en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A9_Caf%C3%A9 UCSD wants to kill it every few years because of some bureaucratic/bullshit reason. its a very nice place to visit if youre ever in sd, not sure of its stability right now as theyve had trouble last year and a brick smashed into their entrance etc etc but i know there are pages/petitions out there. During the 1980s, collective members began to host reggae and punk rock shows, and in the 1990s, the space became an internationally recognized staple of the hardcore/punk/post-punk/indie rock scene. Today, the Che operates primarily as a venue for a variety of musical genres, many based around the DIY ethic, and is an on-and-off again vegan cafe and catering operation. It also acts as a resource for the music and art departments on campus through hosting art shows, performances and film screenings. In the spring of 2000, UCSD attempted to close the space by changing the locks without members consent, resulting in a lock-in by members and supporters. [...] Following the lock-in, the university tried to force the Ché to hire security guards for every show, but it was later ruled that the university did not have such authority under the 1993 Memorandum of Understanding between the co-ops and the university.
Posted on: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 20:47:49 +0000