Overview
- Studio West 117 announced on Instagram that its final day of operations will be Sunday, Dec. 28.
- The post did not cite a specific reason for the shutdown and instead emphasized community support for LGBTQ+-affirming places.
- Opened in October 2022 by Daniel Budish and Betsy Figgie, the venue operated at 1384 Hird Ave. in a refurbished 1892 building.
- The complex featured a gym, events like drag shows and leagues, and hospitality spots including Muse, Trellis rooftop bar, and Eat Me Pizza.
- Cleveland Scene reported a March default on nearly $10 million in construction loans, and Budish told Signal Cleveland the project faced economic and political headwinds.