A couple months back, we reported on some possible static between long-standing local venue Shadow Lounge and neighbors in East Liberty. Today, owner Justin Strong announced that after 12 years operating at 5972 Baum Blvd., he'll be closing down Shadow next year and working to buy an building elsewhere.

Strong says the associated venue in the same building — AVA Lounge with the adjoining Blue Room — will continue to operate. Read more here on Shadow Lounge's blog.