Club Q announces plans to open a new venue called “The Q” following 2022 deadly shooting
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- Club Q is planning to reopen a new venue at a new location following the tragic events that took place in November 2022.
Club Q is a 20-year-old nightclub in Colorado Springs that has served as a hub for the LGBTQ+ community.
The nightclub closed after convicted shooter Anderson Aldrich opened fire in the facility on November 20, 2022, killing five people and injuring multiple others.
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Since the club closed its doors for nearly a year, officials stated they were working to plan their next steps in moving forward.
In a recent press release sent on Tuesday, October 24, officials with Club Q stated, “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. This Club Q community has continued to carry on with strength and resilience, even while the doors have remained closed.”
The new venue will now be known as “The Q” and will be located inside the historic Satellite Hotel in southern Colorado Springs. That will be at 411 Lakewood Circle.
Officials stated that “The Q,” in the tradition of Club Q, will continue to provide a safe, affirming, and inclusive space to everyone. They added the new venue will host a variety of shows, including drag shows, karaoke, bingo, trivia, and arcade-style video games.
In addition to working to reopen the new venue, officials with Club Q stated they were working on the final design and approval process for a Club Q onsite memorial.
They added construction is expected to begin soon and their goal is to complete the memorial as soon as possible.
“The Q” will also be managed and operated by survivors from the shooting and officials are offering any former employees who wish to return, to join “The Q” as they work to build a new team.
“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…We are excited to announce more details, we look forward to seeing you all soon!”
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