Ziegfields/Secrets Washington DC

[Guest countryboywny]

I got an "update" email from Ziegfields/Secrets (sp?) in Washington DC, stating that they are opening their new club on Friday, Feb 13.

 

Are there any locals who can verify this? I've been waiting a long time! }(

[+ ArVaGuy]

Here's a link from the Washington Blade that indicates the plans to open on Feb 13 are still moving forward.

 

 

http://www.washingtonblade.com/2009/2-6/news/localnews/14054.cfm

[Guest ReturnOfS]

Here's the webpage that says they are opening this Friday http://www.secretsdc.com/

[Karl-G]

Thanks much for the information. Sounds good! I will check it out in a few weeks. It will be interesting to read early reviews before I get there.

[Karl-G]

Anyone at Opening?

 

Did anyone go to the opening last night?

[Guest ReturnOfS]

RE: Anyone at Opening?

 

Yep, it was great!

[baltimore observer]

RE: Anyone at Opening?

 

I was there. About 20 dancers in rotating 20 minute sets on the huge second floor. Recognized at least 4 of them from the old Secrets.

 

Drag show with Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Ross, Monet Dupree, and others started ON TIME at 11 PM. Ella opened the show with "Star Spangled Banner."

 

Big crowd. Arrive at 9 PM and waited in line 15 minutes to get to the front door.

[Karl-G]

Thanks!

 

Thanks much for the reports. It sounds good and promising.

 

As long as you know, could you please tell us

 

1. Is there a cover charge?

2. Is there more than one stage upstairs?

3. How many guys dance at one time?

4. Are tips given to guys while they are onstage?

5. Are there any private booths for lap dances?

6. What is the neighborhood like? Are there any

other businesses in the area?

 

Thank you.

[Guest ReturnOfS]

RE: Thanks!

 

>Thanks much for the reports. It sounds good and promising.

>

>As long as you know, could you please tell us

>

> 1. Is there a cover charge?

 

$10

 

> 2. Is there more than one stage upstairs?

 

Yes, at least 8 if you count the two bars

 

> 3. How many guys dance at one time?

 

At least 10

 

> 4. Are tips given to guys while they are onstage?

 

yes

 

> 5. Are there any private booths for lap dances?

 

No unfortunately.

 

> 6. What is the neighborhood like? Are there any

> other businesses in the area?

 

Not too far away from the old location, but the area is a little desolute. Theres a small str8 club nearby and a big building that looks like the HQ of some company.

 

>

>Thank you.

[Karl-G]

Eager to Visit

 

Thank you. That is very helpful information. I am eager to visit the club.

[Guest PWIT]

RE: Thanks!

 

below may help fill give some idea of the venue...

 

Article from 5 Feb announcing the opening - has pictures of the setup:

http://www.metroweekly.com/nightlife/clublife/?ak=4038

 

Some pictures from the grand opening:

http://www.metroweekly.com/nightlife/directory/?vk=40

[baltimore observer]

RE: Thanks!

 

There were several photographers snapping on Friday night at the grand opening, so I suspect there will be numerous photos in this coming weekend's (February 20) issues of the Metro Weekly and Washington Blade.

 

Did not see any photographers on Saturday night.

[fedssocr1]

RE: Thanks!

 

I don't see any photos from the grand opening at this link. They have photos from the old club.

[Guest PWIT]

RE: Thanks!

 

>I don't see any photos from the grand opening at this link.

>They have photos from the old club.

 

Sure enough, they are not there any more. I searched around the sight to see if I could where they moved, but no luck.

[Guest PWIT]

RE: Thanks!

 

The pictures are back:

http://www.metroweekly.com/scene/index.php?k=1145