The building at , 725 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, Ohio, was closed by the City of Toledo due to safety regulations and prior fines. The building was recently the home of Fascinations! And originally the home of Caesars Show bar which has severed the Toledo gay community since 1980. As stated on one of Caesars' websites: The club was made famous by the Kenny Rogers' song “Lucille" as the "bar in Toledo across from the depot" and was one of the city's first opera houses.

I remember back when I first “came out”, this was the place to be in Toledo on Friday and Saturday nights for the drag shows. My boyfriend at the time loved the drag shows. I myself do find them entertaining and have a great respect for the performers.

In January of this year, Caesars was sold by the previous owner and became Fascination! The new owners were putting their heart and souls into the place, fixing it up and remodeling. The whole community was caught by surprise when the City of Toledo closed the building yesterday due to safety regulations and fines prior to the takeover with the new owners.

But the show must go on! The drag shows themselves have been temporarily moved to Outskirts at 1515 Laskey Road. I am sure with the support of the other gay bars in Toledo, the shows will be hosted at multiple locations in the Toledo area.

As can be seen from the multiple posts on their facebook page, the community has proven the support and love for this establishment. “We will prevail! One door closes and one more bigger and brighter opens. Things happen for a reason. Stay tuned for our UNSTOPABLE return!” “We are NOT closed the building was. We have a new location and can't wait to announce our new attire.”

To the old building, I lower my head and nod, I will miss you and the memories I have of Caesars Show Bar. To the new Fascination! I am being held “spellbound", waiting for the new Location. Best of luck!