Edwardsville entertainment
Holly Meyer
Issue date: 8/22/08 Section: A&E
In between the parties and the homework, an SIUE student has to find something to do, and sometimes hanging out in the dorm or going to the bar does not always curb the boredom. Sure, Edwardsville and the surrounding communities are not buzzing with activity like St. Louis, but they have their own quirky attractions that offer some off beat entertainment. Check out these area hot spots for some alternative fun or at least kill a little time.
SIUE
Looking for something to do on campus? Check out the SIUE events Web site at events.siue.edu/siuevents/. Search by day, week or month to see what is happening on campus. A large chunk of the events are sponsored by Campus Activities Board, whose main purpose is to provide interesting and free events for students. Make sure to keep an eye out for the Psychic Fair, when the university brings in tarot card readers and aura fluffers for students to try out. Students receive one free ticket to all of the Theater and Dance department productions such as plays and concerts with their Cougar Card.
Bingo & Trivia
Bored on a Monday night? Dig out your lucky rabbit's foot and head to the Edwardsville American Legion for a night of B-I-N-G-O. The fun starts at 7 p.m. and make sure you are on time because Bingo regulars don't mess around. The cost to play depends on how many cards you think you can handle at one time. If you don't have a bingo dapper, they are available for less than $2. For those who shout "BINGO," a regular game can pay out $40, and the end of the night Black Out winner can rake in up to $500. The American Legion sells food for relatively low price and draft beers are $1.
If Bingo is not your game, Tuesday night is trivia night at the Legion. It also starts at 7 p.m. Trivia is usually played in teams of four or five, and the winners will receive a $15 gift certificate to the American Legion. The American Legion is located on S. State Route 157.
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SIUE
Looking for something to do on campus? Check out the SIUE events Web site at events.siue.edu/siuevents/. Search by day, week or month to see what is happening on campus. A large chunk of the events are sponsored by Campus Activities Board, whose main purpose is to provide interesting and free events for students. Make sure to keep an eye out for the Psychic Fair, when the university brings in tarot card readers and aura fluffers for students to try out. Students receive one free ticket to all of the Theater and Dance department productions such as plays and concerts with their Cougar Card.
Bingo & Trivia
Bored on a Monday night? Dig out your lucky rabbit's foot and head to the Edwardsville American Legion for a night of B-I-N-G-O. The fun starts at 7 p.m. and make sure you are on time because Bingo regulars don't mess around. The cost to play depends on how many cards you think you can handle at one time. If you don't have a bingo dapper, they are available for less than $2. For those who shout "BINGO," a regular game can pay out $40, and the end of the night Black Out winner can rake in up to $500. The American Legion sells food for relatively low price and draft beers are $1.
If Bingo is not your game, Tuesday night is trivia night at the Legion. It also starts at 7 p.m. Trivia is usually played in teams of four or five, and the winners will receive a $15 gift certificate to the American Legion. The American Legion is located on S. State Route 157.
Madison County Transit Trails
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