(SPOT.ph) If you're into local music and/or art, many a Friday night of the past few years was likely spent hanging out at Conspiracy Garden Café. The Quezon City resto-bar-gallery served more than just booze and good ol' Filipino fare (with a picturesque garden area to boot!); they were also a site for gigs with local musicians, performances with spoken-word artists, and more that kept Manila's arts and culture scene alive. Add to that the fact that they'd have works of art on display around their premises, and you see why Conspiracy—also called Conspi—was a popular place to converge among students and members of the art, literature, and music community. Keep those memories close to your hearts, Spotters, as Conspiracy has officially closed their doors for good.
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Hold on to those memories, as Conspiracy Garden Cafe is now closed:
Conspiracy held their final live performance just yesterday, July 31, and broadcasted this live on Facebook. "Last live… And last night at this place," the bar writes. "After 19 years, Conspi bids farewell. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat."
The café-bar was established by musicians Gary Granada, Noel Cabangon, Joey Ayala, Bayang Barrios, Cookie Chua, and Cynthia Alexander in 2003. Over the years it's come to be a haven among visual artists, writers, musicians, and activists that have lent their talents to helping keep Conspiracy alive and kicking. Fingers crossed that this isn't the last for the venerable dining spot.
For more information, check out Conspiracy Garden Cafe's Facebook page.
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