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In Bars & Clubs Briefs
The end of The Groove gives flight to Blackbird
Lange and DeShaw turn The Groove into Blackbird this October.  
By Julie Lawrence RSS Feed
OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writer

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Published Sept. 2, 2008 at 9:37 a.m.
Tags: the groove, blackbird, marisa lange, holly deshaw, classic slice

This past July Marisa Lange, owner of Classic Slice, 2797 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., and business partner Holly DeShaw purchased the bar at 3007 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., formerly known as The Groove.

According to Lange, their plan is to revamp and restructure to re-open this October as Blackbird.

"Look forward to cozy booths, a back patio, DJs and a rad community space in the back room," she says.

Blackbird will offer beer, wine and booze, as well as coffee and tea. Lange and DeShaw say they are considering serving food in the future and are still debating whether or not smoking will be allowed.

Stay tuned to OnMilwaukee.com for more details as they develop.



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Classic Slice
2797 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 238-2406

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mb411 Sounds awesome -- can't wait! Agree with the non-smoking and serving Classic ...
jthom Agreed with Deex - was not a fan of the Groove. Hope the new place is non-smoking ...
deex Unfortunately Groove was never a destination. I look forward to the rework of ...

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