CANCELLED DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 SITUATION. We are committed to resuming the RISA Songwriters' Showcase as soon as we’re able. Please be well, stay healthy and check back for rescheduled dates.

MAY 16th FEATURING:

Rachel Sumner: https://rachelsumnermusic.com/

Michael Graham: https://michaelgrahammusic.bandcamp.com/

Lisa Couto: http://www.lisacouto.com/

This is a monthly event that showcases the talents of RISA members and visiting artists as writers, musicians and performers. RISA was founded to encourage, foster and conduct the art and craft of original lyrical and musical composition; provide educational programs, critique sessions and performance opportunities for all artistic styles; and support open collaboration within the RISA community.

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What is gender and how has it evolved? Where are the misconceptions and why the diversity? Can we find a common language and judgement-free space where all can feel safe and understood?

This is an opportunity to share experiences and explore some of the social markers through which gender is communicated and determined.

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CANCELLED DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 SITUATION. We are committed to resuming the RISA Songwriters' Showcase as soon as we’re able. Please be well, stay healthy and check back for rescheduled dates.

APRIL 18th FEATURING:

Dan Lilley: https://www.facebook.com/DanLilleyTheKeepers/

Brian McKenzie: https://www.brianmckenzie.com/

Dave Alves: http://www.davealvesmusic.com/

This is a monthly event that showcases the talents of RISA members and visiting artists as writers, musicians and performers. RISA was founded to encourage, foster and conduct the art and craft of original lyrical and musical composition; provide educational programs, critique sessions and performance opportunities for all artistic styles; and support open collaboration within the RISA community.

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Booked for Private Event, please contact us to book your private or public event

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We are excited to announce Zoe Boekbinder and Erica Russo performing one night only at The Brooklyn! Coming from New Orleans and Ashville, this is a rare opportunity to see these two perform in Providence! Get your tickets early and reserve your seat!

Zoe Boekbinder

They have performed with: Amanda Palmer, Ani DiFranco, Kaki King, Mal Blum and Neil Gaiman.

Coming off a multi-city European Tour and performing with Zoe is Erica Russo

Tickets $10 in advance | If available $15 at the door,

Ample FREE off-street and on-street parking | Cafe Open | BYOB

Join us for Jazz in the Afternoon as Maya entertains us with jazz standards as only she can. Maya Breuer’s voice has been compared to jazz legends like Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. But really she is one of a kind. Accompanied by guitarist Bill Jiacovelli they formed a winning, musical combination that played jazz gigs throughout New England.

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BLACK WOMEN TAKING OFF THE MASKS by Rose Weaver

Join us for this semi-staged reading of Rose Weaver's Black Women Taking Off The Masks inspired by Paul Lawrence Dunbar’s poem, "We Wear the Mask.”

Two Shows, Fri 3/27 and Sat 3/28 - PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

BLACK WOMEN TAKING OFF THE MASKS by Rose Weaver

Join us for this semi-staged reading of Rose Weaver's Black Women Taking Off The Masks inspired by Paul Lawrence Dunbar’s poem, "We Wear the Mask.”

Two Shows, Fri 3/27 and Sat 3/28 - PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Join members of the RI Feminist Chorus for a viewing of the highly acclaimed documentary revisiting the career of a feisty activist musician, who never quite achieved the same recognition as her similar contemporaries Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell.

join the ri feminist chorus- reimagined
to drink in the beauty and community of what is
to view the film.

film, friendship & favorite feminists

Doors open at 6:00 | Film at 6:30
$5 Donation at the Door

Test Event.

Lobby Opens 11:15 am

Event 11;30 am

Talk with the Councilwoman 12:45 am 30 mins

TICKETS: $5 Donation to the TEST Community Fun

Private Event

To book your event please contact us at:
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RISA Songwriters' Showcase
Every THIRD Saturday of the month at the Brooklyn Coffee Tea & Guest House

MARCH 21st FEATURING:

Crowes Pasture: https://crowespastureduo.com/

Terry Kitchen: : http://www.terrykitchen.com/  

Kim Moberg: https://www.kimmobergmusic.com/  

This is a monthly event that showcases the talents of RISA members and visiting artists as writers, musicians and performers. RISA was founded to encourage, foster and conduct the art and craft of original lyrical and musical composition; provide educational programs, critique sessions and performance opportunities for all artistic styles; and support open collaboration within the RISA community.

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On Tour from Nashville TN we are pleased to welcome award winning singer songwriters Tiffany Williams and Sarah Trunzo to The Brooklyn! Tiffany crafts achingly beautiful songs about what it means, in her experience, to be from the Appalachian Mountains and Sarah’s “Food and Medicine” reached #3 on the Folk Radio DJ chart and garnered first place in the 2018 Maine Songwriters Association song competition. Surely, a show you won’t want to miss!

Advance Tickets $10 | $15 at the door based on availability

Please join us at The Brooklyn Coffee Tea & Guest House for our March 2020 Exhibition featuring Debra Maher and Cathren Housley

The exhibition will be on view on the first floor of the Brooklyn Coffee House located at 209 Douglas Ave, in Providence, RI. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday 8am-2pm, during public events and by appointment.

Join us for an Artist's Reception on Thursday, March 19th from 6–8pm. Light refreshments will be served. Free on and off-street parking is available.

DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 SITUATION ALL PUBLIC EVENTS WILL BE CANCELED FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH AND POSSIBLY APRIL. WE REGRET HAVING TO MAKE THIS DECISION BUT OUR #1 PRIORITY IS THE SAFETY OF ALL. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR MORE INFORMATION ON A NEW DATE! THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!

Join us as our host, Maya Breuer, guides us through a restorative morning of self love and nurturing. The morning yoga will be followed by a healthy-minded delicious brunch where everyone is encouraged to casually eat and network to their hearts content!

Doors open at 10:30am - Yoga session begins at 11:00, once the yoga session begins the doors will close, we will not be able to interrupt the session for late arrivals. Brunch directly following the class.

Please plan ahead and bring a yoga mat.

FREE On and off street parking is free.

DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 SITUATION ALL PUBLIC EVENTS WILL BE CANCELED FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH AND POSSIBLY APRIL. WE REGRET HAVING TO MAKE THIS DECISION BUT OUR #1 PRIORITY IS THE SAFETY OF ALL. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR MORE INFORMATION ON A NEW DATE! THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!

Nappy is a pioneering film that directly addresses the “politics” of black women’s hair. Winner Best Documentary Film Prize!

Nappy was created for Black women and girls, however, the film has a diverse audience that relates to the pressure to assimilate into the dominant Eurocentric culture. Nappy is the winner of the Best Documentary Film prize from the "Jamerican Film and Music Festival", 2000. Nappy distinguishes itself with its thought provoking and sometimes humorous interviews and its awesome cinematography.

Doors Open 6:30 | Screening 7:00 | Talk back with the film maker 7:30-9:00 | Door Prizes and Raffles

ADVANCE TICKETS: ADULTS $20 | STUDENTS & LOW INCOME $15

DAY OF BASED ON AVAILABILITY $25

DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 SITUATION ALL PUBLIC EVENTS WILL BE CANCELED FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH AND POSSIBLY APRIL. WE REGRET HAVING TO MAKE THIS DECISION BUT OUR #1 PRIORITY IS THE SAFETY OF ALL. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR MORE INFORMATION ON A NEW DATE! THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING

The intimate listening room at The Brooklyn Coffee Tea & Guest House is the perfect setting to hear composer and finger style guitarist, Paul Columbino!

Playing since the age of twelve, Paul Colombino is a natural on the guitar. He performs with a comfort and ease that can only come from years of devotion to the instrument. Early on, he was was introduced to the music of Leo Kottke. For him, this was a mind-altering, life-changing experience which led to an intense immersion into the intricacies of finger style guitar that continues to this day.

ADVANCE TICKETS $10 | Door $15 based on availability. Purchase in advance to reserve your seat.

Come celebrate International Women's Day with two House Favorites: Kim Trusty with Special Guest Cathy Clasper-Torch. Powerhouse Kim Trusty with Cathy Clasper-Torch on violin. The combination of the two is an experience you won't want to miss.

Come out and enjoy this unique and unforgettable music experience, it’s not just for some but for everyone!

Advance Tickets

Your Big Debut! Career Coaching & Consulting presents: A HERstory Event: Chatting, Changing, and Celebrating. What does International Women's Day mean to you? We're defining our space and reinventing HERstory!

This is our time to get together and celebrate International Women's Day, talk about where we are with those 2020 goals, recharge around women with drive, and celebrate our place in the world! This event will be held at The Brooklyn Coffee Tea & Guest House. Parking is free in the Coffee Shop lot and on the street.

Target Audience: Women of Color. Guest Speakers, Good Food (included in ticket price) and Great Company.

TICKETS EVENTBRITE $27 | Seating is limited so register/RSVP today!

Private Event

To book your event please contact us at:
contactbctgh@gmail.com

Booked for community event, please contact us to book your private or public event

contactbctgh@gmail.com

RISING is a youth, teen, and adult songwriting organization that focuses on songwriting, mentorship and live performances. Join us every first Sunday at the newly remodeled Brooklyn Coffee Tea & Guest House where mentors and students will delight and entertain you with their songwriting and musical talents.

For all of our football fans out there the February event will take place on the second Sunday! Go PATS!

Memoir as Performance as Memoir

ROSE: WEAVER OF STORY AND SONG is a fun 90 minutes of dramatic storytelling with songs and projected images about Rose's life on the stage from her beginnings at Trinity Rep in 1973 to the present.

Rose will be accompanied by Delbert Collins on piano and will open the floor at the end of the performance for discussion.

Join us at the Brooklyn Coffee Tea & Guest House for what's sure to be a wonderful and memorable evening!

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Hosted by multi-Instrumentalist/Vocalist/Composer and Visual Artist Lindsay Adler, this is a unique warm, welcoming environment for both listeners to listen and those desiring a supportive creative space to be heard and seen. Are you a singer/songwriter? Write poetry, screenplay or prose? An actor? A comic? Storyteller? Have a social or environmental or other cause to promote?...come join us!!

Join Thundermist Health Center for a night of fun, laughs and games!!! Refreshments provided.

Audience: Trans adults and invited guests
Free parking, on a bus line, gender inclusive restroom.

Join us for Jazz in the Afternoon as Maya entertains us with jazz standards as only she can. Maya Breuer’s voice has been compared to jazz legends like Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. But really she is one of a kind. Together with renowned pianist, Greg Wardson this is sure to be a fantastic afternoon!

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Brother's Keeper Poetry Theatre Ensemble Pop Up Event!

Longtime collaborators Marlon Carey, Yunus Quddus and Elder Lawrence Nunes return as Brother's Keeper for a special Black History Month program at Brooklyn Coffee Tea and Guest House.

Advance Tickets $10 | At the door if available $15

Join us at The Brooklyn Coffee Tea & Guest House for our Feb 2020 Exhibition:

Sarah Jane Lapp  www.cinemagoat.com

and In Celebration of Black History Month featuring:

Marlon Carey and Shirleen Henderson

The exhibition will be on view on the first floor of the Brooklyn Coffee House located at 209 Douglas Ave, in Providence. | Light refreshments will be served. | Free on and off-street parking is available.

Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday 8am-2pm, during public events and by appointment.

Join us as our host, Maya Breuer, guides us through a restorative morning of self love and nurturing. The morning yoga will be followed by a healthy-minded delicious brunch where everyone is encouraged to casually eat and network to their hearts content!

Doors open at 10:30am - Yoga session begins at 11:00, once the yoga session begins the doors will close, we will not be able to interrupt the session for late arrivals. Brunch directly following the class.

Please plan ahead and bring a yoga mat.

FREE On and off street parking is free.  

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RISA Songwriters' Showcase
Every THIRD Saturday of the month at the Brooklyn Coffee Tea & Guest House. Feb 15th featured artists:

The Lied To’s: https://www.liedtomusic.com/

Steve Volkmann: http://stevevolkmannmusic.com/

Peter Maricle

This is a monthly event that showcases the talents of RISA members and visiting artists as writers, musicians and performers. RISA was founded to encourage, foster and conduct the art and craft of original lyrical and musical composition; provide educational programs, critique sessions and performance opportunities for all artistic styles; and support open collaboration within the RISA community.

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