HermannB次元官网网址檚 Jazz Club has a new lease on life after a local arts society signed a five-year lease to take over management.

The Arts on View Society (formerly known as Jazz on View) will be taking over both HermannB次元官网网址檚 at 753 View St. and the next door View Street Social Club as of July 15 after months of negotiations with the owners, Stephan and Edward Nieweler and Ingrid Reid, the three children of the clubB次元官网网址檚 late founder Hermann Nieweler.

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After negotiations became public the society had five weeks to fundraise $100,000 for operating costs and initial upgrades.

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The Society now has a couple weeks to transfer all the proper licensing and do inventory before opening it officially opens the doors.

While the Society wants to stay true to Hermann NiewelerB次元官网网址檚 vision, it also wants to expand the clubB次元官网网址檚 performances.

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Upgrades will also roll out gradually, including a new carpet and aims to update the bar and kitchen.

Several special events are scheduled in the upcoming month to celebrate the lease acquisition including a public event on July 31 which will include performer Kelby MacNayr and jazz bassist Neil Swainson.