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We at Seattle Gay Scene love both a good challenge and discovering useful an interesting information so we trotted out to White Center and quickly got some answers…by eavesdropping on the conversations of some folks having afternoon cocktails/beers on the patio of a popular restaurant just a few doors down from the buildings burnt in the July 5th fire.
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The fire was ultimately determined to be arson and while investigators continue to seek out who started the fire which originated in the basement of The Lumber Yard, the owners of the bar, Nathan Adams and Michale Farrar quickly vowed to rebuild.Īnd, they wasted no time in finding a new location announcing on July 13th via social media ” We are very happy to announce, we have found a new home in White Center!! ” but giving no details on the exact location for Lumber Yard 2.0. Fans of the bar and especially the communities of White Center and the surrounding neighborhoods in West/Southwest Seattle also rallied around the bar and grill as well as the other businesses affected by the fire and gave generously to fundraising GoFundMe accounts. LGBTQ Seattle was horrified by the devastating fire that destroyed popular White Center venue The Lumber Yard Bar and other businesses on July 5th. Hopefully, Queer/Bar will fulfill its mission of fostering community.The charred remains of White Center’s Lumber Yard Bar. KUOW asked in 2014, for example, “Why Is Capitol Hill No Longer The Gay Epicenter Of Seattle?” and that same year Seattle Mag wondered if the booming nightlife was to blame for a rise in antigay violence - years before Trump made a concerted effort to empower bigots. Purr, which will reopen in the next month or so in the former home of Montlake Ale House at 2307 24th Ave E, may be the latest example, but rents have been rising and the neighborhood’s queer community has felt squeezed for years. Queer/Bar comes “in the wake of rumors of LGBTQIA businesses leaving the traditionally gay neighborhood of Seattle,” the release said. His husband, designer Murf Hall, will shape the space. In a release, he said he’s been planning this venture for 12 years, and is excited to finally be executing a project that marries his love for social activism and his passion for running bars and restaurants. He’s also an LGBTQIA advocate, serves on the board of the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce, and was one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 40-under-40 in 2016. Owner Joey Burgess is a partner at Grim’s Provisions and Spirits and director of operations for Guild Seattle (Lost Lake Café, The Comet Tavern, Big Mario’s).
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In part, the bar will tackle these goals by hosting a wide variety of events day and night: a chef series showcasing the talent of LGBTQIA chefs a discussion series for queer-focused issues in politics, activism, and community-driven forums bingo dance nights art performances like drag shows a nightclub and a restaurant serving dinner and brunch. The business, slated for this fall, intends to be more than simply a place to grab a drink, fostering an inclusive space for the LGBTQIA community with a team and clientele that reflect the diversity of the city “while retaining Capitol Hill’s foothold of being the premiere arts and queer neighborhood,” according to a release. Hoping to fill the gap left by Purr Cocktail Lounge - a long-running gay bar whose owner, Barbie Roberts, said her move from Capitol Hill to Montlake after 12 years was driven by rising rents, Seattle Gay Scene reports - upcoming Capitol Hill establishment Queer/Bar (1518 11th Ave.) is putting its queer-friendly intentions right in its name.