October 15, 2004

Books Hit the Winnipeg Party Scene

The Winnipeg Sun reports that a new nightclub in Winnipeg is tarting up its image with lewd bookishness and go-go dancers dressed as naughty librarians.

New nightclub goes by the book

Going to The Library could become a favourite pastime for local club hoppers. A new nightclub at 115 Bannatyne Ave., The Library, boasts go-go dancers dressed as sexy librarians, servers who will leave contact lenses at home and wear eyeglasses -- if they have them -- and a general aura of naughty bookishness that owner Greg Haasbeek says is inspired by the movie Varsity Blues and Van Halen's Hot for Teacher.

Formerly the site of LotOne15, which Hasbeek also owned, the new club opens Friday after an invitation-only kickoff tonight. Cover is $4.75.

Next time I'm in Winnipeg, I might just have a spare fiver around, for research purposes of course. And the location is right around the corner from my publisher, Turnstone Press. Perhaps the local watering hole might see a few after-hours meetings?

Posted by James Sherrett at October 15, 2004 01:09 AM
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