LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

A popular karaoke bar in the heart of NuLu will close this year.

NoraeBar announced on its Instagram account that it will be closing its doors on Oct. 19.

The reason: Its building is being sold to new ownership.

The venue said the new owners have given them two months "to see the place off in style."

"Over the years, NoraeBar has grown from a conversation I’d have at bars like Galaxie and Butchertown Social into a community gathering place," said the owner. "We’ve hosted every type of event you can imagine, from retirement parties to drag shows, to political protests, to even my own wedding reception."

He thanked the many people who have spent time at NoraeBar.

“We’ve created a lot of memories here together,” he said. “You all made this more than just a business

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