Bi-coastal community...

Hey there folks! We have an exciting weekend to tell you about. For the past couple of years this community has been sharing music, art & their homes with one another. Melissa Diaz started a great project called Open House where different artist & musicians come together for one night in an apt. in Brooklyn & display their talents & more importantly, commune. So many friendships & opportunities have come out of this event & it deserves to be shared with all of you in the Roots community who may not have been involved so far.

If that's you don't be discouraged or feel left out. This is your weekend to become a part of this great community with the 9th installment of Open House. This time however Brooklyn won't be alone in this. All the way in LA there will be another community doing the same kind of event at the same time & there will be live streaming to bring the two together...now that's creative community outreach!

Here are the details: Open House / Coast to Coast / Nov. 12, 8pm-12am / Featuring: two apartments of artwork + sculpture in the garden of Quarter (quarterbarbrooklyn.com). Also, live music by: Ryan Lamm, Doug Drewes & Parade Grounds. (676 5th ave, Brooklyn, NY / 1st & 2nd floor apartments + Quarter Bar on the ground level) www.openhousebk.com

Don't forget about our usual weekend happenings at Roots Cafe. This Friday, Nov. 11th we have a great night of music with local talent & friend, Gabby Ess followed by the traveling bluegrass sounds of  Hickory Strings.

As always, byob & wine. Sugg. $3 tip/donation to cafe if you bring in your own. We will be serving our full menu of food, coffee, teas & specialty espresso & seasonal drinks including our Autumn Latte, ginger spice apple cider & hot cocoa. We will also be featuring some new food items. Come try the Chili cheese burrito or the Holiday wrap with turkey, cornbread pecan stuffing, gravy & cranberry sauce. Happy Holidays indeed!!!