Students relished the welcoming atmosphere of the 2024-25 edition of Coffeehouse in the Katz Building on March 22.
An evening full of coffee, snacks, and performances, Coffeehouse was a space for students who wanted to grow their confidence as public speakers and enjoy the different art forms offered at Kinkaid.
Many performances were vocal, which included poetry and prose readings and singing. Some students had recordings to accompany them and others used live instrumentalists. Performances also included acting and Kinkaid’s rock band.
“I especially loved listening to the performance by my friend Hudsen Tellepsen. She sang a song by an artist I love, Laufey. She did an amazing job and really did the original justice. Also, I really enjoyed listening to Caroline Pielop’s poetry because it was a nice change of pace. The poem was beautifully written,” said sophomore Mary Silva. “As someone who hasn’t really gone to a live concert, it was an amazing and enlightening experience to see the live performances. I would recommend this event to other students because I really enjoyed it. I thought that it was a great experience, and it was just a good way to appreciate talent while spending time with friends.”
After each performance, loud applause thundered through the Katz lobby along with congratulations and praise.
“ I loved the performance by the Kinkaid rock band of “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” by Billy Joel because Billy Joel is also another artist I love, and I loved hearing all of the different instruments blend together to create the classic song,” said sophomore Molly Jane Dunn.
Each performance began with a fun introduction.
Many students who do not typically participate in the school’s performing arts program had the opportunity to showcase their talents and skills at Coffeehouse.
“I learned that a lot of people at Kinkaid are secretly really great singers,” Silva said.
The students who are a part of the Fine Arts Leadership Board attended the event as well.
“I originally planned to attend the event because I am on the Fine Arts Leadership Board and it was mandatory,” Dunn said. “However, I had a lot of fun setting up the event and watching all of the performances.”
