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MAY 2 0 1 7 I BOROMAG.COM 33 The Globe Tavern 49-10 SKILLMAN AVE., WOODSIDE FACEBOOK: THE GLOBE TAVERN Located 49-10 Skillman Ave. in Woodside, The Globe Tavern is a great place to find the locals. With an inviting and classic Irish Bar feel, The Globe has been home to a popular open mic night which began shortly after its change in ownership a little more than three years ago. When describing the night, co-owner Rena Hershberger explained, “There is a good mix of bar regulars and performers that all work together in a comfortable, local environment.” The regulars help to add a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere to the already low-key bar. Every other Thursday since its inception, Trever Bowen has hosted regular open mic nights for singers/songwriters, comedians, spoken word artists and even your occasional magician. Hershberger brought in her 30-yearold family piano shortly after the night began. The bar also has a house guitar and offers some percussion instruments for performers lacking gear; however, most participants bring their own. Sign-up begins a half hour before the usual 8:30 p.m. start time, and once it begins, it takes over the space. “Our open mic is for the entire bar and not in a separate space, so it ends up bringing a lot of people together that wouldn’t otherwise be at an open mic,” Hershberger said. “We have a pool table and carry an assortment of board games that people play (respectfully) during the night.” The Globe Tavern also offers a strictly comedy open mic night on the last Monday of every month hosted by Navin Das. “Comedy open mic is focused more on stand-up comedy, but we have had some of our regulars get up and perform music on comedy night as well,” Hershberger explained. The Globe Tavern has exactly what you are looking for in a neighborhood bar and delivers on what an open mic night should be — full of talent, fun and familiar faces. Photos courtesy of The Globe Tavern


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