Live nightclub reopens following renovations

Posted on Sat, Feb 4, 2012 : 9:13 a.m.

Live nightclub reopens following renovations

By Chris Asadian

DJ Godfather spins music for the crowd during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com

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DJ Godfather spins music for the crowd during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com

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DJ Godfather spins music for the crowd during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_002_fullsize.JPG
Shawn Collier, of Ypsilanti, enjoys a beer while sitting in front of a mirror during the first night of reopening Live at nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_003_fullsize.JPG
The crowd dances during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_004_fullsize.JPG
Couples dance together during the first night of reopening Live at nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_005_fullsize.JPG
Chris Muzzin, of South Rockwood, uses the computer behind the bar during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_006_fullsize.JPG
Sarah Drabik, of Ypsilanti, texts some friends during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_007_fullsize.JPG
Holly Mazur, of Novi, left, hangs out outside with Amy Guiles, of Canton, during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_008_fullsize.JPG
Rachel Sherman, of Ann Arbor, grinds with Nathaniel Hart, of Ann Arbor, during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_009_fullsize.JPG
Kayla Kornexl, of Ann Arbor, is lifted up by her dancing partner during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_010_fullsize.JPG
Hanna Eimstad, of Ann Arbor, top, dances wildly with Rachel Sherman, of Ann Arbor, during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_011_fullsize.JPG
Bartender Matteson Roark, of Ann Arbor, pours a drink during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_012_fullsize.JPG
Two drinks lie atop the bar during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_013_fullsize.JPG
Emily LaRosa, of Chelsea, plants a kiss on the cheek of Ray Hanrahan, of Ann Arbor, on the first night of reopening of Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_014_fullsize.JPG
Brian Dudek, of Ann Arbor, shows off his dance moves during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_015_fullsize.JPG
DJ Godfather spins some dance music during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_016_fullsize.JPG
DJ Godfather twists a dial on his mixer during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_017_fullsize.JPG
A club goer dances intimately with Jordan Black, of Ann Arbor, during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_018_fullsize.JPG
Ugo Amadi, of Ann Arbor, dances with a young lady during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_019_fullsize.JPG
A woman relaxes on a leather sofa during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_020_fullsize.JPG
Jay Robinson, of Ann Arbor, hugs coat checker Jodi Gumerson from behind a table during the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_021_fullsize.JPG
Bartender Liz Limback puts away clean glasses for the next day after the first night of reopening of Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_022_fullsize.JPG
The staff pose for a portrait after the first night of reopening Live nightclub in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, Feb. 3. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web-live-pjs-CA/cache/020312_ENT_LIVEatPJs_CA_023_fullsize.JPG

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The downtown nightclub Live, at the corner of First and Huron streets, reopened Friday under new ownership after undergoing some renovations. Photographer Chris Asadian captured these images.

The new management is celebrating the reopening with no cover charge this weekend; doors open at 9 p.m. tonight. Entertainment at the club is expected to be primarily DJs on weekend nights, plus some live music on other nights. Some live entertainment is also planned at the smaller adjoining club around the corner, now renamed The Last Word.

Comments

pegret

Mon, Feb 6, 2012 : 3:13 p.m.

Hmmm....Apparently cleavage is mandatory for female employees?

Michelle Peet

Sun, Feb 5, 2012 : 5:13 p.m.

Great shots Chris!

KIKIPIE

Sun, Feb 5, 2012 : 2 p.m.

Sending you positive energy for a long run and lots of fun doing what you love!

Joseph Brando

Sun, Feb 5, 2012 : 1:49 a.m.

I am old and they look too old for me.

Goofus

Sun, Feb 5, 2012 : 12:09 a.m.

I'm glad to see all the town's cougars have a place to congregate again...

smokeblwr

Sat, Feb 4, 2012 : 7:24 p.m.

I dunno, everybody looks too old for it to be a gangbanger hangout as previously suggested.

Lovaduck

Sat, Feb 4, 2012 : 5:57 p.m.

I don't want to sound cynical (but I will) but wait 'till it turns into a gang banger hangout in a few months and the troubles that seem to follow downtown clubs everywhere begin.

Berda Green

Sat, Feb 4, 2012 : 5:11 p.m.

congrats

manbearpig

Sat, Feb 4, 2012 : 4:59 p.m.

Seriously lead story? The pictures of dancing could be anyplace else in this city where people drink

Ricardo Queso

Sat, Feb 4, 2012 : 4:48 p.m.

All of the reincarnations of the Maud's building have never had this much press. Err, I mean positive press.