At the end of January, a new gay club in Ottawa will flash its tail feathers!
For the past three months producers have been preparing for the debut of The Flamingo on Jan 28.
The bar has the financial backing of Ottawa entertainment guru Aydin Kharaghani, of York Entertainment. York Entertainment is one of the city’s club powerhouses, with a stable of nightclubs that includes The Cabin, The Drink and On Tap in the Byward Market. The Flamingo marks Kharaghani’s first foray into gay clubs.
Programming will reportedly run the gamut, from dance to live acoustic music. Each producer has his own night. Provost was tapped for Flamingo Live on Fridays, where, he says, the club will turn into a jazz lounge, echoing the main concept behind the bar.
Since I moved to Ottawa I have listened to people complain that there are no interesting gay venues in this city.
With this announcement, I am now hearing people complain that it won't last, that no new gay bars ever last, that it will likely be horrible.
OK PEOPLE ... I, for one, am happy to give this place a chance, if for no other reason than because it is an alternative to CP! And frankly, a bit of jazz while I am having a drink and hanging out with friends sounds great to me! So, please, keep an open mind.
Once it opens, I will keep you posted on my reactions to it's format.
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