Rick’s Cabaret in Dallas to be converted to largest all-nude strip club in Texas

Travis Bush, says:

I assume it will be BYOB?

Russ Vandeveerdonk, says:

Yes BYOB, I just can't believe that! I think the entry fee will be $25 at the door, per person, BYOB allowed but monitored closely as to how much you can bring into that joint. And I am sure they will promote food/menu items heavily, in other words $75.00 minimum food order required if you get a VIP booth on top of the actual $200 VIP booth rental. Again, I am not sure, BUT that would be the norm.

AnnMarie Wilson, says:

I could have sworn this country was in a recession.

You know, people losing their homes, no money for medical care, unemployment at levels unseen since the 30's depression.

The city infrastructure crumbling; city services dramatically cut back - I won't even get into the school situation.

But yes we can most certainly have and welcome a 25,000 sq foot all-nude tit bar with $200 booth rentals and $25 get-in-the-door charges.

It's strangely comforting to know that the Darwin Awards will always have plenty of nominees...

I have to go get coupons together now for the grocery store.

Pavel Lishin, says:

What does a strip club have to do with the Darwin Awards?

Also, I don't understand the outrage. Some people and businesses are doing badly, some people and businesses are prospering. Why is it so much more unfair that a strip club is doing well enough to open a new location?

alexander troup, says:

Vice aint nice if you have all of these things going on at once, the bigger and better of a club naked, while it is such a waste of money to create the Vegas image of total vice,in a place like Dallas.

The strip joint goes way back to the times of Jack Rubys Club on Commerce st in the 1950's and 1960's and even before that, while Candy Bar was famous for making her way on the stage with stiptease and stag movies,Vegas, New York, New Orleans and Frisco have always held the main frame for such events,

Even Sally Rand of the 1930's, from New York was an accomplished stripper, then in the internet porn age of the early 90s..total nudity becomes the next exspress for consumer addiction, then again...go to Europe and enjoy the venus of those historical centers that celebrate nudity as art and not as vice...A/T, Of Human vice of mice and men.

Russ Vandeveerdonk, says:

AnneMarie Wilson, no disrespect, just the facts for everyone to understand this whole thing. NOW,.....PROSTITUTION is the oldest profession on Earth, and it involves men and women, not just women. Men sell sex and women do too! This new bar is just satisfying human-kind. Don't be so shocked. Sex eases anxiety and many other things! It is natural.

Pavel Lishin, says:

Maybe I'm the only one, but going to a strip club just increases my anxiety since I know I'm not actually going to get to have sex.

Rick Yost, says:

Pavel- Don't worry your little 'hawked' head over it. If it's enjoyable, and folks aren't hurting anyone but themselves, it will be banned soon.
Kinda like cell phones in cars and then in public- they'll soon be gone too.
Damn! All this talk of strippers and porn, I need a smoke!

alexander troup, says:

While in Dallas,do what the men do...drive by and wave.....There will be no dancing for 150 nude women tonight, unless the sprinkler is fixed.....A/T, Construction unit..

Ashley Lyell, says:

Yes, women are allowed. You'll probably get a free lap dance or two out of the deal. Sisterhood solidarity or something. Don't ask me how I know this...

Rawlins Gilliland, says:

Prescient President Bush defenders have long predicted that after he left office and returned to Dallas, the naked truth would come out.

Howard Wen, says:

I am having a hard time imagining how large "25,000 square foot" is. Is that comparable to a grocery store? A Target? A Super Wal-Mart?

Jason Rice, says:

Well Dave & Busters is 40,000 sq ft, if that's any help.

Travis Bush, says:

"The strip joint goes way back to the times of Jack Rubys Club on Commerce st in the 1950's and 1960's and even before that"

Don't forget Blue..she dated one of my friends and colleagues back when he rode a motorcycle..he's converted to the baby jesus since then..

Russ Vandeveerdonk, says:

I have been in that place, when it was called something else, and ONLY on business! It is huge, cavernous and has a huge kitchen as well. Pegasus News should send Travis, Pavel, Teresa, Alexander and myself to "check-it-out" and then we can report back with our findings!!

alexander troup, says:

I went to see the plumbing behind the sceen with a freind yesterday and we drove by and stopped, and it is quite a Production, a lot of folks in the parking lot, News camera's...oh well went back to Love Feild, what a lovely area by Lovers Lane....A.T..Behind the scene...

AnnMarie Wilson, says:

Way back in the dark ages (AKA high school 1973) I wrote a paper arguing for legalize prostitution - I haven't changed my mind.

No pimps, no drugs, disease, abuse.. no one under a certain age. The government can tax and regulate it.

In fact I'm all in favor of bringing back the entire section of <b>educated courtesan!</b>

There's a world of difference between nude dancing and a courtesan...starting with self-respect and education.

And since I'm on a roll here: this is one of the few countries in the modern world where we place <b>nudity as a taboo</b>. You don't find these hang-ups in Europe; of course then you also don't need the strip clubs. Mustn't stop the $$$ from rolling in.

About 15 years ago a friend won a trip to St. Martins (4 day, 3 night - all expenses). We spent a day at Orient beach. You could tell most of the Americans: either they 'hid' their nudity and wouldn't move, or they gawked. The Europeans there were comfy in their birthday suits. We're talking all shapes, sizes and colors. It was an amazingly liberating experience.

Anyway back to my main point: money and this states reputation. We don't put our money for our health, kids, or infrastructure - but we can toss a ton away to see a naked body.

Go look in a mirror.

alexander troup, says:

ANN, you are on the button on this story, while other subjects such as the Cherry Pit and so on, the Harem in Dallas cannot be defined,and this kind of business cannot be compared to the good old days...it is a cuthroat business that I again realize Naughty and Nasty is the poor education that comes from the promotion of the Sex Industry today,

While I did go out yesterday and look at the site, it is advertising though sensation that is still selling the show...of a very large mens club...A/T,...Swim suit observer.

Pavel Lishin, says:

What do you mean by "our money", anyway? This is a private business setting up shop. Unless there's something I'm missing, it's not "our" money, unless you're talking about society as a whole, in general - and if you are, this society's based on the idea that I'll throw my money away in any way I choose.

:: Go look in a mirror.

I do. All the time.

<b>All</b> the time.

alexander troup, says:

Wow.... some reaction here to the skin, say Pav, have you been out to this site, you should check it out....the future is latex and fish net stockings with Dallas Cowboy symbols....A/T, Swim suit observer.

Ashley Lyell, says:

"There's a world of difference between nude dancing and a courtesan...starting with self-respect and education."

Nude dancers are just trying to make a living like everyone else in this world. It can be pretty lucrative...I've known a few that really did it so they could put themselves through school. There are a lot of things I wish I could do - paying cash for grad school instead of going $30K into debt is one of them.

Stripping and nudity aren't quite as taboo as you think. Pole dancing classes have popped up all around - entire studios dedicated to teaching this stuff. The women there aren't all uneducated women with no self respect. It's full of people who want to learn something fun and different. I attended one for a bachelorette party and found myself attending a few on my own in the weeks/months that followed. It beats running on a treadmill to get your exercise in and is always a fun topic at parties! I'm not saying these are the same women that will take jobs dancing at a club...but still.

And hey, if the economy keeps heading the way it's going and I lose my job and run through all my savings, I am not above taking a job as a last resort as a stripper in order to keep a roof over my head. People do what they can with the choices they are given.

Russ Vandeveerdonk, says:

On the other side--La Bare used to be huge, ladies only club. Men would be allowed ONLY if they wore a top-hat and tails. Seriously. The male dancers used to earn six figures. That Greenville at Lovers Lane location used to make a fortune back in the 70's,80's and early 1990's.

Lisa Lawrence Merritt, says:

I've had some good times in strip clubs! When are we all going? Tee Hee!

I still prefer The Lodge but I'll give the XTC a chance... if someone else is paying.

Btw, The Clubhouse and Men's club are not girlfriend or wife friendly. ;)

alexander troup, says:

This sounds like alot of healthy folks who have all come up with one opinion...when is the place going to open....if it ever should......A/T...POLE INSTALLER.

Chris Kidd, says:

Mike, great link, made me laugh my straight backside off. The "Gentlemans club" can be a mixed bag, be it your straight or gay. I Ive met alot of dancers in my young life, According to them, girls are usually there for one of three reasons: A) They're in college working p/t(20%). B) They're looking for extra cash to pay for a habit or vice(drugs, booze, bills, ect..) (50%) or c)They're nuttier than a fruitcake looking for a sugardaddy(30%).

Lisa Lawrence Merritt, says:

Mike, that was excellent. :)

Russ Vandeveerdonk, says:

Alexander Troup's comments are REALLY funny!! Especially the endings/TAG Lines.

alexander troup, says:

Hey,.. hey... Boo Boo where Mr Ranger ., ...Installing a pole at the largest Cabaret hall in Texas...A/T, Ok Yogi bear.