what a year: getting to 2015
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WHAT A YEAR!MUSIC, COMMUNITY, UNITY @ STARBUCKS
2014
All Made Possible by John Miles Chevy, Conyers Ga
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What a year, indeed…Who would’ve imagined it? Jazz & Country Music @Starbucks? Then I got all the immediate questions: “Well, where at? Outside?” “Live? As in, live recordings?” “They allow that?” “Is there room for that in there?” But most of all, the response to “live shows @Starbucks” has been “At the Starbucks???” And naturally, I’m something of a sponge, taking it all in, absorbing it all, knowing I’m making history, drawing on as much help as I can from the community we’re in… knowing I’m making a change, if only to create unity. If only to bring the community together. If only to inspire growth and energy and good feelings. And all of this, yes… lol “At the Starbucks”
JoTonya of Willis Tax Service
Country Star: Taylor Marie
Country Star: David Leon
Tuskegee Airman: Val
Archer & (wife) Victoria
Senator Ron Ramsey, Tanesha
& Mike Phillips
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AND SO HERE WE ARE WITH ANOTHER ANNUAL (digital) DOCUMENT…
… an opportunity to take account for our accomplishments, our blessings and our extreme energy here at (what I call) the most important coffee shop on the Planet Earth. I’ve said this before, that it seems so hectic everywhere else except for here. This is the most peaceful, productive, resourceful environment I’ve ever known. I meet the most phenomenal people, from every imaginable walk of life, from the 4 corners of the Earth. They all make it to this Starbucks, in Conyers, Georgia. We are grateful to our community partners such as John Miles Chevy, Willis Tax Services, Wells Thomas Law, Wilder Chiropractic Center, Alluring Life Properties, Djea Hair Salon, our friendly neighbors such as John Kavelage, our very own
#TEAMCONYERS organization, and of course, Starbucks! Enjoy the photos, the inspiration and the great energy herein.
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My Mornings tend to begin with a smile & a coffee or tea.
I’ve come to realize the f o l k s d o n ’ t c o m e t o Starbucks for coffee alone. This is a sort of ritual that grows on you, that required visit that reminds you that your day is normal. And if your day is normal, then your life is normal. And if your life is normal, what else is there?
My smile is not manufactured or contrived. Its sincere and (one other thing): It feels good to wear!
GOOD MORNING!
SMILE!
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Look into our community partners
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It took some hard work, online & off, to build our “Wine Down Wednesday” crowd. But it eventually took off.
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Sax players, trumpet players, keyboardists, vocalists… “Wine Down Wednesday” is jazz, jazz and more jazz.
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Managing 2 shows, with minimal budgeting takes balancing. Every 1st Sat @7:30p. Comedy, Music & Coffee 4a Cause” continues; Always Free & Family-Friendly
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Comedy, Music & Coffee 4a Cause” is attractive because it’s consistent, its family-friendly, and always free. People come knowing they will have a good time.
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We’re so much more than just music at Starbucks. This is a “community.”
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Lots of adults come thru Starbucks everyday. Many of us are
business owners, civil service workers, just pursuing our respective passions. But we still make space for the kids. At the end of 2013 we produced a show that was totally peopled by children.
Take a look at the video…
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This was the year of “Breaking Bad” Coincidentally, one of our Starbucks customers has the look. He also has a purpose…
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Starbucks Conyers completed a major renovation in 2014. Immediately thereafter we began to produce jazz shows here.
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We are extremely grateful to Samuel & Lucy Walden & Derwin Daniels who performed exclusively at a couple of our first jazz shows. #IceBreakerAward
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One of 2 celebrity events we had in 2015 included the legendary BernNadette Stanis. Bern was “Thelma” in the hit TV sitcom “Good Times”
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This was arguably one of our biggest shows in 2014. BernNadette Stanis came to Starbucks not merely because of a relationship, but because we were ready to help.
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Relationships @Starbucks also result in off-site projects. Above: filming actors in Lithonia. Below (L) Actor Tyga Graham & (R) Chico, SJ Tindle & radio hosts: Dr Grey & Felecia Love
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Mike Phillips performing @Starbucks was a dream come true. The most amazing people were in attendance, from politicians & local entrepreneurs to Starbucks corporate
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Some notable guests at our shows include our county commissioners, judges, armed forces veterans, and other artists such as Ragan Whiteside (flutist)
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To our knowledge:
Brian & his Wife are the 1st to meet in Conyers
Starbucks, they married and this year gave birth to the
1st Starbucks baby
Chico’s son: Sexton Chapman is an
entrepreneur/a chip off the old block. Check out his
story (video)…
Relationships took us all the way to Laconia Lake Resorts
for film work…
Steph (the Author) drove from the Carolinas to Conyers/Starbucks for a consultation
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Starbucks connects me with the entire community and often takes me away from the “coffee” into the “community.”
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Friends To The Room: (Upper L) Comedian C. Davis & Actor Doug Nangle. (Upper R State Sen Ron Ramsey & friend. (Lower L) Triathlon Athlete Kristi Lovelace
Emcee Brandon Hardison hosts our
monthly shows
Kristi is featured in our forthcoming “Rockdale Connector” Magazine
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Some other projects I’ve worked on in relation to our Starbucks Coffee Drinkers
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Some of the Starbucks/Conyers Family
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Some of those who make this possible…
Some of our return performers
Relentless C Davis Brandon Roxann Erika Chico
Larry Azure Gordon Kailee Ragan Maryam
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THIS COMMUNITY THANKS YOU SO MUCH!
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