new jersey coffeehouses
october 2003

Holy Grounds Cafe, 96 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, NJ 07401. (201) 785-9940. email: holygrndscafe@aol.com or visit web site at: http://www.touchtheworld.org/holygrounds/. Free admission; tips jar for performers. Refreshments available - this is a regular cafe. Live music every Friday and Saturday night beginning at 7:30 PM. Performers vary from week to week.

friday, october 3—The First at First Presbyterian Church of Mount Holly, 35 Garden Street, Mount Holly, NJ. (609) 702-8345. email: wmjz@webtv.net Meets first Friday of every month. 7:30-9:30 PM. Free admission. "It's not just music. We have actors, jokesters, and testimonies." Come to Open Mic Night. Also featuring Jacqui Zollner and The God Project.

saturday, october 4—The Shepherd's Place at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3139 County Road 516, Old Bridge NJ 08857. For info or advance tickets, please call John at (732) 607-7714. email: theshepherdsplace@yahoo.com Web site: www.lc-goodshepherd.org 5:30–10 PM. $5 admission. For all ages; children 10 and under are admitted free. Dinner menu available. Come see Chris Durante Band.

saturday, october 4—Prelude To Heaven Cafe at Chestnut Street Community Church, 303 Chestnut St. at 3rd Ave., Roselle, NJ 07203. (908) 241-6470 ext. 17 Web site: www.PreludeToHeavenCafe.com Begins at 5 PM. Free admission and refreshments. Love offering. Come see Doubledge.

sunday, october 5— The Barn House Concerts at Nandi School of Art; 179 Glenridge Ave., Montclair, NJ. Sponsored by Lamb of God Fellowship. For info, call Vesper Stamper at 973-324-5560 Starts 7 PM. $7 admission. Come see Miranda Stone and Aradhna. www.mirandastone.com www.aradhna.com

friday, october 10—The Morning Star Café at Calvary Bible Church, 1693 Union Valley Rd., West Milford, NJ. (973) 728-3315. email: cbcofwm@juno.com 7-11 PM. Meets first Saturday of each month. Free admission. Come see Walter K (CD release concert).

thursday, october 11–The Well at Sacred Heart Parish Center, 145 Randolph Ave., Clifton NJ (in school auditorium). (973) 546-6012. Starts 7 PM. Ideal for adult and youth groups. Come to Karaoke Night. Local talent and all present are welcome to use the gift of music to build up community and praise God.

saturday, october 11—The Film Cafe at Grace Bible Church, 150 Sunset Road, Pompton Plains, NJ. (973) 835-4556 or email thefilmcafe@hotmail.com. Web site: www.thefilmcafe.org A brief message, desserts, CCM music and videos following movie. Doors open 7 PM; starts 7:30 PM. Free admission. Come see the film, "Last Flight Out." Music following the movie. click here for more info

saturday, october 11—Expression Coffeehouse at Living Word, 35 Madison Ave., Dumont, NJ (201) 218-2511 email: yagubergen@yahoo.com Sponsored by YAGU (Young Adult Groups United) Begins at 7 PM. Admission fee is $1 or a can of food that will be given to a "feed the hungry" ministry. All types of music in English and Spanish. Skits and more.

saturday, october 11—C Street Cafe, 25 Church St., Rockaway, NJ. Begins at 7 PM. Free admission. Come see Glenn Zervas (instrumental guitar).

wednesday, october 15—Le Bar Bat, 311 57th St., New York, NY. Begins at 8:30 PM. Come see Deena Marie Coppola.

saturday, october 18—New Mercies Cafe, "A Gospel Experience & Showcase." Not just limited to gospel artists. Holiday Inn, 283 Route 17 South, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. (201) 569-0814 email: newmerciescafe@aol.com Web site: www.newmerciescafe.com Every 3rd Saturday of the month. 7:30–11:30 PM. $15 admission in advance; $20 at door. Come see Robert Finney & Friends.

saturday, october 18—Wilson's Books, 240 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542. (609) 681-4010 Sponsored by Christian Union – A Ministry to the Ivy League Universities. www.christian-union.org Web site: www.wilsons-books.com Grand Opening. 10 AM–5 PM family events. 6PM–1 AM local Christian bands, featuring Unsent Letters 9:45–11 PM.

saturday, october 18—The Hillside Cafe, The Community Room of the Franklin Reformed Church, 45 Hillside Crecsent, Nutley, NJ. (973) 616-0106 Web site: www.hillsidecafe.com Starts 8 PM. $5 donation, CDs available. Come see Jeff Penque and The McCarthys.

friday, october 24—Revolution, at International Bible Community Church, Euclid and Hobart Streets, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660. (973) 687-5928 or (908) 963-5351. Website: www.freewebs.com.gennext/ 6–10 PM. Free admission. Come see Youth of International Bible Community Church, GeneratioNext.

friday, october 24—Fireside Cafe Christian Coffeehouse, 340 Bogert Rd., River Edge NJ. (201) 487-1487. Light dinner and desserts available. Hear live Christian music with an edge.

friday, october 24—Borders Books and Music, Midstate Mall, East Brunswick, NJ. (732)238-7000. Free admission. 8–9:30 PM. Come see 9 Feet Tall. www.9feettall.com

friday, october 24—Focus Cafe at Hope Center Tabernacle, 43 Charles St., Jersey City, NJ 07307. (201) 798-0982 or 1-877-HOLY-FIRE (465-9347). Email: focuscafehopecenter@yahoo.com Web site: www.hopetabernacle.org Begins at 8 PM. $10 advance admission; $12 at the door: refreshments included. Love offering. Enjoy a night of hip-hop, alternative and dance. Come see The Hope Center Dancers, rapper Daniel Steele and Conquest.

saturday, october 25—The Agora Cafe at Hope Community Church, 740 N. Henderson Rd., King Of Prussia, PA 19406. (610) 265-4981. Meets 4th Sat. of each month. Doors open 6:30 PM, runs 7–10 PM. Love offering. Come see Blushing Well and Eric Fisher.

saturday, october 25—Kingdom Kafe, at His Word Ministries, 593 Ringwood Ave., Wanaque, NJ 08807. (973) 616-5640. Web site: www.hiswordministries.org Begins at 7:30 PM. Love offering. Come see Mia Kim and Marianne Kessler.

saturday, october 25—New Heart Cafe at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 110 Valley Rd., Clifton, NJ. (201) 487-7659 or (973) 345-5150. email: trinitycn@aol.com Doors open 7:30 PM, begins at 8 PM. Refreshments served. Love offering. Come see local Christian artists.

saturday, october 25—Joy Latte at Joy Christian Fellowship, 55 Magnolia Ave.; Tenafly, NJ 07670: (201) 893-5664 Begins at 7:30 PM. Free admission. Enjoy a night of hip-hop, alternative and dance. Come see Susan Bang, Freedom Fighters Koo Chung, Dennis Kim's band, Columbia's Jubilation, Brooks Lyle and 86 Central.

sunday, october 26—The Gristmill Cafe, 4 Lenape Rd. (corner of Routes 517 & 206), Andover, NJ. 973-786-6400 Web site: www.gristmillcafe.com 12 noon–2 PM. Specialty coffees, premium teas and desserts available. Come see Glenn Zervas. Glenn writes and performs guitar instrumentals in folk, classical, jazz and pop styles. www.gzguitar.org

thursday, october 30—Escape Cafe at Cornerstone Chapel in Pompton Plains, NJ. (973) 831-1200 email: escapecafe@cornerstone-chapel.org Web site: www.escapecafe.org Escape Cafe is a youth-oriented coffeehouse that meets the last Thursday of every month, offering live music, coffee and desserts and great fellowship. 7:30–10 PM. Admission: suggested donation of $5 per person. Free refreshments. Come to Karaoke Night with a Drum and Percussion Spectacular.

friday, october 31—Victory Cafe at Paramus Assembly of God, 54 South Farview Ave., Paramus, NJ 07652. (201) 232-0277 Web site: www.paramusag.org/victoryCafe.htm Starts 7:30 PM. Free admission, coffee and snacks. Come to Lord of the Harvest 2003, hosted by Ninth Hour & Friends with special guests,Temporary Residents.

friday, october 31—The Refuge Coffeehouse at Bridgewater Baptist Church, 324 Milltown Road Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (across from North Branch Park). (908)722-9790. email: webmaster@bridgewater-baptist-church.org web site: www.bridgewater-baptist-church.org/refuge/ Starts 7:30 PM. Love offering. Come see Sienna with special guests, HourEleven. www.siennamusic.com www.houreleven.org Starting at 6:30 PM, the church will be hosting a Halloween alternative. All kids welcome. Free admission, food and drinks. Christian-appropriate costumes are encouraged. To ensure sufficient supplies, please email ray@bridgewater-baptist-church.org to register your children.

friday, october 31—Christian Coffeehouse at Macondo Bakery 1154 Main Ave., Clifton, NJ. Sponsored by Power House Ministries. (973) 773-8840. 9 PM–Midnight. $3 admission. Hip-Hop, Rap, Praise, Worship and much more.