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Throughout the 90s I was flying out from Boston every 3 weeks or so for a variety of tradeshows, conferences and seminars. I'd either arrive Sunday or Monday nights and be around through the end of the week. Always jumped at the opportunity to fly home early. Food was getting better in town, but the nightlife left a lot to be desired.
Until Utopia came along (or more accurately, until I discovered it), the only thing that would keep me around for Friday night would be if I had tickets to a big concert or fight. But after my fight night at Utopia, I was hooked. Met so many great people, had so many great times. Boston had its share of solid clubs (and I got to NYC twice a month), but people were usually uptight and arrogant. I always felt welcome and at home with like-minded folk at Utopia.
So for me, Utopia represents a time when Vegas began to turn the corner for me from being a routine business trip to a nightlife scene I looked forward to. No question it was part of my current routine, coming 9-10 times a year purely for vacation. (only had one business trip in 2005)
Lord knows I probably won't remember too many (if any) faces, but more to the point I doubt people would remember me. Who gives a shit. I'm there.
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