University of Wisconsin Eau Claire - Periscope Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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a great place to play Sneakers Sneakers is here! newly raised drinking age, With it stained-glass windows, polished oak bar, and impressive audio and lighting systems, Eau Claire's newest and only non-alcoholic night spot puts most of its alcohol-offering counterparts to shame. Sneakers was designed with the student in mind.” said Scott Brown, who designed the elaborate lighting and sound systems. He added that that means all students, not just the younger crowd, and inspite of Sneakers upper-campus location, many upperclassmen are willing to make the trek up the hill, Brown believes, due to the nice atmosphere and food and drink specials. Still, Sneakers’ greatest attraction lies in offering underage students a place not unlike Water Street establishments to lead their social lives. With the weekends at Sneakers tend to be lively. Between 350 and 500 people pass through the doors each evening. It’s packed by nine o’clock,” said sophomore Chris Tobal-sky. You can’t find a table, and you can't fit another person on the dance floor. But Sneakers is not just a place for weekend evenings. Students who are weary of dining hall food can get together with friends and use their food cards toward pizza, sandwiches, or a variety of munch-ies. There are foosball tables and dart machines for relieving tension after a long day of studying, and a big screen television for a break from the 12-inch black and white in your dorm room. Lori Knope t jiwc Hendrickson and Mall Slota lind an alternative loan afternoon ot »ludy ing. n phMo . I'tftll 16 campus events

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T entertainment in a coffee house atmosphere HE CABIN Janet McLaughlin lends emotion to her Cabin performance. Bv day if is a place to relax or study with friends, its red-and-white checked tablecloths strewn with open books, empty popcorn bags and cans of soda. At night it is UWEC’s answer to the coffeehouse. Candles propped in wax-dripped wine bottles lend light and atmosphere as patrons sip wine and beer and enjoy genuine coffeehouse entertainment. The Cabin Cafe in Davies Center hosts free performances every weekend ranging from professional talent to campus and local performers, from jazz, folk and blues musicians to comedians and storytellers. One Thursday a month is devoted to an open poetry and prose reading sponsored by UWEC's literary magazine. None of The Above (N.O.T.A.), and open stage opportunities are provided throughout the semester for campus and area talent. The twenty-one acting members of the University Activities Commission’s Cabin Committee are responsible for selecting and contracting performers, operating light and audio systems, and producing and managing every performance. The fall '86 Cabin season was an active and diverse one, kicked off with a music and comedy performance by professional entertainers John Smith and Hans Mayer. Nashville-based singer and songwriter Janet McLaughlin made her debut Cabin performance in mid-Ocober, giving three coffeehouse concerts featuring original songs as well as music by such artists as James Taylor, Billy Joel, and Emmy Lou Harris. Jim Pellingcr, first-prize winner in UW-Madison’s “Starbound ’85 talent contest appeared Nov. 6-8. His show features music ranging from rock to jazz and songs by talented, lesser known writers. A UWEC alumnus returned to the Cabin stage in late November as half of the new musical duo, Moulin Rouge. Music graduate Julie Schrocdcr performed on synthesizer, flute and piano while partner Mark Paffrath played guitar, mandolin, and violin. The final performance of the fall Cabin season was presented by Ryan Peterman, a Chicago-born singer-guitarist. Also performing on harmonica, banjo, and synthesizer, Peterman entertained the crowd with songs from the 1920’s to the present bearing titles such as “Fast Fried Food” and “Livin’ on the Moon”. In addition to the various musical performances, Midwestern poet William Kloefkorn gave a reading of his work, Nov. 5. NOT A sponsored the event. Lori Knope Mikki Firkus and Jenny Slock find ike Cabin an ideal place lor munching and studying without the none ul the Blu gold Room 18 campus events