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Star Community Bar, a live music venue in Little Five Points, will close on Dec. 31 after 35 years of operation. Co-owner Luke Lewis cited ongoing challenges as a live music venue, compounded by the impact of COVID-19 and the decline in film production in Atlanta, as reasons for the closure. Red Light Café, currently located at Amsterdam Walk, will take over the space in January 2027 and continue operating from the same location on Moreland Ave.
Red Light Café announced it will preserve key features of Star Bar, including the Elvis Shrine and the Little Vinyl Lounge, while bringing its own events such as Wednesday Jazz Jam and Tease Tuesday. The transition marks the end of an era for the Atlanta music scene, with both venues having hosted acts like Mastodon and Drive-By Truckers early in their careers.
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