Upcoming Events at Zü
The arts have come to Zü Coffee. Art on the walls, in our drinks, and in our sounds. Enjoy all our groups for jazz, poetry, contemporary, and blues, and they're all free!
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Thusday, March 4, 8:00-9:00 am
Citizens Sip 'n' Blog
Annapolis' own Capital Punishment Blog is hosting a Sip 'n' Blog at Zü this Thursday morning from 8-9:00, and will probably go later! Come by and have a chat with this group whose goal is to engage citizens to improve our community and ensure honest and effective governance. It's the place to learn what's brewing in the city!
Join host Paul Foer in welcoming this week's guest, MarylandReporter.com Editor Len Lazarick.
The next Sip 'n' Blog is March 18 with County Executive Candidate Joanna Conti, and March 25 is recently appointed County Councilman Chuck Ferrar
Thursday, March 4, 10:30-11:30 am
METAvivor Coffee & Chat
The Metastatic breast cancer support group METAvivor meets occasionally at Zü Coffee for a chat and support. Women and men with metastatic breast cancer, who live in and around Annapolis Maryland are welcome to join this friendly face-to-face gathering.
The METAvivor Research and Support Program evolved out of a local support group established in Annapolis, Maryland in 2007 for persons with metastatic breast cancer. The program is run by and for those with metastatic breast cancer. In their first 13 months the group grew to 27 members and expanded their focus to build awareness. In April 2008 they designed and produced a metastatic breast cancer awareness ribbon pin and began selling the pin as their first official fundraising effort.
In January 2009 METAvivor incorporated and in May 2009 it was awarded 501(c)(3) non-profit status. Today, the group has a very active support program and a year-round fundraising effort that allows them to award an annual research grant in the field of metastatic breast cancer.
The next METAvivor coffee will be on March 18 and every second week following.
Friday, March 5, 5:30-7:00 pm
First Friday Music
Founded by leader Randy Morcer, a collection of young artists perform various styles from blues to pop every first Friday of the month. Guitars and an occasional violin show up to entertain and amaze as these young, talented artists hone their skills. You'll definitely enjoys these locals playing their favorites. Just sit, sip, and enjoy.
Friday, March 12, 6:30-8:30 pm
Poetry at Zü Coffee
This Friday March 12 we welcome Shelley Puhak, and open mic will be included after her reading if you would like to bring your own.
Ms. Puhak earned her MFA from the University of New Orleans and her MA in Literature from the University of Delaware. She was a 2007 Maryland State Arts Council grant recipient.
Her poems have appeared in Alaska Quarterly Review, Beloit Poetry Journal, New Delta Review, New South, Third Coast, and other journals. Her essays have appeared in Fourth Genre and Road & Travel.
Shelley has experience teaching and leading workshops for writers of all ages and abilities.
Tentatively Saturday, March 20, 3:30-5:00 pm
String Theory Jazz
We wish Ernie a speedy recovery, and hope that String Theory can return in March. Call the cafe if you would like confirmation. Just in case they can, here's the info:
String Theory has perfected some new tunes, and will be showcasing them in Zü Coffee on March 20th.
Theolonius Monk Lives in Annapolis's smooth jazz band String Theory!! Scott Frazier has brought a group to Zü that plays smooth jazz on Saturday afternoons. Just another example of the fabulous talent in the Annapolis area, String Theory presents jazz with guitars and drums, and puts out the total mellow sound.
Listen to these guys every third Saturday at Zü Coffee.
Friday, March 26, 6:30-8:30 pm
The Poet Experience
Every Fourth Friday of the month, come be part of a poetry reading and open mic night with The Poet Experience at Zü Coffee! Sit back and listen to poems and stories from some amazing poets and (if you would like) bring some of your own poems to share.
This March 26 at 6:30 pm, join hosts Cliff Lynn and Rocky Jones in greeting our featured poets: Melissa Carl and Matt Pless.
Zü Coffee is located at 934 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis in the Giant Shopping Center. The next Poet Experience will be on March 26.
Saturday, March 27, 9:00 am
Moving Around the World 5k Run and Walk
The Moving Around the World Run and Walk is organized by the Rotary and Rotaract Clubs of Annapolis to benefit international projects and support Haiti relief efforts. The Run-Walk starts at Quiet Waters Park at 10:00 am, but registration starts at 8:45 am. Zü Coffee will wake everyone up with its donation of coffee! For information, email movingaroundtheworldrun@gmail.com.
Saturday, April 17, 7:00 am
METAvivor 1st Annual Adventure Race
Zü Coffee provides the fuel, er, coffee for METAvivor's Adventure Race fundraiser, a kayak, bike, and running event. The race starts at the Annapolis Sailing School at 7001 Benbe Beach Road. More information at Active.com or contact Sherry Goodman at 443-458-8317. Register before April 15 at Active.com.
Saturday, August 21, 1:00-3:00 pm
Lailee McNair Bakhtiar book signing
Award winning author and critic Lailee McNair Bakhtiar will discuss and sign her book Bakhtiar Nomads at Zü.
Lailee Bakhtiar is the daughter of a Persian mother from the Bakhtiar tribe. She studied French Literature at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and received a Masters at the CND de Namur, Belmont CA. She co-founded and chaired the Jack London Writers Conference and served as President of the California Writers Club, Peninsula Branch. Her travels to her Persian roots took her in October of 2000 to Iran to camp with the Bakhtiar tribe for one month in the Zagros Mountains, pitching tents, sleeping under the nomadic sky, waking to the sounds of sheep, donkeys and horses on the plateua. Her writing is sinoired by the cultural themes of East and West. She was won 13 awards for her works in poetry, novel, speech, column and 6 six awards as a host/producer for Authors and Critics.
Check out her video on YouTube or see her website, www.2chairproductions.com.
Every Sunday, 10:00 am
Knights of Zü Chess
Zü Coffee is hosting weekly chess games as part of a tournament every month for all levels of players. Come play a couple games or get some instruction from the experts. See you there!
Tuesdays and Thursdays this month, 6:00-7:00 pm and 7:00-8:00 pm
Spanish Language Class
Adrienne Cruz from the Annapolis Language School is hosting Spanish class for adults at Zü Coffee on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for Spanish lessons. Experience Spanish the fun and natural way! Learn Spanish the way you learned your native tongue, but with a twist!
There are no sessions to sign up for, come when it's convenient for you. Classes are $40 each hour, or buy a block of ten hours for only $300. There is also a one-time $25 registration fee and $50 pays for all of your books.
Contact Adrienne Cruz at ALS at apc@annapolislanguageschool.com
Anxious for More?
If you would like to host an event at Zü Coffee, click on the Contact Us link to the left and write us a note. We would be happy to host your book club, political discussion, or performance. We might even be able to stay open late to accomodate you!