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Later, the bar posted on social media explaining the reasons for the sudden closure. In recent months, sales fluctuated, and we remained hopeful, it was not enough to cover basic operational costs. According to the post, the bar's insurance expired on Saturday, Dec The owners said they attempted to sell the bar and nightclub but could not come to an agreement with potential buyers leaving the business to close before its annual New Year's Eve party.

We knew it had been slow.

The Main Event

We didn't think it was that slow," said Mirelle Jane Divine, a drag queen and former Birdcage show director. Sitting beside her best friend and fellow drag queen, Roxie D. Mocracy, Divine said the Facebook post not only caught patrons off guard but Birdcage employees too. So this setback is only temporary.

The Birdcage stated a miscommunication was the cause behind the sudden announcement that the bar would be closing its doors. We recognize that a lack of clear, timely communication led to this painful situation. We, from the very beginning, set out to curate a space for those who didn't have space elsewhere," Divine said.

My January calendar is completely open. The Birdcage moved into its Central Avenue location downtown in June The bar and nightclub kept its Race Street location, rebranding it "The Flock" as more of a low-key lounge vibe. Both locations are listed as "permanently closed" on Google. The Birdcage opened its doors in at the Race Street locationwhich was formerly home to well-known gay bar Shooters.

Actions Facebook Tweet Email. The bar announced its closure in a social media post on Christmas Eve. By: Danielle GoodmanConnor Steffen. Mirelle Jane Divine. Roxie D. Morning Rush. Copyright Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sign up for the Breaking News Newsletter and receive up to date information.

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