NEWS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – 1.22.25

Upcoming Changes to Offerings, Services, and Hours of Operation: After a great deal of discussion and reflection over the past few weeks, a number of changes to offerings and services are being made here at The VU. While we are aware that there will be no small amount of disappointment accompanying these changes, these decisions were not made lightly or without ample consideration. But in an effort to manage staff needs, economic realities, and the nature of our very peculiar business, we are electing to pare down our overall enterprise:

– Food Preparation: Our last day of baked good offerings will be Sunday, February 2nd. Between now and then, some commonly served items may not be available, but we’ll do our best to keep things in stock while supplies last.
– Seating: Though the counter tops may remain until new display shelving is obtained, The VU will no longer offer seating starting on Wednesday, February 5th.
– Private Events: Due to changes in the use and arrangement of our cafe-adjacent unit (which includes the screening room area), private events of any size are no longer possible in the foreseeable future. 
– Member Screenings: Member screenings will still be offered twice a week to active media subscribers, but will no longer take place on Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. Instead, member screenings will take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. starting in February.
– New Hours: The VU will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, while still being closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
– Drink Menus: Outside of a few minor changes to prices and offerings, The VU drink menus will remain as they are. Staple items will continue to be available throughout normal operating hours, and we’ll continue to offer monthly and seasonal specials to the best of our ability.

It remains possible that some of these changes may end up being temporary, but we will be treating them as permanent for all intents and purposes. And though we are well aware that these changes might seem like cause for concern, please trust that we are just doing what we think is best in the aggregate for our customers, our staff, and the present and future vitality of The VU.

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The Substance
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Memoir of a Snail
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