We all agree that it's pretty nifty to belong to a neighborhood club that offers us the luxury of drinking until 3:15 AM. (Not an easy or common task for any alchohol-fueled establishment located in a quaker state.) Why would a few select individuals go to such lengths to upkeep an establishment that, with a lot of extra effort, can legally keep its doors open until such an ungodly hour?
For starters, MANY of our members are employees of the bar/restaurant industry and spend their nights serving others instead of going out and blowing off steam like the rest of the townsfolk. They too like to unwind after work. When you encounter "industry folk" (bartenders, coffee slingers, dishwashers, hosts and hostesses, chefs, cooks and servers) late-night at the club, chances are, they've just spent the previous six to ten hours taking care of others. They deserve their moment to be waited on and the chance to sit back and say, "It's Miller time." We think it's only respectful to offer them that courtesy, if only for an hour and a half.
More food for thought -- Operating an after-hours members club is in the best interest of the abundance of musicians, artists and theater folk who inhabit the place. Why? Because these talented folks are often responsible for entertaining the public (including many of our other members) at other venues into the wee hours of the night. Like the sercive industry folks, they also deserve a place to converge upon after their performances to unwind, have a few drinkies and some good (if not downright interesting) socialization.
Sure, it's a bar, and it serves its purpose of being just that, but we think it's important to let people know that some of reasons for the club's existence go beyond, "Let's go down to the Eagle and get even MORE plastered than we are NOW!" We truly believe that the club provides a special service to the abovementioned folks, as well as to those of us who simply can't seem to get to bed before 5:00 in the morning!
While we're at it, remember this: The club belongs to ALL of us (staff and members alike) so RESPECT IT, and partake in all of its glory! Now...Come and drink with us!
LOOK AT WHAT YOU GET FOR 20 BONES! (PERKS, BABY...PERKS!):
If you'd like to partake of a refreshing beverage, be it at 9 PM or 2:50 AM, knock yourself out! Your membership will ensure you (and one guest) entrance into the club during hours of operation, no questions asked!
Your membership will allow you access to "members only" functions, such as club trips, Sunday picnics and holiday gatherings where WE provide the vittles!
Your membership will allow you to partake in monthly club meetings in which you are encouranged to voice your opinion in regards to the inner workings of the White Eagle. Comments? Suggestions? Complaints? We'll actually listen to what you have to say, and we WILL do a damn thing about it.
Need a location to host a bachelor or bachelorette party? Want to host a listening party for your band's new record? Have a hankerin' to hold a specialty night for your favoite kind of music so that you can DJ until your face falls off? You may have access to the club for your own personalized events, pending permission in advance.
