The Carrot: Community Arts Coffeehouse
Thanks to the magic of Facebook, I have recently learned of a great new artist-friendly coffeehouse on Alberta Avenue (118 Avenue), called the Carrot. I haven’t yet been, so I can’t say anything with certainty, but from what I’ve gleaned from the website, it’s a very cool place, with a very cool concept and mission.
The Carrot is a part of the Arts on the Ave group, which is an organization dedicated to the revitalization of Alberta Avenue, by turning it into a community arts destination. I find it very hard not to throw my support behind anyone who is working to revitalize Alberta Avenue (or any of Edmonton’s under-appreciated neighbourhoods), so I’m definitely in favour of this type of organization.
I will do my best to get down to the Carrot later this week and check it out. I’ll write a more in-depth article after I’ve visited the café. In the meantime, visit the Carrot’s official website, or it’s Facebook group.
I think this used to be under another name long ago and they’d have live music - “Sunshine Cafe?” possibly. It was a cool little venue but to be honest I didn’t like parking there after dark at night.
Rosemary
30 Jul 07 at 10:16 am