Monday, April 28, 2008
LSU Reveille Article
600 Main puts international twist on club scene
University alumni open downtown bar
Lauren Walck
Glowing blue ice cubes pulsed with multi-colored lights to racing reggaeton songs downtown Friday night. The dancing lights and salsa beats dazzled club-goers at Baton Rouge's newest night spot, 600 Main.Located at the corner of Main Street and North Sixth Street, the club opened for the first time Friday. It was a packed house thanks to regulars from the Latin Night or "La Noche Dulce" that has been held at various venues downtown for the past 10 years."We've hopped around from bar to bar, and we finally decided to open up our own place," said Sarah Meighan, University alumna. She co-owns the club with her husband, Jeremy Meighan. "We had a very strong foundation to open a club up; we already have the crowds to support it," said Danny Breaux, University alumnus and owner of the marketing company for the club, Wildflower Productions.The idea for Latin Night came from Jeremy Meighan who is originally from Belize. Once an international student himself, he came to the University after living in Miami. "We're really trying to give [the international students] a place that they can call home," Sarah Meighan said.Thomas Dirks, international studies junior, and has attended Latin Night for about a year. As a former resident of New Orleans, he said the Crescent City is not the only one in Louisiana with a growing Hispanic population.Dirks said wealthy Hondurans sent their kids to school in the southeast United States Hurricane Mitch devastated Honduras in 1998. In fact, the president of Honduras from 1998 to 2002 was a University graduate.The local Honduran population, as well as other Latin American peoples, have kept Latin Night a Baton Rouge staple. Now with a permanent, upscale location, Breaux said he hopes the night continues to grow.The design and decor of the club was inspired by time Jeremy Meighan spent in southern Florida."It's got a very Miami style to it," Breaux said. Meighan said he wanted to bring a little bit of the upscale city to Baton Rouge but not too much.
"I had to hold back a little," he said. "I didn't want to make the people of Baton Rouge feel uncomfortable."The layout of the club consists of a long open room with a stage at one end. Several black leather couches flank one side, while the other side is taken up by the 20-foot bar. The walls of 600 Main are white as a Miami pants suit, which helps highlight the local artwork hanging there. Breaux said the club's goal is to feature work by a different local artist each month. This month features work by Alex Harvie, a University art graduate.Latin Night is only one of the theme nights 600 Main plans to hold. "Sexy Saturday" will feature top-40 dance music and once-a-month fashion shows, and Thursday's "The Social" will feature live international, jazz, funk and soul music. "We're really pushing for art, international and fashion nights, which most places downtown don't do ... except for every once in a while," Sarah Meighan said.Mechanical engineering senior Ashley Hall attended the first Latin Night at 600 Main on Friday. "It was amazing. The place was packed," she said.Hall said 600 Main is different from all the other bars in Baton Rouge and that the $7 cover makes the club perfect for students who want to dress up for a weekend outing."It's perfect for students who want to go to an upscale place because it's so affordable," Hall said.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
225 Magazine
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
225 Magazine April Issue
What's new
By Mary Helen Crumpler
Friday, March 28, 2008
600 Main downtown
Owners Jeremy and Sara Meighan (above) plan to offer a venue for art, fashion and music at this new downtown club. For years the duo has hosted Latin nights and other themed parties around Baton Rouge, and now they have their own place. "People were trying to find us, now they don't have to," Jeremy Meighan says. 600mainbr.com
225 Magazine April Issue
What's new
By Mary Helen Crumpler
Friday, March 28, 2008
600 Main downtown
Owners Jeremy and Sara Meighan (above) plan to offer a venue for art, fashion and music at this new downtown club. For years the duo has hosted Latin nights and other themed parties around Baton Rouge, and now they have their own place. "People were trying to find us, now they don't have to," Jeremy Meighan says. 600mainbr.com
Tigerweekly Article
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Tigerweekly Article
By Kaiya Morrison http://tigerweekly.com/article/02-20-2008/7688
Baton Rouge has fallen back in love with its downtown. Revitalization efforts have brought new businesses, housing and a now thriving nightlife community. The latest addition to entertainment venues comes with the opening of 600 Main, a club named after its location.
Owners of 600 Main, Jeremy and Sara Meighan, have one goal in mind: to create an international portal for unique entertainment experiences. How do they plan to do this? The club, which will be open Wednesday through Saturday evenings, will have different themed nights of events. Each night will offer different cultural experiences, and will highlight a variety of artistic mediums.
"Baton Rouge has a lot to offer, and people aren't seeing that," said Danny Breaux, head of Public Relations for 600 Main. "We're trying to push things that aren't being shown. I believe there are really talented people here who don't have a way to connect socially, and that's what we want to provide."
Breaux became associated with the Meighans three years ago after he opened his own production company, WildFlower Productions, while he was a student at LSU. The Meighans, who he was introduced to by mutual friends, were operating their own company, BabyButterfly Productions.
"They [the Meighans] have been sponsoring Latin nights for 10 years in the Baton Rouge area," Breaux recalled. "They turned me on to the idea, which was something they had stopped doing for a while. I helped them build it back up."
Latin night events have been hosted by both production companies at nearly every major club in Baton Rouge, so it's no surprise this will be one of the themed events at 600 Main. Every Friday night the club will offer "La Noche Dulce." Before the event gets going at 10 p.m., patrons can come an hour prior for free Salsa lessons.
"The club is 21+ every night except for Friday," Breaux said. "On Latin night, it will be 18+. There are a lot of people who are under 21 who love Latin music. We want to let them be a part of this, too."
After dancing the night away on Friday, Saturday will be a bit more subdued because it's all about fashion.
"We have a big stage, and there will be a catwalk for the fashion show nights," Breaux explained. "Each show will feature different boutiques in town. The first one will be with Loft 31, which is located on Perkins. Eutopia Hair Salon will be supporting the event by providing hair and makeup for all the models."
Just as with the Latin night, "Fashion on Main" is another reinvented project of Breaux's.
"My production company was booked to do the after party for 'Hemline,' an LSU organization that held a fashion show at the Shaw Center," Breaux recalled. "I saw the show, and thought to myself, why not put the show and the party together into one night?"
Breaux began hosting fashion shows at The Roux House in November of last year. The shows became a big success, which is why they have been added to the roster of events for 600 Main.
600 Main has scheduled two model and talent call auditions to seek out individuals interested in participating in the events. The first one took place on February 16, and the next one will be on February 23. All interested are asked to come by between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
The purpose of the model and talent audition is to seek out more than just models for the fashion shows. Breaux said it's for all individuals with a unique talent. Some of the talents they are seeking are models, designers, actors, DJs, singers, performers, photographers and anyone with an "outlandish talent."
"Anyone doing something interesting, edgy or off the mainstream path should come by for the Model and Talent call," he said. "The purpose of doing them is more to have a chance to meet everyone doing something interesting."
Artists are especially encouraged to attend as the venue plans to host monthly art shows.
"If we see something we really like, then we want to push that," Breaux said about the art shows. "We have this one long wall with track lighting and a lounge area with couches for the art show nights."
All of the events kicked off with a soft opening on Valentine's night, February 14. The venue hosted a "Red Light, Green Light" party, where single people wore green shirts, people in relationships wore red shirts, and anyone who fell somewhere in the middle wore a yellow shirt.
The official grand opening will then be held on Saturday, March 1.
"There's going to be a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Mayor," Breaux said about the grand opening. "We're calling the night 'Fall in love with 600 Main.'"
In the same tradition of other newly opened clubs in the downtown are, 600 Main will enforce a dress code. However, because there will be so many different events appealing to a wide array of individuals, Breaux said it will be lenient based on the night's events.
"It will be a dressier type of place, but we want to welcome both the artist and the young professional," he said.
To learn more about 600 Main, visit the Web site at www.600mainbr.com.
Tigerweekly Article
By Kaiya Morrison http://tigerweekly.com/article/02-20-2008/7688
Baton Rouge has fallen back in love with its downtown. Revitalization efforts have brought new businesses, housing and a now thriving nightlife community. The latest addition to entertainment venues comes with the opening of 600 Main, a club named after its location.
Owners of 600 Main, Jeremy and Sara Meighan, have one goal in mind: to create an international portal for unique entertainment experiences. How do they plan to do this? The club, which will be open Wednesday through Saturday evenings, will have different themed nights of events. Each night will offer different cultural experiences, and will highlight a variety of artistic mediums.
"Baton Rouge has a lot to offer, and people aren't seeing that," said Danny Breaux, head of Public Relations for 600 Main. "We're trying to push things that aren't being shown. I believe there are really talented people here who don't have a way to connect socially, and that's what we want to provide."
Breaux became associated with the Meighans three years ago after he opened his own production company, WildFlower Productions, while he was a student at LSU. The Meighans, who he was introduced to by mutual friends, were operating their own company, BabyButterfly Productions.
"They [the Meighans] have been sponsoring Latin nights for 10 years in the Baton Rouge area," Breaux recalled. "They turned me on to the idea, which was something they had stopped doing for a while. I helped them build it back up."
Latin night events have been hosted by both production companies at nearly every major club in Baton Rouge, so it's no surprise this will be one of the themed events at 600 Main. Every Friday night the club will offer "La Noche Dulce." Before the event gets going at 10 p.m., patrons can come an hour prior for free Salsa lessons.
"The club is 21+ every night except for Friday," Breaux said. "On Latin night, it will be 18+. There are a lot of people who are under 21 who love Latin music. We want to let them be a part of this, too."
After dancing the night away on Friday, Saturday will be a bit more subdued because it's all about fashion.
"We have a big stage, and there will be a catwalk for the fashion show nights," Breaux explained. "Each show will feature different boutiques in town. The first one will be with Loft 31, which is located on Perkins. Eutopia Hair Salon will be supporting the event by providing hair and makeup for all the models."
Just as with the Latin night, "Fashion on Main" is another reinvented project of Breaux's.
"My production company was booked to do the after party for 'Hemline,' an LSU organization that held a fashion show at the Shaw Center," Breaux recalled. "I saw the show, and thought to myself, why not put the show and the party together into one night?"
Breaux began hosting fashion shows at The Roux House in November of last year. The shows became a big success, which is why they have been added to the roster of events for 600 Main.
600 Main has scheduled two model and talent call auditions to seek out individuals interested in participating in the events. The first one took place on February 16, and the next one will be on February 23. All interested are asked to come by between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
The purpose of the model and talent audition is to seek out more than just models for the fashion shows. Breaux said it's for all individuals with a unique talent. Some of the talents they are seeking are models, designers, actors, DJs, singers, performers, photographers and anyone with an "outlandish talent."
"Anyone doing something interesting, edgy or off the mainstream path should come by for the Model and Talent call," he said. "The purpose of doing them is more to have a chance to meet everyone doing something interesting."
Artists are especially encouraged to attend as the venue plans to host monthly art shows.
"If we see something we really like, then we want to push that," Breaux said about the art shows. "We have this one long wall with track lighting and a lounge area with couches for the art show nights."
All of the events kicked off with a soft opening on Valentine's night, February 14. The venue hosted a "Red Light, Green Light" party, where single people wore green shirts, people in relationships wore red shirts, and anyone who fell somewhere in the middle wore a yellow shirt.
The official grand opening will then be held on Saturday, March 1.
"There's going to be a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Mayor," Breaux said about the grand opening. "We're calling the night 'Fall in love with 600 Main.'"
In the same tradition of other newly opened clubs in the downtown are, 600 Main will enforce a dress code. However, because there will be so many different events appealing to a wide array of individuals, Breaux said it will be lenient based on the night's events.
"It will be a dressier type of place, but we want to welcome both the artist and the young professional," he said.
To learn more about 600 Main, visit the Web site at www.600mainbr.com.
InRegister
Friday, February 01, 2008
InRegister Article
InRegister- February 2008 Page 21 http://www.inregister.com/
This month, downtown Baton Rouge catches Latin fever. After 10 years of hosting Latin dance nights around the city, Sarah Meighan is setting up permanent shop at the new club 600 Main, named for the club's street address. Besides salsa, Sarah hopes to expose Baton Rougeons to a variety of international live music and dancing.
600 Main is expected to open in mid-February.
by Paige Dampf
InRegister Article
InRegister- February 2008 Page 21 http://www.inregister.com/
This month, downtown Baton Rouge catches Latin fever. After 10 years of hosting Latin dance nights around the city, Sarah Meighan is setting up permanent shop at the new club 600 Main, named for the club's street address. Besides salsa, Sarah hopes to expose Baton Rougeons to a variety of international live music and dancing.
600 Main is expected to open in mid-February.
by Paige Dampf
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