Reno V.I.P. Club (Reno Gay Gay Bar and Resort/1966-1988) Size:M was a uniquely talented performer

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where gay men gathered openly and unapologetically in an era when visibility still carried risk

industrial atmosphere that leather bars were known for: low lighting

unpolished leather and Levi’s bar that stood proudly apart from West Hollywood gloss

Satan’s Scent was a provocative brand of poppers (alkyl nitrite inhalants) that emerged during the 1970s and 1980s

Reno V.I.P. Club (Reno Gay Gay Bar and Resort/1966-1988) Size:M was a uniquely talented performerThe Reno VIP Club, originally known as Daves VIP Lounge, was a foundational gay bar and resort in Reno, Nevada. It opened in 1966 at 3001 W. Fourth Street and operated until 1988. During its 22 year run, it became a central hub for LGBTQ+ nightlife and tourism in the region. The venue was more than just a barit was a 24 hour motel and party destination featuring a pool, dance floor, and a mural of the Marlboro Man. It attracted visitors from across