CHRIS BELL SUNDAY * BIRTHDAY BASH AHEAD * LOTS OF MUSIC IN BETWEEN * Bill's Coffeesop Newsletter * Vol. 12 * March 19, 2011

GREAT SERIES OF SPRING CONCERTS

BEGINS SUNDAY WITH CHRIS BELL 

CHRIS BELL , a singer/songwriter from New York, is the first in a series of musicians who are playing at Uptown Bill's in the next few weeks. There are more than a dozen musical events at the Coffee House between now and April 10.

Chris plays Sunday, March 20 at 7 pm. Now on tour in the Midwest, he's probably best known for playing the cello like a guitar. Opening for him: Bevineau & The Heartmakers, a great local band which played its first concert at Bill's last fall. 

Chris is probably best known for playing the cello like a guitar. He has played all over the US. Locally, he played last summer at both Uptown Bill's and the original Wild Bill's Coffeeshop.  He has also played at Java House. You can find out more about his music on his Facebook site. 

Here's a list of other musical performances scheduled at Uptown Bill's in the next few weeks:

Sunday, March 20, 7-9 pm: Chris Bell, Singer/songwriter from New York. Bevineau & the Heartmakers open.

Wednesday, March 23, 7-9 pm: Stoop Singers, www.myspace.com/stoopsingers

Thursday, March 24, 6-8 pm: Art & Music Night. Edible art is the theme this week. 

Friday, March 25, 7 pm Open Mic. 9 pm: Josh Harty, country blues,  www.joshharty.com 

Saturday, March 26, 7-9 pm: Truckstop Souvenir

Tuesday, March 29, 6-7 pm: Live broadcast of Tom's Guitar Show. Several guest musicians on this show. 

Thursday, March 31, 6-8 pm: Art & Music Night. You never know who might stop by and play a little music.

Friday, April 1, 7-9 pm: Open Mic. A great showcase of local musicians, plus poetry and more. 

Saturday, April 2: Dunlavin Green

Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 pm: Amy Schmidt and Orion Walsh. Almost Circle opens. 

Thursday, April 7: Benefit concert for Uptown Bill's. Hosted by I-Envision, UI business student group.

Friday, April 8, 7 pm: Open Mic. 9 pm: Andina and Rich,  www.andinaandrich.com 

Saturday, April 9, 7-9 pm: Pigs and Clover

THEN JOIN US FOR A GREAT BIG

BILL SACKTER BIRTHDAY BASH

Bill Sackter would have been 98 years old this year. We're planning a big party to celebrate his birthday. It's Sunday, April 10, 2 to 7 pm at Uptown Bill's. Lots of music, plus food, a showing of the original "Bill" movie, and more. Barry Morrow, Bill Sackter's friend and screenwriter for the Bill movies, will talk about the film after the showing. Hosted by UI students from MSW class. You'll find a poster attached to this Newsletter with more information. You're invited to print the poster and post it at school or work. 

WE THOUGHT YOU'D BE

INTERESTED IN THESE..

HAVE you visited the Vintage Shoppe? It's one of the enterprises which makes up Uptown Bill's. Find out more at the Vintage Shoppe page on Facebook?

LOOKING for a good used book? Uptown Bill's has hundreds to choose from. Most paperbacks are $1.50; hardcovers $3. 

..WOULD you like to organize a screening of "A Friend Indeed," the Bill Sackter documentary? We'll be happy to help. Call Tom G. for details at (319) 339~0401.

... ARTISTS with disabilities are invited to show their work at Uptown Bill's. For information on art shows at the coffee house, call (319) 339~0401. 

...Would you like to perform at Uptown Bill's. Our stage is open to all ages and abilities. Call Tom G. for more information: (319) 339~0401.

...Open Mic is held every Friday at the coffee house. You can sign up for your very own 10 minutes to perform anytime during the week. The sign-up sheet is next to the water cooler at Uptown Bill's. 

...Had a good malt lately? Malts and shakes are a specialty of Uptown Bill's. Stop in soon for one of these. 

...Several special events are planned for Bill Sackter's Birthday in April. A benefit concert, plus a birthday party and potluck supper are planned at Uptown Bill's on Sunday, April 10, 2 to 7 pm. A reception and film are planned at the original Wild Bill's Coffeeshop on Wednesday, April 13. More details soon. 

...Sackter House Media recognizes books on topics related to disabilities  and books written by authors with a disability. Look for a selection at Uptown Bill's or online at: www.sackterhousemedia.org.

...Check "Friends of Bill's Coffeeshop" on Facebook for a virtual tour of the original Wild Bill's Coffeeshop. 

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Bill's Coffeeshop Newsletter is a virtual extension of Wild Bill's Coffeeshop and Uptown Bill's Coffee House. Published since 2000, the Newsletter is written by Tom Gilsenan, a former manager of Wild Bill's and now director of Uptown Bill's. You can write to him at tomgilsenan@gmail.com

Wild Bill's Coffeeshop is a project of the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa. It has been a part of campus life in Iowa City for more than 35 years. Located in North Hall, the coffeeshop is open weekdays from 8 am. For more information, check the Friends of Bill's Coffeeshop page on Facebook. You can also call the coffeeshop at (319) 335-1281. Donations to support the work of the coffeeshop may be sent to: Bill's Coffeeshop Fund, University of Iowa Foundation, P.O. Box 4550, Iowa City, IA 52244. Contributions are tax deductible.

Uptown Bill's is the crosstown cousin of Wild Bill's. Now in it 10th year, it includes a bookstore, performance venue and other businesses in addition to a coffeeshop. Located at 730 S. Dubuque, Uptown Bill's is open every day from 8 am. For more information, check the Uptown Bill's page on Facebook. You can also call Uptown Bill's at (319) 339-0401. Donations to support the work of Uptown Bill's may be sent to: Extend the Dream Foundation, Uptown Bill's, 730 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240. Contributions are tax deductible.