>>March
      2, 2001

      
Mardi Moscow

      
Finding something fun to do in
      Moscow usually proves to be a difficult challenge. This weekend,
      however, participating in a nation-wide party can help relieve
      the boredom.

      


      Moscow's annual Mardi Gras will be celebrated all day Saturday
      and well into the night with food, live music and of course -costume
      contests.

      


      First-time Mardi Gras President Kathy Sprague is pleased with
      the schedule this year. "There will be a lot to do and I
      think it will be a blast for everyone," Sprague said.

      


      The activities begin at 11 a.m. at Eastside Marketplace. Most
      of the daytime events are aimed towards families and the under-21-crowd.
      These activities are free and include costume contests for children
      and pets, a show by Jeff the Magician and musical performances
      by Eagle Park Slim. The band will also appear at Mikey's Gyros
      at 6 p.m. and is a free show for all ages. Kids can also play
      games, make masks and receive tarot card readings.

      


      For the over-21-crowd, the nighttime will be filled with the
      great sounds of live music. The shows begin at 9 p.m. and will
      run into the wee hours of the morning. All venues will hold a
      costume contest at 11 p.m. 

      If nothing else, attending Mardi Gras will go towards a good
      cause. 

      


      "The proceeds will be distributed to various local youth
      charities, so I encourage people to buy the tickets and have
      fun," Sprague said.

      


      Tickets to the night shows (one ticket is good for all) can be
      purchased at any of the venues or at BookPeople and are $10 in
      advance and $15 at the door.

      


      There will also be a shuttle service provided by Link Transportation
      between Pullman and downtown Moscow. 

      


      The shuttle leaves Pullman on the half hour from 8:30 p.m. to
      2:30 a.m. at the following locations: McCoy Hall, Bohler Gym,
      The Bookie, the corner of Herman and Valley Streets, Dissmore's
      and Pullman City Hall. 

      


      The shuttle will leave Moscow on the hour from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
      at the following locations: the corners of Main and Sixth Streets,
      the corners of Main and Third Streets, the corners of Main and
      First Streets and the corners of Main and A Streets. 
 

      
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