On Jan. 4, 1974, ISU’s Student Union Board turned the Memorial Union’s maintenance shop into a live entertainment venue. Since then, the Maintenance Shop (aka M-Shop) has been the spot for students of all ages to hear from artists like Koko Taylor, Chick Corea, Arlo Guthrie, Tower of Power, Smashing Pumpkins, and many more. For years, the M-Shop was also the place to refuel with food and drinks until food service was discontinued in 2005. Today, the space still hosts live shows and is open as a lounge Monday through Friday during the academic year.
Then and Now: Maintenance Shop Celebrates 50 Years
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