Those of you under 21 - we love you.  We want to keep providing music and entertainment for you.  We want you to have a cool place to go. 

But DO NOT try to sneak in after 9.  Do not try to 'push the envelope' and hang out after 9.  DO NOT try to sneak alcohol in or come in already drunk.  You are going to ruin it for every other kid in town.  And those of you kids that are abiding by the rules - THANK YOU - from the bottom of my heart.  I am putting it upon you to help us police this so YOU don't lose your hangout. 

What prompted this blog?  I just received a complaint from the City Council regarding the compliance checks the Des Moines police department did recently.  Somehow, I don't know how, a minor snuck into the bar that night.  We had a door person so I'm not sure if he had a fake ID or how he managed to get in.   

Our complaint reads - WHEREFORE, the City of Des Moines seeks a finding of a violation of the Iowa Code section 123.49(2)(j) and a civil penalty of $500. 

That's right.  WE pay $500 for this jerk to sneak into our bar after 9.  If it happened again, we could have our liquor license revoked.  If that happens - WE CLOSE, KIDS.  We will not be open for all ages shows if we have no liquor license because we cannot pay the staff and the utilities on what we make off pop, water and french fries.  We have all ages shows as a service to the under 21 crowd.  We LOVE doing it.  We want to continue doing it.  But if we have to go to 21+ at all times so we don't lose our liquor license, - WE WILL. 

Thanks for helping us with this problem.  It's unfortunate that we lose even when we always try to play by the rules.  We do our absolute best to comply with all laws.  We try to be good people and make sure everyone's safe.  We want to continue.  Thank you for helping us to do just that.

Nancy Wilson - Owner