Last night my husband and I discovered two hidden gems in our neighborhood, and I wanted to share them with everyone.
First, we happened upon the Lodi Project, a new art gallery next to Hope Elementary. What an unexpected surprise to find this very cool, modern space, full of interesting work and people, complete with a jazz band!
Second, riding our bikes home (already commenting to each other that we didn’t have to live in NYC to feel cool), we heard music coming out of the doors of Marsh Woodwinds, and stuck our heads in. What another amazing hidden gem!
We climbed the lighted stairs to a cozy, intimate space with a fabulous jazz band playing and an audience of enthused fans of all ages. The music was superb (sax, drums and stand-up bass), with others joining the band later on. This is a wonderful venue, like being in someone’s living room, with red velvet curtains, low light, and an alcove filled with food and drink for all who attend. We are so lucky to have this place in our neighborhood. The caliber and range of musicians who play here (every weekend is different ), the intimate setting, the very reasonable cover charge ($5 or so, depending on the band), the cool vibe, and the fact that we can all walk there, makes this spot my new favorite.
We don’t need NYC. Mordecai rocks!
Blog post submitted by Tina Govan.