Sometimes you just need to party like a rock star. You know, those nights that end up producing an outlandish story that only those who witnessed it could believe. This can be inspired by a bad day at the office, a test-heavy week at school, or suddenly becoming single again and wanting to cut loose with a night of debauchery.

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Lost Society, a new bar on Greenville, can help that urge. It's the spring-break party that never ends. The music is hot and the patrons are hotter. You'll probably get hit on at least twice, and drink things that you haven't tried since that last college blowout party. Dress to impress, put on your dancing shoes and go in knowing this place ain't for the faint of heart. The scene: Elegant but casual. Dark hardwood floors, tapestry wall-hangings and limestone give it a "den" feel. There's plush couch seating along the walls (and no bottle service required to chill there). The first-floor patio is where the smokers can light up and hang out.

A staircase leads to the rooftop bar, but be warned: You should arrive before midnight to get a decent spot to see the view of downtown's glittering lights.

The vibe: It's basically a college house party. You might hear girls yelling at the DJ to play Britney Spears. Guys are guzzling beer and shouting "hey, bro" across the patio at each other. Looks like everyone is looking to meet someone.

The music: Top 40 from the late '90s through today. Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera are in heavy rotation. Resident DJ Wiki Wiki spins on Saturday and Sunday. He takes requests (and seems patient with those pleas for more Britney).

What people are wearing: Girls were mostly in dresses, both short-short and ankle-skimming. Guys were in trendy jeans and button-down shirts. I strongly suggest wearing comfy shoes. The back patio has a few potholes, and the stairs to the rooftop patio are a bit steep. Stiletto-lovers, beware.

The drink: Go with beer to get in and out of the crowded bar area fast. There are some unique labels, such as Ugly Pug and Peroni. If you don't mind being smushed up against people for a while, wait for a lychee martini. It's sweet and potent, good for sipping slowly.

Parking: There are $10 lots behind the building or you can try to park along the side streets.

Seen/heard: A very intoxicated gal who showcased every cheesy dance move from the '90s (including "the cabbage patch," "the pony" and "the sprinkler"), and a guy wearing a glowstick on his head while swing-dancing to hip-hop. He didn't have intoxication as his excuse.

The bottom line: If you are in college and looking for a crazy good time, or you want to relive some of your youthful antics, this is your place.

Lost Society.

Daily from 7 p.m. to

2 a.m. 2008 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-823-9600. lostsocietydallas.com.

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