Black Cat Cafe Open Mic
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Founded in 1994, Black Cat is Central Florida's longest-running open-mic. In-person sign-up starts @ 7:30 PM, performances start @ 8. Slots are 15 min.
(During the COVID19 pandemic, please see our event announcement for virtual open mic details.)
Payment Options: Cash
Price Range: £
General Manager: John Brockman
Culinary Team: We usually have pizza and fresh baked desserts as well as a great selection of beer, wine, soda, coffee and snacks. Your friendly servers are Lesley, Toni, Mary, and Charlotte.
Attire: Casual
Operating as usual
10/01/2021
08/13/2021
Vank Walen - "Your Jumpin' Heart"
In the mood for a mash up? How about "Your Jumpin' Heart?"
#billmcclintock #mashupDO NOT press play. This cannot be unheard. You’ve been warned.Music used in this mashup:Hank Williams - Your Cheatin' HeartVan Halen -...
08/10/2021
Black Cat Cafe this coming Friday, August 13!! "Zoom" on in and join the fun! Waiting room open 6:45 PM, doors open 7:00PM EDT.
Meeting ID: 881 3974 0955
Pass Code: 312762
08/04/2021
For those who might need...
Help our community fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you haven't gotten vaccinated yet, there are many Orange County, Florida Government mobile vaccine events coming up, starting Monday, August 2.
Do it for your health. Do it for your family's health. Do it for your neighbor. We can do this, Orlando.
Head to Orlando.Gov/MobileVaccines for more info.
07/02/2021
1U members and friends: Come get free mangoes Saturday, July 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Our tree runneth over 🥭💛
06/29/2021
From Keep Orlando Beautiful ---
Come out and join Keep Orlando Beautiful and Whole Foods Market on July 5th, 2021 from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. in removing litter from in and around Lake Eola Park. All supplies will be provided.
To attend please RSVP by sending the number of people in your party to [email protected].
Come out and join Keep Orlando Beautiful and Whole Foods Market on July 5th, 2021 from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. in removing litter from in and around Lake Eola Park. All supplies will be provided.
To attend please RSVP by sending the number of people in your party to [email protected].
06/25/2021
Thursday humor...
🚗
06/14/2021
From Skinner House:
"A Prayer for My Queer and Trans Siblings
"Here you are.
Here, in this holy space,
on this ground that is holy
because you are here.
Here you are, in flesh and bone,
filling up this body that belongs to you alone.
Your pumping heart is a wonder
because it keeps you alive.
Your loving heart is a blessing
because it keeps all of us alive.
The Spirit of Love has a home in you.
May we all see that love in you
and let our hearts become mirrors
for the compassion at your core.
The Spirit of Justice has a home in you.
May we light our wicks
from one another until we are all aflame,
until we burn out every prejudice
we carry in these bones.
Here you are.
Holy as you are.
Blessed be."
Jess Reynolds
Love Like Thunder"
A Prayer for My Queer and Trans Siblings
"Here you are.
Here, in this holy space,
on this ground that is holy
because you are here.
Here you are, in flesh and bone,
filling up this body that belongs to you alone.
Your pumping heart is a wonder
because it keeps you alive.
Your loving heart is a blessing
because it keeps all of us alive.
The Spirit of Love has a home in you.
May we all see that love in you
and let our hearts become mirrors
for the compassion at your core.
The Spirit of Justice has a home in you.
May we light our wicks
from one another until we are all aflame,
until we burn out every prejudice
we carry in these bones.
Here you are.
Holy as you are.
Blessed be."
Jess Reynolds
Love Like Thunder
06/13/2021
Sunday humor...
😂
Credit: Goddard Cartoons
06/11/2021
Congress votes to make Pulse nightclub a national memorial
Congress votes to make Pulse a national memorial.
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation designating Pulse nightclub in Orlando a national memorial.
06/10/2021
Join us on Sunday June 13, 10:30 a.m. over Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/orlandouu/
Marco Antonio Quiroga, Program Director of the Contigo Fund in Orlando, joins Revs. Sam and Kierstin for a dialogue sermon reflecting on the fifth anniversary of the Pulse tragedy. We honor those lost, remember the tragedy and name how hope persists for the LGBTQ and Latinx communities in Orlando.
Join us on Sunday June 13, 10:30 a.m.
Marco Antonio Quiroga, Program Director of the Contigo Fund in Orlando, joins Revs. Sam and Kierstin for a dialogue sermon reflecting on the fifth anniversary of the Pulse tragedy. We honor those lost, remember the tragedy and name how hope persists for the LGBTQ and Latinx communities in Orlando.
06/09/2021
Wednesday humor...
06/08/2021
One last reminder that appointments are still available for giving blood on Wed. from 8:30-1:30 at 1U. There are still openings free so sign up at https://tinyurl.com/4vx5cfkv
A special PULSE tee shirt has been designed and will be given to every donor! And, you are showing the community that 1U cares and will NEVER FORGET!
06/06/2021
Crankin' It Up on the ULTIMATE 3-String Shovel Guitar!
We've not had shovel guitar at the open mic yet... just sayin'....
https://www.facebook.com/musiccrowns/videos/403634690688419
06/05/2021
For the month of June, we will be donating to the LGBTQ History Museum so please donate generously!
The mission of the LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida, Inc. is to collect, preserve and exhibit the history of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community in Central Florida. The museum is dedicated to collecting and preserving memorabilia, providing a documentary record for research, and displaying with pride the community's social and historical contributions so that our Central Florida community will never forget the LGBTQ legacy.
06/01/2021
From Skinner House -
Spirit of Life
whom we have called by many names
in thanksgiving and in anguish—
Bless the poets and those who mourn
Send peace for the soldiers who did not make the wars
but whose lives were consumed by them
Let strong trees grow above graves far from home
Breathe through the arms of their branches
The earth will swallow your tears while the dead sing
“No more, never again, remember me.”
For the wounded ones, and those who received them back,
let there be someone ready when the memories come
when the scars pull and the buried metal moves
and forgiveness for those of us who were not there
for our ignorance.
And in us, veterans in a forest of a thousand fallen
promises,
let new leaves of protest grow on our stumps.
Give us courage to answer the cry of humanity’s pain
And with our bare hands, out of full hearts,
with all our intelligence
let us create the peace.
Barbara J. Pescan
Morning Watch
Memorial Day Prayer
Spirit of Life
whom we have called by many names
in thanksgiving and in anguish—
Bless the poets and those who mourn
Send peace for the soldiers who did not make the wars
but whose lives were consumed by them
Let strong trees grow above graves far from home
Breathe through the arms of their branches
The earth will swallow your tears while the dead sing
“No more, never again, remember me.”
For the wounded ones, and those who received them back,
let there be someone ready when the memories come
when the scars pull and the buried metal moves
and forgiveness for those of us who were not there
for our ignorance.
And in us, veterans in a forest of a thousand fallen
promises,
let new leaves of protest grow on our stumps.
Give us courage to answer the cry of humanity’s pain
And with our bare hands, out of full hearts,
with all our intelligence
let us create the peace.
Barbara J. Pescan
Morning Watch
05/25/2021
Tuesday humor...
05/24/2021
Monday humor...
05/17/2021
Alugalug Cat X The Kiffness (Soulful Singing Cat Live Looping Remix)
The Kiffness did a collab with a cat.
I did a collab with a cat. Official audio (extended version) available 28 May.The Kiffness on Spotify: https://bit.ly/KiffnessFollow The Kiffness on socials:...
05/16/2021
Sunday humor...
05/11/2021
Tuesday humor...
05/04/2021
Yay!
05/04/2021
Tuesday humor...
05/02/2021
Bohemian Rhapsody on Boomwhackers!
Sunday fun. And in case anyone wants to work on a boomwhackers performance for the next open mic. We haven't had those yet. :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i0_SGV4J3w
Learn more about The Harvard Undergraduate Drummers (THUD) here.
https://harvardthud.com/
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Please enjoy our rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody (Boomhemian Whacksody?)!Subscribe for more boomwhacker videos! G...
05/02/2021
Over at the main First Unitarian Church of Orlando page and on the YouTube you can watch the Sunday morning service. It's the Annual Children's RE Service this time!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvKHTJu-G9sKPdxy2ShqQdw
May 2, 2021 @ 10:30 a.m.
We showcase what all our children and youth have been up to for the year. This year, we focused on deepening our connections – within our families, among our peers, and between the generations in our church.
Join us on May 2, 2021 @ 10:30 a.m.
We showcase what all our children and youth have been up to for the year. This year, we focused on deepening our connections – within our families, among our peers, and between the generations in our church.
04/29/2021
We hope you can join us!
For an appointment, go to OneBlood.org.
We hope you can join us!
For an appointment, go to OneBlood.org.
04/26/2021
For those who might need...
Still need your COVID-19 vaccine? Stop by Camping World Stadium tomorrow from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. No appointment needed - walk-ups only.
Be sure to tag City of Orlando - Government and Orange County, Florida Government with #IGotMyShot to share why you got the vaccine! Together, we can beat this pandemic, one shot at a time. 💉
04/26/2021
Welcome, Rev. Margalie Belizaire!
Dear 1U Members and Friends,
With 100% affirmative vote, First Unitarian Church of Orlando calls Rev. Margalie Belizaire as our next settled minister beginning August 1, 2021. Thank you to everyone who participated in meetings and for welcoming her so warmly.
With gratitude,
Ministerial Search Committee Members and Board of Trustees
04/24/2021
Friday humor...
04/22/2021
Wednesday humor...
Earth Day is coming around.
04/14/2021
Wednesday humor...
😎
04/14/2021
Tuesday fun...
Here are the rules.
Answer each category with a SONG. No repeats and don’t use the internet. It’s tempting but try not to. Go with the first song that comes to mind and post your answers in the comments!
* Something to wear ---
* A Place ---
* Animal ---
* A Number ---
* A Color ---
* A Girl’s Name ---
* A Boy’s Name ---
* Profession ---
It’s harder than you think! Have fun!
04/12/2021
Monday humor...
Ha!! 😂🤣
04/10/2021
Friday humor...
It’s a strange phenomenon, isn’t it? 🤪
#FunnyFriday
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1901 E Robinson St
Orlando, FL
32803
Lynx Link 15 (Orlando Central Station - Valencia C.C.)
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Cindy M. at the black Cat Cafe.
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About Us
Are you a performer? Bard, troubador, musician, singer, poet, actor, dancer, comedian, highly skilled fool? Join others at the Black Cat Café for a positive experience on stage!
The “Black Cat Café Coffeehouse” is a cozy, relaxed, open mic night held in First Unitarian’s Gore Hall. (https://www.orlandouu.org ) PLEASE NOTE -- During COVID-19 , we have switch to an ONLINE open mic format to safely gather while the campus is closed during pandemic. See our Facebook event page for upcoming opportunities. ( https://www.facebook.com/pg/Blackcatcafe/events/ )
Meeting monthly since 1994 and still going strong, the Black Cat Cafe is currently led by John Brockman. He and the other “Black Catters” open the Gore Hall doors on the 2nd Friday of each month.
Performers sign up at 7:30 pm for a 15 minute block of performance/stage time. Performances start at 8:00pm and continue until the last song is done! Suggested donation/admission is $2. (No person turned away for lack of funds).
Come out and enjoy our local talent, and/or showcase your own talents of music, poetry, spoken word, in a friendly, respective atmosphere.
Join our Black Cat page to get reminders!
HISTORY
Black Cat is an Orlando tradition dating back to one fateful “Friday the 13th” in May of 1994. Because it’s held on the Second Friday of each month, some of the time it falls on a Friday the 13th. We like that, and that’s how it got its “Black Cat” name!
PERFORMERS
It is a open-mic coffee house! That means if you show up and ask, you can get up on stage and sing, dance, play music, read a monologue or poetry or whatever! Sign-up starts at 7:30 pm. You get a 15-minute set.
There’s a very supportive audience that likes first-time performers. So if you’ve wanted to try to do something on stage, but were afraid to do so, this is the place to do it! Plus, Black Cat Café has a reputation for having some of the best local professional acts dropping in now and again to try out new material.
Regular performers over the years have included and still include Jim Allen, Bari Clark, Stephen Grayce, “Bulldog” Ben Basile, “Top Cat” Cook, Susie Cool, Chip Dockery, Luv Me Deux, The Old Guys on the Porch, and many more!
MENU
The snack bar includes domestic and imported beers, wine, water, soft drinks, coffee, pizza by the slice, brownies, and other goodies. All are available by a very reasonable “suggested donation.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact John Brockman at [email protected] if you are interested in becoming a “Black Catter” and helping out behind the scenes to put on the monthly open mic!
See you there!
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