Area (nightclub)

Area was a themed nightclub that operated from 1983 to 1987 at 157 Hudson Street in Manhattan, New York City.[1] It was a hot spot for celebrities and luminaries of the New York art scene. The club was known for its unusual invitations and changing themes.[2]

Area was founded by brothers Eric Goode and Christopher Goode, Shawn Hausman, Darius Azari, and Zwi Wasserstein.[3] The life of the club is chronicled in the book Area: 1983-1987 (2013) by Eric and Jennifer Goode.[4]

  1. ^ O'Brien, Glenn: "Culture Club", T: The New York Times Style Magazine, August 27, 2006.
  2. ^ Kornbluth, Jesse: "Inside Area: The Wizardry of New York's Hottest Club", New York Magazine, pp. 32-41, March 11, 1985.
  3. ^ "Excess Area". Vogue Italia (in Italian). December 26, 2013. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  4. ^ “The Club Beat” New York Magazine, July 2–9, 1984, pp. 70-76.