Coffee House’s new location in Vitanza Commons didn’t change the fact that this event was the place to be to see students perform on Sept. 19.

The new setting for the event was welcome by the students and the performers. The Office of Mission and Ministry had a lot of help coordinating the change.

“Getting all the donations, it’s a long process we start planning a month ahead of time,” said Team Coordinator of Mission and Ministry and senior Alexa Serrecchia.

Coffee House opened with a group from India, Nine is Mine. Nine is Mine travel around the world speaking in one voice for every child to enjoy basic health care and quality education. The group of young Indian children played catchy tunes and the audience clapped their hands to the rhythm.

As their performance came to close, they asked to be followed on Facebook to support their cause and jokingly said they expect to see a hundred more “likes.”

Coffee House brought some new and returning talent to the stage including senior Tyler Conroy. Conroy’s return to the stage had an immediate positive response from his Iona fans.

In the second act, freshman Jonathan Petteruti recited a poem he wrote.

Other performances at the event included a salsa dance by Carlos Babodilla and Jelanie Vega in the latter half of the second act.

Serrecchia also took her place on stage singing to the crowd.

Even newcomers loved it. “This is my first time at the Coffee House and I definitely want to go again,” said junior Diana Brescia.

“This was one of the strongest talents,” said senior Briana Luca who has been to every Coffee House during her time at Iona.