Artifice is one of my favorite newer places that I want to frequent more often. I attended a First Friday the other night and after bopping around drinking and eating at the food trucks, I met up with some friends from out of town at Artifice. I love all the artwork in Artifice and the cool, laid back atmosphere of the place. I don't come here much during the week, but I want to because they always vary the format and are pretty open to just about any kind of act. What really set this place apart is that they are not stuck in one set genre or type of show and I think that's dope. Anyway, I ordered a few Stella's, and my friends ordered a Bloody Mary and White Russian and a Jack on the rocks. The cool staff always gets to us pretty quick, and have found that service is usually quicker on the bar backside near the door instead of the side facing the dance floor. My Stella's were nice and cold how I like them. My friend's White Russian was on point, but my friends Bloody Mary was a little watered down. We asked the bartender if she could thicken it up and she had no problem with fixing it with a smile. More friends arrived and as soon as it became the ten o clock hour, the DJ's started up. I'm pretty sure they are the same DJ's that spin every First Friday and that makes me pretty happy. The last few First Friday's I have spend here, I got my buzz and my dance on to a mix of Feelgood 90's rap, Early 2000 electronic, with a mix of new stuff throw in for good measure. Crowd is cool, always a 25-35 crowd, all down to hear music from our teens. Puts everyone in a good mood for sure. Since it was First Friday, we can't spend too much time in one place because of all the cool stuff going on, but it's a great place to come back to. All the staff is really nice, and most of the people that go are a good crowd to mingle with. Hope this review helps! Cheers! ~MikeB
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