From Bruce, Trudy, Silvia, Elaine, and Ian

Board of Directors – 5C Cultural Center and Managers of 5C Cafe

We apologize for not getting back to you sooner.

Here’s an update on 5C’s sixteen-year legal battle:

On November 17, 2011, following four days of testimony a jury recognized that we have been wronged and awarded us $707,000.

Of course, what we really wanted was to get back our sixteen years in the form of an extended lease.

Then on March 8, 2012 Judge Eileen Rakower ordered a new trial saying that the jury’s verdict “is contrary to the weight of the evidence.” In other words, the jury that included a brain surgeon did not know what they were doing!

Yet we are positive and have reached out to the landlord for a new lease as settlement to avoid a re-trial.

On the brighter side:

We are spring cleaning and sprucing up 5C

Better lighting, wifi, more seating…

Re-open soon with same loving service and more inspiring performances!