LOS ANGELES, CA. - DECEMBER 1, 2008: Brad Gluckstein, founder and co-owner of the new Conga Room in downtown Los Angeles, is photographed on the sign outrside (and overlooking the club) on Dec. 1. The Conga Room is reopening next to the Nokia Theatre across the street from Staples Center and is part of LA Live. The club used to be in the Miracle Mile area of Los Angeles and was known among Latin and world musician means as a key venue for hearing live music. (Gary Friedman/Los Angeles Times) (Gary Friedman/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA. - DECEMBER 1, 2008: The Papaya Bar (by Jorge Pardo) inside the new Conga Room in downtown Los Angeles. (Gary Friedman/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA. - DECEMBER 1, 2008: A woman walks into Boca Restaurant, and in left background (wooden bars behind man) is the Papaya Bar (by Jorge Pardo) inside the new Conga Room in downtown Los Angeles. (Gary Friedman/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA. - DECEMBER 1, 2008: A piece of artwork called Tocado by architect Hagy Belzberg inside the new Conga Room in downtown Los Angeles. (Gary Friedman/Los Angeles Times)
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LOS ANGELES, CA. - DECEMBER 1, 2008: A piece of artwork called Tocado by architect Hagy Belzberg inside the new Conga Room in downtown Los Angeles. (Gary Friedman/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA. - DECEMBER 1, 2008: Volador Mural (by artist Sergio Arau) inside the new Conga Room in downtown Los Angeles. (Gary Friedman/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA. - DECEMBER 1, 2008: Brad Gluckstein (foreground), founder and co-owner of the new Conga Room in downtown Los Angeles, is shown with other key staff members. From left, in background: Oscar Hernandez, musical director; Sergio Arau, artist; Hagy Belzberg, architect; Alex Garcia, chef. (Gary Friedman/Los Angeles Times)
LOS ANGELES, CA. - DECEMBER 1, 2008: Brad Gluckstein, founder and co-owner of the new Conga Room in downtown Los Angeles, walks on the dance floor. (Gary Friedman/Los Angeles Times)