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Artist lecture: Indira Freitas Johnson

LeAnne Howe: Choctalking on Other Realities

Artist Indira Freitas Johnson will discuss her work involving conﬂict resolution in Chicago public schools as part of the Shanti Organization for Peace at 1 p.m. at Parkland College.

Howe, an author and citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will perform a one-woman show at the Krannert Center beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $22.

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Art: Jean Kim captures the grace of the Russian National Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty.

Movies: Review of Inkheart on Saturday.

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Music: Look out Friday for a recap of Night 3 of the Great Cover Up.

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Kate Lamy Designer GRIPES 1. School starting: Where did the time go? Where is my break? How did this happen? I’m completely not prepared for classes to start. It still feels like I should be able to sleep in without worrying about class for about another week. 2. Not following through with New Year’s resolutions: What week are we into January now? The third? I’ve already royally screwed up three of my resolutions. Damn it. 3. Expensive food: It gets me every time. It’s so good while you’re eating it. Then you spend an excessive amount of money, and you have nothing to show for it. Ugh.

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that they take for granted what the town has to offer outside of future opportunities elsewhere. There is a sense of permanence here and while the building of Mike ‘n Molly’s at 105 N. Market Street isn’t quite 200 years old, there is deﬁnitely a history that makes CU stand for itself outside of the school. It was apparent over break, but now school is back in session and things will be hectic again. I guess that’s what you have to expect of a college town. Green Street is either a ghost town or a zoo. At least the businesses stay open past 5 again.

1. The return of the 22: No more walking in subzero temperatures for me! 2. New shoes: In the words of Paolo Nutini, “Hello new shoes, bye bye blues.” 3. Our new president: Obama’s only been in ofﬁce for two days, but I’m already liking it better than the last eight years.

E D I T O R ’ S N O T E by Tommy Trafton And … the University is back in action. All of the kids are back walking around Green Street stuffing their T.I.S. bags with a collection of $200, 500 paged, three pound textbooks. Fleets of MTD buses repopulate the roads while jaywalking tickets are handed out like candy and protestors and club presidents dress up in costumes wandering around the quad getting people to play their outrageous games.

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How come I never noticed how strange this town is until school is back in session? The campus is a carnival that we seem to slowly become oblivious to as the semester goes on and the studying piles up. The quad is a large circus stage with its audience trapped in the classrooms of Lincoln Hall and the English Building. Maybe that’s why break was such a nice change of pace. Everything in CU seemed quieter, cozier and just plain sane. Sometimes it’s easy for students and professors to get so caught up in the academic festivities of test taking and e-mailing

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food & drink Sandella’s Flatbread Café to Debut Early February by Kim Callaghan

new franchise is coming to the CU community that prides itself on the freshness of ingredients, nutritional values, and satisfying meals that revolve around the idea of using flatbread. Sandella’s Flatbread Café will open in early February at 700 South Gregory Street in Urbana. Owners Dan and Lisa Hunt along with Christopher and Sue Fetters bought the franchise in 2007 and have been waiting for the right location to open the first of the six Sandella’s they are hoping to start-up. Dan Hunt says, “We bought the franchise and it took us a while to find the right location for the first store. We have six stores to

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build in central Illinois: Springfield, Peoria, Normal, Champaign, and Decatur, but this is store number one.” Speaking further about the decision to open in Urbana first, Hunt says, “We’ve looked in all the areas, but this was the best location that came up first. This is a nice little nest; our demographic is here and with all the foot traffic that’s really what brought us here.” Christopher Fetter comments on the location being a college campus, “On the East Coast, at colleges, it has done very, very well. It is a new experience for franchises.” Not only are the owners excited about their location choice, but

they also can’t wait to share the food with the community. A Sandella’s calorie chart alone can attest to the healthiness of the foods. Hunt says, “The maximum caloric content of any of our meals is like seven hundred calories, and that is the rice bowls.” Speaking on the popular sandwiches he said, “When you start getting into the paninis and the grilled flatbreads, you are looking at five/four hundred.” The owners all rave about the bread and they are very excited when comparing it to a more typical thick bread sandwich. Hunt describes the flatbread, “The bread is all 100% whole wheat, no preservatives, no fat, and it is brick oven baked.” He goes further to say what he finds valuable about the flatbread, “There are actually three layers in there, so you can buy one of these, a cold wrap, and it could sit for two or three hours and not get soggy.” Fetter chimes in, “Maybe more than two or three hours.” Fetter comments on the satisfaction of the food, “It’s a full, but not a heavy full.” Hunt agrees with

this statement and after finishing his afternoon panini, he says, “You are not buying a great big piece of bread, you’re getting a third of the calories, but this is still filling. I won’t have to eat till tomorrow.” About the overall menu of Sandella’s, Hunt says, “This is just as quick, but a lot better for you.” To the owners, this comes down to the fresh ingredients that they use, and of course the flatbread; Hunt says, “You saw the nutritional information. We tasted it then we looked at that, tasted it, and looked at that, but it is the freshness that does it, and the bread.” Hunt explains that all of their products are commercially available, but they have certain manufacturers that produce just for Sandella’s. He says, “We can get daily deliveries from the produce companies. Everything is fresh.” Hunt says that the grand opening will take place sometime in early February. He attests for all of the owners, when he says they are really looking forward to the opening, “We are looking forward to serving the community. I’m proud to be doing this, we all are.”

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We Live in a Digital World by Suzanne Stern

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s if we need to be reminded: These times are getting tough on our wallets. It has become difficult to perform daily activities without thinking about the cost of everyday life. A recession hits everyone, from retailers to consumers, but there are smart ways to fight back. Saving money is about spending as little as possible in all the right places and making the best of what is available. At the gas pump: Gas prices are finally settling down to reasonable levels, which is great news for drivers everywhere. Although it may now be tempting to gas up for a road trip or opt out of a carpool, this is a great place to start saving. Instead of spending extra money on gas, that money can be applied toward bills or placed in a savings account. Surprise yourself with extra savings by staying in the high gas price mindset. In the kitchen: If we didn’t love being served delicious foods cooked by a professional chef,

restaurants wouldn’t exist. These meals, though, will surely empty your wallet while filling your stomach. This isn’t to say that no one should ever go out to eat, but consider cooking your own meals in the comfort of your own kitchen. Ingredients cost much less than a prepared meal, and with the Internet, cook books and television, there shouldn’t be a shortage of recipes. Cooking at home can be a fun alternative to an expensive night out. In the Sunday newspaper: The Sunday newspaper is the biggest one of the week; it’s filled with special sections and notices, but one of the most important features is that all of the weekly ads will be inside. By looking at the week’s sales, you can see where the most money can be saved. Sooner or later, nearly all prices are reduced. If an item is not needed right away, keep a look out for it to go on sale soon. Additionally, the coupon sections are usually put out by companies, so even if the store doesn’t have it on sale, you can get

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a lower price. It may seem like annoying work, but all of the savings add up over time. At the library: The library is a good resource for entertainment and information beyond books. Instead of renting or buying movies, take them out at the library for free. In addition, libraries may also hold many fun and educational programs free of cost for children or family members. Even the Internet is available free of cost. It won’t hurt to look around and see what is offered, all for free. In the clearance section: These days, the clearance section of most stores isn’t just for stained sweaters or opened bottles of shampoo. Many stores put items on clearance to make room for new inventory or to get rid of seasonal items. Nearly every kind of store, from clothing to convenience, has items on clearance. Knowing the right places to look and being patient are key to finding everyday items at a lower cost.

So congratulations to the Arizona Cardinals, the Pittsburgh Steelers and their loyal fans. Enjoy sunny Tampa during Super Bowl XLIII (though I guess the Cardinals are used to sun, being from the Southwest and all). Even though the Bears and the Rams didn’t make it very far this year, the Super Bowl is a fun occasion to get together with friends, throw back a few brews, eat some delicious food (yum, nachos) and watch the big game. What could make your viewing experience more enjoyable, though? For starters, a new HDTV will make the sweat on the players faces oh-somuch clearer. Times are tough, and not many can afford a new TV nowadays; however, Super Bowl season has the best deals on TVs — better than the Christmas season, even. However, not everyone is in the market for a new TV — some, like my parents, don’t even feel that cable is a necessary indulgence. Though this seems foreign to the campus community, where nearly every student subscribes to Comcast, outside of this little University bubble, cable television is not a necessity for some folks. “Why would I need so many channels? I have the news and Law and Order,” claims my father. For people like him, the basic channels are just fine. For those who still use analog televison, you don’t need a fancy new TV for clearer picture and sound quality, for on Feb. 17, all analog is switching to digital. Analog users can keep their old televisions and just buy an analog-to-digital converter box (if you use an antenna to get a picture, this applies to you; however, if you get cable or TV through the wall, you’re most likely safe). The government has established a coupon program where each household can receive two $40 coupons for the boxes by visiting http://www.dtv2009.gov. The boxes usually cost between $40 and $80 at electronics stores such as Best Buy or Circuit City (but go fast before they close!). The coupons usually only work in-store, so shopping online for your converter box might not be the best option. With the Super Bowl and the digital transition just around the corner, make sure to gear up for the big days ... you won’t regret it, no matter who you’re rooting for.

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Radio Maria has gained a reputation as Champaign’s art bar. From its funky, salvagedecorated interior to its handmade beer fountain to its frequent art shows, the downtown tapas bar is as much gallery as restaurant — and now especially for local youngsters. The bar, located at 119 N. Walnut St., Champaign, hosts the Kids 4 Kids Art Show, a children’s art exhibit to benefit Champaign’s Crisis Nursery. The walls of both the bar and the dining room are covered with original works of art, all for sale in a silent auction that ends with a reception on January 25. And what’s better than an art show benefitting the Nursery, an institution dedicated to creating a safe environment for children in hard times? An art show in which local elementary school students did every piece. Radio Maria’s owners are both active artists and “they’ve always wanted to do an art show to benefit kids,” says Radio Maria’s Jacob Daugherty. He contacted schools in the Champaign and Monticello school districts and art teachers at those schools selected art works for the show. Most of the work in the show involves collaboration between multiple students, framed in vintage

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window frames provided by PACA — a Champaign county preservation agency. Bidding has already started, and “every piece has at least one bid on it,” says Daugherty. The paintings have been especially popular with Radio Maria patrons, he notes. Opening bids on the framed, collaborative paintings and collages ranged from $50 to $75, with bidding wars already developing. Daugherty pointed out piece #9, four panels showing the moon moving across a blue sky and changing phases, and mentioned that it was out of his price range. “We have two guys bidding heavily on that one,” he said. Other pieces that have been attracting attention include panel #8, featuring the sun peeking through the window, with multiple suns each decorated with a variety of colors, and panel #37, a triptych of the newly-inaugurated president Barack Obama. Daugherty referred to this month’s auction as the inaugural children’s benefit. He said that Radio Maria plans on hosting it every year, “always for children, benefitting children, something to teach children the value of philanthropy and work and art.”

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by Syd Slobodnik by Erik Johnson Something is not quite Scottish, or Scottish enough, about this modern retelling of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the current production of Chicago’s Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier. Director Barbara Gaines channels this medieval tale into the 21st century with a variety of uneven choices and gimmicky theatrics. The performance feels like Shakespeare translated and told by CNN news reports and Stephen King. This is a visually bloody version, too, although not nearly as much as Roman Polanski’s famous film version of the early 1970s, with a mock Caesarian birth, the hanging corpses of Macduff’s children, Lady Macbeth’s blood bath and Macbeth’s bloody head dangling from a bag in the triumphant Macduff’s hands. This is truly a grim R-rated version of this classic tale, not meant for children or sensitive theatergoers. The rise and fall of the tragic Scottish warrior king and his ambitious wife is brought to life by many talented performers and numerous contemporary elements that distract from the Bard’s great language. Several monologues are turned into contemporary press conferences; instead of swords and medieval armor, soldiers are clad in bulletproof vests and armed with combat rifles and side arms. While in transit to England, a

couple of characters wait in an airport terminal, and Macbeth visits the three weird witches in what looks like a contemporary men’s night at a strip club. After Duncan’s death is revealed, Macbeth’s house guards burst onstage like Michael Corleone’s henchmen from Godfather II, looking for the assassins. These theatrics add much interest and excitement for the casual theatergoer but aren’t narratively necessary. Ben Carlson and Karen Aldridge are powerful as the ruthless king and queen. A veteran of Canadian stage, Carlson is frequently technically fine in his delivery but at times, a bit like the passionless Kenneth Branagh in his actions. Aldridge delivers several of Lady Macbeth’s famed speeches in states of undress, including a topless seduction of her husband. The Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s Evan Buliung’s Macduff is consistently passionate and powerful. Chicago veteran Mike Nussbaum is a real comedic scene stealer as the porter, who interacts luminously with the audiences as he makes his way to the disturbing knockings at the palace doors.

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It Was All a Dream

From book-smart good boy to Bad Boy rap star by Jeff Brandt

biopic of the big man of 1990s East Coast rap has finally arrived in Director George Tillman Jr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Notorious (produced by Sean â&#x20AC;&#x153;P. Diddyâ&#x20AC;? Combs and B.I.G.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Voletta Wallace). Reggie Rock Blythewood and Cheo Hodari Cokerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s screenplay begins at the end â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that fateful March 1997 drive-by shooting at a Los Angeles stoplight â&#x20AC;&#x201D; then backtracks to the adolescence

of Christopher â&#x20AC;&#x153;Biggie Smallsâ&#x20AC;? Wallace (played by screen rookie Jamal Woolard). Voiceover duty goes to Wallace (his ghost maybe?), who explains that in middle school, he was actually a mamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boy with good grades. Christopher Jordan Wallace â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the rapperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real-life son â&#x20AC;&#x201D; plays the bookish mini-Biggie. His performance works wonders despite his minimal amount of screen time. In a crucial

early scene, his absent father materializes from nowhere for the first time in the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. He offers Voletta (Angela Bassett) a whopping $100 of child support. Young Christopher peeps through a window, wide-eyed and heartbroken, as his mother voices her outrage and his father walks out for good. The boy sees money as his only salvation, so he sheds his innocence and injects himself into the drug-dealing culture of Bedford-Stuyvesant. Years pass as he transforms into a gifted pusher who never tires of making paper. Wallace also becomes known around town for his smooth freestyle delivery and meets Puffy (Derek Luke) through a friend. Their shared dream of attaining hip-hop superstardom comes to fruition when their Bad Boy record label â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with artists including Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kim (Naturi Naughton), Faith Evans (Antonique Smith) and Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cease (Marc John Jeffries) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; rises as New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s answer to California rap, particularly through Tupac (Anthony Mackie). Notorious cherishes Tupac and Biggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friendly years and blames the East CoastWest Coast feud on the national media and public hysteria. Tillman places more narrative weight on Biggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s womanizing ways, showing his attempts late in life to apologize to the lovers he wronged and become the responsible family man his father never was. Despite its slick look, ďŹ ne acting and overall skillful storytelling, the film falters when asserting that Biggie and Puff were great human beings out to make the world a better place. Great artists, sure. But all along, they basically just aimed to get rich and get laid. Last time I checked, that was pretty much all of us.

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Scarecrow Last April when Gene Hackman announced his retirement, few people looking back on his long career would recognize what the two-time Oscar winner called his favorite role. That part is character Max Millan in the little-seen film gem Jerry Schatzbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1973 Scarecrow. Scarecrow now seems like a typical early â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s compelling buddy/road tale of two drifters with simple pipedreams, a modern day George and Lennie of Steinbeckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of Mice and Men fame. But the ďŹ lmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead performances and offbeat screenplay by Garry Michael White make it more than ordinary. Hackmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Max is a smart, tough ex-con who dreams of setting up a car wash business in Pittsburgh. Al Pacino is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lionâ&#x20AC;?, a dim-witted former sailor whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trying to make his way to Detroit to see his kid for the ďŹ rst time. Max and Lion meet on the road out west, then make their way east, hopping car rides and freight trains and stopping to see old friends to keep their dreams alive in this funny, sometimes bittersweet ďŹ lm. Although gruff and often explosive, Hackmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Max is a wonderful bit of character acting; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually more of a fun-loving, teddy bear of a guy, chomping on a half-lit cigar, wearing layers of old shirts and a dirty tan overcoat. This overlooked gem was co-winner of the grand prize at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival.

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JAN 22 – JAN 28 09

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music More Than Just a Name Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin takes over the Courtyard Cafe by Morgan Bonges

omeone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin is a pop/rock band based out of Springﬁeld, Mo., with songs about “girls, mountains, mysteries, bedrooms and stairways,” said guitarist Will Knauer. Setting aside the girls aspect, stairways and mysteries are certainly a nice change from the many eyeliner-wearing, moody bands that have emerged since the exile of boy bands. Despite the obvious differences in sound and attitude from both boy bands and those in eyeliner, one also cannot quickly assume that the band takes themselves too seriously, adding a fun, different and entertaining element to the current indie pop crowd. You only need to hear their name to know that this band has something new to offer. The four members met and formed the band at a Super Bowl party while still in high school in

1999 and eventually found themselves touring the United States and Europe. The unusual name was adopted for purely humorous purposes after one of the members came up with it following the resignation of Boris Yeltsin. The rest of the band found it catchy, and the name stuck. According to Knauer, “It’s fun to learn about Russian presidents.” Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin has a pop sound similar to The Beach Boys, who they claim as one of their inﬂuences, or even the Beatles. Their music is lighthearted with lyrics such as, “Oregon girl, with your lips and your curls, I want a taste of that Oregon girl,” or “Wait for me, another year or two, I will graduate and marry you.” These lyrics, coupled with foot-tapping, bouncy tempos, make people want to sing along. Like

the style of their music, the band is also known to perform fun shows, many times inviting people to join in onstage. Often abbreviated SSLYBY, the band holds a special connection to CU, as they signed to Champaign-based record label Polyvinyl Record Co. in 2006. The label released a remastered version of their debut album, Broom, in 2006 and the widely acclaimed Pershing in 2008. Blender magazine named the band’s song “Dead Right” as one of its top 144 songs of 2008, which is a pretty cool feat for a fairly under-the-radar band. Don’t miss the chance to honor mountains and mysteries as Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin brings their catchy beats to the Courtyard Café joined by Company of Thieves and Unicycle Loves You at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25.

C U S O U N D R E V I E W by Mike Ingram

Study shows Bush Missed about as Much as By the time this issue hits the shelves, many things will have happened: Bush will finally be out of office after what seemed more like an eternity than eight years, our esteemed governor will hopefully, (for our entertainment), have staged another amazing press conference with a supporting cast of people who look bewildered to be there, and two nights of the Great Cover Up will have passed and if you missed them, that’s a shame. But, you have one more chance to get out and see some of the area’s best bands stepping out of their elements (sometimes), to raise money for charity. Last week’s issue covered the history of the event, so pick it up or check out http://www.the217. com if you missed it. This column was written just after night one of the event, which saw some very excellent sets from several genres. Local rock band PopGun5 kicked things off with a set from Lynyrd Skynyrd, a band that I have respect for, but don’t find myself listening to often. But, I’ll tell you what — I was rocking pretty hard during the “Freebird” solo. (And yes, a Confederate flag was used as a cape, of sorts). Kilborn Alley followed with a very strong set of Peter Tosh tunes. Brother Embassy took everyone back to the late ’90s with a Limp Bizkit set, which alarmingly, made me somewhat fondly remember some of those tunes. Guitarist John “Quez” Vasquez had one of the best costumes of the night — face paint, black silk outfit, and several lights on his body to nicely replicate the www.the217.com

Wes Borland “pre-Jesus” look. It was fantastic to see Curb Service’s Larry Gates finally get to play the set of Pulp Fiction soundtrack tunes that he’d been talking about for years, complete with costumes and dialogue from the film. Drummer Ian Shepherd played the entire set in an exact replica “Gimp” costume complete with zippered mouth and Lindsey Markel took on both the role of Yolanda and a twisting Mia Wallace. Also, Brandon T. Washington looked shockingly like Samuel L. Jackson’s Jules Vincent, which he utilized walking around the dressing room asking people, “I’m sorry, did I break your concentration?” Mike Ingram Band, (yeah, this guy), followed by performing as Temple of Low Men, one of my favorite bands ever that just happens to be from here in CU, complete with a mid-set bass player switch. The thrilling conclusion was delivered by Beat Kitchen, whose lineup swelled to ten people, including a horn section and extra percussion and Brandon T. in his second wig of the night — this one an afro that extended nearly a foot high. They played an incredible set of songs by Sly and the Family Stone that had the crowd going crazy. The horn section was amazing, and hopefully Jacqui Palmer is a vocalist that we’ll all be seeing more. Getting to the final installment of GCUP18, tonight you can catch some new and old faces. The newly formed local group Silver Moon is set to kick things off, with Golden Quality in the second position, (and GCUP guru Ward Gollings in the mix). Scurvine will return to the GCUP stage having performed as Tegan and Sara in 2007. Hot Cops also joined the event this year, but it’s probably too much to hope for to have them do something

Arrested Development-related to go along with the band name ... but, I’ll say now that a set as Dr. Funke’s 100% Natural Good-Time Family Band Solution would be incredible. The Chemicals will follow, (having performed last year as the Velvet Underground), with Roberta Sparrow next in line, (after a blistering 2008 set as the Descendents). Terminus Victor is set to close out the 18th year, which is apt when considering how talked about their sets have always been, whether choosing to go the more indie route with sets as Fugazi or Slint, or picking huge surprises like Def Leppard or Elliott Smith. No matter the band they choose, you can expect the set to be fantastic. The show starts at 9 p.m. and there is a $7 cover charge that goes to a local charity. It was great to see so many people at the ﬁrst night, but John Hoefﬂeur was right, (as he often is), in saying that it would be great to see the kind of enthusiasm people show for bands at the Cover Up at the gigs they play as original acts. So, hopefully you discovered some new groups through the GCUP that made you wonder what they sound like normally and will seek them out in the future. If you’re out and about on Friday, be sure to check out the show at the Red Herring, (which is hosting some pretty cool shows this semester), featuring Sunset Stallion, Tracey and Tricia (formerly of Tall Tale), Carl Hauck, and Steph Plant — a great lineup of young CU/campustown acts for only $3. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Mike Ingram can be reached at forgottenwords@gmail.com.

JAN 22 – JAN 28 09

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NIGHT 1 With a sense of anticipation hardly expected for a snowy Sunday evening, the Highdive was packed and ready for night one of the 18th Annual Great Cover-Up Beneﬁt. Despite picking up on bits of conversation and band members wandering in the audience between sets, I had little indication as to what the evening truly had in store. From Southern anthems and Fred Durst to Pulp Fiction and a funk-tastic ending, night one was a more-than-ﬁtting start to the oft-discussed event. Let buzz give you a rundown of what was not to be missed. by Amanda Shively

PopGun5 / Lynyrd Skynyrd

Curb Service / Pulp Fiction

Mike Ingram Band / Temple of Low Men

Beat Kitchen / Sly and the Family Stone

Complete with ﬂowing locks, a Confederate ﬂag and loads of swagger, Lynyrd Skynyrd took to the stage playing only the greatest of hits. From the opening notes of “Gimme Three Steps” through the end of audience-requested favorite “Freebird,” there was no shortage of band transformation. With the remark that they needed to “catch a plane” after the show, PopGun5’s attention to detail was not lost on the quickly increasing audience.

In a completely original take on the idea of the Cover Up, Curb Service was not only actually Temple of Low Men fronted by Larry Gates but also played a rendition of songs from the movie Pulp Fiction, complete with sound clips and onstage re-enactments. Rather than sticking to one artist, one style and one set, the group initially confused the room decked out in suits, casual gear and an outﬁt straight out of ... well, I couldn’t even begin to tell you what that was. Entertaining, original and musically top-notch, Curb Service was a clear favorite of the evening.

While Mike Ingram’s knowledge and involvement in the CU music scene would certainly explain a CU take on CU, it was still quite the surprise to see the cover of Temple of Low Men. While I can’t claim to be the most knowledgeable on the history of CU artists, the set was both musically impressive and ﬁlled with the subtle (and not-so subtle at all) yet light-hearted jabs that come more as a recognition of one’s impact upon an area.

Certainly, the best way to end the evening would be with an all-out dance party via Sly and the Family Stone. From “Thank You” to “Everyday People” and “I Want To Take You Higher,” everything about the set was right on. It was a good, albeit long, evening, and watching the band and crowd dancing right up to the ﬁnal note, it seemed safe to say the party was only just beginning.

Kilborn Alley / Peter Tosh After overhearing several audience members comment on Bob Marley and the Wailers, I feel the need to immediately state that Peter Tosh, not Marley himself, was the second act to grace the Highdive stage. As similar comments would indicate, the power and inﬂuence of Peter Tosh was a great one to be recognized by Kilborn Alley. Sporting a laid-back attitude and fake drug paraphernalia, the genuine musicianship of Kilborn Alley was the most memorable part of their act. Without relying on much in the way of costume or theatrics, one could only be blown away by their spot-on vocals.

Brother Embassy / Limp Bizkit It would seem a great portion of CU knew they were in for a treat from Brother Embassy as the Highdive immediately ﬁlled up when an appearance of Fred Durst and the lost art of the backwards red hat took the stage. Arguably one of the most entertaining acts of the evening, Brother Embassy went all out, once again joined by the Brother Embassy Bang Bangs for choreographed renditions of “Nookie” and “Rollin’.” I hold no embarrassment — and neither did much of the audience — in stating that I sung along to every song.

Brother Embassy as Limp Bizkit. Photo by Abby Toms JAN 22 – JAN 28 09

Beat Kitchen rocks out as Sly and the Family Stone. Photo by Elle Destree

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NIGHT 2

Tractor Kings / Steve Earle

As a man with a large top hat and another man in a sleeveless shirt with a Crayola-induced octopus drawn on his arm wandered by, followed by an awkwardly large bundle of props being snuck into the back room, it was obvious that the night’s show was going to bring together great music, interesting people and a good time. Now in its 18th year, the Great Cover Up brings together local artists as they transform into their favorite bands and musicians. The second evening of the three night series was an eventful one, ﬁlled with everything from ‘60s pop to gothic metal. by Emily Carlson

With trucker hats, a twangy voice and impressive guitar picking, the Tractor Kings livened up the show to the tune of Steve Earle with a bit of country music that ﬁt the group extremely well. The music was extremely easy to listen to and made it impossible not to tap your feet, which was a refreshing sound for the group, but not completely out of their ability or comfort zone. They were good fun to watch and even better to hear.

Common Loon / Madonna The masculine duo that is known in Champaign for their psychedelic ‘60s style wasn’t too far from their element when they covered Madonna. Their take on the superstar reminded us yet again why our parents taste in music wasn’t completely dreadful. When the boys busted out “Open Your Heart,” even the beer-drinking men in the back sang along. After they closed with a nice rendition of “Material Girl,” it was conﬁrmed that pointy boobs and blonde hair aren’t necessary to love Madonna’s hits.

New Ruins / Guided by Voices With the talent and creativity synonymous with New Ruins, their persona of the inﬂuential indie band Guided by Voices was a good choice for the group. From true rock and roll beats to more chill songs, the combination of vocals along with the almost chilling guitar sounds was both captivating and addicting. With music that you could put on repeat and never get sick of it, the set offered a relaxing change of pace.

Agent Mos / A Tribe Called Quest When AMS and ESHR took the stage, they had two things they wanted to make clear: they were huge Obama supporters and they could deﬁnitely rap. The onstage trio could scratch records, spit beats and even had the smooth dance moves to match it. With huge support, they had the crowd screaming and throwing their hands up like they were the seasoned rap vets of A Tribe Called Quest.

Santa / The Cure

TOP: Inside the High Dive during the Great Cover Up. CENTER: Agent Mos covers A Tribe Called Quest. Photos by Anne-Marie Cheely

RC$/Post Historic / Andrew W.K.

The Duke Of Uke / T.Rex

From the cut-off plaid shirts and trucker hats to the killer dance moves, RC$ and Post Historic made everyone fall in love with the hilarious pseudo-metal music of Andrew W.K. As they took on the new persona onstage, their high-energy performance held up as they soon had everyone wanting to party and quit their jobs. After six songs full of ﬁst pumps and full-arm-circle guitar jams, the boys ended their set with “Party Hard” and everyone agreed.

The Duke of Uke warped the Highdive back to a time of peace signs and bra burning. Their impersonation of English rock band T.Rex had everyone grooving to the smooth melodies and admiring the interesting costumes that ranged from an oversized top hat to insect antennas. To end their portion of the show, the band invited the audience on stage to show off their dance moves. And as if that wasn’t enough, they also brought out an oversized cutout of T.Rex lead singer Marc Bolan to join the crew on stage.

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To bring the show to an explosive conclusion, Santa became the Cure in more ways than just putting on make-up and playing the same songs. Frontman Stan McConnell did an amazing job of impersonating the intoxicated, strung out Robert Smith of the gothic English rock band. Along with a series of trippy songs, (including a cover of “Love Cats,”) mid-performance, the band was treated to an onstage touch up of hairspray and red lipstick.

NIGHT 3 Come to the Highdive tonight to see the event’s closing night. Doors open at 8 p.m. The schedule is listed below.

Silver Moon: 9-9:20 p.m. Golden Quality: 9:35-9:55 p.m. Scurvine: 10:10-10:30 p.m. Hot Cops: 10:45-11:05 p.m. Chemicals: 11:20-11:40 p.m. Roberta Sparrow: 11:55-12:20 p.m. Terminus Victor: 12:35-1 a.m. JAN 22 – JAN 28 09

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Learn and practice yoga postures and exercises, live music mantra chanting, meditaBarb Hamilton tion and the wisdom of La Gourmandise Bistro on yoga philosophy. Main, U, 6pm Live Dueling Piano Show food & drink 88 Broadway, U, 9pm Krannert Uncorked Performers include Bill Krannert Center for the Withering, Larry Frost and Performing Arts, U, 5pm Rick Charmin. Sample free beverages, Caleb Cook and the Big cheese and crackers. Naturals Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., fri, jan 23 U, 9pm live music Andy Moreillon Memphis on Main, C, Live Dueling Piano Show 9pm 88 Broadway, U, 9pm Who’s Bad?: Tribute to Performers include Bill Michael Jackson Withering, Larry Frost and Canopy Club, U, 9pm, $10 Rick Charmin. The Great Cover Up Prairie Dogs Highdive, C, 9pm, $7 The Embassy Tavern & Performers include Chem- Grill, U, 5:30pm icals, Roberta Sparrow Desafinado and X-Krush and Terminus Victor. Acoustic Yossarian and Brian Cowboy Monkey, C, Esmao Band 5:30pm Cowboy Monkey, C, Road Song 10pm, $10 The Clark Bar, C, 6pm Happy Hour and Live dj Music DJ Halfdead Silvercreek, U, 6pm Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Panache Tavern, Tolono, 8pm Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 7pm karaoke Jazz music. Karaoke PBS at Huber’s Senator’s Bar & Grill, SaHuber’s West End Store, voy, 10pm C, 8pm The Fairchilds art exhibit Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., Artist lecture: Indira U, 9pm Freitas Johnson Ben Bedford Parkland College, C, 1pm The Embassy Tavern & Artist Indira Freitas JohnGrill, U, 9pm son will discuss her work Candy Foster involving conflict resolution Memphis on Main, C, in Chicago public schools 9pm as part of the Shanti Orga- The Show nization for Peace. Urbana-Champaign InReception for Indira dependent Media Center, Freitas Johnson U, 10pm Parkland Art Gallery, C, The Show is a 2 hour live 6pm radio program broadcast Features classical Odissi on WRFU-LP, Urbana dancer Gulapudi Raman 104.5 FM every Friday @ Kumari at 6:45pm and 10 PM. artist gallery talk at 7pm. The Third Flight, Vanattica recreation Bentley’s Pub, C, 10:30pm Drinking Liberally dj Esquire Lounge Inc., C, 6:30pm Country Dancing at A gathering of liberal Bradley’s II thinkers over drinks. Bradley’s II, C, 9pm, $5 DJ Dance Party fundraisers Canopy Club, U, 9pm UC Books to Prisoners DJ Delayney work session Radio Maria, C, 10pm Urbana-Champaign InDJ Mixin’ Mike dependent Media Center, Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 U, 2pm

concert mind/body/spirit Sunset Stallion, Tracey Meditation & Yoga Classes Ananda Liina Yoga & Meditation Center, U, 6pm

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and Tricia, Carl Hauck, & Steph Plant Red Herring Coffeehouse, U, 8pm

karaoke Karaoke Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 10pm Karaoke with DJ Hollywood Wendl’s, U, 9pm Dragon Karaoke CJ Dane’s, Tolono, 9pm

stage Russian National Ballet Theatre: Sleeping Beauty Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7pm, $39, $34 seniors, $25 students, $20 UI and youth Recommended for ages 8 and up. LeAnne Howe: Choctalking on Other Realities Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, $22, $17 seniors, $15 students, $10 UI and youth A one-woman show by LeAnne Howe, an author and citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

A program of Medieval and Renaissance music including the works of Hildegard von Bingen, Ciconia, Phillippe de Caron, Josquin and Byrd. Dave Lippman Political Satirist Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 8pm, $12

karaoke Karaoke Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 10pm Dragon Karaoke CJ Dane’s, Tolono, 9pm Liquid Courage Karaoke Geo’s, U, 10pm

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Russian National Ballet Theatre: Sleeping Beauty Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 2pm, 7pm, $39, $34. $25 students, $20 UI and youth Recommended for ages 8 and up. LeAnne Howe: Choctalksat, jan 24 ing on Other Realities Krannert Center for live music the Performing Arts, U, Live Dueling Piano Show 7:30pm, $22, $17 seniors, 88 Broadway, U, 9pm $15 students, $10 UI and Performers include Bill youth Withering, Larry Frost and A one-woman show by Rick Charmin. LeAnne Howe, an author Panache and a citizen of the ChocJim Gould Restaurant, taw Nation of Oklahoma. C, 7pm Memorial Day GTO & The Glasspaks Parkland College Theatre, Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., C, 12pm U, 9pm This fundraiser for the Surreal Deal Parkland Theatre will feaThe Embassy Tavern & ture a dessert bar, silent Grill, U, 9pm auction and conversation Micah Walk Band, Dan with the playwright. Hubbard, and Number sporting event One Sons Cowboy Monkey, C, Men’s and Women’s 9:30pm, $5 Track: Carl/Health AlliAD/HD & Smartakuss ance Invitational Memphis on Main, C, Armory, C, all day 10pm Women’s Tennis vs University of Tennesee dj Atkins Tennis Center, U, DJ Dance Party 12pm Canopy Club, U, 9pm Men’s Basketball vs. DJ Tim Williams Wisconsin Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 Assembly Hall, C, 3pm Kosmo at Soma art opening Soma Ultralounge, C, 11pm Opening reception for the Four Great Escapes dance music photography show by Radio Salsa Jim Long Radio Maria, C, 11pm, $3 Anita Purves Nature CenSalsa, Merengue, Bachata ter, U, 1pm music and dancing with A meet-and-greet with DJ Bris. the artist behind the photographic exhibit of concert four scenic locations in Gravitacion presents: EL- and near Champaign-UrEMENTS bana, with the greatest Chapel of St. John the Di- emphasis on Meadowvine, C, 7:30pm, $15 gen- brook Park. eral public, $5 students

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venues Aroma Café 118 N. Neil, C. 356-3200 Ü Assembly Hall 1800 S. First, C. 3335000 Ü Bacaro 113 N. Walnut, C. 3986982 Ü Barfly 120 N. Neil, C. 352-9756 Ü Bar Louie 510 E. John, C. 328-3700 Ü The Blind Pig 120 N. Walnut, C. 3981532 Ü Bentley’s Pub 419 N. Neil, C. 359-7977 Ü Boardman’s Art Theatre 126 W. Church St., C. 355-0068 Ü Borders Books & Music 802 W. Town Center Blvd, C. 351-9011 Ü It’s Brothers Bar & Grill 613 E. Green, C. 328-5531 Ü Boltini Lounge 211 N. Neil, C. 378-8001 Ü The Brass Rail 15 E. University, C. 352-7512 Ü Bunny’s Tavern 119 W. Water Street, U. 367-8175 Ü Café Kopi 109 N. Walnut, C. 359-4266 Ü Caffe Paradiso 801 S. Lincoln Ave., U. 384-6066 Ü The Canopy Club 708 S. Goodwin Ave, U. 367-3140 Ü Cinema Gallery 120 West Main, U. 3673711 Ü Chester Street Bar 63 E. Chester, C. 356-5607 Ü The Clybourne 706 S. Sixth, C. 383-1008 Ü C.O. Daniels 608 E. Daniel, C. 337-7411 Ü Curtis Orchard 3902 S. Duncan, C. 359-5565 Ü Early American Museum 600 N. Lombard, Mahomet. 586-2612 Ü E’llusions 207 W. Clark, C. 781-0504 Ü Embassy Tavern & Grill 114 S. Race Street, U. 384-9526 Ü Esquire Lounge 106 N. Walnut, C. 398-5858 Ü Fallon’s Ice House 703 N. Prospect, C. 398-5760 Ü Farren’s Pub & Eatery 308 N. Randolph, C. 359-6977 Ü Fire Haus 708 S. Sixth, C. 344-4171 Ü The FuBar Lounge 306 E. Green, C. 384-0500 Ü Geovantis 401 E. Green, C. 344-4600 Ü The Great Impasta 114 W. Church, C. 359-7377 Ü Green Street Café 35 E. Green, C. 367-6844 Ü Bar Giuliani 608 E. Green, C. 344-5374 Ü Guido’s 2 E. Main, C. 359-3148 Ü Heartland Gallery 112 W. Main, U. 337-4767 Ü The Highdive 51 Main, C. 356-2337 Ü Huber’s 1312 W. Church, C. 352-0606 Ü Humanities Lecture Hall, IPRH 805 W. Pennsylvania, U. 244-3344 Ü Illini Inn 901 S. Fourth, C. 344-5209 Ü Independent Media Center 202 S. Broadway Ave, U. 344-8820 Ü The Iron Post 120 S. Race Street, U. 337-POST Ü Jillian’s

Billiards Club 1201 S. Neil, C. 355-2800 Joe’s Brewery 706 Fifth, C. 384-1790 Jupiter’s Pizzieria & Billiards 39 E. Main, C. 398-5988 Ü Kam’s 618. E. Daniel, C. 337-3300 Ü KoFusion 1 E. Main, C. 531-1166 Ü Krannert Art Museum 500 East Peabody Drive, C. 244-0516 Ü Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Goodwin, U. 333-6700 Ü La Casa Cultural Latina 1203 W. Nevada, U. 333-4950 Ü Legends 522 E. Green, C. 355-7674 Ü McKinley Church & Foundation 809 S. Fifth, C. 3440297 Ü Memphis on Main 55 E. Main, C. 398-1097 Ü Mike ‘n Molly’s 105 N. Market, C.355-1236 Ü Murphy’s Pub 604 E. Green, C. 352-7275 Ü The Office 14 W. Main, U. 344-7608 Ü The Office II 302 S. Country Fair Dr., C. 398-6332 Ü OPENSOURCE Art 12 E. Washington, C. Ü Pages For All Ages 1201 Savo Plaza, Savoy. 351-7243 Ü Parkland College Theatre 2400 West Bradley Ave, C. 351-2528 Ü Radio Maria 119 N Walnut, C. 398-7729 Ü Radmaker’s Billiard and Sports Bar 4 E. Holden, Tolono. 485-3531 Ü Rantoul Theater 914 Arends Boulevard, Rantoul. 892-1121 Ü Rock’s 25 E. Springfield, C. 359-2660 Ü Rose Bowl Tavern 106 N. Race Street, U. 367-7031 Ü Silvercreek Restaurant 402 N. Race Street, U. 328-3402 Ü Soma Ultra Lounge 320 N. Neil, C. 359-7662 Ü Springer Cultural Center 301 N. Randolph, C. 398-2376 Ü Spurlock Museum 600 S. Gregory, U. 333-2360 Ü The Station Theatre 223 N. Broadway, U. 384-4000 Ü Station 211 211 E. Green, C. 367-9915 Ü Todd & Johns 201 N. Broadway Ave, U. 367-0904 Ü Tracks Sports Bar and Nightclub 116 N Chestnut, C. 355-8595 Ü Tumble Inn Tavern 302 S. Neil, C. 356-0012 Ü University YMCA 1001 S. Wright, C. 217-337-1500 Ü Urbana Civic Center 108 East Water St., U. 384-2375 Ü Virginia Theatre 203 W. Park, C. 356-9053 Ü Wind Water and Light Gallery 10 E. Main, C. 378-8586 Ü Zorba’s Restaurant 627 E. Green, C. 344-0710 Ü Ü

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The Great Cover-Up the highdive, jan. 22

Don’t miss your last chance this year to catch all your favorite local bands masquerading as different artists at the Great Cover-Up. Silver Moon, Golden Quality, Scurvine, Hot Cops, Chemicals, Roberta Sparrow and Terminus Victor will all perform at this final night of the annual event. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the show kicks off at 9 p.m. Cover is $7 and will benefit the Crisis Nursery and the Community Center for the Arts.

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Adventures in Animal Health Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, C, 1pm, $3 adults, $2 children In this interactive program, children will learn the importance of keeping their pets healthy and safe.

MCJS Karaoke American Legion Post 24, C, 7:30pm Dragon Karaoke The Clark Bar, C, 9pm

sun, jan 25 live music Live Music at Carmon’s Carmon’s Restaurant, C, 5:30pm Emerald Rum Blind Pig, The, C, 6pm Disco Biscuits Canopy Club, U, 9pm, $15

karaoke Liquid Courage Karaoke Geo’s, U, 7pm

sporting event Women’s Tennis vs Miami of Ohio Atkins Tennis Center, U, 12pm Women’s Basketball vs. Indiana Assembly Hall, C, 3pm Sly and the Family Stone Covered by Beat Kitchen on Jan 18th. Photo by Abby Toms

Volunteer opportunities Smile Healthy — Office Assistant Volunteers are needed for a weekly two hour shift in this downtown Champaign Office on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at this agency which coordinates dental services for children in need. Volunteers are also needed for a weekly two hour shift at the dental clinic in Rantoul. For more information, please contact Nancy at 359-7404 or email ngreenwalt@ smilehealthy.org.

One to One Mentor Program — School based mentors Looking for a way to connect with today’s youth? By spending just one hour a week (during the school year — approximately 35 hours a year) mentoring a child, you can make a difference. Become a One to One Mentor in Champaign Unit 4 or Urbana District 115. Applications and background checks are required. Mentor training will be held January 29 and February 11. Please contact Lauren Smith in Champaign at 351-3722 or Barbara Linder in Urbana at 337-0853.

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois — Outreach troop leaders and assistants Creative and energetic people who love to work with children ages 5-17 are needed to help with troops located in local youth agencies, schools and other locations. Applications and background checks are required. Staff outreach coordinator will help organize and lead the troop to get you started. For more information, contact Rhonda Sykes at 238-5112 or email rsykes@girlscouts-gsci.org. www.the217.com

social issues Anti-War Anti-Racism Effort Meeting Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 6pm

lgbt Mpowerment Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resources, U, 5pm Mpowerment is a community group for young gay/bisexual men.

fundraisers FriendShop Used Book Store Open Champaign Public Library, C, 2:30pm The Library Friends sell used books for $1 or less, plus CDs, videos, and DVDs for $1.50. All sales benefit the library.

mon, jan 26 live music Jazz Jam Hosted by MRS Trio Iron Post, U, 7pm Jason Bentley Boltini Lounge, C, 7:30pm Monday Night Miracle with Zmick Canopy Club, U, 9pm ’80s Night w/DJ Mingram Highdive, C, 10pm

dj DJ Mingram Highdive, C, 10pm

Open Mic Night 88 Broadway, U, 9pm

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for two-year-olds with a parent or grandparent. No registration. Goodnight Storyshop Champaign Public Library, C, 6:30pm Evening storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

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Paul Faber Dragon Karaoke The Embassy Tavern & Grill, U, 9pm

Toddler Time: Snow Urbana Free Library, U, 10:30pm Children ages two to four years with an adult are invited to listen to stories and songs about snow and make some paper snowflakes to take home.

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Canopy Club, U, 9pm, $5-$7 Doors open at 8pm.

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Open-Mic Night O Baby! Rainbow Coffeehouse Radio Maria, C, Champaign Public Library, Wesley-United Methodist 10:30pm C, 9:45am, 10:30am Church & Wesley Foundastage Featuring twenty minutes tion, U, 6:30pm of lap bouncing, nursery Interval: Small Potatoes rhymes, music activities, mind/body/spirit Krannert Center for the easy listening, and play Beginners’ Group MediPerforming Arts, U, 12pm time for the littlest ones. tation Performance by JacAnanda Liina Yoga & Med- quie Manning and Rich classes & work- itation Center, U, 6pm Prezioso. shops Learn and practice mantra Open Stage Comedy MELD (Monday Evening chanting and meditation. Night Life Drawing) Group Dada Madhuvidyananda, a Memphis on Main, C, Boneyard Pottery, C, yogic monk and teacher is 9pm, $2 7pm, $7 leading the group meditakids & families An informal and nontion and gives a brief talk instructional evening of on yogic spiritual practices Storyshop drawing the human form. and philosophy after the Champaign Public Library, All 2D media are welpractice. C, 9:45am, 10:30am come, and chairs, stools, Stories, music, and movesupport groups table space and tray ment are featured in this tables are provided. Emotions Anonymous weekly storytime for preFaith United Methodist schoolers. tue, jan 27 Church, C, 7:30pm Duct Work A twelve step program for Savoy Recreational Cenlive music people whose emotions ter, Savoy, 5:30pm, $25 Acoustic Tuesday with are causing difficulties in for residents of Savoy, $32 Jeremy Harper their lives. for non-residents Memphis on Main, C, Ages 5-12. 7:30pm wed, jan 28 The Piano Man live music Canopy Club, U, 9pm Corn Desert Ramblers Donnie Heitler Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., Great Impasta, C, 6pm U, 9pm Traditional Irish Music Session dj Bentley’s Pub, C, 7pm “Dusty Music” — DJ Jam Session — CommuDelayney nity Center for the Arts Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, Lincoln Square Mall, U, 10:15pm, $1 7:30pm, $5 Rocket Science At karaoke Senator’s Inn Pub MCJS Karaoke Senator’s Bar & Grill, SaAmerican Legion Post 24, voy, 8pm C, 7:30pm dj Liquid Courage Karaoke Geo’s, U, 9pm Country Dancing at Dragon Karaoke Bradley’s II The Clark Bar, C, 9pm Bradley’s II, C, 9pm, $5 Karaoke with Randy Miller Jeff Markland’s DJ’s all Bentley’s Pub, C, 9:30pm request Radmaker’s Rock & Roll open mic Tavern, Tolono, 9pm Original Music Showcase DJ LEGTWO Espresso Royale, U, 8pm Boltini Lounge, C, 9pm Open Mic Night Salsa Night with DJ Juan Memphis on Main, C, 8pm Cowboy Monkey, C, Open Mic Night with 10pm, $2 Mike Ingram DJ Mingram Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm Reggae Night with DJ kids & families Delayney Babies’ Lap Time Highdive, C, 10pm Urbana Free Library, U, concert 9:45am, 10:30pm Ages birth to 24 months. Stan McConnell with Joe Tuesday Twos Pug, Tracey and Tricia, Champaign Public Library, Carl Hauck and Jonathon C, 9:45am, 10:30am, Childers 11:15am

Study Abroad Fair Illini Union, U, 11am

support groups Among Women: A Lesbian and Bisexual Women’s Support Group Asian American Cultural Center, U, 5pm An informal support group made up of lesbian, bisexual, queer and questioning women students at UIUC; a place to meet other women who share your concerns and to form or broaden your social support network. Coming Out Support Group Illini Union, U, 7pm Safe place to listen, talk and learn about sexual identity and coming out issues.

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of Tournaments

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Thursday, January 29 8pm

Illini Union Rec Room • $5 Registration Fee Sunday, January 25 8pm

Concert featuring “Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin”

Friday, January 30 9pm

Illini Union Courtyard Café 10pm

Night of Tournaments

Bags, Rockband, Halo 3, Chess and Bowling

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8pm

Concert featuring “Frightened Rabbit”

Illini Union Courtyard Café Friday, January 23 9pm-1am

Illini Union Board presents... Illinites- Broadcasting You!

Monday, January 26 9pm

Comedy Show featuring Richie Holliday

Illini Union Courtyard Café • Free Admission

JAN 22 – JAN 28 09

Illini Union Courtyard Café

Concert featuring “Maps & Atlases” and “Felix Culpa” Illini Union Courtyard Café

Saturday, January 31 9pm

Local Band/Artist Showcase Illini Union Courtyard Café

Student Comedy Night Illini Union Courtyard Café

Tuesday, January 27 and Friday, January 30 9am-4pm Blood Drive

Sponsored by Volunteer Illini Projects and Community Blood Services of Illinois

Illini Union Rm. 314 Tuesday, January 27 11am-4pm

Activity Day

Get Involved in Over 70 Student Organizations

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6-10pm

Ice Skating on Anniversary Plaza

Throughout the Illini Union • Free Admission Saturday, January 24 9pm

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d o i n ’ i t w e l l by Kim Rice & Ross Wantland

Man Up! Being your own man in bed

was wondering if you have any suggestions for me. I have trouble pinning down a healthy concept of masculinity. From a young age, I felt like I was told that men’s wants and desires were inherently damaging to women and so my desires were dangerous. [Do] you [have] any thoughts on books or other resources for me or some things I could do to try to counter this discomfort with my own masculinity[?] — Questioning Masculinity Dear QM, Thank you for writing to us. What you are struggling with is quite normal. Figuring out our gender and how we want to be sexually is actually a more difficult process than we think. To really get to the heart of your question, we need to step back and take a look at what it really means to be a “man.”

Manly Man Gender is both our internal sense of identity, and our external performance of that identity. We pick up our ideas about gender from many different places — our family, the media, our friends or religion — all of which tell us a little bit about how we should be as men (masculine) or women (feminine). Masculinity specifically gets defined in some very narrow ways. We have facilitated an exercise where groups brainstorm about what it means to “be a man.” The groups generate a list of terms like tough, in control, stoic, provider, independent and a player. When they discuss what happens to men when they don’t fit into this list, they talk about men being called names, ostracized and even beat up. Many men may find themselves engaging in these behaviors as a way to prove their manhood, even if they struggle with this traditional definition of masculinity. There isn’t anything set in stone about this act of “being a man.” In fact, most men do not fit into these qualities, and no one can, all of the time. But the mythology is that there are some men who are “real men,” and this pressures all men to act like this.

Men in Bed Let’s look at how traditional masculinity can get played out in sexual relationships. If a man is supposed to be in control, he may feel like he needs to know what he’s doing sexually. If he’s supposed to be stoic, he may not be in touch with his feelings or even the sensations he’s experiencing. If he’s supposed to be a player, he may feel like he shouldn’t be concerned about his partner so much as the sexual conquest. Also, this performance doesn’t leave much room for talking about what feels good, learning what a partner likes and growing as a lover.

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We also know that men commit the majority of sexual violence, harassment and dating violence. We can see how if men are supposed to be aggressive and in charge, sexual violence might be a logical conclusion for some men. Most men do not commit this violence, though, and many men abhor that these acts are committed by their gender.

Dropping Out For some men, recognizing the negatives of being a “real man” may make them ambivalent about their gender and uncertain how they can be men in healthy ways. It sounds like you may be feeling this. It is one thing to recognize the ways that masculinity can be unhealthy, but it’s a different thing to redefine and reclaim our own gender. Rather than getting bogged down by guilt — which is often paralyzing and unhelpful — we can begin to celebrate our sexual desires. Men’s desires aren’t unhealthy or dangerous; they are part of who we are. By accepting these feelings, we can also start to make sense of where they came from and if we’d like to act upon them.

Being a New Man To work on this, the first step is acknowledging that the way you were taught to be a man may not be the man you hoped to be. The second step is to examine what aspects of masculinity you want to redefine for yourself. This is uncharted territory; we have to figure out ways to accept ourselves in spite of (rather than with the help of) the messages we’ve received. It’s easy to feel alone because you probably haven’t heard many men talk about this struggle, even though most men have probably felt uncomfortable with masculinity. Educating yourself can help further this journey. Give yourself permission to feel your attractions and fantasies. As you explore being a man on your own terms, you may begin letting go of control and become vulnerable. This can be frightening, but it can also be incredibly rewarding.

Sex 411: Katz, J. The Macho Paradox Hugo Schwyzer’s blog http://www.hugoschwyzer.net Mark Anthony Neal’s blog http://www.newblackman.blogspot. com Zilbergeld, B. The New Male Sexuality

Stay tuned until next week as we open up to fisting. Kim and Ross hope you have a question or comment for us. Drop us a line at buzzdoinitwell@yahoo.com

Jan 22 – JAN 28 09

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Free Will Astrology ARIES

(March 21-April 19):

In The Devil’s Dictionary, Ambrose Bierce defines history as follows: “an account mostly false, of events mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers, mostly knaves, and soldiers, mostly fools.” Bear that in mind as you interpret what I mean by the following: You won’t make history in the coming weeks. Instead, you will help generate an interesting and important story that will involve unfamous people who have little political power or military skill but have a great deal of potent grace and nuanced strength and soulful intelligence.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20):

“Dear Rob: Are you holding back some painful truth from us Tauruses? I feel like you’re going too easy on us, and as a result I’m missing some clue I desperately need. Please tell us what it is so we can face it and get on with life. - Semi-Elegant Bull in a China Shop.” Dear Semi-Elegant: I’m not aware of having withheld a painful truth from you Tauruses. The only thing I can think of is that maybe I haven’t been forceful or clear enough in saying the following: One of your primary tasks is to study hard and think deeply as you learn more about how to create peace and serenity in your life.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20):

Kenneth Koch wrote the poem “The Boiling Water.” Read this excerpt: “A serious moment for the water is when it boils / And though one usually regards it merely as a convenience / To have the boiling water available for bath or table / Occasionally there is someone around who understands / The importance of this moment for the water -- maybe a saint, / Maybe a poet, maybe a crazy man, or just someone temporarily disturbed / With his mind ‘floating,’ in a sense, away from his deepest / Personal concerns to more ‘unreal’ things.” In the weeks ahead, Gemini, I encourage you to be one of those crazy floaters -- someone who tunes in to the serious moments that are normally outside your personal concerns. You need a strong dose of the hidden reality behind the obvious reality.

j o n e s i n ’

jan 22 – jan 28

sake, don’t make it a grave and ponderous meditation.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

LEO

AQUARIUS

(July 23-Aug. 22):

For the citizens of Switzerland, it’s immoral to absentmindedly pluck wildflowers out of the ground and throw them aside. That’s because this enlightened country has a Bill of Rights for plants. The 22-page document, drawn up by a panel of theologians, philosophers, geneticists, and lawyers, strongly urges respect for the feelings and dignity of all vegetation. I wish you would think about including this mindset in your ethical code, Leo. It’s high time for you to expand and refine your sense of right and wrong -- not just in relation to plants but to everyone and everything in the world.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

“Many people feel guilty about things they shouldn’t feel guilty about,” wrote journalist Sydney J. Harris, “in order to shut out feelings of guilt about things they should feel guilty about.” Your assignment is to figure out whether this description applies to you. If it does, be brave as you expose the truly guilt-worthy stuff you’ve repressed. Helpful cosmic energies will flow your way if you uncover what you need to atone for and then atone for it.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

While working on his first draft of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson hung out at a tavern in Philadelphia and drank beer. While contemplating how best to motivate you Libras to seek more autonomy and self-determination, I was strolling along a California beach sipping a piña colada and watching windsurfers. In the grand tradition of Jefferson and me, I hope you will put yourself in a relaxed and playful mood as you dream and scheme about all the things you could do to emancipate yourself in the coming months. For God’s JAN 22 – JAN 28 09

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Ninety-seven percent of all youth play video games, dwarfing the number of kids who participate in activities like basketball, track, and javelin throwing. That’s why I’m an advocate of making video games an Olympic sport. We should recognize where the real future of competitive sports lies. I mention this, Sagittarius, because it would be a good time for you to start upgrading your video game prowess in preparation for a possible berth in the 2012 or 2016 Olympics. In fact, the moment is right to plan on getting the training you’d need to become a master of any skills that may eventually win you rewards, even if they’re not yet getting their rightful due from our culture.

“When I grow up,” writes Ramona McNabb, “I want to be a river.” In the coming year, that would be a worthy aspiration for you as well, Cancerian. You’d generate a flood of benefits, some unexpected, by cultivating your ability to be perfectly yourself as you flow ever onward in rhythm with the sky and earth, unimpeded by the fluctuations of light and darkness, and in love with the ceaseless movement of your own strong currents.

(June 21-July 22):

“S i g na l A h e a d ”-- aw ,

If you use a cell phone, you have in your possession a metal called coltan, a component that’s essential to the phone’s function. Most of the world’s coltan comes from the Congo, and is mined by Rwandans who survived their country’s genocide in the 1990s. They often work for militias that sell coltan illegally to finance their military operations. It so happens that the land where this metal lies is also the home of the Mountain gorilla, an endangered species that is being decimated as the miners and militias kill them for food and savage their habitat. Keep this in mind the next time you call a friend. While you’re at it, Scorpio, use Google and your imagination to meditate on the origins of all the important resources in your life. It’s prime time to know more about their origins. You will benefit from getting familiar with the roots of whatever gives you power.

Most art critics long regarded Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) as a second-tier modern painter, writes Don Thompson in his book The $12 Million Stuffed Shark. But that estimation got upgraded in 2006, when one of Klimt’s paintings sold for $135 million. Art history was rewritten with a checkbook, says Thompson. According to my reading of the astrological omens, there’s a possibility that your worth will also jump to a higher octave in 2009, Capricorn. But unlike Klimt, who didn’t do anything new, you’ll have to take action to earn your rise in status. How? Some suggestions: 1. Practice forgiveness with more intensity. 2. Be more tolerant of imperfection in yourself and others. 3. Expand your capacity to give.

CANCER

by Matt Jones

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

In the ancient Chinese book Poets’ Jade Splinters, Lu Ji says: “Avoid the morning flower in full blossom and gather instead evening buds which are not yet open.” He’s telling his fellow poets not to rely on what has already ripened, but rather to concentrate on what’s still in embryonic form. Lu Ji’s colleague Song Zijing adds a complementary thought: “If you always use a compass to draw a circle and a ruler to draw a square, you will always remain a slave.” Both Lu Ji’s and Song Zijing’s counsel will work very well for you in the coming year, Aquarius, even if you’re not a poet.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20):

Once every few years, a panel of Hindu and Buddhist judges in Nepal chooses a new “living goddess,” a young girl who serves, until she reaches puberty, as an incarnation of the deity Taleju. One of the tests each candidate must pass in order to be eligible for the role is this: She must show no fear as she spends a night alone in a room filled with the bloody heads of ritually killed buffaloes and goats. I’d like you to consider the possibility of carrying out a more humane equivalent of that ceremony, Pisces. For one night, keep symbols of what you’re afraid of in the place where you sleep. To do so would be an excellent way to earn the right to graduate to the next level of your spiritual evolution. Homework:

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Across

1 Speeding punishment 7 Hydromassage facility 10 Mr. of the soft drink world 14 In heaven, in some Christmas carols 15 L.A. Lakers center Gasol 16 ___ about 17 Hullabaloo 18 “The Addams Family” cousin 19 “Just let ___, man” 20 “Try to chew your food a little more--don’t scarf it” phrase? 23 Dalai ___ 24 Toddler’s query 25 Dr. Evil’s assistant 27 Spud bud 28 Fed. construction overseer 29 Like books without a numbered system 30 Drinks soup 32 Cloister group 33 Beat a NYC college athletic team? 36 Blue-green 38 “Space ___” (“Ground control to Major Tom” song) 39 Like crust covering some hard-to-clean dishes 42 3-D graphics in movie special effects, for short 43 Common soccer score 46 Oriole Park at ___ Yards 47 It’s illegal to pump yourself in Oregon 48 iPod variety 49 Whiz only on footprint indentations? 52 “Janie’s Got ___” (Aerosmith song) 53 2007’s Super Bowl 54 Yes-man’s response 55 Put up 56 “The Tonight Show” announcer Hall 57 Nicole of “Charles In Charge” 58 Analogy words 59 Get the picture 60 Calls the shots

Down

1 Mess up hair 2 Like balls used during a game 3 Bumper material 4 Plains Native American tribe that becomes a state if you drop the first letter 5 Quaint outburst 6 Loses what was originally put down? 7 Like cacti 8 Way to go 9 Back to school season 10 Ability to make a lasting impression 11 Whodunit theme 12 Imaginary threats (var.) 13 “My man!” 21 Penn’s school of business 22 “___/Tuck” 26 Publishers’ hirees, for short 28 Day-___ 29 Item on a lot 30 It’s given after a great performance 31 University conferral 33 Overcome an obstacle 34 Filthy rooms 35 “Feliz cumpleaÒos ___” (“Happy Birthday To You,” in Spanish) 36 1970 hit for The Jackson 5 37 Extinct African mammals related to zebras 40 Judge’s highest rating, on “Dancing with the Stars” 41 Translucent quartzes\ 43 Mother-of-pearl materials 44 Comic book workers 45 Get beat by 47 Zagat Survey, e.g. 48 Prone to complain 50 ___ English 800 (Miller malt liquor) 51 Sitar music 52 Yellowfin tuna

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by Michael Coulter

In Their Shoes Stopping the celebrity gawkers I have several guilty pleasures. The biggest problem with such a thing is that I really don’t feel particularly guilty about most of them. Oh, there may be an occasional twinge of what seems like guilt, but it’s usually been so long since I’ve experienced that emotion that I simply overlook it. Even I’ll admit, though, that TMZ makes me feel actual guilt almost every damned time. I’m sure I’m not the first person to say they strike me as sort of scummy, and I’m sure I won’t be the last. This is, of course, because TMZ is really, really scummy. In case you don’t know, TMZ is a sort of celebrity gossip Web site that is a little mean-spirited, generally pathetic and more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Actually, it’s also a television show now because crap often needs several different mediums to spread the word. They basically hunt down famous folks doing not much of anything and try to make them appear to be something important. They ask them questions in an attempt to make them say something they will regret. They try to catch them picking their nose or pulling their underwear out of their ass crack. They want to see them trip or even possibly flash a beaver shot as they exit a car. It’s pretty much a degradation buffet. They then write smart-assed little comments around these video clips, whether they happen to be entertaining or not. The videos usually aren’t really all that entertaining, but I’ve got to admit they are always sort of compelling. That’s where the guilt comes in for me. I want to be above all of it, but I’m just not. There’s a little piece of me that enjoys letting those attention-grubbing celebrities choke on their own importance. There’s nothing more enjoyable than to watch someone ask for a drink of water and then be drowned. The thing is, I can feel as guilty as I want and it’s still going to be on TV and the Internet. This is because there are so many jackasses who simply love that kind of shit. They don’t really see the celebrities as actual people anymore, simply as characters. They think that famous people are always in a movie, whether they happen to be or not. There’s just not much empathy for other people anymore. My thinking is that I don’t much like the celebrities and I don’t much like the people who like watching them, so something needs to be done.

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I should point out that while I think the following is a great idea, I don’t condone it in any way. Also, I’m very, very lazy and have little desire to follow through on any of my thoughts. Thus, if you want to make my idea into a reality show and make millions upon millions of dollars, feel free to do that. Just give me half of the money, and pretend I never had anything to do with it. I mean, I’m all for making money, but I’d really rather not look like a complete asshole as I‘m doing it. So my idea is to put the regular folks under the microscope for a while and see how they like it. It would be a wonderful reality show, and I think we would all relish the opportunity to tune in once a week and make sport of someone who isn’t famous at all. The producers of this show would take regular folks and hire paparazzi to follow them around all the time. If Donna from Iowa takes the garbage can out in a bathrobe, a picture of it will be plastered all over the papers. If Jerry from Alabama chats up the new secretary at work, they’ll be commentators talking endlessly about how his marriage may be in trouble. If Brenda in New Jersey gets drunk and goes on a swearing rampage outside of a restaurant, we’ll all be watching and talking about it the next day. Imagine a normal person heading to the grocery store and having 20 photographers and videographers following his or her every move. Think about a regular Joe stepping out of the local watering hole, all glassy-eyed and staggering, to find a flock of gossip journalists pounding him with questions as he makes his way to his pickup truck. Even worse, what if a family member had some sort of accident and an everyday person had to fight their way through a throng of paparazzi just to get inside the hospital? I guarantee you, none of it would seem all that fun anymore. Being humiliated on a television show might seem like far too much retribution for some dipshit who simply craves celebrity gossip, but I find it a little hard to say that they don’t deserve it. It’s a creepy little place we’ve gotten to as a society where we aren’t just happy with knowing generalities about someone. We need to see everything about a person, inside and out, day and night, real and imagined. We want to cram their celebrity down their throats and pull it out the other end to see what is inside. I suppose we think it makes us better to know just how depraved someone else is. Truth be told, it probably makes us all a little worse.

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