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 By Jack Lepiarz Jan. 1, 2006 About a month ago, I wrote an article about Crush Nightclub, a teens-only club that recently opened in New York City at 539, west 21st street. I took information from an article in the New York Post, and then added my own thoughts on the club. However, I promised myself that I would write an honest review when I had the chance to visit the club. Fortunately, not soon after I wrote the article, I got an e-mail from the club's 17-year-old promoter, Lexi Lehman, who was kind enough to put me on the guest list for the club. I arrived at the club around 9:45 P.M., and slowly soaked in the scene. There was a bar to the left in the dimly lit club atmosphere, which, instead of alcohol, served energy drinks like red bull and vitamin water. On a similar note, instead of passing out drugs, pop rocks and Jelly Belly jelly beans were distributed readily. Between the intimidating bouncer, V.I.P. rooms, bathroom attendant, and go-go dancers (strategically placed on either side of a rather revealing--and distracting--piece of Renaissance art which was, of course, censored in the all the right places), it would be very easy to mistake Crush for a real nightclub. Though many media outlets have claimed that the club is too strict in its door policy, I don't think a single person was turned away from the door last night (which includes some older guests as well). While it does maintain a dress code (No durags, jerseys, boots, or streetwear), it doesn't get out of hand and turn away anyone not dressed like royalty. Basically, as Lehman says, don't wear pajamas, and you'll get in (as long as you pay the 25 dollars to get in). Like any normal club, there were speakers all over Crush, blaring dance music all night long (I left with my ears ringing). One thing that I would change, however, would be to make at least one spot where it was possible to have a conversation. It was hard to act like a professional journalist when I had to ask people to repeat answers two or three times. Otherwise, Crush seems like an excellent place for teens to go and be safe. It's a great place to meet new people (like I did last night), have fun, and relax. While some people (who were over 21) complained about the "lack of a bar," many people were obviously enjoying themselves. "It's a place where teens can be safe." said Lehman, "There's not a bad thing about Crush." While not everyone shared her thoughts, most complaints were usually minor, "The door guy is so cute, but I'm illegal." said Lexi's friend, Rachel Lauren. If that's her impression of "the worst thing about Crush," then I'd say that the club is in for some good times. With future events planned, such as "Saturday Night Fever" night on Saturday, January 21st, and "Ladies Night," on Sunday, January 15th, Crush has its teen promoters working hard to advertise what could be an excellent way for New York (and New Jersey, in my case) teens to have fun without going to a high school dance. ------------ About the author: Jack Lepiarz is a senior at Madison High School. Born in Waco, Texas, he lived with the Big Apple Circus for much of his early childhood, eventually moving to Madison, New Jersey, where he now resides. Although he is often described as stubborn and egotistical, he tries to keep an open-mind towards new ideas and treat people the way he would like to be treated. Email: Jackwuzhere42@aol.com Tell a friend about this site! ------------ All articles are EXCLUSIVE to Useless-Knowledge.com and are not allowed to be posted on other websites. ARTICLE THIEVES WILL BE PROSECUTED! |
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