By Netera Landar
Stepping into the Midnight Cabaret, one senses meticulous attention to detail in the venue’s setting. Realistic details draw guests to the dance floor. Gold-flocked wallpaper, thick red drapery, and patterned red rugs create an elegant décor. Art Deco features create excitement, almost as if the cabaret has a life of its own. Descending tube lighting casts puddles of light on the wooden bar. Private booths are perfect for an intimate conversation with your partner or a first date. Bottles of wine and liquor await you on the gold-rimmed tables. Tiny stars shower down from the lights above.
On the night of my visit to this adult-themed club, DJ Morpheous Dorchester and his host, Melita, entertained us, as did DJ Tattoo De La Buzz and his host, Lilly De Buzz. Be aware that it is on the “hot” scale, so you may see things that typically occur in private rooms. The streamed songs were interesting and familiar, with a few humorous ones mixed in.
I had teleported here once before but returned after receiving an invitation from Melita at a dance I attended with M. Melita, one of three managers at the cabaret, did a great job promoting the club. This is what she had to say.
Midnight Cabaret celebrated its fifth Anniversary in August. Two people with very different skill sets created the venue.
“Crienelien Lythi has wonderful building skills and excellent thematic taste, especially when it comes to creating detailed and realistic environments, while NikopolMcMilan had been a DJ in real life for many years,” explained Melita. “They brought those two talents together and created a place where DJs could share their music, and people could simply come, relax, and enjoy themselves.”
The cabaret has grown since the day it opened its doors. Melita said most of the venue’s realism and detail comes from Crienelien’s work.
“She is the one who puts so much thought into the environment and all those little details that make the cabaret feel like an actual place rather than simply a venue for music,” said Melita. “The setting has a vintage cabaret feeling, but we don’t try to tie ourselves too strictly to one particular year or decade. It’s more about creating an atmosphere that feels timeless, yet elegant and friendly.”
Calvin, Lilly, and Melita currently make up the management team. Their primary goal is to make sure everything runs smoothly. That includes the entertainment schedule, who is performing, and everything else that needs organizing for each set. Melita said that the hosts are also an important part of the experience.
“They welcome people, keep the conversation going, and make the venue feel friendly rather than just being a place where music is played. We have an entire cadre of hosts; some of them host for a particular person, others fill in as necessary. Everyone jumps in to help when someone is out due to real life,” she said.
The Midnight Cabaret features both DJs and regularly scheduled live singers. On Sundays, three to four live singers may perform, offering different experiences.
“A DJ can take you on a two-hour musical journey, while a live singer brings something much more personal and spontaneous to the room,” she said.
Expanding from a few sets a day to 10 hours a day has increased attendance and the variety of DJs and their musical styles.
“It can be exhausting! Ten hours of programming doesn’t just happen by itself. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, which is one of the reasons we have three managers,” said Melita. “We share the work and make sure someone is always around to keep things running. It’s a lot of work, but when you see a busy dance floor and people having a genuinely good time, it makes it worthwhile.”
Melita said there are a number of regular DJs, and they don’t all sound the same. The DJs select their own music and are creative with their sets. She said you might hear EDM one day, rock or pop another, and jazz, soul, electro swing, or something completely unexpected. Some have entertained at the cabaret for a while and bring their followers.
I asked Melita what people should expect when they come to this adult venue.
“First of all, they should expect good music and friendly people,” she told me. “People are greeted by name and often with ‘welcome back’ or ‘welcome home,’ and the venue feels very inclusive.”
Melita said that the staff doesn’t rely on gestures or scripted interactions to create an adult-venue atmosphere. What happens there comes naturally through conversation, music, and people simply enjoying each other's company. They return to dance and listen to a particular DJ, to meet people, or simply to spend a couple of hours among friends. Melita said that she hopes they leave feeling they had a good time rather than just visiting another club.
Asked if they have themed parties, Melita explained that themes are based on the calendar or what they feel like creating at the time.
The venue is promoted on Discord, Showbuzz, Facebook, Flickr, and Second Life events. DJs, hosts, and regular visitors help spread the word.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Candy%20Island/217/146/2813
Netera Landar
Stepping into the Midnight Cabaret, one senses meticulous attention to detail in the venue’s setting. Realistic details draw guests to the dance floor. Gold-flocked wallpaper, thick red drapery, and patterned red rugs create an elegant décor. Art Deco features create excitement, almost as if the cabaret has a life of its own. Descending tube lighting casts puddles of light on the wooden bar. Private booths are perfect for an intimate conversation with your partner or a first date. Bottles of wine and liquor await you on the gold-rimmed tables. Tiny stars shower down from the lights above.
On the night of my visit to this adult-themed club, DJ Morpheous Dorchester and his host, Melita, entertained us, as did DJ Tattoo De La Buzz and his host, Lilly De Buzz. Be aware that it is on the “hot” scale, so you may see things that typically occur in private rooms. The streamed songs were interesting and familiar, with a few humorous ones mixed in.
I had teleported here once before but returned after receiving an invitation from Melita at a dance I attended with M. Melita, one of three managers at the cabaret, did a great job promoting the club. This is what she had to say.
Midnight Cabaret celebrated its fifth Anniversary in August. Two people with very different skill sets created the venue.
“Crienelien Lythi has wonderful building skills and excellent thematic taste, especially when it comes to creating detailed and realistic environments, while NikopolMcMilan had been a DJ in real life for many years,” explained Melita. “They brought those two talents together and created a place where DJs could share their music, and people could simply come, relax, and enjoy themselves.”
The cabaret has grown since the day it opened its doors. Melita said most of the venue’s realism and detail comes from Crienelien’s work.
“She is the one who puts so much thought into the environment and all those little details that make the cabaret feel like an actual place rather than simply a venue for music,” said Melita. “The setting has a vintage cabaret feeling, but we don’t try to tie ourselves too strictly to one particular year or decade. It’s more about creating an atmosphere that feels timeless, yet elegant and friendly.”
Calvin, Lilly, and Melita currently make up the management team. Their primary goal is to make sure everything runs smoothly. That includes the entertainment schedule, who is performing, and everything else that needs organizing for each set. Melita said that the hosts are also an important part of the experience.
“They welcome people, keep the conversation going, and make the venue feel friendly rather than just being a place where music is played. We have an entire cadre of hosts; some of them host for a particular person, others fill in as necessary. Everyone jumps in to help when someone is out due to real life,” she said.
The Midnight Cabaret features both DJs and regularly scheduled live singers. On Sundays, three to four live singers may perform, offering different experiences.
“A DJ can take you on a two-hour musical journey, while a live singer brings something much more personal and spontaneous to the room,” she said.
Expanding from a few sets a day to 10 hours a day has increased attendance and the variety of DJs and their musical styles.
“It can be exhausting! Ten hours of programming doesn’t just happen by itself. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, which is one of the reasons we have three managers,” said Melita. “We share the work and make sure someone is always around to keep things running. It’s a lot of work, but when you see a busy dance floor and people having a genuinely good time, it makes it worthwhile.”
Melita said there are a number of regular DJs, and they don’t all sound the same. The DJs select their own music and are creative with their sets. She said you might hear EDM one day, rock or pop another, and jazz, soul, electro swing, or something completely unexpected. Some have entertained at the cabaret for a while and bring their followers.
I asked Melita what people should expect when they come to this adult venue.
“First of all, they should expect good music and friendly people,” she told me. “People are greeted by name and often with ‘welcome back’ or ‘welcome home,’ and the venue feels very inclusive.”
Melita said that the staff doesn’t rely on gestures or scripted interactions to create an adult-venue atmosphere. What happens there comes naturally through conversation, music, and people simply enjoying each other's company. They return to dance and listen to a particular DJ, to meet people, or simply to spend a couple of hours among friends. Melita said that she hopes they leave feeling they had a good time rather than just visiting another club.
Asked if they have themed parties, Melita explained that themes are based on the calendar or what they feel like creating at the time.
The venue is promoted on Discord, Showbuzz, Facebook, Flickr, and Second Life events. DJs, hosts, and regular visitors help spread the word.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Candy%20Island/217/146/2813
Netera Landar
