Mood: irritated
Topic: BHC Courier
Well, it's not enough that the local coffee shop
GOES out of its way to make a nice place for
students -- MUCh better than the evil empire
(Starbucks, just across the street, thank you
v. much)
They provide FREE internet service, GREAT local
music, and (ahem!) a place for local artists to
hang their stuff!!!
un-PUB'D stuff follows (and believe, me I v.
carefully made sure that it didn't sound too
much like free publicity!!)
Rlt-dunn-bros
2004-09-13
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Contact info: Alan R. Geddie, 972.406.9771
Not just the same old coffee shop
Brookhaven is located close to LBJ, but
its miles from any place close to eat. Just 2
miles north on Marsh Lane, lies Belt Line Road;
central to Addisons restaurant row. One of the
coffee shops that is trying to go beyond just a
place to score some java between classes is the
Dunn Bros Coffee house at 3725 Belt Line Road.
Were trying to really become a part of
the community, said owner Alan R. Geddie. The
idea of having this sort of place has been a dream
for my wife, Karen, and me. In addition to serving
coffee, sandwiches, baked goods, and smoothies,
Geddies shop plays host to local musicians,
artists, and even tango lessons.
After just six months at the location,
Geddie is pushing to have a block party near the
end of October that will involve other businesses
nearby. So far, Smoothie Factory, Stone Cold Cream
Company, Palm Beach Tan, and Chipotles are on
board with the event. Geddie is even trying to get
the Addison fire department to bring out one of
their trucks so that small fry will have something
to do. The even will feature live music that is the
hallmark of the coffee shop.
Mainly hosting live music on Tuesdays,
Fridays, and Saturdays, the shop gives musicians a
place to play in front of live audience. Geddie
provides a first-come-first served buffet, and an
atmosphere that provides both a café feeling up
front, with a more somber lounge area in the back.
Many of Brookhavens ensembles have played their in
the past, which is a boon to the students giving
them a chance to practice their musicianship and to
get a chance to perform in front of live audience
in a public setting.
Dunn Bros sets the standard by providing
free internet service, including a WY-FI (wireless)
system, as well as two state-of-the-art access
terminals. In the lounge area, in the rear, student
art work is on display and changes weekly.
Currently UNT student Brian Gores photo essay is
on display. Weve started a musicians open mike
night on Tuesdays. We welcome musicians of every
stripe. Weve had Irish (Celtic) bands, and of
course several groups from Brookhaven. I try to
work closely with Elaine [Garner-Morales, Director
of Music at Brookhaven] to give the kids there a
place to perform. We also will be hosting Freddy
Jones, who teaches trumpet and some students from
Carrolton High Schools.
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