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MAR 26 – APR 01 2009

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Caleb Cook and the Big Naturals

The Jerkys

Be sure to check out our recipe for Curry-Roasted Shrimp with Oranges.

Caleb Cook and company will hit the stage at the Rosebowl Tavern at 9 p.m. and play until 1 a.m.

The Jerkys will perform at Cowboy Monkey from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. to benefit local youth baseball programs. Tickets are $6.

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sunday 29

Us2: An Acoustic Tribute to U2

An Affair to Remember

Don’t miss this unplugged performance of the music of U2 featuring special guest Darren Hackey at the Canopy Club at 7 p.m. Cover is $5 before 7 p.m. and $7 after.

Seniors can relive their high school prom at the Savoy Recreational Center at 4 p.m. Tickets range from $8 to $10 and include a keepsake photo.

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Food:

What’s worse than Crimes of Magic? Look for an outrageous review of it on Friday.

Community: Are you planning pranks for April Fool’s? Get some tips on Tuesday.

Music: Be on the lookout for The Four on Sunday.

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Likes & Gripes Matt Harlan Art Director GRIPES

Embassy Tavern Farewell Bash Bid adieu to the Embassy Tavern as you listen to Surreal Deal perform from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Illustration by Matt Harlan

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wednesday 1

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e d i t o r ’ s n o t e by Tommy Trafton I’ve always thought acronyms, initials and abbreviations to be absurd — especially the ones that don’t shave off any syllables to the phrase they’re standing for. Letters just look so much better when they’re strung together with vowels in a way that makes sense. And plus, usually all these abbreviations just obscure the meaning to me. The past couple months, for example, I’ve been forcing myself to accept how “LM5” somehow stands for Local Music Showcase. I guess the “5” and “S” look similar, but it was hard for me to get used to. I was also thoroughly confused freshman year hearing about the IMC all the time until I finally realized that it stood for both the Independent Media Center and the Illini Media Company. www.the217.com

Speaking of the IMC (the one in Urbana) and acronyms and such reminds me of an interview I had with volunteers Stephen Fonzo and Tommy Griscom last summer about the IMC. We were talking about the IMC (I should spell it out) as an equal opportunity venue, and Stephen started mentioning the initials “DIY”. I’m embarrassed to say that at this point, I didn’t know what “DIY” stood for so I asked him and he clarified and everything made so much more sense. First of all, the term “Do It Yourself” is a lot more commanding when it’s spelled out, don’t you think? You’re only saving your breath for a single syllable when you abbreviate it, and this way it’s more self-explanatory. But I guess what I’m actually trying to say here, is how much the term has served me since that interview (with my pet peeve for acronyms set aside).

It’s a powerful phrase, asserting the amount of control an individual has over their success and accomplishments. And it is wonderful that in today’s age, you don’t need to rely on any corporation or organization to get your idea or works heard. Yeah, you can easily pay someone to help you start up a new project if you have the cash, but the money can easily shroud the determination you have to get what you want done. And you see results of the DIY attitude all around CU (Champaign-Urbana). Pygmalion Music Festival is definitely no Live Nation operation, and WEFT (who knows what this stands for?) is far from all those Clear Channel supported radio stations. So I guess when it comes down to it, DIY is one acronym I’m glad exists as well as everything that comes along with it.

1. Truffel Shavers: Who needs to shave their truffels? Not me. 2. Opulently expensive alcohol: Maybe this is just the college student in me, but I will never be okay with dropping a hundo on a bottle of bubbly. 3. Rushing to do leisurly activities: It sort of sucks all the leisure out of it. Maybe it’ll be worth it in the end. Keith Hollenkamp Movies & TV Editor LIKES 1. Riverboat Gamblin: I went gambling for the first time this past weekend and won 300 bucks playing craps. Let’s hope that didn’t spark some inherit gambling problem... 2. Nostalgia: The good kind that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside, not the bad kind that makes look back on embarrasing memories and wonder “why was I not wearing clothes ...?” 3. Relaxation Time: Spring break is amazing. I can read books, play video games, watch movies, go gambling, all without having to worry about school.

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Sushi Rock(s)

New Asian cuisine comes to Green by Keilin Deahl Rolling into the heart of Campustown comes Sushi Rock; CU’s newest destination for Japanese and Korean cuisine. Located on Green St. between Wright and Sixth, the restaurant’s cool atmosphere is sure to stand out when it opens. “We are shooting for opening this week,” said owner Sang Kim. “But it will probably be more like early next week.” Sushi Rock’s bold yet comforting interior is matched with its simple yet complete menu featuring both sushi as well as classic dinner items. But there is something that truly sets Sushi Rock apart from other restaurants offering Asian cuisine. Part-owner Kim also owns another local business, the Green Onion, Champaign’s leading Asian grocery store and market, which now supplies all of the ingredients for the restaurant. In fact, this is where Kim met John Lim, Sushi Rock’s head chef and other part-owner. “We got together and decided to open a restaurant,” says Kim. With his own continuous supply of fresh ingredients, Kim describes Sushi Rock’s cuisine as “not traditional, but an American style of East Asian food.” A fusion of Japanese and Korean traditions, Sushi Rock’s menu offers a variety of dishes suitable

for both lunch and dinner. Soon-to-be favorites include the teriyaki and Soon Tofu as well as “Sushi Rock Rolls,” which span from timeless favorites such as the California roll and Philly roll to striking new dishes such as the 911 roll and Mango Martini. The menu, with mouth-watering pictures of each item, aids the tough decision of what to order. Sushi Rock’s appetizing menu is paired with an equally tantalizing drink menu. Drinks and martinis, such as the Mai Tai and Bonsai, are available, but one specialty that will soon become a new favorite is the Sake Bomb — beer and sake for one. “Young people will really like it,” says Kim. From those who enjoy Asian cuisine everyday to those new to sushi, Sushi Rock offers an inviting and energetic atmosphere for everyone. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for both lunch and dinner, seven days a week and offers sit down service as well as delivery and to go. Despite being new to CU, Sushi Rock will become an instant favorite with its fresh cuisine and friendly service. And although scheduled to open this week, the restaurant’s grand opening will be in August, just in time for the upcoming school year. Get ready to rock and roll — sushi, that is.

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Entrance to the new Sushi Rock restaurant found on Green Street. Photos by Brad Thorp Mar 26 – apr 01 09

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Stuck in CU for Break? Top things to do over spring break

Jarling’s Reopening Signals the Beginning of Warmer Weather by Liz Stickel

by Jacob Heppner With the spring break comes a nearly deserted campus. Those staying throughout break, fear not, we have your solution.

1. Visit Allterton park in Monticello, IL. If you’re bummed about not getting to hit the beach this spring break and not bashful about a short drive, a trip to Allerton Park could be the getaway you need. Located about 30 minutes from CU, the park is home to the U of I Retreat Center as well as some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the area. Weather permitting, you should be able catch the park in spring bloom. So although it’s not a group of hot and sweaty college students donning barely-there swim attire on a sunny beach, you can still catch an eyeful.

Photo used with permission from Jeremy Wilburn

2. Hells Bells : AC/DC Tribute at Canopy Friday March 28. Who doesn’t love a cover band? Even if you’re not a fan of AC/DC you can still rock out to the classics while enjoying a cold beer. If you’re really lucky, you might even get a chance to spy a drunk, dancing 40-year-old trying to reminisce years past. Tickets are only 7 bucks so it’ll be friendly on your wallet. Throw on your best pair of ripped jeans and a faded t-shirt to head over to Canopy on Friday.

It’s time for the ice cream fiends of CU to rejoice because Custard Cup reopened March 6. Sarah Allen, manager at Jarling’s Custard Cup, said business has been “crazy busy,” thanks to “tremendously awesome weather.” Last Sunday, there were lines stretching outside the building for much of the day, Allen said. The snowstorm is one of the most popular items ordered at Custard Cup, Allen said, as well as the cold fudge sundae — a Custard Cup specialty. Despite the name, there are actually no eggs used in any Custard Cup product. Everything is 93 percent fat free, and contains less butterfat than ice cream. “Our name is grandfather ‘in’,” Allen said. “It’s really more like a premium ice cream.” Customers looking to branch out from their usual order can try the custard sandwiches, Allen said. Any of the five Custard Cup flavors (vanilla, chocolate, lemon, orange and strawberry) are available to be sandwiched between chocolate wafer cookies. The phosphates, a creamy, carbonated water drink, are another unique treat. A chocolate phosphate, for example, contains chocolate syrup and vanilla flavoring stirred together and added to the carbonated water. UIUC Senior Kurt Werner usually visits the Custard Cup only once a year, but he recalled a caramel turtle-flavored treat as being his favorite item on the menu.

Tanner Block enjoys some custard at Jarlings Custard Cup. Photo by Abby Toms

This is the 26th year that Jarling’s Custard Cup has been in business. With Hessel Park within walking distance and The Weather Channel predicting temperatures above 50 degrees for the coming weeks, CU has a reason to celebrate the reopening of Jarling’s Custard Cup.

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Winning the Big Prize

3. Harvest Moon Drive-in Theater in Gibson City Friday March 28. If cover bands aren’t your thing, but you still want a dose of nostalgia, take the more laid back route and check out the Harvest Moon Drive-in on its opening night of the season. About 45 minutes from CU and only 6 bucks a person, it beats a normal trip to the theater. This may not be like watching drunk chicks trying to get on Girls Gone Wild, but it beats watching Dancing with the Stars with your parents. Monsters vs. Aliens and Paul Blart Mall Cop will be shown opening weekend.

YMCA holds annual auction by Elyse Schmidt

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4. Last but not least ... an empty campus! Rejoice! With everyone home, you can now safely navigate campus without the fear of being trampled by mobs of students rushing to class or those pesky bike riders that always seem to come out of nowhere. If you do decide to hit the campus bars, lines should be non-existent making it actually possible to go to Joe’s past 11 without having to wait outside in the monstrous line that forms like clockwork. Just remember, its not so bad being here alone. Enjoy what CU has to offer without being too bitter for not getting that awesome spring break tan. Photo by Jordan Shevell

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Who doesn’t love a good auction? You can’t beat it: the chance at winning something great (possibly at a cheaper price), unique items and trips you could have never thought of yourself, a delicious dinner coupled with helping out a good cause. If you love a good auction, you will undoubtably definitely love a great auction. And this year, the University YMCA’s 8th Annual Auction and Dinner is looking better than ever. If improving your karma through charity wasn’t enough, the live auction’s most enticing prize is a 2-week stay in Torremolinos, Spain. The University YMCA has been sponsoring activities, organizations and programs for both students and the community since 1873. And although the Auction and Dinner only recently began in 2002, its proceeds have helped and will help the Y continue its tradition of leadership, community, justice, respect and connectedness. For such a young event, the Annual Auction and Dinner has now become one of the Y’s most important. The previous events have helped earn more than $10,000 each year, and with the items at their best ever, the Y is hoping to raise $15,000 this year. Despite being located right on campus — 1001

S. Wright St — the University Y has done an excellent job at reaching out to youth and adults in the Champaign community. Surprisingly, the Y is doing more promotions than ever to reach out to students at the University. This year, tickets for the Annual Auction and Dinner on Friday, April 3, will run ten dollars less for a student — $30. For a night at Hawthorne Suites, with a seated dinner and endless chance to bid on dozens of items, it’s a steal. So now to the good part – what you can win! The secret is out on the main item — a trip to Spain — but the rest definitely do not come up short. Other trips include a weekend stay in the country at a newly built architectural-wonder house, a weekend in Chicago in a condo on Lake Shore Drive and a sailboat ride on Lake Michigan. Some of the smaller items are a mix of lessons, wine, gift certificates and apparel. Some specifics include tickets to Ebertfest 2009, a 30 minute massage, cooking lessons and four hours of interior design appraisal. So get on out to the Y, get your tickets, and eagerly wait for April 3 to win some great stuff. Who knows, if you’re saving money not going anywhere for spring break, maybe you could give Spain a try.

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art

Travels Documented by Brushstroke World-roving artist, professor emeritus takes you to “Far-Flung Places” by Betsi Freeman If you have yet to get away this spring, a visit to local artist Don Lake’s show “Far-Flung Places,” may prove to be a suitable staycation. Taken together, the precise, peaceful works inspired by trips to England, Costa Rica and other locales are an oasis for the eyes, and will be on display at the Cinema Gallery at 120 W. Main St., Urbana until April 18. Lake, a Wichita, Kan., native and recent retiree who taught art at Parkland College for 38 years, said the show encompasses about four years worth of work. His travels have taken him from the serene and isolated boundary waters of Minnesota to the colorful farmland of Costa Rica, and he has lovingly painted many images from outside his second home in Kansas. The show also features scenes from the southwestern United States, the Isle of Wight, England, and Georgetown, S.C. One painting of a golden Kansas pasture features a tree that reminded Lake of Africa, as cows had torn out its bottom branches, giving it an exotic look. Lake said he finds that scene magical and has painted it at different angles six or seven times. “It called me,” Lake said. “I didn’t call it, and it keeps calling.” In a scene of waves on the shore at Freshwater Bay on the Isle of Wight, Lake used the “English Method Number One,” mixing indigo and Indian

ink colors to create gray. The result is a breathtaking two-color array. In many of the paintings, I was struck by the intricate detail of grasses and branches. Lake said he especially likes to use watercolor because of the transparency it affords, building up layers of color that add depth to roots, rocks and waves. My personal favorite, “October Sky Over Kite

Field,” features vibrant clouds amidst an expansive cobalt-blue sky. The panoramic width of the larger pieces gives a sense of scope and drama. Although many of the paintings appear picture-perfect, Lake said he tries not to emulate postcards. “At some point, I quit caring what everyone else thinks of my work, and I just make the work I want to make,” Lake said.

A series of Don Lake’s watercolor paintings in a show at the Cinema Gallery in Urbana. Photo by Jordan Shevell

Find the Falcon

CPL and Sam Spade team up for the Big Read

by Clarrie Johnson

Mar 26 – apr 01 09

use in their promotion; if you wish to be considered, e-mail a picture of yourself or your family reading The Maltese Falcon to cufalcon@gmail.com or drop it off at Champaign Library’s information desk. See The Maltese Falcon’s classic 1941 film at the Virginia Theater at 7 p.m., Thursday April 30. I’ve solved the mystery, can you?

by Erik Johnson

IN VERSE

Sympathy for the Devils

All ages are welcome to attend; for more information on the book or Big Read event, please contact the Champaign Public Library located on 200 W. Green Street, Champaign IL, 61820 by phone (217) 403-2000 or e-mail librarian@champaign.org.

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Still haven’t decoded the secret to passing fi- calls The Maltese Falcon a wonderful suspenseful nals? This week, buzz invites you to take part in mystery with classic dialogue, “certainly one of another mystery: if you wish to be a sleuth, read the great classics.” The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammet and put From March 28 to April 30, the Champaign Public your investigative skills to work. Scour the pages Library, partnered with Urbana Free Library and of this mystery novel and get entangled in a web local schools, is making The Maltese Falcon the Big of lies, death and greed; but be careful not to Read. In 2008, the National Endowment for the get sidetracked from the misArts (NEA) granted the Chamsion — to prick the priceless paign-Urbana Big Read program Maltese Falcon from criminal $12,000 funding to promote literhands. Sounds easy? Not as acy and “encourage communities you may think — Kristina Honto share a book.” Honrner says, “It rner, adult services manager of is great to have unity in community the Champaign Public Library over a shared piece of literature,” and assistant of the Big Read and the Big Read “opens up opporprogram says, “It is really hard tunity for people to get together at to tell who is going to be the other [community] events.” You can join other tenacious prigood guy and bad guy.” vate eyes at book discussions held The 1930s mystery novel features Sam Spade, a at the Champaign Library from April shady, charismatic detective 9 to 28. If you wish to get hands-on, commissioned to assist the Photo illustration by Rebekah Nelson. police officers Michael Black and beautiful Miss Wonderly. Far from innocent, David Case will recreate the Maltese Falcon crime Miss Wonderly, is a compulsive liar — which scene at 7 p.m. March 30. In addition, Charleston brings about further twists in the thrilling plot. Alley Theater Company is hosting a Maltese Falcon Though seemingly blinded by lust, Spade enters radio play at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 5. That’s not all, in a race to attain the priceless Falcon. Honrner detective: the CU Big Read is looking for a picture to

Synthesizing the Primitive and the Abstract Hua Nian creates an introspective, exuberant flexspace by Jean Kim For an artist who claims to “instinctively avoid the sophisticated and artificial” in her works, Hua Nian exudes sophistication, albeit in a raw, abstract sense, through her paintings currently on display at Flexspace, the Furniture Lounge’s Exhibition Space in Urbana. In her statement posted at the entry of the gallery, Nian explains her fascination with archaeological excavations and textures of the earth. “Using the paintbrush as chisel, canvases as rocks, I want to sense what our ancient builders once experienced — the raw and intimate power to survive and to create — this built-in power has nothing to do with civilization,” she writes. Consistent with her interest in earthen textures and archaeology, Nian’s paintings are reminiscent of ancient cave paintings, such as those found in Lascaux, France. The blending techniques Nian uses give her pieces an ethereal look. While she utilizes pleasantly bright colors, Nian’s color scheme is all at once bold and subdued as a result of combining compatible colors and blending techniques. Just as most surfaces of the earth are rugged and well, natural, so are the surfaces of Nian’s paintings. Brush strokes are evident, as are gridlike patterns made in the medium. “The images, though abstract, are born from the earth and bear signs of a human’s touch — often with their bare hands and primitive tools,” Nian writes in her statement. “In this technological age I find myself always returning to primitive art, especially cave art and Stonehenge, seeking inspiration.” The subject matter of her abstract pieces is most often concerned with nature as titles like “Constellations” and “Sunrise and Sunset” indicate. Perhaps the boldest of Nian’s paintings are the four pieces comprising the Bali series. Lush jungle colors represent Bali’s fertile lands. Nian’s eye-pleasing palette and texture-rich pieces truly create a feast only tangible to human eyes. Her exhibit is at Flexspace until April 11. Furniture Lounge’s Flexspace is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

The costumed heroes return again To protect the fragile citizen From aging men in glass and stone Whose greed proceeds beyond the known We’d heard of greed before in myth But now we know it caused the rift “Give back the bonus” our new refrain To the government from which it came come and get it

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Convoluted entertainment by Syd Slobodnik Film capers are like puzzles; the fun ones are those you think you can solve, but they always perplex you, before you finally resolve the chains of the labyrinth. Writer/director Tony Gilroyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Duplicity is an attractive caper/romance that provides plenty of entertaining moments with two attractive leads in a rather long, purposely convoluted story that will have you guessing until the end. Julia Roberts and Clive Owen star as Claire Stenwick and Roy Koval, two corporate spies who have a one night stand in Dubai one evening six years ago. Eventually they team up in a contrived plot that Gilroy weaves back and forth through numerous flashbacks and plot twists as Claire and

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gem â&#x20AC;&#x153;Space is a lonely town,â&#x20AC;? proclaims the tagline for Cory McAbeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2001 feature, The American Astronaut, and in the world created here, it certainly is. Populated by strange and irreverent characters separated by the vast expanse of space, The American Astronaut reinvents our solar system, indeed our galaxy, in what can be called the first ever space-westernmusical-comedy. As odd as the combination of genres may seem, McAbee somehow manages to weave them together seamlessly with his story of a man on a mission. Starring Cory McAbee himself as Samuel Curtis, an inter-planetary trader, the film centers around Curtisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to get rich quick and finally leave space once and for all. He plans out a strange series of trades that bounce him from one planet to the next in the hopes of returning home to Earth. His plans change, however, when he finds himself confronted with a ghost from his past, the deranged and childish killer, Professor Hess. With Hess in constant pursuit of Curtis, the journey becomes a race with Curtis hoping to keep himself one step ahead and out of Hessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s destructive wake. www.the217.com

Roy balance trust, lust and deception, hoping to make millions on a corporate secret which they will steal and sell to another country to purposely foil the ambitions of their former employers. Roberts and Owen make an attractively charming and sexy spy couple juggling mildly humorous and quaintly suggestive lines, hopping in and out of beds in numerous beautiful international cities while manipulating multiple passports, deceiving corporate managers and finding a way to steal a secret formula for an amazing product that will make millions. Finally it seems that Gilroy may be one director who has found a right way to tap the talent of Owen, who is frequently misused in partially realized projects.

The American Astronaut by Sarah Gorr The gritty black and white film stock, low-key yet remarkable special effects, and riveting soundtrack â&#x20AC;&#x201D; performed by McAbeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own band, The Billy Nayer Show â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all add to the filmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredible appeal and undoubtedly had a hand in its success in the film festival circuit, including both the Toronto International Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival. However, what truly makes the film worthwhile is how thoroughly McAbee has reenvisioned our galaxy. The cast of characters that Curtis encounters throughout his trip help define the world that McAbee is crafting and form the base for some of the most enjoyable moments in the movie. They include everyone from an intergalactic criminal known as the Blueberry Pirate, to a grizzly old man whose oddly violent stand-up routine ends amid roaring laughter with his statement, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have never understood #/50/. this joke. But $2).+ then Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been to Earth.â&#x20AC;? WITH PURCHASE In OF OZ BAG OF BUTTERY POPCORN the end, The American Astronaut is a fantastic and unique venture into space that makes the most of its threadbare budget to produce something truly original. /:

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music Bringin the Phunk The Coop and Dumpstaphunk bring “sure ﬁre booty shakin’” to the Canopy Club by Josh Fisher

he Coop started off the Sunday, March 15 concert at Canopy Club on the right foot with their accessible blend of jazz and funk. From the sultry sax riffs to the tight bass grooves, conditions were prime for the crowd of about seventy to get out of their chairs and dance. Much of The Coop’s music is instrumentally oriented, as two of the members play multiple instruments while two others sing and play from time to time. This setup provides a great visual layout for the audience to soak in while they play. When the time called for it, the bass player dropped the groove and settled into his Korg for an electronica jam. The band’s sax player also was doing double duty on the congas to add more layers to the percussion. The highlight of the set for me, was when the bassist played a

phrase with the two-hand tapping technique to grab some great chords out of his five string. The Coop, who recently earned a spot on this year’s Summer Camp lineup, provided a great intro to Dumpstaphunk, who, fittingly, appeared on last year’s lineup. Dumpstaphunk is led by Ivan Neville on keyboards, and backed by a killer rhythm section consisting of Nick Daniels on bass, Tony Hall on bass and guitar, and Ray Weber on drums. The dual bass leads to some killer bottom end and sure fire booty shakin’. The band is rounded out by Ian Neville and his jazzy rhythm guitar, which was textbook funk. The music of this fivesome from New Orleans is positive and uplifiting. The band exchanged friendly banter with the cozy audience and called for participation with clapping and chorus sing-a-longs, led by Ivan and Nick.

Right: Used with permission from The Coop. Above: Used with permission from Dumpstaphunk

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by Amanda Shively The following ﬁve bands had a stand-out 2008 as representatives of the folk/acoustic realm of music in CU. Read on to ﬁnd out when they play in the area next and what they are up to in 2009.

Casados Next Performance: April 3 at the Red Herring with Carl Hauck, So Long Forgotten, Good Night & Good Morning, Glowfriends In 2008: “We intended to spend 2008 in CU focusing on making a debut full-length. What we didn’t expect were the setbacks we had along the way. We began demoing songs for the album in late spring of 2008. In June, on Father’s Day, I was badly injured when a tree limb fell on me at my Dad’s house. I ended up with a broken scapula (shoulder blade), a cracked skull and a punctured lung. I spent the next few months in recovery. In

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the fall, we got back to work on the record, and in part, I was thankful for the time off. Though I didn’t like getting hurt, it seemed then, and I still believe now, that the record was going to be much better because of the perspective I gained during my time in healing. With the accident behind us, we decided we would set a goal to finish the record by the end of the year. We were on track to do so, and then we found out my Mom had breast cancer in November. Needless to say, we didn’t get the record done by the end of 2008, because we needed to spend time with her. My Mom is still undergoing cancer treatments, and that will continue for a while.” — Nic Dillon In 2009: “Despite all that, we have been able to find time to finish up recording. The mixing is almost completed as well, and we are sending everything off to be mastered this coming Monday (March 30th). We are very, very pleased with the way things are sounding, and others have seemed pretty excited about what we’ve shared with them also. We plan to release this album late summer or early fall, and we will begin touring to promote it then as well. I am already about three songs into the follow-up album, and though I know things don’t always go as expected, I’ve given myself a goal—I’d like to have a new album written by the end of the year. We’ll see how things go.” — Nic Dillon

Jon-A-Thon Childers Next Performance: April 11 at the Highdive In 2008: “2008 was a pretty good year for me as a person, but not so much as a songwriter. Being in a stable relationship and going through life without too many traumatic events doesn’t make inspiration ooze out of my pores, but I did squeeze some songs out and I recorded 15 or so at Midget Pistol Studios www.myspace.com/midgetpistolrecordingcoalition. I got the chance to play at a lot of different local venues. While I miss playing some of the house and apartment shows I played in 2007 and at the beginning of last year, this school year I was invited to play at Pygmalion Music Festival which, I have to say, was one of the coolest experiences I’ve had as an artist. Getting to hang out with the local and touring acts in the green room as well as sharing a line-up was something I won’t soon forget.” — Jon-A-Thon Childers In 2009: “As far as plans for this year, I’m going to mix the tracks I recorded with Jason from Midget Pistol, then release my ﬁrst solo effort before the summer. It’s been hard trying to get together this album that represents me as an artist, but I’ve decided it’s time to just get it out there and jump the hurdle of the ﬁrst release. After that, I plan on taking the world

by storm with a media blitz, getting a band together to play my tracks and then appearing on all major late night shows by fall. Hopefully I’ll have made enough by then to retire to a cabin in a piney forest with a bottle of whiskey and record my follow up unhindered by deadlines. In all seriousness, I have a bunch of shows coming up in April, a WEFT session on 4/20 and in early May there’s going to be this cool Bob Dylan cover show at Exile on Main St. More details on all of this is available on my Myspace (myspace.com/jonathonchilders) and if you click on my blog titled Jon-a-thon on Facebook.com, you can become a fan on Facebook for updates and invites to upcoming events. It’s a very exclusive club, so get in quick!” — Jon-A-Thon Childers

Carl Hauck Next Performance: April 3 at the Red Herring with So Long Forgotten, Casados, Good Night & Good Morning, Glowfriends

Corn Desert Ramblers Next Performance: April 24 at the Iron Post

Hathaways Next Performance: April 17 at the Independent Media Center at the IMC Fest

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Purposefully Lo-fi Black Lips’ 200 Million Thousand gains charm, personality with sound quality by Eric Heisig Oh Black Lips, will you ever learn? It’s not even three months into the year, and the Atlanta-based garage band has gotten into some shenanigans. The band, known for their crazy, drunk, lewd live shows, had their reputation catch up with them in India when they were essentially run out of the country after one of their shows. There they were forced to cancel the rest of their tour of the country. On the heels of that incident, Black Lips released their fifth album, 200 Million Thousand. The album has a glossier production to it than their last releases, but at the same time, it is made to sound lo-fi on purpose. Add a lot of psychedelia to the mix (something the band has been adept to since the start), and it makes for an interesting listen. The songs, for the most part, are very, very good. Black Lips are definitely trying to branch out with 200 Million Thousand, broadening their standard garage-punk aesthetic. It works — with “Starting Over” sounding like The Byrds filtered

through a bad stereo, while “Big Black Baby Jesus of Today” employs (despite the strange lyrics) a folky blues vibe to it. There is even a homage to The Rolling Stones with the song “I Saw God,” sounding like a psychedelic version of their 1978 song “Far Away Eyes.” I am still debating whether or not the album would have benefitted from a more hi-fi sound. On one hand, it would put the songs in a better light, but their personality and charm would be lost in the mix. It’s still up in the air. The album loses some steam towards the end, as it plays rather long. If the band had cut three or four songs off of it, 200 Million Thousand would be close to excellent, (and there are a few stinkers on there). They stretched themselves too, but at the same time it plays like a band in transition. Black Lips will never be the next Radiohead or Wilco, but they are definitely trying to open up to new things. If this is the first sign of greater things to come, then I want to be there for the ride. I just don’t want to be in India where they are. It

c u s o u n d r e v i e w by Mike Ingram

Too many problems — the case for change at the Courtyard Café The Courtyard Café no longer has a MySpace page. That’s right, it has now become even more impossible to find any sort of info whatsoever regarding any show booked at the space, which is a shame because there are some great acts being placed there thanks to a lot of work from manager Kristin O’Brien. But, it seems that so much of her work is in vain thanks to all of the hurdles she and the staff have to maneuver in order to get anything done. This latest development with the MySpace page may be one of the most ridiculous things to happen to the venue in a while, though, unless it’s to be followed very soon by a real website in its place. The current “official” Courtyard page is an incredibly out of date thing with no actual information. It exists as a part of the Illini Union universe of pages, none of which are particularly easy to navigate. Taking this under advisement, along with the fact that it’s probably impossible to get anyone to actually

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make any sort of changes to the page, a former Courtyard employee made the wise decision to start up a MySpace page so that there was some sort of place that people could find show info. It wasn’t always as informative as it could have been but, again, it was something. I’m not going to pretend that I know exactly the ruling as to why this MySpace was deemed bad, just having heard that it had to do with “marketing” — as in, apparently, the Courtyard employees weren’t supposed to be marketing themselves? In any case, it’s clear it wasn’t the choice of the current manager or any of the people under her. It’s just another shining example of how no one who has any oversight there seems to have any idea how to make things work in the slightest. Even before you get to the internal problems with the Courtyard, you already have to take into account things like the parking impossibility, the fact that the venue doesn’t serve alcohol (and actually has what can be a very loud coffee place next to shows that are sometimes very quiet), that the layout is kind of weird, and that the sound isn’t really all that great. With so many things

already working against the place, why does it seem like some people over there are trying to make things even worse? Many managers (who have to be students, which, in my opinion, is a little silly since they’re generally so busy) have tried very hard to book killer lineups and seen empty shows. This year seems to have seen an upswing, and the upcoming Hold Steady show is a huge step in the right direction, but there are no advance tickets which is probably going to create a nightmare. So, could someone above the manager level over there maybe act like you give a damn about the space succeeding so that it, I don’t know, can? Sure, I’ve devoted a lot of space to this particular issue this week, but it pisses me off every time I think about it and as my time here winds down I feel like it needs some words. For those of you who don’t mind spending a little bit of time at the mall, you can catch a free show this evening (Thursday) at Hot Topic (I have NO idea how they are going to fit an extra person in that space, much less a full band) from brooding local pop-sters Sangamon. The group, is now packing a more sleek, piano driven sound following the

departure of guitarist Tyler Bundy to Boston. It is fronted by the ever popular Tuesday night Canopy Club attraction, the Piano Man with Shay James Sean, but don’t expect to hear much of what you scream out requests for on Tuesdays, as Sangamon has an arsenal of original songs (and an EP you can buy). Drop by Marketplace Mall at 6 p.m. and grab a slice from Sbarro on your way to Hot Topic. Obviously, when thinking about the clientele of Hot Topic, you’ll probably be able to come to the conclusion that this show is all-ages. Once again, Saturday night’s early (6 p.m.) show at the Canopy Club does NOT feature Us3, the makers of that infectious ’90s jam “Cantaloop.” The band Us2 is set to perform an acoustic tribute to U2. It’s not as exciting, I know. In what I believe will be the Embassy Tavern’s last weekend open, Bruiser and the Virtues are set to play the Saturday night slot (9 p.m., no cover). Check out some fantastic jump-swing tunes and have a couple of beers in a salute to the bar that will be sorely missed. Mike Ingram can be reached at forgottenwords@gmail.com.

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thur, mar 26 live music U of I Jazz Combo Iron Post, U, 7pm Caleb Cook and the Big Naturals Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm Geovanti’s Live Band Geovanti’s, C, 10pm

dj Country Night with DJ Halfdead and Free Line Dance Lessons from Scotty Van Zant Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Tavern, Tolono, 8pm DJ Belly Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm Goth Night at Clark Bar The Clark Bar, C, 10pm

Knitting for the New and Not So New Klose Knit, U, 7pm, $15 per session Taught by Brigitte Pieke. Merengue, Mambo and Salsa -- Session 2 University YMCA, C, 7:40pm, $40 Prerequisite: Beginning Ballroom Dancing II or consent of instructor.

fri, mar 27 live music

Kevin Stearns El Toro Bravo, C, 8pm The Duke of Uke CD Release Party Bentley’s Pub, C, 9pm SUN, MAR 29 Briggs & Houchin The Embassy Tavern & karaoke Grill, U, 5:30pm DJ Hollywood Karaoke Happy Hour and Live It’ll Do 2, C, 8pm Music Liquid Courage Karaoke Silvercreek, U, 6pm with DJ Craig Live Dueling Piano Show Senator’s Bar & Grill, Sa88 Broadway, U, 7pm voy, 9:30pm Bill Withering, Larry Frost Karaoke with Randy Miller and Rick Charmin. Bentley’s Pub, C, 9:30pm The Barb Hamilton Band Huber’s West End Store, recreation C, 8pm Drinking Liberally Keith Harden Esquire Lounge Inc., C, The Embassy Tavern & 6:30pm Grill, U, 9pm A gathering of liberal Hell’s Bells: Tribute to thinkers over drinks. AC/DC Canopy Club, U, 9pm, $7 volunteer Dave Lindsey Band UC Books to Prisoners Memphis on Main, C, work session 9pm Urbana-Champaign InPearl Handle Band dependent Media Center, Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 2pm U, 9pm The Jerkys perform live kids & families to benefit local youth Spring Break Camp baseball — Let’s Go Grow Cowboy Monkey, C, Orpheum Children’s Sci- 9:30pm, $6 ence Museum, C, 8am dj This camp takes place during Champaign and Country Dancing at Urbana Schools’ spring Bradley’s II breaks and is for children Bradley’s II, C, 9pm, $5 ages eight to 11 years. Top 40 Chester Street, C, 9pm, $3 lgbt DJs Ian, D.O.M. & ReFLEX Live and Let Live GLBT Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm Alcoholics Anonymous DJ Delayney Meeting Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 McKinley Presbyterian DJ LegTwo and DJ Mertz Church and Foundation, Radio Maria, C, 10:15pm C, 6:30pm

food & drink Krannert Uncorked Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 5pm Complimentary beverages, cheese and crackers.

classes and workshops Tango — Session 2 University YMCA, C, 6:30pm, $40 Prerequisite: Beginning Ballroom Dance II or equivalent level course. Mar 26 – apr 01 09

sat, mar 28 live music Angie Heaton and Chris Wylin Bentley’s Pub, C, 9pm Live Dueling Piano Show 88 Broadway, U, 7pm Bill Withering, Larry Frost and Rick Charmin. Panache Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 5pm Saturday Evening Matinee with Rust Belt Blind Pig Co., The, C, 6pm Us2: An Acoustic Tribute to U2 Canopy Club, U, 7pm, $5 before 7pm, $7 after Keith Harden Huber’s West End Store, C, 8pm Hillbilly Jones Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm Renegade Memphis on Main, C, 9pm The Third Flight and Shark Bandit Canopy Club, U, 10:30pm, $5-$7

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Zoo Improv Comedy Troupe presents: 1st Annual C-U Improv Festival Cowboy Monkey, C, 7pm, $15

kids & families

MCJS Karaoke DJs Mike and Cheryl Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 9pm

kids & families

sun, mar 29

Spring Break Camp — Let’s Go Grow Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, C, 8am This camp takes place during Champaign and Urbana Schools’ spring breaks and is for children ages eight to 11 years.

mind/body/spirit Zen Meditation for a Stress-Free Life McKinley Presbyterian Church and Foundation, C, 8am, $60 Taught by Chris Reyman.

classes and workshops

Free Bike Repair Classes, Open Hours, Bike Sales Dance Pop Urbana-Champaign InChester Street, C, 7pm, $3 dependent Media Center, DJ Mertz U, 2pm Boltini Lounge, C, 8pm West African Dance Classes with Djibril dance music Camara Country Western Dance Channing-Murray FounIndependent Order of dation, U, 6pm, $10 stuOdd Fellows Arthur Lodge dents, $12 non-students 742, C, 5pm, $2

karaoke Dragon Karaoke with Paul Faber CJ Dane’s, Tolono, 7pm Outlaw Karaoke White Horse Inn, C, 5pm Liquid Courage Karaoke Geo’s, U, 7pm

mon, mar 30 live music

Jazz Jam Hosted by The MRS Trio Iron Post, U, 7pm Jason Bentley Boltini Lounge, C, 7:30pm Zmick and friends present Monday Night open mic Miracle Anything Goes Open Mic Canopy Club, U, 9pm dj Night Hosted by Acoustic dj Kosmo at Soma Duo: Jeremy Harper & Soma Ultralounge, C, Jim Kates Industrial Night 10pm Memphis on Main, C, 8pm Chester Street, C, 9pm, Radio Salsa with DJ Juan $2 Radio Maria, C, 10pm, $3 social issues ‘80s Night with DJ No cover before 11pm. Anti-War Anti-Racism Mingram DJ Tim Williams Effort Meeting Highdive, C, 10pm Highdive, C, 10pm Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, karaoke karaoke U, 5pm MCJS Karaoke Dragon Karaoke with American Legion Post 24, volunteer Paul Faber C, 7:30pm CJ Dane’s, Tolono, 7pm UC Books to Prisoners Dragon Karaoke RockStar Karaoke featur- work session The Clark Bar, C, 9pm ing DJ Switch Urbana-Champaign InRockStar Karaoke with Geo’s, U, 9pm dependent Media Center, Matt Fear U, 12pm Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, 10pm

Go Green Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, C, 1pm Kids’ Garden Club — Spring Baskets Homer Lake Forest Preserve, Homer, 1pm, $5 Families can plant a container of herbs, lettuce or flowers to take home and watch grow.

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Sunday Brunch Trio Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 10am Emerald Rum Blind Pig Co., The, C, 5pm Live Music at Carmon’s Carmon’s Restaurant, C, 5:30pm Keith Harden Iron Post, U, 7pm

live music Live Dueling Piano Show 88 Broadway, U, 7pm Bill Withering, Larry Frost and Rick Charmin. Panache Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 5pm

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1st Annual CU Improv Festival cowboy monkey, mar. 28

Don’t miss this new Champaign-Urbana tradition at the Cowboy Monkey celebrating the best in local improv comedy. The festival will take place from 7 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., and performers include Spicy Clamato, The Abe Froman Project, Zoo Improv, Improv Mafia, pHRENZY, BassProv and Jam. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or online.

Social Media, the News and Nonprofits Wagner Education Center, Mar. 27

Sponsored by the Chicago-based Community Media Workshop, this event will provide volunteers and nonprofit workers in the area with the tools to successfully market their missions. Gordon Mayer will give a brief talk beginning at 5:30 p.m., and the lecture will be followed with a discussion and networking time. The workshop is free and open to the public. mind/body/spirit Living and Working in Qi-Gong for Wellness University YMCA, C, 6:30pm, $60 Taught by Weimo Zhu.

Palestine University YMCA, C, 7pm, $10 Taught by John Setterlund. classes and Beginning Karate for workshops Adults Karate for Kids University YMCA, C, seniors open mic University YMCA, C, 7pm, $30 An Affair to Remember Eclectic open mic night 6pm, $25 Taught by Clark Brooks. Savoy Recreational CenRed Herring Coffeehouse, Taught by Clark Brooks. Ballroom Dance I — Sester, Savoy, 4pm, $8-$10 U, 6:30pm Ballroom Dance II — Ses- sion 3 Featuring music from the Anything Goes Open Mic sion 1 University YMCA, C, 1940s and 1950s, a light Memphis on Main, C, University YMCA, C, 7:40pm, $40 dinner and a keepsake 7:30pm 6:30pm, $40 Students should wear photo. Open Mic Night Prerequisite: Beginleather or vinyl-soled 88 Broadway, U, 9pm ning Ballroom Dance I or shoes. lgbt equivalent level course. Shuri-Ryu Karate stage Mpowerment Kiyojute Ryu Kempo University YMCA, C, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Monday Night Improv University YMCA, C, 8pm, $20 and Transgender Resourc- Courtyard Cafe — Illini 6:30pm, $20 Taught by Courtney E. Kuhl. es, U, 4pm Union, U, 8pm Taught by Alan Creech. Dance Class — Tango Mpowerment is a comThe Abe Froman Project Ballroom Dance II — Ses- Channing-Murray Founmunity group for young — Improv Comedy sion 2 dation, U, 9pm, $35, $25 gay/bisexual men. Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, 9pm University YMCA, C, students 6:30pm, $40 fundraisers kids & families Prerequisite: Begintue, mar 31 FriendShop Used Book O Baby! ning Ballroom Dance I or live music Store Open Champaign Public Library, equivalent level course. Champaign Public Library, C, 9:45am, 10:30am MELD (Monday Evening Acoustic Tuesday with C, 1:30pm Art Lab Life Drawing) Group Jeremy Harper The Library Friends sell Orpheum Children’s Sci- Boneyard Pottery, C, Memphis on Main, C, used books for $1 or less, ence Museum, C, 4pm, 7pm, $7 7:30pm plus CDs, videos, and $42 for non-members, An informal and nonEmbassy Farewell Bash/ DVDs for $1.50, along $36 for members instructional evening of Surreal Deal with gift items. All sales For grades three to five. drawing the human form. The Embassy Tavern & benefit the library. All 2D media are welcome. Grill, U, 8:30pm

The Piano Man Canopy Club, U, 9pm Corn Desert Ramblers Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm

dj Free Love Tuesday with DJ Motion Boltini Lounge, C, 9:30pm “Dusty Music” — DJ Delayney Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, 10:15pm, $1

karaoke MCJS Karaoke American Legion Post 24, C, 7:30pm RockStar Karaoke featuring Craig Gaskin Geo’s, U, 9pm Dragon Karaoke The Clark Bar, C, 9pm

open mic Original Music Showcase Espresso Royale, U, 8pm Open Mic Night with Steve & Lovejoy White Horse Inn, C, 10pm Open Mic Night with Mike Ingram Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm

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Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 5pm Shoes must be removed before exploring the installation.

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UC Books to Prisoners work session Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 7pm

Donnie Heitler Great Impasta, U, 6pm Traditional Irish Music Session Bentley’s Pub, C, 7pm Rocket Science Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 8pm Elsinore featuring Everthus the Deadbeats & Everything Now Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, 9pm

Chen-style Taichiquan 24 Forms University YMCA, C, 5:30pm, $60 Taught by Chang-Hua lectures Chen. Know Your University: Tarot Card Readings Fourth Annual C-U Edible Carmon’s Restaurant, C, Books Festival 2009 5:30pm, $15 University YMCA, C, 12pm wed, apr 1

kids & families Babies’ Lap Time Urbana Free Library, U, 9:45am, 10:30pm Ages birth to 24 months, with an adult. Tuesday Twos Champaign Public Library, C, 9:45am, 10:30am, 11:15am Goodnight Storyshop Champaign Public Library, C, 6:30pm

Country Dancing at Bradley’s II Bradley’s II, C, 9pm, $5 Jeff Markland’s DJ’s all request Radmaker’s Rock & Roll lgbt Tavern, Tolono, 9pm Rainbow Coffeehouse DJ LEGTWO Wesley-United Methodist Boltini Lounge, C, 9pm Church & Wesley Founda- Physical Challenge: An tion, U, 6:30pm Indie Rock Dance Party Canopy Club, U, 9pm Top 40

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Salsa Night Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm, $2 Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Mamba, Reggaeton and more from Power-NSoul’s DJ Bris Mueller and special guests. I Love the ‘90s Night with DJ Mingram Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm Reggae Night with DJ Delayney Highdive, C, 10pm

dance music Tango Night Cowboy Monkey, C, 8pm

kids & families Storyshop Champaign Public Library, C, 9:45am, 10:30am Spanish Club Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, C, 1pm, $48 members, $56 nonmembers For beginning Spanishspeakers in grades 1-3. Duct Work Savoy Recreational Center, Savoy, 5:30pm, $25 for residents of Savoy; $32 for non-residents Ages five to 12.

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Qi-Gong for Wellness University YMCA, C, karaoke 6:30pm, $60 Outlaw Karaoke Taught by Weimo Zhu. White Horse Inn, C, 5pm Articulating Your UnitarKaraoke Party at It’ll Do 2 ian Universalist Faith Country Fair Shopping Channing-Murray FounCenter, C, 8pm dation, U, 7pm, $10 Liquid Courage Karaoke Taught by Elizabeth Wendl’s, U, 9pm Marsh. Karaoke Bomb Night support groups Geovanti’s, C, 10pm Among Women: A Lesbiopen mic an and Bisexual Women’s Open-Mic Night Support Group Radio Maria, C, 10:30pm Asian American Cultural Center, U, 5pm stage An informal support Open Stage Comedy group made up of lesbian, Night bisexual, queer and quesMemphis on Main, C, tioning women students 9pm, $2 at UIUC.

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

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

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

Meet the Parents Introducing your sexuality to your Ma and Pa “Dear Kim & Ross; My sexuality is a really big part of who I am. I feel like since my parents do not know me in that way, they don’t really know me. How can I express my sensual side without it getting creepy?” Thanks for the great question! As we grow out of childhood, it can be hard for both us and our parents to realize we are sexual beings. It sounds like you have already successfully tackled the former and now want to be more authentic with your folks. Here are some of our thoughts.

What Should They Know? It sounds like there may be certain aspects of your sexuality that - if revealed to your parents - would make you feel more known to them. What do you want them to know more about to better understand you? Your sexual orientation? Gender identity? Relationship status, trials or celebrations? Political views? Sexual feelings, questions or values? Once you have figured out what you want to share, it may be helpful to start with one topic at a time. For example, if you want them to learn more about your gender identity, maybe you can start expressing your gender differently in front of them. If they ask questions or comment on how you look, you can then start a conversation about the outfit, hairstyle, etc. you chose and how these and other things are tied to your gender expression. Keep in mind that when folks have never explored topics like gender and sexuality, it may be a confusing or difficult conversation to have. Give them time to allow these new topics to sink in.

Your Emergence It can be helpful to consider that moving to a more authentic self in front of your parents is a process; you can slowly emerge from a cocoon, assessing along the way reactions from them and yourself. On the other hand, some people feel the need for a radical transformation; they start acting, dressing, talking and expressing themselves differently in front of their parents. We can’t say which approach is best suited for you, but making a pros and cons list - while also realizing there may be options in between these two approaches - may be helpful.

Illustration by Kate Lamy

Sex 411: Kim Rice says goodbye We want to let our readers know that, unfortunately, Kim Rice will no longer be co-authoring Doin’ It Well.

The Talk It can be a struggle to decide what information feels comfortable to share, while also recognizing that your parents don’t need to have access to every aspect of your private world. And, you might not want them to know everything; sometimes thicker boundaries can be beneficial. Remember that the more your folks know, the more they can comment, ask questions and be involved in your “intimate” life. Consider how you think they might respond. Will your parents provide support, caring and nurturing? Or, will they judge you or try to change your behaviors and beliefs? Sometimes we may hold onto our parents as nurturing protectors and are left feeling hurt, disappointed and confused when they do not give us the response we needed or expected. Mar 26 – apr 01 09

Remember, if you are feeling hesitant to talk to your parents about sexuality, it’s probably safe to assume that they are not the most comfortable, either.

Finding an Opening Recently, Kim’s mother shared with her that she had seen the movies Milk and The Reader. This opened the door to talk about the content of the movies, from LGBT rights to religion & sexuality, age of consent, and how society has changed with respect to sexuality in both positive and detrimental ways. Sometimes, it’s easier to talk in the “hypothetical” first; discussing a show or newspaper article can give you a sense of how they might respond and increase comfort levels all around.

Parents of Choice If you are looking for trusted adults to talk about these issues with, turn to friends; those you are close to who are also a little older can share their sage wisdom with you! Although they might be difficult, these conversations can improve our relationships with our parents, allowing them to know who we are more fully. Next week we’ll be introducing our new co-author and talking about keeping a rectum clean.

Send your questions and comments to buzzdoinitwell@ yahoo.com

Kim: It’s sad for me to have to step away from Doin’ It Well. I have enjoyed writing this column for the past three and a half years, mostly because of the questions, comments, and words of support we have received. I am, however, very pleased and excited about Ross’s new co-author, Jo Sanger. I am confident that she’ll bring to the column the same efforts toward medically accurate and socially responsible sex education that our readers have come to expect and enjoy. I’ll be reading! come and get it

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509 W. MAIN, U Aug 2009. 1 bdrm apts. From $415/mo to $445/mo. Laundry, Window A/C, Parking, $45/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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JOHN & LOCUST, C Aug 2009. Huge one bdrms, Window A/C. Rents from $380/mo to $405/mo. Parking $20/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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203 S. Sixth, C. For August 2009. Large 4 bedrooms, 2 bath. Balconies, laundry, covered parking. Value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

ARBOR APARTMENTS, C. Aug 2009. 1 bdrms at Third & Gregory across from Snack Bar. Window A/C, laundry, rents from $365/mo to $375/mo. Parking $35/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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307 & 310 E. WHITE 307 & 309 CLARK June & Fall 2009 Large studio, double closet, well furnished. Starting from $350/mo. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup.com 352-3182 CU-Apartments 1 and 2 BR apartments renting for Fall '09. Cable/ internet. Furnished. Washer/dryer. Secured entry. Reduced rents. Call Tara at 217-3525509.

306.5 E. Green (3rd & Green) 3 bedroom apts

ROLAND REALTY 351-8900 www.roland-realty.com

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308 N. Orchard, U Remodeling 1 bedroom apartments near Main Street in Urbana. W/D & D/W. $420-485. Joe Allan Properties 217-359-3527 joeallanproperties.com

Available Now & June - June Leases Studio, 1, 2, & 3- Bedroom Apartments www.ugroup96.com 217-352-3182

309-311 E. Daniel (4th & Daniel) 4 Bedroom • 3 blocks to quad • Free Internet • Near bars and restaurants ROLAND REALTY 351-8900 www.roland-realty.com

601 W. Oregon, U. 3 bedrooms - 2 Baths Furnished, Free Laundry Free parking (1 space/br) SCHOOL YEAR LEASE

• Free Internet • Near Quad • Near bars and resturants

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207 E. Green (2nd and Green)

4 bedroom apts • Free Internet • 1 ½ baths • 3 story townhouses

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304 E. Clark, C. Castle Apartments 3 blocks to Engineering Quad and supermarket. 4 BR $1120. 3 BR $850. New C/A, ceiling fan, dishwasher, washer/dryer in unit. 3841099, castle_apt@comcast.net

807 to 809 W. ILLINOIS, U Aug 2009. 1 Bdrms corner of Lincoln & Illinois. Window A/C, Laundry, Rent $550/mo. Parking $50/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

711 W. Main

Furnished studio apartments from $480/mo. Ideal campus location, quiet Urbana neighborhood. Call now for showing. Wampler Property Management 905 S. Neil Street, Suite C. Champaign, IL 61820 217-352-1335 www.wamplerapartments.com

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706 S. WALNUT, U. August 2009. Close to Downtown Urbana, 1 bdrms $510/mo. 2 bdrms $540/mo. Central A/C, Laundry. Parking. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

706 S. LOCUST, C. Aug 2009. Window A/C, covered parking $45/mo, laundry. 1 bdrms $395/mo. 2 bdrooms $600/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

5th & HEALEY, C. August 2009. The BEST LOCATED EFFICIENCIES & 1 BEDROOMS on campus - period. Here's the best part: Efﬁciencies $450/mo & 1 bedrooms $550/mo. Parking available at $50/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

901-905-909 S. First (1st & Daniel) 1 bdrm & studio apts • Most utilities included • At Roland Pool • On 22 bus line ROLAND REALTY 351-8900 www.roland-realty.com

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KARMA

One Bedroom Residences Downtown Champaign A complete regeneration of living space in downtown Champaign. These artistically inspired residences are fully furnished and feature IKEA furniture and cabinetry, hardwood ﬂoors, video security, off street parking, and laundry on site. KARMA is designed to be a fusion of art and living in a contemporary urban environment. Barr Real Estate, Inc. 217-356-1873 www.barr-re.com

THE NEVADAN 903 W. NEVADA, U. We've redeﬁned luxury with these spectacular 2 bedroom units built August 2007 right in the heart of the U of I campus, around the corner from Cafe Paradiso. Wall-mounted ﬂat screen TVs, wine & beer fridge, designer furniture package, W/D, buzzer entry, elevator, covered parking and MUCH MORE!!! Some units have 2 baths! A must-see! Rents from $1250/mo to $1350/mo. Call for showing times! BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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802 W. GREEN, U. Aug 2009. One block from Lincoln Ave. Large units with Central A/C, Patios/Balconies, laundry. Parking $40/mo. 2 bdrms from $605/mo to $630/mo. 1 bdrm $560/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

GREAT VALUE 306-308-309 WHITE August 2009. Furnished studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. Balconies, patios, laundry, dishwashers, off-street parking. Value pricing. 841-1996 9 Month Leases Available THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

Old Town Champaign 510 S. Elm, C Available Fall 2009. 2 BR close to campus, hardwood ﬂoors, laundry, W/D, central air/heat, off-street parking, 24 hr. maintenance. Value pricing from $595/mo. 841-1996. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

604 E. WHITE

404 W. HIGH, U Aug 2009. 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm apts from $505/mo. Close to Urbana Library and Downtown. Free Parking, Shown 7 days a week. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

Security Entrance For Fall 2009, Large studio, 1 bedroom, Furnished, balconies, patios, laundry, off-street parking, value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

508, 510, & 512 E. STOUGHTON, C. August 2009. Huge 1 bdrm plus den and 2 bdrms. Close to Engineering & C/S. A/C, Laundry, Parking $55/ mo. Rent from $555/mo to $760/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

504 E. White (5th and White)

Studio Apts

• August leasing • Laundry nearby • Most utilities included

ROLAND REALTY 351-8900 www.roland-realty.com

609 S. Randolph, C John Randolph Atrium Apartments, 1-4 Bedrooms, $370 per bedroom, W/D, utilities included. Joe Allan Properties 217-359-3527 joeallanproperties.com

911 S. Oak, C Huge 2 bedroom townhouses near Chalmers. Completely remodeled with d/w, w/d, ﬁreplace & lots of closets. Bath on both ﬂoors. $825 Joe Allan Properties 217-359-3527 joeallanproperties.com

706 S. FIRST, C. Aug 2009. 1/2 blk south of Green. 1 bdrm $430/mo. 2 bdrms from $450/ mo. Window A/C. Parking $40/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

311 E. WHITE, C. Avail Aug 2009. Large efﬁciencies close to Beckman Center. From $325/mo. Parking $35/mo. Window A/C, carpet. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

907 W. STOUGHTON, U Aug 2009. Huge 2 bdrm apt in great location near Engineering. Central A/C, laundry. From $570/mo. Parking $30/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com 906-908 S. LOCUST ST., C Efﬁc, and 1 bedroom apartments August 2009. Quiet location, large units. Some pet friendly. 906 Locust: Efﬁciency $425, 1 bedroom $515, 908 Locust: 1 bedrooms $545-575, paid heat/water. Parking for $40/mo. Call for information or appointments. 367-2009 Locust III Apartments lsrozek@aol.com

315 N. Orchard, U Huge 1 bedroom apartments near Main Street in Urbana. W/D available in unit. Starting at $480-560. Joe Allan Properties 217-359-3527 joeallanproperties.com

805-807-809 S. First (1st and Daniel)

607 W. Springfield, C 1 Br on busline $505 - $520 Includes pkg, water, heat & trash

1 bedroom apts

• On 22 bus line • Near Roland Pool • Most utilities included

ROLAND REALTY 351-8900 www.roland-realty.com

The Weiner Companies, LTD. 217-384-8001 www.weinercompanies.com

Keeping EFFICIENCIES: 610 W. Elm 705 W. Elm 1 BEDROOMS: 1308 Grandview 208 N. Harvey

2 BEDROOMS: 208 N. Harvey 604 1/2 W. Elm 701 W. Elm 704 W. Western

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705 W. Elm 905 Springfield

HOUSES: 705 W. Springfield, 7 Bedroom (217) 337-1565 www.hunsingerapts.com

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605 S. Fifth, C. Fall 2009 5th and Green location Outdoor activity area. 1 bedrooms available. Garage off-street parking, laundry, and value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

611 WEST GREEN, U Aug 2009. 2 Bdrms in Great Location. Hardwood & Ceramic tile, W/D, D/W, Balcony or Patio, Central A/C, Rent $845/mo. Parking $50/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

APARTMENTS

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Unfurnished 115 W. WASHINGTON, U

August 2009. 1 bdrms. Window A/C, Laundry. From $360/mo to $495/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC 356-1873 www.barr-re.com 1404 E. Silver, Urbana $500/mo. 2 BR. Updated. 2 miles east of campus. Includes water, sewer, garbage, parking. A/C. Laundry on premises. On busline 10-15 min to campus. 217-359-5708

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HOUSES FOR RENT

510

602 W. MICHIGAN, U. Aug 2009. 3 Bdrm house in quiet neighborhood close to campus. Hardwood, tile & carpet. W/D. Rent $1,100/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE 356-1873 www.barr-re.com 7 BEDROOM HOUSE LAST HOUSE PRICED TO RENT! $325 PER PERSON 705 W. Springﬁeld, U. Free parking/dishwasher/free laundry basement/large bedrooms. www.hunsingerapts.com 337-1565

Campus Houses, $290/BR 5-10 Bedrooms. LCD TV. Free parking and laundry. 367-6626.

804 W. Springfield 7 BR House (duplex) on Campus Furnished, 3 baths, parking, large front porch The Weiner Companies, Ltd. 217-384-8001 www.weinercompanies.com

301-303 1/2 W. GREEN, U Aug 2009. 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm apts from $505/mo. Close to Urbana Library and Downtown. Free Parking, Shown 7 days a week. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

722 S. BROADWAY, U. August 2009. 1 bdrm apts close to Campus. window A/C. Rents $400/ mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com Landmark Apartments 502 W. Main, U. Free heat and water. 1 & 3 bedrooms. 217-384-5876 or email landmark-apts@sbcglobal.net.

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weinercompanies.com 384-8018 305 W. Elm, U

Best Selection in Town - over 1000 apts. 211 W. Springfield, Champaign 217-352-1129

1 Bedroom Apartment Near Campus. 4/15 - 8/01 $432/mo. 503 W. Main, U. 217-328-2228.

206 W. Washington, C. Heart of Downtown Champaign. 1 BR. No Pets. Completely remodeled. avail. April 1st. ALL UTILITIES PAID.$565/mo. Call 217-352-8540 for viewing. www.faronproperties.com

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WOMEN'S CERTIFIED HOUSE Near Nevada & Busey. Kitchen Privleges, color cable TV, laundry, parking. On-site resident manager. 9 month lease. Summer lease at reduced rates. 337-1565 or 328-6490.

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Free Will Astrology ARIES

(March 21-April 19)

Don’t you think it’s time you toned down your manic aspirations? Aren’t you curious about the sweet, sensitive success that could be yours if only you got really calm and peaceful? Wouldn’t it be interesting to explore the more manageable opportunities that might become available by accepting your limitations with humble equanimity? APRIL FOOL! Don’t you dare do any of those things, Aries. Your spiritual duty for the foreseeable future is to be a brave initiator of ingenious experiments . . . a high-powered self-starter who competes primarily with yourself . . . a pioneering warrior who’s in quest of transcendent exploits that make it unnecessary to go to war.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

As you enter testing time, I may be the only astrologer who has enough tough love to wake up your inner teacher, ensuring that you’ll get the expert help you need. And I may be the only psychic healer who can polish your aura and help you dispose of the karmic gunk that has been gumming up your luck. APRIL FOOL! I’m powerful, but not that powerful. My job is to alert you to the work that must be done so that you can do the work yourself. P.S. For best results, blame no one for any sadness you may feel, and take full responsibility for creating your own happiness.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)

Please do not snort meth in a hot-air balloon with fake Peruvian shamans as you fly to a secret CIA fortress where you put on a mask and play strip poker with high-ranking members of the conspiracy to create one world government. APRIL FOOL! There’s no way you’ll be invited to a whacked-out spectacle like that. Your wildness does in fact need expression, but it will be perfectly satisfied with less whacked-out adventures that are healthy for you and leave no messes in their wake. Monitor yourself for any urges you may feel to seek out over-the-top melodramas.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)

So many miraculous images of Jesus have been appearing in Cheetos corn chips lately that a new cult of “Cheesus” worshipers has sprung up. I suggest you consider the possibility of joining them. This is a favorable time to switch your religious affiliation to a faith that puts great stock in goofy miracles. ARPIL FOOL! I lied, sort of. There’s really no mandate for you to become a Cheesus Freak. But it is a fine time to add tender irreverence and fun-loving funkiness to your spiritual aspirations.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)

I have a message for the city of Los Angeles, regarded by most astrologers as a Leo: It would be wise to accept the offer of tequila manufacturer Jose Cuervo, which has offered to pay a handsome sum for the right to put its advertising sign beneath the huge Hollywood sign in the Hollywood Hills. APRIL FOOL! This is a bad time for all Leos, including L.A. and you, to sell their souls. In fact, the universe is conspiring to bring you practical rewards for simply being your beautiful self. I suggest you proceed according to the hypothesis that radiating your highest integrity is the finest form of self-promotion.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This is an ideal time to have sessions with a sex therapist so as to get to the root of any inhibitions that might be preventing you from claiming your full measure of orgasmic enlightenment. APRIL FOOL! While this is a fantastic time to deepen your access to the spiritual gifts of erotic bliss, you won’t need a therapist to accomplish it. Here’s all you really require: 1. a fantasy of making love with an inscrutable deity who has four arms, the better to hug you with; 2. a pretend aphrodisiac made from the peaches of immortality that you’ll steal from the tree of life in your dream tonight; 3. an invisible sex toy that you create in your mind’s eye while you’re meditating about the most sublime situation you’ve ever been in.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Maybe someday you will allow yourself to act more like an Aries. You know, you’ll barge ahead along a path of your own making. You’ll follow the siren call of your good instincts instead of the waffling questions of your fine mind. You’ll relish the scary sounds from up ahead as potential opportunities to triumph over your fear and hone your willpower. Don’t do any of that stuff yet, though. mar 26 – apr 01 09

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You’re not ready for the challenge. Maybe in a few years. APRIL FOOL! Here’s the truth, Libra: Now is an excellent time to act more like an Aries.

SCORPIO

“R e v e n g e !”-- s q ua r e s

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by Matt Jones

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Sometime in the next week, the spirits of Nostradamus, Edgar Cayce, John the Baptist, and Jean-Paul Sartre will come to you in a vision to tell you how to prosper during the coming Great Depression. With their expert tips you will spend the years 2010-2013 safe and sound and well-fed in a gated community while millions of your fellow humans are rioting in the streets over scraps of food. APRIL FOOL! Everything I just said is a lie. The more modest truth is that you now have access to great insight about how to increase your long-term stability and security. Take advantage!

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

In a letter to Santa Claus last December, a child from Seattle wrote, “Dear Santa, Can you give me a very special superpower? What I want is to be able to make up songs everywhere I go, and not have to work so hard to think of things to say to people because a fresh, beautiful song will magically pour out of my mouth for all occasions.” I’m happy to announce that if this child is a Sagittarius, his or her wish could soon come true. APRIL FOOL! What I just said is not a literal reality. But it may have metaphorical value. The truth is, many of you Sagittarians will be very fluid and imaginative in the coming weeks. You may be able to create pretty much anything you put your mind to.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

I’m definitely not encouraging you to go to Youtube and watch the music video of the hamster eating popcorn on a piano. You’ve got more important things to do, and shouldn’t waste your time on trivial diversions. So get down to business! Commit your whole being to the crucial work you have ahead of you! Don’t waver from your laser-focused intention! APRIL FOOL! The truth is that if you want to succeed in the coming days, you will have to stay loose, indulge in at least a few blithe diversions, and not be a stern taskmaster demanding perfection. So go watch the hamster. It’s at tinyurl.com/agywon.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Nothing but great news for you as far as the eye can see, Aquarius. You’re much more likely than usual to win a contest and be told you’re hot and find loose money on the sidewalk. I bet you’ll also get an invitation that you never imagined possible and an offer to have a conversation with a person you admire. Nor would I be surprised if you finally garner a certain form of recognition you’ve been pining for, get a message that will change your life in a sweet way, and discover a brand new trick for experiencing pleasure. APRIL FOOL! I was exaggerating. Maybe one or two of those wonderful things will happen (at most, three), but not all of them. Don’t be greedy.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)

I predict that sometime soon you will time-travel to 2012 and then return to the present. While on your journey, you’ll learn the outcome of three major sports events that will happen between now and then. This knowledge will eventually help you win large bets that earn you millions of dollars. APRIL FOOL! I lied. You won’t literally engage in time travel, and you won’t get access to valuable sports scores. I bet you will, however, take a semi-magical excursion into the future via a vivid dream or meditative vision, where you’ll get a clear idea of what would ultimately work and not work about your current experiments in happiness.

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by Michael Coulter

Drinking for Dummies What the government tells us I like drinking. Sadly, I do it far less than I used to, but even that has turned out to be okay because I notice it more now and it’s slightly more interesting. For example, since the time change, I often find myself going out for cocktails in broad daylight. This may seem creepy to some but I think it’s just grand. I feel convinced I’m actually ready to drink when I’m more than willing to give up the sunlight of a perfectly beautiful spring day just to have a couple of pops. Once the outdoor patios open, the commitment will be less visible, but it’s still nice. Either way, most of the time drinking is pretty fun no matter when you happen to be doing it. I suppose the real key is to make sure you aren’t doing it all the time. I’ve seen a bumper sticker a few times that says “I don’t have a drinking problem. I drink. I fall down. I throw up. No Problem.” It’s sort of funny in a completely stupid way, I suppose. Either way, I’m not sure how sound the logic is in putting it on your car bumper. I would think that sticker alone would count as reasonable suspicion if a cop wanted to give you a DUI test. I guess what bothers me the most is that the person who puts that on their car really has to like drinking and most of its worst elements. It’s not exactly a tattoo but there does seem to be a significant commitment to the cause of drinking to affix the sticker to your car. I’ll be the first person to admit to abiding on a pretty regular basis and I will also admit it going poorly on occasion. Sure, as far as going poorly it’s a fairly small percentage but in all fairness it’s also a pretty big sample size. There’s always sort of been this little voice in me though that tells me when it’s getting out of hand. I can ignore the voice for awhile, but it usually wins out. For those folks who don’t have that little voice, don’t be concerned. Our federal government will tell you when enough is enough. They’re afraid that with the bad economic times we all might decide to take refuge in a whiskey bottle. Apparently the government doesn’t think this idea sounds as wonderful and cozy as I happen to. In an effort to prevent this, they’ve launched a new web site called “Rethinking Drinking.” It can be found at rethinkingdrinking. niaaa.nih.gov. I know what you’re thinking. “Holy freaking shit, that rhymes, which means it has

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to be awesome. I’m visiting that site as soon as I finish reading this dumbass column!” If that’s the case, my only advice to you is to not expect too much. It is the government. Like most government endeavors, it sort of assumes we’re idiots to begin with. While I’m sure this may often be the case, I’d just like it more if they gave us a bit more credit from the get go. The first section is entitled “How much is too much?” Well, let’s be honest, I think we all know the answer to that question. We may ignore that answer, but I’m not sure a Web site is going to make us turn the corner in that regard. They tell us what counts as a drink, what drinking patterns are risky, and what the risks and symptoms are. The guidelines they propose don’t make taking a sip of communion wine an iffy proposition, but I’m just saying a tad bit more realism might be refreshing and every bit as helpful. At least they make an effort to get us to change. They do this by offering little tips to help us cut down on drinking. One of the tips is to keep track of how many drinks you’ve had. I had a friend who did this and it worked out great. In all fairness though, he was trying to see if he could drink a thousand beers over the summer and this was just a convenient way to keep track. The site also suggests you measure each glass of alcohol or have your server do it for you. Wow, that’s a great way to make a new friend in the service industry and also a fine way to end up with a foot up your ass. Another tip is to avoid triggers, you know, the things that make a person drink. I’m sure that’s a fine tip but it’s not very realistic. How the hell am I supposed to avoid friends, family, work, network news, and a really good ball game? If you like drinking, everything makes you drink. In certain situations, putting on a pair of socks could be a freaking trigger for me. I suppose our government is really just trying to help. The problem is they are generally so ineffective at something like this that it all just becomes yet another useless waste of money. Anyone with half a brain left knows they have a problem, but it’s really up to them to recognize and fix it. I just feel Web sites are sort of designed to help us find a cool new pair of shoes, useless gossip about celebrities, sports scores and pornography. I’m not sure a Web site is actually capable of changing anyone’s life. The more I think about it, at least I hope that’s the case.

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