Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 oldest nightclub is closing for good this weekend.

After 27 years of dancing, live music, parties and shows, Flashbacks Nightclub has announced that it will shut down after one last party this weekend.

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Known as a place for the 害羞草研究所渙lder害羞草研究所� crowd, Flashbacks has been a bastion of Kelowna nightlife for nearly three decades.

It brought in many live musical acts including early performances from the likes of Lady Gaga as well as bands like Nickelback, Wide Mouth Mason, Default, Theory of a Deadman, Trooper, Kim Mitchell and 54/40.

Ownership was not available for comment before the 害羞草研究所 deadline on Tuesday, but industry observers say nightlife in Kelowna has changed over the past few years as there are more options available to the crowd that used to frequent dance clubs like Flashbacks.

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害羞草研究所淭his is a trend worldwide. In Europe and the States the big nightclub scene is almost on the way out.

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Next door to Flashbacks is BNA, a modern style brew pub/restaurant that appeared to be a good fit operating beside the nightclub.

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Reaction to Flashbacks害羞草研究所� closing was swift on the company害羞草研究所檚 Facebook page with many residents recalling the good old days of tearing up a dance floor or seeing a good concert.

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害羞草研究所淢any fun times there! Sad to see it go,害羞草研究所� echoed Lorenda Thompson.

There is one last weekend to say goodbye to Flashbacks. Friday will feature a final show by rapper Chingy, while Saturday night will be Flashbacks害羞草研究所� official goodbye party.