It's Thursday night in Baltimore's college-town, and there's only one place to go.
To the average Baltimore-ian, Power Plant Live! is described as a “collection of bars, clubs and other businesses” located in the charming Inner Harbor. To your average college student in Baltimore, however, Power Plant (forget the Live! part) is the Thursday night destination. That being said, there's hundreds upon hundreds of thoughts and experiences to be had on your typical Thursday night at 'the Plant,' but here are some that everyone can relate to, as told by Loyola students:
Before leaving campus:
1.We have to leave sorta early, this is no casual trip to B-Lounge.
2.What if I get rejected? Should I bring two IDs?
3.Don't be pessimistic, we'll get in. Let's do this.
4. "I need to pregame harder, guys, Mosaic is going to empty my bank account by the end of the night."
5. Oh no, the Uber alone is going to cost a million bucks just to get there ... Whatever. Totally worth it.
6. "Wait, I have a Theology paper due tomorrow ... guys the Uber is here!"
Facing the bouncers/getting in:
7. I definitely should have brought multiple IDs. Does this even look enough like me?
8. "Game plan: if anyone gets rejected, wait it out and try again. Sit in the Subway or something."
9. Oh god, they know it's fake. He's laughing. Wait, I'm okay to go in?
10. This is legit. I am legit. Nothing will stop me. I am on fire.
Inside Power Plant:
11. "Guys. I have to get on that mechanical bull tonight."
12. "Let's use that bathroom—the nicest attendant ever is in there."
13. Why is literallyeveryone touching me right now? The amount of space in Mosaic compares to that of a can of sardines.
14. Can we walk outside for a second? I can't breathe.
15. "Can't. Hear. Anything."
16. Hold my hand, I'm headed to the bar but I don't want to lose you.
17. "I told you the bar was going to rob me of all my spending money tonight."
18. "This is the slowest night ever ... Oh god, we're going to have to fight for a cab."
And finally, after a long, sweaty night:
19. Wait, why are the lights on? Don't stop the music, you can't make me leave!