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Espresso. Cappuccino. Java Lava. Whatever
you want to call it, it's helping coffee shops
make a comeback in Bryan-College Station.
Melanie Mack, co-owner of downtown
Bryan's Java City, said coffee shops in the 60s
provided cultural, social and political exchange.
"We opened Java City in the hopes of
bringing that opportunity for self-expression to
this community," said Mack, who opened the
shop with her mother Fran German in October.
In the hopes of keeping self-expression alive,
Java City has an "open mike, open wall" policy.
Locals are encouraged to bring their own music,
poetry and artwork to express themselves
throughout the shop.
James Cross, a regular to the Java City scene,
said the shop doesn't restrict patrons from
expressing themselves, no matter what culture
they bring in.
"Every person that comes into Java City
experiences it in a different way, each time
adding to it something new," Cross said. "Java
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City is whatever people want it to be."
Natives of the San Francisco Bay area, the
mother-daughter team said coffee shops are
popular on the coast. In fact, they have grown to
become one of the top 10 businesses in the 90s.
No need to tell that to Aaron and Matthew
Brown. They seemed to know what they were
doing when they opened Sweet
Eugene's House of Java in November.
Eugene's, located behind Garcia's
in College Station, was also inspired
by the California craze.
"While Matthew was studying
business in L.A., he noticed that
coffee shops were becoming
increasingly popular," said Aaron,
who recently graduated from Texas
A local musician joins Sweet
Eugene's House of Java regular Ty
Southerland (right) on stage.
A&M with a management degree.
They, too, wanted to bring something to the
community that would bring the various
cultures of a college town together.
Although Eugene's hasn't established an
open-mike policy yet, musicians such as Eugene
Eugene & The Solid Foundation Band, and Ty
Southerland have provided local talent to their
stage.
"1 really like playing (at Eugene's) and at Java
City," Southerland said. "They're two totally
different crowds but both are cool. And I think
Bryan and College Station are lucky to have two
joints like this."
As for art, Aaron said local and California
artists have donated works to their shop. Texas
A&M's Dr. Joe Smith, now retired in Caldwell,
Kelli Buckley, a senior biomedical science
major, prepares a cappuccino for a customer at
Sweet Eugene's House of Java.
recently donated two of his paintings.
But don't let Eugene's decor fool you. Take
one bite of their Double Fudge-Upside Down-
Jack Daniel's cake, with a splash of Cafe Mocha,
and you'll be back for more.
However, if you're only in it for the beans.
The Coffee Beanery may have what you're
looking for. Located in the Post Oak Mall, it
lacks the open mikes, open walls, and midnight
mocha moments of our local coffee shops, but it
seems to be adding to the trend nonetheless.
"The more people are exposed to coffee, the
more popular it will become," Mack said, "and
that will help us to keep the coffee shop trend
alive."
Combine the art and entertainment, throw in
a few couches and bookshelves, add coffee, and
what do you get? A coffee shop trend that has
become a rage in Aggieland — for students,
artists and coffee connoisseurs alike.
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Calligraphy
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! $28/student $33/nonstudent
! Stained Glass
urs. Feb 3, 10. 17, 24, March 3
9pm
Wed. March 30, April 6, 13. 20, 27
6-9pm
$30/student $35/nonstudent
Etched Glass
Hies. March 22
6^ 9pm
$12/student $ 17/nonstudent
eaded Glass
on. March 28. April 4, 11. 18. 25
j(B-9pm
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jewelry Casting
Sat. & Sun. March 26 & March 27
lOam-lpm & 2pm-5pm each day
$40/student $45/nonstudent
Garment Painting
Mon. Feb 7
6-9pm
Wed. March 23
6-9pm
$10/student $ 15/nonstudent
Heirloom Smocking
Thurs. March 28, April 4. 11, 18
6-9pm
$22/student $2 7/nonstudent
Flower Arranging
Hies. March 22, 29, April 5
6-9pm
$ 17/student $22/nonstudent
Potpourri
Hies. April 12
6-8pm
$15/student $20/nonstudent
iftINT & DRAW
SPRING WORKSHOPS
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$35/nonstudent
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$30/student $35/nonstudent
Adv. Painting
Mon. Feb 7, 14. 21. 28, March 7
|e( ^ 8*9pm
$30/student $35/nonstudent
Watercolor
B ..Bed. March 23, 30. April 6, 13. 20
i 6-9pm
student $35/nonstudent
Drawing I
I' 1 sprin6 JL Hies. Feb 8, 15. 22. March 1. 8
1 exam pf „
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$30/nonstudent
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6*8pm
$25/student
Drawing II
L n Hies. March 22. 29. April 5, 12, 19
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BpS/student $30/nonstudent
iedadvert r Drawing for Kids
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6-8pm
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LANGUAGES
Chinese
M/W, Feb 21 - April 6
6:30-8pm
$35/student $40/nonstudent
French
T/Th, Feb 22 - April 7
6:30-8pm
$35/student $40/nonstudent
German
T/Th, Feb 8 - March 10
6:30-8pm
$35/student $40/nonstudent
Italian
M/W, Feb 21 - April 6
6:30-8pm
$35/student $40/nonstudent
Japanese
M/W, Feb 14 - March 30
6:30-8pm
$35/student $40/nonstudent
Russian
M/W. Feb 21 - April 6
6:30-8pm
$35/student $40/nonstudent
Spanish I
M/W, Feb 21 - April 6
6:30-8pm
T/Th. Feb 1 - March 10
6:30-8pm
$35/student $40/nonstudent
Spanish II
T/Th, March 22 - April 28
8-9:30pm
$35/student $40/nonstudent
Sign Language I
T/Th, Feb 8 - March 10
6-8pm
$35/student $40/nonstudent
Sign Language II
T/Th, March 22 - April 21 .
6-8pm
$35/student $40/nonstudent
Sign Language for
Children
Wed. Feb 9 - April 20
5:30-6:30pm
$35/student $40/nonstudent
ESL I
M/W, Jan 31 - March 9
6:30-8pm
$35/student $40/nonstudent
ESL II
M/W, March 21 - April 27
6:30-8pm
$35/student $40/nonstudent
PLUS
POTTERY
Beginning Pottery
Mon. Feb 14,21,28. March 7,21,28
5:30-7:3Opm
Tues. Feb 1. 8, 15. 2. March 1. 8
7:45-9:45pm
Wed. Feb 9,16,23, March 2, 9. 23
7:45-9:45pm
Thurs. Feb 3. 10. 17. 24. Mar 3, 10
7:45-9:45pm
Tues. Mar 22, 29, Apr 5, 12,19, 26
5:30-7:30pm
Tues. Mar 22. 29, Apr 5. 12, 19. 26
7:45-9:45pm
Thurs. Mar 24, 31. Apr 7. 14,21,28
7:45-9:45pm
$30/student $35/nonstudent
Pottery II
M/W, April 4. 6. 11. 13, 18,20
5:30-7:30pm
$30/student $35/nonstudent
Hand Built Pottery
Thurs. Mar 24, 31 Apr 7,14, 21. 28
5:30-7:30pm
$30/student $35/nonstudent
WOODWORKING
Woodworking I
Tues. Feb 1, 8. 15. 22
6-8pm
Sun. Feb 6, 13. 20, 27
6-8pm
Mon. March 21, 28, April 4, 11
6-8pm
$ 30/student $35/nonstudent
Woodworking II
Wed. April 6, 13. 20, 27
6-8pm
$30/student $35/nonstudent
Adv. Woodworking
Sun. April 10, 17, 24, May 1
6-8pm
$ 30/student $35/nonstudent
Indian Bow Making
Tues. March 29, April 5, 12, 19. 26
6-9pm
$30/student $35/nonstudent
PONCE
Beg C & W Dance
Wed. Feb 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9
6-7:15pm
Wed. Feb 9. 16. 23, March 2, 9
7:30-8:45pm
$20/student $25/nonstudent
Adv C & W Dance
Wed. April 6, 13. 20. 27. May 4
6-7:15pm
$20/student $25/nonstudent
Jitterbug
Mon. Feb 28, March 7, 21,28, Apr4
6-7:15pm
Wed. April 6, 13. 20. 27, May 4
7:30-8:45pm
$20/student $25/nonstudent
Ballroom Dance
Tues. March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19
6- 7:15pm
$18/student $23/nonstudent
Bellydance
Mon. Jan 31 - March 7
7- 9pm
Mon. March 21 - April 25
7-9pm
$30/student $35/nonstudent
Scottish
Country Dance
Tues. March 22, 29, April 5. 12. 19
7:30-8:45pm
$20/student $25/nonstudent
PBOTOCROPHy
Video Camera Meth
ods and Techniques
Thurs. March 24, 31, April 7, 14
7-9pm
$15/student $20/nonstudent
Photography
Thurs. Feb 3. 10. 17, 24
6-9pm
$25/student $30/nonstudent
B&W Darkroom
Tues. Feb 8, 15, 22. March 1
6-9pm
Thurs. April 7, 14, 21
6- 9pm
$25/student $30/nonstudent
Studio Portraiture
Sat. April 9
9am-12 & l-4pm
$ 15/student $20/nonstudent
Color Printing
Sun. April 10
9am-12 & l-4pm
$15/student $20/nonstudent
MUSIC
Beginning Guitar
Mon. Feb 7 - April 4
7- 8:30pm
Tues. Feb 8 - April 5
7-8:30pm
Wed. Feb 2 - March 30
7-8:30pm
$40/student $45/nonstudent
Intermediate Guitar
Tues. Feb 8 - April 5
8:30-1 Opm
$40/student $45/nonstudcnt
Drum Training
Wed. March 23 - April 27
6-7:30 pm
$20/student $25/nonstudent
Voice Training
Sun. Feb 6. 13, 20, 27
6-8:30pm
Sun. April 10, 17, 24. May 1
6-8:30pm
$22/student $27/nonstudent
SPECIAL INTEREST
Landscaping
Wed. March 23 - April 27
6:30-8:30pm
$20/student $25/nonstudent
Backyard Gardening
Dates and times to be announced
Call 845-1631 for information
Pilot Ground School
T/Th, Feb 1 - March 8
7-9:30pm
$50/student $55/nonstudent
Diamond Buying
Wed. April 6, 13. 20
6:30-7:30pm
$ 10/student $ 15/nonstudent
Cake Decorating
Sat. Feb 5. 12, 19
10am-12noon
Sat. April 16, 23, 30
10am-12noon
$15/student $20/nonstudent
SELF HELP
Public Speaking
Mon. Feb 14, 21, 28. March 7
6- 8pm
$ 12/student $ 17/nonstudent
Emotional Wellness
and Seif Esteem
Tues. Feb 1, 8. 15, 22, March 1. 8
7- 9pm
$22/student $27/nonstudent
Yoga
M/W, Jan 31 - March 9
6:30- 8pm
M/W. March 21 - April 27
6:30-8pm
$35/student $40/nonstudent
Self Defense
Tues. Feb 1. 8. 15. 22. March 1, 8
6:45- 8:15pm
$22/student $27/nonstudent
Defense Devices
Tues. March 22
6:30- 9pm
$ 16/student $21 /nonstudent
CPR
M/W, Jan 31, Feb 2
6-10pm
M/W, March 21, 23
6-10pm
M/W. April 25. 27
6- 10pm
$ 18/student $23/nonstudent
First Aid
M/W, Feb 7, 9. 14, 16
7- Opm
M/W. March 28. 30, April 4. 6
7-9pm
$ 18/student $23/nonstudent
^Xch 1 ^ SF® SPECIAL INTEREST
Tues. March 22 - April 26
7:30-8:30pm
$15/student $20/nonstudent
Flyfishing
Tues. March 29, April 5, 12,19
7-9pm
$25/student $30/nonstudent
Bike Maintenance
Tues. Feb 8, 15, 22, March 1
7:30-9:30pm
Tues. April 5, 12. 19. 26
7:30-9:30pm
$20/student $25/nonstudent
Intro To Falconry
Thurs. March 24. 31. April 7, 14.21
6-7pm
$18/student $23/nonstudent
Electronics
Wed. March 30, April 6, 13, 20
6:30-9:30pm
$22/student $27/nonstudent
Billiards
Sat. Feb 5, 12, 19, 26. March 5
1 lam - 1pm
$30/student $35/nonstudent
Social Phenomenon
of Spiritualism
Thurs. March 24 - April 28
7:30-9:30pm
$ 18/student $23/nonstudent
Basics of Investing
Tues. Feb 8, 15, 22, March 1. 8
7:30-9pm
$15/student $20/nonstudent
Job Interviewing
M/W, March 28, 30, April 4. 6
6:30-8pm
$15/student $20/nonstudent
Public Speaking
Mon. Feb 14, 21, 28, March 7
6-8pm
$ 12/student $ 17/nonstudent
Creative Writing
Tues. Mar 22, 29. Apr 5, 12, 19, 26
6:30-8:30pm
$30/student $35/nonstudent
Magazines & Books
Wed. March 23 - April 27
6- 7:30pm
$30/student $35/nonstudent
International Wines
Tues. Feb 8. 15, 22, March 1
7- 8:30pm
$25/student $30/nonstudent
Wines of America
Tues. March 29, April 5. 12, 19
7-8:30pm
$25/student $30/nonstudent