Nightlife Chicago

If you will have access to TV this Saturday and enjoy Kanye West, make sure to tune in Fuse TV. This Saturday, July 25th at 8pm/7c Fuse TC will be airing Kanye West’s FIRST ever live TV concert performance entitled: “Fuse Presents Kanye West: Live From The Chicago Theatre.” You will be able to watch Kanye West perform tracks off his latest album, 808’s and Heartbreak.

The show will capture Kanye’s recent “Stay in School” benefit concert at the Chicago Theatre helpings others in his hometown. The Kanye West Foundation S.H.O.W. (Students Helping Our World) partnered with schools and community organizations to give underprivileged youth access to music production and academic support programs. All proceeds from the concert will benefit Loop Dreams, the signature music production program of the Kanye West Foundation, and the Dr. Donda West Scholarship fund.

For more info, please visit: http://www.fuse.tv/kanyewest

The “Windy City” is without a doubt one of the most unique and visited places in the United States. The New Years Eve holiday season is one of the biggest events to Chicago, and the city will excite and intrigue even the most veteran partier and native Chicagoans.

Regardless of how the previous 364 days went for you, everyone in Chi-Town can look forward to the events on the last day of the year. One of the biggest parties in the city is also the most public— in addition to being free. The crowd gathered around Buckingham Fountain is enormous, as it anticipates the awesome pyrotechnic show and music that made headlines from past year. Dancing is almost unavoidable, as Grammy winning hits as well as local Chicago legends are played from the speakers surrounding the illuminated fountain.

No holiday (or regular day, for that matter,) is complete in Chicago without good food. Restaurants ranging from 5-star decadence to pizza joints serving mouth-watering Chicago-style pies will be welcoming guests from all corners of the globe. With world-renowned city original items, dining is an essential part of an unforgettable night in the city.

While food may be an enticing way to ring in 2009, the steamy clubs and bars of Chicago will certainly be competition this winter. With everything from all-night bowling parties to the Navy Pier and beyond, there is no telling how you will welcome the New Year. Clubs and lounges will also be providing places to party well into the incoming year, selling advance tickets to events that are sure to be sold out and packed with the party-ready by December 31st. Since Chicago boasts an adventure-filled nightlife on any given night, NYE is always better than expected; genres from the young and trendy to the sophisticated and glam venture out to the diverse night-time opportunities. You can read all about the hottest parties and even purchase tickets well in advance at sites such as NewYears.com and NewYearsEve.com.

No matter how you choose to spend the last hours of 2008 in Chicago, the city is open to you. With safety and fun in mind, you may not need a resolution for the next year other than topping this holiday—just keep in mind the following 365 days will go by fast!

By now it’s pretty evident that the majority of nightclubs in major markets like to make it seem as if their nightclub is the most exclusive in town. Using words in their taglines like, “best,” “exclusive,” “VIP,” and “secret” can easily persuade the average visitor to buy into their routine. But we won’t disagree, if you ultimately want a successful nightclub, you want to bring in a crowd that will spend money, and that crowd definitely wants to feel special, which is why it’s important to use those words and give off that vibe. This means that the regular Joe Schmoe won’t be able to get in with his buddies or by himself at that, unless he’s equipped with some advice and knowledge. That’s why CP has put together very important tips to get the average guy past the velvet ropes at the club.

Dress Appropriately

Think about it. When was the last time you saw a person in a respectable club dressed like they had just gotten out of bed, slapped on some jeans and left their Snoopy t-shirt on? Exactly, you haven’t. That’s why it’s extremely important to look your best when you’re out on the town. You never want to worry if you’re dressed appropriately for a club or not, so you always want to be prepared. Remember, you’re not the only one doing the looking; the ladies take more peeks than you do.

Shoes Are Key

This is a big issue when it comes to nightclub entry. A majority of the time nightclubs don’t want any sort of sneaker into their club. That’s why you should always be equipped with two types of footwear, the snazzy and the in-between comfortable pair. We’re all pretty familiar with what dress shoes look like, just try and stay away from anything your grandfather would wear, unless he’s Ralph Lauren. The in-betweens are the tricky ones. A perfect example of kicks like these are Creative Recreations, look them up now if you’ve never heard of them before. These shoes are perfect because they go well with jeans and slacks, they’re not bulky like normal sneakers, and a majority of them are fully leather, so they’re pretty easy to sneak by a bouncer.  But always make sure and ask a friend or acquaintance about the club before you go. Sometimes they won’t take anything other than Italian made leathers.

You Can’t Go Wrong with a Button Down

We know that they can be extremely uncomfortable at times, especially on the dance floor, but let’s face it; nothing looks better on us than a button down shirt. Whether it’s a long-sleeve or short, these are always acceptable at the door. However, whatever you do stay away from the shiny Liberace type. If you’re not packing a black card or more than $300 in cash on you, there’s no way that you’re getting past the rope if you look like one of the Butabi brothers (this happens to be a reference to A Night at the Roxbury, a movie that should be taken as an example of what never to do at the door of a club). Although some bouncers don’t seem to mind the Christian Audigier shirts, stay away from them. It’s a tired and worn out fad that associates you with guidos. Trust us. Just…stay…away.

No Head Gear

We don’t care how good you think you look with a fedora, a Yankees cap, or a woven beanie, for arguments sake at the door, just keep it at home. Yea, maybe you’re having a bad hair day, but tough luck. Go grab some pomade and fix it up because you’re not getting in with a hat. Yes there are some places that are a little more lax than others, but if you want to be where THE best looking women are, leave the hat at home.

Grooming is Essential

This is a given so we won’t go into it too much. Take a shower, comb your hair, precision cut the facial hair, and slap on some cologne. It’s as easy as that. You don’t want to walk up to the velvet rope and tell them you’re on the guest list when you look like a bat out of hell. They’ll just laugh as ask you to walk away.
Bring a Date

A big problem with a majority of the guys that can’t get into exclusive nightclubs is that they’re flying solo. Remember guys, this is a business, they want there to be more sexy girls than guys, so why would they let you in along with your softball team? Guys seem to forget this all the time and end up huffing and puffing in line, while some dork swifts by the entire line towing two hotties on his arm while he parts the crowd in front of the line like Moses.

Bring a Looker

What’s better than bringing a girl with you to the club? Bringing a hot girl with you to the club. She doesn’t necessarily have to be your girlfriend, just a good friend will do. But there does have to be some sort of acting going on. You don’t want to walk up to the line and act like your brother and sister. Try holding hands, maybe even locking arms. This will show the bouncer and door host that you’re either A) on a date, or B) looking to really impress this girl. A majority of these door people don’t like to keep ladies waiting in line, but they sure don’t give a s**t about the guys. Exactly why you should always bring a girl along.

Two or More Girls are Better Than One

Just as most things in life are, two is always better than one, and in this instance it definitely plays in your favor as well. We know that you may not want to be a part of a ‘ladies night out,’ but guys, there’s nothing better that could work on your favor in getting into the club. We know that you may think that others may perceive you as the gay friend, but once you’re inside other women will instantly flock. For some reason women seem to flock to more women, and lucky for you the odds are in your favor.

Guest lists Always Help

One easy way to get past that little red rope is through the endless guest lists that clubs offer. Sometimes you’ll find them on nightlife websites like Clubplanet and CoolJunkie. But the important thing is, they’re a great way to get into the club, even though some bouncers will try and pull a quick one by saying there is no guest list. If that happens, simply keep your cool and explain your situation at the door, you may get lucky and they’ll just let it slide.

No Cover Charge

The great thing about being on a guest list is that there’s absolutely no cover charge. Yes, there are some lists that only entitle you to get a discounted rate at the door; however, the majority of them get you in for free. It does boggle us as to why these establishments decide to charge someone at the door (that is unless there’s a big name DJ serving up the sound), because aren’t we paying enough at the bar. That’s why guest lists are great. There will be fewer problems at the door and more money in your pocket at the end of the night.

Facebook is Your Friend

If you’re like any of us here at Clubplanet, then you’re getting pretty tired of getting millions of E-vites through Facebook. But what you have to realize is that these are great ways to find guest lists. Yes, the guy who keeps throwing messages in your inbox has never met you before, but he can definitely get you in the club. That’s what they want! They want you to come to them, ask them for entry, and they’ll get you in. You get in for free, and he gets paid for doing so. Easy as that! Next time you’re looking to get into a club that’s known to give you a tough time at the door, try Facebook, you never know what you’ll find.
Be Patient

This is important, and very important so be sure to either tattoo this on your arm or just write it on a post-it and keep it in your wallet. Always make sure to keep your cool. People who lose it behind the velvet rope for any problem that arises are almost guaranteed to not make it inside the club. Why? Because a lot of the people working the door either A) are on a power trip or B) hate their jobs. This means that they love playing with your emotions. So always keep your cool and they’ll appreciate it. If some guy gets heated because his name wasn’t on the list, he’s probably going to be remembered at this place, meaning the chances of coming back next weekend are slim to none. Now, if your name doesn’t happen to be on the list, and you’re pretty sure it is, keep your cool and simply try and have a chat with the door manager or bouncer. Being polite, friendly and respectful will get you far, very far. Sometimes they may even acknowledge a mistake they’ve made and you can get into the club without a fee, and quick possibly with some drink tickets in hand.
Whatever You Do, Don’t Dog the Doorman

Yes, he does stand there thinking he’s the toughest, meanest more badass individual on the planet, and even though you could be positive that he isn’t, or that you’re pretty sure you could kick his ass, this guy should always be seen as the gatekeeper. Not only does he have the power to pick and choose who comes in, but he could also make you look like a d*** in a matter of seconds. The door manager at the club (who usually holds the clipboard, and sometimes is a bouncer too) should be considered your best friend. Now, don’t try and be too friendly because they can smell the bullshit a mile away, just be yourself, stay cool and make sure he knows you’re there. I’ll give you a couple of scenarios:

Scenario A
Joe stands in line for the club and finally reaches the front. When he gets there he starts asking the doorman questions, “What’s taking so long?” throwing in some smartass comments, “You guys should work on getting this line to move faster,” or “He got in, why can’t I?” Comments like these will lead to two things for Joe. First, he can definitely be embarrassed by something said by the doorman, and this would be in front of the rest of the line. Then, there’s also the possibility of not getting in the club that night or any other, chances are this doorman is the only one for the venue.

Scenario B
Joe stands in line for the club and finally reaches the front. He salutes the doorman with a simple, “How’s it going?” Doesn’t get a reply, but at least the doorman knows he’s there. After a few minutes he’ll notice that you’re standing there (hopefully with a girl on your arm) and he’ll let you know that it’ll only be a few more minutes. Although most of these guys can be ass*****, a majority of them do like to be professional and will acknowledge your wait. Then, just like that, he’ll unlock the rope and let you right in.
That does it for our 5 tips to get past the velvet rope. We’re not saying that these are guaranteed tips to get you into the club, there are those venues that are just too good for themselves and you really have to know a friend of a friend to get in. However, it’s good advice that will definitely help your chances.

Source: ClubPlanet.com

This Friday Illustrious Culture and Chii Clothing get together throw a great party at Theatro. People are referring this spot as “the old reserve spot with an excellent face lift”. Yes, Theatro replaced the old and famous Reserve. Now fully redesigned Theatro invites Chicago crowd for a great time and luxurious atmosphere. Illustrious Culture and Chii clothing will feature their own DJs.

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(312) 266-1900
http://www.crobar.com/
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(312) 266-1900
http://www.crobar.com/

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