Paradigm Coffee & Music

Catch the latest in Paradigm news!!

2011-07-08T07:57:00.000-05:00

Paradigmvenue.com

We've re-launched our website! Thanks to Nathan Lucero for building it up and Chelsea Z for getting it updated!

Two Things.

2011-06-03T08:17:00.000-05:00

WE JUST CAN NOT WAIT for Caroline Smith and The Goodnight Sleeps to play on Sunday Night(6/5/2011) at 8pm. This trio reigns from Minneapolis... you will love them... http://www.thegoodnightsleeps.com/

The other discussable topic... wait no... its not discussable... I'm just letting you know... We will once again not be open on Mondays and its going to be GREAT! We have so much to get done on Mondays between the garden, general maintenance, projects... oh, the projects!! In turn... we will be refreshed every week to better serve you! Oh... we will also open a little earlier on Saturday and Sundays. Give and take, yo. Give and take.

NEW and IMPROVED Hours:
Tuesday 7am to 10pm
Wednesday 7am to 10pm
Thursday 7am to 10pm
Friday 7am to 10pm
Saturday 8am to 10pm
Sunday 8am to 10pm

Big News... earth shaking... maybe.

2011-01-29T19:07:00.001-06:00

Well folks, The time has come. I've gotten my last frustrated text, saddened facebook post, Tuesday morning rant... I can stand it no more.

STARTING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7... PARADIGM will be open from 7am to 2pm on MONDAYS. No other hours will change. None. Nadddda one.

I had better see each and every one of you here... you know who you are.

Oh and hey... Don't forget that we close up at 10pm when there's nothing going on!

What's new, you asked?

2010-12-21T15:13:00.000-06:00

That's right... a new menu with new stuff as well as the old favorites. I'd like to point you all in the direction of adding pesto, tomato and onion to your Classic. Its easy, its brilliant.

The Third Annual Local Yokel Yuletide Craft Swap was a success! The weather cooperated! The variety was terrific and boy did we score some good things. From sweet pottery and hand-bound books by Night Owl Craft Works to spark plugs that can do just about everything by Spark Plug Guy our little craft swap is growing up!

Be sure to keep an eye on the column to the right... that's where you'll find the calender of events... BUT... SOON... I SWEAR... We will be moving all info and ramblings to our website www.paradigmvenue.com... feel free to check out its skeleton.

All in one week. for real.

2010-10-25T15:02:00.000-05:00

We have a whole week of Paradigm Favorites!!
STARTING FRIDAY, October 29:
Brad Hoshaw, Jeremiah Nelson and Erik Neave!!

http://www.myspace.com/bradhoshaw
http://songwhinersdiner.wordpress.com/
http://cedarwell.wordpress.com/

Namoli Brennet, November 3
http://www.namolibrennet.com/fr_home.cfm

Mike Mangione, November 4
http://www.mikemangione.com/

Emily White, November 5
http://www.emily-white.com/

All shows start at 8pm!

Things to know for the immediate future.

2010-09-16T16:55:00.000-05:00

1. Tony Furtado and Camille Bloom are going to be breaking in our stage Friday, September 17.

2. We will be at the Natural Health Fair all day Saturday. We will be selling coffee, tea, cinnamon rolls and wraps... with Vegpod. woot. Come visit us and check out what this fine group of folks have put together for us!

3. Lizzy Pitch is making her Paradigm debut on Saturday night... at 8pm... be there or be square.

4. This Sunday is our monthly OPEN MIC from 6pm to 9pm.

Cabaret Éntrangeté

2010-07-21T08:58:00.002-05:00

August 12, 13, 14, 15 at 8pm
Tickets $10, limited seating. Call for reservations: 920 457-5277

Laughter, Love, Magic, Music! The Velvet Curtain is proud to present, at Paradigm Coffee and Music, Cabaret Entrangete! A musical farce inspired by Commedia Dell' Arte, Shakespeare, and Vaudeville Burlesque.

The drama filled lives of a troupe of turn of the century performers unravel, in this fast past extravaganza, inciting reckless schemes with comic results. Cabaret Éntrangeté is a charismatic musical revue, including popular selections from the early 1900s through the 1920s, amid mistaken identities, quarreling lovers, and seductive dances.

Conceived and written by local actors Hannah Benton and Jonathan Porter, Cabaret Éntrangeté is an unconventional love story, a slapstick comedy, and a high energy foray into the world of traditional farce.

Featuring, Jill Brotz, Hannah Cook, Mariya Grabow, Chris Fontaine, Tegan Hermann, Eileen Kelm, Robert Pamenter, Maria Medina, Katie Schmidt, Timmy Wiverstad, and muscians David Hein and Erik Neave.

Ok, Go.

2010-04-08T08:50:00.002-05:00

Hey Everyone,

I've been slacking on the blog front, I know. Lets consider this my April resolution. Blog.

A lot of events and shows are in the works and I should really tell you about them.

Friday, April 9- We will be hosting a great night of music: Louis and The Hunt is back and Zoo Animal will be making its debut Paradigm show as well.

Oh wow... I totally got off track and distracted with youtube... sorry... Ani Live at Babeville... I couldn't help my self.

"THE QUEEN OF BINGO" Saturday, April 10 at 6pm and 9pm and Sunday, April 11 at 6pm - Tickets are $15.

This is a two person play put on by Spotlight Theater... and our second go at live theater in this space... some of you may remember the last time... well... it won't be like that at all. This one is a comedy. Not a hostage situation. haha. right.

How will this work? Well, these will be closed shows... so technically, Paradigm is closing at 5:30 both Saturday and Sunday nights. Weird, I know... but come to the show! A change of pace is good for everyone!!

FINALLY!!!

2009-12-20T20:28:00.002-06:00

That's right folks... the kitchen is open.

NOW OPEN

2009-11-17T09:32:00.001-06:00

1202 North 8th St.
Come one, come all.

Non-Motorized Move

2009-10-03T14:09:00.003-05:00

Great Success! Thanks to everyone who helped out. Read about the move on the Sheboygan Press. More photos on Facebook.

Don't forget! October 9, 2009: Brad Hoshaw & The Seven Deadlies play at Paradigm's new location, 1202 N. 8th St.

Chelsea Z Show

2009-10-03T14:08:00.001-05:00

Chelsea Z's show tonight will happen at Kathy & Craig's house, 1427 N. 4th St, as part of Amy's welcome home celebration. 7pm

Garnet Rogers

2009-09-16T11:37:00.003-05:00

Canadian folk singer Garnet Rogers will be playing live this Thursday, September 17 at 8pm, $10 cover.

New Location

2009-09-09T17:03:00.004-05:00

After 3 years at 1022 Michigan Ave, Paradigm Coffee & Music is moving to 1202 N. 8th St (the old Bike & Ski building). Our last day in our current location will be Sunday, September 27. The new location will be open in early October.

Join the Bucket Brigade!

2009-09-05T12:45:00.001-05:00

Songwriter Showcase - One Night Only!

2009-08-26T12:08:00.001-05:00

Brianna Lane, Brad Hoshaw, Erik Neave, Jeremiah Nelson, and Brooks West are spending the week at the Cabin on the Lake and are coming in for a midweek show! Starts at 8pm.

M.I.K.E. Concert Tonight!

2009-08-20T11:45:00.002-05:00

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center in partnership with Paradigm Coffee and Music presents a Free Concert on M.I.K.E. (Music Integrated Kiosk Environment) at the Arts Center featuring:

6:00 p.m. Sheboygan singer/songwriter Erik Neave
7:00 p.m. Milwaukee accordion player Pezzettino
8:00 p.m. Minneapolis folk singer/songwriter Chris Koza

Rain plan: inside the Arts Center.

Beer, wine, soda, and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Earthfest Weekend

2009-08-11T21:59:00.002-05:00

SHOP WILL BE CLOSED FROM 6PM ON FRIDAY, AUG 14 UNTIL 9AM ON SUNDAY, AUG16.

FRIDAY: We will close at 6pm, Friday, August 14 for The Big Sheboygan Shebang at the Stephanie H. Weill Center. Show starts at 7:30pm and features Paradigm's very own Hannah Benton. Tickets are $12 ($10 members).

SATURDAY: The shop will be closed all day, but come visit our booth at Earthfest at Fountain Square! The all ages festival runs from 10am-10pm and is free admission.

SUNDAY: We resume regular hours, 9am-11pm, and we are having a French Toast Extravaganza! Our french toast is made from City Bakery ciabatta bread and we use real maple syrup from House of Sweetness.

Pezzetino in SNAP!

2009-08-10T23:08:00.002-05:00

SNAP Milwaukee article about Paradigm-favortie, Pezzetino, and the ups and downs of being a self-publicized independent musician.

OVER VIEW!!!!

2009-06-24T22:10:00.001-05:00

Hey Everyone,

Here's a bit of info on the coming activities... mostly relating in some form to Paradigm.

One. Its the last Friday of the month... we know what that means!!! 5:30pm Meet-up at the Library for what some might call a "Critical Mass" bicycle ride. Maybe... one day.

Two. The music this weekend is Lillie Lemon, Saturday @ 8pm

Three. Its early summer and there has been a hatch of new music to hit our shelf. Here's a list of great albums that we sell right here at Paradigm.

Icarus/Drifting, Relentless - Official CD Release Party in July!! But get it here early!!

Brad Hoshaw and the Seven Deadlies - "I can't get enough of it." ~a paradigm customer about an hour ago.

Brianna Lane, Let You In - This songstress' third album, you know... the one with the Porch Light song! "I remember the first time she played it here, it caught the attention of the whole room." ~ Me, yesterday.

Vega Star, The Night - Our Milwaukee friends! Haven't taken it out of the changer in weeks!

The Maze, Awakens - More Milwaukee pals! Its all about the uke and I can't believe I missed the CD release party at the Green Room!! Gah!

Pezzettino, Because I Have No Control... - She rocks an accordion... I don't think I need to elaborate, it needs to be heard.

Harbor Collective, The Monday Ep - The collaboration of Brianna Lane and Cahalen David Morrison. True americana. True music. I have one left... and waiting for our third batch! oh... btw... it was recorded right here in Sheboygan by the one and only Eric Cox of Icarus/Drifting.

Jeremiah Nelson and the Achilles Heel, Take Me Down the Interstate - See this guy live, July 11 with Cedarwell. Only $5 at the door!! You won't be disappointed!

Jess Yoakum, The latest folkster to hit our stage!! Stay tuned for a return date!!

FOUR. Join us for the 4th of July Parade!! Bicycle Revolutionaries has commandeered the tail end of the parade again!! Meet up at 7th and Center around 8:30am. Our goal is to promote bicycle awareness... the more the merrier!! All pedal powered vehicles are welcomed!!

I think that's all I wanted to tell you, for now.

See ya'll soon!!

Kate

Weekend Shows, 6/19 & 6/20

2009-06-19T09:57:00.005-05:00

Friday, June 19
Jess Yoakum
8pm, $3 suggested

Saturday, June 20
icarus/drifting {unplugged}
w/ Lea Holz
8pm, $3 suggested

The Daredevil Christopher Wright: Tonight!

2009-06-07T11:09:00.002-05:00

The Daredevil Christopher Wright
w/ Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps
8pm, FREE (but bring some cash, you're gonna wanna buy this album)

Music Tonight!!

2009-05-29T16:54:00.003-05:00

Brad Hoshaw, Midwest Dilemma (solo), Erik G. Neave
8pm, $3 suggested

Pamela Means & Emily White! Tonight, Tonight!

2009-05-10T12:03:00.003-05:00

"You've got such a deep, deep groove, I can't get out. And I wouldn't want to." -Ani Difranco

Shows starts at 8pm, $8 cover.

MOTHERFEST is coming...

2009-05-08T12:04:00.002-05:00

music & art & poems & stories...
Saturday, May 9
2pm-10pm
$5 (proceeds go to Sheboygan's Earthfest)

New Art for the Month of May

2009-05-08T11:57:00.002-05:00

View the collection of 39 handmade Drum Circle posters, provided by Kathy Alby, and drawings by Tom Contrestan. Both on display throughout the month of May.

Gallimaufry Vol. 1.2

2009-05-08T11:14:00.006-05:00

May issue out now. Featuring the Bike & Walk to Work Week Schedule, May events listing, horoscopes, and find out why Brad Hoshaw is the "King of Sheboygan." Available here and other community-oriented small businesses throughout Sheboygan.

Gregory Douglass - Tonight!

2009-05-06T10:00:00.002-05:00

(watch for shot of Steph Taylor in a tux)
8pm w/ Lea Holz, $5 suggested cover

May Day Shows

2009-05-01T09:41:00.002-05:00

Friday, May 1
Apollo Gott & Erin Pillman {indie/folk}
w/ Sequoia (w/ Adam)
8pm, $3 suggested

Saturday, May 2
Joe Horstmeier {folk}
8pm, $3 suggested

Local Music Weekend!

2009-04-17T11:02:00.003-05:00

Friday, April 17
Lil' Rev (that guy on the left)
8pm, $3 suggested

Saturday, April 18
Icarus Drifting w/ Sequoia
8pm, $3 suggested

Dead Man's Carnival

2009-04-13T20:16:00.000-05:00

Tuesday, April 14, 8pm, $6

Closed on Easter

2009-04-11T12:21:00.000-05:00

Awwww...look at those bunnies.

Tonight! Antje Duvekot, Natalia Zukerman

2009-04-05T11:19:00.001-05:00

Show starts @ 8pm, $10 cover. Don't miss this show! You'll regret it forever.

EXTRA EXTRA!

2009-04-03T12:55:00.005-05:00

It's finally here! Sheboygan's FREE, monthly, independent arts & entertainment zine is now available in physical form. Read about Bike to Work Week, Going Local, The Dead Man's Carnival, and peruse the live music calendar. Available here, as well as other Sheboygan small businesses.

Weekend Shows

2009-04-03T12:24:00.002-05:00

Friday, April 3
New Paintings by Timon Tupper
Opening Reception
6pm-8pm

West of East
8pm, $3 suggested cover

Saturday, April 4
Horse in the Sea
Louis and The Hunt
8pm, $3 suggested cover

Sunday, April 5
Natalia Zukerman
Antje Duvekot
8pm, $10 cover

New Paintings by Timon Tupper

2009-03-31T20:48:00.003-05:00

An opening reception for New Paintings by Timon Tupper will take place on Friday, April 3 from 6-8pm. Free hors d'oeuvres! The show will be up throughout the month of April.

Eric Nassau tonight, 8ish

2009-03-29T13:32:00.001-05:00

As an Ohio native, I have to post the 'Ohio River Song.'

Snow or No Snow: Emily Hurd Tonight

2009-03-28T16:19:00.002-05:00

Emily Hurd from Chicago, IL, 8pm, $3 suggested cover.

Ed Hamell Tonight

2009-03-24T11:20:00.002-05:00

Ed Hamell of Righteous Babe Records is bringing his one-man punk/acoustic/political/comedy act to our stage this evening, 8pm, $10 cover. With Jeannie Mayotte opening.

Brianna Lane this SATURDAY

2009-03-20T12:26:00.002-05:00

Shows starts 8ish, with Cahalen David Morrison

BTW, We opened a new shop

2009-03-17T18:59:00.002-05:00

Satellite Coffee & Tea
Now Open
608 Broadway, Sheboygan Falls
Tues-Fri 7am-7pm
Sat 9am-2pm

Camille Bloom & Nicole Torres

2009-03-05T13:47:00.001-06:00

A preview of tonight's performers:

Girl Parts TONIGHT!

2009-03-04T09:46:00.002-06:00

Girl Parts is:

Liz Clark

Melineh Kurdian

& Julie Loyd

Show starts at 7:30is, $3 suggested donation

'Middle Cyclone' Listening Party

2009-03-02T20:51:00.003-06:00

Neko Case's latest studio album, Middle Cyclone, comes out this Tuesday, March 3. To celebrate, we're blasting it on our sound system starting at 8pm.

March On

2009-03-02T20:33:00.002-06:00

Did you know that our March calendar is amazing? Highlights include:

Girl Parts
(Liz Clark, Melineh Kurdian, Julie Loyd)
Wed, March 4
$3 suggested donation ($1 for each girl part)

Garnet Rogers
Thurs, March 12
$10 cover

Brianna Lane
w/ Cahalen David Morrison
Sat, March 21
no cover

Ed Hamell
w/ Jeannie Mayotte
Tues, March 24
$10 cover

Steph Taylor and the State Of
w/ Chelsea Z
Thurs, March 26
no cover

Saturday Night Shows

2009-02-20T10:32:00.004-06:00

Moon High, indie/folk rock from Columbus, OH will be playing an early set starting at 7pm.

Then stick around for some jazz from Drunk Vinyl (Ann Arbor, MI).

Valentine's Masquerade Ball

2009-02-12T15:23:00.002-06:00

Wear a mask, dress the part, and dance to a live DJ this Saturday, February 14 from 7pm-11pm. No cover.

Kelly Steward this Friday

2009-02-10T20:22:00.002-06:00

Kelly Steward (Chicago, IL) will be playing a free show this Friday, Feb 13. Check out her website and myspace.

"Introducing people to people"

2009-01-18T12:22:00.002-06:00

A recent segment of This I Believe on NPR included the essay, Inviting the World to Dinner. It seems relevant to the shop, especially the line, "I believe we should all know each other. After all, our lives are all connected."

Emily Hurd Show Cancelled...Again

2009-01-15T14:31:00.001-06:00

Sorry folks, but due to inclement weather we've had to cancel Emily Hurd's rescheduled show. When she does finally play here, though, it's going to be amazing.

Blake Whitworth

2009-01-09T16:56:00.003-06:00

I thought I had lost the pictures from Blake Whitworth's show here last Sunday, but they magically appeared today.

Wanted: Plastic Shopping Bags

2009-01-09T16:45:00.002-06:00

I'm collecting plastic bags for an art project - as many as I can get my hands on! Bring your stash down to the shop and you can sleep soundly knowing that your bags won't end up in a landfill.

This Weekend (Freakin' Awesome!)

2009-01-06T15:09:00.003-06:00

Chris Koza
{Minneapolis, MN}
Friday, January 9
8pm, No Cover

Emily White
{Chicago, IL}
w/ Chelsea Z
Saturday, January 10
8pm, No Cover

Kyane Howland CD Release Show
{Sheboygan, WI}
w/ Hopscotch Wonder
Sunday, January 11
7pm, No Cover

2009

2009-01-06T14:19:00.000-06:00

Shit is happening...

Margaret Hall Designs

2008-12-20T12:50:00.002-06:00

Tara Borger

2008-12-18T11:03:00.001-06:00

Milwaukee-based illustrator Tara Borger will be occupying some wall space at the fair this Sunday.

Fringe Outerwear

2008-12-18T11:00:00.002-06:00

Crocheted hats, scarves, and other miscellaneous cozies by Sheboyganite Carrie McWithey, dba Fringe Outerwear.

Frank Hoier and The Weber Brothers

2008-12-16T14:35:00.002-06:00

Just added! NPR Featured Artist Frank Hoier and the Weber Brothers will be making a stop here on their December tour this Saturday, December 20 at 8pm. No cover.

Shayna Illingworth

2008-12-16T12:28:00.004-06:00

The Purse Place

2008-12-16T12:24:00.002-06:00

Handmade recycled fashion, purses, bags and accessories by Barb McWithey, Plymouth, WI.

Marlene's Metals

2008-12-16T12:21:00.002-06:00

Timon Tupper

2008-12-15T22:18:00.003-06:00

Fezman
One of the local artists selling goods at the Local Yokel Yuletide Craft Fair this Sunday from 10am-6pm here at the shop.

Story of Stuff

2008-12-14T18:54:00.001-06:00

Above is the YouTube link, but a higher quality version exists here.

Mugs Are In!

2008-12-12T12:41:00.002-06:00

Paradigm travel mugs have arrived! 14 ounces, stainless steel interior (none of that plastic crap), and coffee refills are $1 each. A steal at $12, tax included.

Chelsea Z

2008-12-12T12:30:00.000-06:00

Tonight. 8pm. Free.

Frugal Gift Idea

2008-12-12T12:29:00.002-06:00

Most Wonderful Time

2008-12-09T15:01:00.002-06:00

Have you seen our tree?? Stop by and help us decorate it! (We supply the pipe cleaners and pine cones).

Eric Nassau is our friend.

2008-12-09T14:45:00.003-06:00

Our favorite folk troubadour from Ohio stopped by Sunday night to sing about sugar-coated sugar and things like that. He is pictured below with his hat-maker, Lea.

Where are the monkey hats?

2008-12-09T14:44:00.000-06:00

If you borrowed one or both, please return. No questions asked.

Tis the Season

2008-12-04T11:20:00.002-06:00

Gift cards available in $5 increments. Perfect for the caffiene-jonesing, progressive-thinking, bicycle-riding, music lover on your list.

This Just In!

2008-11-28T22:00:00.003-06:00

Sequoia will be playing the blues tomorrow night at 8:30pm, after she finishes the dishes.

Thanksgiving Hours

2008-11-25T15:10:00.002-06:00

We'll be open from 8am-12pm on Thanksgiving Day so you can fuel up for a day of eating and napping.

Adventures in Gardening

2008-11-25T14:36:00.002-06:00

Today Kate and I laid to rest the final remnants of Paradigm's inaugural garden. "Garden Experiment 2008" taught us many important lessons, namely the importance of a staggered planting schedule. We plan on hitting the ground running next spring to bring you even more locally grown, organic produce for our menu items.

In the meantime, we're looking forward to a winter full of Sarafina's Soups:)

The Craft Fair is Coming...

2008-11-25T14:03:00.004-06:00

We're excited to announce Paradigm's first craft fair extravaganza! In accordance with our commitment to keeping it local, The Local Yokel Yuletide Craft Fair will take place here in the shop on Sunday, December 21 from 10am-6pm. The list of exhibitors is being finalized, but we can guarantee unique, handmade items for your last-minute shopping pleasure.

Stay tuned...

Gillen & Turk Rocked Fearlessly

2008-11-25T00:29:00.003-06:00

just as they promised they would. (11/23/08)

No music scheduled this week, but mini-high school reunions are likely.

Last Night, Tonight

2008-11-21T10:36:00.003-06:00

If you weren't here last night, well, sucks to be you.

Molly Venter amazed us with her powerful voice and original, personal songwriting. A heckler with a harmonica approved.

And if you missed last night (or even if you were here), you should definitely make it out tonight to see one of Milwaukee's best, Pezzettino. I can guarantee it will be worth braving the cold.

The Drought Is Over

2008-11-18T15:56:00.002-06:00

Lots of music this weekend...

THURSDAY
Molly Venter {Austin,TX}
8pm, free

FRIDAY
Pezzettino {Milwaukee,WI}
8pm, free

SATURDAY
Bruce Holmes {Evanston,IL}
8pm, free

SUNDAY
Gillen & Turk {Hudson Valley,NY}
8pm, free

Surprise Show

2008-11-16T12:01:00.003-06:00

Indianapolis singer-songwriter Kendall Ludwig was in the neighborhood last night and gave us an impromptu show. And nobody felt awkward.

French Toast Tomorrow

2008-11-15T12:30:00.003-06:00

Give us your photos!

2008-11-15T11:32:00.003-06:00

We're collecting shots of the shop to adorn the walls. Photos from past shows are strongly encouraged. Drop 'em off anytime!

Artists are dropping like flies...

2008-11-11T21:26:00.000-06:00

Tomorrow's Art Opening, Shells, is cancelled because Melissa Zipperer has mono and is not permitted in the building. We wish her a speedy recovery as well (as fast as a mono recovery can be).

Now the Good News

2008-11-11T13:35:00.006-06:00

Provided there are no more concussions, the following events are scheduled for this week:

WEDNESDAY 11/12
Art Opening
Melissa Zipperer's Shells
paintings and drawings
7pm, Free

THURSDAY 11/13
Claudia Schmidt {Traverse City, MI}
w/ Sequioa
Folk legend Claudia Schmidt is gracing our stage! Opening for Claudia is Paradigm's own, Sequioa. A show not to be missed!
7:45 pm, $10 cover

THURSDAY & FRIDAY 11/13-11/14
Wigwam's November Hallway Sale
(it's not happening here, we're just big fans of socks)
Thurs 7am-7pm
Fri 7am-1pm
@ Wigwam Mills Inc, 3402 Crocker Ave

Tonight's Show Cancelled :(

2008-11-11T13:25:00.002-06:00

Bad news to report...Emily Hurd bonked her head and can't play tonight. We wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her when she's all better.

In her place, Baker is going to juggle blueberry muffins while whistling tunes from the musical, 'Hairspray.' Not really, but if she ever did we'd have to charge a cover.

French Toast!

2008-11-08T13:54:00.003-06:00

Don't forget to stop in tomorrow for French Toast. We start serving at 9am and go until we run out of bread. Every Sunday!

Emily Hurd in Sheboygan Press

2008-11-07T15:39:00.003-06:00

Check out the write up in the Sheboygan Press about Tuesday's show.

Emily Hurd {Chicago, IL}
Tuesday, November 11
8pm, free

Weekend Schedule

2008-11-07T12:41:00.002-06:00

FRIDAY
My Morning Belle {from Milwaukee, WI}
w/ Blue, Seriously and Aaron Moore
8pm, free

SATURDAY
Cat Ries {Milwaukee, WI}
9pm, free
Cat Reis is celebrating her 19th birthday by revisiting the first venue she ever played. Happy Birthday!

SUNDAY
Whether you're honoring the Sabbath or trying to cure your hangover, we have French Toast served from 9am until we're out of bread. So try to get here sooner than later.

Shows. SHOWS. SHOOOOOWS!!!

2008-09-27T11:21:00.002-05:00

A little re-cap of the week's music is in order...

Chelsea Z kicked off our fine Thursday night with a few angsty acoustic guitar ridden folk rock ballads about airports, Australia, love/hate... and confusion... a few interjections about wool sweaters... empathy engulfed the crowd... and she wins us over again.

Steph Taylor and the State of fired up around 9 that night... there could have been lights and a smoke machine... the tickets COULD have been $30.00... but there wasn't... and it was FREE...

"bone chillingly awesome" Said one.

"oh my god! this is so amazing" Said another - mid show.

"Why didn't we charge a cover?" Said the barista.

Steph Taylor and the State of will be back. Don't miss it.

Cataldo played here Friday for the first time ever... but why do we know all of their songs so well...? Because we haven't taken the CD out of the rotation since the day it arrived! Think... indie-campfire-folk-rock... better yet... click the link and listen... then keep an eye on our schedule for the next time they come our way.

Stay tuned by simply visiting: Paradigm Coffee and Music for a full listing of our shows.

Starbucks is to Paradigm as to Walmart is to...

2008-07-27T11:59:00.007-05:00

I haven't felt such disappointment in this city since the day I went to the city clerk's office with my papers and check in-hand to acquire an application for a beer and wine license; was met with the statement "Even if we were to grant you a license, it would be ripped out of your little hands in six months due to violations."

Today. The Reader's Choice Awards were posted in the Sheboygan Press. As a business owner I look forward to the competition and the 'audience participation' of the event. Knowing that we weren't in the winning spot for the best cup of coffee, I expected to see our sincerely respected predecessor... The Weather Center or maybe my former employer Z Spot.

What I saw was Starbucks; A corporate giant. Three have opened in our city of barely 60,000 in the past three years. By no means will I deny that their existence has made our need for a gourmet cup of coffee a commodity. They've come a long way from their humble beginnings... they've moved from the neighborhood hot-spot brimming with warmth, character, quality and consciousness to McDonald's answer to the local drive-in. Factory. Sterile. Corporate.

What happened to the appreciation for "Family owned and Operated"? What part of McDonalds (won best french fries) is 'Sheboygan'... a truck pulls up to the back door and unloads boxes of prepared(cut, sprayed with beef stock) and frozen potatoes... from... Factory X in... ?

One of my favorite customers just said it right: "We vote with our wallet."

Thank you to all the folks out there who think twice about where they will spend their buck. We whole heartedly appreciate every one of you.

2008-07-09T11:07:00.002-05:00

Sunburns are healing and life is good... You may have noticed that Mondays are void of Paradigm goodness... but don't dispair... those precious hours are time well spent at Paradigm's very own vegetable garden... we're growing ALL of our own produce this year... granted... we're a little behind in the season due to the rains and more rain... it thinned our crops a bit but what's there is wonderful and we keep planting and weeding and weeding and weeding... and then we eat ice cream and life is good.

Get There by bike.

2008-07-02T11:13:00.003-05:00

You might have noticed the pile of bikes by our back door. You might be one of the folks that asked... 'What's up with all the bikes?'

Well... we ride them... some are in need of a little work... from last season's midnight rides and whiskey runs... but they're all claimed... and have a claim to fame.

Its true that my first inkling to run something of my own... was born of the Northeast corner of the 'little barn' ... bike frames and chain-less ten speeds strung up in the coolest fashion... crates of parts on rickety storage racks... it housed my phases of the sweetest patched up bikes to whimsical wind chimes of spokes and sprockets... I've yet to stray too far from my original ideals of the sweetest thing... the hours of ... wouldn't it be sweet if...

an amazing show...

2008-06-27T13:21:00.002-05:00

So... we were very pleased to host an amazing show last night... Driftwood Fire... check them out... for real. Seriously.

www.driftwoodfire.com

and TONIGHT... Mara Levi will be gracing our stage at 8pm... and we're excited to have her back... did ya'll see the write up in the paper yesterday? There were two great press releases in the weekend edition... props to The Press for emphasizing LIVE MUSIC in the area. Awesome awesome.

SWEET

2008-06-20T09:48:00.002-05:00

My body aches this morning... I've been hoe-ing... ha ha ha... in the garden.

We planted just before the rains... things have taken to a new growing pattern... not necessarily better... but things are growing... so it needs a hoe-ing.

Soon Paradigm will be basking in the freshest of fresh produce... grown by us... its the sweetest thing. Really.

I'll post pictures of Paradigm's garden soon!

... don't you know the song on the stereo...

2008-06-18T10:53:00.003-05:00

The title of this blog entry is a line from a song... Name the musician and song... and win a $5 gift certificate for Paradigm goodies.
Hint: played Paradigm twice... and is booked again.

Today's sandwich suggestion is... The Goodness Gracious - Toasted pita bread, provolone, greens, cucumber, tomato, turkey(optional)... brought together with Aleka's Greek Kitchen's Tsatsiki Sauce(cucumber and home-made yogurt)... its pretty amazing.

Don't forget that calling ahead is welcomed - 457-5277.

Heads up... what does that mean? Duck?

2008-06-17T14:00:00.003-05:00

The infamous Nacho Cheese Chowder is on the burner today!

A spring note: The weather is warming... yes, its cold today... but it might not be tomorrow... or even later... so... keep in mind... Paradigm is 'steeping' its cold press coffee daily!! Iced Coffee!! Made right!!

What's everyone doing tomorrow night?
Coming to the GIRL PARTS show! RIGHT??!!

Free show... 8pm... GIRL PARTS is: Julie Loyd, Melineh Kurdian and Liz Clark.

www.myspace.com/girlpartsmusic

BE HERE.

FRENCH TOAST! yeah toast.

2008-06-15T10:07:00.002-05:00

We serve FRENCH TOAST every Sunday until we run out of bread... picture this... two giant slices of stone-hearth baked Ciabatta from City Bakery... REAL maple syrup... cinnamon-vanilla-goodness... sprinkled with powdered sugar... and orange slices on the side... mmmmmmm.

How about a blog?

2008-06-14T15:07:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone...

Welcome to our new element of getting our news to you. Stop in here to find out the latest in Paradigm news... well... we'll try to keep this updated with things like... what's new, what's happening, what went wrong... what went right... what we might think... maybe some sweet pictures... and you are all welcomed to share with us... got a great shot from the show...? Found a sweet bike...? Send us some pictures... or just a note... we love feed back!

Talk to ya'll soon,
Kate