closed Wednesday midday – 7pm Thursday midday – 7pm Friday midday – 7pm Saturday midday – 7pm Sunday closed WE ARE OPEN 4 DAYS A WEEK for your pleasure £5 Students in fulltime ed with ID Ultra clean Gentry men only spa sauna Hull The best gay/bi sauna in the North East Only £8 entry