Well, this past week was a screaming success. The dinners were raved about, the entertainment was unparalleled, and the weather was beautiful. We may not have had much to do with that last one, but we sure know how to capitalize on it. This week promises more of the same, and we are looking forward to seeing you out.

First order of business is to give you a heads up on a few things on the horizon. Mardi Gras is just around the corner. February 5th is the day, and down south the debauchery will be mind numbing. We will be keeping things a little more tamed down while still sharing some of the things that make this holiday so special. Our pure Louisiana menu will be one of the highlights, but we'll also share the best of the sounds, the colors, the festivities, and the beads. February 9th will see the return of Jon Rauhouse. As multi-instrumentalist and all around sideman for Neko Case and Calexico, Jon Rauhouse has garnered a tremendous amount of publicity. On his own he puts on a show of some of the best musicianship to be found in this country. Last time we were standing room only and the response was amazing (Jon said we were by far and away one of his favorite venues, and that you were easily one of the best crowds. Admission will be free, and we encourage everyone to come out
. Lastly, February 14th is Valentine's Day. We will be hosting two seatings...6pm and 8pm. Jonathon Best will be on the piano, Ben and Miguel are planning a great full course menu, and Debbie is putting together what promises to be a legendary dessert course. Reservations are highly recommended.

Now, on to the coming week...

Our new art show is the collected works of Michaela Carter. Michaela is a Prescott resident, artist, and writer. We are happy to be hosting her first show at The Raven.

Monday: Pizza, Pitcher, and a Picture week continues with a menu of new pizza creations by Ben. The Monday Night Movie is "Fantasia," starring a whole host of animated characters, colors, explosions, and sounds. Could 1967 have happened without this film? Highly doubtful. 8:30pm

Tuesday: Ben, Miguel, and Shaina are hopping the pond and heading for Scotland. Forget what you thought you knew about Scottish food; Haggis is not on the menu. Exactly what they have in store remains a mystery, but then, so is the Loch Ness monster, and you wouldn't miss a chance to figure that one out, would you? Dinner starts at 5pm.

Wednesday: Ben's famous Burger Night. Last week we fielded more than a few responses from folks that these were the best burgers they had ever had. Vegetarians will have plenty of options as well.

Thursday: Swamp and Soul Night continues as Ben re-creates some of the Southern Dishes we've become known for.

Friday: Miguel is doing his famous ribs and fish menu. I've had ribs from some of the most legendary rib and bbq joints in the country, and Miguel's are as good or better than the best out there.

Also on Friday...DJ Bean 5000 returns to the Raven for a night of dance music guaranteed to move you across the room and into a number of positions you may have doubted your body capable. 8pm

Saturday: Miguel is continuing to re-define Tapas. These aren't the traditional Spanish or Mediterranean presentations, but rather, our own, Raven take on a classic.

Pat Beary will be performing Saturday Night. Rumor mill has a few friends playing with him. We'll have to see, but every time Pat plays he gets a great response. We're glad to have him back. 8pm

Your Album Of The Week...Traffic Sound "Yellow Sea Years" This is Peruvian Psych-Rock-Soul recorded between 1968 and 1971. It's a little bit Traffic meets Santana during the summer solstice at Machu-Picchu. Don't let the summer solstice thing fool you though, you'll love it year around.

Until Again,

Raven