Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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About Clubs I BY CHUCK CROMER AND TERRY DUGAS Of Ie Gamecock staff The majority of students at Carolina are involved in all consuming search for a "good time." Education is only an ob stacle in the pursuit of en tertainment. To ease the rigors of obtaining this goal, the "round about town" boys have diligently and thoroughly researched the bars within walking distance of campus and are finally ready to report some personal Qbservations to our fellow scholars and hedonists. - There are several reasons why students toto bars. Some go to be part of a large and noisy crowd; some go for a casual evening with friends or a date; others go in search of carnal delights; and still others go to drown their multitudes of sorrow. Fortunately, there are bars conveniently located which can fulfill all these needs. Eaeh bar appeals to different facets of a student's character. One of the saddest examples of the ravages of time and change is the Campus Club. Once the preeminent bar near campus, the Campus Club has lost many of its old followers with an increase in competition and a determination not to evolve with the increased sophistication of the students. Only in the past several years have such conveniences as a grill and a sandwich bar been added. As of now, though, this ba- is definitely on the wane. However, one young lady described the bar as a paradise for girls looking for a pick-up. It is a man's nightmare. Bottled beer is 50 cents .and oc casionally warm. Television highlights] MONDAY MOVIE: "Dr. Phibes Rises Agaid' - Without a doubt, Vincent Price is the living master of horror in the U.S. Dr. Phibes is one of his latest films (1973) where he portrays a 4scientist, who, after returning from a ten-year hibernation period, decides he is horny and tries to revive life in his dead wife to meet his needs. WNOK (19) 11:03 TUESDAY SPECIAL: Hallmark Hall of Fame - "All Creatures Great and Small" - It's hard to critize this *series as the acting and stories are usually pretty good. Even though the storyline of a man's ex periences as a pre-World War II *veterinarian in the north of England doesn't sound too ex citing, It's the best bet on TV tonight. Simon Ward and Anthony I4opkins star. WIS (10) 8:30-10. WEDNESDAY SSPECIA L: ."In Search of rdHughes- An Unauthorized ~krphy" - With all the scandal ~*ated by Clifford Irving's fdulant biography of Hughes this should be interesting where '4BC tries to pinpoint the location of one of the world's richest men. WOWI (2.) 11.30-1-00. Campus tear. ca A After seven bars and 2 roaming reporters have t cavorting for one night. Evej The strong point of the club is its nearness to campus. A noon opening time is giving -it a reputation as a good.place for a sandwich and some liquid courage before class. Don's, located in Five Points, has been catering to the same mixture of fraternity-straight crowd since its opening in 1963. It has recently attempted to project the image of a private club by obtaining a liquor 'license and pasting a "Members Only" sign outside the door. Nothing has changed, however, except the prices with bottlI beer at 60 cents. In our occasional visits to the club, we were never challenged at the door or asked to show a membership card. The crowd inside is basically the same with few new faces. Don's is beer Chuck MMeI, travelm music, will entertain In the Gc night. Mitchell came up In thi Buffy Saint Marie, Tom Ru Mitchell. The programs are Union Cultural Series and students. npus.o I beers, our RIbbon's qua heir fill of Watch for th, i Pabst Blue ."round about rather than liquor- oriented. The place is usually crowded with couples drinking beer, making noise and doing the shag. A unique bar for students is the Golden Spur. Located on campus, it is operated by students for students and their guests. It has a good selection of beer at reasonable prices. The Spur offers the student a convenient place to grab a quick beer and watch Superman on television. Actually the Spur has two separate personalities. The bar shines only when entertainment is provided. On show nights, the bar is packed with equal numbers of men and women. The en tertainment is usually good and sometimes excellent, although marred by crowds who will not ada t to the at le of music being iden Spur tonight and Tuesday a era of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, sh and Chuck's ex-wife, Joni sponsored by the University ire free toh USTC facutye nd rfer vari - useel Jenceat lty since 18U6 gets tiring. a further escapades of our town" boys. played. The Spur is thus one of the best bars in town when groups are performing but, except for that quick beer, - avoidable anytime else. Along with the large watering holes, there are several small bars near campus offering a different type of entertainment. One of the best of these small clubs is the Second Level, located in Five Points. It is a quiet, little club serving both beer and liquor. The Second Level is an ideal spot to talk with friends, become better acquainted with your date or just ponder your life pensively. This bar is typical of one'you would find. in Charleston. It is highly reminiscent in appeal to the folk clubs of the early 60s. They have live entertainment every night, Contest p for song. BYCHUCKCROMER Entertainment Editor Because of the demand for music with the "Nashville Sound" it has become necessary to seek writers of soul, rock, country and western music, etc., outside the Nashville area. In order to meet this demand, Bluestone Incorporated of Nash ville, Tennessee is sponsoring a songwriters contest covering the campuses of selected colleges and universities throughout -the country. Material submitted during the contest period will be promptly reviewed by a panel of studio engineers, musicians and publishing executives and given to the appropriate Nashville producers atdd artists. In a recent music source study compiled during a two-year period, it was learned that of the material received by various producers and artIsts, 12 per cent was submitted by colleges and universities. Also, It was further noted that non-music majors ranked favorably with music majors in the submission of new materials. The contest period, with the receipt of the first entry, runs through April 15. All sngs that 0 iety usually folk artists, and the cover charge is 50 cents during the week and $1 on weekends. In essence, it's a.good place to hide from life for awhile. The Senate Forum is a noisier kind of establishment, being closer to a small cocktail lounge than a bar. The customers favor mixed drinks over beer and are usually noisy but well behaved. A combo or musical trio plays Wednesday through Saturday night and cover. charge is $1. The crowd falls into that vague category of "young singles," somewhere after college and before senility. Many patrons. come down from the apartments above, and numerous businessmen and USC professors drink there. The Forum is good for taking a date to a crowded, lively place yet maintaining a sense of intimacy. Some women go there to seekout the more established young men in Columbia. The Downstairs Plaza is a small, quiet, slightly gaudy bar located across from the Towers complex. They serve both hot and cold sandwiches, an occasionally warm draft and have a grill located off to the side of the bar. It is ideal for taking a date for an intimate conversatior), usually crowded but not a haven for single girls. This article is strictly our own personal observation of several of the bars within walking distance of campus. Since everyone's opinion of bars differ, however, we suggest each reader barhop and find the one best suited to-his or her individual tastes. Next week we will cover the bars on the Rosewood Strip and other places reached only with transportation. lanned writers demonstrated on tape should be submitted on a cassette tape ar tridge on regular quarter-inch recording tape--preferably 7% speed-- with a lyric sheet ac companying all songs. Manuscripts and poems should be neat and legible-- typed if possible. All songs not demonstrated on tape should be sent in the form of a lyric sheet with chords in appropriate places. Also, send a brief personal biography, Including approximate songs in your catalog and a recent photo along with a $10 entry fee. The first place .winner will receive a $500 scholarship plus a first class round trip airline ticket to Nashville for three days, a tour of the Nashville Studios, a three month trial Songwriters Contract with Bluestone Music, and newspaper coverage in the local papers. The second place winner will receive a $250 scholarship plus a three month trial contract, while the third place winner will receive $100 and a three month trial con tract. All material should be sent to: Bluestone Incorporated 720 17th Avenue South, Suite 200 Nashville, Tennessee 37203