A bar at Metro Gallery?
Metro Gallery could be getting its liquor license as early as the first week of March, said owner Sarah M. Williams.
The gallery at 1700 N. Charles St. hosts art exhibitions and regular live music shows.
Currently, it's BYOB. But that could change as early as March 6.
Adding a bar would bring in enough money to allow Williams to hire a staff, upgrade the sound system and possibly even slash admission fees to shows, she said.
"It should be fun," Williams said. "I'm excited."
Erik Maza is a features reporter at the Baltimore Sun. He writes for several sections of the Sun paper and contributes weekly columns on music and nightlife. He also writes and edits the Midnight Sun blog. He often covers entertainment, business, and the business of entertainment. Occasionally, he writes about Four Loko, The Block, the liquor board, and those who practice "
Comments
This would be great for the Station North neighborhood. I'm looking forward to it!
Posted by: Bob W. | February 15, 2008 9:07 AM
Bob, agreed. Sarah has brought some really interesting musicians and artists into Metro, and a liquor license would only be a boost for her and the gallery.
Posted by: Sam Sessa | February 15, 2008 2:55 PM
I can only wish Sarah the best of luck! Apart from being a fantastic woman, she's really done a great job with putting on shows at the Metro Gallery. You wouldn't think it by looking at her meager "soundboard" but she's managed to put in place an excellent sound system that puts most bigger venues to shame. I've yet to hear a show there with bad sound.
Posted by: Jeff | February 15, 2008 4:08 PM
YEAH for Sarah and The Metro Gallery
Posted by: joanne | February 15, 2008 8:02 PM
Metro Gallery is doing a fantastic job. Great space, interesting lineups. I am rooting for it.
Posted by: Aural States | February 15, 2008 11:39 PM
That would be fantastic! Good luck you guys!
Posted by: Carlos | February 16, 2008 11:21 AM