The 20th Annual Coffee Festival to Happen
November 21st, 2009 at Calhoun Square
Kitchen Window to make its new store location debut
What: The 20th Annual Coffee Festival www.calhouncoffeefest.com
When: Saturday November 21st, 2009 from 10:00 AM � 3:00 PM
Where: Calhoun Square
3001 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55408 (ramp parking available)
Cost: $9 purchase of collectable mug available at Coffee Fest or in advance at Kitchen Window. Free ticket to Comedy Sportz included with mug purchase. Shows are at 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Partners: Kitchen Window, a Calhoun tenant for 25 years, will host over 30 stations devoted to coffee and brewed beverages at its new and greatly expanded location.
Second Harvest Heartland � 100% of mug sales (each mug revenue feeds 12 people) directly benefits this nonprofit that is the Upper Midwest's largest hunger-relief organization. The goal of this year�s event is to raise enough money to feed 15,000 people.
Visuals:
� Educational Seminars (Brewing Basics, Espresso 101, coffee and tea cupping)
� Learn techniques for coffee roasting
� Imbibe in coffee made from different brewing techniques
� Sample great foods inspired by coffee
� Learn the basics of Latte Art
� Prize drawings and special offers from participating vendors
� The latest in brewing equipment showcased
� the first 2,000 attendees will receive a $5 discount to be used at participating retailers and restaurants in Calhoun Square
Kitchen Window
Specializing in quality kitchen products from basic to gourmet, Kitchen Window has been ranked by houseware vendors as one of the best kitchen stores in the nation. Awarded 'Best Coffee Accessories' by a local lifestyle magazine, Kitchen Window supports Coffee Festival on a yearly basis by enlisting participants, sponsoring activities and providing opportunities for customers to meet many of the region's most popular coffee and tea vendors. They also provide a complete schedule of cooking classes. For more information, please visit www.kitchenwindow.com.
Calhoun Square
Calhoun Square is an urban, indoor mall located in the heart of Uptown. For over 20 years it has served the Uptown area by offering a variety of unique shops, long-time restaurant favorites and commercial office space. By partnering with a variety of organizations and hosting events, Calhoun Square prides itself on being a gathering place for the community, and is happy to bring you Coffee Festival, their signature event. For more information, please visit www.calhounsquare.com