From his blog:
That’s it. The end of a chapter in life, I guess.
alchemize is officially closed. Period. This weekend’s shows will be moved to Cooper’s on Main.
Why? Couple reasons.
Number one, due to the overwhelmingly positive response we have gotten to our announcement about moving, we are pushing forward with opening a new project in Covington.
Because we need to move VERY quickly on that, it soon became clear that we couldn’t continue operations in the current space. From a logistical, financial, and legal standpoint, leaving now was the best option out there.
More after the link…
Now, alchemize is closed. The new space will have its own name and its own identity. It deserves that. It will be a very different experience, and shouldn’t live in any previous project’s shadow.
I am so excited about the new venture, its hard to think much about what’s ending. I’m sure that will come in time. alchemize was, for many of its patrons, a very special place, something truly unique. I, like plenty of other people, will take with me a lot of fond memories. I have met so many truly amazing people in the course of doing this, and I can never forget any of it.
From the very bottom of my heart, thank you. To all of you who suffered through the crime and harassment that comes with Over-the-Rhine to get to our doors. To all of you who have supported us week in and week out.
I know everyone wil be dissappointed that the venue won’t get a proper send-off, a big goodbye celebration. But on top of making more business sense this way, I think its better for everyone. Let’s focus on the future. What coming up next will be spectacular, I promise you. I can feel it already.
Stay tuned.