This Week at Caffe Lena
Greetings – The longstanding culture of Caffe Lena is that you’re part of a gathering, not just an audience. I point this out because this whole week of events lives up to the promise of gathering. Not just the regular shows, but Open Mic, Folk Club Kids, Slow Jam, the Capt. Fun Lunchtime Listening Hour, Kate’s Little Folks […]
The American Songster, Dom Flemons, sporting his Grammy Award. Dom continues our 65h Anniversary Folk Heritage Series this Friday night. Click photo for sample. Direct Link to Tickets Events | School | Support | Menu | Stream | Shop Greetings – We’re in a time of high emotions and heavy headlines. I know that many in our audience are carving out time to express […]
Greetings – When is the last time you saw Wal-Mart promote a sale at Target? Or Nike suggest you try Hoka’s new running shoes? You didn’t—because in most industries, guarding your turf is job #1. In the arts it’s different. You’ve probably seen “We Recommend!” messages, like the two at the bottom of this email, letting you know […]
Greetings – Wow, what a bunch of weather we’ve been having! The folk repertoire has songs for every ocassion. I’m sure you’ve all heard “The Show Must Go On.” Well, sometimes travelling just isn’t worth the risk for the touring bands, the audience and the venue crew. It was disappointing that both the matinee and evening concerts this […]
Greetings – Tom Paxton’s first weekend at Caffe Lena was in September, 1960. The Caffe was only four months old. Eisenhower was soon to turn over the Oval Office to Kennedy. It was a long time ago. Generations of music lovers know Tom Paxton’s lyric, “Are you going away with no word of farewell / Will there be not a trace […]
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