Tuesday
Jan 01
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8:30PM
SPEAKEASY: STORIES FROM THE BACKROOM
Sherry Weaver, host
Ophira Eisenberg;
Brian Longwell;
Ryan Paulson;
Harry Hogan;
Faye Lane;
Zorikh Lequidre;
Steve Bellwood
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SpeakEasy is . . .
A new twist on the ancient tradition of oral history.
SpeakEasy is people telling stories-- true stories. Period. No scripts. No crib notes. No rehearsals.
SpeakEasy has a dynamic and constantly changing cast of storytellers that include such greats as Mike Daisey, Jonathan Ames, and Reno, along with homemakers, lawyers, dog walkers, street magicians and writers.
You never know what you'll hear. So join us for what could be a life changing experience!
Cover $8
www.speakeasystories.com
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Thursday
Jan 03
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6:00PM
ARTISTS’ SALON
Robin, Angelo, Poul, and David, hosts
This is a monthly opportunity for artists associated with the cafe--from every genre and every generation, past, present, and future--to gather informally, schmooze, re-invent the world, and hoist a glass of quelque chose (the only kind of chose to hoist). Our glorious curators are present, you can buttonhole them to find out what's cooking, you can introduce yourself to other toilers in the vineyard, invent projects and discover collaborators. All are welcome.
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Friday
Jan 04
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6:00PM
SON OF PONY
Kathi Georges, host
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The Friday night legendary open mic poetry series.
Arrive before 6 pm to sign up.
A tribute to Bukowski. Love is a Dog from Hell.
At this tribute reading, you are welcome to bring your favorite Bukowski poem, or read an original poem that was inspired by Bukowski. We'll be showing videos of Bukowski, giving away books and other prizes. Plus a select number of readers including Host Kathi Georges will bring Bukowski poems to life in a very special performance.
Cover $7
(includes one house drink)
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Saturday
Jan 05
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6:00PM
THE LIAR SHOW
Andy Christie
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Seek Truth. Get a T-Shirt.
4 Storytellers, 3 True Stories, 1 Pack of Lies. Uncover the liar and win a prize worth its weight in fool's gold.
J. Keith van Straaten (Beat The Geeks; Curb Your Enthusiasm)
Ophira Eisenberg (Comedy Central; US Weekly's Fashion Police)
James Braly (NPR; Life in a Marital Institution)
Jennifer DeMeritt (Nerve; Glamour)
and host
Andy Christie (Ny Times; Moth GrandSlam Champion)
Cover $12
(includes one house drink)
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9:00PM & 10:30PM
PETE ZIMMER GROUP
Michael Rodriguez, trumpet;
Avi Rothbard, guitar;
David Wong, bass;
Pete Zimmer, drums
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Judgment marks the third album by drummer Pete Zimmer and his quintet. This album, along with their two
previous releases, distinguishes the Pete Zimmer Quintet as one of the premier upcoming straight ahead jazz groups of the
early 21st century. Since the release of their debut CD, Common Man, in September of 2004, which was called an “impressive
debut” by the Philadelphia Daily News, they have been captivating audiences with their hard swing and moving melodies as
they keep busy performing at some of the most prestigious jazz venues along the East Coast and Midwest. Zimmer’s second
album, Burnin’ Live at the Jazz Standard, was recorded live at Manhattan’s Jazz Standard on February 7, 2006. All Music
Guide has recently stated that they could be “the best kept secret in straight ahead jazz circa 2006.”
"Judgment is packed with memorable pieces, including a pair of edgy, show-stopping duo numbers, with Garzone and Zimmer
sparring like they'd been doing so forever…"Cut Off" is a Jazz Messenger-style tune featuring engaging turns by Frahm,
trumpeter Michael Rodriguez, Dodo and Zimmer that leaves listeners wanting more."
Downbeat Magazine
www.petezimmer.com
,
www.tippinrecords.com
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Sunday
Jan 06
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6:00PM
ENTERTAINING SCIENCE -- SEACHANGE: REVERSING THE TIDE
Roald Hoffmann
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SeaChange: Reversing the Tide is a dramatic lecture devised, written and presented by scientist, Roger Payne and his wife, actress Lisa Harrow. SeaChange weaves the knowledge of science and the wisdom of poetry into a compelling presentation arguing that the human species is not the overseer of life but an integral part of life’s complex web, and that our survival requires that we attend not just to our own well-being, but also, to the well-being of that entire web of life.
SeaChange: Reversing the Tide blends the poetry of Shakespeare, Shelley, Robert Frost, Wendell Berry, Gary Snyder, Mary Oliver and others with a clear exposition of the consequences of our current indifference to Natural Laws and the benefits that can be achieved by living in accordance with those laws.
Cover $10
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8:30PM
JASON RIGBY QUARTET
Jason Rigby , saxophones;
Mike Holober, Rhodes;
Thomas Morgan, bass;
Jeff Davis, drums
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"Diverse program" is sometimes a euphemism for "hodge-podge," but the young reed player's Translucent Space accounts
for all its esthetic zig-zags. Allusions to electric jazz and classical motifs snuggle next to free-bop jaunts and hard- driving
swing. Rigby plays as it lays, and does so with élan."
- Jim Macnie, NYC VILLAGE VOICE (Dec. 06)
"I'd go so far as to say that Translucent Space is the freshest and most individual jazz album of the year so far; it lets light
through but in such a way that the antecedents and influences are sensed diffusely rather than clearly seen."
- Brian Morton, UK JAZZ REVIEW (Sept. 06)
"Translucent Space" (Fresh Sound-New Talent), the new album by the saxophonist and bass clarinetist Jason Rigby, doesn't
come by its name casually; it's an album of airy, often diaphanous music, with faint echoes of early fusion and Third Stream.
Mr. Rigby plays here with the album's rhythm section of Mike Holober on piano, Cameron Brown on bass and Mark Ferber on
drums. At 8:30 p.m., Cornelia Street Cafe."
- Nate Chinen, NEW YORK TIMES (June 06)
Cover $10
www.jasonrigby.net
STREAMING LINK:
jasonrigby.net/SoundFiles/TurquoiseTurkishMP3.mp3
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December 30-January 06, 2008 
