The Saloon Minneapolis is a gay bar located at 830 Hennepin Avenue (downtown Minneapolis).[1] It is co-owned by John Moore and Jim "Andy" Anderson.[2][3] It is one of the oldest gay bars currently in operation in Minneapolis, founded in 1977.[4][5] The Saloon is an important gay culture icon in the Twin Cities that is regularly featured in the popular press and oral histories.[6][7] Local CBS affiliate WCCO rated it as one of the best gay bars in the Twin Cities.[8]
The Saloon is also a performance venue. Vanessa Vanjie Mateo performed at the venue in 2018.[9] Todrick Hall performed at the bar to kick-off the 2018 Twin Cities Pride festival.[10]
References
edit- ^ Andy Birkey (August 6, 2015). "Throwback Thursday: Check out these ads for The Saloon from the early 1980s". The Column. Archived from the original on August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ^ ""We never thought we'd make it a year": Minneapolis gay bar celebrates 45 years in business". CBS Minnesota. September 6, 2022. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ "LGBTQ-Owned Minneapolis Businesses to Support During Pride—and the Rest of the Year". minneapolis.org. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
Self described as "the cornerstone of downtown Minneapolis nightlife and gayife," The Saloon has been an LGBTQ community hub since 1977. Sheparded by owners John Moore and Jim (Andy) Anderson, the Saloon now features dance parties, drag shows, open stage talent nights, karaoke, and The Saloon Pride Block Party.
- ^ "Nightlife notebook: The Saloon turns 35". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on 2018-07-29. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
- ^ "An Evening with John Moore". www.qlibrary.org. Archived from the original on 2019-09-15. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
- ^ "The Saloon". Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Archived from the original on 2018-07-28. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
- ^ LeBow, Michelle. "The Gay 90's: An oral history - City Pages". City Pages. Archived from the original on 2018-07-28. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
- ^ "Best GLBT Bars In The Twin Cities". 24 June 2011. Archived from the original on 29 July 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ^ "More Weekend: Iconic". Secrets of the City. July 27, 2018. Archived from the original on August 19, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ Cathy Wurzer (June 22, 2018). "Todrick Hall performs tonight at the Saloon". MPR News. Archived from the original on August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
External links
edit- Official website
- The Saloon on Facebook
- Throwback Thursday: Check out these ads for The Saloon from the early 1980s
- Amy Ge (January 30, 2018). "Street Style: 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3' premiere at the Saloon". City Pages. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
