Monday, December 1, 1997
The University Daily Kansan
Section A·Page 3
D.J. has 'em swinging every Sunday night
By Tom Winter
Kansas staff writer
winter@kansas.com
They swing until they couldn't swing anymore.
It wasn't a brawl; it was Swing Set.
Every Sunday night at the Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St., couples and singles listen to disc Jockeys Skinny D and June Bug spin jump, jive, boogie woogle and dance.
Swing Set began in January of this year.
"It started out real slow, but now it's as busy as any show," said Neil Downs, Bottleneck employee. "Everybody gets all dressed up and comes out to have a good time."
The idea was originated by Lawrence resident Doug Richards, a.k.a. SkinnyD.
"I saw it happening in different places across the country," Richards said. "Since we used to be closed on Sunday, it seemed like a natural night to do it."
Richards said when the Bottleneck first began Swing Set, the only advertising for it was a few posters. Now, the Bottleneck advertisés Swing Set in Pitch Weekly and has the support of word-of-mouth advertising.
"It's gotten a lot better in the last six months, but we've always gotten at least a hundred people every
week." he said.
Many people go to the show in formal wear. The men wear 1940's style jackets and ties and the women wear dresses. However, not everyone is so sharply dressed.
"It's not required or anything," Richards said.
Although one must enlist a partner to actively participate, Swing Set is not only for couples.
"Some people come with dates, others just ask people to dance," said Amanda Haase, Bottleneck bartender. "Everybody dances. There's a lot of energy in the room."
Swing Set sometimes incorporates live music.
"Over the past couple of months we've done a couple of shows where we present swing and rockabilly bands," Richards said. "There are also a couple of local bands who are starting to play swing so we've been hooking them on and off."
Swing Set has now-and-agains, newcomers and regulars.
"There are some regular couples who come in here who are just incredible dancers," Richards said.
Richards also said that when he first came up with the idea for the event, which has regular crowds of 200 participants, people laughed at him.
They're still laughing as they dance around the floor, spin and boogie.
AIDS from page 1A
Both King and Beck said it was important to remember that AIDS doesn't discriminate.
"I think it is unfortunate that there are people who still believe it is a gay disease," King said. "It makes it much easier for them to dismiss it and the hardship it causes people. It is really sad because if you put it in their terms, they are thinking: 'It's not my group that is affected by that.'"
King said he was thankful that AIDS was becoming increasingly more of an issue for the heterosexual population. If heterosexuals continue to say it is not a problem for their particular orientation, it will only get worse, he said.
POSTER from page 1A
Fred Sack, owner of Art- Frames, said the gallery was holding the exhibit to help people feel more comfortable with safe-sex issues and to increase AIDS awareness.
"It reminds people that it's still out there." Sack said.
OAKS will have a brown bag lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow in Alcove E, Kansas Union and Wednesday in Alcove A. Contact Susan Randall. 864-7317.
Sack said many of the posters were designed for subway stations and bars.
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"We see them a little out of context," he said. "When you think of them in their right context, you can understand it."
The International Student Association will meet at 6 tonight in the International Room, Kansas Union. Contact Scott Grigsby, 864.4848.
Tae Kwan Do Club will practice from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today and Wednesday and from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at 207 Robinson. Contact Arturo Bauer, 843 9112
The KU Meditation Club will meet at 6 p.m. tomorrow in the Sunflower Room, Burge Union, Contact Pannir 864-7736.
The Native American Student Association will meet at 7 tonight at the Multicultural Resource Center. Contact Lori Hauxwell, 841-5852 or Regina Gaughan, 832-2569
KU Environs will meet at 6 p.m. tomorrow. Contact Jason Daniels. 864.7325.
Douglas, 8044-323
* St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center will celebrate Mass at 12:30 p.m. today, Wednesday and Friday in the Danfort Chapel until the end of semester.
Contact Fr. Raymond E. May Jr., 843-0357
■ The Alternative Holiday Gift Mark will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Thurs., until 9 p.m.) today through Friday at Ecumenical Christian Ministries Center, 1204 Oread Ave. Contact Thad. 843-4933
University Forum of Ecumenical Christian Ministries will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. Wednesday at 1204 Oread Ave. Contact Thad, 843-4933.
KU Democrats will meet for the Executive Board Meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Governor's Room, Kansas Union. Contact Chris Gallaway. 338-3346
KU Democrats' end of semester
KU Democrat's together Party will be Saturday. Contact Chris Gallaway,
338-3346.
KU Writing Consulting will present "Writing the Essay Exam" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Templin Academic Resource Center. Contact Angela Jones, 864-4232
The St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center will present "A Festival of Nine, Lessons and Carols" at 7 p.m. Friday at 1631 Crescent Road.
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