NJ club opens with new name, look

LGBTs and allies will have a new place to call their own in South Jersey later this month.

Club Revolution will open its doors Nov. 16 in Hammonton, N.J.

The club is owned by Kristen Distler and Filomena Boccella, who owned the former Club In Or Out that previously occupied the space since 2009.

The owners closed down Club In Or Out about six months ago and leased the venue to another establishment while they made some renovations — but are now ready to reopen their doors.

“We gave the establishment a facelift,” Boccella said. “We did a lot of remodeling and expanding to give a fresh, bold new start to the club and the business.”

The physical changes include a new lounge area, and the club will also now offer a food menu.

The name is meant to reflect the new vibe of the venue, Boccella said.

“We wanted something bold and catchy and we came up with Revolution,” she said. “Everyone we mentioned it to loved the name. People are really excited about the opening and we’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback.”

Boccella said she and Distler are also looking to bring in new entertainment, shows and events. They are teaming with Prismatic Events and Promotions, based in Galloway Township, and will also be working with Denise Cohen of Groove Philly, the former manager of Sisters.

Boccella said Club In Or Out drew in a diverse crowd, and she expects the same of Club Revolution.

“It was always a very mixed crowd, and that’s what we want,” she said. “We’d never exclude anyone; we love the boys and we love the girls and we want everyone to feel welcome.”

The club is about 30 miles outside of Philadelphia in an area that Boccella said is quickly becoming popular with the LGBT community.

“Hammonton is the hub of South Jersey and it’s a very diverse and up-and-coming town,” she said. “It’s a friendly environment that I think people will really love.”

The grand-opening party will start at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at 19 N. Egg Harbor Road.

For more information, visit www.clubrevolution1.com or search Facebook for Club Revolution.

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