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Art Installation Marks Coffee Company's Reopening – country94.ca
Rogue Coffee has much to celebrate with the official reopening of its cafe this week and with a new art installation marking the occasion.
Owners Mike and Vanessa Duncan asked their close friends Jade and Nathanael Muller, who designed and built Rogue Coffee, to come up with a unique installation where people can sit and enjoy their drinks and the atmosphere.
“It seems to be most of our creative ideas are out of necessity,” said Mike.
The “Nest” installation and alley are helping Rogue to maximize its space and foster a community feel while following COVID-19 protocols and social distancing.
“We were like, how do we get an all-weather installation, because really all we have is the alley to play. It’s just very difficult to do permanent things like there’s fire marshal issues, there’s alleyway concerns,” he said. “We’re always talking about what kind of crazy idea can we do.”
Rogue Coffee staff (Image: submitted)
The Nest offers small weather seating and fits in perfectly alongside present and future installations on Grannan Street. “We’ll make use of these kind of black wall areas. We did kind of throw an idea out there to Third Shift Gallery to find an artist to do something,” Duncan adds. “We’ll do another neon installation inside of here.”
They are working on two more Nests to be installed around the city with locations to be determined.
Rogue Coffee’s new opening hours are 9:30 am to 5 pm, Wednesday to Saturday. “We’ll adjust as things go on too; we just need to really be as business-minded as we can with trying to control our expenses and with some like traffic uptown right now it just makes the most sense,” he said.
The coffeehouse, now barely three years in business, had to think on its feet to keep business going. During the provincial shutdown, Mike and Vanessa made coffee deliveries, with their daughter doing her homework in their car while making their runs, pivoted their shop online and stayed in the social conversation by starting up a TikTok account.
“The community just rallied behind us for sure,” he said. “It was unbelievable to see us get so busy with that.”
Being selected as one of three New Brunswick recipients of The Canadian Business Resilience Network’s Small Business Relief Fund, out of 1100 applicants and the sole recipient from Saint John, is another step forward.
The Relief Fund came in the form of a $10,000 grant, with the winners announced, June 29.
“I think our story was a good one to tell and something that we can just be proud of,” he said.
Rogue Coffee pop-up window (Image: submitted)
The opening of the Atlantic Canada bubble and potential tourists is eagerly anticipated. Duncan estimates summer tourists made up 60 per cent of Rogue Coffee’s revenues in the last two years and got them through each winter.
“In the 2018/2019 summers we had incredible amount of tourists, and we’re not talking just cruise ship tourists,” Duncan recalls. “There were just so many people coming through Saint John and not just through in a day. They might have been on their way somewhere else or this was their final destination, but even if they were going somewhere else they were spending days and nights and making Saint John part of their trip.”
Both Mike and Vanessa are focusing on preparing for the lower volume winter period. “That’s why we want to really make the most out of the summer, and going to the winter as well equipped, as well prepared, as smart as we can to try to ride it out,” he said. “We’ve always faced challenges head on, so here we go again.”
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The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has reopened its doors to the public after a fire swept through the historic building in central London. While the gallery has resumed operations, the rest of the iconic site remains closed “until further notice.”
On Saturday, approximately 125 firefighters were called to the scene to battle the blaze, which sent smoke billowing across the city. Fortunately, the fire occurred in a part of the building not housing valuable artworks, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
Despite the disruption, art lovers queued outside the gallery before it reopened at 10:00 BST on Sunday. One visitor expressed his relief, saying, “I was sad to see the fire, but I’m relieved the art is safe.”
The Clark family, visiting London from Washington state, USA, had a unique perspective on the incident. While sightseeing on the London Eye, they watched as firefighters tackled the flames. Paul Clark, accompanied by his wife Jiorgia and their four children, shared their concern for the safety of the artwork inside Somerset House. “It was sad to see,” Mr. Clark told the BBC. As a fan of Vincent Van Gogh, he was particularly relieved to learn that the painter’s famous Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear had not been affected by the fire.
Blaze in the West Wing
The fire broke out around midday on Saturday in the west wing of Somerset House, a section of the building primarily used for offices and storage. Jonathan Reekie, director of Somerset House Trust, assured the public that “no valuable artefacts or artworks” were located in that part of the building. By Sunday, fire engines were still stationed outside as investigations into the fire’s origin continued.
About Somerset House
Located on the Strand in central London, Somerset House is a prominent arts venue with a rich history dating back to the Georgian era. Built on the site of a former Tudor palace, the complex is known for its iconic courtyard and is home to the Courtauld Gallery. The gallery houses a prestigious collection from the Samuel Courtauld Trust, showcasing masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Among the notable works are pieces by impressionist legends such as Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Somerset House regularly hosts cultural exhibitions and public events, including its popular winter ice skating sessions in the courtyard. However, for now, the venue remains partially closed as authorities ensure the safety of the site following the fire.
Art lovers and the Somerset House community can take solace in knowing that the invaluable collection remains unharmed, and the Courtauld Gallery continues to welcome visitors, offering a reprieve amid the disruption.
Sudbury’s annual art and music festival is marking a significant milestone this year, celebrating its long-standing impact on the local cultural scene. The festival, which has grown from a small community event to a major celebration of creativity, brings together artists, musicians, and visitors from across the region for a weekend of vibrant performances and exhibitions.
The event features a diverse range of activities, from live music performances to art installations, workshops, and interactive exhibits that highlight both emerging and established talent. This year’s milestone celebration will also honor the festival’s history by showcasing some of the artists and performers who have contributed to its success over the years.
Organizers are excited to see how the festival has evolved, becoming a cornerstone of Sudbury’s cultural landscape. “This festival is a celebration of creativity, community, and the incredible talent we have here in Sudbury,” said one of the event’s coordinators. “It’s amazing to see how it has grown and the impact it continues to have on the arts community.”
With this year’s milestone celebration, the festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a full lineup of exciting events, workshops, and performances that will inspire and engage attendees of all ages.
The festival’s milestone is not just a reflection of its past success but a celebration of the continued vibrancy of Sudbury’s arts scene.
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