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A Soulful Surprise in Columbia City — Where Community and Jazz Collide
I stepped out for a breath of fresh air during a break from my wellness work just above Rookies in Columbia City, seeking a moment to reset from the stillness I often create for others. As I strolled toward my neighborhood BECU, something unexpected stopped me mid-step—music.
The sound of live jazz, rich and full, poured into the street like medicine for the spirit. It wasn’t just background sound—it was a feeling. Olympic Coffee Roasting had transformed into a living soundscape, hosting Jazz Night School for a fundraiser that not only lifted notes into the air, but raised the vibration of the entire block.
In a world that often forgets the magic of gathering, this was a moment that reminded me why I chose this community. Here, art is not separate from healing, and music is not separate from movement. Businesses collaborate, uplift, and show up for something greater than themselves.
I returned to my space—with my hands ready to serve and my heart refilled.
Thank you, Olympic Coffee, for anchoring beauty, rhythm, and togetherness in our neighborhood. What you hosted wasn’t just an event—it was a frequency shift. People from across the world should know: Columbia City is where spirit, culture, and community unite.