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■ Last call Live music and casual atmosphere make Mac s marvelous Not only does Mac's embody all the elements of a great bar; but a portion of the profits also benefit Veterans BY AMY UCHTY SENIOR PULSE REPORTER There are few places in town where college students can mix socially with an older crowd and not feel uncomfort able or out of place. Lucky for Euge neans, Mac's Atthe Vet's Club, located at 1626 Willamette St, provides a re laxed and casual atmosphere where anyone — no matter his or her demo graphic — can feel at ease. Model airplanes dangle from the ceiling, votive candles decorate each table and ESPN is showcased on sev eral televisions throughout the bar. The lighting is just right—muted just enough by dimmers. I despise the dark atmosphere that most bars supply; I actually like to see my friends when I talk to them, which Mac's allowed me to do. The biggest hurdle at Mac's was finding a place to sit as most booths were claimed by friends getting together for drinks and friendly conversation or eagerly awaiting the band to take the stage. Mac's provides live music four nights a week, every Wednesday through Saturday. Every Thursday night at Mac's is "Blues Jam," and for a $2 cover charge, you can enjoy live blues music and get MacTarnahan's for just $2 from 9 p.m. until midnight. Cover charges for other nights range from the usual $2 to $4, with an occa sional free show. The West Coast Rhythm Kings played the Saturday night that I went to Mac's. Couples scattered across the dancefloors while others enjoyed the swing and blues music from their booths. The West Coast Rhythm Kings were incredibly talented, a joy to listen to and made the experience at Mac's even more satisfying. Another greatthing about Mac's at The Vet's Club is the inexpensive prices. Bud, PBR, Widmer Hefeweizen and MacTarnahan's Red Hook Nitro Porter are all on tap and a pounder costs just $2.50 for the do mestics and $3.50 forthe micro brews. If that won't quite quench your thirst, Mac's also offers 22-oz beers for $3.75 and $4.75 for domes tics and microbrews, respectively. 015103 mm mm 199 E. 5th Ave *(541)484-1334 Sushi on the conveyor Variety of sushi, sashimi, and chef specials starting at $1.50 • Lunch special: • Box • Tempura • Teriyaki • Udon • Yakisoba • Katsu • Variety of sea food salad • To go available • and more Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 - 2:30 Dinner Mon-Sat 5:00-10:00 Sunday Closed o LUNA open Tuesday through Saturday at 4 pm 30th East Broadway (541) 434-LUNA WWW.LUNAJAZZ.COM CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OP A NEW CD! mav2£ 9 PM SHOW LO NUESTRO LUNA Late Night Menu Open Tuesday Through Saturday Live Music Thursday Through Saturday! Next to Adam’s Place Restaurant Dinning Room open 5 pm to 9 pm weeknights 10 pm weekends There is also plenty of bottled beer offered, such as Bud, O'Douls Amber and Michelob Ultra Lightfor $2.50 and Fat Tire, Heineken, Corona and Deschutes Black Butte Porterfor just $3.75. Guinness Stout is also avail able for $4.75. Mac's has a long and varied wine list, with prices ranging from $4.25 to $20.00 a glass and $12 to $60 for a bottle. Mac's also serves as a restaurant and its full lunch and dinner menus can be found online at macsatvet.com. There is plenty of outdoor seating facing Willamette Street and space heaters make taking smoke breaks or a breakfrom the crowd much easier and more pleasurable, and people-watch ing on a busy street is always fun. Since August 2002, Mac's atthe Vet's Club has provided a wonderful, casual dining and drinking experience. What makes it even better is that a por tion of all Mac's sales go directly back to the Veterans. This weekend, Mac's hosts The Streamliners, a swing and blues band, on Friday, and The Vipers with Deb Cleveland on Saturday. Cover charge is $2 for both shows. amylichty@dailyemerald.com Tim Bobosky | Photographer Mac's bartender Leanne Geyer works among replicas of World War II planes on Tuesday night. 'Homings TV t n. ains Tickets on sale NOW! ]il« campout & music festival lj First 500 orders get a Florida & Bahamas getaway! (check for details online) Michael Franti & Spearhead Medeski Martin & Wood Galactic, Soulive, Dj Logic Sage Francis, Big Wu Robert Walters Heavy Organ Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons Benevento Russo Duo, Global Funk Flowmotion, Big Island Shindig artist acTcCitions to Be announcecf soon! 24 hour Info line: (503) 299-4769 telecharge:J303) 544-5875 BASELINE tiuctinb shakedownfest.com TkketsWest mSMEWAY
