So here we were back at The Arena Art Bar last night for what was their final weekend of operation. After less than a year in business, they are sadly closing.We arrived fashionably late to find DJ Amber Jane (USA) in the corner booth.Playing a Breaks and Classic Dance set.Large crowd in the club. Spotted on the dance floor: The event last night had begun at 4PM and DJ Gruvgirl (USA) had played her set earlier. She was spotted here with Rob.Spotted in VIP: DJ Gr3ywolf (USA) had also played earlier, spotted here with DJ J-ROK (USA).Spotted on the dance floor: DJ Johnny Park (USA) had also played earlier, seen here with the lovely Dolly.DJ Burufunk (USA) came on next.It was a back-to-back set with DJ Keri (USA).The two work well together with Keri providing a lot of live vocals.Their set a mix of House and Progressive House.Anybody who’s anybody was at this show last night!Spotted outside: Tiffany was one of the resident bartenders when this was Suite B Lounge.Dance floor stayed jammed!DJ Chris Hawk (USA) was up next.He opened with some more Progressive House but quickly switched it over to the genre he’s best known for…..TranceHis mostly uplifting Trance set kept the dance floor occupied.People dancing front and back.Bar stayed busy too.We ran into lots of peeps from the local scene!DJ Amber Jane with Dorsey.DJ Amber Jane with Shawnii and Ame.DJ Amber Jane with Rob.It was soon 1AM and time for one final headliner.DJ Noel Sanger (USA)He was playing Vocal Downtempo during our stay.Even though it was late, no one was leaving just yet.Noel Sanger had played here at Suite B Lounge in 2015 as seen in this Blog archive photo.Dance floor stayed jammed.Spotted outside: Arena Art Bar proprietor Tori seen here with Carlos.Above the doors, memories of when this was Suite B Lounge and more-recently, Ann Teague’s Lamp Supply, home to quality lighting fixtures and good cocktails.The Arena Art Bar as it looked last December just prior to opening. It didn’t quite make it a year but they sure did try offering great drinks, great music and great hospitality. Downtown Orlando just is not conducive to success as the City continues to try to do all it can to put bars out of business. Last night, notwithstanding the closing, a good time was had by all.
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