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INTRO This Modern World • Tom Tomorrow Life in Hell • Matt Groening First Things First • Michael Coulter

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STAGE, SCREEN & IN BETWEEN Spring Break Blockbusters The Best of Chicago Theater Movie review Page Rage • Jenny McCarthy

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This year for spring break, I’m hopping on a plane with my mom and flying to Seattle to visit my brother. He’s a hotshot engineer who works at Microsoft, working overtime, all the time. Despite all odds, he loves his job and he and his fellow employees enjoy great benefi ts, like paid maternity leave for new mothers and parental leave for fathers and adoptive parents, as well as benefits for people in same-sex relationships. So Bill — as we lovingly call him, at M$ — as we jokingly say, is doing something right to keep his employees satisfied.

I’ve never been on that coast, and for all I know dinosaurs roam the wild forests of the far west. I’ve seen photographs of stunning beaches and heard tales of delicious sushi, chocolate fountains at brunches and abundant curry on the Microsoft campus. But most importantly, there’s the coffee. Starbucks, Tully’s and Seattle’s Best were founded there, so I will be visiting true coffee country. If the caffeine has the same

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effect it had on me during my winter vacation — the caffeine did nothing — I can look forward to a near-overdose of delicious cappuccinos and espresso macchiatos.

But there’s much more. Across Pugent Sound, there’s the Olympic National Park. I fi rst discovered its magic in National Geographic.

Just see for yourself (from the July 2004 issue of the magazine): “More than 900,000 acres of icy summits and alpine meadows, rushing rivers and glacial lakes, fog-shrouded sea stacks and surf-fed tide pools; a sanctuary for spawning salmon and rutting elk; a seedbed of spruce and fi r and cedar soaring above a rain forest as grand as any in the world.� Amazing!

And then there’s Canada. Some three hours away in British Columbia, my brother says there is an amazing aquarium. Perhaps “pretty fish� is the last thing you think of when you think of Canada, but then again, you’re not from my family.

Most importantly, however, going to Seattle will be my chance to escape, relax and spend time with my family; my brother and I haven’t seen each other for months, and for kids who grew up together and who are freakishly similar, it’s been too long. sounds from the scene

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michael coulter FIRST THINGS FIRST

Oh, sorry I’m late

The government wants you to be punctual It always sor t of annoys me when people are late.

I think it all began in high school with this girl I dated for a couple of years. She was always late. I can still remember her saying things like, “Well, I’m usually two days early, so if you go by that, I’m about three days late. If you go by what should be a regular cycle, I’m only about a day late.” It became quite frustrating. I remember sitting in the living room with her father glaring at me for 20 minutes while her pokey ass changed shirts about 30 times. Trust me, the more time spent with him, the less the affection. Actually, it still amazes me that I’m not occupying an unmarked grave in their backyard. Even then, when I didn’t have much of a schedule to follow, tardiness was a pain in the ass.

I’ll admit it’s not the first time I’ve ever said it, but God love the Peruvians — they recently began a campaign to rid their country of tardiness.

Yeah, sure, it seems like a government thing to do, spend a lot of money on a program that probably isn’t going to make a damned bit of difference (I can’t believe we didn’t think of it first), but they say lateness is costing them a fortune. Their president, Alan Garcia, says they experience about five billion dollars a year in economic damage because they are a country of dickarounds.

“We must stop this horrible, pitiful, disastrous custom of failing to be punctual,” he said as they launched the campaign. Wow, our president only uses harsh words like that when he’s about to lie to us about why we’re invading a country. Anyway, I guess five billion bucks is five billion bucks, but is being late really horrible, pitiful and disastrous?

Sort of annoying? You bet. Can it be defined with the same adjectives you would use to describe a plague? Probably not so much.

On the other hand, the president said annually they were late by an estimated three billion hours, which works out to about 107 hours for each person. When you take into account that babies and old folks rarely have anything to be late for, those folks over there are really freaking late for just about every damned thing they do. Geez Louise, 107 hours to be late every year for every person, I’m surprised the entire country hasn’t strangled each other out of frustration by this point. Now that I rethink it, maybe lateness does deserve the same adjectives as a plague. Tardiness is sort of a compulsion for some people I know, if not an outright disease.

Peru began implementing their plan by having a big rally at noon and ringing a bell. I’m sure the rally and the crowd probably made several people late for some appointments, but you can’t stop a public relations train once it gets started. After the rally, they plan to have radio and TV spots along with many billboards and posters. That’s a fine idea — for crapsake, if campaigns like that were so effective, the US wouldn’t have a single illegal drug user. At least we can say their heart is in the right place.

If lack of punctuality is actually a disease though, it’s also important to remember the others affected by your disease and do something to help the people who are habitually on time.

The Coulter family has had a long, rich history of being on time for things and they also have a history of hanging out with people who aren’t.

I know this because I remember my grandfather saying something along the lines of, “That son of a bitch is going to be late for his own funeral” on a fairly regular basis about several different people, so it must somehow be ingrained in me — I should possibly begin a support group called Late-A-Non. Can I get some government funding for that?

Possibly the most annoying thing about people who are late is that it doesn’t really seem to faze them all that much. “Oh, were you waiting long?”

“Well, piss, I don’t know, you got a freaking clock, take a look at it and you can estimate pretty damned accurately how long I’ve been waiting, you enormous pain in the ass.”

Peruvians are no exception to this not caring.

A poll indicated that 84 percent of people believed their fellow citizens were rarely, if ever, on time.

It’s sort of funny though, how they seem to have just accepted being late as a fact of life. If everyone assumes everyone else is going to be late then it doesn’t really matter if anyone is on time. It almost sounds like an Abbott and Costello routine.

“Are you late?” “Well, I’m only five minutes late, which makes me about 10 minutes early.

How about you?” “Oh, I’m 30 minutes late, but that’s really only 15 minutes away from being somewhat early.”

So, apparently I’m very against lateness and also fairly indifferent to whether anything can really be done about it. It’s probably easier for some folks to just get used to waiting than to make other folks punctual. That’s why I never wear a watch.

I just can’t stand the anticipation.

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The winter has left Allerton Park largely empty; the cold weather has left the elaborate gardens looking barren and brown. Its remote country location outside of Monticello, Ill., surrounded by peaceful silence, is occasionally interrupted by the sounds of the process of renovations to maintain and improve the conditions of this estate established over 100 years ago.

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Jeremy and April Rotramel of Mansville, il., stand behind the chain-link fence blocking them from entering the Sunken Garden at Allerton Park during renovations. “That’s just crap...That’s just off the wall,” muttered Jeremy Rotramel disappointedly.

Walking through the gardens and seeing the mansion that stands in the park, one may fail to capture the historical significance of the grounds he or she stands on. This was once a place of great grandeur, with high-society parties in the 1920s, much like those portrayed by F. Scott Fitzgerald in The Great Gatsby, before it was donated to the University of Illinois in 1946.

The pieces of art displayed throughout the gardens and mansion were collected from all around the world. While the park may be an entertaining place to hang out for a picnic, hiking trails or playing Frisbee, the history of this estate adds much more to the experience of visiting Allerton Park.

David Schebal, director of the park, accredits its popularity to its uniqueness, “I think it’s an unusual facility for Central Illinois,” he said.

Allterton Park was developed by Robert Allerton and his adopted son John Gregg Allerton. The land originally belonged to Robert’s father, Samuel Allerton, a land developer who converted prairie land into a farm. At the time, Monticello was a bustling farm town, and Samuel had plenty of money to spend on the land, according to Schebal.

At the end of the 19th century, Samuel Allerton was the third richest man in Chicago. He cornered the hog market during the Civil War, and leveraged his wealth as one of the establishers of the Union Stockyards.

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Lauren Orellana, alumni and Ashley Kerestes, grad student, both of Urbana sit in the field across from Allerton Mansion at Allerton Park in Monticello, reading, on Monday afternoon. “Everytime I come here there’s something new to do...I love being outside,” said Kerestes.

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After studying art in Munich, Paris and London, Robert Allerton decided he would never create art up to his own standards and burned all of his paintings. He moved back to Illinois, and agreed to run his father’s farmland in Monticello. Schebal describes their interaction as a negotiation between father and son.

“Samuel said, ‘I’d like you to manage this farm,’ and he told him, ‘OK, if you build me a house.”

The result was Allerton’s 35,000 square foot mansion, an English-style manor house, which is now the park’s hotel and retreat center.

Much of the architecture in Allerton Park can be accredited to John Gregg Allerton, Robert’s adopted son.

John Gregg and Robert met at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, according to an interview given by John Gregg a year before his death in 1985, taken from the archives of the

University of Illinois at Springfield.

“Robert Allerton was invited over there [Zeta Psi fraternity] for lunch before a football game and he didn’t have a son and I didn’t have a father so we were paired off and lived happily ever after,” said John Gregg.

He visited Robert’s place more and more often because his roommate at school was a second or third cousin of Robert.

“He needed me and I needed him. My parents

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The “sunken garden” is a popular place for Frisbee, f lag football and other recreational activities. One descends down several steps onto a large, fl at terrace surrounded by the garden, and replicas of goldfi sh designed by an artist in Peking.

The sunken garden is currently closed due to drainage problems, according to Schebal.

After what he describes as last year’s “torrential downpour,” the garden sat under three feet of water, killing all of the grass.

“It became the ‘sunken pool,’” Schebal said.

Before one reaches the sunken garden, he or she must pass through an elaborate arrangement of several other gardens, including the Brick Walled Garden, where fruit plants grow against the walls.

One must continue down a path that crosses several other gardens that leads to the Avenue of Chinese Musicians — a pathway with sculptures of Chinese men and their instruments.

Schebal divided Allterton Park’s patrons into three categories. First, the casual person who comes to the park for a picnic or to stroll the garden or trails. The second group is the people who come to stay at the retreat center for conferences, and their concerns lie mainly within the manor. The third being the people who come to the Allerton’s Diversified Farms, where they can buy organic vegetables and flowers.

There are several renovation projects being undertaken in preparation for the more heavy flow of visitors in the summer. Among these projects, Schebal said, they are working on a new maintenance building, renovating the walls in the brick garden and the mansion and upgrading the guest rooms.

Allerton Spring Break is a program that began four years ago, in which students come and stay at Allerton to help prepare for the summer season.

Schebal says they invite students to come spend their spring break at Allerton where they will be housed and fed. In exchange, the students work on maintenance tasks, brush cleanup and cleaning up and painting barns. The students work with the park’s maintenance team and Schebal says they “get a whole lot of work done.”

These projects and donations work to maintain and restore the quality of Allerton Park so people can experience this historical landmark similarly to those who saw the park in the times of Robert Allerton. Patrons can walk through this park that thrives deep in the country outside of a small town in Central Illinois, and see gardens and art inspired from cultures around the world. Allerton Park is unique because someone actually lived in this massive facility, and its patrons can only guess what Robert Allerton was really like through his eccentric tastes in art and leisure.

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had died quite a bit before and Robert’s father had died during the First World War.” John Gregg described Robert’s home as “another homey place for me to be as an orphan boy.”

In the interview, John Gregg explained that Robert had no children, and after his mother passed away, he was desperately lonely.

“We went around the world together just because he was lonesome for a companion. And it just gradually came together. And he began introducing me as his son.”

John Gregg went on to collect art with Robert from all around the world, and worked as his architect at his home.

The art featured in the Allerton home and formal gardens mix an array of cultures and styles that separates itself from any museum or other art displays.

John Gregg describes Robert’s acquisition of much of his artwork as traveling the world until something caught his eye, and then asking the artist to make a copy for his garden. These encounters varied from trips to Bangkok and Buenos Aires. In one instance, Robert went to a thieves’ market outside of Peking by torchlight to acquire stolen scrolls. Most were later given away or auctioned off.

Upon entering the retreat center, one will see a framed “costume” of Robert’s, a robe he acquired in China. According to Schebal, Robert had a passion for collecting Asian costumes which he kept in a separate “costume room.” When Robert had guests staying at his house, he would throw costume parties in which everyone would dress up in one of his collections.

The mansion radiates a feeling of nostalgia as one imagines what it would be like to actually live in this house. While it is clearly a hotel and conference center, the architecture and style of the house is much like what can only be experienced in movies. With its grand staircase, massive home library with 2,600 volumes from Robert’s book collection and even a portrait of Robert at 24 that hangs in the “Butternut Room,” one can only dream of what it was like while he lived there.

In the 1984 interview, John Gregg said Robert frequently rearranged furniture and the paintings that hung on his wall.

He quoted Robert as saying, “If you leave the same picture on the wall all the time you never see it anymore.”

Walking from the back of the mansion, visitors can sit on the terrace in front of the reflecting pond and determine whether to walk in the direction of the formal gardens or towards the river to explore the wilderness on the 14 miles of hiking trails. The art is largely featured in the gardens.

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Goodnight, We’re Only Here to Help PHIL COLLINS

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Fireflies’ six-track CD Goodnight, We’re Only Here to Help, complete with prologue and epilogue, sounds epic with ease.

The local quintet has produced a rock album that hinges on its instrumental quality and suspense.

“Fifty Wrongs Make a Right” is an energetic jam ending with a fun instrumental section. The song is f illed with cryptic lyrics like “Wake up, box spring mattress acrobatics in June/Break up, punching bag aerodynamics (they’re) black and blue.”

The album is devoid of catchy choruses or many invitations to sing along. Instead, each song makes a progression forward, making the listening experience feel like a journey. This also gives the album a cohesive quality, rather than sounding like a group of random tracks thrown together.

The disc starts and ends instrumentally, with fuzzy searching rhythms. When the vocals kick in, the band’s sound is solidified as a palpable force in local rock. Goodnight makes you want to start it again as soon as it finishes.

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Nothing for Design

To describe Ryan Groff’s music is to squeeze the life out of it.

Analyzing it is too cut and dry, for his music is lush and vividly alive in his storytelling. His music is expressive and rich with lucid lyrics, accompanied by a slightly folk approach with the sound of his acoustic guitar. While his lyrics have a lot to say, his voice is reminiscent of Elliott Smith and Jeff Buckley. Ryan Groff also happens to be the lead singer in the band elsinore (you may have heard of them ... ), in case you wanted to check out his full capacity as a singer.

To hear Ryan live with just the company of his guitar, you generally can find him at Acoustic Night at Aroma Café, or another frequent stop of his, The Iron Post. Although within the next week or so it may be hard to find him because of elsinore’s busy schedule, you can check out Ryan Groff’s MySpace account (myspace.com/ryangroffmusic) to find out more about him.

There’s also a video floating around the internet of Ryan playing at the Iron Post. See it at www.vimeo.com/clip:88167.

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I think the first band to show me all the talent that the CU music scene has to offer was elsinore. I, unfortunately, was not aware of the beauty that is elsinore until the beginning of this year, but once I did hear them, I fell head over heels with their album Nothing for Design.

Snatching up their album at the store, with an exclamation point over my head, I knew the rest of my day would be dedicated to repeatedly listening to their album. The first song, “Mind, Space, and Time” sets you up for the state of mind that encompasses the album. Their music makes you feel as if you are somewhere far away — away from the stress that comes with the everyday drone of life. The album’s masterpiece is “Sliding Glass Door,” a song that truly welcomes you into the golden comfort that is elsinore.

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Headlights’ first full length album, Kill Them with Kindness, is enchanting. With Tristan Wraight on guitars and vocals, Erin Fein on keyboards and vocals, and Brett Sanderson on drums, Headlights create a dream world of pop music and rock rhythms that transfixes listeners, encapsulating them in orchestral compositions.

There are few faults on this album as Headlights create multiple magical worlds within individual songs. “TV” presents a har mon ious mar r iage bet ween Wra ight and Fein’s vocals that showcases the band’s lyrical-rock talents, while “Put Us Back Together” stands out as an emotional symphonic journey that forms the perfect mix of happiness and despair — and will force you to constantly hit repeat on your playlist. The satisfyingly solemn dirge organ of “Songy Darko” silhouettes the beautifully impish vocals of singer Erin Fein and the bubbly rhythms of “Lullabies” combines a catchy piano beat with passionate percussions. Although appearing somewhat out of place, “Hi-Ya,” brings a fun foottapping atmosphere to the album and makes up for some of the forgettable songs towards the end of the album. Kill Them With Kindness is a symphony of sound that perfectly ref lects both the dark days of winter and the forward march towards spring and summer.

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Songs like “Havestar” and “Bells” will shake your core and echo in your head for weeks to come and “Capsella (Klutae Mix)” reveals the band’s true technical genius. Check out tracks from Havestar at myspace.com/iscintilla.

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I am not one to listen to industrial music, but I:Scintilla’s album Havestar has me addicted.

From the Latin meaning “a spark,” I:Scintilla goes wel l beyond ignition by entrancing listeners with both heavy electro-beats and energetic dance tracks. Bethany Whisenhunt’s bass, Vince Grech’s drums and Chad Mines’s guitar weave together under the direction of Jim Cookas’s synth and programming to provide the perfect backdrop for Brittany Bindrim’s intense vocals. Bindrim’s astonishing reach creates a quality comparable to that of Amy Lee of Evanescence. Havestar is a re-release of songs

JIGGSAW Zero Generation [PLAYING FIELD RECORDS] AMY MEYER • STAFF WRITER

JigGsaw’s first record, Zero Generation, blends rock music with harmonious vocals to create an album similar to that of Weezer’s Blue Album. Zero Generation was produced and recorded by singer Mark Jiggsaw. The album starts out with “Mars,” a song with a sound rock beat and echoing backup vocals.

By the second track, “Mona Lisa’s Mirror,” the similarities to Weezer are apparent and pop up throughout the record.

The album subject matter revolves around love, death and being alive with lyrics like “Love was flying all around the room from the f loor to the ceiling like bullets in the Middle East” and “Give me a bottle of gin and tell me what a mess we’re in, that’s like pissing on my grave.”

The backup vocals compliment the lead singer well and although the music keeps a steady beat, there are constant changes in vocal and choral styles. The 10 tracks each r un about three minutes, making the album 35 minutes long. Unlike newer JigGsaw material, this record has less of a dance-y feel, and more of a solid rock influenced sound.

For a debut record, JigGsaw have a strong sound that continues to develop with time and the transition in members.

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SHIPWRECK House of Cards EP CAITLIN CREMER • STAFF WRITER

While the band’s name suggests the vast open sea, House of Cards evokes the atmospheric pleasure of ditching class and setting off on the road. Destination? Nightlife in the city.

The first song on the EP, “House of Cards” (which you should check out at myspace.com/shipwreck) acts as the song of anticipated excitement for the first party of the night. The song is fresh, upbeat, and simply fun. The last song, “Black Moon,” acts as the journey’s end, when you’re alone and returning home. The song is dark and reminiscent, but also quite alluring in its storytelling, while offering the feeling of desolation through the resonating cello and delayed guitar. What happens in between is up for grabs.

In other words, as the first installment to a four EP goal the band has set (within a period of 16 months, mind you), House of Cards is a promising album and acts as a metaphor for those exciting nights that you can only get away with when you’re young.

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BEST HIP-HOP/R&B KRUKID ALYSSA VALE • STAFF WRITER

East Africa’s own Edwin “Krukid” Ruyonga has already made quite the name for himself as an up and coming emcee. Born in Uganda, Krukid found himself surrounded by raw forms of hip-hop at an early age. Thus, he began developing music that was lyrically based, and not weakened by commercial beats and mainstream concepts. His east coast influences as well as his free-style capabilities are what make him comparable to well known rappers like Jay-Z and Nas. Krukid’s move to the United States hasn’t suppressed his style or his hype, and Cash Hill Records proved just that when they released Krukid’s full-length album entitled Raisin in the Sun in 2005.

To learn more, check him out at myspace.

com/krukid. Here, his remarkable storytelling can be featured in “Uganda Till I Die,” where the emcee gives us a taste of where he came from, and what he is all about.

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SANYA N’KANTA PHIL COLLINS • STAFF WRITER

Sanya N’Kanta, who was born in Jamaica, released his self-titled debut in 2003. His upcoming sophomore album, Emergency, will be released on Cash Hill Records.

His pensively soulful style of singing gives his songs a mellow quality, complimented by the exploratory nature of his beats. His voice is what primarily calls the listener into his songs, often lingering on lyrics long enough for them to settle into the air.

Check out “Fire and Water” at myspace.com/ sanyankanta. The combination of piano and a looping jungle beat give a smooth backdrop for the vocals on this low-key jam. Turntables add an edge to the beat throughout the song.

If you have an extra moment, don’t miss “Kumo” either. The track is a collaboration between Krukid and Sanya N’Kanta which will appear on the former’s new album. Sanya N’Kanta offers well-delivered, laid-back lines between Krukid’s high energy verses. The beat is simple but stays fresh throughout the song.

Be on the lookout for Sanya N’Kanta, who will join labelmate Krukid on a U.S. tour beginning March 10.

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AGENT MOS LIZ HUTNIK • STAFF WRITER

Agent Mos, aka Edward Moses, m i xes innovative piano jazz music with a hip-hop beat, deep poetic rhymes and passionate rhythm and flow. Agent Mos was influenced by his parents’ wide-range of interests in different musical genres, especially jazz, but his love for hip-hop became substantial after hearing Soundbombing II, a underground-sounding compilation album pairing up-and-coming emcees and well-known rappers, featuring Eminem, Mos Def and Q-tip, among many others. His sound is unclassifiable, but his lyrics are meaningful and compariable to Nas. His first album, ILLuminate is to be released at the end of March. Listen to “Paper” and “Illuminate” at www.cumusicawards.com/2007.

C-KING PHIL COLLINS • STAFF WRITER

C-King brings a laid-back but focused feel to his verses and he pointedly delivers well written lyrics over fairly complex beats. His Christian faith is a priority for him and he isn’t afraid to show it.

On “Yayaya” he raps, “You can take a man’s name and change it/But you can never take a soul and play games with it.” Lyrics along these lines are not uncommon in his songs.

Head over to myspace.com/blackboxmm, and listen to “The Story of Rain.” The verses are eloquent, and the beat provides an appropriate backdrop for

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C-King’s style. The electronic vocals of the chorus are what jump out of the song, and are sure to get stuck in your head.

“Can’t Make It Without You” is also worth listening to. C-King’s lyricism again is a key feature, backed up by an electronic-heavy beat. He raps, “If you look like a dummy, then act like one/If the suit don’t fit, then act right son.”

C-King doesn’t have any shows scheduled soon, but hopefully that will change, because these songs could take on a whole new energy in a live setting.

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DRE BILL PHIL COLLINS • STAFF WRITER

Andre Newbill, also known as Dre Bill, crafts head-bobbing Hip hop through quick raps and solid beats. Proudly influenced by Dr. Dre, he directly references the hip-hop legend in, “This Is How I Rock,” as well as in his name. Dre Bill is currently working on a mix tape, which does not yet have an official release date.

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drebill. The song features energetic verses from Dre Bill, as well as a memorable refrain. The flow of the song is uninterrupted because the verses are well constructed. The beat keeps the song rolling but drops out occasionally, focusing all the attention on what Dre Bill is saying. The qualities presented in this song must translate well on stage.

Dre Bill will perform at the Spring JumpOff show at the Canopy Club on March 21. Up A Notch Records labelmates Kalizion and DJ Asiatic will also perform.

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RAPHAEL SMITH STEVE PLOCK • STAFF WRITER

Having sang since the age 3, U of I graduate turned New York City inhabitant Raphael Smith is a soulful singer whose music is based around his faith’s inspiration. Coming from a long line of ministers, religion has played a large role in Raphael’s life and, of course, his music. After gaining a large following in CU and the Chicagoland area, Raphael moved to New York City with the plan of pursuing a professional music career.

Constantly performing, Raphael is committing himself to his dream and has already produced three sample CDs. Aside from singing, Raphael is also his own producer and writes all his own songs. With a voice similar to Brian McKnight’s, production skills and meaningful songwriting, Raphael Smith is indeed deser ving of this nomination and will undoubtedly achieve his goals one day. To check him out for yourself, go to myspace.com/raphaelsmith and be sure to listen to “He Is.”

BEST PRODUCER/ ENGINEER BRETT SANDERSON ERIN GILLMAN • STAFF WRITER

Since this was written while Brett was touring Europe with his band, Headlights, buzz e-mailed him a few questions about his other job as a producer. Enjoy. buzz: What exactly do you do as a producer?

Explain a typical day in the life of Brett.

Brett Sanderson: I like to think of myself [as a producer] who can make an artist feel comfortable in the recording studio so that they can get into the right headspace required to record good performances. What I try to do is to communicate with the band about exactly what it is they are going for and help them achieve those goals in the amount of time allotted.

I guess the concept of “producer” is kind of a nebulous thing. Everyone has their own style, and it’s important for a band to find someone who they think is a good fit. buzz: What’s the best/your favorite project that you’ve worked on?

BS: My favorite project is whichever one I’m currently working on. Even when the music isn’t really my style, it’s impossible to not get sounds from the scene

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into a project while you’re watching a band build something they deeply care about from the ground up. One project I’ll never forget is recording a 20-person choir for a Lorenzo Goetz song. Everyone showed up to sing, and I had the TV turned on with the sound muted. Right before we recorded the track, American planes started bombing Baghdad — the start of the infamous “shock and awe” campaign. A very surreal night. buzz: What’s your favorite local band?

BS: Headlights, of course. buzz: Describe yourself in one word or phrase.

BS: Introverted Extrovert.

JON PINES ASHLEY KOLPAK • STAFF WRITER

CU is extremely fortunate to have a producer like Jon Pines — a veteran of the business — in our midst. Most famous for producing acts such as Wilco and Billy Bragg, Pine’s own Private Studios in Urbana caters to a diverse range of eclectic clientele. Private Studios, however, is extremely dedicated to the support of local artists. Pines has mastered records for University of Illinois acappella group The X-Chords and for Green Street Records compilation discs (a student-run record label) to name a few.

Pine’s production company has also done its part to shape the local music scene by producing albums for Kate Hathaway, the much-missed Absinthe Blind and many others. The savvy and success of Private Studios as a champion of the loca l scene d ist i ng u ishes Pi nes a s a profoundly notable producer.

MARK RUBEL KATE KROGER • STAFF WRITER

Mark Rubel does it all. As owner of Pogo Studios in downtown Champaig n, he has produced and engineered hundreds of records, and used his studio to teach Parkland College students the ins-and-outs of audio, which has become one of his favorite projects. Also, he continues to work as an audio and music business consultant, while simultaneously remaining a musician himself. Rubel began recording in 1980 when he and some friends transformed a house in Urbana into a recording studio.

With that experience, a passion for music, and inspiration from those who make music and art, his career has taken off. Now, Pogo Studios is attracting thousands of musicians and students.

Rubel is also a member of numerous recording and engineering groups, such as the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, in which he has served on the Producers Committee since 2001. Recently, he has also received a lifetime achievement award at the Chammy Awards. Yet, despite all of this recognition, Mark Rubel believes his greatest success has simply been being able to do what he has a passion for, while helping others at the same time.

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MATT TALBOTT PHIL COLLINS • MUSIC STAFF

M a t t Ta l b ot t h a s pr oduce d a d ive r s e collection of music over the six years that he has owned Great Western Record Recorders.

Hopesfall, Absinthe Blind, The Blackouts (now The Living Blue), Out By Inches, Terminus Victor and many others have employed his production and engineering skills.

According to Talbott, bands have been patient with him as he values spending time with his family. In the fall, he puts recording aside and coaches football at The High School of Saint Thomas More in Champaign. Talbott also fronted local band Hum until the group split in 2000 and now plays with Centaur.

Recently, he finished a record for Pulsar47, and is currently finishing records for Roberta Sparrow and Tractor Kings.

“I’m enjoying the Tractor Kings a lot right now because I like the vintage kind of country sound that they have,” Talbott said. “It seems to work well with my studio and my style of recording.”

Instead of using programs like Pro Tools, Talbott has stuck with analog recording. “It’s what I know and I think it sounds best still,” he said.

LORENZO GOETZ STEVE PLOCK • STAFF WRITER

Even though they disbanded at the end of 2006, Lorenzo Goetz have received their third nomination and possibly third win, for Best Rock Band at the Local Music Awards.

Consisting of members Larr y Gates (vocals and guitar), Josh Miethe (guitar), Eric Fisher (bass) and Jesse Greenlee (drums), Lorenzo Goetz creates music that sounds like it was pulled from the mid-’90s. Like a more fun version of Weezer, Lorenzo Goetz’s music is relaxed but never boring. While it won’t have you thrashing about and pulling off massive air guitar solos, this chilled-out form of grunge rock will def initely get your head bobbing and feet tapping. While listening to Lorenzo Goetz, it’s easy to see why they have dominated this category for the past two years — there is a sense of experience in their music. They know how to write music, and they damn well know how to play it. If you want to f ind out for yourself, check them out online at myspace.com/lorenzogoetz, and be sure to listen to “Heavy.”

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Eng i neer i ng the pol ished sound of h is own and others’ music for the past decade, Adam Schmitt has had a large influence on Cha mpa ig n-Urba na’s music scene. A f ter much success under the Warner Bros. label, he decided to break away and do it himself. He has recently released a new album made up of songs that he has written over the past several years.

Recorded in his home and meticulously worked on, Schmitt’s songs have a very ambient feel.

This nomination is based not only on Schmitt’s production work on his own music, but also his production work for his colleagues.

His local production studio, Mixolydian Studios (which, by the way, is an amazing name for a studio) is open to the public to record fresh cuts or to refine recordings. So, stop by if you are an aspiring artist. Directions for contacting Adam Schmitt are located at http://www.parasol. com/labels/parasol/parcd033.asp. Check out his songs, “See Me Fall” and “Let’s Make This Easy” at the site as well.

JigGsaw is a rock band with a punk edge and dance feel that started in the suburbs of Chicago, and reformed in Champaign. Previously compared alongside bands such as Bloc Party, their music is energetic and fun, with upbeat tracks like “Dance For Me,” frequently featured on WPGU. Their music “keeps the blood moving through your body,” said guitarist Hayden Cler.

They have one record that was self-produced, and recently recorded an EP which they are looking to release in the near future. The EP has a higher recording quality with seven tracks meant to make listeners tap their feet or start a full-blown dance party. When not on tour they try to play at least two shows a month in Champaign, and according to singer/guitarist Mark Jiggsaw, hope to create “an original sound that lasts longer than fads.”

“Don’t Waste Your Life” is one of their catchiest tracks with infectious beats and sing along choruses.

Check it out at myspace.com/jiggsaw.

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I’d have to see them all with the Walker: Texas Ranger beard that Brett Sanderson sports.

Otherwise it’s just not a level playing field.

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Best Rock is just packed with excellent bands.

Any one of them could take this. The recent retirement of Lorenzo Goetz might lead to a final swan song win for the band. Headlights is the local band doing the most on a national scale, though. Plus, they’ve got Brett Sanderson. I’m told that Superman wears Brett Sanderson underoos.

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SENSES, DON’T FAIL ME NOW: Rockstar Taste of Chaos Tour brings Senses Fail to Assembly Hall AMY MEYER • STAFF WRITER

oncerts are meant to be for more than just music — they’re experiences. For many bands, recordings don’t do justice for their live performances. Tonight, Assembly Hall features the Rockstar Taste of Chaos tour, with bands that put their emotion into high energy performances with little to no dependence on lighting or special stage effects. “It’s emotional because we don’t bullshit.

There are no fireworks or anything — we just play music like we did in our basement,” said Buddy Nielsen, singer/songwriter for Senses Fail, while describing their live show.

Along with Senses Fail, six other bands will be playing, including headliners The Used and 30 Seconds to Mars. The Taste of Chaos tour offers melodic breakdowns, screamy choruses and alternative rock acts with dynamic, wellknown front men.

Senses Fail formed about five years ago in New Jersey, and began recording their first full-length record, Let It Enfold You, when Nielsen was only 19 years old. It’s been nearly two years since that release, and now, at the age of 23, Nielsen and the band put out their latest album, Still Searching. Released in October of 2006, the record reflects how the band has grown, matured and improved.

“Growing up, I think the music got better, lyrics got better, production got better, everything got a little bit better. We got it more right,” said Nielsen.

The band has been on tour for eight to nine months a year since the release of Let It Enfold You. “You mature in every way possible, especially going on tour, [and] getting to see all these places,” he explained. “You grow up a lot quicker, and it reflects in your music.” Nielsen’s voice has become more powerful and mature over time, and the production of their newest record has improved, too — Still Searching has a deeper, stronger sound.

“Lyrically, the record has a mood of anxiety and tension, and represents a dark part of my life,” Nielsen said. “The lyrics deal with the subjects of anxiety, depression, faith and questioning a lot of things, [such as] people around me and relationships.”

Senses Fail hope by performing and making records to, “be just more than some people playing music in a rock band and to make some sort of difference,” said Nielsen.

One of the headliners, The Used, is a four-piece from Utah who have traveled rough roads with the release of two records and regular touring. Bert McCracken, the lead singer, keeps the albums transitioning throughout with upbeat, slow and intense songs.

Their music discusses difficult trials — such as substance abuse — that McCracken has gone through in his life, and his attempts at recovery.

The band has almost broken up as a result of McCracken’s lifestyle, and their experiences with the tension they’ve gone through make very strong records. McCracken’s instability, mixed with talented musicians produces an energetic, sincere and highly entertaining live performance. Expect a new record from the band later this year.

Co-headliner 30 Seconds to Mars is an alternative rock band from Los Angeles that is best known for their frontman, Jared Leto. While he is currently a vocalist and guitarist, Leto is also an actor known for participation in movies such as Fight Club, Girl Interrupted, American Pyscho and most notably for his starring role in Requiem for a Dream. The band released their first album in 2002, but became more popular with their latest release, A Beautiful Lie. The album contains MTV and radio features like “From Yesterday,” “The Kill” and “Attack.” Surprisingly, the music is good, considering many actors who cross into the music field fail miserably.

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S ao s i n , a n ope n i n g a c t , h a s b e e n a band in the making for many years. After touring vigorously amidst talk of releasing a full-length record, the band kept fans waiting for about three years before releasing their self-titled debut album. Their music has been categorized as post-hardcore, screamo and rock, with a live act that has built a fanbase and name for a band who didn’t always have a full-length album.

Emerging artist Chiodos formed outside of Flint, Mich. while the band members were still in high school. Their latest record, All’s Well That Ends Well, mixes styles from influences such as Saves the Day, Queen and At The Drive In. Their

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songs clash piano, hard guitar riffs, pop-punk and varying vocals from harmonious to screaming.

How they work so many styles into a song is questionable but it works.

A newer Victory Records band, Aiden, is a five piece Seattle-based band that is influenced by pu n k, post ha rdcore a nd got h. They categorize themselves as “horror rock,” a term that describes their energy and dark lyrics, along with a horror influence. For example — their band name came from the movie The Ring.

Their music is loud, the vocals are high-pitched with occasional screaming, and there will be enough makeup on stage to go around.

Lesser-known Eva l ine is f rom Turlock, CA. Their first release, Postpartum Modesty, A Portrait of Skin, is a six-track EP that came out in June 2006 on Warner Brothers Records.

The songs are melodic, with instruments from the basic guitar, drums, and bass to others like keyboards, synthesizers and viola. Evaline plan to release their first full-length album this upcoming summer.

Make sure to check out these artists on the Rockstar Taste of Chaos tour at Assembly Hall tonight at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $29.75 with a $3 UIUC student discount.

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CD REVIEW THE LIVING BLUE LIZ HUTNIK • STAFF WRITER

T he L iv i n g Blue r ele a s e d t hei r t h i r d album, Fire, Blood, Water, under Minty Fresh Records in 2005, through which their musical inf luences of ’70s and ’80s classic rock can be seen. The guitar solos wail the name Angus Young of AC/DC, providing full and open sounds without taking away from the driving bass and drums, which glue the music together.

Also, Stephan Ucherek’s narrative lyrics are straightforward and honest.

The first two songs on the album, “State of Affairs” and “Murderous Youth” have a slight swing-gallop beat comparable to many Green Day songs, and “Conquistador” is comparable to Pink Floyd’s “Money.” If you have the slightest intention to rock out and you’re tired of overplayed modern rock chart-toppers, I’d recommend Fire, Blood, Water.

THE LIVING BLUE LIZ HUTNIK • STAFF WRITER

Let me paint a picture for you. There’s a ship — it’s aged, classic, large and bold. Now, flip over to the band: they’ve been on CU’s music scene for a few years now. They’ve become a classic staple to the much-admired music scene, but also act as the ship that stands out among the rest. Their bold and slightly shoegazing guitar with the combination of the band’s folkloric lyrics, accompanied by the mellow voice of Harman Jordan produces nothing short of a favorite tune.

Back to the picture: The ship stands out under the blue sky, with no limitations — only what lies ahead. The band — highly ambitious with their album productions — is entirely progressive in their music making. They’ve produced four albums in just two years, and will be adding two more in less than a year.

Now picture this: chaos. Chaos, that their name suggests. There’s excitement and desolation scattered everywhere, and the band has a few songs dedicated to these extreme, unavoidable feelings in every album. Similarly, it’s hard to ignore this band as a local favorite — just like a treasure you hold close, and want to show everyone that you have.

After securing their status as a local treasure, Shipwreck has traveled cross-country from as far west as Omaha through Texas and up to the East Coast. In the Midwest they’ve secured shows at Shuba’s in Chicago. Unfortunately, they will not be back in Champaign until April 6 before they ship out on their spring tour — so catch them while you can. Until then, check out their Web site, shipwreckband.com and listen to “Walk in the Woods,” from their latest EP.

The Living Blue, formerly known as The Blackouts, is a psychedelic, indie-rock band with a mixed cocktail of sounds. Combine four parts The Strokes with two parts each of The Rolling Stones and The Clash and one part OK Go. Shake, strain and pour onto a stage and garnish with some sweet bass lines.

The Champaign quartet is made of drummer A ndrew Coon, bassist A ndrew Dav idson, guitarist Joe Prokop and leading man, guitarist and singer, Stephen Ucherek. Their most recent CD, Fire, Blood, Water, was released in 2005.

Listen to “Conquistador,” one of the songs featured on the album, also available on the band’s MySpace page at myspace.com/thelivingblue.

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THE CHEMICALS ALYSSA VALE • STAFF WRITER

August of 2004 got the ball rolling for The Chemicals. Together, the four members who comprise the group — Justin Gee, Johnny Chemical, Carri Andrews and Andrew Davidson — played their first live show as a new band.

Since then, they have been touring around the Champaign-Urbana area, spreading their indie tunes and building up their fan base.

Recently, the band recorded at Toilet Tunes Studio in Champaign, and is expecting to release their first CD on March 31. If you would like to get a better idea of what they sound like, “Averages” is currently the only song available on their Web site, but it’s worth the visit nonetheless. You can experience the song’s upbeat ambience and unique guitar riffs at myspace.com/thechemicals.

HEADLIGHTS MICHAEL YOHANAN • STAFF WRITER

Born in a Champaign farmhouse, Headlights — comprised of Tristan Wraight, Erin Fein and Brett Sanderson — skip into the indie music scene with melodious compositions and bubbly pop beats that shine of rock ‘n’ roll. Placing delicate female vocals hand-in-hand with a rugged male complement, Headlights create a more harmonious sound than a harsher Mates of State. With 161 shows performed in 2006, an EP, a new full length album and a date with SXSW this week, Headlights are assaulting the world of music, and building a base of dedicated fans. The spirit-quenching vocals and Sigur Roslike atmosphere on the song “Everybody Needs a Fence to Lean On” are cut with an elevating rock chorus that echoes on the track “Lions,” which has a rhythm that will make you want to get up and boogie. Be sure to check out songs from both Headlights’ new album, Kill Them With Kindness and their EP, The Enemies, at myspace. com/headlights.

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Comedy not as dormant as we all thought it was MIKE INGRAM • CONTRIBUTING WRITER

This week the ladies of CU will have a hard time finding eyeliner at the neighborhood dr ug store, as kids all over town will be dolling up in eager a nt icipat ion of a n Assembly Hall show featuring The Used and 30 Seconds to Mars. Mars’ Jared Leto, better known as an actor in movies like Fight Club, might just be the prettiest boy who ever wanted to be a pretty boy. The bands will hit Champaign with a long list of other whiny bands on the Rockstar “Taste of Chaos” Tour. Hey, maybe they’ll be handing out free visors or something. Your money would be better spent at any one of these shows: Jeff Helgesen, widely regarded as one of the best trumpeters in the area, is one of the key pieces in Jazz Sandwich (my favorite jazz band of late). Tonight he’ll be fronting his own quintet with three sets at Zorba’s on campus. The show starts at 9:30 p.m., but it’s worth it to get there early and have a gyro and some crinkle fries. Then grab a beer and relax for the show.

Dodge some Frisbees on the quad on your way over to the Canopy Club, where Shooter Jennings makes a return to town. I hate pretty much everything that’s calling itself country these days, with the Toby Keiths and the Kenny Chesneys — it’s all shit. So it’s nice to see someone like Shooter who still manages to be popular as a country act without caving to all of the pitfalls of this modern pop-country. At the rate that Shooter is gaining popularity, you might want to take this chance to see him in a small club for only $16. I can’t imagine it will be too long before his Champaign stop brings him to the Assembly Hall.

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of latin, bossanova and jazz music into a set that’s very pleasing to the ear. At Champaign’s Cowboy Monkey, the Prairie Dogs will offer their county/bluegrass-centered set for the happy hour crowd for $3. The shows begin at 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., respectively.

At 6 p.m. down at the Savoy United Methodist Church, a few bands will lend a hand to a family in need with a special benefit show. Maximo, A Toothless Life and The Signal will play a show with a $5 donation, with proceeds going to help a father/daughter who have recently lost their home. For more info, email Chris at cdd727@sbcglobal.net.

Pearl Jam hasn’t dropped by CU in awhile, but what I suppose is the next-best thing will be at the Canopy Club on Friday. Even Flow is a Pearl Jam tribute band (that probably still doesn’t copy Pearl Jam as much as Creed did and Nickelback does, but hey), and they’ll play all of your favorites for only $5. Pearl Jam isn’t an easy band to cover, so I’m interested to find out how they do.

At least dressing up like the band is easy.

Downtown Champaign will be bumping on Friday, with Baby Teeth and an army of DJs putting on a show at Cowboy Monkey. Baby Teeth is excellent and worth the $5 cover alone, but along for the ride are DJs On Call, Tips For Teens and We Need To Talk. That should make for an interesting evening, starting at 9:30 p.m.

Also on Friday is a show at the IMC in Urbana (in the old post off ice, downtown, next to Lincoln Square) featuring Johnnyork, Wastoid Workforce and Emily Shrine. The show is only $3, and if you haven’t been to a show at the IMC, it’s worth giving it a shot, though the sound system is a little rough.

Saturday is St. Patrick’s Day (the off icial one, guys), but there doesn’t seem to be much happening in the way of Irish fare. The Urbana Backyard BBQ Band will play the Iron Post at 6 p.m., and I imagine that Paul Wirth will be taking a break from wisecracks long enough to cook some steaks out on the grill. Well, at least he’ll probably be cooking up some steaks. Be sure to pinch him if he’s not wearing green. He’ll love it. The show is $3. Later in the evening, Big Bluestem will play. I have no information on that band. Maybe they’re Irish.

Candy Foster and the Shades of Blue (guys, make it Green for the night) will play at Cowboy Monkey. Maybe Candy will dress like a leprechaun or something. Actually, I think that would be an excellent idea, as this picture in my head of a leprechaun doing “the sprinkler” is pretty amazing.

You know you want to, Candy. See if I’m right by ponying up $5 at the door for a 9:30 p.m. start.

On Wednesday night, the area’s longestrunning monthly comedy night will pop back into the Iron Post. The Zoo Improv Comedy Troupe will hit the stage at 7 p.m., and will entertain you for only $4. Unconfirmed reports state that Iron Post owner Paul Wirth will perform a vagina monologue.

If you’re looking for more info on any of the shows listed here, or are looking for other shows, be sure to check out openingbands.com, which features a comprehensive show list and local music resource area. Listing your upcoming shows on the site is also the easiest way to get them listed in this column, though e-mail is also good.

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Proving justice still exists, the FCC has recently punished Clear Channel and the rest of their braincontrolling radio buddies for forcing us to listen to Puddle of Mudd and Nickelback until we puked out our souls. For accepting payola from the major labels (Sony, Warner, Universal and EMI) the fascist radio monopolies will have to pay a fine of $12.5 million dollars. On top of that, to really stick it to those suits who think they can control music, the radio giants will be forced to play 8,400 half-hour blocks of independent music for free. Any label not associated with the big guys or have less than 5% of the market are in for a treat. In celebration of the potential for good music on the radio, Carlye and Brian are making some suggestions on what bribe-fueled pop should be replaced and by whom.

found myself pretending like I knew how to pop and lock.

Then came the next track to round out Justin’s “*NSYNC will not be the death of my career!” musical trifecta — a whiny, bitchy, pop-opera riddled with even more of his “wah-wah, she left me” lyrics.

While JT’s song is a melancholy musical circus, Peter, Bjorn & John’s kickass hit will make you bust out into a giddy dance while asking, “So ... how about that break-up sex?”

PB&J (wow, even their acronym is dee-licious) are so good, that if they ruled the airwaves, I’d donate money to support payola, and possibly even peanut butter, if their corporate sponsorships extended that far. Mmm, PB&J ...

Carlye: Natasha Bedingfield’s “Unwritten” replaced with “Wrath Pinned To T he M i st (A nd Other Games)” by of Montreal Natasha’s track was used in the opening sequence of The Hills. of Montreal’s song was used in an Applebee’s commercial. Both (debatably) succumbed to “The Man,” but which reigns supreme?

Let’s metaphorize each tune with what it represents: “Unwritten” has become an anthem for girly girls who like the sun, tanning, standing in the rain and having no plans for their future.

“Wrath Pinned To The Mist” stands for Bloomin’ Onions. When each song is whittled down to its core — a poppy cell phone ring tone or one of the best appetizers ever created — it’s easy to see which deserves airplay.

If you support a gigantic fried onion, I will undoubtedly support you. Therefore, let’s get that crazy fuck Kevin Barnes on the radio more often.

Beyonce’s “Irreplaceable” replaced with “The Big Fight” by Stars OK Beyonce, I get it — you can hit notes higher than Mariah Carey, you’re a strong, confident woman and you don’t need a man.

But B, haven’t we already heard two horrendous Destiny’s Child albums about it?

Stars’ male-female duet about the sad freedom that comes along with a breakup is sleepy, remorseful and truthful. Beyonce’s upbeat vocal rollercoaster contains uber-confident lyrics about how she’ll replace her cheatin’ man within only one minute.

One minute, folks. That’s about enough time to find a male specimen, explain the situation to him, and ask him to pull down his pants. Move the smutty tunes “to the left,” as B says, and crank up the Broken Social Scene side project.

Justin Timberlake’s “What Goes Around (Comes Back A rou nd)” replaced w it h “Let’s Call The W hole Th i ng Of f ” by Peter, Bjorn & John I used to be cool with JT. “SexyBack” slowly grew to be lovably irritating, and every time “My Love” was played in public, I embarrassingly

Brian: Hinder’s “Lips of an Angel” replaced with “I Go to the Ba r n Because I like the” by Band of Horses One of the greatest mysteries to me is why Hinder’s single is/was so immensely popular. A band that’s a Nickelback rip-off shouldn’t ever be able to survive. It’s like making a clone of a poorly-made clone. You know that freak clone is going to have issues.

The only explanation for the rise of Hinder is payola, straight up!

Therefore, I propose to the FCC that they should make those Clear Channel scumbags play the best acoustic ballad of last year, “I Go to the Barn Because I like the” from Sub Pop’s Band of Horses. Simple and sentimental, it paints a Say Anything-like image.

Two-part harmonies and pedal steel adds to the mix to make this song the perfect counter to the worst song ever put on the radio.

KT Tunstall’s “Suddenly I See” replaced with “1 2 3 4” by Feist KT Tunstall wants to be everything Leslie Feist is. Immensely talented, a great songwriter and totez hot, the Broken Social Scenester has it going on. KT Tunstall, on the other hand, writes songs specifically for Linens ’n Things’ muzak.

Her new album (coming out in May if you don’t own a computer and use it to ‘acquire’ music) The Reminder feature’s “1 2 3 4,” the best female pop song I’ve heard in a long time. Upbeat, pretty and super catchy, it could beat the pants off of Tunstall’s corporate-sponsored light rock.

Fall Out Boy’s “This Ain’t a Scene it’s an Arms Race” replaced with “A Pillar of Salt”

by The Thermals Pete Wentz’s juvenile and idiotic lyrics coupled with Patrick Stump’s annoying voice makes for one of the worst songs on rotation right now.

Punk music is more or less dead, and Fall Out Boy has hammered the final nail. But, like the phoenix, there is a rebirth. The Thermals put out one of the best albums last year and their single should be played twice as often as FOB’s poo-fest of a song on the radio. You heard me, Fall Out Boy is a poo-fest.

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t Starbucks coffee on Green Street I met former Champaign Mayor Dannel McCollum at 6 a.m. He was sipping from his mug, sitting across from his wife of 25 years, Jeanette. This is part of the their daily routine, visiting a local coffee shop early in the morning. When 8 a.m. rolls around, the couple ventures outside. Today Dannel fi nds a dirty, squished beer can lying on the ground and holds it until he passes by a recycling bin.

Cleaning up Champaign’s sidewalk of the remnants of Unofficial is nothing compared to the number of different things he has done to better the CU community. As mayor he started one of the biggest public works projects, tore down the abandoned city hospital and issued a proclamation for gay rights. He is also a known local historian and even wrote a book on Champaign’s geography.

“I, in fact, never intended to become a politician,” said McCollum. “I’m kind of a downwardly mobile career jumper.”

Born in Urbana and raised in Champaign, McCollum has lived in the Champaign area for the majority of his life. He spent a short time in the army and taught one year in Rochester, N.Y. schools.

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Illinois, McCollum went to law school and decided that wasn’t really what he wanted to do. He went into the army from the ROTC and later worked at the State of Illinois Natural History Survey for approximately 10 years.

But when McCollum took a look around his hometown, he did not like what he saw.

“I was so distressed at the direction that the city of Champaign was taking,” he said.

Although McCollum didn’t intend to become a politician, he decided to run for the city council.

“I dropped out and favored somebody else ... I really didn’t want to do it,” he said. “I just really wanted somebody to straighten things up.”

In two years, however, he decided to become “a little more serious” and tried to recruit a campaign manager for the candidate he was supporting.

The third person he asked told him, “If you run, I’ll be your campaign manager.” So he decided to run in 1983 and won in a “squeaker,” displacing the incumbent.

“After three and a half years I decided I wasn’t making enough of an impact,” McCollum said. “It was either up or out. So I ran for mayor ... nobody expected me to win except me.”

McCollum did his best to introduce himself and what he stands for to the voters of Champaign County.

“I knocked on 8,000 doors ... I really did a massive door-to-door effort,” he explained.

He won by 219 votes.

“I didn’t run because I wanted to be somebody,” said McCollum. “I ran because I had an agenda.”

His agenda included decreasing water amounts on streets of Champaign.

“You don’t fi nd any water on the street anymore where it used to be flooded regularly,” he said. “The big drainage project on the Boneyard [Creek] was probably the biggest single public works project in the history of the city.”

Another goal on the agenda was to tear down the city hospital.

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“There were three hospitals in town, and ours was the weakest,” he began to explain. “And what had happened over the years is that the independent doctors had been co-opted by the clinics. And the two clinics, of course, had their own hospitals. It didn’t make sense for the city to own a hospital.”

Emotional attachments made it difficult for people to accept the mayor’s decision.

“Just think of all the people who were born there, worked there, were patients there,” he said. “There was a lot of agitation. People told me I wouldn’t be reelected.”

This was not the fi rst time, though, that people told him this.

When he issued a proclamation for Gay Pride Day, some members of the community didn’t take it too well.

Despite discouraging words, McCollum stood strong for the proclamation and the threats against his reelection never came to fruition; he won two more terms.

Although McCollum was mayor for 12 years, his fi rst passion was never politics; it has always been geography.

During his second term as mayor, he got his master’s degree in geography.

He titled his first book Essays on the Historical Geography of Champaign County. It focuses on the historical and cultural geography of the county.

McCollum claims that his book possesses unique qualities because it deals with history from “a geographical standpoint.” It was also simply enjoyable for him to write.

“It was an avocation,” he said. “I just like to do it.”

With Champaign County as his fi rst priority, in each capacity of his life McCollum has succeeded in doing things with his own signature, ignoring the voices of those who said he couldn’t do it.

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BREAK BLOCKBUSTERS ERIN GILLMAN • STAFF WRITER

There are certain movies which every person deserves to experience before death. What better time to watch those movies than during spring break? For the lucky few of you jetting off to Cancún, by all means enjoy yourselves, but for everyone else, this spring break will be a time to do something none of us has done in a while — relax. Here are my recommendations for your spring break Blockbuster runs.

10. Me and You and Everyone We Know It’s not your typical “indie flick about life.” Trust me.

There are more surprised in this movie than you think.

9. Now and Then It’ll help keep summer on the mind even in chilly weather.

8. Little Miss Sunshine I fell in love with every character.

7. Uncle Buck John Candy at his finest.

6. Garden State I realize everyone loves this movie and always talks about it, but it deserves all the praise it gets.

5. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind This one’s a thinker. If you thought Jim Carrey played a weird role in The Number 23, wait until you watch this movie.

4. Stranger Than Fiction It’s one of my newest favorites.

3. Any Indiana Jones movie They’re classics — enough said.

2. Almost Famous Whether you’re almost famous or not, this movie will change your life for the better.

1. The Goonies What would our lives be like if we never saw the “Truffle Shuff le” or joined the boys on the adventure to f ind One-Eyed Willie? Empty, of course.

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For many of us, our beloved spring break is so very, excitingly near. I’ve been thinking of the blissfully free days since returning to campus in January, and yet, after so much consideration, I’ve come up with, and I say this with great sadness, rather little. For some of you out there, spring break means the culmination of weeks of (actual) planning, probably a large sum of money and lots of sun-inspired anticipation. For the rest, like me, who have no large sum of money (or do have money but have to stay in Champaign-Urbana if they don’t want to lose the source of that money) and have planned by way of daydreams, it means suninspired jealousy. But I think I can help this latter group. Here are two lists of my movie suggestions: one that will make you pretty glad you didn’t go anywhere after all, and another that might be able to take your mind away for a bit. Enjoy!

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Cast Away The Real Cancun 3. Turistas 4. Jaws 5. Red Eye 6. Poseidon 7. Open Water 8. Cabin Fever 9. Joy Ride 10. Vertical Limit

South Pacific Blue Crush 3. Little Miss Sunshine 4. The Endless Summer 5. It Happened One Night 6. The Sure Thing 7. The Beach 8. The Blue Lagoon 9. Six Days Seven Nights 10. Where the Boys Are 1.

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10. Captain Ron This one could provide a little nostalgia over family vacation in some twisted way.

9. Lord of the Rings trilogy

If you have the time, there is nothing better than watching all three in one day.

You’ll be ready to join the Fellowship by the second movie.

8. Road Trip If you’re going on vacation, look for tips on what to do and not do to on your trip somewhere warm.

7. Jaws This one is just to add a little caution to those going to the beach and relief for those staying at home.

6. Weekend at Bernie’s (1 and 2) Enjoy the beach as if there is nothing to worry about, even if your employer is dead.

5. Reno 911 (still in theaters) Watch how the Reno Sheriffs Department rolls in Miami when the officers head south for a police convention.

4. Mallrats This is a film for those who will be bumming around their hometown instead of going somewhere exotic on spring break.

3. American Beauty

Take a page out of Lester Burnham’s lifestyle book and take a week off from everything.

2. Little Miss Sunshine

Get prepared for your own road trip watching everything go wrong on this family trip.

1. Beerfest

Try to challenge yourself to drink like these pros do for a week straight.

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The first time I found myself at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater was back in December, when I dragged my somewhat unsuspecting boyfriend to a new musical production of The Three Musketeers. Yet in spite of initial prejudice there was something about the aura of the theater; maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the old â&#x20AC;&#x153;Globeâ&#x20AC;?-style architecture and its intimate circular seating that made us appreciate the story unveiling in front of us.

Ever since its debut some 20 years ago, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater has had a gift for choosing quality performances. The theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s off icial Web site illustrates its new â&#x20AC;&#x153;worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stageâ&#x20AC;? program. Under the current leadership of artistic director Barbara Gaines and executive director Criss Henderson, the theater hosts many internationally acclaimed performances.

This month the theater hosts How Can You Run with a Shell on Your Back, a fun musical written

by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler. A stranger encounters six students in after-school detention and takes them on an adventurous

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journey through Aesopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fables. The show is 60 minutes in length without intermissions and runs from March 9 through April 22. A family outing to see this show might make your younger siblings overjoyed, but you can always find that inner child within you, invite some friends and go watch the musical yourselves.

Another opportunity with a unique twist is Macbeth, performed by Italyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world-renowned marionette company, Compagnia Carlo Colla

e Figli. The play will feature an entire cast of 3-foot-tall marionettes, with Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s text spoken by talented Chicago actors. The per for mance is 90 minutes long with one intermission, and it runs from March 13 through March 25. Both of these shows are sure to appeal to people of various backgrounds, so overcome that burning desire to stay in bed the entire week of spring break and have some fun at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

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For nearly 50 years improvisational comedy has been one of the cornerstones of Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theatrical heritage, from Mike Nichols and Elaine May at the University of Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Compass Players to the Second City Group and numerous other North Loop acting companies. Located in the heart of Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trendy Lincoln Park neighborhood is the Apollo Theater, the space which hosted the acclaimed Midwest production of Eve Enslerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Vagina Monologues in 2000. For the next seven weeks, until April 28, the Siren Improvisation Group presents Chicken Scratch, a uniquely original monologue and improvisation show. The show will be on Saturday evenings at 10:30, on the intimate 50-seat venue of the Apollo Studio stage.

The Siren Improv Group is the longest running all-women improv troupe in this country. Cofounded in 1998, by member/performer Jacqueline

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A premiere cultural hub, the Goodman Theatre is the oldest non-profit organization in Chicago and is sponsored by the Art Institute of Chicago.

It is a signature area of Chicago history, and was established in 1922. But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t write off the Goodman Theatre as a run-down bohemian relic just yet because of its old age and long history.

The organization is, in a way, new and improved.

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This spring season, the Goodman Theatre is presenting the play The Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire with Steve Scott as director.

The premise is quite simple, dealing with the tribulations of an average couple in American suburbia after the death of their son. Expect an intense character study rather than the superficial bubble-gum insight of Hallmark or Lifetime

movies. This production is a short one, running two hours with a 15-minute intermission.

The Rabbit Hole runs from March 10 to April 15.

The Goodman Theatre is located on 170 N. Dearborn in Chicago, north of Randolph Street. You can purchase tickets and view video previews of their productions at www.goodmantheatre.org.

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Located in the heart of Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theater district, the Cadillac Palace serves as the very pulse behind the eclectic plethora of stage productions and musicals running year-round.

Originally showing first-run films from the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;20s and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;30s, the Cadillac has since been renovated, and now ornate ceilings and classic dĂŠcor vitalize the theater while maintaining its integrity as a Chicago landmark and noted attraction.

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Seating and service are just two of the royal qualities the Cadillac Palace provides. In fact, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a bad seat in the house; each one offers a panoramic stage view attuned to the fine acoustical projection. While refreshments are available, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re restricted from inside the theater to preserve its superior cleanliness and

unblemished appearance. So when the lights go down and the performance begins, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no mistaking youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in for an unforgettable experience.

With its corporate sponsorship from the eponymous car company, the Cadillac Palace looks to retain the regal image its name implies for many years to come.

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This is the ultimate male movie â&#x20AC;&#x201D; gleefully ultra violent, over-the-top and destined to be screened by football teams across the country.

What could be more inspiring than having 300 tough-as-nails Spartans take a stand for freedom against a million invading Persians?

Those hoping for a realistic portrayal of the battle of Thermopylae will be disappointed.

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There is no great acting in this film. One could almost see the comic book speech bubbles above the actorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heads whenever they delivered their often cartoonish dialogue. But this was done intentionally to remain faithful to Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creation. There are several memorable lines, which will likely be repeated by males of all ages for months to come.

T he d ig it a l ef fec t s, color s, cost u me s, choreography and dialogue were all heightened to a deliciously unreal level. Consequently, 300 felt more like a video game or comic book than a fi lm, making itself difficult to take too seriously.

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BY LEE & BOB WOODRUFF

Reading through, into and between the lines JENNY MCCARTHY • STAFF WRITER

On Jan. 29, 2006, Lee Woodruff was vacationing with her family in Disney World while her husband, an ABC News anchor, was off in the Middle East, covering the war in Iraq. She would receive a call early that morning from the president of ABC News telling her that her husband, Bob Woodruff, was injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq. Now, over a year later, Lee and Bob have written of their family’s struggle in dealing with the tragic event and described their road to recovery. Their story is not just about the tragedy that befell them; it is an inspirational story of how the main ingredients in this family’s survival plan were hope and love.

I picked up In an Instant on a whim; I had remembered hearing about Bob Woodruff ’s injury and feeling sympathy for his wife and four children. Diane Sawyer notes that it is “a passionate love story filled with hope.” At first, I disagreed with her because I couldn’t imagine how a book about Bob’s recovery from a traumatic brain injury could be romantic. However, once I started reading the book and saw that love was the foundation for mental and physical healing, I became more open-minded and understood what Sawyer meant.

The book is mostly written by Lee Woodruff — beginning with the night she received the call about Bob in 2006 — with some input and ideas from Bob. There are no chapters, just dated entries that span from the ’80s to the present day. The Woodruffs tell the story of how they fell in love and how they have dealt with things that seemed like “road blocks” in their relationship — such as their careers — for the past 20 years. Lee writes

an intimate story of how she and Bob met, how he proposed and how she gave up many things she loved in order to live with Bob while he taught American law in China during the early ’90s.

The story follows Lee to her first visit to Bob after his injury in Germany and through the next five weeks as she waited by her husband’s bedside for him to wake up from his coma. The fact that Bob even survived the bombing was astonishing; the blast had shattered the left side of his skull and embedded shrapnel, rocks and dirt in his brain, face and neck. While Bob’s appearance has almost fully recovered, the damage to his brain might not. He continues cognitive therapy today and is pushing toward his goal of returning to the newsroom.

Lee makes herself transparent throughout her story and is honest with herself and the readers in this book of spiritual battle. The Woodruffs deserve both credit and praise for presenting their private struggles so openly to the world.

One of the most intriguing things about this book is that millions of people can relate to it.

You may not have suffered from a brain injury like Bob Woodruff has, but I’m sure you can relate to unfortunate struggles and hardships that can occur while in a relationship with someone you love dearly. In an Instant provokes different emotions. Sometimes it may make you laugh and other times it will make you cry. Most importantly, if you don’t already, it will make you appreciate life and cherish every breath you take from now on.

Lee and Bob Woodruff share their personal story about love, life and healing in their memor In an Instant. The story unfolds around ABC news anchor Bob Woodruff’s head injury while covering the war in Iraq.

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WE THE W MEN Creating the Women’s Sexual Bill of Rights

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jonesin CROSSWORD PUZZLE “Go, Blockhead”--you think I’m just playing?

by Matt Jones Across 1 California athlete 6 Christian Science, e.g.

10 Famous cairn terrier 14 Big bucks 15 Geometric figure 16 Mogadishu-born model 17 Take a stand without standing 18 Concern when hanging paintings 20 Perform a dangerous naval maneuver?

22 Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys 23 Leb. neighbor 24 Device with a camera 25 ___ creek 27 Word mistakenly substituted for “fewer” 30 Central city 32 Rumsfeld’s legacy in Iraq?

37 Gulf of Mexico contents 38 1980s wrestler Captain ___ 39 Smear 41 What Desdemona ran into?

46 ___-Caps (concession stand candy) 47 Overly bright, as colors 48 “The Amazing Race” division 49 “Apocalypto” name 52 Money used before the euro was introduced 54 “___ Only Just Begun” 56 Awesome crossword writer?

61 Scrum folk 62 Former “SNL”-er Cheri 64 Head piece?

65 Potent start?

66 More unpolished 67 Swiss capital 68 Chill out

69 Name that’s an anagram 21 Ran in the laundry room of 4-down 25 Repeated cheer at the Olympics Down 26 Comic strip possum 1 Radio settings 28 Window box location 2 Film ___ 29 Cuddle in bed 3 Needed to branch out 31 “On & On” singer Erykah 4 Beethoven’s “Fur ___” 33 Cheering section noises 5 How the tall are built 34 Guitar relative 6 ___ woman in half 35 MSNBC or CNN offering 7 Part of Q.E.D. 36 Late-year time 8 Old Irish 40 Panhandle 9 Fox-hunting yell 42 Antagonist 10 Bread in a jar 43 GPS device, e.g.

11 City that’s home to the 44 “I love me a good Henry Doorly Zoo catfight!”

12 Implied 45 Request from the 13 Time many workers almost-finished return from lunch 49 Sandwich given two 19 Truth ___ “Farewell Tours” (so far)

50 Escape 51 Gunsmith Georg ___ 53 Bill Withers #2 hit of 1972 55 Totally necessary 57 Late Israeli diplomat Abba 58 Catches rays 59 Give off 60 Siebzehn minus vierzehn 63 Ticked-offedness

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Kim: Some of you may have noticed that two weeks ago, Kate Ruin announced she was stepping away from Doin’ It Well.

Geographical distance and involvement in other social justice activities have sadly pulled her away from the column we created. She is missed!

But don’t worry, faithful readers: I have recruited another awesome co-author, Ross Wantland. I am totally excited to continue Doin’ It Well with him.

Ross: Hello readers! I am overjoyed to join Kim Rice in this writing venture. A little about me: For the past 10 years, I have been doing sexual and domestic violence prevention work in this community.

Currently, I work with a lot with men to help us as men understand our own role in preventing violence against women.

Because of my work, folks sometimes get confused and believe that because I am anti-rape, then I’m somehow antisex. Actually, I think sex is great, and I enjoy talking about sexual health. Sex is wonderful and healthy. We’re not born innately knowing everything about it and we all could use some assistance to help us navigate the murky waters of sexuality in our society. I am looking forward to answering your questions and providing you with information to keep you (and us) Doin’ It Well.

When we talk with women about their sexuality, we notice that many women have a diffi cult time being in touch with, celebrating, and truly owning their own sexual identities. Women are often taught that their sexuality is for the benefi t of someone else, usually men.

Although we will explore the reasons for this in later columns, it led us to brainstorm a list of women’s sexual rights, or affi rmations. Maybe women and men will cut this column out and post it on their refrigerators, in their bedrooms or on their bathroom mirrors, replacing the usual affi rmations on post-it notes that say things like “you are a good person” with this Women’s Sexual Bill of Rights.

K i m R i c e a n d R o s s Wa n t l a n d a r e professionals in the fi eld of sexuality and violence prevention. Send your questions, comme n t s, rea c t i o n s a n d o p i n i o n s t o buzzdoinitwell@yahoo.com.

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v Women have the right to sexual pleasure v Women have the right to their own bodies and a right to touch their bodies for pleasure v Women have the right to sexual expression without the consequence of harassment or sexual violence v Women have the right to reproductive health choices that affect their bodies v Women have the right to say yes to sex v Women have the right to initiate sexual activity v Women have the right to begin sexual exploration and activity at a time that feels OK and desirable to them, which may be earlier or later than what parents, religions, society or partners are comfortable with v Women have the right to prevent pregnancy and to enjoy sexual activity for the pleasure it provides v Women have the right to ask for the type of sexual stimulation they want v Women have the right to be the exper ts about their own bodies and about how they liked to be touched v Women have the right to teach their partners how, where and when they like to be touched v Women have the right to bring condoms on dates and request that their partners wear them on penises or dildos v Women have the right to mutually satisfying, respectful sexual encounters v Women have the right to look at, explore, touch, massage and play with their bodies, including their genitals v Women have the right to feel horny and to experience sexual frustration (“blue ovaries”) v Women have the right to experience love, sex and intimacy in physical, emotional and spiritual ways with other women, men and anyone in between v Women have the right to heal from the trauma and abuse infl icted upon them and to enjoy sexual lives that are satisfying and fulfilling v Women have the right to love other women openly v Women have the right to expect to experience orgasm during sex v Women have the right to understand and be with partners who understand that female sexuality, anatomy and functioning are different from men’s and equally important and valid v Women have the right to live in a world free of sexual violence

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March 21 – April 19

Here you come dragging your exhausted but redeemed ass out of the deep dark forest of symbols. The red-eyed monkey demons fall off your back as you straggle toward the light.

Your sunken eyes see wonders they were blind to before your ordeal. Your heart rages with a wild angelic love you’ve never tapped into before. And as you realize the magnitude of your tough miracle, you feel glimmers of gratitude for the rude tests you had to endure. Maybe you should get totally lost in limbo more often.

T A U RU S

April 20 – May 20

On the Internet’s Leonard Cohen Forum, Lizzy says she once thought that making “a joyful noise unto the Lord” was the highest expression of spiritual praise. Now she feels that whispering one’s appreciation for the majesty of creation is just as valid. Diane, going a step further, suggests that even silence can be a powerful form of homage--maybe even more so than raucous celebration. My opinion? I think Diane might be right when it comes to plants and animals, with which you can achieve easy telepathic communion. But when dealing with the divine works of art known as human beings, the best way to express praise is loud and clear. Your assignment in the coming week is to do that for everyone you care about. More than ever before, you need to dispense vociferous approval and articulate adoration.

GEMINI

May 21 – June 20

“Lord, grant that I may always desire more than I can accomplish,” prayed Michelangelo. He exulted in the feeling of having too much to express. He thrived on the stimulus of his delicious frustration; he used the inspiring sting of his nagging inadequacy as a fuel for his boundless creativity. Are you willing to experiment with this approach, Gemini? Do you have the nerve to love what’s imperfect about your life? Are you brave enough to laugh at the probability that your yearning will never be completely fulfilled?

CANCER

June 21 – July 22

What were those square LED devices that suddenly appeared at random outdoor locations around nine American urban areas in January? They turned out to be the main ingredients of a silly promotional campaign for the TV show “Aqua Teen Hunger Force.” The citizens of New York, L. A., Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, Portland, Austin, San Francisco, and Philadelphia took the prank in stride, but Boston officials saw it as a terrorist threat. Is it any coincidence that this horoscope column, Free Will Astrology, has long appeared in newspapers published in all the above cities except Boston? I think not. It’s evidence that the advice contained herein raises intelligence levels and helps users know the difference between real and imagined threats. So maybe you’ll believe me when I tell you, Cancerian, that the only threat you face right now is from the part of you that thinks a certain imagined threat is real.

LEO

July 23 – Aug. 22

Here are the blessings I wish for you in the coming week: (1) not a sudden evacuation from a pitch-dark tunnel into a blinding light, but rather a gradual transition from the frigid blackness to cool grayness to warm brightness; (2) not an eruption out of a claustrophobic squeeze into the middle of nowhere, but rather a natural evolution from an interesting limitation to an expansive possibility; (3) not a stressful rocket launch from the bottomless abyss to a scary peak, but rather an exhilarating joyride from the lower depths to the ringing heights.

VIRGO

Aug. 23 – Sept. 22

LIBRA

Sept. 23 – Oct.22

High-level financial officials from the U.S. government recently visited their Chinese counterparts, scolding them for having a booming economy and strong currency that’s threatening the American economy. Here’s what Alan Abelson wrote about the meeting in Barron’s. “There’s something hilarious about the world’s biggest debtor, whose currency is sagging, lecturing a country that runs a humongous trade surplus and boasts a cool trillion in foreign reserves.” You may soon get metaphorically similar pressure, Virgo. People with a fraction of your savvy and resources may try to manipulate you into serving their aims. Politely ignore their pressure. This is a time when you should be enjoying your hard-earned goodies with pure relish, not worrying about them or defending them or trying to adjust them to fit anyone else’s specifications.

in their tracks with the sight of her bare breasts and regaling them with her “Goddess-based, nude Buddhist guerrilla poetry.” She’s your role model, Libra. Let her inspire you to be original, experimental, and funny as you fight for a righteous cause that rouses your zealous idealism. It could be political in nature, as in La Tigresa’a case, or it could be personal, as in lobbying a loved one for more focus and intensity.

SCORPIO

Oct. 23 – Nov. 21

S AG I T TA R I U S

Nov. 22 – Dec. 21

CAPRICORN

Dec. 22 – Jan. 19

AQUA R I U S

Jan. 20 – Feb. 18

You’ve entered an Oscar Wilde-type phase. I urge you to get a sense of how the British author’s paradoxical brilliance worked so you can put yourself in a similar frame of mind. Study the following Wilde-isms. (1) “I can believe anything provided it is incredible.” (2) “Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative.” (3) “If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh; otherwise they’ll kill you.” (4) “Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.” (5) “Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.” (6) “Nothing can cure the soul but the senses, just as nothing can cure the senses but the soul.”

Sagittarian philosopher Jonathan Zap reports that the typical adult has a mood change once every 90 minutes. According to my reading of the omens, you’ve been below that average for the past few weeks, lumbering along at only a few emotional shifts per day. But that will soon be history, as your hormones conspire with cosmic rhythms to send you spiraling upwards to the levels usually experienced only by people in the 13-18 age range: one mutation every 20 minutes or so. Don’t worry.

It won’t last forever. And it could even be great fun if you love, respect, and celebrate your inner teenager.

“It’s more fun to be the painter than the paint,” mused actor George Clooney in Esquire magazine. Usually I agree. I much prefer to be a creator who shapes raw material into a beautiful artifact than the raw material itself. But for the next couple of weeks, Capricorn, I’m recommending the opposite tack for you.

I think you’ll have more fun being the paint than the painter.

It’s not completely dumb to sell your soul to the highest bidder for a while. And it’s an all-right time to entertain iffy prospects for increasing your cash flow or to work hard to make your boss rich (as long as you get a percentage). But just because it’s an OK time to do these things doesn’t mean you should do them. Consider this: It’s an even more favorable time for you to temporarily rent your good ideas to the highest bidder, to strike a deal with proven powerhouses that you know can increase your earnings, and to work your ass off in behalf of your own dreams.

PISCES

Feb. 19 – March 20

“The fastest way to succeed is to look as if you’re playing by other people’s rules,” says novelist Michael Korda, “while quietly playing by your own.” That strategy works for many of the happiest people I know. It ain’t easy, though. You’ve got to figure out how to be honest and genuine even though you’re constantly performing; you’ve got to make your life a work of art that continually allows you to reinvent your innocent enjoyment of the game you’re playing. You Pisceans are probably better suited for this cagey approach than any other sign. And it’s currently a favorable time to get the hang of pulling it off.

Homework: Name your greatest unnecessary taboo and how you would violate it if it didn’t hurt anyone. Testify by going to http://RealAstrology and clicking on “Email Rob.”

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2) Saying “hi” to people from high school: Just cause we’re friends on the Facebook, doesn’t mean you actually know me or care to know what I’m doing. You just friended me to creep on me, so let’s not push it too far by feeling the need to wave at me. No. 3) Losing at Mario: I know I suck, but let me suck and play. ’Cause I will try that flying level on the Wii about 83 times before I actually collect eight red coins.

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Mark Morris Dance Group: Dido and Aeneas For more than 25 years, the Mark Morris Dance Group has traveled the world, placing its indelible stamp on the art of modern dance.

And every year since 2001, Krannert Center has served as the company’s midwest home. In collaboration with his prodigiously talented company, Morris’ vivid and demanding style has brought more than 125 pieces to fruition. For the first time in our collaborative history, we present the company in an evening-length work: Henry Purcell’s opera Dido and Aeneas, complete with live musical accompaniment by the MMDG Music Ensemble and the U of I Chamber Singers, with Morris himself conducting. There will be no late seating and no intermission for this performance.

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By Molière Tom Mitchell, director Obsessed with his own well-being, Argan becomes the object of ridicule in Molière’s comedy of a hypochondriac sure of his imminent demise. Squandering his family fortune on pills and elixirs, Argan goes so far as to offer his daughter’s hand in order to acquire the most fawning medical attention. This production transfers events from 1673 France to the health-obsessed America of 1900, land of Teddy Roosevelt, John Philip Sousa, and Typhoid Mary.

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THU. MARCH 15 Live Bands U of I Jazz Combo Iron Post, 7pm $2 Shooter Jennings, Leroy Powell Canopy Club, 8pm, $16 in advance Acoustic Show featuring Kate and James Hathaway, The Dakota Aroma Cafe, 8pm, free Corn Desert Ramblers, Zmick Illini Union, 8pm, free Zmick, Ramblers, Metrovox Courtyard Cafe, 8pm, $3/$4 Red Herring Coffehouse Presents: Rollercoaster Club [Rollercoaster Club, Super Famicom, Isaac Arms and Karina.] Channing-Murray Foundation, 8:30pm, $3 Caleb Rose Bowl Tavern, 9pm, no cover Jeff Helgesen Quintet/Jazz Mayhem Zorba’s Restaurant, 9:30pm, $3 Kilborn Alley [Blues music.] Chief’s Bar and Grill, 9:30pm, $5 The Booze News/Proof Monthly PreSpring Break Music Bash [Featuring Nothing Too Sexy, Frank Must Go and The Werks.] Joe’s Brewery 9:30pm, cover Concerts Rockstar Taste of Chaos Tour [Featuring The Used, 30 Seconds to Mars, Senses Fail, Saosin, Chiodos, Aiden and Evaline.] Assembly Hall, 6:30pm, $30 general/$27 students “Blue Winter” [The Parkland College Community Concert Band and the State Street Strutters Dixieland Band will perform a joint concert.]

Faith United Methodist Church, 7pm, free University Symphony Orchestra [Donald Schleicher, director, Ian Hobson, guest conductor and Jinah Lee, piano, will be featured.] Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30pm, $2 students/$8 public Thursdays At Twelve Twenty Concert [This performance will be by Tito Carrillo Jazz Combo.] Beckman Institute, 12:20pm, free DJ DJ/Gentlemen’s Club [Nothing but Rock.] Silver Bullet Bar, 8pm Dancing Free Swing Dance McKinley Church and Foundation, 9:30pm Karaoke Karaoke with Randy from RM Entertainment Fat City Saloon, 9pm Liquid Courage Karaoke Jillian’s Billiards Club, 9pm Liquid Courage Karaoke The Office 10pm

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Lincoln Hall, 3pm “Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Spectroscopy of Carbon Nanotubes Interfaced With Silicon Surfaces” [A lecture by Peter M. Albrecht.] Beckman Institute, 3pm “The Uncanny Physics of Superhero Comic Books” [A lecture by James Kakalios of the University of Minnesota.] Loomis Laboratory, 4pm “European Union Trade Policy and the Fate of the GATS Trade Negotiations” [A lecture by Robert Thompson of the University of Illinois.] Gregory Hall, 4pm Career Planning Seminar [Seminar to introduce individuals to the career planning process and to provide workforce and career trend information.] Parkland College, 6pm “Mississippian Fortifications and Warfare” [The speaker will discuss evidence of conflict and warfare occurring roughly 500 years ago in southwestern Illinois.] Urbana Free Library, 7pm “The Novel After Terrorism: Testimony From El Salvador” [A lecture by William Castro.] International Studies Building, 12pm “Interfacing Chemistry With Biology for the 21st Century” [A lecture by Kim Janda of the Scripps Research Institute.] Lincoln Hall, 12pm

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 5pm, free Meditation and Yoga Classes [Free meditation and yoga classes that include meditation exercises, yoga postures, deep relaxation and yoga philosophy.] Ananda Liina Yoga & Meditation Center, 6pm

Film IDF Hosts “Why We Fight” [Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki entitled this documentary after a World War II propaganda film by Frank Capra, outlining the reasons for entering the war.

Joe Miller, a national coordinator of Vietnam Veterans Against the War and an IDF Board member, will facilitate the film showing.] Illinois Disciple Foundation, 7pm

Concerts Jazz Forum [UI Stephens Combo and UI Jazz Trombone Ensemble will be performing.] Smith Recital Hall, 12pm, free Junior Recital [Lindsay Gomes will play the oboe.] Smith Recital Hall, 7:30pm, free

Recreation Robert Allerton Park [Open until dusk, the “Allerton Legacy” exhibit at the Visitors Center is open daily. Garden tours can be arranged if you call 333-2127.] Allerton Park, 9am Miscellaneous Japan House Group Tours Japan House, 1pm Altgeld Chime-Tower Tours [To arrange a concert or Bell Tower visit, e-mail chimes@uiuc.edu or call 3336068.] Altgeld Hall, 12:30pm Meetings French Department: Pause Cafe Espresso Royale, Oregon St. (Urbana), 5pm International Coffee Hour [At these events, coffee, tea and homemade ethnic desserts are served.] Cosmopolitan Club 7:30pm

Lectures/Discussions Free English Speaking, Listening Class [These classes work well for those whose native language is not English and emphasize beginning and intermediate listening and speaking skills.] Parkland College, 9am

Fundraisers FeelGood: Free Sandwich [Get a free grilled cheese sandwich. We aim to raise money and awareness about world hunger via grilled cheese sandwiches! A donation you make helps the Hunger Project.] Illini Union, 11am

“Robot Mechanisms and Models: Fast Cars, Robotic Oragami Folding, and Robust Assembly” [This talk will present the exact optimal trajectories for a class of mobile robot, movies of the first oragami folding robot, instructions on how to fold paper grocery bags and, time permitting, algorithims that allow robust assembly even without censors.]

Coordinated Science Laboratory, 2pm “Generations and Generationing in Families, Labour Markets and Welfare States: Ageing Policy in France and Britain” [A lecture by Susan McDan-

Family Fun Group Funfare [Preschool groups are invited to come! The program will feature stories, songs, puppets and films.] Urbana Free Library, 9:45am Mind/Body/Spirit Krannert Uncorked [Beverages may be tasted free of charge and will be available for purchase by the glass at special discounted price during the tasting. They will also be featured for the remainder of the week on performance nights.

Also enjoy live music on Stage 5.]

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Poetry/Readings SPEAK [SPEAK (Song, Poetry, Expression, Art and Knowledge) Cafe is an open-mic public space for hiphop and Black Power expression.]

Krannert Art Museum, 7pm VOICE [Poetry and fiction readings.]

Bread Company, 7:45pm

FRI. MARCH 16 Live Bands Billy Galt Sings the Blues Blues restaurant, 11:30am Desafinado Iron Post, 5pm, free Greg Baker & The Ramblers Hubers 8pm, no cover Country Connection Rose Bowl Tavern, 9pm, $1 Evenflow: Pearl Jam Tribute Canopy Club, 9pm, $5 Will Rogers Chief’s Bar and Grill 9:30pm, $5 Corn Desert Ramblers Iron Post 9:30pm, $5

DJ DJ/Gentlemen’s Club Silver Bullet Bar, 8pm DJ Bozak [A mixture of hip-hop, pop, funk, disco, R&B, old school and house.] Soma Ultralounge, 9pm DJ On Call, DJ Tips for Teens, Baby Teeth, DJ We Need to Talk Cowboy Monkey, 9:30pm, $5 DJ Stifler [Pre-St. Patty’s ’80s night.] Highdive, 10pm, free before midnight Deeplicio.us [DJ Mambo Italiano.

House music.] Ko.Fusion, 11pm no cover Dancing Contra Dance [All dances are taught prior to dancing. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the wood floor.] Phillips Recreation Center, 8pm Lectures/Discussions “An Active Spatial Database for the Multi-Scale Representation of the National Park of Azagny’s Geographic Data” [Yao Bertin Kouadio presents his doctorial dissertation proposal.] Davenport Hall, 3pm “A New Social Contract for Working Families and the Economy” [This talk will intensify dialogue and action around what are termed “high road” strategies for employers, unions and policy makers—where good jobs and good performance go hand in hand.] Institute of Labor & Industrial Relations, 12pm Film “Dead Silence” [There is an old ghost story in the sleepy town of Ravens Fair about Mary Shaw, a ventriloquist who went mad.

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They buried her along with her “children,” a hand-made collection of vaudeville dolls. Since that time, Ravens Fair has been plagued by unexplainable, horrific deaths. The ghastly dolls from Mary Shaw’s collection have gone missing from the grave and reappeared over the decades. Jamie Ashen is intent on unraveling the mystery of this haunted myth.]

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Acoustic @ Aroma Kate and James Hathaway The Dakota March 15, 8 p.m.

Aroma Café, free

Miscellaneous Chicago Pet Expo Exhibit Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building, 9am, free Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” [Music/Light Show.] Parkland College, 9:30pm Altgeld Chime-Tower Tours Altgeld Hall, 12:30pm Meetings Association of Academic Professionals [Happy hour.] Bread Company, 5pm

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As a perfect prelude to the gentle state of spring that is finally coming our way, Kate Hathaway has that subtle, yet apparent way of capturing an impression of fresh, raw talent.

Although Hathaway may easily be compared to Norah Jones, it seems that her music focuses more on the jazzy, gentle feel that Norah has, rather than folk-twang. The folk feel is still there, but its twang just takes more of a backseat position.

Hathaway’s lyrics are poetic, while her music is simple and enticing in its simplicity. With acoustic guitar and some visits from pianos and violins, her music follows the fresh ambience earlier mentioned. The clean, silky understated way she approaches her music is intriguing in a way that you can focus in on the meaning of her songs rather than the distortion of this or that.

Thankfully, this performance is before spring break, not to mention—it’s free! The fan-favored band The Dakota will also perform at Aroma that night. The atmosphere at Aroma Café is chill, relaxing and a perfect addition to the smooth, musical excellence you are already experiencing.

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Live Bands Arlie Neaville & Friends [There will be singing in the food court.] Lincoln Square Mall, 2pm Urbana Backyard BBQ Band Iron Post, 6pm, $3 Big Bluestem [Celtic music, Irish pastries and Soda bread, corned beef and cabbage, new potatoes and carrots and a special Irish mocha and specialty drinks.] Villa Caffe, 7pm, $2 Prairie Dogs [St. Patrick’s Day party.]

Hubers, 8pm, no cover Country Connection Rose Bowl Tavern, 9pm, $1 St. Patty’s Day with The Brat Pack [You will be filled with so much spirit that the ’80s may be the only thing keeping you grounded.] Chief’s Bar and Grill, 9pm Jonesful [St. Patty’s Day party with special guests “Boomslang” and “Bang76.”] Proud Mary’s, 9pm, no cover The Lugnutz Memphis on Main 9pm, $4 Jason Finleman’s NU-Orbit Ensemble Canopy Club, 9pm, cover Candy Foster and Shades of Blue [St. Patrick’s Day party.] Cowboy Monkey, 9:30pm, $5 Concerts St. John Passion [Performance of Bach’s St. John Passion.] Smith Recital Hall, 7:30pm $18/$15/$10 Senior Music Education Recital [Ivy Thimas will play the cello.] Smith Recital Hall, 7:30pm DJ Swing DJ Glenn Cowboy Monkey 6:30pm, free St. Patrick’s Day Super Singles DJ and Dance [A social group opened to single adults in East Central IllinoisWest Central Indiana residents.

Events give singles, widows, widowers and divorcees a place to go to enjoy the evening in friendship with others and listen or dance to great music.] American Legion, 7pm, $5 DJ/Gentlemen’s Club Silver Bullet Bar, 8pm DJ Bozak Soma Ultralounge, 9pm DJ WIlliams Highdive, 10pm, $5 Karaoke Liquid Courage Karaoke Geo’s, 9pm Festivals St. Patrick’s Day Cultural Festival [A celebration of the culture of Ireland with dancers, music, sto-

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rytelling, literary presentations, a talk by author Sean O’Torain, food and artwork.] Independent Media Center, 12pm Sporting events Illinois Women’s Gymnastics vs. IllinoisChicago Huff Gym, 2pm Illinois Men’s Gymnastics vs. IllinoisChicago Huff Gym, 2pm Recreation Clinton Lake [Join the Champaign County Audobon Society for a trip to Clinton Lake to look for ducks and other early spring migrants. Please dress warm and bring a lunch.]

Anita Purves Nature Center, 7:30am Robert Allerton Park Allerton Park 9am Miscellaneous Illinois Drill Team Association State Championships Assembly Hall 9am, $10 Spanish Time at Public Libraries Douglass Branch Library, 1pm Douglass Park Star Search [This is your chance to be the next Fantasia Barrino or Ruben Studdard. This contest is to see which individual singing voice is the best in Champaign. The winner will receive prizes and have the opportunity to sing at Champaign-Urbana Day on Aug. 12. Ages six through 18.] Douglass Community Center, 7pm, $2/$3 Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” Parkland College, 9:30pm Altgeld Chime-Tower Tours Altgeld Hall, 12:30pm Meetings Illini Folk Dance Society Illini Union 8pm Fundraisers UMM Pancake and Sausage Breakfast [Free will donation proceeds will go to charitable causes in the area including Cunningham Children’s Home.] St. Joseph United Methodist Church 6:30am Family Fun Little Leprechauns [Children ages three to five will enjoy looking for a rainbow of treasure, making a magical snack and designing their own leprechaun hat. Don’t forget to wear green!] Hays Recreation Center, 10am

SUN. MARCH 18 Live Bands The Turinos [UI music professor Tom Turino will play the accordian with his son Matt.] Iron Post 7pm, $3 Crystal River Rose Bowl Tavern 9pm, no cover New Sound Sundays with Don’t Be A Pussy, The Charter North and Transfer to Red [A WPGU presentation.] Canopy Club, 9pm, $1 Concerts UFLive! Chamber Music Concert [Classical chamber music concert featuring Rachel Jensen (piano), Amy Flores (cello) and Solomon Baer (clarinet).] Urbana Free Library, 2pm MercyMe Concert [Christian Rock group, MercyMe, will bring the Coming Up to Breathe Tour with special guests Audio Adrenaline and Aaron Shust.] Assembly Hall, 7pm, $30/$25/$15 DJ DJ Bris Cowboy Monkey, 7pm, free DJ/Gentlemen’s Club Silver Bullet Bar, 8pm

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Recreation Sunday Morning Bird Walks in Busey Woods Anita Purves Nature Center, 7:30am Women Only Swim Kenney Gym 5:30pm Tae Kwon Do Campus Recreation (CRCE), 9pm Miscellaneous Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” Parkland College, 9:30pm Altgeld Chime-Tower Tours Altgeld Hall, 12:30pm Meetings University Falun Dafa Practice Group Illini Union, 4:10pm

MON. MARCH 19 Live Bands Ravish Mornin, Trio Tarana [With Special Guest Jason Fickelman.] Iron Post, 8pm, $5 Open Mic Night With Hosts Mike Ingram and Brandon T. Washington Cowboy Monkey, 10pm, no cover DJ DJ/Gentlemen’s Club Silver Bullet Bar, 8pm Lectures/Discussions Free English Speaking, Listening Class Parkland College, 9am Congressman Tim Johnson to Report on National Agriculture [This talk will include an update on the upcoming farm bill and other agriculture legislation out of Washington D.C. Reserve by calling 351-2464.]

Parkland College, 9am “A Comparitive Approach To Cancer Biology and Therapy” [With speaker Chand Khanna, DVM, PhD.] Small Animal Clinic, 12pm Film “Dead Silence” Local Theaters, 12am Workshops Resume Critique La Casa Cultural Latina, 3pm, free Recreation Robert Allerton Park Allerton Park 9am Miscellaneous Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” Parkland College, 9:30pm Altgeld Chime-Tower Tours Altgeld Hall, 12:30pm Meetings Italian Table [Italian conversation.]

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 12pm Family Fun “Babies’ Lap Time Moonlight Edition” [This program of songs, stories and rhymes is for parents and their babies up to 24 months.]

Urbana Free Library 6:30pm Seniors Monday Morning Movie [Relax in the comfortable TV room and enjoy a recent release or an old classic on DVD. Bring friends and please bring a snack to share.] Hays Recreation Center, 10am, $1.50/$1 residents

TUE. MARCH 20 Live Bands Billy Galt Sings the Blues Blues restaurant, 11:30am Crystal River Rose Bowl Tavern 9pm, no cover

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Irish Cultural Festival

Art & Theater

March 17, 12 p.m.

Independent Media Center

Journeys [Umeeta Sadaranganiwill’s exhibit features a collection of watercolors, mixed media paitings and photographs.] Asian American Cultural Center through March 16 A Call to Arts—Open Critique [Visual, performance, and literary artists are invited to come together to present work and participate in open critiques held at locations throughout Champaign County. These introductory critiques provide challenging and insightful observations about new works, and offer exciting opportunities for artists to interact and network.] 209 W. California Ave., March 21 at 7 p.m.

State of the Art 2007 [Renowned watercolor artists from across the country will display their unique creations during the 10th Biennial Watercolor Invitational at the Parkland Art Gallery.] Parkland Art Gallery through March 28 Collected [Features art of various media from around the world that examines the creation and production of history and culture through the process of collecting.] OPENSOURCE Art through March 31 Paintings by Lucy Synk [The work of local painter Lucy Synk is featured in this show, which includes recent original pieces alongside framed prints of her past work.]

Pages For All Ages through March 31 Branded and On Display [Features the work of artists exploring the theme of branding and the significance of marketing in our culture. Representing a range of media— sculpture, video, installation, sound, painting and photography—the works are compelling and provocative, nudging us to “re-view” our culture with an appraising eye.] Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion through April 1

For the first time ever, the Independent Media Center in Urbana will host the Irish Cultural Festival celebrating the many aspects of Irish culture including art, dancing and music.

Festival coordinator David Johnson said that the Irish holiday of Saint Patrick’s Day is more than just a reason for people to get drunk.

Visual Dialogue [A show of recent paintings by St. Louis artists Grace Lin, James Wu and Yingxue Zuo.] Cinema Gallery through April 7

“The inspiration for this event is to inform people of the various aspects of Irish culture,” said Johnson.

Watercolors from D17 [Group exhibition of watercolors by Ann Rund, Gayle Tilford, Barb Johanek, Melissa Lynch, Martha Seif, Cindy Carlson, Barbara Ryan and Ann McDowell.] Heartland Gallery through April 7

The five-hour indoor festival will kickoff at noon with bagpipers welcoming people into the facility and a ceremonial rising of the Irish flag. Food will be served and local jewelers and artists will have their work on display and for sale. The rest of the festival is dedicated to all things Irish.

Symagery [An exhibition by Melissa Pokorny, Assistant Professor, School of Art and Design. Using a variety of materials, Pokorny’s work investigates the collision of public and private space, architecture and the built environment, mediated nature and the real and imagined contingencies suggested by these forced conversations.] Humanities Hall Lecture, IPRH, through May 11

Sean O’Torain (penname John Throne) will speak about his experiences in Ireland and the infamous “Bloody Sunday.”

There will also be Irish dancing and local musicians such as the Bodacious String Band that will perform a variety of Irishinspired music.

Commerce and Consumption: Works From The Permanent Collection [Photographic works from the museum’s permanent collection that are defined by marketing and advertising actions have been selected for this exhibition and is an accompaniment to “Branded and On Display.”]

Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavillion through May 13

The Irish Cultural Festival is an event for anyone and everyone to enjoy, even if you’re not Irish.

“This is the first time we’ve ever had an event like this,” said Johnson. He hopes the success of this event will ultimately make the Irish Cultural Festival an annual celebration.

A History of New [Explores what happens when a new technology is co-opted and subverted into a tool, supporting system or display medium for artists. University students and museum visitors are invited to help build a graphically rich timeline of technological and scientific innovations and the resulting reactions and responses to these innovations. The timeline will be displayed on the wall of the CANVAS Gallery and within the CANVAS itself.]

Krannert Art Museum through July 29

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Jason Finleman’s NU-Orbit Ensemble Canopy Club, 11pm, no cover Concerts Chi-Lites [This legendary group originated in Chicago in 1959 and continues to influence today’s pop and soul music fans after 40 years.]

Virginia Theatre, 7pm $35/$30/$25 DJ DJ/Gentlemen’s Club Silver Bullet Bar, 8pm DJ Nhyrvana, DJ Vermis [Industrial, electro and ’80s influence.] Cowboy Monkey, 10pm, $2 Karaoke Liquid Courage Karaoke Geo’s, 9pm Karaoke with Randy Miller Bentley’s Pub, 9:30pm, free Lectures/Discussions Free English Speaking, Listening Class Parkland College, 9am Career Planning Seminar [The seminar introduces individuals to the career planning process and to provide workforce and career turned information.] Parkland College, 6pm Miscellaneous Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” Parkland College, 9:30pm Altgeld Chime-Tower Tours Altgeld Hall, 12:30pm Meetings Illini Folk Dance Society Illini Union, 8pm Family Fun Babies’ Lap Time [Babies and their parents or caregivers are invited.

This program of songs, stories and rhymes is for young patrons, birth to 24 months.] Urbana Free Library, 9:45am “Science Art” [Children of ages five and up can explore science and arts and crafts.] Urbana Free Library, 2pm

WED. MARCH 21 Live Bands Irish Traditional Music Session Bentley’s Pub, 7pm Feudin’ Hillbilly’s Rose Bowl Tavern 9pm, no cover DJ DJ/Gentlemen’s Club Silver Bullet Bar, 8pm DJ Stifler Highdive, 8pm, $3/$5

Family Service Resource Center Newsletter Assembly Help the Family Service Resource Center with its monthly mailings! Assist in folding the newsletter, stuffing envelopes and applying labels. This opportunity is during the last week of each month for one day. If you are interested in this great and easy volunteer opportunity, contact Stephanie Bean at sbean@familyservicecc.org or 352-5100.

Lectures/Discussions Free English Speaking, Listening Class Parkland College, 9am College Re-entry for Adults: Informational Session [Informational session on how Parkland College can help residents complete their degrees.]

Parkland College 5:30pm A Call to Arm: Open Critques [Performance, visual and literary artists are invited to participate in open critiques of their work at locations throughout Champaign County.] 209 West California Ave., Urbana, 7pm Sporting Events Illinois Women’s Softball v. Illinois Chicago Eichelberger Field, 4pm Recreation Woodcock Walk [Join the Champaign County Audubon Society on a Woodcock Walk.] Meadowbrook Park, 7pm Miscellaneous Altgeld Chime-Tower Tours Altgeld Hall, 12:30pm Meetings Deutshe Konversationsgruppe [German conversation group.]

The Bread Company, Urbana, 1pm Scandinavian Coffee Hour Bread Company, 4pm Illinites Meetings [Looking for leadership opportunities and experience, or just like to program? Look no further than the Illinites committee.] Illini Union, 6pm

Spring Jump-Off [Dj Asiatic, Dj Brandon Casey and performences by Upanotch Recording Artist Kalizion and Dre Bill plus The Committee.]

Canopy Club, 9pm Dancing Tango Dancing with Joe Grohens Cowboy Monkey, 7:30pm, free Karaoke Liquid Courage Karaoke Geovantis 10pm

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