Nightlyfe - The Lounge Newsletter

GOOD SCENE GOOD MUSIC SPOON CHICAGO

1240 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610 312-642-5522 http://www.spoonchicago.com

This Old Town restaurant/lounge has an swanky industrial feel with modern elements such as wood floors, exposed brick, 18-foot ceilings, low-slung banquettes and leather ottomans. Understated style in the form of masculine brown lounge-seating, burnt orange throw-pillows, large swaths of exposed brick and soaring vaulted ceilings dresses up the lofted space. A state-of-the-art sound system and eight 42-inch high definition plasma TVs provide a chance to watch the game of some late-night videos or movies. Feeling hungry? Fill up on all-American comfort food with flair. Plus, there's an extensive frou-frou drink list, including the Mucho Mango and Spoon Flirt martinis, and bottle service for those coming in with a small group. In the summer, hang out in the garden patio for some prime people watching or play a round of bean bags.

The polished crowd in their twenties is fun and friendly, as are the bartenders and doormen. DJs spin all the good stuff -- old and new soul, R&B and hip-hop sounds that work well with the vibe of the room.

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SECRET LIVE SHOWS BY NBC FEATURING COMMON

NBC Universal took over the management of the websites of its nine owned-and-operated stations last fall that had been operated under contract by Internet Broadcasting. Now, they've re-branded them with a special concert series.

Visitors to the site were asked to take a quiz to "prove" they're locals by answering questions about their city's landmarks; NBC released 10 tickets for two every day for 10 days. Also attending: about 100 Geffen label execs, advertising agency folk and NBC employees.

The 200 lucky winners were told of the "secret" venue the day of the show, and were asked to use a code word to get in. They got a pretty good deal. Common rocked the stage and the mic at the Angel Orensanz Foundation on Norfolk Street last night (December 11). After midnight, Kanye West joined Common onstage.
NBC is doing three "secret" Common shows in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. It's the start of a monthly series of events to support the re-branding effort in NBCU's biggest local markets.

Here is the list of markets/websites to check on upcoming performances. http://www.nbclocalmedia.com/markets

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NEW SHOW COMING TO NIGHTLYFE TV CLUBLAND MIAMI

Nightlyfe TV is pleased to host the exciting digital series Clubland Miami. Clubland takes you inside the epicenter of the hottest party scene in the world - Miami’s South Beach - offering unprecedented access behind the scenes of the nightclub industry at its most competitive. Beyond the velvet rope, through the VIP lounges, past the DJ booth and right into the back office. This is the story of the money, the egos, the catfights and the controversies at the most popular nightclubs in town.