When the L.A. Pittenger Student Center reopens in August, it is likely the lines will be constant for the new Taco Bell and other eateries in Cardinal Crossing.
With all the excitement for 99 cent tacos coming to this campus, though, what shouldn't be forgotten is the small stage in the Talley's eating area.
Throughout the early part of this decade, the Talley used to be one of the premier places for local musicians and artists to perform. With the renovated Student Center preparing to reopen in the fall, this tradition of the Talley being a sought-after venue for local musicians needs to be carried on as more Ball State University organizations use the Talley for events.
During the previous school year, the Muncie music scene seemed to become revitalized with Doc's on Dill opening in the Village, more city events containing local music and student-produced music festivals, such as Wuhnurth. This expansion of music now needs to brought back to the Ball State campus, and the renovated Talley might just be the ideal place for that to happen.
With its intimate seating, lack of an age restriction (unlike bars) and its on-campus location, the Talley is the best venue for all Ball State students - from freshman to graduate students - to see some favorite local bands.
It is now up to organizations such as the Late Nite Advisory Board and the University Programming Board to take advantage of this new venue.
In previous years these organizations have at times been able to bring in popular local bands. However, with the Muncie music scene changing during the Student Center's absence, it becomes more important this year that the Talley regains its prominence as a popular place for musicians.
For the Talley to make its return as a marquee venue in the Muncie music scene the local big name bands such as The Bears of Blue River or Everthus the Deadbeats need to be invited to play at the venue.
If the Talley fails to bring in these types of bands in its first year back after construction, it will become more difficult for it to return to its pre-construction popularity for local bands. The result of this, though, will only make it more difficult for students to see the best bands Muncie has to offer.
The renovations on the Student Center were made in part to attract more students to regularly visit the building on the edge of campus.
Rebuilding it was the first part to accomplishing that goal. Now the next part is bringing in programs and bands that students want to see.
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