Thirsty Thursdays come to the Mezz
Sarah Unger & Beth Sharb
Issue date: 10/8/09 Section: News
Too lazy to walk to The Zig? Try walking to the Mezz instead.
Student Government, Parkhurst, and the Student Activities Office have teamed up to create Thirsty Thursday. This pilot program, officially called the Tavern series, is designed to see if alcohol can be served in the Mezzanine.
"We're hoping to make it an every other Thursday thing," Ross Goldsmith, SG president, said.
Anyone is allowed in the Mezz during the event; of course, only students who are 21 and over will be served alcohol.
"We've been talking about this kind of program to have in the Mezz since the reconstruction started," Todd Shaver, director of the Student Activities Office, said. Shaver went on to explain that there will be samples from the Mediterranean menu starting at 7:30 p.m. and that the jazz band will go on at 9 p.m., with non-alcoholic beverages also being available.
Shaver wants to increase use of the Mezz. "UP is doing things up there, as well as other student groups. Eventually, we would like to have something every night. It is a very flexible space. If students want to do a poetry reading or improv show, they can."
But for now, Thursdays will only sate a thirst for domestic brews, not poetry or drama.
Goldsmith explained that "it's not just about bringing alcohol to campus, but a way to try to keep older students on campus." Thirsty Thursdays is also a step in "overhauling campus programming" as a whole.
John Brite, director of dining services, hopes that Capital figures out whether Thirsty Thursdays will be a successful program. There will be a mobile bar set up separate from the other register, and staff will be circling the room to make sure no alcohol leaves.
Goldsmith is feeling positive about Thirsty Thursdays. "Hopefully it's something everyone wants; if not, we'll get rid of it. But I hope that it is successful."
By Sarah Unger
Editorial staff
sunger@capital.edu
Beth Sharb
Editor-in-chief
bsharb@capital.edu
Student Government, Parkhurst, and the Student Activities Office have teamed up to create Thirsty Thursday. This pilot program, officially called the Tavern series, is designed to see if alcohol can be served in the Mezzanine.
"We're hoping to make it an every other Thursday thing," Ross Goldsmith, SG president, said.
Anyone is allowed in the Mezz during the event; of course, only students who are 21 and over will be served alcohol.
"We've been talking about this kind of program to have in the Mezz since the reconstruction started," Todd Shaver, director of the Student Activities Office, said. Shaver went on to explain that there will be samples from the Mediterranean menu starting at 7:30 p.m. and that the jazz band will go on at 9 p.m., with non-alcoholic beverages also being available.
Shaver wants to increase use of the Mezz. "UP is doing things up there, as well as other student groups. Eventually, we would like to have something every night. It is a very flexible space. If students want to do a poetry reading or improv show, they can."
But for now, Thursdays will only sate a thirst for domestic brews, not poetry or drama.
Goldsmith explained that "it's not just about bringing alcohol to campus, but a way to try to keep older students on campus." Thirsty Thursdays is also a step in "overhauling campus programming" as a whole.
John Brite, director of dining services, hopes that Capital figures out whether Thirsty Thursdays will be a successful program. There will be a mobile bar set up separate from the other register, and staff will be circling the room to make sure no alcohol leaves.
Goldsmith is feeling positive about Thirsty Thursdays. "Hopefully it's something everyone wants; if not, we'll get rid of it. But I hope that it is successful."
By Sarah Unger
Editorial staff
sunger@capital.edu
Beth Sharb
Editor-in-chief
bsharb@capital.edu
Viewing Comments 1 - 1 of 1
AZ Alum
posted 10/12/09 @ 3:55 PM EST
This is an interesting idea, and I'm curious to see if it catches on or if the "older" students will think it's lame compared to the Zig.
Though the Mezz might be a shorter walk for some of those in the campus vicinity, there are still plenty of students who live on the south end of Sheridan who can stumble to/from the Zig easier than they can to/from campus. (Continued…)
Post a Comment