Jacksonville has lost its Pearl. For seven years The Pearl was a gleaming light within the darkness of Springfield, a lone oasis within what has become a wasteland on a nearly deserted stretch of Main Street.
This past Saturday The Pearl closed its doors for the last time. Owner, Christy Frazier had this to say;
“With a very heavy heart, I am here to announce that tonight is our 7 year anniversary and our last night. We really hope to see nearly everybody whom has ever attended the Pearl over the past 7 years. You honestly have no idea how grateful we are to have worked here and met each and every one of you. We would not have lasted this long without you. We hope tonight will be a celebration and not a sad night. We hope we can talk to you and share hugs. Mostly we just want to see you dance one more time. Please bring a smiling face tonight and dancing shoes (and a camera). We want tonight to be the most memorable night we have ever had.”
The Pearl helped spearhead the club scene Jax now has going in the Downtown area and made fond memories of the Art Bar bloom in our hearts once more.
They had some of the best theme nights around and never was there a dull moment on the back deck, the drinks were cold and served with a smile.
Thank you, Christy! I will miss your Pearl, a gift you gave our city from your heart but I think I will miss the Forest you planted within it most of all.
This is a review not of a night I spent at a club or any of the dozens upon dozens of times I was there, this is a review of all the times. I give The Pearl 5 Stars only because I can not give it more.
Christy has another little club in the Five Points area, we used to call it Starlight. It is now called Birdies, just one of the little things she has done to make it a home for Art Bar and The Pearl refugees. Stop on by and check it out, whether you’re looking for a new bar home or just a cold drink and good company, you’ll find it there.
