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Business is buzzing at Bee and Blossom Main street shop is a real 'honey By Kathleen Szmit Manwaring kmanwaring@barnstablepatriot.com KATHLEEN SZMIT MANWARING PHOTO IT'S TEA TIME! - Don't be late for your very important date at Bee and Blossom, where you'll love sampling sweet treats , tempting teas, and heavenly homemade honey. If April showers bring May flowers then May flowers must bring...No , not Pilgrims. Bees! Before you grab your swatters, note that these bees are honey bees, busily making honey for patrons of-Main Street's newest shop, Bee and Blossom. Located in an ideal spot at 675 Maia St.,Bee and Blossom is the brainchild of budding entrepre- neur,Lou Anne Colombo. "I really do like the location," she said. "I'm visible on all sides." The combination floral shop, tearoom, honey haven, and gift emporium emerged from Co- lombo's love of beekeeping and flowers and a desire to create a business that entwined the two. "I've been aflorist for many years and also a beekeeper," she said. "It's a cross pollination." Visitors to Colombo's cheery shop will have a lovely time Angering over the multitude of fresh flowers and plants inseveral shades of green.Fromtinytopiar- ies to spectacular arrangements, all avenues are covered. Those in need of a special-oc- casion gift, or simply something for themselves, willfind an array of floral-themed items including photo frames, gift boxes,jewelry, heavenly perfumes, accessories, and stationery. Tea is also an important ele- ment of Bee and Blossom. Not only do they sell subtly aromatic blends from Tea Forte, which come in their own silk infusers, but Bee and Blossom also has a cozy little cafe tucked into its back corner. Delectable baked goods such as scones, flourless chocolate torte , biscotti, muffins and cook- ies are available for the desirous. Be sure to sample them with a cup of samovartea. "Samovartea is tea that is made in a samovar," said Colombo. "The Samovar heats the water to the perfect temperature for tea." Of course, what pairs better with tea than honey? Visitors to Bee and Blossom will soon learn that honey iswhat the shop is all about. From Lou Anne's own sweet golden syrup made with honey from her own bees, to a wonderful variety of honey products, Bee and Blossom has it all. Burn a candle made from real beeswax or soothe your skin by washing with soap made with honey, proven to be an excellent moisturizer.Kids and adultsalike can watch as honey ismade right on the premises. Because bees and beekeeping are so important to Colombo there are numerous displays throughout the store that pro- vide information on the benefits of honey, aswellaswhat beekeep- ing involves. For those who wish to delve further into the realm of royal jelly (bee food proven to improve one's health) , Colombo not only stocks beekeeping information and supplies, she plans to hold talks as well. "I am trying to promote bee culture by offering to help people become beekeep- ers," she said. For flower lovers the shop plans to hold floral arranging classes, and for tea connoisseurs, after- noon teas willbe held at the main table inside the shop. This afternoon , Colombo cel- ebrates her move to Main Street with an opening party from 3 to 6 p.m. The shop will serve complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres while Lou Colombo, Dick Johnson and Joe Delaney provide musical entertainment. If you can't make it, don't fret. At the end of the month Bee and Blossom'shours willbe extended to 8a.m. until 6p.m. and the cafe will expand its menu to include sandwiches.Don't forget to treat yourself to adecadent chocolate truffle with honey essence for dessert. Lou Anne looks forward to meetingeveryone. "Thisis some- thing I've always wanted to do," she said, happily buzzing back to work. Bee and Blossom is located at 675 Main St. just before the rotary. For hours and information,call 508-771-3345. Swing to the action at the Island Merchant Saturdays at The Island Mer- chant, 10 Ocean St. in Hyannis, feature either a DJ or an '80s theme; call for schedule. Wednes- days in May feature an early show at 7 p.m. with Chandler Travis & Modern Maturity and an open mic at 9:30. OnThursdays,there isjazz piano with Mike Brooke from 8 to 10 p.m. (no cover). Sara Leketa & Friends play original acoustic rock at 10 p.m. on Fridays. On May 13 Smooch Paywellperforms authentic blues. May 27 is poetry night from 4 to 6 p.m. HannaH Fusion Bar and Bistro The bar and bistro at 615 Main St. in Hyannis offers live entertain- ment. Acoustics with Syndicate is up on Fridays, Mark Henessey on Saturdays and the Simpson Brothers on Sundays. Tunes at the RooBar The RooBar Restaurant, 586 Main St. in Hyannis, has entertainment nightly, Thursdays through Sundays. Live entertainment on Main Street Chauncy 's Restaurant and Lounge at Heritage Hotel on Main Street features live entertainment every weekend with complimen- tary hors d'oeuvres from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 508-833-0087. Entertainment's on tap at British Beer Company The British Beer Company, 412 Main St. in Hyannis, has live en- tertainment. All shows begin at 9 p.m. Syndicate is up on May 14 and again on May 18. On May 12, Sister Cheryl plays. Five to the Face performs on May 13. There's a Zodiac Lunch Bunch on May 19 and on the 20th Stomp 86 is up. Fresh Ketch Live entertainment or karaoke is available at Fresh Ketch,462 Main Street in Hyannis, Wednesday through Sunday from 9 on. Grille 16 Every Friday night at 8:30 p.m. Mark Hennessy &the Slackers are up at Grille 16 on Main Street in Hyannis.Jack LeydenandAccent perform onSaturday nights.There are wine tastings every Friday night from 5 to 6:30. Perils of the sea at Maritime Museum The Cape Cod Maritime Mu- seum, 135 South St. in Hyannis, is open Thursday through Satur- day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. A new exhibit, "For Those in Peril on the Sea," is on display as well as the ongoing construction of a replica of the 1886 Crosby Catboat , Sarah. Admission is free to $5. Take the Hyanms-JFK family compound walk Walk Hyannis and enjoy ocean views on a 10K jaunt beginning at the Heritage House Hotel , 259 Main St. in Hyannis. Walk sponsored by the Walk 'n Mass Volkssport Club. Start times are daily sunrise to sunset. Informa- tion: 508-775-7000. The Garden Club of Hyannis The Garden Club of Hyannis (GCFM-NGC) meets the third Tuesday of the month at the Federated Church of Hyannis,320 Main St., at noon. The public is welcome for a small donation. Weekly films and food The Island Merchant, 10Ocean St. in Hyannis, has screenings of popular films every Tuesday evening. 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