Credited with opening the first disco, she built an empire of glittering playgrounds for the Beautiful People in Paris, New York and beyond.
Tag: Bars and Nightclubs
Régine, Whose Discotheque Gave Nightlife a New Dawn, Dies at 92
Credited with opening the first disco, she built an empire of glittering playgrounds for the Beautiful People in Paris, New York and beyond.
No More ‘Have a Nice Day’: Lviv Learns to Live With War
Ukraine’s cultural capital, the western city of Lviv, is trying to adjust to being on the fringes of war and at the center of massive displacement.
Cameroon Nightclub Fire Kills at Least 16
The blaze was caused by explosions from fireworks used in the venue, the government said in a statement reported by news agencies.
English Island Seeks a Landlord-King Who Likes Solitude, Seals and Beer
On Piel Island, winters are wet, travel is limited, and the solitary pub crowns the landlord king or queen under a shower of beer.
Singapore charges a man accused of lending out his vaccination record, and other international news.
A 65-year-old used the records of a 37-year-old to pretend he had been fully vaccinated, court indictments said.
Why a Times Reporter Keeps Writing About Dive Bars
Attracted to the grit, equality and community of those modest watering holes, a Times reporter has worked them into his coverage.
Why a Times Reporter Keeps Writing About Dive Bars
Attracted to the grit, equality and community of those modest watering holes, a Times reporter has worked them into his coverage.
Finland’s Prime Minister Apologizes for Clubbing After Covid Exposure
Prime Minister Sanna Marin said she should have “double-checked the guidance” after someone in her government tested positive for the coronavirus.
Samba, Cachaça and Pickled Eggs: ‘Dirty Feet’ Bars Are ‘Essence of Rio’
A cross between a dive bar and a greasy spoon, Rio de Janeiro’s beloved (and proudly filthy) hole-in-the wall joints are some of the most democratic spaces in a deeply unequal city.