Over the Weekend: X-Mas in July at Pepper Lounge, Helmet at Rockstar Nightclub

By Nick Lucchesi in Bars, Community, Music

Mon., Jul. 28 2008 @ 8:53AM

Good morning, St. Louis.

Christmas in July at Pepper Lounge

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On Friday, it was Christmas in July at Pepper Lounge. Photographer Jason Winkeler was there and we have posted a slide show of the holiday fun.

Helmet at Rockstar Nightclub, 7/25/08

Also on Friday, Helmet played Rockstar. Shae Mosely was there and has a review plus photos. Here is a teaser:

Saving the best for last, the band catapulted into a blistering version of "In the Meantime," whipping the crowd into its most frenzied state of the night and ending on a powerful note. But then the band members didn't leave the stage. For a good 30 to 45 minutes after the show, they stuck around...MORE

Second Anniversary at Throttle Nightclub

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On Saturday night and into Sunday morning Throttle Nightclub on Laclede's Landing celebrated its second anniversary party. DJ Flex Boogie and Shorty Da Kid performed to a wild -- and thirsty crowd. Photographer Vikram Singh was there. See if you can spot the photo of the guy in a tie chugging a bottle of liquor. Reports of him drunkenly handing out his business card to younger women remain unconfirmed.