Breaking News: The World’s First Cannabis Disco Club for Serious Stoners Opens in Monson, MA!
In a move that’s more surprising than finding a vegan at a barbecue, Massachusetts—aka the East Coast’s weed wonderland—just became home to a brand-new dispensary that once housed the Magic Lantern strip club. Folks, if you thought dancing with scantily clad individuals while indulging in a puff or two was all the fun, just wait until you see the groundbreaking partnership of a trio superstar trio who brought nether regions and now… nature!
Meet Rich Rainone, Chris Vianello, and Keshawn Warner, the masterminds behind Dazed Cannabis—where the motto is “Let’s replace our problems with something that goes puff!” These brilliant innovators decided that the best business model after turning a strip club into a cannabis retail wonderland was definitely… wait for it—pink décor, disco balls, and a dash of “What in the high hell just happened?”
This dreamy transformation kicked off in August 2021, and they’ve since secured retail licenses in New York City (presumably so they can pop ‘n’ lock alongside their budtenders). More stunning than a 1990s rave, their latest dispensary is a candy-colored palace located just a stone’s throw from Springfield—because there’s nothing like a little proximity to potential customer debauchery!
Now, you may ask, what ridiculously brilliant marketing strategy did they use to liven up their newly acquired establishment? Well, they kept the Magic Lantern’s centerpiece—a stripper pole—as part of their décor! Because nothing says “Welcome to my cannabis shop” like the thrill of potentially doing the Macarena while waiting for your Mary Jane to be bagged. “Who else has a stripper pole in their dispensary?” Rainone asks, and clearly, he was channeling his inner weed-fueled evangelist!
And let’s not breeze over the grand opening plans set for early March! Picture influencers and town leaders mingling like they’re at the Oscars—except everyone’s wearing tie-dye and braiding each other’s hair while munching on gummies. Dazed may not be at the forefront of the cannabis revolution, but they have certainly found a way to be the life of the party.
Now, of course, not every opening comes without hiccups. Rainone admits the first 90 days of business is akin to running a marathon while being gently prodded with a stick. “We spend the first 60 days micromanaging,” he chuckles. And you know what they say about micromanaging—it’s just a fancy term for giving people anxiety as you hover over them like a concerned mom at a middle school dance.
And there’s a community commitment, as well. Dazed has pledged to reinvest in local holiday drives—because nothing says “look at us, we’re responsible” like being generous while simultaneously selling high-voltage delights. They’re even getting involved with local influencers—who knew we’d find out our go-to yoga instructor was actually a hidden cannabis connoisseur?
In closing, if you find yourself in Monson, MA, looking to make your day a little more dazed (wink, wink), swing by their new store. Just remember, there hasn’t been this much excitement since they unveiled the “Happy Hour” at the old strip club. Who knew cannabis and disco balls belonged together? As Rainone puts it, "Cannabis is supposed to be fun!" Indeed, my friend. Indeed. 
Disclaimer Alert!
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