Thaxton Speakeasy, Grand Opening, 11/22/08

The Thaxton Building on Olive Street showcased its new lounge Saturday night, the Thaxton Speakeasy.
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The barista near the entrance welcomed party-goers with style and a simple, prohibition-esque bar menu.
The barista near the entrance welcomed party-goers with style and a simple, prohibition-esque bar menu.
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Dancing ladies.
Dancing ladies.
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A more modern (and sometimes feminine) zoot suit couture could be seen throughout the party
A more modern (and sometimes feminine) zoot suit couture could be seen throughout the party
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The main floor/entrance to the 3-level bar.
The main floor/entrance to the 3-level bar.
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DJ spinning dance tracks in the lower level
DJ spinning dance tracks in the lower level
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Upper level partiers looking ganster.
Upper level partiers looking ganster.
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Many patrons got dolled up prohibition-era-style for the party.
Many patrons got dolled up prohibition-era-style for the party.
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A couple looking boss.
A couple looking boss.
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The party underground.
The party underground.
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Past and present mixed with these friends on the main level
Past and present mixed with these friends on the main level
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There are plenty of places to relax in the basement level.
There are plenty of places to relax in the basement level.
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The décor of the beautiful and historic building celebrates its art deco past.
The décor of the beautiful and historic building celebrates its art deco past.
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Ladies drinking before a Vargas-laden backdrop.
Ladies drinking before a Vargas-laden backdrop.
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