DC10, a new “first-class lounge” at 940 Lincoln St., is set to begin boarding passengers tonight for its maiden flight.
The club is modeled after a DC10 airplane: Details include a front door modeled after a plane’s entry hatch, plus curved booths and flat-screen TVs installed in airplane “windows” which will be programmed with skyscapes and images of takeoffs, flights, and landings. Even the invites to tonight’s opening bash suit the mood, fashioned into boarding passes for a first class, one-way trip.
“We want to bring a different culture in here,” said Kostas Kouremenos, DC10’s co- owner and entertainment director. “The goal is to provide customers with the feeling of being on board and flying, from the oval portal at the entrance to the wing shape of the bar and the plane-like arches of the white cabanas.
The DC10 theme doesn’t stop with the décor. Look for flights of wine and vodka, and clever cocktails such as the International, the Red Eye, the Non Stop and the signature DC10 cocktail, named the Flight 940 ($7) after the club’s address, made with vodka, blue curacao, lemon juice, and served in signature “aerodynamic” stemless glassware.
And during the nightly “Mile High Club” happy hour from 4 to 8 p.m., you’ll find international nibbles that range from fruit platters to steak salads.
“The coolest part is the stage,” said Kouremenos. “That’s our surprise element for performances.” In the rear of the 400-capacity lounge is a full-size stage, which can be hidden behind a 22-foot film screen. They can project images of exotic locations or retract the screen to reveal live music, dance, vaudeville and burlesque performances.
Nightly entertainment starts with “Live” on Mondays, when local bands take the stage. Tuesday nights bring “Body Language,” a weekly ladies’ night where the white décor will be flooded with pink lights and resident DJ Walt White breaks out the hip-hop, pop, and euro house hits. Wednesday nights features local artists, Thursdays bring an international dance vibe with “Passport,” and each weekend the club will focus its music and visuals on a specific destination, starting with the Spanish party island of Ibiza.
On Sundays they’ll invite the service industry for a weekly fashion event, and Kouremenos will jump behind the decks to hold down a weekly gig as DJ Kostas K.
And a side of rock ‘n’ roll
Bring on the barbecue, served straight up with a side of rock ‘n’ roll. Sunday afternoons at the Larimer Lounge are a happening hangout as the summertime Punk Rock Barbecue series continues.
This Sunday, Munly and the Lew Lewis Harlots take the stage around 6:30 p.m. with Born in the Flood, The Laylights, Out on Bail, Local 33 and others. The $8 show starts at 1 p.m., so come prepared to nab a burger off the grill and throw back a couple of cold beers. 2721 Larimer St., 303-291-1007.
Cowpokes and Irishmen
Irish Roots & Cowboy Boots – that’s the theme for this year’s 12th annual Colorado Irish Festival, which starts tonight and runs through Sunday at Clement Park (7306 W. Bowles Ave.) in Littleton.
Look for plenty of cowboy hats mixed into the crowd this weekend as they explore the musical influences of traditional Irish folk tunes on the music of the American West.
Tonight’s “Cowboy Ceili” features crossover bands such as Cowboy Celtic and the Corn Beef Wranglers, with several other twangy artists sprinkled in amongst the weekend’s many traditional and modern Irish-influenced bands. Expect a wide variety, ranging from the original rock sound of the The Elders, the traditional Irish drinking songs performed by Gobs O’Phun, to the punked-up folk of the Potcheen Folk Band.
Tickets are $5 for tonight’s show, and $10 in advance/$12 at the gate for the weekend festival; call 303-561-4007 or visit www.coloradoirishfestival.org for details.
Kat Valentine writes about nightlife Fridays in 7Days. Reach her at kat@kingproduction.com or call 303-820-1568.
