CAYA - Take a Stand! ... WeBexit Is Alive and Well!

Dear Lost Souls,

Despite the rather dismal state of our cousins' efforts 'across the pond', the WeBexit movement remains alive and well in the hearts of Haberdites everywhere! Have no doubt! The Ocean View section of West Berkeley will not forget the City of Berkeley's forced annexation of or our neighborhood in 1878, and we will not remain quiet as our sovereign civic rights are ignored! While it is true that the San Pablo Avenue Backstop remains unresolved as a proposed hard border, the passion and determination that was ignited nearly three years ago, in June of 2016, at the beginning of the WeBexit movement, remains vibrant and emboldened.

Yes, my Punchy Proletariates, CAYA is on for this evening. Cocktails will be served at 7:30pm. Please feel free to march by for a quickie en route to your evening's primary WeBexit demonstrations, or to linger till liberty comes!

Yours,
Los Cabañeros

!!Please drink responsibly and arrange for safe transportation!! ... your well-being is our first priority!

P.S. This week's Haberdashery Flashback takes us back to June 24th, 2016; CAYA - WeBexit Is Here At Last!
P.S.S. Be sure to visit the CAYA Blog, and register for email updates: http://caya20.blogspot.com

The Haberdashery is located at:
2124 Fifth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710

CAYA - Dance Ye Heavenly Bodies, Dance!

Dear Lost Souls,

This week in West Berkeley, at The Haberdashery Celestial Observatory, we celebrate the exquisite interconnected dance of heavenly bodies as they spin and torque across the timeless arch of the universe. For one glorious evening of temporal clarity, nestled comfortably beneath the eclectic glow of low expectations, we will liberate Haberdites near and far from the primitive Newtonian constructs of past, present, and future . . . naive musings, and charming products of our limited humanoid imagination that help us cope with our ephemeral passage aboard this fragile blue spaceship, as it hurtles through the vastness of dark empty space. It is enough to make a Homo sapien thirsty for a handcrafted cocktail!

Yes, my Presumptuous Primates, CAYA is on for this evening. Cocktails will be served at 7:30pm. Please feel free to wander by for a quickie en route to your evening's primary evolutionary destination, or to linger indefinitely.

Yours,
Los Cabañeros

!!Please drink responsibly and arrange for safe transportation!! ... your well-being is our first priority!

P.S. This week's Haberdashery Flashback takes us back to March 18th, 2004; CAYA - Here Comes the Sun!

P.S.S. Be sure to visit the CAYA Blog, and register for email updates: http://caya20.blogspot.com

The Haberdashery is located at:
2124 Fifth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710

CAYA - 150 Years of Better Chemistry!

Dear Lost Souls,

As all good Haberdites know, this year we are celebrating the International Year of the Periodic Table, marking the 150th anniversary of Dmitri Mendeleev's groundbreaking work visualizing the chemical universe. This week, in particular, we want to give special recognition to the magical combination of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen as they bond to form ethanol, so facilitating our signature hand-crafted cocktails and home brews. Better living through good chemistry is a worthy endeavor, and tonight is your chance to toast the many geniuses and dilettantes who have paved the way for The Haberdashery to celebrate of our weekly communion. We are not drinking ... we are learning!

Yes, my Charismatic Chemists, CAYA is on for this evening. Cocktails will be served at 7:30pm. please feel free to stop by for a quick bit of enthalpy en route to your primary alchemical rendezvous, or to linger indefinitely as a catalyst for covalent bonding.

Yours,
Los Cabañeros

M-353 Days!!! Start your Mardi Gras Prep Now! ... & Photo Sharing Info (8pm start)

Dear Lost Souls,

Thank you all so much for making our 2019 Haberdashery Madi Gras celebration such a big success!

Many thanks to all of you that made it out on Saturday! Please help us memorialize this year's fête by sharing your Mardi Gras photos in this GDrive folder, so that we can include them in a 'best of 2019' album that we are compiling (and to which we can all share access), adding perhaps your name or initials in the photo name (or of a new folder) so that we can acknowledge you. Thanks!

'Special appreciation to all of you who helped with food prep, setup, and decoration!!! . . . and most of all, deep thanks to our gracious and talented musicians ... you were phenomenal!!!! We could not pull off any of this without all of your generous contributions!!!!

With only 353 days until Mardi Gras 2020 ... you'll want to start training now and avoid the rush!

Yes, CAYA is on for this evening my Recalcitrant Revelers! Cocktails will be served at 8pm (note the late start). Please feel free to stop by for a quickie en route to your lenten observances ... or to linger indubitably.

Yours!
Los Cabañeros

🃏 Happy Mardi Gras 🃏 Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler!

Dear Lost Souls,

CAYA Friday Night Cocktail is on, with a special Taming of the Roux spettacolo . . . all in preparation for:

The Haberdashery's 2019 Mardi Gras Fête; Saturday 3/2, 12pm - 12am . . . Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler! 

For our Culinarily Inquisitive Haberdites, Friday is the evening that we share how to create the gumbo roux, as well as related cooking secrets from The Big Easy. Please join us with your skilled hands to offer some much appreciated help as with prep for Saturday's food extravaganza ... Chop, chop chop!! Bring your favorite blade and board if you like!

With this year's Mardi Gras party, The Haberdashery is celebrating 20 Yearssince the founding of our Friday Night CAYA Salon and Cocktail Hour! Please come join your fellow Haberdites from near and far as we gather to toast the highpoint of the Haberdashery's frivolous year and pay homage to the royalty of New Orleans Carnival with a fanfare of great live music and Cajun cuisine!

The general idea, with some details to whet your appetite:

Friday, March 1st

• 7:30pm – 12:00am – The Taming of the Roux (CAYA Cocktail Hour, Saturday prep, and a Cajun cooking primer) 

Saturday, March 2nd

• 11:00am – 12:00pm – all-day Mardi Gras Party including live music jams, DJ Mr. Fabulous, & plenty-o good food . . . and Lagniappe!
• (3:00pm – 7:00pm) – Primary period of feasting and music! 

COME JOIN THE CAYA GUMBO!

Gumbo is not just a dish . . . it is a ménage of flavors, people and ideas. Come experience the Haberdashery's brand of social alchemy and Loooousiana hospitality first hand. We already have an outstanding lineup of live music planned, but musicians should be sure to bring along their instruments! We are scheduling sunny weather and there will be lots of live music jamming in the back courtyard. DJ Mr. Fabulous will also be on hand to spice up the mix.

WARNING: Please be prepared to shake your booty . . . this is not a spectator sport.

WHAT PROGRAM? This is an all day affair . . . give or take a day . . . so feel free to come and go as you please; children are more than welcome; particularly during the daylight hours (before storytime). In the morning, beginning whenever we crawl out of bed, there will be Mimosas, Screwdrivers and Bloody Marys for those that venture out before noon . . . or whenever. We will start the primary serving of food in the mid-afternoon. There will be the usual fair of Gumbo, Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice, etc. . . . whenever they are ready . . . and of course, lagniappe . . . yea, yea . . . and there will be LOTS of NOLA Bread Puddin' for the ladies. 

WHAT TO BRING: . . . Hurricanes are in the forecast! and there will be beer on tap. Your favorite beverage contribution is much appreciated (we will have coolers and ice on hand). Jim Larson has already contributed a 5 gallon keg of beer and we happily accept community input in this area; as we went through more than three 5 gallon kegs last year! (contact Greg & Anto to coordinate).

There will be copious amounts of cajun food, beads, and Hurricanes. There will also be plenty 'o munchies, but if you are feeling particularly motivated and on theme, feel free to add a little something extra (lagniappe!)!

For GOD SAKE, please take home your Mardi Gras beads and your commemorative Mardi Gras cup!!! They are our gift to you!!

Musicians! - Bring your instruments. There will be live music galore!

Face painters! - bring your paints . . . nothing says Mardi Gras like some beautiful painted people!

Amateur photographers! - bring your cameras . . . there will lots of colorful scenes to record!

DRESS CODE: Well! . . . there is no dress code, and you can wear whatever the hell you want . . . but this IS Mardi Gras . . . so festive attire is appropriate! In general, this could mean anything from animal onesies to carnival masks, and/or your favorite colorful wig . . . pull out that old sequined party dress (e.g. flapper style), a boa, feather tiara . . . a dapper hat or sport coat . . . Seersucker is always encouraged! HOPPE style! . . . or just show up in jeans and a t-shirt!!!! . . . the point is to relax and have a good time. We will have lots of beads and other parade trinkets on hand with which to accessorize.

As always, please feel free to stop by for a quickie . . . on Friday or Saturday; or to linger indefinitely.

Yours!

Los Cabañeros

!!Please drink responsibly and arrange for safe transportation !! . . . your well-being is our first priority!

P.S. This week's Haberdashery Flashback takes us back to February 6th, 2002; Mardi Gras 2002; Come As You Are

P.S.S. Be sure to visit the CAYA blog and register for updates: caya20.blogspot.com

The Haberdashery is located at:

2124 5th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710

🃏 CAYA; T-8 Days Until Mardi Gras 2019! 🎭

Dear Lost Souls,

With only 8 days until The Haberdashery Mardi Gras extravaganza on March 2nd, its time to start your taper! Tonight we will be celebrating another week's end, toasting our collective good fortune, and relaxing in the comforting low expectations of the Last Resort. Come by if the spirit moves you!

Yes, my Minstrels of Mardi Gras, Cocktail Hour is on for this Friday evening. Cocktails will be served at 7:30pm. Please feel free to swing on by for a quickie en route to your evening's primary fête or to linger indefinitely!

Yours,
Los Cabañeros

!!Please drink responsibly and arrange for safe transportation!! ... your well-being is our first priority!

P.S. This week's Haberdashery Flashback takes us back to February 1st, 2002; CAYA - T-8 Days!
P.S.S. Be sure to visit the CAYA Blog, and register for email updates: http://caya20.blogspot.com

The Haberdashery is located at:
2124 Fifth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710

🃏 Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler! - Mardi Gras 2019

Dear Lost Souls,

Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler! . . . Please come help us celebrate Mardi Gras at The Haberdashery!

You are cordially and officially invited to join us on Saturday, March 2nd, for The Haberdashery's annual Fête Extravaganza, this year celebrating 20 Years of CAYA! Please come join your fellow Haberdites from near and far as we gather to toast the highpoint of the Haberdashery's frivolous year and pay homage to the royalty of New Orleans Carnival with a fanfare of great live music and Cajun cuisine! This is the general idea, with some details to whet your appetite!

Friday, March 1st

• 7:30pm – 12:00am – The Taming of the Roux (CAYA Cocktail Hour, Saturday prep, and a Cajun cooking primer) 

Saturday, March 2nd

• 11:00am – 10:00pm – all-day Mardi Gras Party including live music jams, DJ Mr. Fabulous, & plenty-o good food . . . and Lagniappe!
• (3:00pm – 7:00pm) – Primary period of feasting! 

COME JOIN THE CAYA GUMBO!
Gumbois not just a dish . . . it is a ménage of flavors, people and ideas. Come experience the Haberdashery's brand of social alchemy and Loooousianahospitality first hand. We already have an outstanding lineup of live music planned, but musicians should be sure to bring along their instruments! We are scheduling sunny weather and there will be lots of live music jamming in the back courtyard. DJ Mr. Fabulouswill also be on hand to spice up the mix.

WARNING: Please be prepared to shake your booty . . . this is not a spectator sport.

DETAILED SCHEDULE:

• Friday evening, March 1st: There will be Friday Night Cocktail Hour as usual. For those of you interested in the The Taming of the Roux, and other cooking secrets from The Big Easy, this is the time to come. Chop, chop chop!! WARNING: Friday night can be detrimental to Saturday . . . and should be taken in moderation, particularly if your intent is a full-on Saturday.
• Saturday, March 2nd: This is an all day affair . . . give or take a day . . . so feel free to come and go as you please; children are more than welcome; particularly during the daylight hours (before storytime). In the morning, beginning whenever we crawl out of bed, there will be Mimosas, Screwdrivers andBloody Marysfor those that venture out before noon . . . or whenever. We will start the primary serving of food in the mid-afternoon. There will be the usual fair of Gumbo, Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice, etc. . . . whenever they are ready . . . and of course, lagniappe . . . yea, yea . . . and there will be LOTS of NOLA Bread Puddin' for the ladies. 

WHAT TO BRING: Hurricanes are in the forecast! and there will be beer on tap. Your favorite beverage contribution is much appreciated (we will have coolers and ice on hand). Jim Larson has already contributed a 5 gallon keg of beer and we happily accept community input in this area; as we went through more than three 5 gallon kegs last year! (contact Greg & Anto to coordinate).

There will be copious amounts of cajun food, beads, and Hurricanes. There will also be plenty 'o munchies, but if you are feeling particularly motivated and on theme, feel free to add a little something extra (lagniappe!)!

For GOD SAKE, please take home your Mardi Gras beads and your commemorative Mardi Gras cup!!! They are our gift to you!!

Musicians! - Bring your instruments. There will be live music galore!
Face painters!- bring your paints . . . nothing says Mardi Gras like some beautiful painted people!
Amateur photographers!- bring your cameras . . . there will lots of colorful scenes to record!

DRESS CODE:Well! . . . there is no dress code, and you can wear whatever the hell you want . . . but this IS Mardi Gras . . . so festive attire is appropriate! In general, this could mean anything from animal onesies to carnival masks, and/or your favorite colorful wig . . . pull out that old sequined party dress (e.g. flapper style), a boa, feather tiara . . . a dapper hat or sport coat . . . Seersucker is always encouraged! HOPPE style!. . . or just show up in jeans and a t-shirt!!!! . . . the point is to relax and have a good time. We will have lots of beads and other parade trinkets on hand with which to accessorize.

As always, please feel free to stop by for a quickie . . . on Friday or Saturday; or to linger indefinitely.

Yours!
Los Cabañeros

!!Please drink responsibly and arrange for safe transportation !! . . . your well-being is our first priority!

P.S. This week's Haberdashery Flashback takes us back to February 6th, 2002; Mardi Gras 2002; Come As You Are

P.S.S. Be sure to visit the CAYA blog and register for updates: caya20.blogspot.com



The Haberdashery is located at:


2124 5th Street



Berkeley, CA 94710