Widely attended by students and fondly remembered by young grads, Beatnik Café has been growing in scope and popularity ever since alumnus Colin Cheney ’96 brought it to life. Three or four times a year, students pack Straus Library, lounging on couches, feet dangling between rails of the second floor balcony, for a show of their classmates’ artistic talents. Music of all kinds—classic guitar, rap, rock, hip hop, acoustic—along with original poetry readings and improv comedy round out the night’s performances. Though most of the acts are by students, faculty members occasionally get in on the action as well, delighting with skills on the guitar, the piano or vocals. Beatnik, which embraces the music and mood of a real coffee house, is hosted each year by the board of the Magus/Mabus, Milton’s literary magazine.
Click here to view photos of this fall’s Beatnik performances. Photos are courtesy of Evan Scales (II).