Boxley’s in downtown North Bend is a great local restaurant but also an incredible jazz club that is getting regional and national attention both for its good music and for the tremendous work it is doing with and for local youth in music. Boxley’s gives our kids the opportunity to play jazz and learn from professional musicians, many of whom have played with some of the jazz greats. Nationally, there is interest in replicating what is happening here, in other communities across the country.

Boxley’s is run by the nonprofit Boxley’s Music Fund. It’s been a tough year or so for restaurant businesses in general. This year, the city of North Bend will begin work on the main drag; it will be disruptive to local businesses, including Boxley’s. The end result will be nice, but it is a hit that businesses don’t need right now, particularly Boxley’s. We are asking that between now and the month’s end, you consider eating at Boxley’s at least once or twice.  There is music every night. If you want to talk, consider sitting in the bar. If you like the music, sit in the main dining room. It helps if you can make a reservation ahead of time; it’s easy to do online at www.boxleysplace.com/web.

Even better, consider becoming a member of the Boxley’s Music Fund. See the website for information.

It’s actually a really great deal and everybody wins.

As I said, from the start, Boxley’s is both a local restaurant with good food (try the chicken marsala, a melt-in-your-mouth favorite) and a community treasure worth supporting.

Please come on down, so Boxley’s and its amazing impulse can thrive!

Winnie and Jane Ellen Seymour

Ken and Karon Paauw

North Bend residents