The Cave is a student-led music and entertainment venue, located at Carleton College. It is a favorite gathering place for students at Carleton College and is one of a limited number of music venues in Northfield, Minnesota. Founded in 1927, it is the oldest student-run pub in America and is housed on the lowest level of the Margaret Evans residence hall.[1][2]

The Cave
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LocationCarleton College Northfield, MN
Coordinates44°27′38″N 93°09′00″W / 44.460618°N 93.149868°W / 44.460618; -93.149868
TypeMusic venue
Genre(s)Various
Seating typestanding room with limited lounge seating
Capacity150
Opened1927
Website
http://orgs.carleton.edu/cave

The Cave has undergone many transformations over the decades: from lounge, to cabaret-style theater, to game room and finally, a music venue.[2] The Cave stopped serving alcohol in 2013, although of-age students can bring their own alcohol.[3]

The Cave is open Tuesday-Saturday for Carleton students during the academic term. There are typically several shows each week, most often on Friday and Saturday nights. A Carleton College ID card is usually required for entry, but there are sometimes shows that are open to the public.[2]

Notable guests and performers

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The Cave is in the basement of Margaret Evans dormitory at Carleton College in Northfield, MN.

The Cave has hosted a number of distinguished musicians, guests, and performers over the years.[4][5]

Musicians

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References

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  1. ^ Terrell, Gabe (January 25, 2013). "Icky Blossoms to Headline Cave's Re-Opening Celebration". The Carletonian. No. 2013 Winter Issue 2.
  2. ^ a b c "The Cave: About". Carleton College. Retrieved 2016-04-21.
  3. ^ Hornor, Hart (September 27, 2013). "A Toast to the Cave's New Alcohol Policy". The Carletonian. No. 2013 Fall Issue 1.
  4. ^ "The Cave: Archive". Carleton College. Retrieved 2016-04-21.
  5. ^ "The Cave: Schedule". Carleton College. Retrieved 2016-04-21.
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