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After 8 years of business the straight owned, gay bar, previously known as the Escape Lounge has sold. The new gay owners Shaun Hunt (32), Landon Heins (32), and Gabriel Cressy (34) are excited to announce that the new bar named The Phoenix Bar & Lounge is 100% locally gay owned and operated. According to Gabriel Cressy, the new trio owners (whom he revealed are in a polyamorous relationship), purchased the bar from Jeff Kesar who currently still owns Goodtimes Bar & Grill. Gabriel Cressy, who has been described as a "driven nightlife entrepreneur" said that they "think very differently and are open minded", that they are not only a gay bar but are open to all walks of life. They bill themselves as a gay / alternative bar & lounge and say they are open to everyone. Their primary focus is on the art's, performances, and community and their Facebook page states their mission is "to show pride in our community through acceptance and inclusion, communal effort, art, self expression and participation." When asked about the name, Gabriel referenced the Phoenix from Greek mythology that obtains new life by rising from the ashes of it's predecessor. In this case, the ashes being the long time running Escape Bar & Lounge. The bar is a 4800 square foot bar with a lounge atmosphere, 2 daily happy hour specials, weekly karaoke, pool tables, darts, patios, special events and more! The Phoenix also hopes to open the existing kitchen and add grill to their many amenities. If you're looking for a different, interesting new bar, check them out. Although Phoenix is currently opened Gabriel told us there are a lot of things still being upgraded at the location including a mural on the entire outer building being painted by professional local artist Gear Duran who is currently only on Day 3 of the week long project.