When people walk down South First Street, they see classic Ann Arbor businesses such as Blank Slate Creamery, The Blind Pig and LIVE, and pass by hidden gems like Rabbit Hole. Among these longstanding eateries and clubs, a new bar has joined the ranks. Uplift is a Queer bar located on S. First St. that opened in October In an interview with The Michigan Daily, Uplift co-founder.