Jacksonville Night Life

[toneloc007]

If you are looking at something around Marks, hopefully you are looking at one of the buildings that has a downstairs and upstairs. I am not sure how you would keep the sound out, but you could have your VIP section upstairs, and your coffee bar/ general public area downstairs. If you can afford it, invest heavily into lighting. Club Paris used to have a  great light show, and I know of no where else in town that replaces that void. I have seen too many places with hodge podge lighting thrown up on trussing that looks like it could fall at any minute. Maybe some ambient LED lighting around the bar areas that change color throughout the night. Also, have a kick butt sign out Front. The only thing about Marks is that their sign is not eye catching enough. And please have one techno night a week..lol No top 40 allowed on techno night.

You must be reading our minds, buddy.  Just to give you an idea, the building we're looking at is 20,000 sq.ft. 2 story.  How about that?

[Dapperdan]

I know  of a few building that you are probably looking at. I am not sure which one it is, but I have some ideas. Also, you should have a guest DJ night for DJs like me who have only had their feet wet in weddings and school dances can have the opportunity to DJ a club for a 30 minute set or something silly like that. There is also the distinct possibility that the guest could suck, so maybe that would be a bad idea..lol

[toneloc007]

I know  of a few building that you are probably looking at. I am not sure which one it is, but I have some ideas. Also, you should have a guest DJ night for DJs like me who have only had their feet wet in weddings and school dances can have the opportunity to DJ a club for a 30 minute set or something silly like that. There is also the distinct possibility that the guest could suck, so maybe that would be a bad idea..lol

When we get to that part, we're thinking that would be great. One of my partners is a DJ himself from England and knows quite a few from this area that would love to get some exposure.  We want to do auditions and get people in to see you guys.  Awesome!!

[Dapperdan]

So i take it beatmixing from The Cupid Shuffle to Billy Jean is only cool for weddings? lol

[Coolyfett]

Hmmm certain heads are lurking and not weighing in... ToneLoc007 I don't think the forum believes you, Or they think you are blowing smoke. Hopefully you are not, but I am noticing some with a high post count not speaking. very very interesting. Interesting indeed.

[toneloc007]

Hmmm certain heads are lurking and not weighing in... ToneLoc007 I don't think the forum believes you, Or they think you are blowing smoke. Hopefully you are not, but I am noticing some with a high post count not speaking. very very interesting. Interesting indeed.

I'm very sure people aren't believing it because its nothing thats been done here.  We are in the process of pitching our idea to several investors.  We have major interests so far.  We are very serious, it'll take time thats for sure, but we are going to do it. 

[CrysG]

IMO we need some sleeker clubs. When I go an visit family up north and go to clubs there it depresses me. I'd like to see a more defined dance area and some area's that are more for sitting. I would also be nice to have some area's that are a little more private that aren't VIP. I know when I when to this place in Philly a while back they had like little cabana like area's. It was nice because you could still see and be seen but have a little bit of privacy to sit and talk to people.

I also think a little more in direction of lighting would look nice too. That's one of the first thing I notice with clubs here. It's so dark. No up lighting, no ambient lighting, nothing.

[tufsu1]

If you are looking at something around Marks, hopefully you are looking at one of the buildings that has a downstairs and upstairs. I am not sure how you would keep the sound out, but you could have your VIP section upstairs, and your coffee bar/ general public area downstairs. If you can afford it, invest heavily into lighting. Club Paris used to have a  great light show, and I know of no where else in town that replaces that void. I have seen too many places with hodge podge lighting thrown up on trussing that looks like it could fall at any minute. Maybe some ambient LED lighting around the bar areas that change color throughout the night. Also, have a kick butt sign out Front. The only thing about Marks is that their sign is not eye catching enough. And please have one techno night a week..lol No top 40 allowed on techno night.

You must be reading our minds, buddy.  Just to give you an idea, the building we're looking at is 20,000 sq.ft. 2 story.  How about that?

can I guess..is it the Bostwick building?

[The Compound]

I would like to see a upscale jazz spot. I think that would be nice for the 25 and up crowd with live jazz bands from all over the country to local jazz bands. Downtown of course. as long as u stay open past 2 o,clock

We are going to be implementing a lounge that is going to be separate from the nightclub.  It itself will be offering very nice atmosphere with music, live bands, and we are targeting mostly live jazz bands.  One of the things that we feel is going to make our place successful is being able to serve liquor 'til 3 a.m...and yes it can be done..already approved. 

Sorry, but Im calling shenanigans on already being approved to serve liquort til 3am and you dont even have a building yet.

[David]

What's the loophole for serving afterhours? Aren't private clubs that require you to have a membership able to pull this off?

[toneloc007]

What's the loophole for serving afterhours? Aren't private clubs that require to have a membership able to pull this off?

There is a $10,000 fee for being able to serve 'til 3a.m.  I know the person that handles the area of liquor licenses and was informed that we can serve til 3 a.m. for that fee.  Maybe if people did some more research they'd find out more than just assuming things.

[David]

No assumption here, just thirsty for the knowlege.

I've been to a few places that serve all night in Brooklyn, NY that make you sign up as a member before entering the club. They also make you swear you're in no way affiliated with the NYPD sooo, i'm thinking there might have been more than drinking going on there.

Interesting about the fee for serving until 3am though, I didn't know anything about that.

[The Compound]

What's the loophole for serving afterhours? Aren't private clubs that require to have a membership able to pull this off?

There is a $10,000 fee for being able to serve 'til 3a.m.  I know the person that handles the area of liquor licenses and was informed that we can serve til 3 a.m. for that fee.  Maybe if people did some more research they'd find out more than just assuming things.

Im still calling shenanigans.. Liquor licenses in Duval County cost around the $200,000 range, if it was only $10,000 more to serve for an hour more, why wouldnt most bars in Jacksonville do it?  Show me where this is stated. So far you're just blowing smoke.  Can anyone tell me a bar in Jax that serves liquor til 3am?  hmmm.

[Ocklawaha]

Brand new and ready to wow the world after a coat of paint.

Of course the old hippie - transit monster is going to have a twisted view. WELL? Imagine down in Green Cove Springs where the classic coastal cruisers Cape May and Cape ?? are laid up in storage. These are the classic overnight steamships of the early 1900's. The difference is, these two were built BRAND NEW in 2001 and 2002. They were to be part of the company that runs the Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen, but the red ink got too deep too quick and they were cut off, I understand they were never even used! Would they clear the Shands bridge in Green Cove Springs? If so here is my idea of "night life in JAX"...

Tourists and locals arrive at the downtown Union Terminal in small clusters and groups. About 5:00 pm they start making their way to the chartered streetcars waiting at the depot. Destination curtins read "JACKSONVILLE LANDING - UNION TERMINAL" In front of the landing the grand "old" rivership Cape May is busy being stocked with last minute catering trucks and suppliers. Flags flap in the breeze as American Coach pulls in with 1/2 of the Silver Meteor passenger count from Amtrak group sales. Music plays, drinks flow and by sunset the big ship is slowly slipping up stream toward Sanford. Sanford is still several hundred miles of beautiful riverfront, and a half dozen stops. It would be late tomorrow afternoon when the ship docks at the City Marina. In Sanford, more people boarded dedicated cruise buses for the resorts of central Florida. But all agreed that the last 25 hours was incredible. A quick turn around and the boat is ready for cleaning and another load of rail passengers.

The numbers on these two busy ships have rocketed Jacksonville's total cruise numbers to just behind Miami and Port Everglades. The thing to do? The Place to be? The date of a lifetime? Just follow the crowds...

OCKLAWAHA

[blizz01]

The other ship is The Cape Cod Light - I believe that they were both built in JAX by Atlantic Marine.  This could really start a whole new thread.....

Update:

In 2007 the American Coastal Voyages (ACV) website stated that "ACV will continue to, develop its planned US and international itineraries, land operations as well as set pricing and marketing strategies. The ships, one launching in spring 2008 and the other early 2009 will undergo a process of reconditioning and refurbishment to meet the high standards we know our cruise guests will expect."