Its no secret that December can be a difficult month ironically, at times, a little lacking in exuberance. I forgot about them In the book Hot Stuff: Disco and the Remaking of American Culture, author Alice Echols wrote that Jayson came the closest to franchising his disco into the McDonalds of the glitter-ball world. var m = document.title + " Page was updated on " + document.lastModified; Club Plaques of the 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, Please don't pirate my pictures or text. A year ago Mr. Schrager and his partner opened the Enchanted Garden in Douglaston, Queens. Nancy Breen and Pete Lazos listen to a band at The Brokerage in Bellmore on Sept. 12, 1989. What do you remember most about the disco era? The plaques were usually made of aluminum, but sometime bronze was used. He asked my permission. At the fancy discos people either have to hustle or watch others hustle. disco in Huntington Station. I came with left over - it hadn't been the best show for jeep stuff. I have had the Nestle Aero bar,. Born there in November 1964. the world hasnt been the same since. All Rights Reserved, $$. I have had the Nestle Aero bar,. I got them from him right See more images of the 1970s disco scene at. Long Island has long been renowned for its happening nightlife, with an impressive selection of trendy nightspots drawing crowds of hip youngsters each weekend. Meisler moved to New York in the late 70s and worked at various go-go bars in the city, where occasionally I brought my camera, and after working at the bars, Id go out to discos and after-hours clubs. But the breakthrough year for disco came when Hollywood decided to get in on the action in 1977. Cant remember where it was, buy my best friend had her grammer school graduation party held there back in 79. // End -->, Other plaque sites of merit: Meisler has made a career capturing life in Bushwick, New York City,and this series takes the citys famed disco nightlife as its muse. In addition to Neptunes, Hampton Bays circa 2002 also offeredneighboring Summers, as well as Foggy Goggle, Canoe Place Inn, Amber (which was renamed twice, to Brazil, and Ohm), Turtle Bay, Beach Bar all in Hampton Bays and East Quogue while Seven and Surf Club were draws in Westhampton Beach. Behold, then, the perfect uplifting surprise for a Monday morning from Meryl Meisler 's latest exhibition and book, SASSY 70s NYC, which is currently showing at Midoma Gallery in New York. Places dedicated only to partying, and not much more. Privacy Policy |Terms of service |Subscription terms |Your ad choices |Cookie Settings |California Privacy Rights |About Us |Contact Newsday |Reprints & permissions |Advertise with Newsday |Help. photos of what it was like when I started digging into the stacks of stuff for the car club members. of American Speed Vinny Maggio Jr., manager of Neptune Beach Club from 1990 to 2013, recalls that going to Neptunes during the '90s and 2000s was like a rite of passage.". By 78 I was the manager of Apple & Eves, a disco in Huntington. Neptunes sat only a few dozen feet or so from the ocean. a smaller place and the wife says I've got to get rid of this stuff. Remember them all. Lights, Computer Technology, & other Merchandise For Sale. He wanted to know There were groups of guys who Id drool over as I watched them dance like b-boys, referring to those who incorporated flips, tricks and complicated maneuvers into their moves. I graduated high school in 77.