Spring Break
Coffeehouse celebrates two years
Kelly McCabe/ Staff Writer
Issue date: 4/23/04 Section: The Verge
In commemoration of their second anniversary and the grand opening of a new back room with more seating, Jackson Avenue Coffee has events planned all weekend. The new back room, an addition of about 600 square feet, has more seating and a bigger stage for musical performances.
Owner Ryan Dawson said the coffeehouse often was very crowded during musical performances, so an addition was ideal. He also said that he wanted to separate the music from the coffeehouse for the patrons who didn't want to hear the music.
The addition means that Jackson Avenue will be able to accommodate more musical performances, but the coffeehouse will stick to the same type of music that is regularly heard there.
Dawson said that the coffeehouse has constantly been changing menus. They have since added bagel sandwiches and veggie hummus sandwiches, but still focus on coffee.
"We don't want to be a restaurant. Our main focus is coffee and to be a meeting place for students and the community," Dawson said.
As for changes in Jackson Avenue's future, he said that the drink menu will always be changing because they like to experiment with different drinks and tastes.
Friday's entertainment is a "Battle Royale," a jam session for trombonists. Event planner and Jackson Avenue employee Eric Chapman said that a Battle Royale is for one specific instrument. He said there will be between eight and 15 trombonists on hand, but anyone wishing to perform may do so. The jam session will be divided into three sets and will feature Chapman and locals Travis Wesley Trio. The performances will start at 8 p.m.
Saturday is Homegrown Music Night and a celebration for the addition's grand opening. Seven local musicians will perform starting at 6 p.m.
Monday is Jackson Avenue's official anniversary. Madison Greene will perform and the coffeehouse will have drink specials all day.
Owner Ryan Dawson said the coffeehouse often was very crowded during musical performances, so an addition was ideal. He also said that he wanted to separate the music from the coffeehouse for the patrons who didn't want to hear the music.
The addition means that Jackson Avenue will be able to accommodate more musical performances, but the coffeehouse will stick to the same type of music that is regularly heard there.
Dawson said that the coffeehouse has constantly been changing menus. They have since added bagel sandwiches and veggie hummus sandwiches, but still focus on coffee.
"We don't want to be a restaurant. Our main focus is coffee and to be a meeting place for students and the community," Dawson said.
As for changes in Jackson Avenue's future, he said that the drink menu will always be changing because they like to experiment with different drinks and tastes.
Friday's entertainment is a "Battle Royale," a jam session for trombonists. Event planner and Jackson Avenue employee Eric Chapman said that a Battle Royale is for one specific instrument. He said there will be between eight and 15 trombonists on hand, but anyone wishing to perform may do so. The jam session will be divided into three sets and will feature Chapman and locals Travis Wesley Trio. The performances will start at 8 p.m.
Saturday is Homegrown Music Night and a celebration for the addition's grand opening. Seven local musicians will perform starting at 6 p.m.
Monday is Jackson Avenue's official anniversary. Madison Greene will perform and the coffeehouse will have drink specials all day.
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