Double lines and packed floor space at the new Harem dance club opening, proved that Lansing’s ready to support a New York-style club. The Downtown nightclub officially opened last week and was packed by 10:30 p.m.
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"This place is classy and has a nice ambiance,"said Sally Keiser, 23, as she edged her way to the bar. "I like to go out more in Lansing than East Lansing and this will be a lot of fun."
Caitlan McSweeney, 22, who went to the club to have a few drinks and dance, especially liked the atmosphere.
"I really like the vibe here," she said."It's pretty sweet and they have good music."
Harem, which advertises itself as an "urban lounge" with a Middle Eastern theme, features a huge bar and dance floor, multiple VIP rooms and four, 50-inch high-definition TVs.
Owned by Doug Johns, the club has $30,000 worth of lighting on the dance floor which also has two raised platforms for dancing.
At the entrance, club-goers were met by two doormen and were directed to a coat check. Manager Dave Sell said the club also plans to enforce a dress code.
The inside has original brick walls, plush couches and cushions, a swank-urban feel and lots of space. By 11 p.m. there wasn't an empty table in the place.
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