Joplin has a new club and the owners guarantee patrons will have a good time.

“We want people to feel like it’s their own club,” said part-owner Nanda Sparks, explaining the inspiration behind naming My Club.

Owners Jerry and Nanda Sparks and Howie Baby of KSYN 92.5 opened My Club Dec. 26, 2002. The owners remodeled the entire building that once housed Tarzanz Pizza and Jungle Gym at 2331 E. Seventh St. The club will feature blues and jazz from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. After 8 p.m., hip hop/Top 40 hits will be the music primarily played. Thursday nights are ladies night with special drink prices and no cover charge for the ladies.

It will also feature bands occasionally on Fridays. College night and best booty contest are on Saturdays. A VIP room can be rented for $350. The room has exclusive drink specials when rented. A medley of other events may also be hosted in the future, the owners said.

“The city meets Joplin,” Howie Baby said, when explaining what sets My Club apart from other clubs in Joplin.

“People need to come out early to avoid the lines,” Nanda Sparks said. “This place is jam packed on the weekends.”

The club has an approximate capacity of 370 people.

“Well, it’s not as dirty as Club Miami,” said Jason Smith, freshman undecided major.

My Club will host the band Jenkins Dirt Jan. 31. It will also be hosting the Big Smith Band Feb. 8. Big Smith Band’s music is described as Ozarkian newgrass rock with a hillbilly kick. On evenings when bands play at the club, the price of admission will be higher. My Club has a Web site which features all upcoming events, nightly specials, pictures of the club, dance floor and VIP room.

It will also offer various different types of sound bites on the Web site including an online registration form for renting the VIP room.

Individuals interested can check the Web site at www.myclub.bz.