Newsletter Archive

Coming up on this super-charged Fourth of July, we’re all thinking of our country. When this Caffe was founded in 1960, the Civil Rights era was heating up, the Cold ... June 29 – July 5

Sometimes, an old photo or video gets a second wind on the internet and introduces millions of people to a moment that might otherwise have been lost to history. This video of Gail Ann ... June 22 – June 28

Wow, what a fresh & exciting week of concerts we have for you! These shows are all over the roots map, and in every case the band is a shining ... June 15 – June 21

Whether you’re looking to satisfy your ears or your heart, we’re well aware that you have high expectations when you come to Caffe Lena. This week’s line-up will deliver what ... June 8 – June 14

First, to every one of you who supported this year’s Membership Drive, and to all members, volunteers, jammers and friend-bringers, thank you for giving the Caffe everything it needs to thrive. So ... June 1 – June 7

As we gather today for shared meals and remembrance, it’s a chance to think about the community we’re fortunate to have, and what it takes to sustain it. For 66 ... May 25 – May 31

I became part of the Caffe when it was 35 years old and I was 27.  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: if I had understood at ... May 18 – May 24

Greetings – Pick up your Folk Passport on Phila Street and follow the map to 10 different indoor and outdoor sites! This year’s line-up is packed with folk, jazz, singer-songwriters, rock, bluegrass and more. ... May 11 – May 16

We have two debuts at the Caffe this week. One is Cristina Vane (above) who has never played this area before. Born in Italy and raised around the world, she has found ... May 4 – May 10

There’s a tradition in some cultures that a person dies twice. The second time is when their name is spoken for the last time on Earth. Roy Book Binder, a ... April 27 – May 3