Catchin' Up with SchickiMicki's Shut Down
Düsseldorf's historic originality diminishes with Schick and Cube's departure.
Christoph Klöcker, the brains behind the popular club bar, SchickiMicki, boldly offers a straightforward explanation for its closure: the ever-evolving trends in the nightlife scene have left his establishment in the dust.
Now, he claims he faced more than just these shifting tastes—he feels abandoned by the brewery (Warsteiner/Frankenheim) and the city too. An appeal for more flexible funding for culture's survival in the old town rings out from Klöcker as he seeks a brighter future for the arts.
The Last Hurrah
Bid a fond farewell to SchickiMicki this weekend, with the festivities starting at 10 PM both evenings. Entrance remains free, but grabbing a drink will mean a dash of solidarity, with proceeds working to settle the bar's insolvency. Got your eye on a keepsake? Join the eBay auction to walk away with a piece of SchickiMicki history!
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In the face of changing tastes and alleged apathy from the brewery and city, Christoph Klöcker, the visionary behind SchickiMicki, is leveraging the club's final days to raise funds and create awareness for flexible cultural funding, all while inviting patrons to a farewell weekend celebration from 10 PM, with proceeds going towards settling the bar's debts. Amidst the closure, home-and-garden enthusiasts might find a unique piece of SchickiMicki history in an eBay auction, as they navigate the evolving Düsseldorf lifestyle.
