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Originally opened as Za's on Bodart Way by Mark 'Za' Mariucci who went on to open several other bars as well, and also founded and ran 'Quest' magazinea Wisconsin LGBT periodical for 25 yearsalong with Ken Kujava, in mid the two moved the business to Main Street and renamed it simply Za's.

When they moved in, the building was a shell and had to be completely re-done over the summer of See Images page link above. In Julya restaurant, Cafe Bourbonopened in the other half of the same building, with ads saying "located within Za's". A connecting door to the Cafe was inside Za's, but the Cafe also had a door to the outside.

Note that the business celebrated its Anniversary based on the anniversary on which the original Za's on Bodart opened in July In Aprilco-owner Ken Kujava died unexpectedly, and co-owner Mark 'Za' Mariucci was unable to reach an amicable settlement with Ken's estate. Za's bar and Quest magazine were forced to relocate by the end of Za's on Main was forced to close before the new location was open-- but Mariucci opened Za's Historical West Theatrein February The bar at Main Street remained vacant for about 3 years-- but was reopened in by new owners as XS.

Drag cameo performers were also there, as well as a few surprises, to celebrate a legend known as Za's. View of Za's on the right and Cafe Bourbon left side of the building photo by D. Schwamb, April View of space prior to opening In Step vol. Web site concept, design and arrangement by Don Schwamb.

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Last updated: July Opened: Closed:. October November Staff photo bottom photo In Step volMarch Gay Wis. Tenth Anniversary ad Quest vol. Schwamb, April View of space prior to opening In Step vol.