Thursdays are open mic/karaoke nights at the Lazy Dog. Have been since we opened a little over a year ago now. This week we had some concern with the cold temperatures and the snow, but that didn't keep people from coming out and having a good time. I mention from time-to-time what incredibly talented people we've got in Schuylkill County (and beyond), and I mean it. Just about everyone who gets up on stage is a real pleasure to listen to. It's obvious from the number of folks who come back week after week, whether it's to get up on stage or to just to sit and have a good time, that this is the place to be on a Thursday night. Add to all that the beauty and comfort of the room, the professional sound equipment, the great food, coffee, espresso and Martini drinks, a terrific open mic host (country music, Neil Diamond and bad jokes aside...) and you've got the makings of a really great night - week after week.
Last night we had Errol, Ally, Ed, Rick (this year's Schuylkill County Sr. Idol Winner), Tara (you've got to hear her Janis Joplin sometime), Dave (check out www.myspace.com/davidderbes), Blackwood, Matt (www.matthaslam.com), Michelle & Jimmy, and Russ (www.mesapa.biz).
The weather did keep some people from coming out, but we filled the night with great musical entertainment and everyone in the house had a great time.
Open Mic/Karaoke at the Lazy Dog, Thursday nights, 7-10pm.
Friday, November 21, 2008
An Evening with Kerry Zukus
We couldn't have said it better than Kerry did himself. It was a great evening at the Lazy Dog, and it was an honor to meet and work with Mr. Zukus. By the way, we do have autographed copies of The Fourth House for sale. Stop in or give us a call if you'd like one for yourself or to give as a gift. Here is Kerry's blog entry (from KerryZukus.com):
Lazy Dog Reading Recap
Saturday, November 15th, 2008
I just spent 3 days in Pennsylvania and boy am I fat! Actually, I was fat before this week, but why quibble when you’ve got an excuse?
On Wednesday night we had “An Evening with Kerry Zukus” at the Lazy Dog Coffeehouse and it was a blast. I haven’t been this nervous since the first time I was pulled over by a State Policeman. But the nerves were all for naught. For one thing, the people at the Lazy Dog are the greatest. Yeah, I know, that sounds cliche, but I really mean it. Denyse, David, and their entire spirited crew were superb to work with — true professionals. If you’re ever in the region, you’ve got to go to this place — good food, good coffee, a martini bar (a martini bar in Lantenengo County?), and eclectic entertainment almost every night.
As for the evening, I was flabbergasted to see that we filled the place and sold out every single book we had for sale. And I had to sign all those pieces of pulp. Oy! I must admit, I started to get a little pottsy coming up with little personalized messages, and if I wrote anything in anyone’s book that may have offended them, I apologize. All I remember was that I called one woman “sexy,” another a “harlot,” and my old English teacher, “Stupid.” I guess I was over-stimulated.
I also got into a hugging jag. I suppose that’s the difference between doing a book signing somewhere where they only know you as “some guy who wrote a book,” versus being at a homecoming. I felt like I was at my own funeral, only I got to be awake for the whole thing. What I’m trying to say is, it was very touching to see so many familiar faces, people I haven’t seen in a thousand years. To those of you who were there, you were far too kind.
That all being said, the show itself was a lot more comfortable then I might have expected. Not one shot was fired. Yes, yes, a few folks tried to play “Guess the character,” but I don’t recall anyone even doing that during the official question-and-answer period, but privately before or after the main event. Maybe it was because 90% of those in attendance had not yet read the book. I’ll have to see if my hate mail goes up once they’ve cracked open the cover.
Oh, and as for the “all sold out” part … The Lazy Dog is still taking orders and I just sent them a whole load of books, so if you want to buy an autographed copy of THE FOURTH HOUSE and you don’t belong to the major book clubs that are the exclusive sellers of it, the Lazy Dog Coffeehouse in Minersville, PA is the only place in the world where you can buy this book! And they will even take mail orders if you don’t want to visit the mighty, mighty coal region. They’re located at 18 E. Sunbury St., Minersville, PA 17954, or you can call them at 570-544-4800, or e-mail them at dlw@lazydogcoffeehouse.com. They even take credit cards. But they don’t sell pierogies.
Finally, I know a lot of you who were there took an awful lot of pictures and I want them all! Seriously, I could care less about seeing myself; it’s just that I had my picture taken with so many people with which I want to remember this lovely reunion and if you’ve got those pictures, please share them with me via e-mail.
Peace,
Kerry
Lazy Dog Reading Recap
Saturday, November 15th, 2008
I just spent 3 days in Pennsylvania and boy am I fat! Actually, I was fat before this week, but why quibble when you’ve got an excuse?
On Wednesday night we had “An Evening with Kerry Zukus” at the Lazy Dog Coffeehouse and it was a blast. I haven’t been this nervous since the first time I was pulled over by a State Policeman. But the nerves were all for naught. For one thing, the people at the Lazy Dog are the greatest. Yeah, I know, that sounds cliche, but I really mean it. Denyse, David, and their entire spirited crew were superb to work with — true professionals. If you’re ever in the region, you’ve got to go to this place — good food, good coffee, a martini bar (a martini bar in Lantenengo County?), and eclectic entertainment almost every night.
As for the evening, I was flabbergasted to see that we filled the place and sold out every single book we had for sale. And I had to sign all those pieces of pulp. Oy! I must admit, I started to get a little pottsy coming up with little personalized messages, and if I wrote anything in anyone’s book that may have offended them, I apologize. All I remember was that I called one woman “sexy,” another a “harlot,” and my old English teacher, “Stupid.” I guess I was over-stimulated.
I also got into a hugging jag. I suppose that’s the difference between doing a book signing somewhere where they only know you as “some guy who wrote a book,” versus being at a homecoming. I felt like I was at my own funeral, only I got to be awake for the whole thing. What I’m trying to say is, it was very touching to see so many familiar faces, people I haven’t seen in a thousand years. To those of you who were there, you were far too kind.
That all being said, the show itself was a lot more comfortable then I might have expected. Not one shot was fired. Yes, yes, a few folks tried to play “Guess the character,” but I don’t recall anyone even doing that during the official question-and-answer period, but privately before or after the main event. Maybe it was because 90% of those in attendance had not yet read the book. I’ll have to see if my hate mail goes up once they’ve cracked open the cover.
Oh, and as for the “all sold out” part … The Lazy Dog is still taking orders and I just sent them a whole load of books, so if you want to buy an autographed copy of THE FOURTH HOUSE and you don’t belong to the major book clubs that are the exclusive sellers of it, the Lazy Dog Coffeehouse in Minersville, PA is the only place in the world where you can buy this book! And they will even take mail orders if you don’t want to visit the mighty, mighty coal region. They’re located at 18 E. Sunbury St., Minersville, PA 17954, or you can call them at 570-544-4800, or e-mail them at dlw@lazydogcoffeehouse.com. They even take credit cards. But they don’t sell pierogies.
Finally, I know a lot of you who were there took an awful lot of pictures and I want them all! Seriously, I could care less about seeing myself; it’s just that I had my picture taken with so many people with which I want to remember this lovely reunion and if you’ve got those pictures, please share them with me via e-mail.
Peace,
Kerry
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Mon - Sat Breakfast
You asked for it, You got it!
Weekday Breakfast (actually Monday thru Saturday) at the Lazy Dog started November 3rd. We've introduced a great breakfast menu with all the basics: eggs to order, omelets, home fries, sausage, ham, bacon, pancakes, french toast and a whole lot more. Everything is reasonably priced, and breakfast is available from 7am - 11am. You can view the complete menu online on our website: www.lazydogcoffeehouse.com
Our Sunday Breakfast Buffet continues every Sunday 8am - 2pm.
As usual, our thanks to everyone for helping make the Lazy Dog a great place to eat, drink, visit, relax and enjoy!
Weekday Breakfast (actually Monday thru Saturday) at the Lazy Dog started November 3rd. We've introduced a great breakfast menu with all the basics: eggs to order, omelets, home fries, sausage, ham, bacon, pancakes, french toast and a whole lot more. Everything is reasonably priced, and breakfast is available from 7am - 11am. You can view the complete menu online on our website: www.lazydogcoffeehouse.com
Our Sunday Breakfast Buffet continues every Sunday 8am - 2pm.
As usual, our thanks to everyone for helping make the Lazy Dog a great place to eat, drink, visit, relax and enjoy!
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