Nectarine Ballroom
- January 17, 2001
- Rated 3 of 5 by
kylebarber from Seattle, Washington
The Nectarine Ballroom is the main dance club in the Ann Arbor area, and is particularly popular with gay men on Tuesday and Friday nights. But whenever you go you'll find a fairly pansexual crowd in this liberal college town. The music and club itself is kind of retro in feel, which appeals to the younger college kids and was nice for me after spending too much time in the oppressive clubs of New York. There is a certain live and let live feeling in the Nectarine, which really is a reflection of the town as a whole, in my opinion.
From journal Michigan: Ann Arbor
Editor Pick
the Nectarine
- July 24, 2000
- Rated 3 of 5 by
Scott from Holland, Michigan
Dark, sparkly, and out of control. The Nectarine is one of those places that you never know what will happen next. Music varies by the night. They have a retro night (80's music), industrial hardcore night, Euro-disco night, and a couple of gay nights. Each draws its own crowd but the most fun, whether you're gay or straight, is on gay night. Most rules of social etiquette go out the window, clothing ocassionally becomes optional on the dance floor, and everybody is out to have a good time. There are two dance floors. The main floor is obvious and the second is down a staircase behind the main stage. Below heavy base beats rule. Trip-hop, trance and heavy mixing are common themes. It is dark and seedy (which can be a good atmosphere for a club), but lacks the high energy of the main floor.
Dress is anywhere from casual to grungey to wild and extravagant. You should be comfortable in anything but don't be afraid to dress up. They are open until 2am most nights and if homophobia has the best of you you can ask what night it is before going in. It should be posted outside the door.
From journal What About Ann Arbor?