Friday, November 6, 2009 7:00PM

Jon is a songwriter and guitarist who’s a storyteller at heart. His influences are scattered, but a short list would include Sting, Rich Mullins, David Gray, David Wilcox, Phil Keaggy, and several current Nashville writers. Jon lives in the Mansfield OH area and is currently playing Candyland at least three times a day with his wife and their children (4 & 2).

Listen to him live in concert on Friday, November 6th, in downtown Lima, Ohio, at The Meeting Place on Market, 220 West Market Street.

For more info, including directions, visit www.meetingplaceonmarket.com. Listen to his song samples at www.myspace.com/jonnicolmusic

We were excited to welcome Paul Reiser to The Meeting Place to perform his jazz program last Saturday night. The sounds of smooth jazz emanating from his purple saxophone really warmed the place up! Paul’s tones were rich and full, providing the perfect sound for a jazz melody.

Paul Reiser has been a part of the Lima music scene for 60 years. His first gig was playing for dancing at Lincoln Park in the summer of 1944.

After graduating from Wittenberg University in 1949, He was a charter member in 1953 of the Lima Symphony Orchestra, playing clarinet and bass clarinet in it for 43 years. He also has been a member of the Lima Area Concert Band for over 30 years.
During this period he was also a member of various jazz bands led by Don Hurless, Ray Coleson, Brad Stauffer and the West Ohio Big Band led by Bob Loughrige and based in Celina. He presently plays saxophone in The Tune Toppers, appearing at area nursing homes and county fairs.

Check out our event calendar at: http://www.kaffeescape.com/market_site/events

The Meeting Place on Market gourmet coffee house and cafe in Lima, Ohio.

We had a great open mike night last night, listening to guitar and vocals from Paul Sulpizio from from Defiance. I also enjoyed meeting his wife, Daria.

Paul Sulpizio, pictured above.

We also enjoyed greeting those going through the Lima Lantern Tour. Below is a picture of our meeting room decorated, and ready for the groups to stop by.

The Lima Lantern Tour takes attendees on a walk through downtown Lima, touring some of the older buildings, and narrating chilling stories of times past, including the history of notorious bank robber John Dillinger and his gang, who wreaked havoc in Lima.

Open Mike Night is every Friday night – to sign up, drop by The Meeting Place, or call/email us (419-222-0985/ info@meetingplaceonmarket.com).

- Jennifer

9/8/09 – Cappuccino
“Flavor was great. Temp good – for me a little strong. Love this place to relax and read.” – customer comment

Strawberry cappuccino pictured.
Photo by Stephanie Turner.

Stop in and enter your own comments! Try each of our coffees if you want – ask for tasting cups. Comment forms next to the coffee airpots.

Friday & Saturday, Oct. 16-17, and Oct 23-24 

Downtown Lima Inc. is sponsoring the Lima Lantern Tours.  The tours take you through buildings in downtown Lima, while speakers present Lima’s unique “spooky” history.  The tours are Friday & Saturday, Oct. 16-17, and Oct 23-24.  Weird Ohio author James Willis will be here on October 23 (he might even be visiting the TB hospital).  Some of the tours are walking, and some are horse & wagon.

Visit their web site for more info, or to book tickets: http://www.limalanterntour.com/

All the tours sold out last year, so if you’re interested, book early!

Add our number – 419-222-0985 – under “C” in your phone for Coffee, and give us a call in the morning.  We’ll have your mocha and Everything bagel with ranch cream cheese ready for you when you get there (or whatever your particular breakfast favorites are).

We know a lot of you out there are big Lima Symphony fans and supporters, so we have a special deal just for you!  Stop in for dinner this Saturday before the concert and enjoy our 2 for 20 special!  That’s right- you’ll get an appetizer, two dinners, and a dessert for just twenty dollars!  This is a great way to make your evening a little more special, and to support downtown Lima even more!

Sale ends Monday, October 5th.

Our large flavored syrup bottles, normally priced at $10/each, are on sale for $8.  Try Pumpkin Spice, Caramel, French Vanilla, Butterscotch, or choose from about 40 other flavors!!!

The Meeting Place on Market is excited to be hosting 4 concerts in September.

Friday, September 11th, 7 pm
Pianist Dean Alstaetter in Concert

Friday, September 18th, 7 pm
Guitarist Eric Loy in Concert

Saturday, September 19th, 7 pm
Plugged In, Christian Rock band in Concert

Saturday, September 26th, 7 pm
Guitarist Paul Frazier in Concert

All concerts are free and open to the public. At The Meeting Place on Market, 220 West Market Street, downtown Lima, Ohio.

For more info, visit www.meetingplaceonmarket.com.