The Drake-area coffee shop Mars Cafe closed last month, ending a six year run at 2318 University Ave. But the shop’s Facebook page
has still been active the last few weeks. Fans who checked out the page
this morning (or looked at the shop’s front door) saw a date posted:
“9/15/2012?
The shop has been purchased by a group including Amedeo Rossi, Justin
Schoen, Mark Movic and Angela Johnson. I spoke with Schoen and Rossi
today and will bemeeting up with the new owners tomorrow morning and
will post more information then. Rossi confirmed that Sept. 15 is the
shop’s targeted opening date, with a larger grand re-opening celebration
to follow.
Rossi co-owns the Vaudeville Mews and is the project manager for the
80/35 Music Festival. Schoen is the DMMC’s board president and Johnson
is a board member. Given their ties to the music scene, is should be no
surprise that Rossi said they are looking to continue the coffee shop’s
tradition of live music with Mars Cafe 2.0.
BIKEIOWA NOTE
Mars Cafe was the long time starting spot for the CranksGiving Food Bank Charity ride. We are glad to see Amedeo and crew keep it open and grow the music scece!! I'm sure they will remain biker-friendly too!