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30th Birthday Celebrations

1978 - 2008

Grant Writer Wanted

We need a volunteer now to write an arts grant to the Dane County Cultural Affairs to help fund our educational events. Contact the Planning Committee if you can help out. Grant deadline is June 1st!

Back in the autumn of 1978, several folk musicians faced a shortage of venues where they could play their music. They came together and developed a plan to open a coffeehouse where local musicians could play. November 30th that year marked the beginning of a Madison music institution that is, 30 years later, still in operation. Organized as a cooperative, the smoke free environment of the coffeehouse was unique in that it provided a stage for musicians, held monthly barn dances and sponsored special events and workshops. Who would have predicted the coffeehouse would still be around 30 years later?

It is still here so Phillip has decided to throw a really big party. In fact, its soooo big that it will take several days to celebrate. “This will give everyone, including Hogs that have moved elsewhere, the opportunity to come back home and party with me”, said Phillip the Pig in a recent interview. "There will be workshops, concerts, barn dances and more", he continued.

Calendar of Celebration Events:

See what the Planning Committee has come up with, get the dates to hold on your calendar. Details will be posted as they develop.

Volunteers Needed:

Phillip the Pig needs YOUR help! Volunteers are needed to help plan and staff the celebration events.

Please meet at the Coffeehouse on Friday May 9th at 6:30pm for a potluck dinner and special meeting. The planning committee will provide information on events and what help we need to plan and operate them. We can use all the help we can get. Stay after the meeting and enjoy the evening’s entertainment at 8:30pm, Annie and Rod Capps, all the way from Michigan. Bring a dish to pass.

If you can't attend the meeting or want to volunteer right away? Send an email to the Planning Committee or call Jamie at 608-271-6150.

Planning Committee:

Sally Bennett, Ben Doran, Karen Gogolick, Kim Genich, Michele Jacques, Deb Kmetz, Jamie Poindexter, Ken Rineer

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Planning Committee: WIKI (login required)

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