The word “institution” is defined as “something or someone firmly associated with a place or thing,” a significant organization in a society or culture. Scandals—also lovingly referred to as Portland’s gay Cheers—certainly meets the criteria. It’s been around for a great while, was groundbreaking, and caused quite a scandal when it moved to its second location (now Kenny & Zuke’s), becoming the first gay bar in Portland with sidewalls consisting of large, see-through windows. Keep in mind this was back when most queer watering holes were covered up and dimly lit speakeasies, Details from
Just Out..
Three decades and another move later, Scandals remains a trailblazer. In an age when most gay bars rely on DJs to provide canned dance tunes, Scandals is introducing a series of live music acts every Thursday throughout the summer in honor of its 32nd anniversary—christened, fittingly enough, Thursday Night Live!
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