Milwauki – After 56 years of business, this is! Wisconsin, the oldest, permanent LGBT Q+ Bar and is constantly closing its doors.
In a post on social media, this is! He announced that he would celebrate another birthday.
Bar Melvaki has an important place of LGBTQ and is popular for its shows and events, including drag queens.
In their announcement, this is! He said that the closure is due to quad and recent construction, which has closed their sidewalks on Wales Street, “he said,” In the Covade crisis and the years after 2020, which is with our street and sidewalks 8 months closure last year, we put this business in this position.
This is! Thanks to all the bar staff, actors and friends.
Watch: That’s it! , ‘Wisconsin’s oldest LGBTQ+ Bar’, closes his doors after 56 years of business
This is! , ‘Wisconsin’s oldest LGBTQ+ Bar’, closes his doors after 56 years of business
In a statement, Milwaukee Elderman Peter Bergelis and Alder Woman Zimripa thank the staff and talented actors for building a home for many.
Bergelis and Zimripa encourage everyone to continue supporting local coerus -owned businesses.
This is! In the end of June, Honors and Joseph Brahm said in his farewell post as the founders of the bar, saying, “When they are no longer with us, they will be fighting with us for the past few years. His memory and heritage also lives in our hearts.”
Read the full statement of Malvaki Elderman Peter Burgalese and Elder Women Joxista Zamripa:
Malwaki’s LGBT Q+ reflects a heartbreaking moment in history. On the occasion of its 57th anniversary this summer, once, performance space, and a collective place that has been the foundation stone of the city’s LGBT Q+ community for generations. Unfortunately, the celebration will never reach, as owner George Schneider today announced a permanent business closure.
On behalf of the city and the whole community, we want to take a moment to thank him deeply about it! Over the years, its incredible and far -reaching effects. For almost six decades, this famous establishment has only been more than once – it has been a shelter, a safe place, and an important collective place for the LGBT Q+ Community of Malwaki.
Dedicated staff, talented actors, and unprecedented friends who have made it! A house for many people, we thank you. Your passion, determination and soul have created a place that created a legacy of love, happiness and joining that will never be forgotten.
We recognize the immense challenges in recent years, and when we are with deep sadness that we are goodbye, we also maintain love, happiness and flexibility! Representatives for many people. We are especially grateful to the founders, June and Joseph Brahm, whose vision and courage made this place possible. Although they are no longer with us, their spirit and dedication continues in the society that has helped them create.
When we close this chapter, we encourage everyone to continue supporting local and quir -owned businesses, as they make this city so special. Thank you, that’s! , To be an irreparable part of the history of our city. Your effect will resonate for years to come, and the love you have shared with this community will never end.
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