I think it would also be great to have a local coffee/tea/live music place that’s open past 6pm. Try 11pm? I’m thinking your cute little coffee shop with open mic nights and a shelf of books that works like ‘take a penny, leave a penny’. And zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol.
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5 comments
ashenman says:
Jun 2, 2009
I agree. We need a welcoming atmosphere where community members can come together and share the joys of coffee, tea, and music past 6pm. I also love the idea of an open mic.
wetaskiwintmrw says:
Jun 3, 2009
… If business isn't willing to pick up on this need do you think there would be some interest in starting something like the 'kids in the hall bistro' in Edmonton? It's a blend of downtown bistro with work experience for at risk youth. If we take that concept and/or model and apply it to a coffee shop … maybe? Here's the link:
http://www.e4calberta.org/kithb.html
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http://www.kidsinthehallbistro.com
Jackle says:
Jun 11, 2009
I think this would be a great Idea! I know Wetaskiwin might be lacking in Retail things and such but I think that more things like this should come in before hand. I was very upset when I found out that the old Home Hardware store they had been working on for so long turned out to be an Optometrists, I was greatly hoping to see a bar and restaurant go in there. But yes, a fabulous idea.
wetaskiwintmrw says:
Jul 6, 2009
but, to be fair, the new optometrists building looks pretty cool :)
Paris says:
Sep 10, 2009
A kids in the hall-type bistro would be excellent. Coffee shops have come and gone but each has enjoyed short-term popularity. I think, to help the open mic concept along, we might need some sort of artists group to go along with it. It's one thing to manage a coffee bar and quite another to corral artists/musicuans and arrange entertainment schedules.