Events & Blog

Archive for September, 2008

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008  |  Delicious  | 

Thai Iced Tea

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A blend of sweetened black tea, vanilla, and cinnamon poured over ice & topped with half & half.  A truly global refreshment.

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008  |  Delicious  | 

Lemonade Freeze Ice Dragon

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The sweet punch of lemonade splendidly captured in icy bliss.   The perfect after school pick-me-up!

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008  |  Delicious  | 

Ginger Lemon Tea

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A zesty, all-natural, herbal infusion made with ginger, lemon, and honey.  A Sweetwaters’ original handcrafted daily.

Available Hot or Iced.

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008  |  Events  | 

Ann Arbor Women Artists at Sweetwaters

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A lens…a brush…a stroke is the new show at Sweetwaters downtown on Washington St. Ann Arbor Women Artists is featuring the artwork of Wendy Chaiken, Corinne Vivian, and Marty Walker.

Wendy Chaiken: photography and mixed media works; Corinne Vivian: story telling mixed media works; Marty Walker: realistic pastel works.

A percentage of artwork sales will be collected by the AAWA, a nonprofit organization, and used for scholarships in our community.
Show: September 10 – November 3
Artist Reception: September 19, 2008 7-9 PM all are welcome to come
For more information visit: Ann Arbor Women Artists

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008  |  Delicious  | 

Strawberry Bliss

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Red with Envy. Tell your friends to get their own.

Strawberries, yogurt, and vanilla cream blended into an icy fruit smoothie.  Hurry, this drink is only available until September 30th and then you’ll have to wait until next summer!

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008  |  Events  | 

Musical Artist Laz Slomovits – Writers Reading, Tuesday, September 16th 7-9pm

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We are honored to feature Laz Slomovits of the nationally known duo, Gemini. Laz is a musical artist who sets poems to song. He will sing poems of 13th Century Sufi mystic Rumi from his new CD “Give Light,” along with newly adapted poems of Rumi and also of Hafiz.Open mic follows.For more information contact Chris Lord at 734-369-2798 or go to the Writer’s Reading website Sweetwaters Writers Reading night is held the third Tuesday of every month. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea , 123 W.Washington St. FREE. 369-2798

Thursday, September 4th, 2008  |  Events, News  | 

Gimme Shelter Fundraiser

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Help local families in need through the Alpha House “Gimmie Shelter” fundraiser. Alpha House gives shelter and aid to local families while also helping them secure and maintain their own homes. Last year the Gimmie Shelter dinner and silent auction raised over $92,000 for Alpha House! Sweetwaters will be providing coffee. So, pick up a fresh cup of coffee and join us in supporting this important local organization.

Saturday, October 11, 2008
Morris Lawrence Bldg. at Washetnew Community College.
Ann Arbor, MI
For more information: http://www.alphahouse-ihn.org/index.htm

Thursday, September 4th, 2008  |  Delicious, Events  | 

Evening at the Farmer’s Market

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Join us in Kerrytown for an “Evening at the Farmer’s Market”. Come enjoy this first ever open-air dinner featuring local food, local chefs, and Sweetwaters coffee! It is sure to be a beautiful evening of food and fundraising for Ann Arbor’s Ozone HouseTickets are $75 and reserved seating will include tables of 10 guests. For information about corporate sponsorship, in-kind donations, or to reserve your seats, email Susan Kirtz at skirtz@ozonehouse.org or call (734) 662-2265.

September 19, 2008 starts at 7pm.
Kerrytown Marketplace, Ann Arbor

Presented by Ozone House.

For more information visit: http://www.ozonehouse.org/donate.shtml

Thursday, September 4th, 2008  |  Events  | 

Asian Mid-Autmn Moon Festival

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Celebrate the end of the summer harvest with the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival! Bring your family to Wind Montessori school and enjoy the company of Baffling Bill the Magician and Chris Lin, author of the Mandy & Pandy Book Series. There will also be paper lantern making, as well as a 50/50 raffle. Sweetwaters will be offering beverages and treats. Enjoy coffee, Ginger Lemon Tea, and plenty of sweets.

September 20, 2008 from 6:30pm-9:00pm.
Go Like the Wind Montessori
3540 Dixboro Lane, Ann Arbor

Presented by the Mam Non Organization and Ann Arbor Families with Children from China (A2FCC). For more information visit: http://www.mamnon.org

Thursday, September 4th, 2008  |  Delicious, Stories  | 

Abianno Espresso Fanatics

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Self proclaimed Abianno fantatics, Jim and Sue R. regularly order Abianno several times a month. The smooth rich taste is so cherished that even en route to Wisconsin they packed their Abianno Espresso and espresso machine! We’ve also shipped coffee directly to their destination. Thank you Jim and Sue. We love that you taste all the dedication and passion we put into our coffees!

Travel with the luxuries of home, beginning with the warmth of Sweetwaters coffee.