Starbucks Centerstage Serves Music, Mocha and Moods; New Program Blends Local Musicians With Coffeehouse Experience.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 1999-- Southern Californians can savor the sounds, sip Sumatra and sing along at Starbucks Centerstage, Starbucks' new music program featuring local emerging artists performing coffeehouse music at Starbucks locations throughout Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, . Beginning in November, Starbucks Centerstage, along with partners Music Connection Magazine and KCRW KCRW Kansas City Roller Warriors (women's roller derby league; Kansas City, Missouri) , will showcase the talents of southland south·land or South·land n. A region in the south of a country or an area. south  land·er n.Noun 1. musicians twice a month at each of 16 selected locations. Enhancing the tone of the evening, Starbucks is dimming the lights and burning candles setting the stage for a relaxing evening with friends while listening to music and sipping your favorite coffee drink. To satisfy the evening sweet tooth, Starbucks is serving an expanded dessert menu, including coffeecake, Frappuccino mocha Mocha (mō`kə), town (1990 est. pop. 2,000), S Yemen, a port on the Red Sea. It was noted for the export of the coffee to which it gave its name but declined as a trading port in the late 19th cent. with the rise of Hodeida and Aden. cheesecake, creme brulee crème brû·lée n. A custard with a crust of caramelized sugar. [French, burnt cream : crème, cream + brûlée, burnt, feminine past participle of brûler, cheesecake, lemon lily cake and several new cookies. Also, new beverages including creamy white chocolate white chocolate n. Cocoa butter combined with milk and a sweetener, often flavored with vanilla. Noun 1. white chocolate mocha, caramel apple cider
Apple cider is the name used especially in the United States and parts of Canada for a non-alcoholic beverage produced from apples by a process of pressing. , as well as all the popular coffee drinks, will be offered. "Starbucks is the ideal environment for our customers to relax and enjoy an evening of great coffee and music," said Kimberly Gerber, Starbucks marketing manager. "Music is all around us -- in our cars, at the gym and at work. But Starbucks Centerstage music program brings background music to the foreground, allowing not only our customers to experience the emotion and excitement of live music performances, but also a venue for artists to perform and get exposure." Coffeehouse-style musicians -- including blues, acoustic guitar, folk, jazz, Latin and more -- interested in receiving more information about the program should call 310/967-2945 for details. A sample CD or cassette is required. To help bring the Centerstage program to life, Starbucks formed partnerships with top local music authorities including Music Connection magazine. As the leading publication for local musicians, Music Connection will offer subscriptions to selected program participants, while advertisements will run to encourage musicians to send audition CDs and tapes for consideration. In addition, Starbucks has partnered with National Public Radio's Southern California flagship station In broadcasting, a flagship station is the station which originates a broadcast network, or a particular radio show or TV show, primarily in the United States and Canada. This includes both direct network feeds and syndication, but generally not backhauls. KCRW 89.9 FM. KCRW is planning to showcase a performance with musicians from its extraordinary compilation Morning Becomes Eclectic Morning Becomes Eclectic is an influential, three-hour triple-A radio program broadcast live every weekday from KCRW in Santa Monica, California. Nic Harcourt has hosted the program since 1998; previously it was hosted by Chris Douridas and Tom Schnabel. CD that is currently available in Southern California Starbucks stores and will feature live broadcasts from Starbucks stores. During the third week of December, Starbucks will host community night, allowing local musicians, college students and others from the area to demonstrate their talents. In affiliation with Music Connection, an open mike night will be featured. Following is the entertainment schedule for November: -0- Location Day Date Time -- Belmont Shore Friday and Nov. 5 and 19 7:30 p.m. (Fri.) 5251 East 2nd St. Saturday 9 p.m. (Sat.) -- Broxton & Weyburn Thursday Nov. 4 and 18 7 p.m. 10955 W. Weyburn -- Encino Marketplace Friday and Nov. 6 and 20 6:30 p.m. (Fri.) 16461 A Ventura Blvd. Saturday 7 p.m. (Sat.) -- Fairfax & Olympic Friday Nov. 5 and 19 8 p.m. 6066 W. Olympic Blvd -- Granada Hills Wednesday Nov. 3 and 17 8 p.m. 16848 Devonshire St. -- Hoover & Jefferson Friday Nov. 5 and 19 8 p.m. 3303 S. Hoover St. -- Ladera Wednesday Nov. 3 and 17 7 p.m. 5301 Centinela Blvd. -- Lankershim & Magnolia Saturday Nov. 6 and 20 7 p.m. 5166 Lankershim Blvd. -- Mandalay Village Friday Nov. 5 and 19 8 p.m. 587 W. Channel Islands Pt. Hueme -- Montecito Saturday Nov. 6 and 20 7 p.m. 1046 A Coast Village Rd. -- Pacific Palisades Friday Nov. 5 and 19 7 p.m. 15300 Sunset Blvd. -- Studio City Thursday Nov. 4 and 18 8 p.m. 12170 Ventura Blvd. -- Toluca Lake Thursday Nov. 4 and 18 7 p.m. 4207 Riverside Dr. -- Valencia Marketplace Friday Nov. 5 and 19 7:30 p.m. 25900 The Old Rd. -- Westchester Friday Nov. 5 and 19 8 p.m. 8817 S. Sepulveda Blvd. -- Woodland Hills Sunday Nov. 7 and 21 7 p.m. 5422 Topanga Cyn Blvd. Starbucks Coffee Company is the leading retailer, roaster roaster a young fowl for eating; weighs 5 to 7 lb at 6 months of age. and brand of specialty coffee in the world. In addition to its retail locations in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , the United Kingdom, the Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. , and the Middle East, Starbucks sells whole-bean coffees through its specialty sales group, direct response business, supermarkets and online at www.starbucks.com. Additionally, Starbucks produces and sells bottled Frappuccino(R) coffee drink and a line of premium ice creams through its joint venture partnerships and offers a line of innovative premium teas produced by its wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. , Tazo Tea Company. |
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