Eighth St. When walking into this smoke-friendly coffee shop, the area is comfortably lit with some tiny bistrosized wooden tables outlining the cozy shop. The full coffee bar sits in front of a three-panel oil painting with an Oscar Wilde quote below it: "Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess." The area by the window has two roomy tables, which are ideal if you have a large group with you. Try to get the table next to the magnetic poetry wall and let your caffeine-infused mind be your muse.
Surrounded by plaster and natural stone walls painted in rich shades of burgundy and evergreen, hanging out at Henry's is like hanging out at home, but with better coffee. "We have some people that act like this is their second home," says Alison Tempero, barista at the shop. "We even get phone calls for them." The eclectic assortment of bar tops, tables, and comfortable chairs coincide with the vast selection of books and board games near the back of the shop. Feel free to spend your late nights here as Henry's
doesn't close until 2 a.m. During finals week they are open 24 hours.
The ground level is not the only place you and your friends can repose. Henry's has outdoors patio seating and a cocktail bar upstairs that opens at 5 p.m. daily. You don't have to be 21 if you want to take your downstairs drink upstairs. There are three upstairs rooms and a back deck. Experienced baristas provide quick, friendly service and are quick to recognize repeat customers.
Henry's is not just a place to bring your books, it's a place to meet people. The smaller tables on the ground floor almost insist that you sit next to someone new. Ashbrook says this has sparked new friendships for her and it inspires refreshing conversation. "I know so many people that hang out on their porch, drink wine and solve the world's problems," says Ashbrook. "For me, I come here."
Whether you're in need of a new study atmosphere, a place to be entertained or just some familiar faces, Lawrence is sure to have a coffee shop that best suits your needs and cup of joe.
Aaron Showalter /Kensan
ian Ang, Singapore senior, worked on his sociology paper at Henry's, 11 E. Eighth St., last Thursday night.
MIDWEST HIP-HOP
Heiruspecs (HIGH-roo-spex, named for a haruspec, an ancient Roman soothsayer) brings its groovy, jazzy brand of hip-hop to the Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St. Friday. The promising group stakes its claim in the growing Midwest hip-hop scene by dropping the turntables for a full band atmosphere with percussion, bass and keys. Speaking of atmosphere, Heiruspecs often backs Midwestern powerhouses such as Atmosphere (who will bounce into the Granada Oct.4).
The youthful troupe formed in 1997 while playing in a high school performing arts
program and has established a following and opened shows for acts such as Jurassic 5, Sage Francis, Busta Rhymes and the White Stripes. Heiruspecs' chill, danceable melodies feature extra-clever, honest lyrics as has become the central states independent hip-hop norms. The exception to the rule is "And," from 2002's Small Steps, which is one of those I'm-better-than-youMr.-Crappy-MC tracks, but at least they acknowledge they're not "the best" at what they do. Heiruspecs rocks the Granada stage for an 18-and-over crowd.
Eric Braem
September 26 & 27
Andy Dick
- Host of MTV's The Andy Dick Show
Aisha Tyler
- Co-Star of Old School
- Co-Star of News Radio
- Star of Friends
- Host of Talk Soup
Maxim Covergirl
STANFORD & SONS
Restaurant and Comedy Club
504 Westport Road Kansas City, MO
816-753-JOKE
thursday, september 18, 2003
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