New internet cafe opens in underground marketplace

A.F.P. has opened the doors to The Writer’s Lounge, an internet café and multimedia workshop in The Underground Marketplace. Conveniently located in downtown Ashland, the A.F.P. Writer’s Lounge joins several other established businesses in an area teeming with energy. Known to locals as the home of the Anubis body piercing salon and tattoo shop, as well as Los Gordos Mexican Grill, colorful personalities abound in this spirited atmosphere. The Divine Cup Espresso Bar lives up to its name, offering exquisite beverages just steps from the Writer’s Lounge. Serving healthy Mexican fare and local microbrews on tap, Los Gordos Mexican Grill also sponsors a lively open mic every Wednesday night where the performances are always worth the cover price, and it’s free.

Always a center of activity, the Writer’s Lounge encourages you to stop by any time and see what’s new. Pick up an issue of the Ashland Free Press, check your email, or post pictures of yourself making kissy faces at your cat on myspace.com. It’s the place to come to for the latest in local and global news, conspiracy theories, extraterrestrial encounters, etc.

Open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm every day except Sunday, the cost of computer access at the writer’s lounge is $8.00 per hour. In a self serve environment, all computers run the latest software. Color inkjet printer, scanner, cd burners, and many other tools make the writer’s lounge a well equipped multimedia center suitable for a variety of uses. If you need help using a computer, an assistant is available after 4:00 pm. For seniors and students the Writer’s Lounge offers a 25% discount.

-J. Carreon