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This blog was created by and for students in an Introduction to Cultural Studies class at the University of Washington. Through an investigation of urban experience and representation--in theory, in graphic novels and in our own "readings" of Seattle's University District--we considered the formation and history of cultural studies as an (anti)discipline, with a special emphasis on the questions, "What does cultural studies do, and how do you do cultural studies?"

If you'd like to know more about the class, the blog or our U-District artifact project, please contact Gabrielle Dean: gnodean@u.washington.edu.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Cafe Allegro


Cafe Allegro is a small espresso bar located in an alleyway of The Ave behind Magus Books. It consists of three different rooms or sections: a front room, a back room, and an second story room with outside deck seating. It creates a calm, artsy atmosphere with relaxing music, dim lighting, and a rustic design.
Besides the obvious function of providing coffee, Cafe Allegro also provides a meeting or study place for groups of people. It also serves as an art display and a host for just-beginning musical groups as a place to get started.
The role of the University District community is obvious within the business. There are countless numbers of ads for community events and services. There are a number of fliers and such addressing political issues and movements known to be associated with the liberal arts and progressive movements dear to the UW. It also draws upon the unified international feel of The Ave through its support of ethnic events and display of multicutural artifacts.
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