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The Club Quarter is located in Springfield, Massachusetts, in the Metro Center district surrounding historic Stearns Square.〔(Restaurants & Nightlife | Greater Springfield CVB - Springfield, MA ). Valleyvisitor.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-21.〕 Stearns Square is bordered by Worthington Street to the north and Bridge Street to the south; however, the Club Quarter extends for several city blocks north, south, east and west of Stearns Square. For over 100 years, this area of Springfield, surrounding Stearns Square and Springfield Union Station have been home to the city's most prominent clubs, restaurants, bars, music venues, movies houses, and coffee houses - just as it is in 2011.〔(Springfield-First ). Springfield-First. Retrieved on 2013-08-21.〕 Currently, there are over 75 restaurants, nightclubs, and bars in Springfield's Club Quarter, making it the largest entertainment district between New York City and Montreal, Canada. The Club Quarter is a primary reason why Springfield was recently ranked among America's Top Ten Best Cities for Singles by Yahoo and Sperling's Best Places.〔(America’s Best (and Worst) Cities for Dating ). Bestplaces.net. Retrieved on 2013-08-21.〕〔(Yahoo! Homes - Home for Sale and Rent, Makeovers, Design and Décor, Real Estate ). Realestate.yahoo.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-21.〕 ==Venues surrounding Stearns Square== One constant in Springfield's Club Quarter since 1902 has been Smith's Billiards, which has long hosted professional pool matches, as well as a mix of young and old virtually every-night.〔(Home ). Smiths Billiards (2013-01-24). Retrieved on 2013-08-21.〕 Another constant is Theodore's Blues Club - it has been in operation for nearly 30 years and has, on several occasions, been named the best blues club in the United States.〔(Theodores | Blues Booze & BBQ ). Theobbq.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-21.〕 The Mardi Gras is yet another Springfield institution - it is the largest and most elaborate gentleman's club north of New York City and south on Montreal, (including Boston.) With over 300 "Gras girls" on monthly rotation and its own magazine, the Mardi Gras is not one's average strip club. The Birdcage Caberet is an LGBT club that attracts a younger crowd and features performers. The Shadow Lounge attracts a younger crowd with a "swanky" atmosphere.〔(Springfield, MA ). Shadow Lounge. Retrieved on 2013-08-21.〕 Sinners & Saints is a 6,000 sq. ft. multi-functional venue located in the heart of the Club Quarter, on Bridge Street. It features 3 bars, a dance-floor, performance stage, 9 TVs, live music every Thursday night, and DJs on the weekend. Shakago's is a martini, jazz, and piano bar on Hampden Street. Alumni is geared toward the college and post-graduate scene, with live rock music and DJs; however, one can also play games like Keno there. Naismith's is a popular college bar that often features live rock music that caters to hipsters. Fat Cat Bar & Grille is a dive bar that attracts a younger crowd and usually plays punk and industrial music.〔(Fat Cat Bar & Grill - Springfield, MA ). Yelp.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-21.〕 Glo Ultra Lounge is a popular club on Saturday nights, with a swanky atmosphere and light show. Petra, next door to Glo, is Springfield's only hookah bar. The Pub Lounge was, until very recently an LGBT bar; however, now it has shifted its focus to a sports bar. ''Adolfo's'' is an Italian restaurant serving fine cuisine made from fresh, local ingredients - with an outdoor bar that features a DJ and dancing. ''Sitar'' is arguable the Pioneer Valley's best Indian restaurant. Skyplex on Stearns Square features three clubs-in-one, all of which feature different atmospheres - so technically, as your mood varies throughout the night, you don't have to leave the club.〔(Local Event Springfield MA Massachusetts + Tickets + Movies + Tours + Festivals - City Guide ). Discoverourtown.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-21.〕 As of 2011, the above (and below) are just some of the establishments currently operating in Springfield's Club Quarter. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Club Quarter」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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