New bar to bring diverse mix of entertainment downtown

Remixx Lounge is downtown's newest bar.

By Katie Wedell, Staff Writer Updated 10:35 PM Wednesday, February 8, 2012

DAYTON — A new bar opening downtown this week hopes to offer signature martinis and diverse entertainment to a mature audience.

Owner Jesse Patterson said Remixx Lounge, 146 E. Third St., is opening its doors this weekend, with an official ribbon cutting and grand opening planned for Thursday, Feb. 23.

The upscale lounge has been a labor of love for Patterson for more than six years.

He worked previously for Buffalo Wild Wings and has done promotions for the Dayton Funny Bone and the Schuster Performing Arts Center, always dreaming of running his own venue.

“I’ve always been inspired to have my own place,” said the Central State University graduate. “I’ve watched a lot of clubs that were successful and those that weren’t.”

Housed in a former adult novelty store, Remixx will cater to adults ages 25 and up only.

Patterson said he hopes the lounge will be a place where adults can enjoy a drink and some entertainment without the crowded club atmosphere.

“The baby boomers, the older people that we’re trying to attract, they don’t want a club,” he said.

Remixx’s specialty will be signature martinis, which Patterson said he hopes to test out during a preview event and have local people help name.

Full details on the grand opening are not yet available, but Mayor Gary Leitzell has confirmed an official ribbon cutting to take place at 5 p.m. on Feb. 23.

Remixx will be open Wednesday through Sunday. A tentative schedule includes a Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack Happy Hour on Wednesdays, karaoke with Nancy Sell on Thursdays, jazz on Fridays and an ’80s and ’90s Remixx on Saturdays.

Patterson said he’s open to suggestions from the community for more events.

“I want to make this space universal and I want it to be diverse,” he said.

Remixx Lounge’s hours will be 4 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays and Thursdays; 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Fridays; 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Saturdays; and 6 p.m. to midnight Sundays.

There will be no cover charge, except possibly on nights with live music.

Contact the bar at remixxdayton.com or (937) 228-MIXX.

CONTACT this reporter at (937) 225-2124 or kwedell@coxohio.com.

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