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Dear Friends:

It is with a heavy heart that I must announce the demise of The Salon @ Wilde Roast Café, 10/11was our final show. The Salon has been the one way I could “refill my pitcher” each week, to be able to continue pouring my love and energy into my heroic son as he fights his cancer. These Thursday nights have meant more to me than you can possibly imagine. A million times, thank you.
I have an intense desire continue to serve both artists and audiences by providing this weekly showcase, to broaden our horizons, connect with stimulating people, and strengthen community. Through live music, theatre, poetry, good manners, and intelligent discussion, we can share sincere and passionate ideas and a love of the arts. I am seeking a new venue immediately, so that we may continue this vital dialogue, through music and spoken word. If you have any leads, please contact henry@braincandyproject.org as soon as possible.

I am grateful to Scott Dercks, for sticking by me these last couple of years. You have been such a gift, my friend.

I am grateful to Steve Hegman for jumping into the Piano Bar Night with so much grace and talent, and for believing in me.

I am grateful to my weekly guests who kept coming and coming, week after week, to share your passion, culture and class with our audiences.

I am grateful to Tom DeGree & Dean Schlaak for their support this year, and encourage you all to keep patronizing Wilde Roast Café.

And I am grateful to you, dear Friends, for your constant support, patronage and love over this past year. This has simultaneously been the best and worst year of my life, as most of you know.

I will keep you updated as The Salon searches for its new home.

In Service,

Henry Allen
“aut delectare aut prodesse est”

You are cordially invited to learn more about Harvard Business School at an upcoming Student-Led Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Reception at the Wilde Roast Cafe in Minneapolis.

Current HBS Students will be there to answer any questions you might have about the school and the MBA Program. Please register online for this event.

Monday, July 23rd, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Please email Kevin Wegener or Jens Audenaert with any questions.

Last Friday was the first Noir Night…it was hard to describe, but it was really fun. Kevin was awesome. He is starting a little later this week, but drink specials will start at 5pm for the after-work folk.

Join us at the cafe Friday July 6th from 6pm-close for an exciting evening featuring Kevin Aviance!

New York City’s celebrated singer, performer and DJ Kevin Aviance imbues the night with glamour and style. Come for culture, stay for dinner and sip champagne. kevinavianceworld.com

Kevin is BIG and should not be missed.

Attendance - privileged. Dress - lounge chic. Attitude - optional.

http://www.myspace.com/staffordcarpenter

Extended hours, food & drink specials, and special values at your favorite neighborhood shops from 5-7pm each night:

• Saturday, June 9 - Northeast Block Party
• Friday, July 6 - Summer Sidewalk Sale
• Friday, August 3 - Dog Days of Summer

And enter to win a $500 Shopping Spree!
Pick up your gamepiece at any participating Northeast business. For more information visit WWW.NORTHEASTMINNEAPOLIS.COM

On Saturday, May 12th at 8pm, folk singer-songwriter Adrienne Nightingale (adriennenightingale.com) will be stopping by the Wilde Roast Cafe to delight us with her heartfelt and emotional songs.

L.A.-based singer/songwriter Natalie Wattre will be in town and performing at the Cafe on Tuesday, June 12. From her myspace profile:

“Natalie Wattré has got to be one of the most interesting and amazing vocalists that I’ve heard. Her raspy voice just pours on the passion and soul. Her grit makes her already great music even more memorable and mind-numbing.” - TheGlobalMuse.com

Atlanta-based out singer/songwriter Mike Rickard will bring his honest, personal and humorous music to the Cafe on Saturday, August 11 at 8pm.

“I am a feeling sensitive person and I first began writing as a way to deal with my feelings. I think that sensitivity shows in my writing. But I can be totally irreverent and absolutely could not live without humor. I’ve always felt that I’m a little left of center; that I don’t quite fit. And you know what? I’m fine with that.”

More info about Mike at www.mikerickard.com

New York singer / songwriter Robert German will perform at the Cafe on Saturday, May 26th at 8pm.

Fusing folk, jazz and blues to create his music, German layers his songs with vocal variations, from clicks to trumpet-sounding wahs. His signature finger-style guitar playing has drawn comparisons to both Nick Drake and Ani DiFranco. His influences include Tori Amos, Dar Williams, Joni Mitchell, Happy Rhodes and Louis Armstrong.

German has hit number one on Sirius Satellite Radio’s OutQ Hot 20 with his songs “Open Wide” and “Marlboro Man.” Along with his debut album Sirens of Brooklyn, German released “Marlboro Man” as a single in April 2006 which was distributed nationally with the DVD for Brokeback Mountain. www.robertgerman.com