If being $200,000 in debt wasn’t enough to shut down a venue, how about a fire code violation? According to the Hook, the landlord of gravity lounge has decided to change management and the locks on the Gravity Lounge space. This was known for several months, but it will be interesting to see who will manage the venue.
A venue with 400 events a years that can’t make money sounds a little problematic right?
[via UNCUS]
The Daily Progress reports that the Gravity Lounge faces cash flow problems and will potentially close. The article explains that the owners need $200,000 to pay off existing loans and relaunch the venue as a non-profit. Thanks to Street for sending this in.[via Daily Progress]
Shaun has the scoop on the Red Light’s Preston Avenue music hall..
The Red Light Management proposed plan to open a music hall on Preston Avenue appears to be in doubt following last night’s meeting of the Charlottesville Planning Commission. After a number of community members rose to speak out against the deal and presented the Commission with a petition stating opposition to the proposed venue, Starr Hill Presents, LLC (the group representing Coran Capshaw’s Red Light Management) has decided to withdraw its request for a special use permit…
Finish the article at cvilleMUSE!
I hereby label this week: “The Week of Selling Charlottesville Venues and Restaurants on Craigslist”
As one of our commenters pointed out, Saxx has also listed itself for sale on Craigslist.
Thinking of owning a lounge/club? Well look at the beautiful Saxx Jazz & Blues Lounge located in the heart of the prestigious downtown Belmont. The lounge is equipped with bar, performance stage, 6ft tv movie screen with projector, in house hi-tech sound system and more. With standing occupancy of 225 and seating of 165, this establishment is great for suttle sophisticated nightlife. Book your favorite band or schedule private events such as wedding receptions, business meetings, birthday parties etc… You’ll be delighted with one of the most elegant and luxurious atmospheres that Charlottesville has to offer!
Ok, this is funny now. What is the next Charlottesville business for sale on Craigslist?!
Heard this from a birdie this morning:
Satellite Ballroom’s lease won’t be renewed. No clue on when it’s up, just that it’s over. Wonder if Coran will put the push on finishing renovations at The Jefferson, to fill the void? Came from another music person in town. Trustworthy.
Who knows when this will happen or more deets to this rumor?
