BTB Reader Jeff McCullough first tipped us to the fact that Burien Press, located at 423 152nd Street SW (across from the City Hall/Library) was burglarized overnight.

“It’s important that crimes like this are made public and that the perpetrators are caught,” Jeff said via email. ”We’ve seen crimes like this happen too often in Burien and these acts are the same ones that will force businesses to leave our community. This is a reminder to everyone of the importance of supporting our favorite local shops and restaurants.”

Adds Burien Press co-owner Erin Williamson:

“Although it is disheartening when malicious individuals attack independent, family-owned small businesses, this incident did nothing but reinforce our belief that Burien is a wonderful and supportive community and we are lucky to be here. We are grateful to our staff and customers who make even the difficult days rewarding.”

While we have no other specifics about the crime, and are aware that this is an ongoing police investigation, we wanted to spread the word since BP has been a longtime Advertiser, and we’d like to let our Readers know that now might be a good time to frequent them for your next cuppa coffee.

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Open seven days a week from 6 a.m. – 8 p.m., Burien Press is located in the heart of the Town Square District at 423 SW 152nd Street, across from the city hall/library building.

Make a note to attend ‘Sing & Sketch,’ a public event for Art, music and coffee lovers. Artists are encouraged to come and take advantage of the chance to do some figural painting and drawing, Musicians to share their latest creations or to enjoy the chance to play with a group, and everyone else to enjoy an evening of community, music and fine coffee. What could be better?

First opened in spring of 2009, Burien Press is a family-owned venture that “hopes to bring fine coffee, fine print –in the form of a diverse periodical selection, great local art and many conversations to Burien’s thriving community.”

Burien Press proudly features farm direct Caffe Vita coffee, handcrafted sandwiches from Domovoi Happy Foods, organic pasties from Macrina Bakery and delicious High 5 Pies.

“Whether you’re leaving the Burien area to head to Seattle or you are making the trek down the freeway, Burien Press is an easy stop because we are located just off 1st Ave, 509 and 518,” reads a statement on their website. “There is plenty of parking for cars and those wonderful inventions called bicycles.”

“We want Burien to be a place where art is prevalent and enjoyed. That’s why when we planned to set up shop, we designed a setting that would allow for art to be displayed and enjoyed while not inhibiting our guest’s space. We think that the simplicity of our modern shop allows the art to stand out on its own and we hope you will to. We like to bring in new artists often so check back soon for a preview!”

If you’re looking for a place to start or to hang out for a while, or to use their always-on FREE wifi, head on in, but be sure to Print Their Coupon first! Burien Press also rents out for private parties.

Burien Press is located at 423 152nd Street SW, Burien, WA. 98166.

Their website is www.burienpress.com and their phone number is (206) 453-5412. You can also email them at burienpress@gmail.com. You can also “Like” them on Facebook here or follow them on Twitter here.

Burien-area Artist Shelli Park will be holding an Opening Reception for her artwork at Burien Press this Saturday, July 9th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

“I am excited to announce that my art will be hanging in Burien Press, my favorite local coffee shop, over the summer,” Shelli said in an email. “Please come celebrate the opening with me this Saturday, July 9th from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.”

Burien Press Coffee is located at 423 SW 152nd Street; (206) 453-5412; www.burienpress.com

I hope to see you all soon!!

- Shelli

Our friends at Burien Press will be holding an opening reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Saturday night (May 14) for noted local artist Sam Sneke, who many of our Readers may recall from his graffiti-styled mural he painted during the 2008 Strawberry Festival.

If you can’t attend the opening, Sneke’s work will be on display at Burien Press through July 7th.

Burien Press is located at 423 SW 152nd Street, across from the library/city hall.

Here are some pics of Sneke’s work (see more on his Facebook Page) to give you a flavor of his style:

BTB Advertiser Burien Press will be hosting “Process Paintings,” a new art exhibit featuring oil paintings by local artist Garreth Schuh, which will open with a reception this Saturday, Jan. 8th at 6pm.

Everyone is invited to join Mr. Schuh and members of the community as they raise their coffee cups and toast a new year full of exciting arts events in Burien.

Burien Press is located at 423 SW 152nd Ave in downtown Burien, just across the street from city hall and the main library.

According to the good folks at Burien Press:

Garreth Schuh grew up in a rural area south of Seattle where he spent a lot of time with his grandparents who farmed, made things by hand and lived a rich, but frugal life. Mr. Schuh’s grandmother introduced him to oil painting and the “matter-of-fact” portrayal of her subjects stayed with him as he matured. Garreth Schuh studied art and architecture through college and he obtained a Master’s Degree in the mid-1980s in Philadelphia. He built a career around a parallel focus on creating art and architecture and though he left that rural life behind, he has always felt the pull of the lessons of his childhood and a connection to his grandparents’ generation.

In the early 1990s Garreth Schuh became disabled which dramatically changed every aspect of his life. He has been fortunate to be able to rebuild my life around the limitations of a wheelchair, and now finds that the inspiration for making art, and living life in general, is an effort to stay connected to his grandparents and their generation’s resourceful way of life. Many of the paintings in the Process Paintings exhibit recall his childhood experiences with them, the things they taught, and landscapes, people or creatures from those years. Mr. Schuh’s disability profoundly limits his options to engage the world physically, but painting his memories of that robust rural life keeps him tangibly connected to his grandparents and gives my life balance.

Burien Press is locally-owned and operated and open seven days a week from 6am – 8pm.

In addition to hosting gallery-style art shows, the Burien Press also hosts a monthly Sing & Sketch event on the second Thursday of every month and supports the growing arts community in Burien.

For more information, check out their website here.

The Burien Arts Association is hosting another “Sing & Sketch” tonight (Thursday, Mar. 11th) at BTB Advertiser Burien Press.

According to Erin Williamson:

“Relax at the Burien Press while enjoying a terrific cup of joe & delectable pastries, pies and sandwiches.“

Here are the details:

WHAT: “Sing & Sketch” music/art party.

WHEN: Thursday, Mar. 11th, from 6pm–8pm.

WHERE: Burien Press, located at 423 SW 152nd Street in downtown Burien (across from the new City Hall/Library); phone: 206-453-5412.

COST: No cover, just bring your creativity or your interest in watching/listening.

INFO: From a poster:

Come enjoy a song and art circle!

For the Musicians: Share you latest songwriting creation or just play an old favorite while others join in.

For the Visual Artists: Enjoy the chance to do some figural drawing or painting while listening to live music.

For Everyone, art and music appreciators alike: Relax at the Burien Press while enjoying a terrific cup of joe & delectable pastries, pies and sandwiches.

Poster Art by John Unbehend

BROUGHT TO YOU BY BURIEN ARTS & Burien Press

For more Information contact: burienarts.org

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The Burien Arts Association is hosting their second “Sing & Sketch” tonight (Thursday, Feb. 11th) at BTB Advertiser Burien Press.

According to Erin Williamson:

“Folks who show up will get a free slice of pie or cake, so even more reason to come!”

Here are the details:

WHAT: “Sing & Sketch” music/art party.

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 11th, from 6pm–8pm.

WHERE: Burien Press, located at 423 SW 152nd Street in downtown Burien (across from the new City Hall/Library); phone: 206-453-5412.

COST: No cover, just bring your creativity or your interest in watching/listening.

INFO: From a poster:

Come enjoy a song and art circle!

For the Musicians: Share you latest songwriting creation or just play an old favorite while others join in.

For the Visual Artists: Enjoy the chance to do some figural drawing or painting while listening to live music.

For Everyone, art and music appreciators alike: Relax at the Burien Press while enjoying a terrific cup of joe & delectable pastries, pies and sandwiches.

For More Information contact: burienarts.org

Poster Art by John Unbehend

BROUGHT TO YOU BY BURIEN ARTS & Burien Press

Along with Burien Arts, BTB Advertiser Burien Press is holding a unique “Sing & Sketch” party this Saturday, Nov. 7th from 6pm to 8pm at their coffeeshop at 423 SW 152nd.

Here are the details:

WHAT: SING & SKETCH At BURIEN PRESS

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 7th from 6pm – 8pm

WHERE: Burien Press, located at 423 SW 152nd in Burien (across from Town Square)

INFO: There is no cover charge; from their poster:

Come enjoy a song and art circle!

For the Musicians: Share you latest songwriting creation or just play an old favorite while others join in.

For the Visual Artists: Enjoy the chance to do some figural drawing or painting while listening to live music.

For Everyone, art and music appreciators alike: Relax at the Burien Press while enjoying a terrific cup of joe & delectable pastries, pies and sandwiches.

For More Information contact: info@burienarts.org

Poster Art by John Unbehend

BROUGHT TO YOU BY BURIEN ARTS & Burien Press

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There’s nothing like curling up with a newspaper and a cup o’ joe at your neighborhood (and we do mean neighborhood) coffee shop.

That combination has sprung forth on SW 152nd, across from the new library and city hall, in the form of Burien Press, our latest advertiser.

We welcome them aboard the B-Town Blog, and we love the double-entendre of their name, expressed in their slogan: Fine coffee, fine print.

Hence the newspapers and magazines from around the country easily found at the newly-built shop, which also features free wi-fi and lots of electrical outlets, perfect for those who prefer to read things like local blogs.

Co-owners are husband and wife Mark Kearns and Erin Williamson.

“We spent two years looking around Burien for just the right spot,” said Erin, a fourth-generation Burien resident.

Mark did the bulk of the build-out. He’s a carpenter with years of experience with Pacific Studio, where he worked on projects for the Seattle Art Museum, Experience Music Project, and Yellowstone National Park.

The Burien Press interior is warm and smartly designed, featuring fir and other material reclaimed from the site’s demolition. A deck out back provides sunlight and seclusion.

(How non-corporate. Hmmm. We wonder if an international coffee house conglomerate, headquartered in Seattle, might take a clue here. Naaah! They’d never go ‘neighborhood,’ now would they? Just a thought.)

Many of our readers already know Erin. She serves as Executive Director of Burien Arts, which runs the Burien Art Gallery.

Burien Press is not Mark and Erin’s only recent creation. Their son Alder was born just a few weeks ago. His older sister Isla, almost three, couldn’t be more proud.

Alder and Isla. Unique names they are.

“Their names come from my European roots,” said Erin. “Some of my more nearby relatives think we named our kids Beatrice and Ernest!”

Stop by and say Hi (you’ll probably see us, or numerous Burien city employees who frequent the joint). Juices, fresh salads and sandwiches are also available.

Burien Press
423 SW 152nd Street
Burien, WA 98166

Hours: Open daily 6am – 8pm

Phone 206-453-5412

Website: www.burienpress.com

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Our friends Erin and Mark at Burien Press (located at 423 SW 152nd Street, across from the new Town Square/City Hal) are having a “soft opening” Monday and Tuesday of this week, where they’re offering FREE lattes and samples of goodies from 8am to 6pm both days.

Here’s their announcement:

Hello!

The Burien Press is opening the doors for some “public training” tomorrow, May 18, and Tuesday, May 19 from 8-6. Our baristas will be seasoning the machine, dialing in the grind,and practicing their latte art–so stop by for a free drink.

The Burien Press is located at 423 SW 152nd Street, in downtown Burien.

Hope to see you!

According to the staff, Burien Press has also activated their free wi-fi, so if you need a place to sit and surf The B-Town Blog and have some free stuff, get over there!