The main room boasts a 5,000-square-foot dance floor, 14 VIP tables, several 4K high-def screens, intelligent lighting, and a state-of-the-art sound system. And just like he transformed a shady downtown Phoenix warehouse venue into the aforementioned concert spot, he renovated and revamped the decrepit two-story space on Mill that formerly housed School of Rock into a high-tech nightlife playground. The 9,500-square-foot spot, which opened in April, has an excellent pedigree, as owner Narender Raju also runs popular local venue The Pressroom. Despite these odds, Aura Nightclub has managed to thrive, probably because it's got a lot going for it. Clubgoers are fickle, tastes and trends are constantly changing, and the competition is always out to eat you alive. Opening a dance joint is a risky venture, even in a nightlife-friendly party zone like Mill Avenue.
