LAWRENCE: 2 A.M. AND LATER
By Chance Dibben cdibben@kansan.com
The night can be about being by yourself, or about enjoying the company of other people. Without the noise of day, I feel more sedate and open to the possibilities of being myself. Awake at night, I always feel alive, calm and connected, whether I am at home studying or out with friends.
I haven't always been a night person. But between staying up late for projects and staying up to work, I've recently developed a taste for the nocturne.
What goes on in town while most of us are asleep? More than you think
So, if you're looking to continue your good times after the bars close, or you're just a night owl like me, rest assured: Lawrence offers a rich post-2 a.m. nightlife.
What I like most are the different perspectives the night offers. You judge things differently. Lines bend, shadows blur, and everything is essentialized.
Below: Long lines at local fast food restaurants mark after-bar hours. On a busy weekend, cars can reach the edge of the street.
Above: Already a fan of hookah culture, Lawrence resident Stephanie Horton made sure to visit the Nargile Lounge as soon as it opened. The hookah lounge, located at 919 Iowa, opened last summer, and features authentic Turkish coffee house items and a variety of smoke flavors. It's open most nights from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Near Left: The Nargile Lounge features books, board games, an HD projector and major game consoles. Here, Lawrence resident Brandon Phillips watches a friend play Rock Band while enjoying hookah.
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September 18,2008
all photos by Chance Dibben