Friday, July 07, 2006

Ebenezers Coffeehouse

One of our goals in building Ebenezers, our coffeehouse on Capitol Hill, was to create a place where the church and community could cross paths. Doing church in the marketplace was already part of our DNA. Our long-term vision is to meet in movie theaters @ metro stops throughout the DC area. Building a coffeehouse took it to another level. We aren't just doing church in the marketplace, we've created a marketplace. And if our flagship is successful I'd love to see Ebenezers turn into a chain of coffeehouses.

The coffeehouse is up and running, but we want to take things to the next level by making Ebenezers a destination spot. Or date spot :) We've beginning to book bands and turn our performance space into a concert venue. I also like the sound of Ebenezer Theater. I'd love for Ebenezers to be a place that celebrates and cultivates local artists and actors.

Ebenezers will host The Violet Burning in concert on July 14 @ 8pm. Steph Modder, AKA Estephania, will be the opening act. Doors open @ 7:30 pm and there will be a $10 suggested donation.

3 Comments:

At July 07, 2006 11:41 PM, Blogger Dan said...

Please book some Jazz acts. I think your space would be great for jazz trios or quartets. Dim the lights - bring in some comfortable couches. A basement jazz venue would be great in Capitol Hill. I don't think there are any. I think you have to go up to U street to listen to Jazz.

Just one person's wish.

Dan

 
At July 08, 2006 7:10 AM, Blogger Mark Batterson said...

Dan,

I think we've got one booked :) At least we were working on it. I totally agree...

Mark

 
At July 08, 2006 2:13 PM, Blogger Juliet M said...

Yes! Ebenezers will be having a jazz act - The Youth Messengers - Fri, July 21 at 8pm.

 

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