(~*~)
Hello,
I will try to keep this short for those with a short attention span...
I grew up in Calgary, Alberta and remember what the nightlife was like back then, and I got to re-visit some clubs when I lived out there again back in 2006/ 2007. I recall many across Ontario in various bigger and smaller cities/ towns, and have fond memories of a few in Toronto.
Club Abstract (Kitchener) is a favourite nightclub of many, and my personal favourite - compared to many across Canada!Yes I have purposely compared for many aspects of within the bar, and it's possible extension(s) outside.
These included the following criteria:
~ friendliness of the clientele, staff, and owner(s).
~ the general atmosphere.
~ what music style(s) are played, and if the songs get cut off.
~ how much dance floor space.
~ how many rooms/ spaces within that people can gather.
~ recreation other than just dancing.
~ how many bars to get a drink at.
~ if there is a smoking area.
~ parking space, and the distance to/ from the club.
~ and of course how easy is it to access the location - Example: Kensington Market (T.O.) - not so easy to get to for parking, or if you have never been there before.
The results:
MANY do not even come close to what Club Abstract here in Kitchener has to offer! A disappointment for sure, especially counting London, and Toronto, Ontario.
Chris E. S. (*@^@*)
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Hello,
I will try to keep this short for those with a short attention span...
I grew up in Calgary, Alberta and remember what the nightlife was like back then, and I got to re-visit some clubs when I lived out there again back in 2006/ 2007. I recall many across Ontario in various bigger and smaller cities/ towns, and have fond memories of a few in Toronto.
Club Abstract (Kitchener) is a favourite nightclub of many, and my personal favourite - compared to many across Canada!Yes I have purposely compared for many aspects of within the bar, and it's possible extension(s) outside.
These included the following criteria:
~ friendliness of the clientele, staff, and owner(s).
~ the general atmosphere.
~ what music style(s) are played, and if the songs get cut off.
~ how much dance floor space.
~ how many rooms/ spaces within that people can gather.
~ recreation other than just dancing.
~ how many bars to get a drink at.
~ if there is a smoking area.
~ parking space, and the distance to/ from the club.
~ and of course how easy is it to access the location - Example: Kensington Market (T.O.) - not so easy to get to for parking, or if you have never been there before.
The results:
MANY do not even come close to what Club Abstract here in Kitchener has to offer! A disappointment for sure, especially counting London, and Toronto, Ontario.
I have been attending Club Abstract for 22 years now, and I am heartbroken (like many) that it has to come to an end. It has been such an amazing place to call my "home bar", for so long. It has always been a "comfort zone" for me, where I can truly be myself, express my creative O.A.D. (overall appearance designing) ideas freely, where I can "dance like no one is watching" (although I have always been aware that others watch me), and gain friends that truly understand me - at least to some degree.
The people and staff have been amazing throughout it all for so many - "like a family" that's always been there when you need them (whether they have known it or not). Always willing to look out for us, and even stand up for our rights - sometimes when we didn't even know it. A perfect example of this was shown in an article from our local newspaper - The Record.
Quoting it:
" Ibrahim recalled an incident a few years where a regular customer, a man wearing a dress, was dancing in the club. A group of men started to harass him.
The people and staff have been amazing throughout it all for so many - "like a family" that's always been there when you need them (whether they have known it or not). Always willing to look out for us, and even stand up for our rights - sometimes when we didn't even know it. A perfect example of this was shown in an article from our local newspaper - The Record.
Quoting it:
" Ibrahim recalled an incident a few years where a regular customer, a man wearing a dress, was dancing in the club. A group of men started to harass him.
So Ibrahim went up to them to see what was going on.
"What seems to be the problem?" Ibrahim asked them.
"They said 'I can't believe this guy is
wearing a dress,'" Ibrahim said. He was stunned at their attitudes and
asked them to leave.
"If you are so narrow minded that you can't
accept people for who they are then this is not the club for you," he
said."
For these and so many more reasons... I have always had a respect for the bar, the staff, and of course the owner (Ibrahim mentioned here).
For these and so many more reasons... I have always had a respect for the bar, the staff, and of course the owner (Ibrahim mentioned here).
Many have expressed their feelings on Facebook, now it's my turn to do it here! For all that has been given to us "regulars", the non-regulars, and our community through this club I am eternally grateful and I will always cherish the memories! With the club only being leased and not sold, there is still hope for the future.
Tears are flooding
many, the love felt is overflowing, and can be overwhelming. Carrying me into other worlds of
thoughts and wishes for our beloved club (with the music we want), to
come back some day! We can dream about it all we want, but we must accept the facts at the same time. Sadness looms, but so do new beginnings. I thank you all for so much for so many kindnesses and matters of acceptance. That
it's impossible to express how much love I have for this place and the
people here, and how truly grateful I am.
To Michael and Michelle,
I hope you never change from the beautiful positive and awesome people you have always been to us! I know you will spread love wherever you go and through whatever you do. May your paths always be visible, positive, possible, enable creating dreams, and give you wonderful choices! I wish you all the best that life has to offer in your retirement!
You have gained my friendship forever - life & death! (^&~)
(~*~)
Until next round...
Take care & Safe travels!Chris E. S. (*@^@*)
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