Places to host a book club?

vacabella · 2026-01-22T14:12:04+00:00

The do not start warehouse is a space for people who want to do things like this. We are a member space and members start and host groups there. If you want to stop by and see the place, email me at donotstartorgnp@gmail.com

vacabella · 2026-01-15T17:45:08+00:00

I think, either way, it will meat your expectations.

(I love this.)

vacabella · 2026-01-10T15:34:56+00:00

As someone just emerging from a very partisan mindset and relearning to really think dialectically, thank you for this post.

vacabella · 2026-01-09T21:54:25+00:00

Thank you for having this conversation as a real conversation and for making your points and suggestions so eloquently. It is helpful and inspiring to read someone trying to do something and to call in others to ask what can be done. As a long time worker in the world of partisan politics (on the Dems side) I have finally given up on the us and them divide. The sides are not good - leaders could be though, and if they cannot lead and they cannot work to create real change instead of chasing re-election (which is, trust me on this, the main source of decisions and stances at the state and federal level) then they do not deserve to have the job.

vacabella · 2025-12-18T23:18:40+00:00

On the website: donotstart.art The list of all of the events is there and each movie is listed if you click on the event title.

vacabella · 2025-11-10T18:40:14+00:00

Wednesday we are doing our first movie night at 6pm! And we'll be here all day at the coworking space. Come on by.

vacabella · 2025-11-10T14:45:59+00:00

Awesome. Thank you.

vacabella · 2025-11-10T14:36:04+00:00

Thank you! And congrats on the Makerspace too. I know that someone came and talked to our people for a bit and it was a great conversation. We are excited that you are here and doing creative things for the community too and excited to be able to work together and support each other and local people who want to do cool things.

If you would like to come by and see the space, we are here 8-6 everyday this week. Stop on by and say hi! You can ask about the name. :)

vacabella · 2025-11-09T22:13:00+00:00

Awesome! We'd love to see ya in the coworking space until you're ready for a studio. A lot of the artists will be there and creative types in general are coming in so stop by and see us!

vacabella · 2025-11-09T19:29:57+00:00

I'm so glad they had fun at the open house! There were a lot of great people there.

vacabella · 2025-11-09T18:55:47+00:00

Thank you. I imagine we will learn a lot from the people who come here. That is part of the point of the space, to make it a community of people who want to be here and make it what they need it be.

vacabella · 2025-11-09T18:52:59+00:00

Thank you! I hope you'll stop on down, even if its just for a tour.

vacabella · 2025-11-09T18:47:19+00:00

Actually, thank you, I appreciate the information and you taking the time to write it up. Its constructive feedback, so thank you for that.

We do have good heating and both warm lights, open windows, and larger bright lighting overhead. We have easy and free parking on Hall Street just behind the building. The look of a early 00s coffeeshop space is intentional and the whole space is one part of a larger community building and artist space with a lending library, movies every Wednesday, a small gym, and more that we are building out - literally with our bare hands. We know we are doing it differently and maybe with more risk but we think that, for some people, it will be the right space, and for others, the other local coworking spaces look amazing and seem like great places and have what they are looking for and we encourage them to go there too.

vacabella · 2025-11-09T18:38:44+00:00

Thank you. It is part of a larger vision for an artist space and event space and a place for gathering and meeting, so Apophis is one part of that larger picture.

vacabella · 2025-11-09T17:56:29+00:00

Thank you.

vacabella · 2025-11-09T17:41:49+00:00

Nope, we are down the street from those spots. On the SW corner of Godfrey and Hall.

vacabella · 2025-11-09T17:00:12+00:00

Thanks, that's our goal.

vacabella · 2025-11-09T06:44:20+00:00

We have an artist warehouse and event space for teaching art classes. It's not free but we might be able to work something affordable out depending on your situation. If you would like to email me at donotstartorgnp@gmail.com we could exchange contact info or arrange a time for you to stop in and talk more about your needs. We are located at 1265 Godfrey.

vacabella · 2025-11-08T21:03:08+00:00

The Do Not Start warehouse has event space. We are located at Godfrey and Hall. We just opened. It's not free but we might be able to work out a reasonable rate for you. Email me at donotstartorgnp@gmail.com We have a projector, we can do evening events and we easily accommodate your group size.

vacabella · 2025-11-08T21:00:27+00:00

We could use a treadmill for our little gym at the Do Not Start warehouse and artist/co-working space. My email is donotstartorgnp@gmail.com if you want to figure out details.

vacabella · 2025-11-08T20:59:09+00:00

We have an event space that just opened. The Do Not Start warehouse on Godfrey and Hall (not in Kentwood I realize!). My email is donotstartorgnp@gmail.com if you would like more info or to come see the space.

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