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Pages 4-5: Downtown entertainment

Page 8: Movie awards preview

Page 11: New Year’s resolutions

Pages 12-13: Winter sports update

Pages 14-15: Local eateries

Pages 16-17: Spring Break

Pages 18-19: Campus recreation

Pages 20-21: Hole-in-the-wall bars

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Patton Alley Pub, located at 313 S. Patton Ave., offers 40 beers on tap and over 100 bottles. The pub frequently hosts live musical acts such as Doug & the SOULar panels, Ben MillerBand, Big Smith, Speakeasy and more.

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By Kaycie SurrellThe Standard

While looking for a break from the hec-tic workweek this new year, considerSpringfield’s growing nightlife entertain-ment including local theaters, concert hallsand smaller venues featuring talented localacts.

Springfield has more to offer than a rea-sonably-sized mall and a large selection offast food restaurants to provide respite from

mind-numbing class schedules and part-time jobs that loom over the heads of manyMissouri State students.

Look no further than downtown Spring-field for an array of venues that likely offersperformances suitable to your personaltastes. If you prefer to catch a play, there areplenty of options there, too, with venues likethe Springfield Contemporary Theatre atthe Vandivort Center or the Springfield Lit-tle Theatre.

The Springfield Little Theatre is thelargest civic theater operation in Missouriand offers a season of nine plays and musi-cals, large enough for thousands of audiencemembers. Promising upcoming productionsinclude “Annie.” The award winning musi-cal will run from Feb. 3 to Feb. 19 with stu-dent ticket prices at $22.

The Springfield Contemporary Theatre

at the Vandivort Center offers a contempo-rary alternative to traditional theater andhas put on productions of “The Rocky Hor-ror Picture Show,” “Reefer Madness” and“Evil Dead: The Musical.” Their currentplay, “The Seafarer,” will run through Jan.22. Tickets run $16 - $22.

The Juanita K. Hammons Hall for thePerforming Arts also offers theatrical enter-tainment ranging from Broadway produc-tions, single performances, dance, children’stheater and an emerging artists concertseries. Missouri State concerts, recitals andlectures are also part of the Hammons Hallperformance schedule. Blue Man Grouptickets go on sale Jan. 20.

The Gillioz Theatre in downtownSpringfield is historically known for its the-atrical performances, movie premiers andVaudeville shows, and, since restoration in

2006, has offered the perfect venue for allkinds of events. Weddings, movies, con-certs, banquets, Broadway productions andmore all call the Gillioz home. Peter Framp-ton will visit the Gillioz on Feb. 27 for athree-hour performance of “FramptonComes Alive!”

For something a little more laid backthat won’t require purchasing tickets inadvance, there are plenty of bars downtownand on historic Commercial Street that keeplocal bands in business.

For two venues in one, visit the HighlifeMartini Lounge or the Outland. Both arelocated on South Ave. and, for a low covercost, you can roam freely between both hotspots. Every Friday, beginning Jan. 20, theDJ’s of Black Box Review will play at theHighlife. Beginning Feb. 10, the second Fri-day of each month will accommodate a

Venues provide avariety of drinksand music


younger crowd with 18 and up nights.Upstairs from the Outland you’ll find the

Outland Ballroom. Many local metal andhip hop acts have graced this stage as well aslarger touring acts like Yo Mama’s Big FatBooty Band and hometown indie heroes,Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin.Patton Alley Pub at 313 S. Patton Ave.

provides a more relaxed environment whereyou can choose from over 40 beers on tapand over 100 bottles for a low price duringtheir generous happy hour or late nighthappy hour. Enjoy performances by Doug& the SOULar Panels every Wednesdayand by popular bluegrass acts like the BenMiller Band, Big Smith, Speakeasy andmore.

Springfield’s longest running musicvenue and blues bar, Nathan P. Murphy’s at218 S. Campbell Ave., offers a classic vin-tage setting with eclectic performances bylocal metal musicians, jazz bands likefavorites SPiNRaD and more includingspoken poetry by Mo Poetry Slam Spring-field.

Just a short drive from downtown you’llfind historic Commercial Street where thecommunity organization for the promotionof local artists, LemonDrop, makes its

home. You’ll also find one of the oldest barsin Springfield—Lindbergs.

Lindbergs Bar boasts performances byThe Cherry Bomb Burlesque, rockabillyand punk bands like St Dallas and the Sin-ners, weekly performances by QuantumGroove, and an exciting array of upcomingevents. Celebrate Mardi Gras on Commer-cial Street with performances at Lindbergsby the Cherry Bombs, the Good Foot and adrag show put on through the Aids Projectof the Ozarks.

LemonDrop works to provide avenuesfor artists to display their work and providesfinancial support to help nurture a creativeculture in and around Springfield. Catchout-of-town metal musicians, The Oppres-sor with ADALIAH and Float Face Downon Friday Jan. 20. Doors open at 6 p.m. Theevent is for all ages and costs $8.

It doesn’t matter what kind of musicyou’re into or if you prefer a play to musicaltheater. There’s something to do just aboutevery night of the week in Springfield if youknow where to look. Don’t spend the semes-ter at home wishing you knew where to gofor some live music or the perfect stage totake your date. Get creative and exploreSpringfield’s burgeoning nightlife.

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Downtown Springfield offers a variety of bars and venues, like Finnegan’s Wake, that-provide customers with all kinds of drinks and music.


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By Karman BowersThe Standard

It’s that time of year again when the stars get all dressed upand walk down a red carpet while we sit at home and gossipabout what they’re wearing. Oh, there are some awards inthere, too.

Out of all the numerous awards, the Golden Globesand Academy Awards are the biggies. With the Gold-en Globes fresh in our minds (aired Sunday, Jan.15) and the Academy Awards still weeks away (Itairs Feb. 26. The nominees are set to beannounced on Jan. 24) we can still ponder someof the nominees, and possibly winners, for thisyear’s awards.

Now, I could be way off, but looking at thenominations for the Golden Globes, there seems tobe five front runners. “The Descendants,” “The Ides ofMarch,” “Moneyball,” “The Artist,” and “Midnight inParis” were all nominated for best picture, best screenplay,all had best actor/actress nominations and four of the fivealso had best director nominations.

My guess is that we’ll see these on the Academy Awardsnominations as well. I was surprised that

“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” didn’t receive a nom-ination for best picture. Rooney Mara got the nomination(no surprise there), but why no best picture? Who knows?Sometimes I just cannot figure out why certain things getnominated. “Avatar,” anyone?

The big question on my mind is whether or not the Acad-emy will stick with their recent trend of nominating ten filmsfor best picture. Perhaps “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”will make that list.

And when will the year come that an animated picture willwin the big prize of Best Picture? “Toy Story 3” should havebeen that film. It was a “kids” film but at the same time, it wasmuch more adult in so many ways. It made us accept the painfultruth that our childhoods were finally over. It should have woneverything.

Unfortunately, there weren’t any animated picturesthis year on that level but there were some good ones. Myvote for best animated would be “Rango” but if the power-house team of Spielberg/Jackson behind “TheAdventures of Tintin” doesn’t bring someawards, I will be very, very shocked.


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Another thing that Inoticed with the nominationsthis year is that Ryan Goslingand George Clooney are hotticket items, especially if theyare together. Gosling got twoactor nominations, one for“The Ides of March” and theother for “Crazy, Stupid,Love.” Plus, as mentionedbefore, “The Ides of March”was nominated for a bunch,including Clooney as director.By the way, “The Descen-dants” is Clooney’s othermovie. If I was placing anybets, it would probably be onthem to win something.The bottom line is there are

always surprises (good andbad) and there are always surethings. If there is a Spielbergfilm out there, it’ll be nominat-ed. If there was an amazingtransformation by anactor/actress, they’ll probablywin. All we can do is sit backand enjoy the show.

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Drama• Best Picture: “TheDescendants”• Best Actress: MerylStreep, “The Iron Lady”• Best Actor: GeorgeClooney, “The Descen-dants”

Comedy/Musical• Best Picture: “TheArtist”• Best Actress: MichelleWilliams, “My Week WithMarilyn”• Best Actor: JeanDujardin, “The Artist”

• Best Animated Feature:“The Adventures of Tintin”• Best Foreign Film: “ASeparation”• Best SupportingActress: Octavia Spencer,“The Help”• Best Supporting Actor:Christopher Plummer,“Beginners”

Movies such as Moneyball (above), starringBrad Pitt, and The Ides of March (right), star-ring Ryan Gosling, could end up with multipleawards. This year’s Academy Awards will beheld on Feb. 26.


By Brandon CorriganThe Standard

The emergence of a brand new yearbrings hope and a fresh start as peopleacross the globe make resolutions to ensurethat the next 12 months are happy andhealthy ones, but with each passing daycomes the demise of countless new year’sresolutions; many die before they are evenstarted. As quickly as they are hatched theyare dispatched to oblivion.In a 2009 study on new year’s resolu-

tions, conducted by researchers at theBritish University of Hertfordshire, 700participants were asked a variety of ques-tions regarding resolutions. The resultsshowed that participants were less than res-olute about their resolutions. About 78 per-cent of those in the study failed to live up totheir resolutions.The failure to fulfill new year’s resolu-

tions has become a topic for scrutiny almostevery year. In 2011, Time Magazine com-piled a list of the Top 10 Commonly BrokenNew Year’s Resolutions:

1. Lose weight and get fit2. Quit smoking3. Learn something new4. Eat healthier and diet5. Get out of debt and save money6. Spend more time with family7. Travel to new places8. Be less stressed9. Volunteer10. Drink less

One problem with resolutions is thatthey lose their luster. They become tiredand ephemeral. For proof, one need notventure any farther than MSU’s PlasterSports Complex.Senior Brandon Miller embarks on a

daily routine to the Health and Fitness Cen-ter, housed on the second level of the com-plex. After having used the facility for fouryears, he concedes that there is no morefrustrating time to work out than duringresolution season.“For the first three weeks after holiday

break, the gym is a madhouse,” Miller said.“It’s so crowded that a 30-minute workoutcan stretch to an hour or longer.“A lot of people don’t know what they’re

doing and just stand around taking upspace,” Miller said. “After those first threeweeks, though, people give up and it settlesdown back to normal.”Miller, a CIS major, is cognizant that

most MSU students can’t afford a personaltrainer, but he believes students shouldlearn about workouts from people withexperience if they want to accomplish theirfitness resolutions. Otherwise, they may beon a treadmill to nowhere.“Students that are new to the gym

should try to find a friend with experienceor talk to a PED instructor who can helpthem create an exercise regimen so they’renot just walking around aimlessly,” Millersaid.The stress of having to create annual res-

olutions – and live up to those expectations– can wear thin on harried students. JuniorMandy Aarns decided to lower her newyear’s resolution standards for 2012.“I decided to give myself a new year’s

resolution that I can actually accomplish,”Aarns said facetiously. “I will read less, puton 30 pounds, watch more TV, drink moreand exercise less.”If MSU students want to sincerely com-

pose and carry out a successful resolution,they should use the most importantresource at their disposal: their university.Students who need help with a fondness

for drinking or addiction to smokes canaccess the Counseling and Testing Centerfor free confidential services. Those aspir-ing for better grades can use the services ofthe Bear CLAW for academic tutoring.Those wanting to become more involvedcan join one of the more than 300 studentorganizations registered with the Office ofStudent Engagement.So, make 2012 the year you actually

accomplish your new year’s resolution. Ifthe Mayans are actually correct about what2012 has in store for us, then you’d betteract soon. This could be your last chance tobring a new year’s resolution to reality.

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Danny Schlink is the owner of The J.O.B. Public House at 319 E. Walnut St. which carriesover 100 different brands of whiskey.

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By Damien M. DiPlacidoThe Standard

With hundreds of restaurants in theSpringfield area, finding a place to eatand get some drinks should never be aproblem. Many people in the campus arealive within walking distance of a numberof local eateries.

The J.O.B. Public House, located at319 E. Walnut St., may very well be oneof downtown’s best kept secrets. OwnerDanny Schlink, along with employeesKevin Schwartz and Jimy Bennett, start-ed the restaurant in the former location ofMerle’s Hotdog Emporium.

In the quaint restaurant, you won’t see

any in-your-face corporate logos, flashylights or even a single television. J.O.B. isdowntown’s comfortable alternative,Schlink said.

“We’re so diverse with our clientele.It’s almost like hip has no age,” Schlinksaid. “We get that multiple crowd, wherethe theater people are stopping by. We get80-year-olds in here banging their headsto Atmosphere.”

J.O.B., which opened on Halloween of2010, boasts a fully stocked bar and akitchen that serves up a wide variety ofsnacks and entrées that will generouslyaccompany any tall glass of suds.

“It’s just a friendly place to come in.College kids can come late. We cook fooduntil midnight,” Schlink said. “We dohappy hour on Wednesday and Thursdaynight.”

Setting foot into the dimly lit but invit-ing bar area can be like taking a trip backin time. The Social House is adorned witha magnificently polished, wooden bar top,sconce lights and chandeliers from the old

The J.O.B. Public Houseis one of many uniqueplaces to find a meal


Landers Theater, and a giant buck’shead that has been looking down atpatrons since the building’s first bar wasestablished, Schlink said.

“We have countless wonderful things,”Schlink said. “For a long time, this placewas called Joe The Antlers, people justcalled it The Antler. We still have theoriginal set of antlers. Our music is neverloud. It’s more of a conversation place.”

As of late, Schlink has aimed to bringback the concept of the pre-prohibitioncocktail, not only with their ingredients,but also with the fashion they’re mixed.J.O.B. prides itself on carrying over 100different brands of whiskey.

“That era was a very affluent time inAmerican culture where people wereenjoying things that tasted good,” Schlinksaid. “There weren’t as many shortcutslike with sodas on guns. Bartenders wererespected in the culinary field, as opposedto just pouring shots.”

Several of the drinks that J.O.B. istrying to reintegrate include stingers, avi-ators and the original Tom Collins.

Schlink plans to cut out the shortcutsof cocktail crafting that he feelshave downplayed the authenticity oftoday’s drinks. He intends to eliminatethe sour mix from the bar guns, limit theuse of flavored vodkas and use fresh juiceas opposed to juice from concentrate.

“Tom Collins sour mix used to be

made with mineral water, a squeeze oflemon and simple syrup, not that tartlemonade stuff from the gun,” Schlinksaid. “It’s delicious. It’s the most refresh-ing thing. It puts gin in a new category.”

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By Dayle DugginsThe Standard

Fifty-nine days are all that stand betweenMissouri State students and one of college’smost beloved holidays and traditions, thecrown jewel of college vacations: springbreak.

Whether you’re heading to the beach, onan alternative spring break or somewhereinternational, March 17 cannot come soonenough for many.

But before jumping in feet first, makesure you’ve looked into every aspect of yourtrip. A perfectly planned-out getaway willsave you time, money and will help to avoidthe ultimate trip spoiler: stress.

By following a few simple tips you maybe able to avoid spring break nightmaresbefore they even happen and, in turn, havethe time of your life.

Book your trip early!

Student Travel Services has been plan-ning spring break trips for students since

1984. The seasoned professionals suggestbooking your trip as early as possible.

“This will give you access to the hotelsand flights of your choice. In most cases,you will save hundreds of dollars throughearly booking discounts and lower airfares,”Student Travel Services’ website says.

So, for those of you who haven’t madereservations anywhere yet, this means geton it! The two month mark has just arrivedand rates will soon be skyrocketing.

Budget, budget, budget!

Depending on how much money youwant to spend when traveling on springbreak, a budget may be an important con-sideration.

No one wants to go on vacation withwhat they thought would be plenty ofmoney, then run out of funds on the fourthday. Talk about a buzzkill!

Before hitting the road, or before thewheels go up, make sure you’ve thoughtthrough every possible expense you couldrun into. Even calling hotels, restaurants

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When planning a spring break trip, it’s important to budget out how much everything willcost ahead of time so you don’t run out of money.


and bars before you leave could give you abetter idea of how much money you will bespending.

Did you bring your ID(s)?

Traveling with the appropriate identifi-

cation documents is crucial to getting toyour destination.

For those planning on leaving the coun-try, obtaining a passport can take up to sixweeks from the time of application. Expe-dited applications only take two to threeweeks, but cost $60 more than regularapplications, according to The Bureau of

Consular Affairs, an entity of the U.S.Department of State.

Even if you do not plan on going out ofthe country, having multiple forms of iden-tification may come in handy at somepoint. Many spring break destinations arepacked with nightlife and bouncers thatare sticklers on proper identification.

Forgetting your second form of IDcould ruin your entire evening. So checknot once, but twice!

Know the area!

Being familiar with the area you will bestaying in for what could be the craziestweek of your life is extremely important.

Residents in highly traveled areas knowthe dates of spring break and know thatmany students will be vulnerable duringthis time.

“Spring break vacationers have beensexually assaulted or robbed because theyfound themselves in unfamiliar locales,incapable of protecting themselves becauseof drug or alcohol use, or because theywere victims of a ‘date rape’ drug,” TheBureau of Consular Affairs’ website says.

Being aware of your surroundings at alltimes is the first step to staying safe, butsticking to the “buddy system” is often thebest way to avoid dangerous situations.

A few last things!

Packing for your trip will be one of thelast things you do before you head out.With a zip of your suitcase, you’ll finallybe able to envision yourself in spring breakheaven...it’s almost here!

Before you walk out the door, makesure you have these things, just in case.

-Map of the area. You never knowwhen a GPS or your phone could die.Being lost is never fun, so put a map inyour bag.

-Taxi numbers in the area. Once again,technology cannot always be relied on.Being stranded is just about as fun asbeing lost, so become familiar with a fewtaxi numbers that you can call on at anytime of the day.

-A variety of clothing for all weather.We’ve all been on vacations where not-so-lovely weather interfered. Even a couple ofextra clothing options will make you feelprepared and thankful if inclement weath-er arrives.

-Phone charger. This is a no-brainer,but often one of the most forgotten items.Mom and Dad love to receive a phone callhome to let them know you arrived in onepiece.

Now that we’ve got that all straightenedout, let the countdown officially begin!

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Before going on a Spring Break trip, become familiar with the area you’re traveling to andall it has to offer, including public transportation systems and cab company numbers.


By Colleen HamiltonThe Standard

Intramural Sports5 v. 5 Basketball – Entry deadline - Dec.

16, cost $50, starts Jan. 30, locations of play– McDonald Arena and Hammons StudentCenter4 v. 4 Flag football – Entry deadline –

Feb. 24, cost $50, starts March 5, location ofplay – recreation fieldsFutsal – Entry deadline – Dec. 16, cost

$45, starts Jan. 30, location of play –McDonald ArenaSand Volleyball – Entry deadline –

March 9, cost $30, starts March 26, locationof play – sand volleyball courtsSoccer – Entry deadline – March 2, cost

$50, starts March 12, location of play –recreation fieldsSoftball – Entry deadline – Feb. 24, cost

$50, starts March 5, location of play – GlassHall fieldUltimate Frisbee – Entry deadline –

March 9, cost $30, starts March 26, locationof play – Plaster Sports Complex

TripsCaving – Registration deadline – Feb. 10,

Date of trip – Feb. 18Fly fishing – Registration deadline – Feb.

29, Date of trip – March 10Spring paddle trip – Registration dead-

line – March 28, Date of trip – March 31Backpacking – Registration deadline –

March 23, Date of trip – April 14-15Rock climbing – Registration deadline –

April 13, Date of trip – April 21Rock climbing 2 – Registration deadline

– April 20, Date of trip – April 28-29

ClinicsFinding an outdoor job – Date of clinic –

Feb. 8Caving basics – Date of clinic – Feb. 15Backpacking basics – Date of clinic –

April 4Bike maintenance basics – Date of clinic

– April 18Fly fishing – Date of clinic – March 7Intro to rock climbing – Date of clinic –

April 4Learn to climb and belay certification –

Date of clinic – April 12, cost $10Climbing and bouldering technique –

Date of clinic – April 19Advanced climbing and lead certification

– Date of clinic – April 26, cost $15

Fitness ClassesClasses from January – May 2012Free Week – Jan. 17 – 23All classes held in the Plaster Sports

ComplexPrices - $45.00 unlimited, $25.00 15 class

pass, $2.00 cash per classMonday –TNT – 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.Power Kick – 2 to 3 p.m.Cub Cardio – 3:15 to 4:00 p.m.Ab Attack – 4:15 to 4:45 p.m.Bootcamp – 5 to 6 p.m.TABATA – 5 to 6 p.m.Dance It Off – 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.Tuesday –20/20 – 3:15 to 4:00 p.m.Bear Strength – 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.Cycling – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Power Kick – 7 to 8 p.m.Wednesday –Bear Strength – 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.Yogalates – 3:15 to 4:00 p.m.Rock Bottoms – 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.A.B.C.S. – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.Cardio Fusion – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Bootcamp – 6 to 7 p.m.Ab Attack – 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.Bootcamp – 7 to 8 p.m.Thursday –Cub Cardio – 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.TNT – 3:15 to 4:00 p.m.On The Ball – 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.Cycling – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Power Kick – 7 to 8 p.m.Friday –Yogalates – 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.Core Rhythms – 2:00 to 2:50 p.m.Saturday –Cycling – 10 to 11 a.m.Ab Attack – 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.

Wellness ClassesSunday –Hip Hop – 6 to 7 p.m., $30 per session –

Session 1: Feb. 5 – March 11, Session 2:April 1 – April 29, Location – PSU 312ABTai Chi – 8 to 9 p.m., $30 - Session 1:

Feb. 5 – March 11, Session 2: April 1 – April29, Location – PSU 314BCMonday –Power Yoga – 12:00 to 12:50 p.m., $35 –

Session 1: Feb. 6 – March 12, Session 2:April 2 – April 30, Location – Body OfWork Studios (331 South Ave.)Belly Dancing – 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., $30 –

Session 1: Feb. 6 – March 12, Session 2:April 2 – April 30, Location – PSU 312ABTuesday –

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Power Yoga – 12:00 to 12:50 p.m., $35 –Session 1: Feb. 7 – March 6, Session 2:April 3 – May 1, Location – PSU, 2nd floorZumba – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., $35 – Ses-

sion 1: Feb. 7 – March 6, Session 2: April 3– May 1, Location – PSU, 1st floor studioWednesday –Power Yoga – 12:00 to 12:50 p.m., $35 –

Session 1: Feb. 8 – March 7, Session 2:April 11 – May 9, Location – Body OfWork Studios (331 South Ave.)Yoga – 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., $35 – Session

1: Feb. 8 – March 7, Session 2: April 11 –May 9, Location – PSU 312ABPilates – 7 to 8 p.m., $30 – Session 1:

Feb. 8 – March 7, Session 2: April 11 –May 9, Location – PSU 317ABThursday –

Power Yoga – 12:00 to 12:50 p.m., $35 –Session 1: Feb. 9 – March 8, Location –PSU, 2nd floorZumba – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., $35 – Ses-

sion 1: Feb. 9 – March 8, Session 2: April12 – May 10, Location – PSU, 1st floor stu-dioYoga – 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., $35 – Session

1: Feb. 9 – March 8, Session 2: April 12 –May 10, Location – PSU 312ABLatin Dance – 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., $40 –

Session 1: Feb. 2 – March 1, Session 2:April 12 – May 10, Location – PSU ball-room eastBallroom Dance – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., $40

– Session 1: Feb. 2 – March 1, Session 2:April 12 – March 10, Location – PSU ball-room east


Playing intramural sports such as basketball can be a good way to stay in shape and havefun at the same time.


By Nick SimpsonThe Standard

When you turn 21, a whole world seem-ingly opens up before you, so they say.Many bars, nightclubs, and music venuesaround Springfield cater only to those “ofage”. So it becomes a hobby of some to sur-vey the town in search of the quaintest, mostunique places to quench their thirst after along week.

This search may mean the pursuit of achoice drink special, or the most sublimeatmosphere to engage with friends. Whatev-er the case, location and price of rent canmean very little in terms of business andpopularity when it comes to a good dive bar,and there are enough in Springfield to satis-fy your curiosity.

Perhaps one of the most well knowninconspicuous locations to get-your-drink-on for Missouri State students would beHarlow’s bar on 632 S Kimbrough, just westof campus. With $2 PBRs, pitcher specials,and great live music, it’s a great complimentto a hectic week.

Springfield native Thomas Cox has loi-tered around just about every bar in townone can imagine, and shared some of hisfavorite dives.

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Springfield has many different hole-in-the-wall bars that add a little bit of local characterto the bar scene, such as Patton Alley Pub downtown.

Harlow’s, StepchildLounge, Ruthie’s Bar,Pappy’s place amongfavorites


South Stewart Ave.)has a pretty fun karaokenight, and a really wellstocked bar,” Cox said.“You wouldn’t feel like ajerk for ordering a martinithere.”

“Ruthie’s Bar (locatedat 440 East CommercialSt.) is always fun,” headded. “But there, juststick with beer. One nightI got a dry martini thatyou could have comfort-ably swam in. I had tohave the bartender re-shake it twice. Anotherfriend got a vodka tonicthat came up all tonic.But they have cheap beer,and the best karaoke intown.”

Another hole in thewall Cox suggested wasPappy’s Place, situated at943 Main Ave. The loca-tion is almost as old asSpringfield itself and isknown throughout townfor its amazing BBQ. It isalso the home to somegreat music, such as theRichard Bruton Quartet,

which performs jazzstandbys every Thursdaynight from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Patton Alley Publocated downtown at 313South Patton Ave. canhardly be considered adive bar by popularity’sstandards, but with thequiet atmosphere and rus-tic aesthetics, one couldimagine spending moretime than planned at sucha place.

With a constantlyrotating draft menu,happy hour from 2 p.m. to6 p.m. and 10 p.m. toclose every day and allday Sunday, the drinkprices alone draw a hugeturnout. But there arealso many exceptionalmusic acts to grace theirsound system.

Keep in mind next timeyou set out in the pursuitof fun on a weekend thatlooks can almost alwaysbe deceiving. That shady-looking bar at the end ofthe alleyway may yet holdthe key to your evening. File Photo by Josh Campbell/THE STANDARD

Local band Rags to Rich’s played at Harlow’s, a local bar located on Kimbrough Avenue and Harrison Street, in November.




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