University Baptist Church has served as the host of the monthly Back Door Coffeehouse since 1992 and continues to co-sponsor this prose/poetry/music experience along with the South Mississippi Writing Project of the University of Southern Mississippi. Local writers, musicians, and poets are featured in an intimate and relaxed candlelight and coffee atmosphere on the first Friday of every month from 7:30 – 9:30P.M. There is no charge for admission though donations for soft drinks, candy, coffee, etc. are appreciated.
Periodically, various nationally known musicians and performers are secured by donations from patrons for special concerts to promote this unique artistic venue to a larger audience. Such recording artists as Kate Campbell and Pierce Pettis have graced our stage in recent months though we are also proud to promote the talents of our own region’s musicians and writers. Performers often portray a wide variety of ideas and styles. In supporting the open and honest artistic expression of our neighbors there will at times be some readings neither intended nor appropriate for children. Should this present a conflict for young parents, we can provide a staffed nursery on the church grounds during the performance if we are given appropriate notice in the week before the coffeehouse.
If you wish to be included in the monthly Back Door e-mail messages, please e-mail us at Coffeehouse51@yahoo.com. We open the back doors of the fellowship hall at 7:30 and light the candles.
Bring a friend or come makes some new ones. We look forward to seeing you at the Back Door.
