119 W Edwards St
Litchfield, IL 62056
Montgomery County
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by Laura A. on The fact that I'm reviewing Tenjune will automatically reveal you that even the classic most? exclusive clubs in the City will some day low their expectations and let almost everybody to get in. And don't get me wrong. I'm not supporting exclusivity, as its not a warranty of getting the best "stuff", and I consider myself very very well. I'm great and fabulous not to mention how very good looking I am*. But without a contact to get in, I don't belong to the crowd that this clubs are usually demanding that in many cases I can't be other than really grateful. It happens that the party promoter that I like to contact when I'm in a clubbing craving is now working on Tenjune. On a Saturday night at 1240, people was insanely disorganized surrounding the door with a anxious look to capt the attention of the guys at the door. I don't think it works as still it looks like you need to know someone, which as I mention in this review's headline is not that difficult but it creates the feeling: "how lucky you are if we like you" Said this, is a fact that clubs are like that. You can like it or not. But once inside, if your objective in life is other than to be over-proud on Monday in front your coworkers as you was able to get into "the hottest club in the City" during the weekend, you will judge by yourself and have an opinion about how worth it is to come back. Extremely unworthy. Overcrowded. The music was bad. Girls around jumping crazy just because they are living her dream. Stepping over you. Pushing. Splitting her drinks on my beautiful pants. Pushing me violently against the cute guy behind that nicely embrace me to avoid I finished on the floor saving me of a sure death**. The only cute guy by the way. Guys think you are something that they can just pick up like in the grocery store. Forget style, manners, respectful people, nice looking place, good drinks and the music wasn't good either (yeah I just want to pointed out this fact again) Kiss&Fly or Pink Elephant, sharing some common characteristics, at least play great music, it doesn't look like a cave and I always could find a small spot where I get lose just dancing. -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- * please, keep your comment for yourself. **I'm maybe dramatizing a little bit .. maybe
by jessica t. on 111 Minna was one of the first downtown night spots that I went to - when I first moved to the city. I have to admit that many of my first experiences here were just kinda meh. The crowd just wasn't really my kind of crowd.The music just wasn't my kind of music. The lights were a little too bright. It just wasn't me. But I've come to learn that a venue is more than 1 or 2 similar events which they may host. To really appreciate a venue you have to see it in a variety of different contexts (that being said I'm fully aware that first impressions are often a space's first shot with most). I'm glad that I've been able to see 111 Minna's potential and capability as an event space, through a plethora of different events now; including everything from Spark's Blissful Sugary fundraiser to the SFIAAFF launch party. I was particularly impressed by 111 Minna as a event space when I attended the Suite Jesus event here this past Friday. It was my kind of scene. My kind of music. And though the lights were still a little too bright (which did allow you to see the art though) - it felt right. What makes 111 Minna such a unique and great space: is their size, their gallery potential, their ability to host different music in their partitioned off areas, their accessible location, their bathroom layout, their free water stations, and their staff. 1.) In terms of space - 111 Minna is down to host a large amount of people pretty effortlessly, while still allowing people to breathe and move around. 2.) As far as their gallery - it's constantly rotating with unique art pieces. Some of the art is hit or miss depending on the event coming in, but it's always worth checking out, regardless. 3.) Their split space is impressive and innovative, and allows for those using the space to do so creatively. The sound system is great - and you can easily have two sets of head thumping, rump shaking music going on in the different spaces; without the sounds clashing. Their two bars also help divide up the pushy bar traffic. 4.) Their location is just so on point. Being able to walk to the N Owl/MUNI/BART late at night - is just plain choice. That is all. 5.) Bathroom layout - I love that there's a separate hallway for the bathrooms - where you can leave one party scene - and emerge out into a separate party scene through another door. 6.) Free water stations - especially when I don't have to ask for it - is always appreciated. 7.) Staff. I don't know the staff all too well here, but those that I've met have been laid-back, genuine, fun, and just nice people. Since I first came here (prob all the way back in 2005) the staff doesn't seem to have rotated too much as well, which is always a good sign about a place. I'm sure there are plenty of events that go on at 111 Minna - which may not be your scene. Might even be far from it. But as far as an event venue goes - 111 Minna brings it. They have all of the important elements to make a successful event come into fruition. I just vote for more dimmed lighting - and more reggae dance events. Trust.
