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The new venue will be managed and operated by survivors of the Nov. 2022 shooting. Former employees are invited to work at the new location.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ nightclub Club Q announced plans Tuesday to reopen in a new location.
The club, which has remained closed since a mass shooting in November 2022, said it will open a new venue at a new location in Colorado Springs.
“At this time, we have decided not to open Club Q in its old location,” Club Q shared Tuesday. “We believe the best way forward is for Club Q to initially open a new venue at a new location.”
“The new venue will be known as The Q and will be located inside the historic Satellite Hotel in southern Colorado Springs at 411 Lakewood Circle, Colorado Springs 80910.
“We will never be able to make those impacted by the shooting at Club Q whole, but we hope this new space can provide community healing. We all have changed in so many ways, but we sincerely hope that the new venue can be a small part of rebuilding the Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ community.”
Club Q said the new venue, The Q, will be managed and operated by survivors of the shooting. The club has invited former employees that wish to return the opportunity to join The Q.
“Both locally and nationally, Club Q’s reopening sends a strong message that hate will not win, love will always prevail,” Club Q said in a statement. “Over the last 11 months, we have heard the perspectives of survivors, victims’ families and the greater community. The voices are overwhelmingly strong, Club Q must return — when and where has been the main debate. We have heard those that feel returning the building to the community this soon will hinder their healing process.
“We fully recognize that Club Q and this community has never been a building or location. It’s composed of tens of thousands of people of all walks of life coming together to celebrate love and acceptance. The Club Q community has continued to carry on with strength and resilience, even while the doors have remained closed.”
“We have experienced many frustrating delays with the design and approval process for Club Q’s onsite permanent memorial,” said the club. “We are pleased to announce we are in the final approval process and intend to begin construction very soon. Our goal is to complete the memorial as expeditiously as possible.
“Safe venues are still very important. Transgender people are being attacked and legislated against throughout the country and the art of drag is under attack as grooming. The Q, in the tradition of Club Q, will stand up to these attacks. We will provide a safe, affirming and inclusive space to everyone. The new venue will host a variety of shows, including drag shows. We will also proudly present alternative entertainment options, such as karaoke, bingo, trivia, and arcade style video games.”
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