Victorian Village bar the Shrunken Head closes after 12 years

The Victorian Village bar the Shrunken Head closed Saturday after more than 12 years in business.

In a social media post, owners Andreas Kleinert and Kristy Venrick said they were "approached several months ago" and mentioned "discussions and negotiations" but did not explicitly say the closing was the result of a sale or to whom.

Representatives of the bar have not responded to a request for more information.

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At 251 W. 5th Ave, the bar previously known as Victorians Midnight Café has been home to open mic nights, trivia nights, burlesque, drag, karaoke, live music and other events over the years.

"It is very bittersweet for Andreas and I because this bar includes numerous special times with amazing people, events, our dedicated staff and our regulars. All that are like family and have made this not just a bar, but a home," read the post.

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