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<blockquote data-quote="IlliniBubba" data-source="post: 1225064" data-attributes="member: 9838"><p>Last time I talked to someone in DIA about trying to recruit more Greek houses to do "block" in Grange Grove, they mentioned that one of the issues is that most houses sign yearlong contracts with the bars that lock them in for the season. So it may not be until next year that they can work around some of these contracts. I think they're working hard to get some student events there early in the year when some rush restrictions may prevent alcohol at official house events, but most of the season is already locked up for Greek houses at least. </p><p></p><p>The frustrating fact looking back as an alum is that while "Block" at the bar is definitely fun, it's literally something you can do every other day of the year. Tailgating (preferably in Grange Grove, but really anywhere) is an awesome experience you can only do 6 Saturdays a year. My last year at UI our house ran a tailgate instead of a traditional "Block" at a bar, and those Saturday tailgates are still one of my favorite memories of college. [rant over] </p><p></p><p>Also, there will be a beer garden in Grange Grove this year. :clappy: It'll be run by the stadium concession vendor, and it'll technically be a separate enclosed area (for liquor license issues), but beer will be available to purchase for anyone who doesn't bring their own. Great move!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IlliniBubba, post: 1225064, member: 9838"] Last time I talked to someone in DIA about trying to recruit more Greek houses to do "block" in Grange Grove, they mentioned that one of the issues is that most houses sign yearlong contracts with the bars that lock them in for the season. So it may not be until next year that they can work around some of these contracts. I think they're working hard to get some student events there early in the year when some rush restrictions may prevent alcohol at official house events, but most of the season is already locked up for Greek houses at least. The frustrating fact looking back as an alum is that while "Block" at the bar is definitely fun, it's literally something you can do every other day of the year. Tailgating (preferably in Grange Grove, but really anywhere) is an awesome experience you can only do 6 Saturdays a year. My last year at UI our house ran a tailgate instead of a traditional "Block" at a bar, and those Saturday tailgates are still one of my favorite memories of college. [rant over] Also, there will be a beer garden in Grange Grove this year. :clappy: It'll be run by the stadium concession vendor, and it'll technically be a separate enclosed area (for liquor license issues), but beer will be available to purchase for anyone who doesn't bring their own. Great move! [/QUOTE]
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