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Fans pick new moniker for Hillcrest nightclub with no name

SDGLN Staff
September 8th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- Hundreds of late-night revelers gathered at the nightclub space located at 1202 University Ave. in Hillcrest on Friday night to find out the much anticipated name for the space, which was announced as 1202.

The nightclub, which opened two weeks ago in the venue that most recently housed Eden, was purchased by DVR Intellectual Property. DVR also owns popular Hillcrest restaurant The Range Kitchen & Cocktails, which moved into the restaurant portion of the entertainment complex last weekend.

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Jim Winsor's Out & About: Humongous gay guide to Labor Day weekend fun

Jim Winsor - SDGLN Nightlife Columnist
August 30th, 2012

This is Labor Day weekend! As such, there are a ton of fun club events going on (plus a charity pool party), so here's a big gay guide to most of the major events going on through Monday:

Thursday, Aug. 30

10 pm: Varsity Labor Day Kickoff at Numbers

10 pm: Tagged Hip Hop Labor Day Weekend Kickoff Party at Numbers

CONTEST: Name entertainment complex at 1202 University Ave. in Hillcrest

SDGLN Staff
August 28th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- The new owners of the entertainment complex located at 1202 University Ave., which most recently housed Eden, have turned to the community to help them name the nightclub portion of the space.

The venue will be connected to The Range Kitchen & Cocktails, which is currently in the process of moving from its former location across the street.

An online survey has been posted and community members are encouraged to select from one of the 11 suggested names, or submit their own.

JOBS: Open casting call set for restaurant/nightclub staff in Hillcrest

SDGLN Staff
August 27th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- The restaurant and nightclub space located at 1202 University Ave., most recently the home to Eden, will hold an open casting call on Wednesday, Aug. 29, from noon to 2 pm and 6-8 pm.

The company is looking for several staff positions at the space, which will be home to The Range Kitchen & Cocktails -- currently moving from its spot across the street -- and a nightclub that has not yet been named.

SDGLN Exclusive: Former Eden space to reopen Friday with "To Be Renamed" party

Ben Cartwright - SDGLN Staff Writer
August 22nd, 2012

SAN DIEGO – The highly visible space at the northeast corner of University Avenue and Vermont Street most recently housing Eden Nightclub and Restaurant will not be dark for much longer. In fact, the new owners officially took control of the space today, and will reopen the venue’s patio and nightclub space this Friday and Saturday night for a special “To Be Renamed” party.

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Jim Winsor's Out & About: CityFest festivities this Sunday | VIDEO

Jim Winsor - SDGLN Nightlife Columnist
August 9th, 2012

The annual Hillcrest CityFest street festival is this Sunday. Known to many as "Pride Lite," it's another opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate in a relaxed atmosphere, on a typically sunny San Diego summer day.

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Jim Winsor's Out & About: Spin is back in action

Jim Winsor - SDGLN Nightlife Columnist
August 2nd, 2012

It's the endless cycle of life: One thing dies, while at the same time something else is reborn. Eden closed last week, so right on cue, regular gay nights are returning to Spin!

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Jim Winsor's Out & About: Wrapping up Pride weekend parties

Jim Winsor - SDGLN Nightlife Columnist
July 26th, 2012

Another San Diego Pride weekend has come and gone. I hope everyone is recovering well!

There were, by my count, 71 special Pride-themed club and party events last weekend. To get an idea of how successful the weekend was on that score, I asked several of my friends for comments, and here are a few of the thoughts and reflections they had to share:

As Eden details its farewell party on Friday, community reacts to its closure

Ben Cartwright - SDGLN Staff Writer
July 26th, 2012

SAN DIEGO – After San Diego Gay & Lesbian News broke the news that Hillcrest hot spot Eden will close this Friday, there was much talk around town and on Social Media about the nightclub and restaurant’s fate.

BREAKING NEWS: Hillcrest hip spot Eden to close

Ben Cartwright - SDGLN Staff Writer
July 25th, 2012

SAN DIEGO – Popular Hillcrest nightclub, patio bar and restaurant Eden will be closing this Friday after months of financial difficulty, San Diego Gay & Lesbian News learned this morning.

The hip gathering spot in Hillcrest has lost its lease, SDGLN has confirmed, and a prospective new tenant has already emerged.

Eden officials said they plan to host a going-away party for the community on Friday, and will release details in the near future.

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