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Columbia Jaunts While you may tell your parents that school is taking ujwour every waking rpoment, the^truih is that free time lead tonsxcessive viewing of syndicate^! sitcoms. BY CARRIE PHILLIPS THE (iAMECOCK E>ns aAtigers and bears i Ga*<$a5diJ*|?estled ' and tl^k^o&onbia sky more than 2.D00 ■ aanea gorina ana Koaia §: ! exhibits and axidw’Birclhouse. f the ARC (Aqtfariu mZEfiDt ] Complex) houses a king cobra, j piranhas, and lots offish ina® j Jggiant salt-water aquarium. There ale all the #11 a! I §pimals^lephantf lions, sea > i 3 MEALS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK EAT IN-TAKE OUT 799-0928 PHOTO BY ROBERT GRUEN/THE GAMECOCK The Columbia Museum of Art is located on Main Street downtown and offers free admission on the first Saturday of every month. The museum has a permanent collection that includes a painting by Botticelli, early American works and several Tiffany glass pieces. The museum attracts national exhibits, such as the currently on display "Modern and PHOTO BY ROBERT GRUEN/THE GAMECOCK Contemporary Galleries," ] including works by Roy I Lichtenstein and Jasper Johns. Upcoming exhibits include a gathering of Paris photography by Robert Doisneau and an exhibition of Edward Hopper and other urban realist artists. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and student admission is regularly $2. Columbia Museum of Art I PHOTO BY ROBERT GRUEN/THE GAMECOCK Frankie’s Fun Parkt. When the kid inside is screaming to get out and ignore college responsibility, take yourself down to Frankie’s Fun Park. This chain of mini-amusement parks is located on Parkridge Drive off Harbison Boulevard, and offers go-carts, batting cages and miniature golf. The large arcade is tne Dest in ooiumDia, ana tne tnree-story laser tag arena is a great way to work out mat aggression toward your roommate. During the summer, you can cool off in the bumper boat pool, and your Dale Earnhart tendencies will find a place to shine in one of the three go-cart tracks. The fun is a little pricey, but its not as bad as driving to Carowinds. Plus, where else can you share those Marvel vs. Capcom skills with the rest of the world? PHOTO BY ROBERT GRUEN/THE GAMECOCK HOTO BY ROBERT GRUEN/THE GAMECOCK | PHOTO BY ROBERT | GRUEN/THE 1 GAMECOCK The Basil Pot is Columbia’s vegetarian hot spot, but don’t ■let that sc ;ou off - they still serve eggs! Breakfast is se i.m. on Sunday, and it is a treat. The fruity frej de from thick slices of homemade whole w' :h seasonal fruit, is scrumptious and very filffifg. T, offer eggs, yellow corn grits, and a variety ofbrea w , lards served with fresh fruit and some of the bestcoffee in town. Try the tempeh sausage gravy on one ot the whole wheat biscuits; it will tame even the most avid bacon fan. Plenty of people use this as their Sunday morning ritual, so be prepared to wait. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere before you go back to start that paper that’s due Monday morning. akfast at the Basil Pot Matinees at i Nickelodeon Theater Nickelodeon Theater is just a step away from campus, and it has given Columbia a place to see independent and alternative films for over 20 years. Located at the corner of Main and Pendleton Streets, the theater is the home of the Columbia Film Society. The ‘Nick’ shows local and independent films, international and cross-cultural films, documentaries ana otner nuns tnat would not otherwise find their way to the capital city. Matinees are offered on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. Student price for matinees is $4, and the film society offers a student membership for $15 that allows for discounted admission and admission to special events. This non-profit organization also offers volunteer opportunities and supports local filmmakers. It is also the only theater in Columbia that serves beer!