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Built at a cost of over $1 million in 1926 dollars, The Paramount Theater was the most ornate movie palace in Western New England during its glory days from the 1920s-1960s. Since 1926, an entertainment venue has occupied the site of The Paramount Theater, (most recently known as The Hippodrome,) at 1700 Main Street next to Springfield's famous Gothic railway arch.
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The Paramount Theater also known as The Hippodrome Recently, the New England gay publication The Rainbow Times declared Springfield, "suddenly gay." As of 2011, Springfield is widely considered a highly "gay friendly city," with two openly gay city councilman. Currently, Springfield features five full-time gay bars and clubs, and numerous other bars and clubs hosting gay nights. This combination attracted many LGBT residents who stayed in Springfield and have made its gay nightlife one of the most worthwhile between New York and Montreal.
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At the time when gay marriage was legalized in Massachusetts, Springfield featured low real-estate prices, a housing and condominium stock full of extraordinary architecture, and an (at that time just) budding bohemian arts and entertainment scene. Boston, Cambridge, Northampton, and Provincetown were long-considered gay-friendly destinations before the Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling however, Springfield was not. According to the 2010 Census, Springfield, more than any other major Massachusetts city, has been greatly impacted by the recent influx of LGBT residents. In 2011, the City of Springfield celebrated its first gay pride week, with rainbow flags adorning nearly every flag post in Metro Center, Springfield, Massachusetts and in 2010, The Advocate named Springfield one of its Top 15 gay cities. Springfield's LGBT nightlife has grown exponentially since the Massachusetts Supreme Court legalized gay marriage in 2004.
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Adolfo's is an Italian restaurant serving fine cuisine made from fresh, local ingredients - with an outdoor bar that features a DJ and dancing. The Pub Lounge was, until very recently an LGBT bar however, now it has shifted its focus to a sports bar. Petra, next door to Glo, is Springfield's only hookah bar. Glo Ultra Lounge is a popular club on Saturday nights, with a swanky atmosphere and light show.
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Fat Cat Bar & Grille is a dive bar that attracts a younger crowd and usually plays punk and industrial music. 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. Shakago's is a martini, jazz, and piano bar on Hampden Street. The Shadow Lounge attracts a younger crowd with a "swanky" atmosphere.
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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 of 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. 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.
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One constant in Springfield's Entertainment District 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. 3 The Paramount Theater also known as The Hippodrome.