The Agents of Future are some of my favorite people/one of our favorite bands on the face of the planet in its entirety. They were part of the 2009 90/10 Benefit. My guess is – regardless of what believe – you want some part of what they carry around with them.
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UPDATE 7.26.10 | REMEMBER THAT TIME WE HAD CARPET?
It is so good to be back. Despite the break-in on Sunday morning at 4 a.m. , we are all in good spirits. Nothing was taken or damaged or even touched. A man had a good night on the town. Walking home, the pew in our foyer looked comfortable. To get to that pew, a glass door needed to be smashed. The door was smashed, the pew was slept on, a witness called the authorities, a man was escorted out of the building, and now we have wood on our door while we we wait for some glass.
new door & EDJ signage coming soon.
That wake-up call from the police was a weird twist to an otherwise productive weekend cleaning up things made beautiful. Thanks to everyone who helped in all areas: prep, feeding the crew, clean-up, and financial. Remember that time we had carpet?
scrub scrub.
the windows love the new floors more.
cleaning fuel.
'tis ready for the ball.
first gathering on the concrete.
UPDATE 7.24.10 | 8:02 A.M. : ‘TIS COMPLETE-ISH
The MVPs worked until midnight on Thursday as well. They arrived again at 6 am on Friday morning and worked until the completion of what they started arrived…right around 3:30 pm.
The floors are the hotness. Everyday Joe’s…so hot right now.
We’re working hard to clean the place up, replace some baseboard, and generally get things back in order. Pictures as the day progresses. Below: one from yesterday nighttime to get your anticipatory senses ready for Monday morning.
we still can't believe it happened.
UPDATE 7.22.10 | 7:22 A.M : LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNS
We hired the MVPs of concrete design, apparently. It’s like the Miami Heat.
The crew got their machine up and running yesterday morning. Then they worked until midnight last night. Then they returned at 6 a.m. this morning. Much sleep? Negatory. Ankle-breaking ridge that bisected the coffee house? Gone-zo. Plus, they plan on finishing the heavy work today, leaving just a bit of clean-up to do tomorrow. If you ask me, they never need to pay for coffee at Everyday Joe’s again.
burning zee oil.
the crew transport at 6 a.m.
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love.
We miss you.
It’s been two days now. We don’t miss the carpet, though. It was a joy to rip it to shreds. It was hard work getting the concrete underneath ready for the crew that came in on Monday, but it was worth it. Then the crew’s main grinder’s engine broke. A new part will be in tomorrow morning. Things are at a standstill until then, but there was something good about standing in the building today before the rest of the change happens.
Enjoy the photos thus far. More as things progress. Thanks to Max Jensen and Doug Blocksma for capturing them.
final gathering on the carpet.
the final view.
chairs must rest too.
that which was vile is gone.
hello, concrete.
our work is done.
see you never.
the pros begin. are halted, but resilient.
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We love the people of Novo Coffee. It is a very large part of the reason we carry their nicely roasted beans at Everyday Joe’s. We also love when they throw parties.
The Mile High Showdown Throwdown at the Novo Roastery last week was a fine fine time. We got to give/receive many hugs to/from fine coffee folks we hadn’t seen in some time. And perhaps it isn’t good to identify them as coffee folks. Probably better to identify them as fine, fine people that we’ve had the pleasure of meeting because of coffee things over the past year. Seeing them has some ideas brewing (punny) in our heads so we might see them more. We’ll talk about that later.
All in all, the Everyday Joe’s family was represented by about 20 folks at the party, many of them pouring in the latte art throwdown. THE Ben Thomas and THE Josh Taves made it to the semis, while Chris drew an ace in the first round and decided to take his shirt off as a distraction technique. It didn’t work.
Photos below, courtesy of the mighty Coulter at Coal Creek Coffee. More photos here.
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Would you like to see the beginnings of something? Here you go:
Over the past year, we have been forcing ourselves to think more creatively about the idea of being non-profit. One manifestation of forced creativity are our Coffee & Goodness events. They are great and we have one in development we will announce very soon.
Another manifestation that we are very excited about are Benefit Beverages. The Dickens Chocolatte was the first of these – with all profits going to CoCOA: The Colorado Coalition Of Artists.
The time has now come for a second beverage which is near and dear to our hearts…and delicious.
A couple months ago – as part of our Other People’s Coffee series – we profiled Sola Coffee Bar in Scottsdale, AZ. It is non-profit. It is volunteer powered. It is a place of relationship. It is run by people we sat and talked with when it was just a hope in their hearts. It is in the desert.
You know what else is in the desert? Agave.
The picture of beginnings up there is the beginnings of the Sola Agave Latte – our next Benefit Beverage. Just a bit of agave nectar goes a long way. We find that when it is factored into a latte, it is astoundingly tasty. And when all the profits from the drink go to Sola Coffee Bar, it tastes even better.
We now encourage you to come in and enjoy. The Sola Agave Latte will be available for a limited time. Try it hot. Try it iced. Try it for your mother.
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At Everyday Joe’s we love music and we love coffee and we love people. If we were to put that in an order of importance: people takes first place. Coffee and music are tied for second.
People are nice to be around most of the time, especially if we throw a party. And if the party can include exciting new music and a some high-stakes coffee making…then we’ve hit the jackpot.
Jackpot!
Everyday Joe’s loves the music of Josh Ritter. It is a dream of ours to see him here at 144 S. Mason one day. While that day remains to be seen, something almost as wonderful has happened. We have been chosen as one of 18 sites across the country to host an advance listening party for Mr. Ritter’s new album So Runs The World Away.
And it will be a party. Snacks. Good times. Etc. PLUS PLUS PLUS….
A latte art throwdown! Some of you may remember back in February we hosted one of these during the Mountain Regional Barista Competitions. The winner took home right around $300.
The big shindig will happen on April 27 (that’s a Tuesday). The evening starts at 7 pm and is free to attend. If you want to compete in the throwdown, there is a $5 buy-in. Otherwise, just come and listen and watch. We’re going to need folks to drink all the lattes.
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He’s a common man! John Hickenlooper is a common man who mows the yard with an electric mower, not without his Blackberry. Have you ever used an electric mower? It feels like you’re vacuuming the grass.
Denver Mayor Hickenlooper has thrown his name in the hat for the position of governor of the centennial state. He’s founded breweries (Wynkoop and helped with Coopersmith’s among others), he’s governed things, and now he’ll make his way to Everyday Joe’s on Friday, March 26 to talk with you concerning the matters of city & state you have questions about. Working the floor of 144 S. Mason has been his destiny all along.
The mayor will be at Everyday Joe’s 1:45-2:45 pm, and the event is free to attend. Please come down and say hello. See you then!
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Coffee is a spectacular thing. Much more spectacular than most folks give it credit for. We know the spectacularness of wine. The spectacularness of beer. The spectacularness of food. Coffee is just as spectacular. So are people doing good things.
Everyday Joe’s is very excited to introduce Coffee & Goodness. Every few months, we will host an afternoon of coffee education to benefit good things. The first of these afternoons is on September 12 and will benefit the efforts of International Teams: Greece (and an Everyday Joe’s volunteer Wendy Thompson ).
You can come in for free and learn about Wendy’s efforts, but the cost to educate your coffee palette concerning coffee is $7. We will “host” one bean for the afternoon (thinking a Guatemalan for this go round) and brew it for you 4 different ways. All profits will go to Wendy & her efforts. Your seven bones will get you:
We will have volunteers at each station, telling you what tasting notes to look for and what makes the brewing method special/delicious. Wendy will also be working the room with her smiling face and knowledge of her efforts working with refugees in Greece.
We hope to see you on September 12. If you are interested in being the beneficiary of an afternoon of Coffee & Goodness, just let us know and we’ll chat it up.
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Finished!
come meet your new bar
Day 4
so close...
counters need support
Day 3
No new “bar” pictures for today. New tile was put down. Plumbing and electrical going in. It looks beautiful.
The question most often asked so far is, “Are you leaving the outside of the bar like that?” The answer is, “Yes, yes we are. And yes, it is stained & lacquered OSB. So hot right now.” (if that just confused you, see “Day 2.”)
I will leave you with this lovely image, a hint at something waiting for you Tuesday:
Day 2
nearly there
the end of the now huge bar
it's large
the carpet must go
End Day One
night night
the beginnings of new counters and walls
Welcome To Progress
...and so it begins
goodbye counters and walls
goodbye bar
goodbye tile
Things Are Showing Up
Tools, counter tops, etc. It feels like we’re about to embark on something unbeknown to us.
It’s Been Five Years & Coming
Tonight at 5 pm, a hammer will make a hole in some drywall. Drywall currently connected to our coffee bar. Then more holes will be made and crowbars will pry and saws will whir and the bar will be no more…until the new bar is erected in its place shortly thereafter. It’s going to be quite a weekend.
You can follow all the action right here. We’ll update this post with pictures and maybe some vids as the rebuild progresses…all the way until we reopen on Tuesday morning. We should be on HGtv.
Talk to you soon.
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It’s nice when a 5-year-long conversation proves fruitful.
Beginning the evening of August 14th, we’ll be redesigning our coffee bar. That night (a Friday), we will not have a concert. There will not be a concert Saturday either. There will be nails flying, conduit running in various directions, some minor demolition and wonderful rebuilding. Come August 18th, there will be magic waiting for you.
Truth is, we’ve always wanted to redesign the coffee bar…mainly so we can serve you better. The idea was first thrown around back in ’04. It took various incantations of the talks before the right people started thinking about it and sparks began flying.
Here’s the thing: we know you have extra materials in your garages and basements and sheds. We will gladly take them off your hands. What materials, you may want to know? Well…looky here. I have a sheet of our needs you can download by clicking here. All of your donations will be tax deductible. Please just bring donations to Everyday Joe’s during business hours, and we’ll give you a free drink on top of a hug. Lovely. Your name will also adorn the bar. We’re not saying how, though. That’s a surprise.
The idea of this being a communal project is something that tickles me to bits. Thank you for supporting us over the years. Now, we want to better serve you.
love.
everyday joe’s
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