Appendix E-J

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If you picked up a copy of Thursday’s (5/8/08) edition of the Rocky Mountain Collegian, a couple familiar faces may have been staring back at you…or staring off into the musical distance.

Everyday Joe’s musical son Jon Alonzo and our good friend Dave Maddocks – along with the rest of the Act So Big Forest musical community – were featured in a cover story written by our very own volunteer Maggie Canty. We’ve watched most of the Forest grow up before our very eyes…Winderous Igloos, Airships, Josh Dillard, Candy Claws…the list goes on. They are an endless source of creativity and can often leave you with your head cocked to one side, a bit confused.

They are great and we love them very much. Read the article here. Paean, another member of the forest, will release their new album at Everyday Joe’s on June 6 with special guest Maxwell Hughes

Further:

• Act So Big Forest myspace
• Livin’ Large With Marge - Maggie’s weekly column
• Paean myspace
• Maxwell Hughes Myspace

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When we last left Beth & Annihka, the cartoon version of themselves were educating your willing mind about Chai- its origins, its masters, Russian accents, luke-warmness, etc.

Cinnamon is an essential part of the Chai experience at Everyday Joe’s. Chai tastes moderately great when brewed and steamed with proper care and love. However, when a dash of cinnamon is added on top of the finished product, it goes from “moderately great” to “so fantastic.” I do believe we’d all prefer “so fantastic.”

Upon receiving their mug of chai, young children can often be heard asking, “Poppa, where does the cinnamon come from? Surely it must be a mystical creature, as it makes this drink so fantastic.”

“No, child,” Poppa replies. “It come from a plastic container purchased at Sam’s Club.”

Tired of crushed dreams, Annihka & Beth set out to prove children & lovers of mystical cinnamon animals right. The following is an illustrated telling of their odyssey.

Instant classic.

Further:

• Secret Chai Review Pt. 1
• The Last Unicorn
• A brief history of the Unicorn

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Everyday Joe’s has a very good friend. His name is Luke Flowers

Luke lives in Colorado Springs. He is a very, very good artist. He created the art for our gift cards, the art for our punch cards, the poster and tickets for our first 90/10 Benefit, and posters for several other concerts. He’s also done album and poster artwork for Jars Of Clay, Trace Bundy, Braddigan, Newcomers Home, The Blackthorn Project, and Jonah Werner among others. He’s family. I’d give him studio space in the building if he would move here. He was featured on “Love, Everyday Joe’s- Vol. 1: No More Gloom.”

When he’s not playing with his kids or drawing pictures for a living, he makes music that is quite listenable…both as a solo artist and with his side project, SameName. New albums were recently released on both fronts, and Mr. Flowers has been kind enough to send a couple of songs to the Appendix for your listening pleasure. Have a listen, then buy the albums.

“More Than Water” by Luke Flowers

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“Stephanie Pytlinksi” by SAMENAME

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Further:

• Luke Flowers Design official site
• Luke Flowers Music official site
• SAMENAME official site

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Shoes are nice. Sometimes they can be constricting, but mostly nice. I miss Roos and Reebok Pumps…and Crystal Pepsi.

Please, please, PLEASE bring back Crystal Pepsi.

Back to shoes…they are nice. People should be able to wear them if they please. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.

Enter: TOMS Shoes.

“Inspired by an Argentine shoe with a hundred year history and the continent’s poverty and health issues, TOMS was created with a singular mission: To make life more comfortable. TOMS accomplishes this through it’s ultra lightweight design and the company’s commitment to match every pair purchased with a donated pair to a child in need…there are no complicated formulas, it’s simple.you buy a pair of TOMS and the company gives a pair to a child on your behalf. The vibrant colors and patterns in the debut collection depict Blake Mycoskie’s life changing experiences in his travels to South America where he embraced the lifestyle wholeheartedly and therefore gave back by creating TOMS – shoes for Tomorrow.”

On Friday night (May 2) at Everyday Joe’s, you’ll be able to buy and decorate a pair of TOMS. It is also rumored that dance music may be pumping and the ever-popular karaoke will make its Everyday Joe’s debut. The evening starts at 7 pm and ends at 10 pm. Come pick up a pair of summer kicks and save a child’s feet. Cost to get in is free. Cost for a shoes is $40 ($20 for yours & $20 for the kiddo). Decorating will only cost your creative juices.

To see who your other pair of shoes go to, please enjoy this video:

Further:

• TOMS Official Site
• Plan your own Style Your Sole Party
• Sign a petition to bring back Crystal Pepsi

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At Everyday Joe’s, we greatly encourage the development of the arts. However, we also find that sometimes encouraging isn’t necessary.

Case in point: Two of our wonderful volunteers Annihka and Beth. On their shift, they can usually be seen creating new drinks & then creating elaborate signs to go along with said drinks…usually with musical recommendations that should be heeded lest you fail to grasp the complete experience of these beverages.

Recently, I stumbled upon a nice little piece of work concerning our chai tea (which, by the way, we brew from scratch in-house). It is quite entertaining and good. I present to you in four-panel format:

The Secret Chai Review

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Daryle Dickens- man, myth, legend, enigma.

Rocky Mountain Chronicle- fine, local publication

ZAF622.com & ArtPalaver.com- Daryle’s digital brainchildren

Apparently, when The Chronicle, Daryle, and Daryle’s brainchildren all sit in a room together and chat and possibly play parcheesi, wonderful things happen and articles are written about it.

This week’s edition of The Chronicle features an article concerning Daryle & ZAF & Palaver. Written by Mr. Josh Johnson, it’s definitely worth a read or 7. Get started by clicking here.

We’re proud of you, kind sir.

love.

Everyday Joe’s

Further:

• Read the article
• Zaf622.com
• ArtPalaver.com
• Rocky Mountain Chronicle official site
• Rocky Mountain Chronicle blog

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There have been a lot of “firsts” since Everyday Joe’s opened five years ago. Today is the first time we’ve been a location for a film shoot.

That’s Everyday Joes’ very own volunteer Missy Larson on the left, preparing for her cameo in “Unlocking The Secret.” Everyday Joe’s is still open for business, we just have a make-shift film studio operating in one corner of the room. It’s quite the scene. Zing!

The crew will be here tomorrow as well, so come down with your movie face on and you could end up in a shot just by drinking a latte at your favorite table.

Straight Hollywood, dogg.

love.

Everyday Joe’s

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In the name of community and in the name of wanting to see your photography handywork, an Everyday Joe’s/Appendix E-J Flickr Pool has been created. The term “Flickr Pool” used to confuse and intimidate me. I’d spin around in nervous circles.

Essentially it can be boiled down to photos submitted by you to our little group on the photo web site Flickr. Then, if a particular photo is relevant to a particular blog post, we will place the photo in the post and give you credit and possibly a treat.

The jist of it is as follows:

1. Click here to get to the group. Log-in using an existing Yahoo! I.D. or create one.
2. Upload your photo.
3. Wait to see what happens. 

See, not too tough. I know you can do it, so stop wasting time.

love.

Everyday Joe’s

p.s- It wouldn’t be a bad place to put some Portrait Project 2.0 pics.

Further:

• The Consumerist (where I got this idea)
• Portrait Project 2.0
• Free Photoshop

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You know that ulser forming in your tummy? It’s from having to figure what to do with your Friday night. Don’t worry, Appendix E-J has your Tums and your plans ready. The evening’s events are two-fold.

6:15 pm or so: Arrive at the Gallery Underground (in the basement of the Avery Building…go down the stairs next to 10,000 Villages). Seek out Mr. Daryle G. Dickens and take the tour of his new studio. Chat a bit. Give Daryle a hug. Meet several other very nice people. Eat morsels and drink drink, if available. Give Daryle another hug, possibly a handshake. Leave the Gallery Underground.

7 pm: Arrive at Everyday Joe’s Coffee House. Order a drink. Say hi to those you know and introduce yourself to those you don’t. Find a seat and relax. The tunes of Alright Alright followed by Katie Herzig are about to enter your auditory devices. Ms. Herzig will have advance copies of her new album Apple Tree for sale. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. By them here.

See how easy we made that? Art and music. Brilliant.

Further:

• The Gallery Underground official site
• Katie Herzig official site
• Listen to “Songbird” from Katie Herzig’s new album
• Alright Alright myspace page
  
• Buy tickets to the concert

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