Posted inNews & Views Studio West 117 Owners Defaulted on Millions in Loans, Owe Hundreds of Thousands in Back Taxes The LGBTQ-focused complex will close at the end of the month. by Mark Oprea December 9, 2025December 9, 2025
Posted inCleveland News With Studio West 117’s Sudden Closure, Local LGBTQ+ Organizations Scramble to Find Alternate Plans From food pantry distribution to dodgeball leagues to monthly meeting space, many LGBTQ+ groups now have to pivot their plans. by Ken Schneck, The Buckeye Flame December 4, 2025December 4, 2025
Posted inCleveland News Studio West 117 to Close This Month Since opening in 2022, the ambitious attempt at a nucleus for Cleveland’s LGBTQ+ community had its highs and lows, but will close December 28, owners said by Mark Oprea December 2, 2025December 2, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Studio West 117 Defaulted on $9 Million in Loans Daniel Budish and Betsy Figgie were sued by Truist Bank for missing payments. They’re now “recapitalizing debt” after a forebearance agreement by Vince Grzegorek March 7, 2024July 20, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Photos From the FriskMeGood Area 51 Fashion Show at Studio West 117 by Emanuel Wallace October 30, 2023
Posted inNews & Views MetroHealth Hosts Annual Transgender Job Fair This Weekend The free fair will have a panel, employers, resources and training by Maria Elena Scott June 21, 2023June 30, 2024
Posted inNews & Views Leaders of Studio West 117 Admit to Some Early Growing Pains. Some in Cleveland’s LGBTQ+ Community Think That Undersells the Problems Studio Mess? by Ken Schneck and Maria Elena Scott May 31, 2023May 23, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Studio West 117 Kicks Off Grand Opening Weekend on Friday, Oct. 21 Guests will have their first chance to explore Muze, Trellis and Eat Me Pizza by Douglas Trattner October 13, 2022June 9, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Muze Gastropub, Eat Me Pizza and Trellis Rooftop Bar Opening at Studio West 117 in October The Fieldhouse is just phase one for the ambitious LGBT-focused development by Douglas Trattner September 13, 2022June 3, 2025