GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A new third space and event venue is opening in Downtown Gainesville this weekend. Bazaar47 officially opens its doors to the public on Aug. 22 and is hosting a block party to celebrate.
While Bazaar47 might be a new name, the space is not. Bazaar47 was formerly known as How Bazar and was owned by five local creatives, who used their individual skills to create a unique space for the Gainesville arts community.
Now, the space is solely owned by Laila Fakhoury, one of the original five owners. The announcement of the sole ownership was made on social media July 20. With the change in ownership came a change in name from How Bazar to Bazaar47…