In night-life-speak, “exclusive” is a word that’s losing its meaning. It gets thrown around in all kinds of unwarranted situations.
Example: “Come to Bar A and get an exclusive keepsake!”
Translation: “Come on down and get a plastic necklace that lights up and has a brand- name-vodka logo printed on it somewhere!”
At the Jet Hotel (1612 Wazee St.: 720-897- 6817), a new club is trying to bring back the old definition of exclusivity, and in the most literal way.
Following the lead of private clubs in celebrity-drenched markets like London, New York and Los Angeles, the Jet’s new club, 20, is a members-only enclave in the heart of populist LoDo.
The club opened Saturday by throwing a party for media and members, with champagne and chocolates. Channeling the vibe of a 1930s speakeasy, the club sits on the building’s lower level, and, once again, you’ve got to know somebody to get in.
“The opening of 20 went really well,” says Jordan Bullock, vice president of marketing for Jet Entertainment Group. “Everyone was really impressed with the remodel, the service and the whole concept of a members- only nightclub.”
To get in, members have to flash their official card. They’re allowed to bring friends along, thankfully, to avoid clusters of lonely, yet chic, night owls.
Jet Hotel guests, of course, are instant, if impermanent, members. Beyond that, it’s up to the club’s management and members who gets in the door.
For information on joining the club, call Cassandra at 720-308-2366 or e-mail vip@ .
Classical dance.
Trance-music producer BT is unusual in the electronic-music game. When citing influences, he lists Igor Stravinsky and Claude Debussy among his heroes.
BT — short for Brian Transeau — grew up outside of Washington, D.C., and was pounding out works by Chopin and Bach on piano by age 6. It’s not that other dance-music producers lack musical talent, but the force is strong with this one.
As he got older, he discovered electronic music. After a stint at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, he took off for L.A. to seek his fortune.
Since then, he’s released six albums of original music, including the score and soundtrack to the 2003 Charlize Theron movie “Monster.”
Though he’s often thought of as a DJ, he usually performs his music live — with plenty of computer help. Which is just fine because he writes some of his own software, too.
On Saturday, his travels bring him to Beta (1909 Blake St.; 303-383-1909). Advance tickets are on sale now at . for $10.
Salute to summer.
What a way to bid a fond farewell to the season: On Saturday, Burlesque as It Was presents its “End of Summer Burlesque Luau” at the Oriental Theater (4335 W. 44th Ave.; 303-455-2124).
Reminisce about balmy nights past with mermaids, hula dancers and tap-dancing sailor girls. Sigh as “Elvis and Priscilla” relax on a romantic Hawaiian vacation, and chuckle with Gilligan, Mary Ann and Ginger. Hosted by Big Mama Red, the show promises laughs, music and a little of the old bump-and-grind — just like every Burlesque as It Was performance.
The performance starts at 9 p.m. Saturday, but feel free to come early to check out a “tiki slide show” and art display. Tickets to the Luau are $15. Buy them in advance online at .
Don’t forget to shimmy over to the Tiki Torch Bar (5280 W. 25th Ave.; 303-723-9599) for a pre- and post-party, too.
Let’s hope the weather’s warm on Saturday. Otherwise, that piña colada on the patio is going to be unbearably sad.
