Hey All,

Well, it's been a busy few weeks for Jaime and I, but we never lost
sight of the golden ring. Here's what's new:
The 12 & Woodward site has lost its top contender seat, replaced by
either a building for lease/sale by owner near Coolidge & Catalpa in
Berkley, or one for lease at 14 & Livernois in Clawson. Anyone who
might like to join us the day we do our walk-throughs let me know. We
haven't set a solid date/time yet.
We are gathering investors and/or partners. We're a bit closer to
our start-up goal, but there is still a great need for more
interested parties. If you know anyone, or you are one, let us know
soon so we can sit down with the business plan, and figure out if
this is right for you/them. We are also choosing our staff of
baristas, managers, and brew or roast experts, not to mention book-
hawkers. These titles may change before opening. Maybe not. ;o) Let
us know if you want in. Many fringe benefits available. (If we have
cute girls in fringe, we ALL benefit!) *ow!* Jaime just kicked me..
no, she really did. *rubs shin*.
Artists! Poets! Music-makers! Other people who can do cool stuff. We
need you! We're still offering wall and gallery space for all visual
arts, plus hosting weekly music and open-mic poetry nights. We need
featured artists, acts, and hosts for the many events we will have.
Mr. M.D. (some of you know who I mean) has already offered to host
our Thursday poetry nights. That leaves six days and 12 hours to fill
with fun and madness. C'mon people! Get on-board.
Umm.. ok. Jaime says I have to go now. The CIA is having a bake-sale
or something. I'll write more when I can. If they ask, purple.

Yours in the Bean,
Adam (and Jaime too)

p.s. Would anyone come if we were in Hamtramck? Just a thought.