02/08/2024
“I think of it as a kind of living entity, right? It depends on who shows up, and people come in and bring different tunes and different ideas. I think the physical space is an important part of that. Not the only part of it, but that’s part of the milieu”.
Damn. Reading Mareva’s article in print for the first time today, and even though we knew it was coming out, those words from our friend Jason hit us hard. The article is announcing Hunky Dory’s closure (spoiler alert 💔), and also speaks to the Wednesday night Old Time jams that were as much a part of Hunky as the food we served. Jason’s quote may be about the jam, but when I read it I can only think of it perfectly describing everything we ever wanted to accomplish at Hunky Dory: a space where people show up, feel invited, and breathe a little of themselves into this living entity. We’re so happy Mareva was able to feel the community and stories that made Hunky Dory special and was able to somehow articulate that so beautifully into this piece. …CONTINUED IN COMMENTS/NPR ARTICLE LINKED IN BIO
