The ten best scenes from Old Curtis St.'s last call

While it's uncertain right now if the storied downtown bar at 21st and Curtis will ever host live bands again -- or even scarcely resemble the beloved dive we've all come to know and love, for that matter -- Old Curtis Street sure went out on a high note this...

By Westword Staff

January 7, 2013

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While it's uncertain right now if the storied downtown bar at 21st and Curtis will ever host live bands again -- or even scarcely resemble the beloved dive we've all come to know and love, for that matter -- Old Curtis Street sure went out on a high note this past Saturday night with one last hurrah. Chris Morgan was on hand to capture the bittersweet scene and brought us back a ton of photos. Keep reading to see some highlights from the evening and then be sure to check out the full slide show to see all of the pics.

Continue reading for more of our favorite photos.

For more photos, visit our full "Old Curtis Street's Last Hurrah" slide show.

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