A Cleveland business credited for reviving the historic Euclid Tavern is having one last run before leaving the iconic place established in 1909.
Happy Dog announced on Friday that after several years of hosting conversations about politics, arts and sciences and the city Clevelanders love, along with hosting hundreds of touring acts, after much deliberation, the last day of business will be on Saturday, Nov. 17.
In a Facebook post, Happy Dog thanked everyone who had a role in making their time at Euclid Tavern successful.
We brought the venue back to life, during what was a very difficult transition for us in the wake of Sean Kilbane’s passing. I will be forever grateful for the passion and effort everyone has put in to making our time at the Euclid Tavern meaningful and memorable.
Since our first show with Uno Lady and Shale Satans, through shows with touring acts like the Oblivians, Dwight Twilley, Jonathan Richman, Yonatan Gat and King Gizzard, as well a multitude of talented local musicians, we have hosted over 750 different bands, performing over 1,250 gigs during our tenure. Thousands of musicians shared their talents with us - and we are proud and grateful for their contribution to the cultural life of our city.
We hosted meaningful conversations on politics, the economy, arts and sciences, and local history, including important dialogues about Hough, East Cleveland, immigration restrictions, and the future of arts funding. We hosted hundreds of events, including author talks, storytelling nights, comedy shows, film screenings, drag shows, and even Ohio’s State Pinball Championship.
Happy Dog took over the Euclid Tavern in 2014 after it sat empty for several years following a brief ownership under Dan Bliss and John Michalak who closed the business in 2001. In 2013, University Circle Inc. took over ownership.
University Circle Inc. thanked Happy Dog for their contribution in helping keep the legacy of an important landmark alive.
While the future of Euclid Tavern is unknown, the longtime Cleveland mainstay became a prominent piece of University Circle during the 1970s and 1980s. It became a place where generations flocked to listen to the latest band on tour and was even the filming location for the 1987 film, "Light of Day" starring Michael J. Fox and Joan Jett.
