Calhoun Square's Annual Coffee Festival November 17, 2007

Fill Your Cup at the 18th Annual Coffee Festival
November 17th, 2007

Calhoun Square’s signature event brings together the best coffee, tea and dessert vendors in the Twin Cities, with proceeds benefiting Clare Housing Partners in AIDS Care and Joyce Emergency Food Shelf

WHAT: For the price of two lattés, attendees at Calhoun Square’s 18th annual Coffee Festival can sample the tastes of more than 20 Twin Cities coffee shops, roasters and retailers as they present a wide array of their favorite coffees, teas, treats and desserts, all under one roof.

For almost two decades, Calhoun Square’s Coffee Festival has been an extremely popular event, drawing over 1,500 Twin Cities residents to the Uptown area each year. Annually, the event signifies the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season.

This year’s entertainment will include live acoustic music in the Only Today Music Café, caffeinated improvisational comedy shows by Comedy Sportz, fortunes read in coffee beans, and caffeinated caricatures.

Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Clare Housing and Joyce Emergency Food Shelf.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 17
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Admission – $9 (includes event admittance, a commemorative Coffee Festival mug and access to all entertainment and attractions)

WHERE: Calhoun Square
Corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, Minn.

WHY: The first 1,000 attendees will receive a $5 discount to be used at participating retailers and restaurants in Calhoun Square. In addition to the unique entertainment options, and the tasty treats and drinks, there will also be prize drawings and special offers from participating merchants.
A great event for gathering with family and friends, with proceeds benefiting two local non profit organizations. Coffee Festival is an annual tradition with something for everyone.


ABOUT: Calhoun Square
Located in the Uptown area of Minneapolis, Calhoun Square is an urban, mixed-use center with retail, entertainment and office space. For more than 20 years, it has served the Uptown area by offering a variety of unique retail venues, long-time restaurant favorites and commercial office space. By partnering with a variety of organizations and hosting events, Calhoun Square is a gathering place for the community. For more information, please visit http://www.calhounsquare.com

Joyce Emergency Food Shelf
Joyce Emergency Food Shelf helps friends and neighbors in the Uptown Minneapolis area by providing food and programs that encourage growth and sustainability among those needing assistance. Joyce Emergency Food Shelf operates at 3041 Freemont Avenue South and accepts both food and financial donations. For more information, please visit www.geocities.com/joycefoodshelf/

Clare Housing, Partners in AIDS Care
Clare Housing, Partners in AIDS Care, is a Twin Cities non-profit organization with a mission to provide affordable housing, services and compassionate care to people living with HIV/AIDS in the Twin Cities. It is an organization that strives to provide residents with the safety, comfort and dignity they deserve in the least restrictive, most economical setting possible. For more information, please visit www.clarehousing.org

Official Website: http://www.calhounsquare.com