James Madison University - Bluestone Schoolmaam Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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Yes JMU, there is a night life in Harrisonburg. This area is alive and hopping with a number of hotspots for those tired of going to Greek parties or playing Quarters in their rooms. The most accessible is JM ' s Pub and Deli, conveniently located across from campus. Boasting a new addition, JM ' s has only been around for three years, yet it has attracted a large following of good-time-seeking students in that short time. Main attractions include a new dance floor, a D.J., video games, a deli, and theme nights including Ladie ' s Night, Cup Night, and Sponsor Night. The largest of Harrisonburg ' s entertainment establishments is Scotland Yard. Accomodating bigger-name bands with its spacious stage and dance floor, Scotland Yard is a favorite of both the Greeks and the New Wavers. This converted warehouse has the largest seating capacity with two levels of tables and plenty of standing room. Thursday is a big crowd-drawing night, when TKE sponsors popular bands. If cowboy boots and tight jeans are more your style, then come on down to the Branding Iron, a country and western theme bar. Just opened last year, the Branding Iron ' s pride and joy is a ' riding bull which is popular with both the guys and the gals. Other attractions include happy hours, dancing, and College Night on Wednesdays sponsored by Theta Chi. Next door is the Elbow Room, or the Bow Room as students affectionately refer to it. And on a good night, expect to find little more than elbow room. Its foremost attractions include popular bands (both local and Testing his bull-riding skills, a brave buckaroo holds onto the mechanical bull for dear life at the Branding Iron. Attracting a diverse croud, jo ' s offers eats, drinks, and a great launch pad for new musical groups. The sign at J.. M. ' s changes regularly, boasting daily and nightly specials. A J ' i A w rw - A TONITE BOOMER NITE DELIVERY AM 0 lAM 18 Hotspots

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Spring in a Box (1) Having nothing but a good time, this Spring Fever fanatic, Scott Rhome, throws hoops for the big prize. (2) Rocking a capacity crowd in Godwin ' , Mark Helms of the Space Sharks entertains party-goers in flamboyant Mick Jagger-like style. The sun wasn ' t shining in Harrisonburg on April 17, but there was a heckuva party inside Godwin Hall! Because rain showers threatened JMU ' s annual outdoor celebration of spring, Godwin Hall served as substitute host for the sizzling party of students, primed for warmer weather. Even without sunshine, 8000 JMU students wouldn ' t allow Spring Fever to be cancelled with their own biological thermostats climbing to unseasonably warm degrees. Students were ready to celebrate — the spirit of spring enhanced party fever transforming Godwin Hall into a box of sunshine. Imaginations were intensified by an assortment of alcoholic beverages. Godwin Hall was more than a gym, it became blue sky and green grass to those who consumed the most potent drinks. Students pursued the challenges set forth by various clubs ' carnival array of games and D-Hall ' s eats. Catching sight of friends out of hibernation, students reheated relationships and caught up on gossip frozen by the winter months. The music of the Space Sharks bounced off the gym walls energizing everyone with rock-n-roll. A couple of beers, some rousing tunes, and anybody ' s head would buzz. (At least until the glaring morning sun shines in bleary eyes!) Spring Fever 1982 will be remembered as the year springtime came in a box, but at JMU, all it takes is a few beers and some good music to make the sun shine anywhere! ♦ Spring Fever 17

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H ' burg Hotspots (1) Cramming students into J.M. ' s is a lot easier with the new dance floor space, but wall-hugging crowds still exist. (2) Downtown Harrisonburg 1940 — cruising the city in Dade: Chevy. Madison women occasionally got the opportunity to attend a restaurant or see a flick. regional), dancing on the tables, and Friday afternoon happy hours. If you want a little more room, try the Other Place, which also specializes in live bands. Another possibility is Spanky ' s. Known mostly for its sandwiches, wines and cheeses, Spanky ' s now offers beer specials, and theme nights like Mexican Night. The easy-going atmosphere can make for a mellow evening of drinking and talking. Next door is Jo ' s, a restaurant and lounge, which offers live entertainment on a much smaller scale. Jo ' s, which serves both beer and liquor, also has the me nights, such as Men ' s Night, and Amateur Night, where any Jo can go up on stage to perform. If you ' re looking for a classier place to socialize, try Belle Meade Lounge, complete with dance floor and D.J.; Christopher ' s Lounge and Tavern on the Square: or a happy hour at the Sheraton Lounge, featuring hot hors d ' oeuvres. Partying on-campus is more convenient and cheaper, but a night on the town offers a greater variety of places to get-down and down some cold ones while mingling with new faces in the crowd. ♦ Hotspots 19