"I just camped in my car with my dog and had a little solo adventure." "I stopped along the way and saw some people, and did a little loop and went down to the gulf," says the 27-year-old. She returned recently to perform at a small music festival, but afterward traveled alone. She traveled to a farm and artist retreat called Snaggy Mountain in the high country of North Carolina, where she previously lived for several years, furthering her stirring, naturalistic style as a fingerpicking folk musician. “But it also means a lot to the community to be slightly normal again.Natalie Jane Hill's sophomore album Solely came out two weeks ago, but when I initially reached out about an interview last month, she was politely preoccupied on a road trip.
“Being able to have people back in the space laughing and enjoying music from local artists and comedy and poetry means a lot to us,” Rose, 29, said. With caffeine-addicted students back on campus after a year of Zoom classes, the coffee shop is eager to give a shot to artists. Going forward, Barker hopes to book any acts that are “especially talented or entertaining,” such as folk music shows or comedy nights. Metropolis also hosts monthly poetry readings, called “An Inconvenient Hour: Chicago’s Most Awkwardly Timed Reading Series,” where writers share their latest work. For those who can’t make this month’s event, the next open mic night is Dec. That was pretty fun.”Ĭomedians, musicians and artists alike can sign up at 4 p.m.
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“It was interesting just to have a room full of people screaming. “Everyone in the cafe was screaming along to it,” Barker said. Rather than hosting a music night, Barker planned a variety show to help audience members stay engaged, they said.Īt last month’s open mic night, one of the 16 performers brought a homemade “accordion from hell” where he would play the instrument along with pre-recorded human screams. They also want to welcome Edgewater and Rogers Park neighbors. and the other local coffee shop, Ellipsis Coffeehouse, closes at 1 p.m., Metropolis hopes to engage in Loyola’s nightlife scene. General manager Ira Rose expressed his hopes to revert to original, pre-pandemic plans: “Being a part of the community has always been at the core of who Metropolis is and was.”īecause the closest Starbucks closes at 3 p.m. As a host, Barker is determined to spice up their shows with a variety of comedy, musical performances and creative writing.Ĭourtesy of Jamie Barker Metropolis Coffee Company is hosting monthly open mic nights starting Nov. In the past, they planned open mic nights at antique stores and house shows. They strive to make Metropolis a safe haven for everyone, especially those who identify as queer and trans, according to Barker.īarker, who’s from Nashville, said they want to bring their hometown’s performance culture to the Edgewater scene. “Since everyone’s back in class in person again, I think it’s a good time to engage in the community and be a part of it,” Barker, 30, said.īarker emphasized the importance of inclusivity at Metropolis - especially at their monthly open mic nights and book readings. Barker hopes to facilitate an inclusive “community culture.” Shift lead and organizer Jamie Barker, who uses they/them pronouns, said being a barista at a coffee hotspot a block south of campus has allowed them to engage with the local college.
17 from 5-7 p.m.Īfter Metropolis closed in February because of COVID-19, the café is rising and grinding again with its local outreach. Granville Ave.) is hosting its second open mic night - déja brew, anyone? - Wednesday, Nov. After a short pandemic-induced hiatus, Metropolis Coffee Company is brewing up events to welcome back the surrounding diverse community, including LGBTQ+ artists.
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