The Nocturne Bistro

New book alert! The Nocturne Bistro was generously donated to us recently by Nick May, one of our spectacular servers and baristas. I always get excited when books are donated to the Raven, and it’s particularly exciting when it is a special book. This is one of those special books, as it was written by […]

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New Books!

Fun fact: here at the Raven we love and appreciate book donations. Recently, these three books were graciously donated by the authors. Signed copies, even! A big thank you to Wendy Sura Thomson, Andrew Charles Lark, and Donald Levin. A bit about each book, from the back covers: Summon the Tiger; A Memoir by Wendy […]

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Tarot Readings at the Raven

Exciting news, Raven regulars! Beginning February 4th, we will be hosting tarot readings every Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 pm. This will take place downstairs in the little alcove by the bar. There will be a privacy curtain or screen set up for those seeking otherworldly advice. It will be $20 for a reading […]

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New Activities!

New year, who dis? We are ready for new activities and inspiring creativity! You may have noticed some fun new things to do on our featured shelves upstairs. In the kids section, we have supplies set out to make fingerprint art. (Don’t worry, parents. Wipes have thoughtfully been included with the supplies, because sometimes art […]

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Cinematic Inspiration

I have recently discovered, dear readers, that the beginning of the year is thought to be an uninspiring time by many. Though the explanation I will share below has merit, I must admit that I was somewhat taken aback by this thought. To me, the Winter months are a time for introspection and less distractions. […]

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Holiday Entertainment

Need a break from the hustle and bustle of preparing for the holidays? We’ve got you covered. Stop in any Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evening to unwind with a drink and some live music! Here’s what we have coming up: Thursday, December 12: Enjoy the dynamic guitar playing and engaging storytelling of multi-instrumentalist Adam Labeaux. […]

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Shopping Small is a Big Deal

I don’t know about you, but I am very much looking forward to Saturday. I love Small Business Saturday! Have you ever been downtown for this annual event? It’s a festive, magical time. Small Business Saturday feels kind of like a giant block party, and it’s almost guaranteed that you will run into many people […]

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This Is Halloween

I almost put off coming in to work today. This is the dangerous part about being able to set your own hours; if you get distracted easily or are prone to procrastination, you’re in for a rough time at the end of the week trying to cram everything in. I was not feeling well enough […]

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Hallowmas Coloring Contest!

Did you see the exciting announcement about our Hallowmas Coloring Contest? In case you missed it: Here is the picture that was made by our friend Eddie Lee. We love it, and decided to share it with you. How would you and your little ones like to show off your coloring skills? We’re having a […]

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