Last Ditch, Massachusetts lesbian bar, to close; owners cite lack of leadership
Last Ditch, a lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, that drew national attention over its mask policy, is closing and looking for new owners.
Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue in Greenfield, Massachusetts, is closing. Fox News reports the owners cited a lack of leadership for the transition.
The bar announced the plan in an Instagram post on Monday, according to the Guardian. It said it was looking for co-owners, new owners or a full sale. It said it would "soft close effective immediately." Only booked events will continue while it closes this winter, the Guardian reports.
The bar became widely known after it lifted its Covid mask requirement one day a week. The New York Times says the change was meant to attract more patrons. It drew criticism and national attention, and the Times reports it did not save the business. The Guardian says the bar went viral last month.
The Guardian reports the bar opened last year.
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- The New York TimesLast Ditch, a Lesbian Bar Whose Mask Policy Made It Famous, Will CloseMon, Oct 26, 4:06 PM EDT
- The GuardianMassachusetts lesbian bar makes frantic effort to find new owners after relaxing masking policyMon, Oct 26, 6:39 PM EDT
- Fox NewsViral Massachusetts lesbian bar announces it will be 'soft closing' after easing mask rulesTue, Oct 27, 6:21 PM EDT
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- Mon, Oct 26, 6:55 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Last Ditch, Massachusetts lesbian bar, stops regular operations and seeks new owners