Over 100 photos in the comments { https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18qHN92int/ } Link to Facebook Post BS West in Scottsdale Arizona BS West was a legendary, two-story LGBTQ+ nightclub in Old Town Scottsdale that operated from 1988 to January 7, 2024. It served as a vital, welcoming safe space in the Phoenix Valley, hosting legendary drag shows, trans nights, and large-scale block parties. Established on Fifth Avenue, the bar was originally tucked away in a hidden alleyway. In an era when LGBTQ+ spaces faced heavy discrimination, this discreet location was necessary to provide a safe haven for the community. Co-owner Mike Fornelli took over the venue during Labor Day weekend in 1989. Over the decades, it evolved from a hidden, exclusively gay male venue into an open, inclusive, and multi-generational institution welcoming all members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Tons of my drag queen friends performed at this location over the decades. I was lucky enough t...