next coffehouse on May 12th.

The next Lydia's Place open-mic coffeehoue will be this Saturday, May 12th. Sorry for the short notice, there was a communication error between Lydia's Place and the blog.

The menu will be chicken salad (a chicken-based salad type thing, not a sandwich), fruit salad, and brownies, as well as tea and coffee.

While we have had some fun the past few months with themes, we have decided to go without a theme for a while, so bring any song, poem, whatever, that you want (as long as it is family-appropriate).

next coffeehouse: April 21st

In celebration of the right to free speech, Lydia's Place will be hosting an evening of Songs Of Peace. Dylan, Ochs, Guthrie, Seeger, Baez, even your own originals can be performed. And it doesn't have to be a song. Poems, short stories, and all other forms of expression are welcome.

The menu for the evening will include pulled beef with peppercinni, as well as an as-yet undecided soup and dessert. More details will be posted as the menu is finalized, so check back.

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The next coffeehouse will be on St Patrick's Day, March 17th.

Although St. Patrick was originally from England and brought to Ireland as a slave*, this month's coffeehouse is Ireland-oriented.

The menu will consist of stew, corned beef with veggies, soda bread, Irish tea, and mint brownies.

The usual open-mic will be offered, along with an Irish sing-a-long.

"May your troubles be less. your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door."
--an Irish blessing



*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Patrick

next coffeehouse: February 10

Something familiar, something peculiar, something for everyone...

The next Lydia's Place Coffeehouse is February 10th. The theme is Comedy Night. In addition to the usual open mic (songs, poems, dramatic readings, etc.), participants are welcome to perform improv, stand-up, song parodies or original songs, sketches, or any other form of comedy (all material must be family-friendly).

Chili, Corn Muffins, and Tortilla Soup will be sold in addition to the usual coffee, hot chocolate, and tea.

next coffeehouse: November 18th

The next Lydia's Place coffeehouse will be November 18th. The theme is Hootenanny Sing-A-Long. Part of the night will be the usual open mic, and part will be a singalong (song sheets will be provided for all who want to join in).

The menu will be Chicken and Biscuits, apple cinnamon muffins, pumpkin muffins, and orange sherbert cream puffs, as well as coffee (with optional flavors) and tea.

Hope to see you there!


(there is currently no coffeehouse planned for the month of December. if one is planned it will be posted here, so check back...otherwise the coffeehouse will resume in January 2007)

next coffeehouse: October 21st

The next Lydia's Place coffeehouse will be Saturday, October 21st, from 6 to 8 PM.

Pumpkin Soup, Beef vegetable Soup, Apple Pie, "Scream" Puffs, and Rolls will be sold, as well as Coffee & Tea.

This month, the coffeehouse has a theme: "Sinners And Saints." The first hour of the open mic will be devoted to poetry or other creative writing about Halloween, All Saints Day, and the Fall season (the second hour will continue as usual).

Welcome to Lydia's Place

Lydia's Place is an open mic coffeehouse sponsered by St James (Jamestown, NY). It opens its doors once a month to provide good food, entertainment, and a place to share your talents. Coffee, tea, and various soups, snacks, and baked goods are served while community members get on stage to sing, play an instrument, read a poem, or share some creative writing.

Not a Catholic? Don't worry, Lydia's Place is intended for all who wish to drop in.


The name comes from St Lydia (a seller of purple cloth), who opened the doors to her home to St Paul and St Silas in the early years of the church.


Check back for monthly dates, themes, and menus.