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Fri. Jan. 6 - The songs of Leiber & Stoller as interpreted by ERON LABER, THE MOXIE CHICKS, TOM PLUTSHACK and a SPECIAL MYSTERY GUEST. This is a Food Pantry Benefit. A donation of $4 and two cans of food is requested. 8pm
Sat. Jan. 7 - Guitar, banjo and harmonica player, LYLE HOLTHAUS, returns with originals and circa 1600 ballads of England, Scotland and Ireland. Lyle was inspired by Carl Sandburg and has taught at the UWM Peck School of Folk Music & Art. $5 suggested donation 8pm
Sun. Jan. 8 - Living Activism Night presents a benefit for KATHY'S HOUSE, a hope away from home for people who come from far away for medical treatment. Featuring a performance by the MAMBO SURFERS with their special brand of music that stirs the soul. Free-will donation with all door $ going to the featured organization. Be generous! 7pm
Fri. Jan.13 - Come share your creative talents in a friendly, accepting setting at our ACOUSTIC MUSIC/SPOKEN WORD OPEN STAGE. $3.50 suggested donation 8pm
Sat. Jan. 14 - SOOK returns for her second appearance at The Coffee House to delight you with her contemporary - both thoughtful and sometimes humorous - original songs accompanied by guitar and electric violin. $5 suggested donation 8pm
Mon. Jan. 16 - Everyone is welcome at our monthly BOARD MEETING. 7pm
Fri. Jan. 20 - Cheer on your favorites at the MID-WINTER TALENT CONTEST 1ST AUDITION NIGHT. (Pre-registration required to participate. Registration ended on 12/31/11) $3.50 suggested donation 8pm
Sat. Jan. 21 - ***Special Event*** Milwaukee's Second Annual Community Sing featuring song leaders MARK DVORAK, JULIE THOMPSON, and CRAIG SIEMSEN. A community sing asks the audience to lift their voices for the entire song. Songs are chosen for their likely familiarity to most audience members. Come share and evening of song, magic, and community! Let's sing out together! Pot-luck supper at 6pm. Performance at 8pm $10 suggested donation
Fri. Jan. 27 - Cheer on your favorites at the MID-WINTER TALENT CONTEST 2ND AUDITION NIGHT. (Pre-registration required to participate. Registration ended on 12/31/11) $3.50 suggested donation 8pm
Sat. Jan. 28 - Songwriter BRIAN DROW returns to share his original folk/pop featuring songs from his new album, plus surprise guests and a really cool harmonica! Opening will be DAVE SUNDQUIST & JERRY DANKS with some acoustic "old-school" songs from the classic country catalog! $5 suggested donation 8pm
Sun. Jan. 29 - Come share your creative talents in a friendly, accepting setting at our ACOUSTIC MUSIC/SPOKEN WORD OPEN STAGE. $3.50 suggested donation 7pm
Fri. Feb. 3 - Enjoy the annual POETRY pantry benefit featuring the poetry of PETER BLEWETT, JACKIE DETTLOFF, CARMEN MURGUIA and DAVID WHITE. This is a Food Pantry Benefit. A donation of $4 and two cans of food is requested. 8pm
Sat. Feb. 4 - Join the ROLLER MILLS STRING BAND as they share an exciting mix of old tunes and new songs from bluegrass, Irish, and old-time classics. The centerpiece of this high-energy string band will be outstanding performances on the hammer dulcimer. $5 suggested donation 8pm
Fri. Feb. 10 - Celebrate each other's uniquely creative arts at our ACOUSTIC MUSIC/SPOKEN WORD OPEN STAGE. $3.50 suggested donation 8pm
Sat. Feb 11 - JOHN GARDNER, poet extraordinaire, returns with his Love Poetry in celebration of Valentine's Day. Enjoy his deep, sonorous voice and carefully crafted words of loves felt, past and present. Guest poetry reader FRAN HENKEL will also appear. Bring your sweetheart along, won't you? $5 suggested donation 8pm
Sun. Feb. 12 - A special CASA KEMNITZ JAM SESSION. Living Activism Night celebrates the 10th year of the Casa Kemnitz Jam in a benefit for CASA MARIA. Enjoy an evening filled with songs, guitars and maybe even a banjo or two! Free-will donation with all door $ going to the benefited org. Be generous! 7pm
Fri. Feb. 17 - Welcome BRAD STERN in his debut performance at The Coffee House. Enjoy classic folk songs made famous by the Kingston Trio, Peter Paul & Mary, The Chad Mitchell Trio, Gordon Lightfoot and many others. A nostalgic show sure to bring back memories! $5 suggested donation 8pm
Sat. Feb. 18 - Cheer on your favorites in the 2012 MID-WINTER TALENT CONTEST FINALS. Winners announced at the end of the evening! $3.50 suggested donation 8pm
Mon. Feb. 20 - Everyone is welcome at our monthly BOARD MEETING. 7pm
Fri. Feb. 24 - Singer/songwriter JOHN STANO's sound is a distinctive blend of acoustic and National steel guitar, mandolin, harmonica and expressive vocals. John Stano was a "2010 Big Top Chautauqua Songwriter of the Year Finalist." Opening will be JOHN KING with rich baritone vocals belting out blues, ballads and a touch of country. $5 suggested donation 8pm
Sat. Feb. 25 - Tonight, two talented autoharpists share their contrasting styles. TOM BERSCH plays classic folk autoharp selections from his many years of performing from Arkansas to Wisconsin. PETER LEE plays passionate songs about the American heartland and demonstrates different features of the autoharp. $5 suggested donation 8pm
Sun. Feb. 26 - Share your talents, whether experienced or just starting out, before a friendly audience at our ACOUSTIC MUSIC/SPOKEN WORD OPEN STAGE. $3.50 suggested donation 7pm
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