By: Meladi McNair
Usually I’m the early bird, but on December 23, 2011, I
decided I only wanted to step out when the city was jumpin’!
Therefore, I was late arriving to see my BEAUTIFUL sister and her
(cute) friend at Newcomb’s in the Oregon District. (Sorry guys…lol)
As I stepped into the cold, I cursed myself for wearing my
new light purple, fitted, knee-length dress. But hey – a girls gotta look cute
when she steps out, right?
As I strolled toward the tavern-style nightclub, I was asked
for spare change a few times.
Once I frightfully surpassed this scene, I found myself
engulfed in a mid-sized,
Thriving and extremely loud atmosphere with a mixed crowd.
I looked around, and it dawned on me – women wear pants to
social events now.
(I don’t get out much. lol)
The coolest thing – The upper level with a small seating
section with a lot of light for photos. After about forty five minutes, we
stepped out into the cold and decided to head over to Jazz Central, where
winner of yet another contest, Jason DBKS
was hosting and performing alongside some of Dayton’s own artists. Jazz Central has a nice
sized dance area, chairs for spectators and a small stage for live artists. The
bar was full of affordable options from what I could tell, but the heavy
traffic flow made it a bit uncomfortable to be out front and center. (Not to
mention the funny horny drunks preying on every female walking through the
door. lol).
We said our hello’s and congratulations to Sir DBKS and
after about twenty minutes, we headed to our third and final destination for
the night.
As I walked against the freezing cold this time, I vowed to
wear pants to the New Years bashes we crash!
Envy Night Club (formerly the A-List Lounge) was worth the
walk in the cold. Inside, it is big, beautiful, and bold. A chocolate fountain and
lots of chocolate people gave the place an urban, yet extremely upscale and
somewhat sexy flavor. Pretty women and handsome men were scattered across the
room and my sis and I were personally greeted by Allen Moore, the venue’s manager
and DJ. Everyone seemed happy at the upgraded and heavily patrolled
establishment. During the forty five minutes we were there, we only witnessed
laughter and (yes some drunk) dancing.
Overall, I can’t say that I miss being Dayton’s exclusive night club reviewer. But I
can say that I had a great time last night at three extremely different types
of spots in the city.
It was nice to be out, but I doubt I’ll go out every weekend
as I promised myself I would.
But I do plan to attend all of Boss Magazine’s artist
events. So look for me. I’ll be one of the few with a dress on. Haha.
