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ON THE217.COM COMMUNITY Who’s funny on Twitter? Charlie Sheen; Kanye; Newt Gingrich BUT EVERYBODY ALREADY KNEW THAT. How about instead, I tell you someone REALLY funny to follow on Wednesday?!

MUSIC With a full day of drinking behind most of campus, it’s time to learn more about Matt Pryor’s “Drinking in the Afternoon,” online Saturday.

MOVIES & TV If there’s one genre that needs gritty, brooding remakes, it’s fairy tales. A review of Red Riding Hood up on Saturday.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT So much campus theater! So little time! Make sure you don’t miss out on this weekend of campus shows or on the preview we will be posting online on Thursday!

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EDITOR’S NOTE BRAD THORP

It’s the Music Issue! Aside from our Best of CU issue that comes out in the fall, this is definitely one of my favorites to work on. It is always refreshing to take a step away from our normal gaze and spend a little more time on one area. When that area happens to be music, I am even happier. Being surrounded by the ever-evolving, always vivid music scene in CU has been one of the highlights of my time spent here the past four years. There is just something about this community and the music it makes. There is so much talent coming in and out of these two towns, I feel it would be hard to grow up here, or come through as a student, or make your home here without knowing that you are a part of something very special. Not only is the music intelligent, eclectic and heartfelt, the genres vary so greatly that you are sure to find something to like and a venue that supports it. The draw of the college campus is enough so that we are able to see major touring bands come through on a regular basis, but the community is full of smaller acts that gain strong support from their friends and family, and perform with great anticipation week in and week out. Across the board, it is the most welcoming place I have ever experienced in terms of music. I have seen sold-out shows for lineups that don’t seem to make sense! There will be three or four bands on the bill, each having a unique or different sound from the next, and the crowd will enjoy each and every song played that night. Does that not make anyone else incredibly proud to live here? I think if music ever was lost, it would feel right at home here in the good ol’ CU. The content for this issue attests to this. Covering everything from the huge dubstep scene that exists here to the beautiful jazz music that is so strongly supported here, to the Surfabilly Freakout show on WPGU 107.1 that has a dedicated following, it amazes me that all of these can be found in such a small, concentrated area. I hope you are able to read this issue, and pull out some information on a musical style that you may not have known about, and I hope you venture out to experience the music itself in these two great towns of ours.

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by Tom Pauly Saturday nights at Cowboy Monkey are usually packed with music, drinks and, depending on the performer, plenty of dancing. Saturday will be no different at WPGU Presents: The Dirty Feathers. The last time the band played at Cowboy Monkey was back in December with Santah and Grandkids, and they didn’t disappoint the packed crowd. In fact, the band contributed to a handful of audience members dancing furiously enough to trip and fall down in front of the stage. With a sound that is reminiscent of early Stooges records and dueling vocals and guitar work that is as infectious as it is filthy, The Dirty Feathers are sure to figuratively tear down Cowboy Monkey. “We will be playing at least one new song and possibly a surprise cover,” said guitarist Andrew Kling. “We might even play two new songs.” The band has been recording new material to go along with its first single “Pistol Hills.” The first track it’s released since last summer is the Bside to an upcoming 7-inch called “Echo Hands,” which will be sold April 16 at Exile on Main. “Our 7” singles are in the process of being made,” said Kling. Joining The Dirty Feathers on stage will be Hot Cops and Chicago-based act Dastardly. “We played with Dastardly this past Saturday at Reggie’s Rock Club in Chicago. They are out promoting their EP,” said Kling. “Hot Cops don’t play too often so it’s an honor to have them play with us.” For people that need even more of an excuse to see a great WPGU Presents show, The Dirty Feathers have a special announcement and more to make. “I promise that if you come to the show, (keyboard player) Ted (Faust) will give you an uncomfortably long hug,” said Kling.

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SURFABOOBERY buzz talks to WPGU’s Surfabilly Freakout by Sabrina Gosnell Perhaps the most accurate definition of WPGU’s Surfabilly Freakout show is that it has no real definition. Or maybe it’s that the best description of the show is so brimming with colorful adjectives that they simply can not all fit into one succinct definition. Either way, Freakout is not the kind of radio show that you will hear in your grand-dad’s garage. Unless, of course, your grand-dad is a Lucky Strike-smoking, Schlitz beer-drinkin’, hot-rod tweaking son of a bitch. According to Reverend Chuck Allen — one of the original founders of the show — Surfabilly Freakout is “a weekly dose of jack-assery, tom-foolery, and damn-fool-boobery”. Originally conceptualized about five years ago “over a couple of 48 ounce tiki mugs filled with copious amounts of alcohol,” Surfabilly Freakout has been a constant source of unpredictable entertainment since. The show was the brain child (or, more accurately, the booze child) of Allen and Jet Sterling. It marries elements of psychobilly, rockabilly and surf rock

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music and the structure is very loose. The name is based on a Reverend Horton Heat song, and is perfectly representative of the show. “The music inspires visions of werewolves in hot rods, zombies on surfboards, yetis with Tiki mugs and alien go go dancers,” Sterling said. While the show was originally thought of by Allen and Sterling, it now has eight regular DJs. However, Surfabilly Freakout goes far beyond a DJ simply showing up and playing some good tunes. Instead, DJs “more or less act as ring masters of a weekly in-studio circus”. Surfabilly Freakout also goes beyond the walls of the studio. “The show organizes and promotes live music events (“Freak Nights”) in CU and has taken its show on the road to DJ and MC events in Chicago, Dayton & Columbus Ohio, and New York,” Sterling said. The show definitely has a following in CU, but also has fans as far away as Australia. While the idea of syndication has been suggested to Sterling and Allen because of the soaring popularity of the show, they have no plans to change its format any time soon. “Jet and I are taking it easy and enjoying producing a ridiculously random radio show,” Allen said. Surfabilly Freakout can be heard on WPGU on Thursdays at 9 p.m. For a background look at Surfabilly Freakout check out the217.com this Thursday.

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Local venues provide food, drink and music

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Music lovers can indulge in live music over drinks at Mike ‘N Molly’s. According to its website, “Mike ‘N Molly’s is not a music venue. It is a kick ass bar that likes to enhance its atmosphere with live bands on a fairly regular basis.” Its beer garden is heralded as one of the best places to catch a show and enjoy a drink in warm weather. And it’s true. It hosts local acts and special guests; shows regularly start around 10 p.m. and vary among several genres. Exact show dates can be found on its website. If these acts don’t tickle your fancy, you can always make your own music on Mondays. Mike ‘N Molly’s hosts karaoke weekly from 10 p.m. to midnight. — Barb Davidson

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Patrons can enjoy food and drinks while watching live music at Cowboy Monkey. buzz file photo

Cowboy Monkey is a great music venue for those looking to get out of the typical campus bar scene. Now that the weather is warming up, live music enthusiasts can look forward to enjoying Cowboy Monkey’s outdoor patio, which opens in April. Guests can eat outside and enjoy the fresh air with friends, then step inside to the bar to enjoy the sweet melodies of whatever band is playing that night. Ward Gollings, manager of Cowboy Monkey, said mostly rock bands perform at the venue. However, a wide variety of other music genres also make an appearance, such as blues, country, jazz, hip-hop, punk and rockabilly. It all boils down to what’ll get you grooving. “We are open to whatever sounds good and brings out people!” Gollings said. “Different nights and different situations call for a variety of music.” Cowboy Monkey also has salsa and tango dancing on Wednesdays. To go along with that spicy theme, food at Cowboy Monkey is largely Mexican in flavor: Tacos, quesadillas, cantina crisps, chips, dips and salads are all on the menu, and nothing costs more than $8, Gollings said. — Amy Harwath

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The Canopy Club keeps the music scene active in the CU area, bringing in acts from all over to play and entertain. Photo by Brad Thorp

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Caffe Paradiso has sea foam green walls, string lights hung around the store, artsy wall hangings and a relaxed noise level from the sound of people talking mixed with the hum of the espresso machine. It’s quirky, and it’s a coffee shop, so obviously it’s perfect for live music. “Each genre of music brings in a different crowd,” said barista Patrick Conn. “We don’t cater to any genre. Whoever can play whatever.” The cafe has hosted jazz players, pianists, folk musicians and kids from the indie-poprock scene. As long as they don’t do anything obnoxious, like screamo or hardcore rap, Conn said the café welcomes any performers — and pays them with a complementary meal and drink. —Emily Siner

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The beloved home of campus favorite Piano Man, The Canopy Club is a musical melting pot. “With the size of our venue, we would be remiss to think that the club would be able to sustain just being home to one style of music,” said manager Mike Armintrout. The club hosts musical groups every night. Snoop Dogg can drop it like it’s hot one night, and a local band can be showcased for free the next. Thanks to the versatility of entertainment that Canopy provides, it is able to cater to virtually any musical taste. Canopy works with Manolo’s Pizza and Empanadas to serve food during shows. Armintrout said the combination of handheld food like empanadas with a show make it easy for audience members to snack while they rock out to their favorite band or DJ. And let’s not forget the club’s awesomely famous Long Island Iced Tea. Why is it so famous? “Because it’s cheap and a whole bunch of booze,” Armintrout said. This crowd favorite boasts four to five shots for only $3. The Long Island started out in 2000 as a drink special on Tuesday’s open mic nights and has remained a special since then, gracing the throats of students as they sing along to Piano Man. — Amy Harwath

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Salsa for those who can’t dance Try some salsa from around the world while listening to salsa music by Elizabeth Carroll

ith Puerto Rico, Cuba and New York City all trying to claim it, the origin of salsa music is still up for debate. Contemporary salsa comes from all over the Americas, with each country putting its own spin on this popular genre. The ideal salsa playlist should combine the classic artists like Hector Lavoe with the newer stars of Latin America like Marc Anthony. 1. Victor Manuelle Ft Jorge Celdon: "Lo Que Me Hiciste" 2. Marc Anthony: "Y Como Es El" 3. Zion y Lennox Ft Charlie Cruz: "Mi Cama Huele A Ti" 4. Shakira: "Loba, Salsa version" 5. Don Omar: "Ciao Bella, Salsa version" 6. 3D— "Vete" 7. Más Salsa Que Tu: "Ten Cuidado" 8. Willie Colon: "Amor de Internet" 9. El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico: "Yo No Mendigo Amor" 10. Don Omar ft. Hector Lavoe: "El Cantante" 11. Jerry Rivera: "Cara de Niño" 12. Tito Puente Jr.: "Saca Tu Mujer" 13. Anthony Cruz: "Porque Aparentar" 14. Willy Torres: "El Muerte" 15. La India y Marlon: "Usted Abuso"

Unlike the music of the same name, these salsas have an official identity. The American salsa focuses on a fresh taste and healthful ingredients, while the Puerto Rican salsa combines more unique flavors for an adventurous twist on a classic sauce. The Cuban salsa brings the heat with more spices for people who are looking for a more powerful taste.

American Fresh Salsa

Puerto Rican Salsa Verde

» 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped » ½ cup finely chopped onion » 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilis, drained » ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro » 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar » ½ teaspoon sugar

» ½ cup cilantro (fresh) » 1-1/3 cups olive oil » 5 garlic cloves » 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice » 1 ½ teaspoons salt » 2 teaspoons capers

1. Combine the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. 2. Transfer the salsa to a serving dish, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour.

Combine all ingredient except the capers in a food processor or blender. Garnish with the capers.

Spicy Cuban Salsa

» 1 10 oz. can peeled tomatoes with green chilies, diced, remove tomato cores, drain well » 1 14.5 oz. can peeled tomatoes, diced, remove tomato cores, save the juices » 1 2” plump jalapeno pepper, with ends, seeds and pit removed and discarded » 1/3 cup yellow onion, peeled and chopped » ½ cup celery, chopped » ¾ teaspoon garlic salt » ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste » ½ teaspoon ground cumin » ½ teaspoon salt, to taste » ½ teaspoon very finely ground black pepper 1. In a food processor, place the jalapeno pepper(s), without the ends, seeds and pit. 2. Purée the pepper separately until liquefied. 3. Add the onion, the celery and all of the dry spices. 4. Chop the mixture until uniformly coarse. 5. Add the can of tomatoes with all of the juices. 6. Add the can of tomatoes with peppers, drained. 7. Blend well. Do not liquefy. Place in a very tightly covered container. 8. Refrigerate for at least three hours. 9. Before serving, stir well.

Rockin’ out and chowin’ down

Local bands love their local food

by Jordan Ramos

ands can work up quite an appetite after so much practicing, traveling and performing. A few members of local pop/rock/alternative bands, Good Luck Jane and Vanattica, shared some of their favorite places to grab some grub when food is calling their names.

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» “A few empanadas from Manolo’s after a show is the best,” said Joey Busse, lead vocalist for Good Luck Jane. » “After a show, we generally like to feast on Chopstix. It’s our go-to,” said Jake Cooper, drummer for Good Luck Jane. » “I absolutely love Chinese food, and I’d have to say my two favorite places for that would be Chopstix when I want delivery and BoBo China when I’m in the mood to actually go somewhere,” said Danny Katz, bassist and vocalist for Good Luck Jane. » “By far, the best junk food in Illinois is chicken fingers with ranch from Geovanti’s,” said Dan Wywrot, rhythm guitarist for Good Luck Jane.

Vanattica

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» “Black Dog in Urbana is the best place to eat, no question. It is just really hard to get into. They need more seating,” said Travis Leonard, who is in charge of vocals and rhythm for Vanattica. » “My favorite fancy place in town is Kamakura. I like watching the chef set things on fire and then flip them into his hat,” said Drake Gravely, drummer for Vanattica.

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TV Bewduh brings new music by Craig Messner

o many non-musicians, the world of modern instrumental composition can be foreign territory. Though familiar names such as John Cage and Phillip Glass may stick out, there is a whole world of other composers below the surface, waiting to be discovered. Invoking the mysterious name, TV Bewduh, a contemporary music ensemble, seems to only add another confusing layer to navigating modern instrumental composition. But according to Ming-ching Chiu, the group’s artistic director and a graduate student in music, TV Bewduh’s mission is one of demystification. “What we are trying to do is to bring the ‘new music’ out of the concert halls and those formal concerts so that more people can enjoy it in a more relaxing way,” said Chiu. Chiu pointed out this dedication to “new music” includes playing the works of giants, such as “Les Moutons de Panurge” by Frederic Rzewski and more pieces by Steve Reich, Louis Andriessen, John Cage. But a key part of TV Bewduh’s mission is also to discover compositional talent that is as of yet unknown.

Students gather to showcase major and minor modern composers “Because we have such a unique instrumentation, we started asking composers — mostly young composers from campus, [the] Chicago area, New York, California and even Taiwan — to write pieces for this setting,” said Chiu. “Hopefully, we can build

a long-term relationship with these composers so that they can have their music played, and we [can] have new music written for us.” Zachary Varner, a member of TV Bewduh and a graduate student in jazz studies, also sees this

Mei-fang Wang plays the violin as a part of the musical ensemble TV Bewduh at a rehearsal in Urbana. Photo by Ramzi Dreessen

discovery of new talent as being essential. “There are loads of talented composers and unknown pieces lurking in the shadows of universities and in the surreptitious depths of software programs, and we thought it would be cool to initiate an ensemble, contact some of these composers and say, ‘Hey, write something for us. We’ll learn and perform it,’” said Varner. The group, according to Varner, also provides an outlet for musical instincts that doesn’t have to answer to the University. “TV Bewduh also describes a group of players in the academic realm whose main desire is to get together and play things we rarely get to explore in the academic realm,” said Varner. While the group is currently a very new one, Chiu sees a lot of activity in their future. “We have two gigs on our calendar now: one [at] indi go artist co-op at 6:30 p.m. on March 10, and the other one is a joint performance with [the] Ogni-Suono saxophone duo [at the] Red Herring at 8 p.m. on March 13,” said Chiu. “We are also trying to set up more performances in town and at least one gig in Chicago in April.”

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y the late 1960s, the musical film genre was facing its demise, mostly due to the failure of musicals to reflect contemporary realities. When the production costs for the average film were well under $9 million, Twentieth Century Fox reportedly poured over $25 million into an adaptation of Jerry Herman’s 1964 Tony Awardwinning musical Hello, Dolly, which was based on a Thornton Wilder play, The Matchmaker. Several years after hanging up his dancing shoes on screen, Gene Kelly decided to spend most of his creative energies on directing and accepted the challenge of directing this very successful Broadway sensation with awardwinning producer/screenwriter Ernest Lehman. They crafted an elaborate expansion of the threescene/two-act musical. Instead of using any of the Broadway leads, Kelly chose a much younger lead to play Dolly Levi: the singing sensation and “Funny Girl” Barbra Streisand. Walter Matthau was matched as Dolly’s reluctant love interest Horace Vandergelder, and up-and-coming musical stars Michael Crawford, Danny Lockin and Tommy Tune rounded off this very talented cast. With choreography by Broadway’s renowned Michael Kidd, Kelly and company successfully transformed the rather cramped BUZZ stage-based dances into large outdoor numTHURSDAY bers like “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” “I’m MARCH 10 Dancing” and the pre-intermission finale “Becorp note...keep this same size always fore the Parade Passes By.” While Streisand is decades too young to be 1 X 5.417 a believable spinster and widowed matchpage and screen presence maker, her1/8th vocal abilities are dynamic. The title song/dance number that features a short duet with jazz legend Louis Armstrong is a perfect blend of Hollywood new and old. Even though audiences largely stayed away from this film, it managed a best picture nomination and won Oscars for sound, music score adaptation and art direction/set decoration. The film has continued to be an inspiration over the years, including in the 2008 Pixar film WALL-E, in which director Andrew Stanton makes extensive use of the film’s “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” number, providing continued motivation and inspiration for WALL-E’s amorous ambitions.

Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion If anyone follows my writing on the217.com or in buzz, it is common knowledge that my favorite movie of all time is Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion. I’ve seen it at least 200 times. I can quote basically every line of dialogue. I enjoy coming home drunk and passing out while it plays in the background. But there is still one scene that stands above all others in the film, making this particular scene my favorite scene in my favorite movie of all time. What scene am I referring to? Well, if you’ve ever watched the movie, I bet you already know where I’m going with this ... I, of course, am referring to the dance sequence at the end of the film between the title’s protagonists, ditzy Romy (Mira Sorvino) and Michele (Lisa Kudrow) and the biggest nerd of their graduating class,

Sandy Frink (Alan Cumming). I won’t go into plot details because hopefully everyone reading this has seen the movie (if you haven’t, stop reading now and go watch it). It is at the end of the film’s climactic 10-year high school reunion scene, and Cindy Lauper’s “Time After Time” begins to play. Romy, Michele and Sandy then kick off the wackiest interpretive dance to ever hit the silver screen. As their entire high school class watches, the three prance around, performing moves that are absolutely, completely outrageous. The dance ends, and all onlookers erupt into thunderous applause. The three take a bow and then leave the reunion together ... in Sandy’s helicopter. I have already reenacted this dance at my high school’s prom, and I cannot, CANNOT wait until my 10-year reunion so that I can find my two dance partners and live my ultimate dream of making this dance a reality in its true context. — Andy Herren

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Nothing says anger like ’80s synthesizer music pumping while Kevin Bacon drives his car into an abandoned warehouse, smokes a cigarette, breaks a beer bottle and dances his heart out. Add to that flashbacks of the last 30 minutes of the movie intercut with Ren getting increasingly worked up, just in case we don’t understand why he is mad enough to dance. If the flashbacks didn’t hammer home the message, the refrain of the song, “You can never never never ever never never never ever hide your heart,” does the job. Kevin Bacon’s body double also does one heck of a job, flipping and jumping and swinging like a real pro. The long shots and shadows assure that we can never quite tell who’s doing the dancing, but it’s obviously not Kevin Bacon. But man, when he rips his shirt off and throws his body against a wall, you can tell that’s all him, and he’s all heart. He runs. He jumps. He slides down the stairs. Sometimes, you’ve just gotta dance it out like Kevin Bacon. — Katharine O’Brian

“We have a dance ... it tells the story of a prostitute and a man who falls in love with her.” The leader of the dance begins with these words. If dance has ever been used to tell a story, it was never better than in Moulin Rouge with El Tango de Roxanne. “First, there is desire, then passion, then suspicion, jealousy, anger, betrayal, jealousy.” The dancers pop into rigid movements as they wrap their bodies around one another. This is juxtaposed with the movie’s protagonist losing his love. All the emotions communicated by the dance are simultaneously told in the story of the film. The dance is the perfect emphasis of dark passion that the film needs, every cut in time with the music itself. Every dancer moves in synch, one body of art, of desire, the music building until the scene ends in a final, climactic, devastating fall into despair. — Adam Dreyfuss buzz

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Belly Dancing for Breast Cancer Bellies for Life raises money and awareness by Nancy Shen

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try to get people together to talk about what to expect and how to cope.” The attempt is to provide patients and those affected by breast cancer with support and the options that they have. In addition to Pangaea, other groups will also be performing at Bellies for Life, such as Daughters of the Dance from Springfield. “I love this style of dance because it is never the same thing twice! We follow visual and verbal cues that we have all learned in order to communicate through dance while we are on stage,” said Shauna Bishop (Allegra), a representative of Daughters of the Dance. “I also love belly dance because it is an empowering dance that celebrates the way a woman naturally looks and moves without objectifying her. All shapes, sizes and personalities are welcome!” Daughters of the Dance participates in Bellies for Life annually, with preparation beginning right after the dates are finalized. “We love all the women from Pangaea, who host the event, and we also strongly support the advancement of research for breast cancer,” said Bishop. Of the 11 members in Daughters, all have been affected by breast cancer through friends and family members in one way or another. “For me, personally, my mom’s great-grandmother and my dad’s cousin both had breast cancer,” said Bishop. “I also have a daughter and two stepdaughters whom I worry about as well. Anything I can do to further the research, knowledge and awareness of breast cancer is going to benefit so many people, my family included.” This is the attitude that many of the dancers, performers, volunteers and event organizers are hoping to transfer to the greater CU community. Let’s see to it that the number of breast cancer cases is lowered.

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t is estimated that there were 207,090 new cases of invasive breast cancer in the United States in 2010 alone, according to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure website. Sadly, 39,840 of those diagnosed died from the disease that same year. In an effort to lower the toll of this disease, belly dancers will be holding Bellies For Life, a breast cancer fundraiser, where all proceeds go to Network of Strength. Almost everything required for the event is either donated or provided by volunteers in an effort to minimize the costs and maximize the total donation. In addition to raising money, the Pangaea Dance Company, who is hosting the event, hopes to promote breast cancer awareness and encourage young women to perform self-exams. At the same time, it hopes to inspire people to appreciate the dance forms. While helping a great cause, the dancers will be demonstrating the classic and modern forms of belly dancing to local crowds. The dancers are a group of tight-knit women who have a strong sense of self-identity and understanding of their position in the world. “We, all women, are beautiful, special and amazing,” said dancer Hamina (her stage name), a member of Pangaea. “We can do anything, no matter who we are or what we look like. We all come together to dance and have the best group of friends we could ever imagine. The ladies are not only my friends — they are the best family I could ever have.” In 2005, Hamina’s instructor, Ishara Gamal, was diagnosed with third stage breast cancer. “We asked if there was anything we could do, and she couldn’t think of anything at the time, except for us to keep on dancing,” said Hamina. “We did, and we still do.” Part of this, along with their continued passion for belly dancing, is Bellies for Life. “Ishara was so touched that we did this in honor of her, and we were honored to have her dance at the first two shows,” said Hamina. “About a month after the second show, she lost her battle with cancer. We continue to dance because as long as we do, she is still with us.” Regardless of background, a tremendous number of people have been affected by breast cancer, which is why the women want to continue to help and reach out to their audience. “The dancers from out of town have told me on numerous occasions that our audience is like no other. They are supportive, energetic and loving,” said Hamina. Starting in early October, the group prepares for Bellies for Life, as well as its other show, Belly Boo, which, according to Hamina, is put on in honor of Ishara. The proceeds of the show go to Network of Strength. “[Network of Strength] is part of the national breast cancer organization,” said Hamina. “They

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BRINGING THE WOMP TO CU Positive Vibr8ions talks about the local dubstep scene

by Eunice Yu

ew genres in music often appear overnight. However, one particular offshoot of electronic music called dubstep seems to have outrun its electronic predecessors and left its mark on the CU party scene. This genre of music, well known for its heavy bass, tightly coiled productions, low frequency oscillations, specific drum pattern and unusual (but oh-so-good) stops, has the ability to transpose a shock through your entire body. To the dubstep virgin, this sounds weird and often uncomfortable. Some people have already dismissed dubstep as music for people high on X, but that’s just a stereotype. Instead, it is something that simply brings people together. Henry Africano, senior in engineering, said that when done right, the music grabs your core and guarantees a night where everyone is moving, sweating and building on each other’s energies. “Walking out of a show, you almost feel comfortable to put your arm around anyone there and just say, ‘Fuck yeah, dude, that was awesome.’ It’s a communal vibe,” Africano said. Since its origin in south London circa late 1990s, the dark and experimental garage music has truly outdone itself and proved its worth. Having already taken over much of the London music scene, dubstep is now evolving into its own category in the States and is well on its way of becoming a common household name. Positive Vibr8ions is one of the DJ groups that has domineered the

directive flow of the CU dubstep scene. The frontmen of Positive Vibr8ions, Joe Castro aka Substr8 and Mark Harrison aka Breezy agree that dubstep brings something special to the listeners. “We’re trying to turn on positive flags in their heads with our beats so when people listen to our music, they’re not thinking of the negative stuff and feeling the negative energies,” Castro said. “It all comes together to something that is designed to sound ridiculously good and meant to be played loud as fuck.” The music itself is mostly made using computer-based programs. DJs take existing songs and meld them together by mixing in layers and layers of bass lines, waves, synth sounds,etc. This is done on music software programs, such as Reason, Fruity Loops and Logic Pro. Because these programs are so easily accessible on the Internet, dubstep has spread rapidly. “It’s like playing a video game, but with sound waves. There’s a whole science to making this music, and it comes down to computer programming,” said Castro. “Any bored 16-year-old can probably start creating tracks in their home.” However, that does not promise success in the field. In other words, just because one has the ability does not mean one has the gift. “I think anybody can hit play on a loud sound system, but to become a defined artist, you’re going to have to do more,” said Castro.

“You can fake it, but you won’t be good at it, and it’ll show,” said Harrison. “You’ve got to practice and listen to real electronic music and learn. It’s a trial and error process.” Whatever they’re doing seems to be working. Africano acknowledged Positive Vibr8ions as one of the truer dubstep artists in the CU scene, but he said that compared to that of Chicago and NYC, the dubstep scene in CU has its ups and downs. “On one hand, there are some very talented producers in town, and on the other, there are some half-rate DJs bastardizing the sounds in front of their Greek audience,” he said. But overall, Africano agrees that there is a lot of general interest. He is still happy for the accessibility of it and hopeful for the future. “It’s a work in progress. We’re always trying to keep that freshness here and make sure it doesn’t get dull and people don’t get distracted,” Castro said. Most of the shows featuring dubstep are at The Canopy Club. “It kind of gives people a little more than what they’d usually get at a campus bar. At Canopy, you’re going to hear some things you never hear,” Harrison said. You can catch them and other local DJs such as Milk N Cookies and Lincoln Jones, as well as California-based Babylon System, at this month’s themed Dubstep Masquerade at The Canopy Club. The turnout of the Masquerades helped Castro and Harrison realize how welcoming the CU crowd is to this type of music. The demand for more shows has inspired them to start Wompdown Wednesday, a weekly dubstep show. “This way, people have a chance to come out and experience it on a weekly basis,” said Harrison.

Castro still can’t believe how amazingly supportive the CU community has been to their talent. “Mark introduced me to dubstep back in 2005. It’s great going from one of the guys listening to it to being one of those guys who are actually playing it out at venues and stuff,” he said. For Harrison, it’s been more of a personal triumph. Originally from Miss Thang deejays at Canopy Club's Wompdown. Photo by Katie Rau east London, he said, “It’s just amazing standing there watching for yourself is tomorrow at The Canopy Club — my American friends dancing to it.” the underwater-themed Dubstep Masquerade on “A lot of people put their love and heart into build- March 11, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. ing this scene here. That’s why it’s important to Dubstep is not just a new spin-off of electronic keep it going,” Castro added. “This is our favorite dance music. From the way it’s created, dubstep is place to play. It’s where our fans are at.” layers upon layers of musical components. Wheth“Yup, it’s our home crowd,” Harrison agreed. er those layers are taken for literal value or deeper For those who don’t like dubstep, Castro has metaphorical significance, we can conclude that this to say: “I don’t like lima beans; some people it is much more complex than just the newest fad. just don’t like some things. I’m okay with that.” “Music is for everyone. One of the wonderful However, Harrison insists that it never hurts to things about our shows is that you get a lot of keep on trying. people from all around coming out to listen,” Har“For those of you haven’t gotten that womp yet, rison said. So, in a sense, they are enacting their all I can say is come out,” he said. namesake and bringing people together through The next opportunity to experience the womp Positive Vibr8ions.

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i’m wide awake — let’s see bright eyes

Bright Eyes and Mynabirds come to Foellinger by Adam Barnett fter Bright Eyes’ Cassadaga hit stores back in 2007, Conor Oberst and the rest of the band weren’t exactly clear on whether or not they would turn out another release. There were side-projects, jobs ... actual lives? Luckily, Bright Eyes decided to step away from a busy schedule in order to bring us The People’s Key and a national tour. One stop is scheduled for Foellinger Auditorium on March 16 with Mynabirds. Originally a one-man musical machine that poured its heart into a self-released cassette, Conor Oberst’s Bright Eyes quickly garnered a loyal, cult fan base following the release of Letting Off the Happiness. At that point, multi-instrumentalist and producer Mike Mogis entered the picture, and Bright Eyes continued to usher in new waves of critical success through the emotion-stirring but equally impressive Fevers and Mirrors and Lifted. Eventually, trumpet player and keyboardist Nate Walcott joined the band, and it exploded into an interesting, yet slightly ironic, independent mainstream band with two simultaneous “top 20” records. The somewhat familiar electronic musings that shaped Digital Ash in a Digital Urn kept Bright Eyes

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enthusiasts satiated with another plateful of their favorite Omaha golden boys, while the charming, folky beginnings of a new Bright Eyes sound in I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning ushered in a new audience for the band. In 2007, Bright Eyes combined its wide range of musical stylings into a very “big” and successful Cassadaga. Unfortunately, Conor decided to dull the lights emitting from his Bright Eyes in the pursuit of a new project with his rootsy-Americana Mystic Valley Band and the supergroup Monsters of Folk. Finally, after four years of anticipation from those in need of a Bright Eyes fix, Oberst, Mogis and Wolcott put out a seventh Bright Eyes LP that peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Top 200. Though fundamentally different from the majority of their previous records, The People’s Key highlights the band’s fantastic musicianship and Oberst’s uncannily natural ability to created impassioned works of art. After much experience from a long list of national and international tour and festival dates, the band flawlessly reflects its talent on stage. Though not as experienced, the Mynabirds, Bright Eyes’ main support for this part of the tour, can easily balance out the Omaha pow-

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erhouse with a concoction of audibly intriguing music. Mynabirds creator Laura Burhenn was originally part of D.C. duo Georgie James, but she moved on to continue a solo project she began earlier. In 2010, she completed her debut LP, What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood, with producer Richard Swift. The album blends what Burhenn describes as “Neil Young doing Motown” with garage rock, gospel and a hint of country twang.

If you would permit your ears to burst with musical excitement in order to hear one of the most influential indie bands, then you should make your way to see the Mynabirds and Bright Eyes on March 16.

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Rozanne Levine and Psymbolic play Sudden Sound Series Rozanne Levine on alto clarinet at The Tourne, Boonton, NJ, April 25, 2008.

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A real-time video performer is exactly what it sounds like — an artist who edits and creates video footage live and improvised. “For any real-time show, we essentially have a database of somewhere around 20,000 videos and photographs,” Psymbolic performer and founder Troy Psymbolic said. “We sync these videos to what the performer is doing. We try to work with the themes of every musician in the band to create content that resonates with the performance.” The show is also featuring a workshop from 1 to 5 p.m. before the performance. In the free workshop, Psymbolic is going to teach the participants how to edit video in real time. “People will be able to set up a little prop scene and take random shots of it in motion,” Psymbolic said. “Then they can take their work to the second station where they can modify and edit the video. Finally, they can import it into a real-time video program that is hooked up to a midi controller onto the projector we have set up. So within 15 minutes, it will give them a good idea how video artists and VJ’s go about trading content, manipulating it and then performing it for an audience.” Both the workshop and performance are completely free and open to anyone who wishes to join. Be sure to head to the Krannert Art Museum on March 10 for a once-in-a-lifetime performance.

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s a music lover in CU, there are almost too many outlets for one to wet their melodic pallet. On March 10, Krannert Art Museum will be hosting Rozanne Levine with Psymbolic. While Rozanne Levine may not be a household name, it is only because she and her band are in a genre that most people are not familiar with: improv/avant-garde jazz. Levine’s band consists of many prominent figures in the avant-garde jazz scene including Perry Robinson, Rosi Hertlein and her husband Mark Whitecage. Levine herself plays the clarinet and bamboo flute. “Everyone in the group is very flexible; there is no ego here,” Levine said. “There is no ‘I have to be the star or leader,’ everyone is trying to express who they are and what they feel about the music at that moment. They’re expressing their music and our focus is really dedicated to being true to the music.” With free-form avant-garde jazz, every experience is different. There is no sheet music to follow or even a plan of who is going to do what, — it’s all improvised in the moment. “I don’t write down a lot of notes,” Levine told buzz. “What I’ll do is give an idea or a story or a myth that intrigued me, and the band goes from there. “We try to include as many different feelings, ideas and energies as we can. I hope that the audience goes on that type of journey with us by using their imagination and opening themselves up to feel a sense of universality within the music.” The performance at Krannert Art Museum is also going to be very different from even Rozanne’s “normal” shows as her band will be sharing the stage with the Chicago based realtime video performers Psymbolic.

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To say that British singer Adele has adopted her American roots with her most recent album, 21, is a bit absurd, seeing as her first album was fueled by the throw back Motown Soul era. This time around, however, Adele looked toward another genre of American music for influence. This impact is most evident on the hard-hitting lead single “Rolling in the Deep,” where she shows off her dirty southern blues growl and “Don’t You Remember,” which has a twang that could easily dominate the country charts. Despite these new sounds, Adele stays true to her soulful beginnings and still thrives on her stripped down piano-based songs such as “Turning Tables” and “Someone Like You.” Compared to Adele’s Grammy-winning debut, 19, 21 incorporates lyrical content concerning many of the same failed romances influencing both this album and the last. But Adele’s technical skill has improved vastly. Her voice sounds even stronger and more confident. The range of her songs is incredible. In songs such as “Set Fire To The Rain,” her voice violently demands your attention, but she can turn on a dime and sing painstakingly delicate and humble tunes, such as the brilliant Cure cover, “Lovesong.” Time will only tell where Adele’s career will go, but as her two albums indicate, she has the beginnings of being the Aretha Franklin of our day. — by Adam Thies

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ome things should not be resurrected: Furbies, Gigapets, feathered hair and yo-yos, just to name a few. Although my childhood consisted of failed manipulations to get my parents to purchase these items, I think they fare better in the past. But one thing that is making a comeback is vinyl. Yes, these shiny black disks are not only making an appearance at Urban Outfitters (so indie!), but artists like Kanye West and Nicki Minaj are also recording on them. How does one explain this unusual phenomenon? Bob Diener, owner of Record Swap in Champaign, has observed the cycle of vinyl firsthand and offers some explanations. With the music industry being taken over by fancy iPods and illegal downloading, it seems a little strange that people are getting back into the groove of vinyl. Diener said he has seen more of the younger crowd come to his store, especially in the last seven years. But what drives these financiallystrapped youngins to drop their cash on vinyl? Diener said that when you buy a CD, people can make a copy of that very easily, and it no longer becomes original. “The kids want something in their collection that is unique, that cannot be reproduced like a CD can. That’s why I think vinyl is coming back,” he said.

The comeback, however, is a little “shallow,” according to Diener. “A lot of young people will buy vinyl just for the cover and put it on their wall,” he said. “For the older crowd, it is more about the hunt and completing a collection.” OK, so we are being a little superficial here. Although Diener does admit that record covers are an art in themselves, it is more about the music, especially for the true record junkie. “When you’ve grown up with vinyl, you can hear the difference in sound,” he said. “To me, it sounds more natural and less mechanical than a CD or download. It has a warmer feel.” Even though he says that the comeback could be a fad (yet he hopes it isn’t), Diener always thought that vinyl would make a re-appearance. “I’m surprised at how strongly it came back, but it makes me happy that it did.” Whether you are into vinyl, CDs, cassettes or are just a regular ol’ music pirate, “it’s not about the format that you use,” he said. “It’s about people appreciating music in general.” Aw, that makes me want to snuggle up and drop a beat on my non-existent turntable. Sigh. I guess my iTouch will suffice.

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UHS Spring Musical: Little Shop of Horrors Urbana High School, U, 7pm, $6 A Midsummer’s Night Dream — It’s Bacchanal Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, $15 For mature audiences only Open Stage at Red Herring Red Herring Coffeehouse, U, 9pm

Inside Out Fridays Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, C, 5pm

Spiritual Song Circle RockStarz Karaoke — Ananda Liina Yoga & Med- Presented by Seize A itation Center, U, 7:30pm Moment Productions Senator’s Bar & Grill, Saclasses & workshops voy, 9pm Tango Fundamentals RockStarz Karaoke — Workshop and Dance Presented by Seize A Phillips Recreation Center, Moment Productions U, 7:30pm, $10-$20 Boomerang’s Bar and Grill, U, 9pm

Shared Space: An Artist Co-op , U, 6pm, $25 live music Job Skills Course Jazz in the Courtyard Land of Lincoln Legal AsIllini Union, U, 12pm sistance Foundation, C, TV Bewduh 6pm Indi go artist co-op, C, Tango Quick Start 6:30pm Channing-Murray FoundaBilly Galt and Jeff Kerr tion, U, 6:15pm, $25-$35 AnSun, C, 7pm Restorative Circles Sudden Sound Concert: Presentation and Practice Rozanne Levine and Group Chakra Tuning, FerroChampaign Public Library, cene3, and Psymbolic C, 6:30pm Krannert Art Museum Latin Dance lectures and Kinkead Pavilion, C, Parkland College, C, 7:30pm Anti-Semitism from the 6:30pm, $55 The David Howie All ReStandpoint of its Muslims Belly Dance 101 quest Live Juke Box Show Arab Victims in a South Parkland College, C, Emerald City Lounge, C, American Border Zone 7:30pm, $35 8pm International Studies Build- Foundations of Tango Zoogma ing, C, 12pm Phillips Recreation Center, Canopy Club, U, 9:30pm, $10 Scholarship of SustainU, 8:30pm, $35 Now Now Every Children ability Series: A Human with Santah and Adven- Place in Nature FRIDAY 11 ture Mumford Hall, U, 4pm Mike ‘N Molly’s, C, 10pm Using Restorative Justice live music to Heal Race Relations Lukas Clide dj Urbana Free Library, U, 7pm Illini Union, U, 12pm Milk and Cookies at Klub Religion and Sexuality: Darren Hackey Kam’s An Atheist’s Perspective Silvercreek, U, 5:30pm Kam’s, C, 8pm Gregory Hall, U, 7pm Happy Hour Show with DJ BJ Dance Night Ashley Edwards campus activities Po’ Boys, U, 8pm Memphis on Main, C, Here Come the Regulars Purim Party 6pm Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm It’s Brothers Bar & Grill, Big Creek Guitar Band Stitches at The Clark Bar C, 8pm Huber’s West End Store, The Clark Bar, C, 10pm C, 8pm game-playing DJ Luniks The Steel Wheels in Firehaus, C, 10pm, $5 All About Words Concert Open Deck Night Champaign Public Library, Urbana-Champaign IndeRadio Maria, C, 10pm C, 3pm pendent Media Center, U, 8pm, $15-$20 dance music literary David Howie Acoustic Swing Dance Cover-to-Cover Book Jukebox Illini Union, U, 9pm Discussion Group Bentley’s Pub, C, 8pm Champaign Public Library, Sarah and The Tall Boys concert C, 1:30pm Memphis on Main, C, 9pm Akademie für Alte Musik Caleb Cook kids & families Berlin Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, Foellinger Auditorium, U, Baby Time 9pm 7:30pm Douglass Branch Library, C, My Gold Mask 10:30am Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 9pm karaoke ARTfusion The Beeson Brothers DJ Bange Douglass Branch Library, Cowboy Monkey, C, Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, C, 4pm 9:30pm, $5 8:30pm fundraisers dj RockStarz Karaoke — Presented by Seize A Tapas Y Fotografias DJ Tommy Williams Moment Productions Radio Maria, C, 7pm, $15 Chester Street, C, 9pm, $3 Senator’s Bar & Grill, SaDubstep Masquerade classes & workshops Canopy Club, U, 9pm, $10 voy, 9pm Liquid Courage Karaoke Sudden Sound Drop-in DJ Mella D Memphis on Main, C, 9pm Workshop with PsymRed Star Liquors, U, 9pm RockStarz Karaoke — bolic DJ Delayney Presented by Seize A Krannert Art Museum and Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 Moment Productions Kinkead Pavilion, C, 1pm DJ Cal Emmerich Bentley’s Pub, C, 10pm Beading with Intention Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm

karaoke RockStarz Karaoke — Presented by Seize A Moment Productions Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 9pm Karaoke at Po’ Boys Po’ Boys, U, 9pm DJ Bange Karaoke Phoenix, C, 9pm

SATURDAY 12 live music

Live Jazz with Panache Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 7pm stage Live Jazz UHS Spring Musical: Wines at the Pines, U, 7pm Little Shop of Horrors Billy Galt and Jeff Kerr Urbana High School, U, Huber’s West End Store, 7pm, $6 C, 8pm The Penny Dreadful Play- California Wives ers present: Dog Sees God Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 9pm Gregory Hall, U, 8pm, $5 X-Krush Viewer discretion is adMemphis on Main, C, 9pm vised due to adult themes Decadents and language Iron Post, U, 9pm, $3 Jazz at the Red Herring art exhibit Red Herring Coffeehouse, Inside Out Fridays U, 9pm Krannert Art Museum and The New Society of Kinkead Pavilion, C, 5pm Anarchists, Monstercock, Thrash Zombie museum exhibit Phoenix, C, 9pm Winter Prairie Skies WPGU Presents: The William M. Staerkel Plan- Dirty Feathers, Hot Cops, etarium, C, 7pm and Dastardly Secrets of the Sun Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm, William M. Staerkel Plan- $5 etarium, C, 8pm Doors open at 9pm

lectures

Friday Forum: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Gender-Identity and Sexual Orientation Issues in the Military University YMCA, C, 12pm

DJ Belly Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm DJ Randall Ellison Chester Street, C, 9pm, $3 DJ Luniks Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 DJ Space Police Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm Goth Night The Clark Bar, C, 10pm

campus activities Engineering Open House Engineering Campus, U, 9am Beckman Institute Open House 2011 Beckman Institute, U, 9am

environmental issues Naturally Illinois Expo Natural Resources Building, C, 9am

dance music English Country Dancing Illini Union, U, 7pm Salsa Night with DJ Dr. J Radio Maria, C, 10pm Reggae Party: Spring 2011 Canopy Club, U, 10pm

karaoke

open mic Speak! An Open Mike Afternoon of Stories and Other Spoken Word Pieces Das Cafe, U, 3pm

movies The Matrix Virginia Theatre, C, 1pm, 7pm, $5

stage UHS Spring Musical: Little Shop of Horrors Urbana High School, U, 7pm, $6 A Midsummer’s Night Dream — It’s Bacchanal Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, $15 For mature audiences only The Penny Dreadful Players present: Dog Sees God Gregory Hall, U, 8:00 pm, $5 Viewer discretion is advised due to adult themes and language Ghungroo Dance: So You Think You Can Dance? Foellinger Auditorium, U, 6:30pm, $5 Fishing with Dynamite: Sketch Comedy Troupe Canopy Club, U, 7pm, $5 Doors open at 6pm

museum exhibit Secrets of the Sun William M. Staerkel Planetarium, C, 8pm Solar System Safari William M. Staerkel Planetarium, C, 7pm

campus activities

Engineering Open House Engineering Campus, U, Sinfonia da Camera pres- 9am kids & families ents Nature’s Majesty Beckman Institute Open Tales for Twos Krannert Center for the House 2011 Douglass Branch Library, C, Performing Arts, U, Beckman Institute, U, 10:30am 7:30pm, $7-$33 9am

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game-playing Second Saturday Board Games Urbana Free Library, U, 2pm

literary Booksigning: Penny For Your Thoughts Courier Cafe, U, 11am

kids & families Mother and Son Bash Campus Recreation Center East - CRCE, U, 6pm, $10

fundraisers Bellies for Life 2011 Highdive, C, 7pm, $7-$15 Doors open at 6pm. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

mind/body/spirit Psychic and Health Fair Beads N Botanicals, U, 10am, $20 How to Spiritualize Your Life School of Metaphysics, U, 2pm, $25

classes & workshops Caring for Historical Collections Urbana Free Library, U, 1pm 3-D for You and Me Champaign Public Library, C, 2pm

A Midsummer’s Night Dream — It’s Bacchanal Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 3pm, $15 For mature audiences only Tanusree Shankar Dance Company Foellinger Auditorium, U, 6pm

festivals Sinai Temple Purim Carnival Sinai Temple, C, 11:30am

kids & families First LEGO League Demonstration Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, C, 2pm

fundraisers C4A’s Faculty Benefit Recital and Silent Auction Unitarian Universalist Movement of Urbana-Champaign, U, 3:30pm, $10-$45 Call 384-5150 for tickets

food & drink 28th Annual International Dinner and Performance Night University YMCA, C, 6pm, $8

MONDAY 14 live music

One Dollar Wild Mondays Canopy Club, U, 10am Sensational Saturday Jesse Johnson Tasting Illini Union, U, 12pm Sun Singer Wine & Spirits, Prayers for the People: C, 12pm Carl Sandburg’s Poetry St. Patty’s Day Tasting and Songs Event Smith Hall, U, 7:30pm Friar Tuck Beverage, SaSeth Martin and The voy, 1pm Menders Urbana-Champaign InSUNDAY 13 dependent Media Center, U, 8pm live music The Tossers Live Jazz with Panache Cowboy Monkey, C, 9pm, Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 7pm $12 TV Bewduh and Ogni dj Suono Red Herring Coffeehouse, DJ Randall Ellison U, 8pm Chester Street, C, 9pm, $2 Surreal Deal ‘80s Night with DJ Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, Mingram 8:30pm Highdive, C, 10pm

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Dish It Up: Highway of Tears/ Highway of Hope Women’s Resources Center, C, 12pm Making the Connection, Creating allies: Sexual Violence Gregory Hall, U, 3pm The Power of Embracing Indigineous Knowledge Gregory Hall, U, 7pm

lectures

Communicating With Our Best Friend: Understanding the Body Language of Dogs Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Small Animal Clinic, miscellaneous U, 6:30pm, $13 Tarot Reader Call 333-2907 to register Boltini Lounge, C, 7pm

campus activities

Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 7:30pm Dueling Guitars Jupiter’s II, C, 8pm The Piano Man Canopy Club, U, 9pm Tuesday Night Troubadours Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm

dance music 8th Grade Dance Joe’s Brewery, C, 11pm

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RockStarz Karaoke — Presented by Seize A Tea Ceremony Study Moment Productions Group Bentley’s Pub, C, 10pm Japan House, U, 6pm, $7 RockStarz Karaoke — Dreading the Family Re- Presented by Seize A union: How to Communi- Moment Productions cate with your Family The Corner Tavern, MontiIllini Union, U, 7pm cello, 8pm Dragon Karaoke TUESDAY 15 The Clark Bar, C, 9pm Rockstarz Karaoke live music Chester Street, C, 10pm Alec Stern open mic Illini Union, U, 12pm Andy Moreillon Open Mic Tuesdays Fat City Bar & Grill, C, Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm 7pm movies The Bridge Canopy Club, U, 7pm, $10 Champaign Surplus PresCraig Gaskin and Friends ents: Telluride Mountain-

classes & workshops

Nutrition Walk In La Casa Cultural Latina, U, 5pm

game-playing Duplicate Bridge Game Ginger Creek Shops, C, 7pm Bingo Night Memphis on Main, C, 8pm

kids & families O Baby! Champaign Public Library, C, 9:45am Get Sculpted! Douglass Branch Library, C, 4pm

film on Tour Parkland College Theatre, C, 7pm, $10-$40

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Food for Thought: Stepping Outside the Box and Embracing the Whole lectures Self Know Your University: Asian American Cultural Art + Activism = Action Center, U, 12pm University YMCA, C, 12pm Rainbow Coffeehouse Etc. Coffee House, U, 6pm

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community T-N-T Tuesday Night Trivia with Cara and Locals’ Night Tanino Po’ Boys, U, 4pm Boltini Lounge, C, 7pm illini media Trivia Tuesdays Memphis on Main, C, 7pm Frat Feud The Red Lion, C, 10pm literary

BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Champaign Public Library, C, 8pm

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RockStarz Karaoke — Presented by Seize A Moment Productions dj Route 45 Wayside, PesoDJ Tommy Williams tum, 8pm Chester Street, C, 9pm, $2 SuperStar Karaoke Country Night AnSun, C, 9pm Highdive, C, 8pm RockStarz Karaoke — DJ Randall Ellison Presented by Seize A Boltini Lounge, C, 9pm Moment Productions Old School Night Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 10pm Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm RockStarz Karaoke — Wompdown WednesPresented by Seize A days: Chalice Mug Night! Moment Productions Canopy Club, U, 9pm, $1 Geovanti’s, C, 10pm I Love The ‘90s with DJ open mic Mingram Soma Ultralounge, C, Open Mic Comedy Night 10pm Memphis on Main, C, 9pm Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm

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Salsa and Tango Dancing Member’s Night Cowboy Monkey, C, 8pm Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, C, 5pm

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Bright Eyes with Mynabirds Foellinger Auditorium, U, 8pm, $28-$30 Doors open at 7pm

karaoke RockStarz Karaoke — Presented by Seize A Moment Productions Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 9pm

lectures The Afterlife of the Humanities: Posthumanities and Public Reason Levis Faculty Center/Visitor’s Center, U, 4pm

game-playing CU64 Chess Club McKinley Presbyterian Church and Foundation, C, 7pm

Euchre Po’ Boys, U, 7pm

social issues Ninth Annual Celebration of Blacks and Latinos in Medicine Carle Forum, U, 6pm

kids & families Around the World Wednesdays Spurlock Museum, U, 9:30am Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten! Champaign Public Library, C, 9:45am Storyshop at the Branch Douglass Branch Library, C, 10:30am Common Ground Story Time Common Ground Food Coop, U, 10:30am

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES

(March 21-April 19)

“Dear Mr. Astrologer: Like the god Prometheus, I stole fire from the gods and gave it to people who sometimes make awful use of it. As punishment, the gods chained me to a rock on the beach, and arranged for an eagle to come daily to eat my liver. Luckily, the liver grows back every night. Unluckily, the eagle always returns to devour it again. I’m used to it by now; it doesn’t hurt as much as it once did. But I’m still eager to get out of my predicament. Any suggestions? Aries in Limbo.” Dear Aries: Your rescue is scheduled for no later than your birthday, possibly before. In the meantime, the best thing you can do to prepare for your release is to feel gratitude for all you’ve learned during your ordeal.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

MARCH 10 – 16

be manipulated or foolish. The best thing you can do to help others is to cultivate your own mental health with ingenuity, trusting in its radiant power to heal by example.

LIBRA

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

GEMINI

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)

The roots of the lotus are anchored in muck at the pond’s bottom. Its leaves float on the water and its dramatic flower rises above on a thick stem. It’s an evocative plant that is featured in many ancient myths. For Buddhists, it was an emblem of enlightenment: beauty ascending from the mud. In India, a thousandpetaled golden lotus symbolized the miracle of creation. To the Egyptians, it represented rebirth. Even modern science has contributed to building the mystique of the lotus, having determined that its seeds can remain viable for many centuries. It’s not a fragile marvel! In the 16th-century Chinese folk tale “Monkey,” a teacher instructed the hero on how to achieve a long life. “Even amidst fierce flames,” he said, “the Golden Lotus can be planted.” For the foreseeable future, Cancerian, the lotus is your power object.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)

“Picture a very complicated combination lock, one that requires dialing up eight different numbers to open,” writes Arianna Huffington. “You have seven of the numbers, but the lock still won’t open until you hit upon that final number. One-eighth may not seem as ‘big’ as seven-eighths, but without the final click of the combination, the tumblers won’t fall into place.” Sound familiar, Leo? In my astrological opinion, you have dialed up the first seven numbers but you don’t know what the eighth is yet; until you discover it, the lock will stay closed. It’s now within your reach, and it wasn’t before.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

In the coming week, it’s very important that you stay out of other people’s hells -- even if they invite you in with a big welcome, and even if you’re tempted to join them there in their infernos as a misguided way of proving your love. Be compassionate, Virgo, but don’t

“Go Get Schooled”—some scholastic necessities

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

SCORPIO

(May 21-June 20)

by Matt Jones

“Two paradoxes are better than one,” said physicist Edward Teller. “They may even suggest a solution.” I hope this gives you a glimmer of appreciation for the sparkling contradictions you’re surrounded by, Libra. It would be understandable if up until today you felt they were crazy-making stressors that served no good purpose. But now maybe you will be motivated to stand on your head, cross your eyes, and try to see how the tangy riddles might actually be used to untangle each other.

Your meditation for this week comes from writer H. P. Lovecraft. “What a man does for pay is of little significance. What he is, as a sensitive instrument responsive to the world’s beauty, is everything!” While that’s always good counsel, I think it’s especially apt for you right now. You’re in a phase of your astrological cycle when you’d be smart to evaluate your own worth based less on what job you do and more on who you are. Practice thinking this healing idea: The soulfulness you embody and express from moment to moment is the single greatest measure of your success as a human being.

One of my favorite peculiarities about the English language is the idiosyncratic words it uses to characterize groups of specific animals. For example, the correct term for many owls gathered together is not “flock” but “parliament”: a “parliament of owls.” Likewise, we say a “rabble of butterflies,” a “prickle of hedgehogs,” a “shrewdness of apes,” and a “murder of crows.” If I had to come up with a comparable term for the human members of your tribe, it might be something like a “zeal of Geminis” or a “charm of Geminis” or a “romp of Geminis” or an “exaltation of Geminis.” All those words capture part of the glory that will be you, especially for the next few weeks.

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Despite the wealth and renown he has accumulated during his influential career, musician Brian Eno is a big fan of raw simplicity. Speaking about R&B, soul music, and psychedelia, he said, “These earlier eras of pop music were characterized not by the search for perfection but by bizarre enthusiasms, small budgets, erratic technique, crummy equipment, and wild abandon.” Would you consider playing with that approach in the coming weeks, Scorpio? It’s not necessarily something you should do all the time, but right now I suspect it’s a formula for the most interesting kind of success.

Research Digest Blog asked eminent psychologists to write about the theme “one nagging thing you still don’t understand about yourself.” One expert wondered why he always overestimates how much work he can get done. Another pondered the fact that he falls prey to his own irrational biases even though he’s well aware he has them. A third said he can’t fathom why it’s so easy for him to learn some things and so hard to learn others. What would your answer be, Sagittarius? This is an excellent time, astrologically speaking, to see if you can get to the bottom of a truth about yourself that has always eluded you. (To read the story, go here: http:// tinyurl.com/DontKnowYet.)

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

I suspect that you will either be spectacularly right or breathtakingly wrong in the coming days. Which way it goes will all depend on whether you’re observing and responding to the actual events unfolding in front of you or else are more focused on the images dancing around in your imagination. Of course it’s always a good idea to get your biases and projections out of the way so you can see life as it really is, but it’s especially crucial now. So much is contingent upon your ability to be acutely perceptive and crisply objective.

In the old fairy tale, the character known as Rumpelstiltskin had the power to spin straw into gold. That skill has a metaphorical resemblance to the wizardry you could pull off in the coming weeks: transforming seemingly ordinary or worthless stuff into a valuable asset. Although your work might seem a bit miraculous and make some people wonder if you’ve used hocus-pocus, the fact is that it may at times feel tedious or extremely demanding to you. Be gutsy in your mastery of the intricate details, Aquarius. I’ll be thinking of you as the Gritty Magician.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)

“Good things may come to those who wait -- but they’re mostly just the things left behind by those who hustle and bustle.” That message was in the fortune cookie I got with my Chinese take-out food tonight. It happens to be a perfect fit for your current astrological omens, so I’m handing it over to you. In the coming week, I don’t recommend that you sit around patiently and watch how the trends ripen. I don’t think you should bide your time or be cautious in making a commitment. Be proactive, Pisces -- maybe even gung ho. Carpe the freaking diem.

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ast week, we discussed long-distance relationships and the excitement and challenges of long-distance sex via phone, Skype, chat or other modes of communication. This made us think about how sex over the phone or internet can require a bit of “acting” or role playing in a sense. With this theme in mind, Doin’ It Well is exploring role-playing. Sometimes people like to take on personas that fit naturally with their personality; at other times, they like to act out a “role” that is very different from who they are in real life. A passive male might play an aggressive or dominant “boss” in a role play, or a female who is usually very sexually assertive might play the role of a shy, unsure partner. Role-playing allows us to experience a more varied sex life, especially if we are in a monogamous relationship. The roles to discover and act out are as endless as your imagination. Some go with classic themes of secretary/boss or nurse/patient, while others might reenact scenes from a favorite science fiction novel or characters on a favorite TV show.

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Engaging in role-playing can put pressure on a partner to act a certain way sexually for our pleasure, which can kill the mood for them. Or it may bring up feelings of inadequacy; they might believe they aren’t “enough” sexually or that you aren’t satisfied. Some people just aren’t natural actors or into improv, whether out in public or in private at home. We recommend considering roles you’d like to play or act out and then ask your partner if that’s OK. This way, you fulfill your own fantasies while letting your partner decide whether or not to pursue a role. You can still have a lot of fun if you’re playing a role while your partner is not, and it takes the pressure off both of you. If your partner also wants to act out roles, you can work together to see if those roles can be acted out together. Not everyone is willing or comfortable experimenting — so don’t push it. Sometimes it’s helpful to play roles that feel the most genuine to you, rather than trying to create some elaborate script to “perform.” Some couples like sex to unfold naturally, which may include some impromptu role-

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Allowing both partners to create their own role that they’d like to play (or none at all) helps everyone feel safe and comfortable. But when we’re in the middle of a “scene, it’s good to remember that we can break character or end the scene at any time. This is particularly important for the ethical role-playing that contains elements of powerplay, bondage or S/M type behaviors. But, it is equally needed even with the most mundane scenarios. We’ve heard people talk about trying out role-playing but not feeling comfortable or laughing and then a partner getting upset when they “couldn’t do it till the end.” Many of the popular roles and fantasies people have are often related to some type of power dy-

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namic between the characters. This can be exciting for some but also trigger feelings of oppression, sexual harassment or abuse in others. You may have difficulty negotiating who will play which role; you probably can’t both be the boss! Remember that power play involves the mutual consent of both partners: You or your partner has to allow the other to take control. Many couples switch roles so that both partners get a chance to play both the dominant and submission ends of the sexual spectrum. Stay tuned until next week as Doin’ It Well asks if we’re really post-race — sexually! What are your favorite roles to play in the bedroom? Email Jo & Ross at buzzdoinitwell@yahoo.com and they’ll print them (confidentially) in an upcoming column!

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Unofficial marathon? An athletic, belligerent and chaotic dream For the most part, I think everyone who lives in CU really likes it. Still, people also like to bitch as much as possible, too, so sometimes there’s a little conflict of interest between liking a town and complaining about it. Now that winter is almost over, there are two things I hear that most people are unhappy with. They are insanely different and yet oddly similar: Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day and the Champaign Marathon. I can understand why, but I don’t really care much about either one of them. I think there’s really only one solution to all the bitching though — combine the marathon and Unofficial so we can get all the bellyaching out of the way in one weekend and move on with our lives.

first thing at Memorial Stadium and go over the ground rules. “Okay, you’re all going to be drinking and running, so let’s be courteous to each other. If you’re a slow drinker or a slow runner, keep to the right and allow others to pass you. Be sure to drink lots of water during your activity and please take advantage of the frequent porta-potties you’ll see all over town. Let’s get it on.” See, the thing is, to make this combination work, participants really have to do both things. Those who choose the drinking must run at least a half-marathon, and those who run must consume at least a 12-pack during the race. This is fair because it should press both parties well out of their comfort zones. The partiers will get some well-needed exercise, and the fitness buffs will learn to relax a little bit about the whole thing. They could all really learn a lot from each other, and in the end, they might all be more understanding. Right now, the people at Unofficial are It might even encourage me to get involved a little bit if just a mass of drunkenness with very they were together. Right now, few identifying characteristics besides I avoid both events as if they were feral, but I’d walk a few being intoxicated. Well, if everyone is in blocks to watch somebody a race, they’ll have numbers on, making puke and run at the same time. I’d even work at one of the it far easier to find anyone who might be Hell, portable bars set up along the course. “Hey, you’re a really causing a problem even though it might fast runner, but I have to say, be a lot of numbers. you don’t appear to be overserved just yet. Let me pour Sure, it seems crazy, but the events are sort of you a whiskey and a beer so the others can catch similar, since they both involve people pushing up and also so you can catch up.” It makes a little sense on the safety side, too. their bodies to the absolute limits. Running 20some miles is tough, but drinking a case of beer Right now, the people at Unofficial are just a in a day is also not the easiest thing in the world. mass of drunkenness with very few identifying For the sake of journalistic integrity, I should point characteristics besides being intoxicated. Well, out that I’ve only done one of those two things. I’ll if everyone is in a race, they’ll have numbers on, let you all guess which one that was. making it far easier to find anyone who might Anyway, that’s not the only way they are simi- be causing a problem even though it might be lar. Some people in town hate both of them, a lot of numbers. and, at the very least, one of them. Unofficial “Racer number 842 appears to be in the maradraws people’s ire because kids get drunk and thon lead. Drinker 461 appears to be urinating in a possibly out of control. They pretend it’s some mailbox. Racer 239 and drinker 187 look as though sort of moral high ground or because they’re they are having intercourse at the intersection of concerned about safety, but I would bet it’s Prospect and Green. Can I get some squad cars mostly about not wanting a bunch of kids to and a medal down here as quickly as possible?” burn our cities to the ground. The marathon It makes financial sense as well. We have to pay pisses people off because all of the runners the police overtime for both events, so if they’re screw up traffic all over town on a Saturday on the same day, that overtime is cut in half. In the end, I know it will probably never work. morning and keep some folks in their houses until noon. Still, both events bring in visitors and The marathoners would be offended by the money and they’re both probably here to stay. drinkers and vice-versa. There would probably Since this is the case, a combination of the two be several dehydrations and deaths. Sprained makes perfect sense. From what I can tell, both ankles and blackouts would rule the day and it events start at roughly the same time. The run- might not reflect very well on our fine communers are up at about six in the morning stretch- nity. Still, I think it would be a hell of a lot of fun. ing their hamstrings, and the drinkers are up at Like I said, as it is, I’m not a big fan of either one, roughly the same time stretching the laws of but mixing it up a little might make us all appear good sense. We could get everyone together a little more well-rounded. 20

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