New gay nightclub Prohibition opens at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City
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ATLANTIC CITY — Paint the town rainbow — the gay community is flocking full force back to the city that’s always turned on! Recently Atlantic City's first in-casino gay bar, Prohibition nightclub at Resorts, opened its doors to tremendous hoopla, and with that club’s success came the emergence of another GLBT-themed establishment — one that had been a pioneer during the first giant wave of gay clubs that helped spawn a thriving GLBT community in the seaside resort during the 1970s and 1980s. Can lightning strike twice? The Brass Rail — once part of the Club Tru complex created by John Schultz and partner Gary Hill — will have its formal grand re-opening in a weekend-long affair starting Friday, July 29, with an invite-only party from 7-9pm Friday. After 9pm the club opens to the public, and the fun doesn’t end until Monday, Aug. 1, at 6am. Presented by Stoli vodka, the gala will include an appearance by Claudia DuMont, who will be accompanied by the New York City Strippers, starting midnight Friday. On Saturday at midnight “Faresa” performs, and on Sunday from 9pm-1am guests will be treated to the outlandish antics of Lady La Belle — one of the popular contestants from the recently resurfaced...
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The Maplewood, New Jersey-published FunMaps travel guide — specifically tailored to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) tourism market — is published in 27 markets throughout the United States and Canada. The 2011 FunMaps guide includes the re-launching of an Atlantic City special feature, targeting the gay and lesbian traveler. The A.C. special feature is a major component of the Philadelphia/New Hope/Asbury Park/Atlantic City 2011 edition. It is expected that over the next year, more than 300,000 potential travelers will use this FunMaps guide or go to Funmaps.com for information. On the Atlantic City Funmaps page, it states, in part: “Ever evolving, Atlantic City is also on the forefront of the new ‘gay,’ where nightlife blends both ‘mostly gay’ bars and ‘gay nights’ with a plethora of friendly places for all. With the passing of the New Jersey Civil Union law in 2007, many of the resorts have run with the opportunity to accommodate same-sex couples and have also offered ‘OUT’ weekends and events.” FunMaps spotlights participating gay-welcoming retailers, restaurants, attractions and lodging in Atlantic City in a “visitor friendly” format. FunMaps also utilizes quick response (QR) codes and various other mobile media and social technologies, providing readers easy access to additional content...
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1. Robert said... on May 6, 2011 at 10:58AM
“What next, Geoff; Snake Alley, Bloody Mary's, Mama Motts, etc. Will Atlantic City return to the days of the late '60s on New York Avenue & the Boardwalk? Just asking.”
2. Mortimer said... on May 6, 2011 at 11:39AM
“It was an historic night. And the sight of the rainbow flag flying over the property had me standing outside of Resorts bawling my eyes out. Kudos to Dennis Gomes and Joel Ballesteros for making us proud!”
3. Jim said... on May 6, 2011 at 12:11PM
“I am bawling my eyes out also because if I opened a non Gay person club I would be in court for protected classes in some states. When can we just be people without color or life style? Example Gay Club, Black Pres, Women owned etc. Why not just People. As long as we keep sorting people by class or color red or blue the world will always be a mess.”
4. Lori Hoffman said... on May 6, 2011 at 02:02PM
“Geoff,
I certainly remember the Squash Club on the 13th Floor. My father, the legendary local sportswriter Harry Hoffman, was a member of the Squash Club. He sometimes took me there. I remember how cold it was watching my dad play from the balcony above. They had to keep the room at 60 degrees ... brrrrr”
5. Anonymous said... on May 6, 2011 at 09:01PM
“I am straight but so excited for this Atlantic city revolution! The city has needed such a place. I plan to check out the 13th floor with great enthusiasm! Best wishes!”
6. Anonymous said... on May 6, 2011 at 09:01PM
“I am straight but so excited for this Atlantic city revolution! The city has needed such a place. I plan to check out the 13th floor with great enthusiasm! Best wishes!”
7. Eddie L said... on May 7, 2011 at 10:15AM
“Resorts was the first casino to open, it's only befitting that it become the first casino with a GLBT club!!! KUDOS!!! I worked the the Studio 6 in the early '90s, and believe me....this new venue will pack them in!! CONGRATS!!”
8. Patrick McC. said... on May 7, 2011 at 11:02AM
“I am proud of Dennis Gomes for being fearless of what others may think. I believe I can speak for most Gay & Lesbian people to say, we lived through many years of being afraid. Dennis, in a very public way, is helping to strip all the perceived fears away.
With the help and professionalism of Joel Ballesteros, Resorts cannot go wrong with Prohibitions & Diva's in a Man’s World! Hats off to you Joel!!
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9. Sara Clark said... on May 7, 2011 at 10:19PM
“@Jim - as long as there is bias and hatred and discrimination there will be a need to let everyone know exactly what is where...I agree with you....but there is no way I could go into a lot of bars without fear of being threatened either verbally or physically.....and im passable (god I hate that term but again I have to use it to try to get my point across)”
10. Dan H. said... on May 9, 2011 at 12:21PM
“The squash court was not on the 13th floor. That had the Benj. West Room (now prohibition) the Viking Theater and two smaller rooms. The squash court was up on the 14th floor with the executive offices.”
11. Anonymous said... on May 10, 2011 at 12:08PM
“Atlantic City has has some hard financial times recently. It's great that Mr. Gomes and Mr. Ballesteros understand there are many types of people to market. Creating a new brand is about survival in the service market. Reinvention is the word of success in AC. Good luck and much success!!”