Tonight's Friday Night Unwind - The Lurkers, Basil/Donna/Riley and Musketeer

Hello Commoners!

Just a reminder that we have three lovely acts coming to serenade us at The Commons tonight. It will be the perfect way to unwind on a Friday evening. Stop by for a coffee, and a piece of Tim's fresh-baked macadamia, pear and cinnamon banana bread!

These delicious banana breads may not last very long...

TONIGHT! 7pm start, at The Commons - Level 1, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton.
$5 entry (all proceeds go to the acts!), and cafe will be open for hot drinks, sweets, etc. All age friendly!

Last week's music experience at The Commons.

The acts:

1. Musketeer - bluesy guitar and vocals care of Joseph Pogson, our coolest friend and barista at the Sourdough Cafe.

2. Basil/Donna/Riley - Basil (trumpet player) collaborates with local duo Riley & Donna to bring some lovely sounds.

3. (Some of) Sydney bluegrass group The Lurkers - Mim (fiddle) and Nick (double bass) stop by to delight us with a few of their own tunes.

For those of you who have yet to experience the Commons, this will be a wonderful and relaxed introduction - so do stop by!

Peace,

Caitlin.

Open for Business!

The eminent Wesley (in the painting) watches over the people's library.

Thank you to the 130+ people who came along to help us launch The Commons - it was an incredible night filled with good conversation, good food and good times!

Photo by Amelia Koh-Butler

A special mention to those who gave their time both on the night and leading up to the event - it certainly takes a village, and we were fortunate to have an amazing group of people to make the dream a reality!

Tim finishing one of the many coffees we sold that night! (Photo by AKB)

Enjoying the pineapple lounge - you wouldn't know it was a roadside pick-up. (Photo by AKB)

For those of you were weren't able to make the launch, never fear! The Commons is now open for business. Our hours are:

Thursdays 2-7pm
Fridays 2-late
Saturdays 10am-2pm

You can find us at Level 1, 150 Beaumont Street - upstairs in the building known as 'Fellowship House'.

Come check out our people's library, play DJ on the record player, meet a friend or enjoy a great coffee/tea/hot choc/cake. We are all-age friendly, and there's a kids' play/reading area.

We are also looking for people to join our team of volunteers - please get in contact if you'd like to join the action!

The Commons Launch - this Friday!

We're 2 days out from the launch of The Commons - People's Library, Cafe & Arts Space!

We'd love for you to join us in celebrating the opening of this venture. The cafe will be open, the library will be ready for you to explore, and we'll have a mix of vinyl records and live music.

The details:

Friday 16th November
7pm-9pm
The Commons - Level 1, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
$5 at the door - includes wine/juice and light food.

Yay! Hope to see you there! If you can't make it, take note that we will be open Saturday 17th from 10am-2pm for you to check the space out too.

Excitement abounds!

How to find The Commons: 

We are located next door to Hamilton Wesley Uniting Church on Beaumont Street (opposite the Hamilton Exchange Hotel). We're on Level 1 (UPSTAIRS) inside the big brick building - 150 Beaumont Street - also known as 'Fellowship House'. Go in the doors, up the stairs on your left and you've reached The Commons' front door!