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ep atelier

blending coffee, culture and community

About Me


Atelier is French for "Artist's Workshop." The focus of this atelier is to establish an inviting, community gathering place that creates an immediate sense of comfort and camaraderie while encouraging discourse amongst an array of beliefs, philosophies, ages, cultures and talents.


link to Reader Raves article
As a retail enterprise, e.p. atelier offers a selection of gift items for sale... used and independent books, jewelry, artwork, pottery, an assortment of fresh roasted coffee beans and exotic loose leaf teas, handmade candles, hats, scarves, shawls...unique, yet affordable gifts.
We serve specialty coffee drinks, tea, chai and bottled soft drinks, soups, sandwiches, salads and baked goods.
e.p. atelier provides wireless internet access and prearranged meeting accommodations to groups. Areas for studying, playing board games, chatting with neighbors or sitting quietly alone are available to all.
e.p. atelier presents live acoustic music featuring local and national artists as well as book and poetry readings, video screenings and other events. Occasionally there will be a nominal charge to cover expenses for certain performances.
Your feedback is important to us. This is your atelier... your artist's workshop... so please! Let us know what you'd like to see more (or less) of and contact us anytime regarding special events you'd like to host.
Atelier Events...


My Interests


Run at the Dog were back at atelier 10/10. Check 'em out!

Thank you to Jen Case for showcasing Half Demon Doll during the R@TD performance. This group of teens met at the Girls Rock Camp last summer, a program sponsored by MN Women in Music and are already receiving accolades for their talent.

We've posted 3 movie clips from their performance on our youtube at http://www.youtube.com/epatelier
Big Thanks to Chris from Gittleman's for bringing his bike club's Free Ride to e.p. atelier

We encourage you to exercise your right as a citizen of the United States of America. Your vote matters!!! And you may register right here...

and you can register your band site in the Rock the Vote Competition here
http://www.myspace.com/rockthevote

I'd like to meet:

Here's a view of the people and things you might find at our atelier...


Music:


A very enjoyable evening with
The Larry Suess Band - July 25, 2008

Crow performed at our Sounds of Mid-America
kick-off event on July 13th
Evil Woman

...and we love the Wiegand bass on this one
Cottage Cheese

Check out this video of "Drivin' Wheel"
from Shar's pal Kal David

Now THAT'S the blues!!! Thanks Kal!


Movies:


We show films every Wednesday 5-7pm. If you are an independant filmmaker looking for a venue, please contact us!

Books:


Tons of new and used books!

Heroes:


Next scheduled Karaoke
Tuesday August 5th
during National Night Out Event

6:00-8:30pm
in the parking lot east of e.p. atelier

Anyone can Karaoke!
Here's our neighbor Phyllis trying it for the 1st time...

Let's KARAOKE!


My Blog

Friday 10/24 - India Night Featured Mark Ilaug, Richard Davenport

Wow what a wonderful evening we had tonight. Thank you so much to Mark and Rikki... http://www.myspace.com/markilaugandricharddavenport and thank you to KL Imports again for helping us create an inti...
Posted by ep atelier on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:28:00 PST

Some Special EVENTS!!!

 
Posted by ep atelier on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:44:00 PST

Four year Anniversary

As we start our 5th year, we've got so many fabulous people coming&and community events happening this month that we wanted to make sure you knew about all of them. Please skim through the list and th...
Posted by ep atelier on Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:48:00 PST

Our Atelier (SOMA) Community Happenings in October

   "  East Downtown Council monthly Luncheon - Thursday September 25th       Topic: Chicago Ave Reconstruction - Guest Speaker: Susan Braun,...
Posted by ep atelier on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:35:00 PST

Events and Calendar!

Atelier Events...     "   Film Night - Wednesday 5:00pm- documentaries, concerts, and more!   "   Writers Group - 1st and 3rd Saturday-11:00am w...
Posted by ep atelier on Fri, 11 Aug 2006 12:25:00 PST

Announcing Atelier’s Writers Anonymous

Peter Stein is starting a writers' group at e.p. atelier. Writers Anonymous will come together twice a month, the first and third Saturday of each month. We will start promptly at 11am and meet ...
Posted by ep atelier on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:33:00 PST

Glenn Graham Benefit

Our dear friend, Glenn Graham, is undergoing chemo for non-hodgkins lymphoma. Many of you know Glenn as the tenor sax street musician who plays outside the Guthrie and every major music event around t...
Posted by ep atelier on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:22:00 PST

Tale of the Virtual Blondes

A time...not so long ago...two blondes discovered each other through a music website guestbook hosted by a Minnesota guitar player who's passion was for famous (and not so famous) bands from Minn...
Posted by ep atelier on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:12:00 PST

New Merchandise!!!

Shar's just received another shipment from our jewelry and accessories suppliers! necklace and earring sets, bracelets, scarves, hats and... > ...FUN purses and totes! New silk scarves and warm M...
Posted by ep atelier on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 02:24:00 PST