No rituals, no lunch, no fines, no Happy/Sad Dollars, no Secretary’s Report, no speaker, but you did need to speak easy as a baker’s dozen of Rotarians gathered at Moruzzi’s Speakeasy in the basement of Ladder 1 Grill for a Rotary after Dark event. Four of the dozen showed up in Roaring Twenties attire and three of the four almost instantly showed up on Facebook posted by Valerie Beaudet , owner of the Firehouse complex. The speakeasy reflects Valerie’s creativity with overstuffed couch/chair/table groupings throughout the space and with walls decorated with posters and photographs of the Roaring Twenties era featuring many of the famous gangsters of the time. There is a full bar and their menu includes appetizers and dessert. Look for future opportunities to attend Rotary after Dark and a return to Moruzzi’s. The lounge is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.  In the meantime take a look at the photos of Barre Rotarians and click on the link to get a sense of the atmosphere of the speakeasy.

 

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 http://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/prohibition-era-lounge-to-open-in-old-barre-firehouse/799773183