Wishing you joyous holiday from our family and brew crew to you..."Peace on Earth, Good will to All" Stir It Up is proud to welcome Jeffrey Gaines for a pair of intimate shows on Friday, Dec. 15 at 8:00p & 10:30pm Tic Tickets are on sale now at www.StirItUpCoffeehouse.com $25.00 in advance $28.00 DOS This Phila. native has been on tour with national acts such as Sting and many others. For sound clips and photos go to www.jeffreygaines.com He has a strong local following so tickets won't last long, get yours early! (BYOB for patrons 21 and over with ID and glass fee of $6.00) We are currently selling Christmas house tour tickets(only $10.00) which will take place this Sat. Dec. 02, from 2-7pm. For your holiday pleasure we will be hosting the award winning Clearview Choir members under the direction of Michael Trotta. Plus Free holiday coffee samplings! The Sugarbox band will perform @ 7:30pm Gotta a coat in good condition? Please drop it by for our annual coat drive (by Dec. 15, please) We've got a whole board full of amazing drink specials and old favorites like our Minty Mochas, Egg nog lattes and our famous S'moresmellow smoothie! Our customized for comfort signiture hoodies will be shipped to us just in time for holiday gift giving! GingerBread house kits complete with Candy have already arrived. SO much to choose from you can't decide? Pick up a Perk Pass it's sure to put a twinkle in their eye! We will be offering our beautiful (recycled paper) gift bags, includes tissue paper and tag too! As always our local featured artist continue to wow us, stop by to see this months featured Artist Carolyn Bennett Matt Roach will be featuring a set of holiday tunes on Dec. 16, 7:30p Think Stir It Up as your source for a tremendous selection of great tasting fresh-roasted coffees! A coffee for everyones list...Holiday Traditions from Stir It Up Kringle Krunch - Imagine the scent of fresh-roasted pecans rolled into a warm bath of gooey praline then topped with sinful white chocolate fudge. Santa’s Toddy - A dusting of hazelnut, a spritz of vanilla and oh, yes . . . lots of Jamaican Rum !!! Snowflake Sundae - Rich Bavarian Fudge Brownie topped with sticky caramel and a slow-roasted nut mix. Comes with coconut pieces for that wintry effect! December 2006 Jingle Berries - Whimsical and jingly, this cheerful blending of chocolates, berries and vanilla is sure to delight any Scrooge or Grinch on your list. Tempting Deep, Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Make Great Gifts…Just imagine...rich, intense espresso beans dipped in a pool of deep, dark Belgian chocolate Organic Fair Trade: Nicaraguan "SHG" Strictly High Grown-Originating from the Central-American nation of Nicaragua. It sports a good acidity and balanced taste with a light, mild body. Roasted to a City Roast level, shich brings out its excellent aroma. Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Organic Fair Trade: From the North- African Country of Ethiopia, this suble fruity taste of coffee is accompanied by a good acidity and full body. Medium roasting brings out the best characteristics while retaining the soft, flowery aroma. Mexican Chiapas Organic: From the Chiapas region of Mexico with cocoa undertones, full bodied, well balanced, and sports good acidity. Full City Roast level, excellent taken black. Exciting great tasting coffees that will spark your holiday spirits! A great gift for home, office, college students, family, friends and last minute party invitations! JUNE 2006 Dear Friend of "Stir It Up": Stir It Up is kicking off summer with new entertainment, new events, and new faces! When’s the last time you visited Mullica Hill’s Main Street for a night out with family? That’s what we thought. Stir It Up is now offering local families a chance to spend a summer week night out on the town, enjoying games, magic shows, treats and more. We will be hosting a family friendly "Main Event" every Wednesday night starting at 7 pm. In true block party style, there will be a number of activities going on outside (weather permitting). Enjoy everything from a magic show with "Nick the Balloon-e-tic" to the buttery aroma of freshly popped popcorn, only $1.00 per bag. Let Stir It Up show you that Main Street is more than just antiques. "What’s old is new again" as we strive to bring different interactive, child-friendly venues each Wednesday such as "Family Game Night" and pottery demonstrations. There’s no cover charge, so feel free to give the babysitter off and come on out for a night of laughs and priceless memories with the kids! Looking for a night of good music and good entertainment? Stillicide is Back! July 28th - Garaunteed you’ll enjoy yourself! This will be a ticketed event, more information regarding ticket purchases can be found on their website at www.stillicide.com Come on in and check out our Senior Spotlight while you still can. Art selections are by talented, by generally unrecognized Clearview seniors Jamie Moore, Caitlin Moore, Bryan Heritage, Rachel Boyko, and Brittany Pharo. (Pieces are not for sale.) Congratulations to the recipient of the Stir-It-Up Coffeehouse For the Arts Award: Caitlin J. Moore. Congratulations to the recipient of the Stir-It-Up Coffeehouse Music Award: Ryan J. Jameson. Many thanks to all of our patrons who helped Stir It Up’s "Java Jammers" to raise $2,300 for the Relay for Life. Our new "Stir It Up" logo tank tops are in for summer and available for purchase. They are $14.00 each, or get two for only $25.00. Can’t get enough of Gene at Open Mic Night? His self-titled CD, which includes five singles are available for sale $5.00 each. We are also currently selling Expo’s single "This Night" for $3.00. This song was chosen for the Class of 2006's Graduation at Clearview Regional High School. Stop in to pick it up and check out details about their Record Release Party and Concert on July 2nd at the Sewell Banquet Hall. Stir It Up Coffeehouse presents "Summer Art Camp" for students entering grades 5-9. Instructed by Robin Smith, the camp will be offered in two different sessions. Contact Robin for more information at robin_leigh22@hotmail.com. We have a new booking manager! Contact Norman Taylor at siubooking@gmail.com if you are interested in booking your music or art. Get a chance to meet our new baristas, as some of our employees leave for college this summer. Look for our "New Faces" section coming soon. Be sure to check the website at www.stiritupcoffeehouse.com for updates on what's happening at your favorite coffee house! http://www.stiritupcoffeehouse.com --------------------- MAY 2006 Siesta....Fiesta!!! Mexican Roma Alturas on special this week for Cinco-de-mayo! Well-balanced, with light body, soft fragrance, low acidity and a natural finish . . . a great coffee to drink any time of the day. Freshly ground for you $5.49 per half-pound Latin music and drink specials all day Friday May 05 "Meet me out on the Street" Historic Mullica Hill, New Jersey will host the first annual Arts & Music Festival on Main Street This Sat. & Sunday May 06 & 07 11:00am-6:00pm What's old is new again, explore Mullica Hill! Main Street will be the scene of many local artist and musicians such as Norman Taylor, Kyle Justin, Roswell King, Gene Sheppard, Jerzey Jung and The Essentials will all be appearing at Stir It Up Coffeehouse. We will feature the works of one of our own Baristas Robyn Smith and also professional artist Sareeta Jennings Evans www.sjevans.com both on Sunday! Acclaimed local artist Kathy Dodson who has studied and worked with Wyeth will have an exhibit on display as well as Linda D'Urbano watercolorist known for her "Main Street" work. All of Main street will be participating in the event offering discounts and specials all weekend long! For more info go to: www.mullicahill.com Stir It Up Baristas have done it again! Stop in for a dreamy treat of scrumptous drink creations featuring custard or nonfat frozen yogurt. Try the mango-creamy or our new Stirry Swizzle Choose your favoite topping like Oreos, Reeses or Snickers! Don't miss our "Senior Spotlight Showcase" of Clearview artist featuring an amazing display from May 10-June 10. Stir It Up is so excited to announce that we have a new espresso machine! It stirs up the best lattes in half the time! We've also added more cafe tables & chairs on the patio! As always we welcome your ideas and comments Stir It Up Coffeehouse 48 N. Main St. Mullica Hill, N.J. 08062 Art Gallery~Music Venue "Cultural Meeting Place" www.StirItUpCoffeehouse.com Be sure to check the website at www.stiritupcoffeehouse.com for updates on what's happening at your favorite coffee house! http://www.stiritupcoffeehouse.com PLEASE SEND ALL INQUIRIES TO Manager@StirItUpCoffeehouse.com ------------------------------- APRIL 2006 Dear Friend of "Stir It Up": Stir It Up helps you put that spring in your step! Try one of our new April Drink Specials, with just the right mix of coffee and sweet flavoring that rivals even the best Easter candy! Our frozen “Cherry Blossom” latte and “All my Peeps” smoothie are the perfect alternative drinks for someone looking for a refresher without the coffee. We can also add espresso, if you need that caffeine jolt. Our Strawberry Banana smoothie gets a makeover! Try our new Banana Berry Caramel Smoothie, we guarantee you’re in for a treat! Our Jolting Jelly Bean Mocha invites you to expand your taste buds. If you’ve tried our Raspberry Mocha, you’ll love our new Strawberry, Orange, Grape, and Cherry versions. Just in time for the Easter Bunny... Our Peanut Butter Egg Latte will make Cadbury jealous. The Hippity Hoppity Hazlenut Latte is also another great favorite- now available in Sugar Free (for a limited time). Not an espresso fan, but craving a smooth, hot, creamy beverage? Try our April Showers Chai. A new cinnamon-swirled twist on the original. I scream, you scream we all scream for Ice Cream! Now your coffee and ice cream connoisseur! That's right, because of your requests we will now be adding vanilla custard and vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt to the menu! Stop in for your free treat on Wednesday, April 12! The “Makin Music” interactive children’s program has started in our newly restored carriage house. You can hear them singing and dancing (its so cute!) Stop by Monday, Wednesday, or Friday mornings to catch some of the action. Parties are now being booked for the Carriage house! Wanna party? Reserve early! Contact us by phone or email at least 7 days in advance. Our current art exhibit this month features local photographer, Jerzey Joe. His photographs will be on display until May 10th. Come by and check out his great work! Mark your Calendars.... Upcoming Events at Stir It Up! Back by popular demand! Jeffrey Gaines will play at Stir It Up on April 21. Tickets are available now. Hurry before they sell out! You don't want to miss this special up close and personal event! Mullica Hill will celebrate its first "Chili Cook off" on April 29. Don't miss this huge event. We are selling tickets NOW for $5.00 a car load if purchased in advance. There will also be a bus, sponsored by the Main St. Merchants, that will be going back and forth from the 4H fairgrounds and Stir It Up Coffeehouse. Stir It Up will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration! Take a break from your hectic day with a cup of our featured coffee Mexican Alturas. Enjoy the Latin music and relax with some of our upcoming drink specials such as the Coconut Breeze Smoothie. As always, Stir It Up appreciates your questions, comments, and concerns. Remember, we are YOUR coffeehouse! A big thanks to all who nominated us for Best of Gloucester County 2006. We look forward to the results! Be sure to check the website at www.stiritupcoffeehouse.com for updates on what's happening at your favorite coffee house! http://www.stiritupcoffeehouse.com PLEASE SEND ALL INQUIRIES TO Manager@StirItUpCoffeehouse.com ------------------------------------------------------- MARCH 2006 Dear Friend of "Stir It Up": We’re Stirrin’ It Up for March Spring is in the air, the pansies are planted and our patio is open! In case you missed it..... We had a great night with the Friends School Poetry Club. Very creative students, we welcome you back anytime! Our exceptional musicians "Stillicide” put on an amazing show. The energy was high and the rooms crowded! A big thanks to Raina Rose, who came all the way from Oregon for another unforgettable Stir It Up performance. Our Tea & Textile show was both fascinating and enlightening. We are now featuring Chamong tea. Truly the finest organic first & second flush teas from India. Stop in now, as they will only be here for a limited time. For the little ones.... Story hour will be held on the first Monday of the month April 03, at 10:30. Arts & Crafts will accompany the story! Also be sure to check out all the details on our website about the "Makin Music" program! Registration is currently open. More website news.... Check out our Stir It Up t-shirt spotting, send us your photo wearing your stir it up t-shirt at another venue! Our last participant was spotted at Walt Disney World! Attention Musicians & Artists: We are always looking to display new artists. Booking information is on our site. Also, if you are interested in participating in the Main St. Arts. & Music Festival (May 06 & 07), send us an email and we'll send you an application for participation. This month at SIU.... Stir It Up is proudly hosting new art by Isabel Reig this month. Come in to enjoy the Spanish flair unique to her paintings. More information about the artist and her work can be found on our website. Jeffrey Gaines will be coming back to Stir It Up for another amazing performance! He will play two non-stop, highly entertaining shows, one at 8:00pm and one at 10:30pm on Friday, March 24. The 8:00 show is sold out, so hurry and purchase your ticket now on ticketweb.com! We are your local Belgian hand-made chocolate connection. Just in time for Easter, on March 29, Sweet Mary’s Chocolatier (the same company that provides us with decadent chocolate covered pretzels, biscotti, nuts, and more), is offering an entertainment evening with chocolate. Specially offered for our customers at no cost, the night will include free samples and the opportunity to order your personalized egg for the big day! Please call us to register as there will be limited seating. (BYOB- $5.00 glass fee). Just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day.... Our two holiday coffee flavors will have you feeling the luck of the Irish. Leprechaun's GoldIf you're wanting to be in the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, you'll be holding onto your elusive little friend tightly. Celebrate your new found bounty with a mug of this treasured brew and experience luxurious tones of golden roasted nuts, sun ripened fruits and smooth, velvety vanilla cream. Emerald Isle DelightA smooth and tempting combination of thick, rich chocolate blended ever so gently with Irish creme liquor flavoring that will bring a twinkle to any Irishman's eye. For our latte-lovers.... Come on in and try one of our delicious hot lattes. Choose from among drinks such as the coconut-flavored “Coco-Loco Leprechaun,” the “Amaretto Latte” or the “Nutty Irishman,” a delicious combination of hazelnut and Irish cream. Not a coffee drinker? Need to satisfy your sweet tooth? We’ve got you covered with our “Frozen Shamrock Latte,” Stir It Up’s minty version of the fast food favorite, without the unnatural preservatives and chemicals. Our “Lucky Charms” Marshmallow Smoothie is another perfect dessert-like drink with no espresso. Be sure to check the website at www.stiritupcoffeehouse.com for updates on what's happening at your favorite coffee house! http://www.stiritupcoffeehouse.com PLEASE SEND ALL INQUIRIES TO Manager@StirItUpCoffeehouse.com ------------------------------------------------------- DECEMBER 2005 Dear Friend of "Stir It Up": STIR IT UP is proud to welcome Jeffrey Gaines for a pair of intimate shows on Saturday, December 17th at 7:30 and 10:15pm. If you haven't seen him yet, you've missed out. This Philadelphia native has been across the country on tours with Sting and other national acts, and has built a strong local following right here - and for good reason. Check out www.jeffreygaines.com for sound clips, photos, and a bio. Tickets go on sale VERY SOON - Wednesday November 30, at 7pm sharp. For tickets, go right to www.stiritupcoffeehouse.com and follow the Ticketweb link. They won't last long, so get yours early! SIU patrons over 21 years of age will be permitted to bring wine, but be advised that you will need to have ID on hand and a glass fee of $8 per person will apply. STIR IT UP is also proud to present a single intimate show with Ben Arnold on Friday, December 23 at 7:30 pm. Often compared to the likes of Van Morrison, Ben is an accomplished solo artist, singer-songwriter, and member of Philadelphia's own critically acclaimed 4 Way Street. With a soulful, gritty, and individual voice he is bound to impress you. Check out www.stiritupcoffeehouse.com and follow the Ticketweb link for tickets. Again, those over 21 with ID will be permitted to bring their own wine, the same glass fee will apply. Don't forget about the coffee lover on your list this year! Gourmet coffee is a great gift idea, and we've got some amazing new flavors especially for the season, as well as the quality straight and origin coffee you've come to expect from us. At only $9.99/lb it's a steal for fresh, top quality, gourmet coffee - and we've got something for every coffee lover you know. And for those who don't drink coffee we've got shirts, mugs, and gift cards that are good for everything in the store - like smoothies, chai, and amazing munchies. Speaking of amazing munchies, Stir It Up is thrilled to announce its partnership with Sweet Mary's Homemade Chocolates! Based in Pilesgrove, Sweet Mary's brings a top-quality line of confections to you. 70% Belgian dark chocolate, crème brulee and strawberry truffle bars, pecan and cashew turtles, chocolate covered pretzels, solid and nut-filled bars, and different filled and solid chocolate individual pieces are on hand every day - and Stir It Up is the only place you can get them in Mullica Hill. Sweet Mary's uses the finest ingredients available in superior production techniques that can only be called artistry. Stop in and check it out for yourself! We've got a whole board full of new specials like our peppermint and peppermint patty mochas and lattes, toasted marshmallow hot chocolate, white chocolate caramel lattes, you get the picture - stop in and see everything we have to offer! Singer-songwriter Gina Kaz (www.ginakaz.com) will be back on 12/2 with Kyle Justin (www.kylejustinmusic.com) at 7:30pm. We're currently selling Mullica Hill Christmas House Tour tickets (only $10 each), which will take place on 12/3 from 2 until 7pm. We'll be giving away samples of all our new holiday coffees (see below for details) and featuring Nate Kahn's 6th grade band, so stop by! Sunday December 4 we'll have hot, fresh sticky buns - as we do each Sunday. They're usually gone by about 11 am so hurry in! Monday the 5th at 10:30 bring the kids to Story Time with Miss Karen Wolf, director of The Goddard School in Mullica Hill. Not only does she read, but she also brings activities for the kids. She's gifted with young students, come on out and see for yourself. Thursday the 8th marks another open mic night, with one significant change - local favorite Gene Shepherd will be taking over hosting duties! The Stir It Up Open Mic is always well attended, stop in to see what talent surrounds us in Mullica Hill! Stop in on the 10th for egg nog lattes, Christmas caroling, and a *free* holiday wrapping service from 3pm to 6pm! We will close early on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. Be sure to check the website at www.stiritupcoffeehouse.com for updates on what's happening at your favorite coffee house! http://www.stiritupcoffeehouse.com PLEASE SEND ALL INQUIRIES TO Manager@StirItUpCoffeehouse.com -------------------------------------------------------