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The 88 Club reopens in new spot today
The 88 Club will open its doors in a brand-new location today, Sept. 10, at 4 p.m. for a soft opening, according to co-owner Esther Keyes.
The night club, which closed at the end of May at its North Main Street location after its lease wasn’t renewed, has re-opened across from The Dragons Stadium at 219 N. Pattterson Blvd. downtown.
“This place was meant to be the 88 Club,” says Keyes. “We’re larger than what we were, and I think eventually it will be the spot to have anything celebratory in the Dayton area.”
The more than 7,000 square-foot space includes a large dance floor and stage, a lounge area toward the back, two pool tables, an outdoor patio space, new sound system and a 40-foot-long bar, Keyes said.
Keyes says that at some point next week, the business will open a cafe that will serve breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with the bar opening at 4 p.m.
The club’s grand re-opening celebration has been scheduled for Sept. 25 beginning at 4 p.m.
Keyes says to look for the blue palm tree on the patio for those seeking it out.
For more information, call the club at (937) 222-1188.
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By Bob
September 10, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this
Sonuds like aneat place. Will check it out, next time in town. Bob / MinneapolisBy Bob
September 10, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this
Sounds like a neat place. Will check it out next time in town. Bring downtown Dayton back to life! Bob / MinneapolisBy Ryan
September 10, 2008 7:53 PM | Link to this
Great! I drove by the other day and saw them getting stuff ready to go. Bob and the staff down there do a great job; I’m looking forward to going back!