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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Free PBS Community Film Screening at Open Eye Cafe
Groundbreaking Free Community Screenings of PBS Programming Launches Fourth Season in Chapel Hill / Carrboro at Open Eye Café.
Community Cinema Screening Series Brings Local Perspective to National Issues with Feature Films on Racial Injustice, Gang Warfare, America's National Debt and the Military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy, Among Others.
The Independent Television Service (ITVS), co-presenter of the Emmy Award–winning PBS series Independent Lens, today announced a fourth consecutive season of its groundbreaking Community Cinema program.
A free monthly screening series engaging communities through film, Community Cinema connects people with local resources and organizations, such as Open Eye Café, on important social issues in more than 50 cities across the country.
Once a month from September through May, Community Cinema presents preview screenings of nine Independent Lens episodes in key cultural and civic spaces across the country.
The Community Cinema screenings in Chapel Hill / Carrboro take place at Open Eye Café in Downtown Carrboro. Each screening is followed by a lively panel discussion or other presentation that showcases local community organizations, resources and opportunities to get involved.
Screenings take place about one month prior to the national television broadcast of each film on PBS. The Film Series will be shown at Open Eye Café every 2nd Thursday of the month Panel discussion to follow. More info
Community Cinema Screening Series Brings Local Perspective to National Issues with Feature Films on Racial Injustice, Gang Warfare, America's National Debt and the Military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy, Among Others.
The Independent Television Service (ITVS), co-presenter of the Emmy Award–winning PBS series Independent Lens, today announced a fourth consecutive season of its groundbreaking Community Cinema program.
A free monthly screening series engaging communities through film, Community Cinema connects people with local resources and organizations, such as Open Eye Café, on important social issues in more than 50 cities across the country.
Once a month from September through May, Community Cinema presents preview screenings of nine Independent Lens episodes in key cultural and civic spaces across the country.
The Community Cinema screenings in Chapel Hill / Carrboro take place at Open Eye Café in Downtown Carrboro. Each screening is followed by a lively panel discussion or other presentation that showcases local community organizations, resources and opportunities to get involved.
Screenings take place about one month prior to the national television broadcast of each film on PBS. The Film Series will be shown at Open Eye Café every 2nd Thursday of the month Panel discussion to follow. More info
The Learning Series: Coffee Classes & more at Open Eye Cafe
The Open Eye Café & Carrboro Coffee Company Present: The Learning Series Coffee Classes & More at Open Eye Café Every 3rd Thursday of the month @ 7pm An Hour or so of Facts & Fun! Open to Our Community, Free of Charge Topics will cycle thru the months with offerings such as:
Coffee Tasting 101
Coffee Equipment & Home Use
Coffee Cupping
Espresso 101 at Home & in the Café
Tea Tasting 101
Coffee Tasting 101
Coffee Equipment & Home Use
Coffee Cupping
Espresso 101 at Home & in the Café
Tea Tasting 101
Please RSVP to coffeescott@gmail.com as space is limited.
Back Patio Now Open !!!
Come enjoy the new outdoor space provided for the community by the Open Eye Café. The Patio is open during normal Cafe business hours. It is located out "back" along Roberson street (entrance from inside the Cafe only). Simply follow the hallway (and signs) as it curves to the left.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Co-Owner of the Open Eye Cafe asked to judge the Guatemala National Barista Competition this November.
Scott Conary, Co-Owner of the Open Eye Cafe asked to judge the Guatemala National Barista Competition this November.
The Winner of this competition, sponsored by ANACAFE, will go on to compete at the World Barista Competition (WBC) in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2008.
The Winner of this competition, sponsored by ANACAFE, will go on to compete at the World Barista Competition (WBC) in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2008.
Open Eye Café Owner Represents the U.S. as Head Judge at the World Barista Competition in Tokyo, Japan.
Open Eye Café Owner
Represents the U.S. as a Head Judge at the
World Barista Competition in Tokyo, Japan.
“An amazing multicultural gathering of the most talented & passionate professionals in the coffee industry…”
[Carrboro] – Scott Conary, co-owner of Open Eye Cafe & the Carrboro Coffee Company (Chapel Hill & Carrboro’s only coffee roasting company), was chosen as a Head Judge for this World Competition after having served as Sensory & Technical Judge at last years competition in Berne, Switzerland.
Mr. Conary is a certified judge for Regional, National and World Barista competitions, having passed multi-day certification procedures and testing. Mr. Conary is a current member of the SCAA’s U.S. Barista Competition Committee, as well as an SCAA Certified Instructor in Espresso technique, Coffee Cupping & Sensory Evaluation.
“This year over 45 countries sent their National Barista Champions to compete for the ‘Worlds-Best’ spot. The level of passion and technical ability was the highest we have seen yet. It was truly inspiring to be surrounded by so many focused, culinary professionals whose main interest is in raising the level of quality and awareness in the coffee industry”, stated Mr. Conary.
The World Barista Competition (WBC) encourages and recognizes professional achievement in the art and skill of espresso preparation and service. WBC competitors must prepare and serve 12 coffee beverages, including four espressos, four cappuccinos and four original signature drinks of their own creation within a 15 minute timeframe. The judges evaluated the entrants on station cleanliness, taste, beverage presentation, technical skills and total impression.
Represents the U.S. as a Head Judge at the
World Barista Competition in Tokyo, Japan.
“An amazing multicultural gathering of the most talented & passionate professionals in the coffee industry…”
[Carrboro] – Scott Conary, co-owner of Open Eye Cafe & the Carrboro Coffee Company (Chapel Hill & Carrboro’s only coffee roasting company), was chosen as a Head Judge for this World Competition after having served as Sensory & Technical Judge at last years competition in Berne, Switzerland.
Mr. Conary is a certified judge for Regional, National and World Barista competitions, having passed multi-day certification procedures and testing. Mr. Conary is a current member of the SCAA’s U.S. Barista Competition Committee, as well as an SCAA Certified Instructor in Espresso technique, Coffee Cupping & Sensory Evaluation.
“This year over 45 countries sent their National Barista Champions to compete for the ‘Worlds-Best’ spot. The level of passion and technical ability was the highest we have seen yet. It was truly inspiring to be surrounded by so many focused, culinary professionals whose main interest is in raising the level of quality and awareness in the coffee industry”, stated Mr. Conary.
The World Barista Competition (WBC) encourages and recognizes professional achievement in the art and skill of espresso preparation and service. WBC competitors must prepare and serve 12 coffee beverages, including four espressos, four cappuccinos and four original signature drinks of their own creation within a 15 minute timeframe. The judges evaluated the entrants on station cleanliness, taste, beverage presentation, technical skills and total impression.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Honduran Coffee Trip 'seminar' - 8/16, 7pm at Open Eye Cafe
Open Eye Café Owner Works with Honduran Coffee Association (IHCAFE), to help implement quality control & sustainability.
"The 16 day program allowed an overview of the entire spectrum of the Coffee industry in Honduras..."
[Carrboro] - Scott Conary, co-owner of Open Eye Café & the Carrboro Coffee Company (Chapel Hill & Carrboro's only coffee roasting company...it doesn't get more local), has recently finished a volunteer trip to Honduras to aid & work with the Honduran Coffee Association (IHCAFE). The goals of the project were many, and include increasing coffee producer (farmer) coffee quality knowledge, to give them a bargaining position when talking price and quality; instruction in technique and knowledge in coffee roasting, brewing and espresso extraction at the producing and retail level, as well as marketing. Finally, the hope was to get a comprehensive overview of the entire coffee industry in Honduras and create programs for future work to be done to further coffee quality and sustainability.
Join Scott as he presents stories and pictures from this remarkable journey at the Open Eye Café on Thursday, August 16th at 7pm, in the Side Room. Refreshments will be served, and an informal Q&A will follow.
"The 16 day program allowed an overview of the entire spectrum of the Coffee industry in Honduras..."
[Carrboro] - Scott Conary, co-owner of Open Eye Café & the Carrboro Coffee Company (Chapel Hill & Carrboro's only coffee roasting company...it doesn't get more local), has recently finished a volunteer trip to Honduras to aid & work with the Honduran Coffee Association (IHCAFE). The goals of the project were many, and include increasing coffee producer (farmer) coffee quality knowledge, to give them a bargaining position when talking price and quality; instruction in technique and knowledge in coffee roasting, brewing and espresso extraction at the producing and retail level, as well as marketing. Finally, the hope was to get a comprehensive overview of the entire coffee industry in Honduras and create programs for future work to be done to further coffee quality and sustainability.
Join Scott as he presents stories and pictures from this remarkable journey at the Open Eye Café on Thursday, August 16th at 7pm, in the Side Room. Refreshments will be served, and an informal Q&A will follow.
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