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New York Fashion Week's candles are burnt out at Lincoln Center and jocund London stands tiptoe on the misty fashion fronts, but aptly named Circa Lounge's flame continues to burn bright.

Anisha Lakhani: New York Fashion Week's Dazzling Newcomer: CIRCA Lounge Anisha Lakhani 2011

New York Fashion Week's candles are burnt out at Lincoln Center and jocund London stands tiptoe on the misty fashion fronts, but aptly named Circa Lounge's flame continues to burn bright.

Anisha Lakhani: New York Fashion Week's Dazzling Newcomer: CIRCA Lounge Anisha Lakhani 2011

The first thing most of us did upon arrival (after grabbing a cocktail, natch), was take in the panoramic views of Times Square and the rest of the city, aided by the R Lounge's floor to ceiling windows.

Melissa Berkelhammer: A "Wow" Worthy Crowd at the R Lounge Melissa Berkelhammer 2010

The Helix Lounge's pumpkin carving contest gives the first 30 would-be carvers a pre-scooped pumpkin, carving tools and two hours to fashion their scariest jack-o'lantern for a chance to win a free night's stay at the hotel.

Free and Easy Alex Baldinger 2010

The Helix Lounge's pumpkin carving contest, from 6 to 8 p.m., gives the first 30 would-be carvers a pre-scooped pumpkin, carving tools and two hours to fashion their scariest Jack-O-Lantern for a chance to win a free night's stay at the hotel.

Getting Up Guide: Carved pumpkins and colorful cocktails Alex Baldinger 2010

Towards the end of the show, as the hour came dangerously close to midnight and the Mercury Lounge's noise curfew crept ever closer, the band cryptically said they'd play a couple more songs then come "play with us."

Kim Gittleson: Maps & Atlases Surprise, Play Impromptu Acoustic Show At Mercury Lounge Kim Gittleson 2010

The Velvet Lounge's newest weekly event extends the weekend as local DJ Dave Nada spins his custom brand of slowed-down Dutch house music that has become an international hit.

Going Out Guide 2010

The Velvet Lounge's newest weekly event extends the weekend as local DJ Dave Nada spins his custom brand of slowed-down Dutch house music that has become an international hit.

Free and easy events 2010

The Lounge's house band was Joey Dee and the Starlighters, whose "Peppermint Twist" topped the charts despite yappy vocals and cretinous lyrics that can still produce cavities today, but the chief draw was the scene itself, the traffic jam of nobodies and special guest stars Twisting madly away as if they'd just been released from bondage.

A Twist in Time Wolcott, James 2007

The cover of the album features a Jack Davis-style illustration of the Lounge's tributees – shows are built around a single artist and have included Neil Diamond, Harry Nilsson and the Kinks – angrily chasing a smiling McGinty.

Llamas, Losers: Yesterday Once More ��� Godspeed You Black Emperor!: The Insiders 2000