Open mic and climb at Finch Fieldhouse

Central Michigan University’s Adventure Seminars is providing not only an opportunity for students to get a workout but a chance to listen to some live music.

Open mic nights take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday in Finch Fieldhouse Room 112.

“They take place every Wednesday night and we had out first one last week,” said Jordan Bruursema, Zeeland graduate student. “You can play music for free and climb for low rates.”

After the first week Bruursema is hoping for a bigger crowd this week.

“We did it during the school year,” said Bruursema. “We always had the climb during the summer, but added the open mic this summer.”

The open mic is free to the public, but according to the Adventures Seminars website it is $7 to climb and $3 for the harness rental.

After a slow start last week, more participation is wanted for this and upcoming weeks.

“Right now, we don’t have anyone booked, but sometimes people just show up and want to sing and sometimes they are booked in advance,” said Bruursema. “People can just come in and say, ‘Hey, I wanna play.’”

The rock climbing wall is an adventure students can check out during these summer months. According to the website, it “provides limitless opportunities for individuals and groups interested in heart-stirring recreational experiences that promote fitness, boost self-esteem and develop leadership skills.”

“It’s definitely a different venue for people to play music,” Bruursema said. “Come and feel free to hang out, climb or listen to music, if we have it.”

For more information on the rock-climbing wall or open mic night, contact either Jordan Bruursema at (616) 994-2694 or e-mail bruur1jr@cmich.edu or Rob Schumacker at (989) 774-7307. Also, visit http://rpl.cmich.edu/adventure/awall.htm.

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