Friday Night at Zentra Nightclub has always been dedicated to Music.  Jack Fridays concentrates our main dance floor to Chicago’s own style, Jackin' House Music.  Over the years we have managed to bring in the largest deejay talent the world has to offer, layering it with the best local Chicago talent.  In our main lounge area we start it off with some old school House, slowing it down to Hip Hop to finish out the remainder of the night.  In our VIP Lounge we feature Chance.LocalChicago, a program that showcases only local up & coming talent.  This smaller room features all areas of music; House, D&B, Techno, Break Beat, Hip Hop, etc.  Last, but surely not least, our outdoor patio garden, for a hint of fresh air or a break from any type of music.  Friday Nights has always been a perfectly, well-rounded theme of music… Something for everyone.  ATTENTION : We recently added a ALL NEW LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH UPGRADED SOUND on the the 2nd Floor Main Room.  Check it out!!!




Friday, December 14th, 2007
House Arrest Events PRESENTS Jack Fridays



Behind the Decks
Cajmere AKA
Green Velvet
Dajae LIVE
DJ Set & Birthday Bash
FLX 3 DEGREES GLOBAL
Jack Residents
Sativa
House Arrest  Events Residents  
Chris Santiago   Dysqo    E&G

Jack1st Floor Resident Promotions
Friction : Local Kats
Hip Hip & Old School House



Chance.LocalChicago Lounge
House Call featuring    Scott Payne    B Bersamin
The Curious J    Eddie A    Jazzarte    Luis Marcel
B Smoov   Gus    Ralphy C    Sean Smith    Kenny Jordan

Lighting & Visuals
Josh Zeitler & Reflex Media 

3 Rooms of Sound : House Music  &  Hip-Hop




Jack Fridays Cocktail Reception 9pm - 1030pm
 

Cajmere aka Green Velvet
Green Velvet (aka Cajmere) studied chemical engineering at the University of Illinois, where he exposed himself to the energetic culture and lifestyle of house. In 1991, midway though graduate school, Cajmere returned to Chicago to pursue his dream of producing house music.  In 1992, after surviving on cheese sandwiches and maximizing credit limits, Cajmere finally made an imprint on the dance community with his infectious experiment, "Coffee Pot" (It's Time for the Percolator) – Clubhouse Records. Then he moved on to more complex musical and lyrical arrangements with songs like Lidell Townsell's "Get With U" (Mercury Records).

The Cajmere and Dajae collaboration resulted in a #2 Billboard Dance Chart and International dance hit - "Brighter Days". It was at this point that Cajmere decided to start Cajual Records. Having his own label gave Cajmere the autonomy to attain his goal of developing a sound that was representative of Chicago - thus, putting Chicago back on the map. In 1993 Cajmere created Relief Records. The label became an outlet for he and other producers' more track-oriented work.

The Relief label also gave birth to the experimental and eccentric, afro wig-wearing entity we know as Green Velvet - a Cajmere alter ego. Green Velvet produced the first release on the Relief label, "Preacher Man." He followed up the debut release with "Flash" and "The Stalker", both of which brought about unexpected praise and worldwide recognition. In 1997, Green Velvet's attempt to combine 80s electronic funk with Chicago's cult of a perfect track led to his creation, "Answering Machine" - with the more humorous but rather contagious hook - "I don't need this shit!" For 1999 Green Velvet has crafted "Constant Chaos", an electronic trip over a lyrical landscape or as Green Velvet muses in a recent Muzik interview, "I guess it's sorta like folk music for the rave scene."

Among his original material, Grant put out numerous remixes on labels such as Guidance, Deep Soul and Silk Entertainment between 1997 and 2000. The distinctive "Jazzy Kinda Sum'n" on Cyclo Records was licensed far and wide. From Ben Watt's "Lazy Dog" continuous mix CD to the Café Del Mar ChillHouse mix CD, "Jazzy" made the tracklists of no less than six international mix compilations.  And although Grant has developed a standout production resume, he notes he still enjoys performing live.  "I've always loved DJing, because I love music," he notes. "DJing allows me to extend my creativity on top of the creativity that is already in the songs, through programming and technique. Also, it's a very good feeling for an audience to appreciate what you do."  In 2001 Grant took his production career in a fresh new direction by joining forces with famed San Francisco house label Om Records. Home to celebrated artist Mark Farina, the label is known worldwide for its top-quality house releases. Grant's first release for the label was 2001's, "Sound Design V2". As part of a continuous mix series following Sound Design V1 with LA's Marques Wyatt, the CD runs the full spectrum of house, weaving deftly into the mix influences ranging from jazzed-up, funky vocals to slow, moody house and Latin-tinged beats.   Showing no signs of stopping in 2002, Grant offers the original vocal, "Hey You" on OM Records as well as the track, "MG's Groove" for Los Angeles imprint, Deep Funk Records, both slated for Fall releases.  As his original material, remixes, and CDs continue to be released to global acceptance and praise, Grant remains a very popular subject with the electronic music press. The topic of numerous features in some of electronic music's most respected print outlets - URB, Mixmag, DMA and BPM, to name a few. Grant has also been profiled in several Web media outlets including GROOVEPARLOR.COM  Grant's newest project is the formation of his own record label, Blackstone Recordings. With the label still in the planning stages, Grant plans to continue his rigorous production schedule and extensive world touring.  "I love to spread mylove for House music," he says simply. "I love to share it with an audience."

Dajae
The diva we all know as Dajae began her musical career in the early Eighties. Before joining forces with Cajmere, she was making R&B and singing in Soul bands all over Chicago. The early nineties found Dajae as the Queen of Cajual Records working in a partnership with Curtis Jones (aka Cajmere / Green Velvet) and turning out a number of huge club anthems together. “Brighter Days”, “U Got Me Up”, “Is It All Over My Face”, and “Fakes And Phonies”, were all Top 10 Billboard Club Play and “Day By Day” made it all the way to #1! Those recordings were remixed by a “Who’s Who” list of the greats of House Music: Masters at Work, Johnny Fiasco, Glenn Underground, Todd Terry, Danny Tenaglia, Derrick Carter, Carl Craig, Chez Damier, Ron Trent, and Deep Dish. Since then she has worked with Junior Sanchez and produced yet another Top Ten Billboard Club Play hit, “B With U”, on Roger Sanchez’s R-Senal imprint. This woman is a driving force in House Music and her live appearances are what memories are made of!

FLX of 3 Degrees
Music has been with Felix from the start, starting with record shopping at the age of 8 with his mother and his first dj gig from his father at 15. "It is from these beginnings that I have come to believe that Music is the key to happiness. I believe in 'format presentation'; programming selections that fit the times, phrasing the music into a masterpiece, manipulating sound to create a feeling, matching beats to be recognized and understood." Having created a place for himself and his soulful sound in places like Hawaii and San Francisco's underground, DJ FLX now finds his home in Chicago. "The idea to play across the country was nothing compared to the honor of being invited to become part of the 3 Degrees House Family. This most influential environment reeks of talent, allowing all the pieces to come together. This is where house lives." You can experience FLX Sundays at Bevi Amo Wine Bar, Mondays at Sinibar, Wednesdays at 3 Degrees Ultra Lounge, Thursdays at Betty's Blue Star Lounge and elsewhere throughout Chicago and beyond.


The New Remodel was designed to implicate a large amount of table & booth seating on both floors within all of the rooms of Zentra Nightclub.  We now have 40 areas available to be reserved from an intimate 2 person or up to 15 person party seating at one table.  Even though we have a large amount of seating reservations fill up very quickly.  It is always best to reserve your table ahead of time.
Table Reservations Package
Complimentary & Express Admission for up to 8 People
With the purchase of 2 Bottles ($200 Minimum Tab)

Your Parties name will be put on the General Managers VIP List.  Upon Arrival you and your guests will be escorted in and seated by our VIP Host.  Your Credit Card will be taken to secure the $200 Minimum and a VIP Host will take your order immediately.  If you would like to take advantage of the Table Reservation Package or if you have Questions or Concerns please email me directly at rob@zentranightclub.com and put General Manager's Table List in the subject line alognwith your Full Name and Date of Attendance.  All Reservations need to be made before 6PM of the date attending