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IN THIS ISSUE APRIL FOOLS

CU residents sound off on their successful pranks

CELEBRATING PASSOVER

Learn about the origin of this Jewish holiday

CONCERT PREVIEW

David Bazan comes to Canopy Club on Friday

GET IN POSITION

This week’s “Doin’ It Well” explores the Kama Sutra

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EDITOR’S NOTE

FOOD & DRINK Check out Alyssa Shoeneman’s column on Monday to read all about how to transform your morning oatmeal into something incredible.

ARTS Check out the217.com on Monday to learn all the ins and outs of online shopping — and of course the best places to shop on the Internet!

MOVIES & TV A review of Clash of The Titans, the remake starring Avatar’s Sam Worthington, up on Saturday.

COMMUNITY Looking for even more pranks to pull during the Fool’s Weekend? Check out 10 more we found, online Friday.

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Opening Act of Laughing Prairie Dog Fest on May 8th, $500 for the winning Fraternity, Interview/Live Performance on WPGU 107.1

If your fraternity’s band wants to enter, email us at Frattle@wpgu.com. At least half of the band members must be in the same fraternity.

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Your guide to this week’s events

BRAD THORP

The sun is finally here! Even if we are only being teased with these beautiful days, I find it hard to complain. There are few things that match the exciting feeling that comes with the first days of spring. An unknown energy takes over, and you just want to do … something! Run around, play sports you haven’t thought of in months, or even do cartwheels on the quad. All inhibition is tossed aside, and being a little kid again is at the top of the priorities list. Time to shake off the wear from the winter and get out there again! For me, being outside is so relaxing and free. Reading, doing a crossword or even doing homework for that matter are flat out more enjoyable when you do them under the warm sun and feel a cool breeze blowing. There is also, of course, the ever-entertaining pastime of people watching. Where these people come from, I’m not quite sure, but as soon as the weather breaks the campus population seems to double in size. There are students everywhere, all of which are really into looking stylish in their new sunglasses or throwing that Frisbee to one of their buddies. My favorite has to be the tightrope walkers though. They are always impressive, and I am always sucked into envisioning them high above the crowd and getting nervous when they start to shake. Bravo! One can’t forget that we do live in the ever-harsh Midwest, and can expect things to change. My advice — get out there and enjoy the sun while it is still here. You never know when it could snow again!

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What is the best concert you have experienced and why? Kyle Deininger

“It would be World’s First Flying Machine on my first week here on campus. It was the first thing I did at U of I during syllabus week and a cool college experience.”

Get Him to the Greek Competition by Megan Dawson

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A competition between the Big 10 schools could bring actors Jonah Hill and Russell Brand to Campustown the week of April 18 for a premier of their upcoming comedy, Get Him to the Greek. Since March 10, the Big 10 universities have been voting online to host the premier. Tickets to the event are free, and depending on the outcome at the end of the competition on April 5, there may be VIP contests for guaranteed seats and possible meet-and-greets. University of Illinois students haven’t wasted any time. A Facebook event urging students to vote has been sent to more than 12,000 students and counting to participate in the competition. “I invited 500 friends, and then my friends invited friends, their friends invited friends, and so forth. Now it’s up to an event of 3,500 with thousands awaiting reply!” said Ashley Godinez, the Universal Campus-U Representative and promoter of the contest. So far, it seems to be working. As of March 24, the University of Illinois is just a hair behind Pennsylvania State University for first place, with U of I at 5,077 votes and PSU at 5,225. “I rarely participate in those online voting things, but I thought, ‘Hey, why not?’” said Jamie Gay, a junior at U of I who voted in the competition. “Jonah Hill’s a funny guy, and I guess it would be pretty cool to see him in person.” Despite the Facebook event that has put U of I on the path to victory, there is still work to do. “The contest is getting really close, “Godinez said. “I have been relying on electronic word of mouth for the most part to promote the contest, but when we get back to campus, we will have one final week to step it up! Flyers, emails!” Vote at www.eventful.com/gethimtothegreek today. Cover Design Claire Keating Editor in Chief Brad Thorp Managing Editor & Copy Chief Danielle Perlin, Michell Eloy Art Director Claire Keating Photography Editor Wallo Villacorta Image Editor Bekah Nelson Photographers James Kyung Designers Nicole Hammonds, Kamil Kecki, Annaka Olsen Music Editor Emily Carlson Food Editor Jeanine Russell Movie Editor Matt Carey Art Editor Abby Wilson Community Editor Em-J Staples CU Calendar Bonnie Stiernberg Copy Editors Michell Eloy Sales Manager Sarah Gleason Marketing/Distribution Brandi Willis Publisher Mary Cory On the Web www.the217.com Email buzz@readbuzz.com Write 512 E. Green St., Champaign, IL 61820 CALL 217.337.3801

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“The first concert I ever went to was Celine Dion. It’s kind of embarrassing but very memorable. I also saw *NSYNC in Iowa when I was 12 because it was the thing to do.” Kimberley Martin

“I’ve been to the B96 Summer Bash a lot. I’ve seen Pink, T.I., Rihanna and a bunch of other people.” Emily Blumenthal

“When I was in 7th grade, Kanye performed at my school. It was a surprise for people who had good attendance.”

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» New Orleans: With places like Big Daddy’s Love Acts and drinks like the “Grenade” on every corner, I found it nearly impossible to not fall in love with this ridiculous, obscene and delicious city! » Showers: I love them. I take them multiple times a day. Absolutely nothing beats coming home from a week of icky hotels to a super hot shower with high water pressure. It’s a lovely feeling! » Folders in Gmail: I think I might actually have a heart attack if I didn’t have these. I can’t stand having more than five messages in my inbox at any time — it stresses me out hardcore. I feel like it’s an instant home for all the messages I don’t feel like dealing with at the time. Michell Eloy Copy Editor

Gripes » Songs that have police siren sounds in them: I’m driving along, shades on, chillin out, maxin’, relaxin’ all cool. Then, “OH MY GOD THEY’RE COMING FOR ME WHERE CAN I TURN IN TO HIDE.” Let’s be honest, this face can’t handle slammer. » Only having six weeks left as a college student: The real world — I DO NOT want to go to there. Pearl Jam: Just because I want to piss off Movies Editor Matt Carey. buzz

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Plasma + Glucose+ Protein + CO2 = Helping Out Different blood drives host one common element Recently, Volunteer Illini Project (VIP) hosted a blood drive at the Union for the American Red Cross; the Asian American Association partnered up with Taiwanese American Student Corporation (TASC) and Philipino Student Association to host another at the YMCA. Most of these on-campus RSOs hosted monthly blood drives through Community Blood Services of Illinois (CBSI). CBSI supplies all donated blood to the patients of community hospitals in Champaign-Urbana, Charleston-Mattoon, Danville and Effingham. “The blood center also sustains a long history of regular sharing of donated blood supplies to help meet blood deficits throughout the U.S. once the needs of the local area hospitals have been met,” said Melissa Halcomb of CBSI. There are about seven to 10 blood drives on campus each month. These are held in the Union, YMCA, sororities/fraternities and even residence halls. Haemi Lee, a freshman and first time donator, contributed to CBSI through a monthly blood drive recently at PAR lounge. “I donated because one, I wanted to know my blood type, and two, I figured that it’s not hurting me, and it’s helping someone else, so why not?” she said. Still, Lee said it was admittedly harder than she expected. “[I] just couldn’t look when she put the needle in,” Lee said. “Hopefully the blood will go to someone that is in dire need of the blood, and I can help save someone’s life.”

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Some donors question whether or not all the blood is used. CBSI confirms that as much of it as can be used is used. “We have a less than 1 percent discard/out date rate. Blood has a shelf life of 42 days and must be used before it expires,” Halcomb said. “We waste the least amount of product [blood] as possible.” Jeane Choi, a six-time donator and officer of the Asian American Association, advocates donating from her own experiences. “I know that my blood type, O+, allows me to donate to more individuals, since I am a universal donor,” she said. “There is almost no reason to not donate — almost everyone’s blood regenerates, so if I can help save a life for someone in need why not? It is empowering, and I could possibly bring back someone to life.” A member of TASC and an experienced donor Murphy Perng remembers the first time she gave blood. “I donated because it was for a good cause,” said Perng, a junior. “My friends went to donate with me so I wouldn’t chicken out!” She said the reason why she continued to donate after her first experience was because of the immediate urgency of the blood. “When they handed me the sheet that said my blood would be used ‘within 24 to 48 hours,’” said

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Perng, “I realized they really need donors, and that’s why I go back.” Unfortunately, the University of Illinois only gave about 10 percent of the blood donated in the CU area to Community Blood Services. That number used to be closer to around 20 to 25 percent in the ‘90s, according to Halcomb. “We need approximately 500 donations every week just to keep area hospitals supplied for routine

surgeries, baby deliveries and cancer patients, and that does not include accident victims or other traumas,” said Halcomb. The average blood drive collects 20 donations. But low numbers aside, in the end, most donors had one goal in mind: aiding the community. “I would definitely do it again!” Lee said. “It made me feel like I was actually doing something to help people out.”

with john byers owner, byers vacuum

by Nick Martin The Oreck vacuum weighs nine pounds and can be lifted with one finger. The Dirt Devil is a convenient handheld cleaner for the hypoallergenic consumer. The Roomba is a vacuum robot. And Byers Vacuum, located at First St. and University Ave., in Champaign, loves Jesus. One of the store’s front windows a sign reads: “Jesus is Alive. Jesus died for our sins and rose that we might have life.” In the other: “Only Jesus can prevent eternal fire.” Owner John Byers sees his vacuum sales as an opportunity to reach out to customers and passing pedestrians. “People expect to see a sign like this by a church, but I don’t see any reason businesses shouldn’t put them up too. I’m a Christian, and I rely on the Lord,” he said. Byers has been working in the vacuum repair business for 37 years in the CU area. He moved to his current store in December 2003. About four years ago, around the Easter season, he decided to put up a sign celebrating the holiday and his Christian faith.

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“The truth is the truth all year round,” said Byers. After the holiday, he received a lot of positive feedback from customers, so he decided to keep the signs up. “I don’t see anything wrong with someone sharing their passion with their community,” said freshman Jake Herman. Others agree, often times stopping to take an extra look at the store. “I still see people take pictures of the signs now and again,” said Byers. Community reactions to the signs express the diversity of religion in CU. “I’m from a small town; this sign is tame. I expect religious signs to be much more inflammatory,” said freshmen Derek Drescher. The signs don’t directly quote the Bible. Instead, Byers wanted to voice his passion for God through his own words. “These signs aren’t direct bible verses, but I was inspired by John 14:8,” said Byers. However, not everyone positively responds to his Biblical display.

John Byers stands by one of his Biblical signs from his vacuum store in downtown Champaign. Photo by James Kyung

“One young man opened the door and shouted an obscenity at the top of his lungs. He told Jesus to do something sexual to himself,” he said. That was a one-time occurrence, though, and it isn’t changing Byers mind to take out the signs anytime soon.

“We’ve rearranged which windows the signs are in, but I can tell you they’re here to stay,” he said. Byers store has taught people that vacuums don’t just clean-up dirt; they suck up some sin in their dust bags too.

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What is the best prank you’ve ever played?

pril 1 marks the beginning of the “April showers bring May flowers” rule — and of course, April Fools’ Day. Since the earliest possible reference of the day in the Canterbury Tales, April Fools’ continues to bring tricks, laughs and mischief each year.

Attention pranksters: These CU residents just may have some ideas for you on this shenanigan-filled holiday. Even if you’re not much of an “Ashton Kutcher type,” read on, because these prank ideas may even help you to catch and fool a would-be trickster

before you’re a victim yourself! From the cheeky and bold to the slightly disgusting, check out some of the best pranks these jokers have ever pulled off.

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“I dressed up like an R.A. and ‘confiscated’ beer from freshmen.”

“Two years ago on my roommate’s birthday, we completely filled her room with more than 600 balloons. She couldn’t really get in.”

“My sophomore year, some girl was away from her room for five minutes, so we stole her mattress and some bins that were under her bed for three days.”

“My friend and I snuck on the roof of our high school during the school day and took a shit on the skylight.”

More than matzah

Passover for a UIUC student

by Emily Siner

ophomore Yoni Philipp eats pizza about three times a week. It’s a cliché college meal, but he lives in the dorms and sometimes pizza is the best option. This had to change, however, on the evening of March 29. For eight days, pizza will no longer be an option for Philipp, as the crust does not conform to the rules of the Jewish holiday of Passover. “No bread, no bean products, no corn syrup, no products that can expand,” he said, listing off the dietary restrictions he adheres to during the holiday. Passover, an annual festival observed in early spring, celebrates the emancipation of Jews after their enslavement in Egypt about 3,000 years ago. According to the traditional story, God sent 10 plagues to convince the Egyptian pharaoh to set the Jews free. The final plague killed every first-born Egyptian son, while sparing, or “passing over,” Jewish homes — hence the name “Passover.” After the last plague, the pharaoh ordered the slaves to leave immediately. Hundreds of thousands of Jews fled from Egypt in such a hurry that the bread they were baking did not have

time to rise. The product, unleavened bread called “matzah,” became a staple of all future Passover celebrations. Because of this, the festival forbids consumption of any food or drink containing leavened or fermented grain. This means observant Jews do not touch bread products, pasta, cereal and most alcoholic beverages during Passover. Fortunately, Hillel offers kosherfor-Passover meals twice a day to help students like Philipp. Hillel is a center for Jewish student life that also hosts Seders, religious ritual feasts that retell the story of Passover and include a full meal, on the first two nights of Passover. Hillel offers several different kinds of Seders, from casual to traditional, and other Jewish outlets on campus like Chabad and Jewish Education Team (JET) host Seders both nights as well. Regardless of the options, Philipp said he often ends up eating his

own kosher-for-Passover food in his room until the holiday officially ends. Then, he will be able to indulge again in any convenient bready food without breaking religious rules.

So on the last day, what does he usually look forward to eating the most? “Hamburger with a bun,” he said, laughing. “Or pizza.”

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FILL YOUR EASTER BASKET WELL Getting your Easter sugar buzz locally by Jeanine Russell While the mass-made candies that line the shelves of the supermarket could easily ďŹ ll Easter baskets, CU residents can do better when it comes to their seasonal sugar ďŹ x. This space could be ďŹ lled with descriptions of the perfect balance between peanut butter and chocolate in a Reeseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s peanut butter egg, or the violent effects of microwaving marshmallow Peeps, or the rainbow of jellybeans in all different fruit ďŹ&#x201A;avors â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but that would fail to recognize the handmade pastries, chocolates and cakes found in our own community. Easter is a great time to celebrate spring and family, and why settle for regular candy when you can have homemade expressions made locally? For Tracy Allison, Art Mart employee, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the simple favorites. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was young, the Easter treat I remember eating and enjoying are those hollow chocolate

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bunnies. You can never go wrong with those,â&#x20AC;? she said. She works in the perfect place for such a memory. Art Mart features Rubenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chocolates in the food store, and they have special Easter rabbits, chicks and eggs that are so adorable you can hardly bear to eat them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You almost want to play with them. You look at them and smile,â&#x20AC;? said Chris Thurston, owner of Rubensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chocolates. Thurston makes all of the chocolates herself, and they are all free of any waxes or preservatives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What you taste is whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in it. I make them. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all pure,â&#x20AC;? he said. Rubenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers all different Easter shapes and sizes to compliment any Easter basket. While a Whitmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sampler might taste okay, it canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t offer the great taste and wholesome product like Thurston does, investing her time and efforts into genuinely good chocolate. Not only are these

chocolates available at Art Mart in Lincoln Square Mall, but for those traveling, they can be found at the Garlic Press in Normal or at Sheilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunny Bloomers in Cisna Park. Chocolate might have a strong tradition in the memory of Easter baskets, but for Seka Cuk, owner of Pekara Bakery in downtown Champaign, Easter is more about religious and cultural tradition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the biggest holiday in Christianity,â&#x20AC;? Cuk said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bigger than Christmas.â&#x20AC;? The significance of the holiday is proven in the cultural staples of their Easter menu and the quality of the breads they make. Nothing they make has preservatives or anything artificial. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a time to be with your family and have really good food,â&#x20AC;? she added. Pekaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus on tradition can be seen in the businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entire Easter menu, featuring things such as hot cross buns, as well as babka and panettone. Cuk shares his Serbian background in these breads and offers a cultural experience as well as a religious one for the Easter holiday. For Trisha and Amanda Bates, owners of Cakes on Walnut in downtown Champaign, Easter is celebrated by decorating with bright colors and ďŹ&#x201A;avors. They take the stand-by Peeps and jelly beans and turn them into scenes honoring Spring and the return of color and life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun because thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lots of bright colors. Winter gets bland, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice when spring comes, because we get jellybeans and coconut

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grass,â&#x20AC;? Trisha said. Their cakes go great in Easter baskets and are a fun idea for kids. They can be picked up on Thursday, Friday or Saturday, so if there is Easter traveling, they can be picked up before or pre-ordered. Spring and Easter are a great time for celebrating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all get happier when we see the sun,â&#x20AC;? Thurston said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love Easter, especially because of the spring,â&#x20AC;? Cuk said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone is in better moods and coming out and loving what they see.â&#x20AC;? Whether for religion or culture or family or just better weather, Easter candy, pastries and chocolates deserve to be as joyous and vibrant as the occasion itself. So, whatever the treat of choice is this year, let it be better than the plastic-wrapped, high-fructose corn syrup stuff from the supermarket, and instead let it be something community made, something worth celebrating.

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The Ghost Writer

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by Matt Carey From April 21-25, Champaign-Urbana becomes infested with cinephiles. During these dates, Ebertfest takes place at the Virginia Theater, bringing films that Roger Ebert loves and wants to share with the world. The film festival is in its twelfth year, and continues to bring celebrities and other guests to our university. This year, actress Michelle Monaghan and writerdirector Charlie Kaufman are among the guests coming to speak about their films. Below is the schedule for Ebertfest: Used with permission from Summit Entertainment

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Wednesday, April 21: 7 p.m.: Pink Floyd The Wall in 70 mm 10 p.m.: You, The Living Guests: Jessica Lundberg, Johan Carlsson Thursday, April 22: Noon: Munyurangabo Guests: Lee Isaac Chung, Sam Anderson, Jenny Lund 3 p.m.: The New Age Guest: Michael Tolkin 8 p.m.: Apocalypse Now Redux Guest: Walter Murch Friday, April 23: 1 p.m.: Departures Guest: Yojiro Takita 4 p.m.: Man With a Movie Camera Guest: Alloy Orchestra 8 p.m.: Synecdoche, New York Guests: Charlie Kaufman, Anthony Bregman

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by Syd Slobodnik It is tough defending veteran Broadway director Joshua Loganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adaptation of Paint Your Wagon, a film that was not only a huge box office disappointment, but also doomed the production era of musicals for nearly three more decades. Some genius was responsible for casting Paint Your Wagon with Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood, who were not singers in this big budget adaptation of the famed Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Lowe musical. This Western musical is set in the mid-1850s gold rush era in a California town called No Name City, where the miners lust for riches and need women desperately. When a Mormon man comes through town with several wives, the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people force him to auction one wife off to the highest bidder. Using the standard love triangle plot made famous in My Fair Lady and Camelot,

this story has the auction winner Ben Rumson (Marvin) and his pal Pardner (Eastwood) sharing a wife (Seberg). Oscar-winning screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky adapted the screenplay with a comical cynicism, working well with the treatment of this musical. While nothing seems more borderline laughable than watching a melancholy Eastwood strolling through a wood singing the ballad â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Talk to the Treesâ&#x20AC;? or the gravel-toned Marvin singing â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Was Born Under a Wanderinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Star,â&#x20AC;? this film has an undeniable appeal. These musical attempts are certainly no worse than listening to Richard Harris and Vanessa Redgrave butcher the Lerner/Lowe songs from Camelot, which director Logan shot just two years earlier. Paint Your Wagon is an entertaining variation on a musical that marked the end of the grand era of that genreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production.

Philip Seymour Hoffman (left) and Charlie Kaufman on the set of Synecdoche, NY. Used with permission from Sony Pictures

Saturday, April 24: 11 a.m.: I Capture The Castle 2 p.m.: Vincent: A Life in Color Guests: Jennifer Burns, Vincent P. Falk 4:30 p.m.: Trucker Guests: James Mottern, Michelle Monaghan 9 p.m.: Barfly Guest: Barbet Schroeder Sunday, April 25: Noon: Song Sung Blue Guests: Greg Kohs, Claire Sardina buzz â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC;

MUSIC

Foolstravaganza!

Not your ordinary fool’s treasure

As Al Pacino said, “It’s easy to fool the eye, but it’s hard to fool the heart.” Just the same, music lovers’ ears will not be fooled by the Canopy Club’s Foolstravaganza. Held on April 1, or April Fools’ Day, Canopy Club’s doors will open at 6 p.m. to showcase an array of bands: Good Luck Jane, The 312’s, Audiac Arrest, Vivian McConnell, Heyokas, South Jordan, The Skalalitabs, Draft Week, With The Morning, Dr. Kevorkian and the Volunteers and Seconds to Sundown. “I’m looking forward to all of them,” said Seth Fein, talent buyer at Canopy Club. Even though April Fools’ Day has been celebrated with all its trickery for a long time, this is the first year Canopy Club will be hosting Foolstravaganza. “The whole thing with Foolstravaganza was a coincidence,” Fein said. “There wasn’t much thought put into it actually. We saw that this concert we had planned fell on April Fools’ Day, so we decided to call it Foolstravaganza. I don’t know if the name works or not, but it was a group effort.” The focus will be on the bands and their variety of music. “We are lucky in Champaign to have a ton of local bands and new and upcoming bands coming through,” Fein said. “It’s really the Canopy Club’s goal to help get the bands get more exposure — you know, spread their wings. While the Canopy does do more national and ticketed shows, Foolstravaganza is more about the local scene and promoting these upcoming bands.” Fein contacted and chose artists for Foolstravaganza who were enthusiastic and looking forward to performing in the community. One of the many bands that will be headlining Foolstravaganza is the pop/rock quintet Good Luck Jane.

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canopy club 708 South Goodwin Avenue, U. Date: Thursday, April 1 Cost: $7 Time: Doors open at 6 p.m.

Used with permission from Draft Week

“There are a lot of awesome bands playing that night, so it’s really cool that they have us headlining the show,” said Jake Cooper, drummer for Good Luck Jane. “Any one of the bands playing could have headlined it, so we’re definitely looking forward to hearing everyone play and have them hear us.” Good Luck Jane will be playing songs from their latest EP as well as their “pretty cool cover of ‘Replay’ by IYAZ that has become popular on YouTube,” said Cooper. “It’s a lot of fun live.” Another upcoming Foolstravaganza band is the Chicago-based sex rock foursome, Draft Week. “I thought this ‘fest’ seemed like a great idea, and we’re all very excited to play,” said Mike Zevin of Draft Week. While Draft Week’s music fits more within the alternative/indie rock spectrum — with a sprinkle of grunge, rock, emo and pop thrown in — for Foolstravaganza, they’re planning on playing a number of covers from bands such as The Killers, Bon Jovi and Maroon 5. The audience at Foolstravaganza should be prepared for an amazing smorgasbord of music

from the bands, but they should also look out for some crazy April Fools’ Day tricks. “I hope there will be tricks — it’ll be more fun if that is the case,” said Fein. But the bands are not giving up their secrets. “We’ll see if we decide to pull any April Fools’ tricks at the show; only time will tell,” Cooper said. “We can’t tell you though, because that would ruin it.” However, not everyone is a fan of pranks. “I’m no good when it comes to tricking people. Maybe I’m just too nice of a guy to pull that kind of stuff, or maybe I’m just too uncreative,” said Zevin. But he does have one idea in mind. “When we were on tour with another band over the summer, we heard their set so many times that we pretty much learned all of their songs,” he said. “I think it would be great to just play before them at some random show and just play their entire set, so they’d have no clue what to do when they went on.” Whether or not there will be tricks pulled, don’t miss this opportunity to hear these talented bands on April 1. “I think it’ll be a great show,” Fein said. “No fooling.”

Used with permission from Vivian McConnell

Former Pedro the Lion frontman makes another stop in CU

by Adam Thies Seattle-based artist David Bazan will be headlining the Canopy Club on Friday, April 2, in support of his new live album, Bazan: Live at Electrical Audio. After 10 years fronting the indie-rock band Pedro The Lion, Bazan decided to go solo in 2006 with the release of the Fewer Moving Parts EP. In the years that followed, Bazan toured the country with mostly acoustic, stripped-down sets that featured songs from his Pedro days as well as recent solo releases. After several delays and missed deadlines, Bazan’s first full-length solo album, Curse Your Branches, was released last September. Bazan often deals with the subject of Christianity in his lyrics. With Pedro The Lion, he was capable of doing the difficult task of crossing over from a Christian market to a secular one without compromising the religious content of his lyrics. Bazan got his start with Pedro the Lion in the mid-90s by primarily playing for church youth groups, but by 2006 he was named one of Paste 10

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magazine’s 100 greatest living songwriters. Since his time in Pedro The Lion, Bazan has been through a theological crisis and has started to question his Christian beliefs. This crisis served as the inspiration for much of Curse Your Branches, which has been described by many as a break-up record with God. Throughout the album, he discusses his issues and inner conflicts sincerely and honestly. “You expect me to believe that all this misbehaving grew from one enchanted tree,” sings Bazan in the album’s opener. He continues this openness during his live shows, where he allows for the crowd to ask him questions throughout his set. For the first time since 2005, Bazan has teamed up with a backing band to tour behind his two recent releases. This tour first hit CU last October at the Highdive and is coming through town again this Friday. CU natives, Headlights, will join David Bazan at the Canopy Club. Tickets are $10 in advance.

Used under the Creative Commons License; photo by Gideon Tsang

Fact: Daryl Hall and John Oates are the most influential rock duo of all time.

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QUICK PICK ALBUM review ARTIST:

Joanna Newsom

Album:

Have One On Me

Even after the stunningly ambitious Ys, our elegant, harp-wielding indie goddess confirms with her latest release that she has no intention of faltering. Joanna Newsom’s daring three-disc Have One On Me blends contrasting styles with a graceful precision, pulling daring executions between the blossoming, ballet-like orchestral components and the deep, confident folksy sensibilities that layer powerful numbers, like her starter, “Easy.” The album flaunts the best of Newsom’s passionate vocal repertoire, soaring from relentlessly piercing heights down to a low, matronly coo, which she demonstrates in her single, “Good Intentions Paving Company.” With all the different moods and attitudes that guide her junior album, Newsom has accomplished a surprising accessibility that will invite new listeners to experience her wonderfully unique, yet raw musical presence. — ELI CHEN ARTIST:

She & Him

Album:

Volume Two

During the two years since the release of She & Him’s debut album, Volume One, members Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward have been busy with movies and side projects. Somehow though, in the midst of their busy schedules, the duo found time to record and release the sequel to their first album, appropriately named Volume Two. Deschanel’s poignant voice and Ward’s western-guitar style are wonderfully combined to make this a fun pop-country album. The entire CD is filled with catchy songs like “In the Sun” and “Over It Over Again” that will have you humming or singing along on the first listen. The album also includes a couple covers including a slower version of NRBQ’s “Ridin’ in My Car.” The album ends with the peaceful and touching lullaby “If You Can’t Sleep,” in which the soothing chorus of “goodbye, shadows” gives the listener a sort of closure. Although the album can seem to get a little redundant, these songs will stick with you and hopefully give you a fun experience. — AARON SHULTS ARTIST:

Laura Marling

Album:

I Speak Because I Can

The first thing that you notice when listening to Laura Marling is her outstanding voice. On her second album, I Speak Because I Can, she sings with a rawness that is unmatched by any artist today. In a world that constantly produces the auto-tuned and pitch-altered-to-perfection voices of Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus, Marling’s voice is a breath of fresh air. With songs such as the title track and “Hope In The Air,” she sings like a new-aged Joan Beaz. Marling started out singing backing vocals for the indie/folk band Noah and the Whale, but soon left the band for a solo career — who could blame her with a voice that good? This saw the release of her debut, Alas I Can Not Swim in 2008, which saw generally positive reviews but failed to exceed the indie folk precedent set by UK folk scene bands such as her former mates, Noah and the Whale. With her sophomore release, Marling blows past these boundaries with meatier arrangements that, thankfully, leave out the glockenspiel, which has become something of a requirement for folk bands these days. The album has a somber mood with lyrics that mostly deal with — you guessed it — a break up. Do yourself a favor and stick with this album like short shorts on leather seats in a heat wave. You won’t be sorry. —ADAM THIES

JAZZY FIRST LOOK OPENING

Thursday, April 22 from 7 – 9 p.m. with music from Grooveyard. A limited number of tickets, at $50 per person, are available by calling GCAP @ 217.351.2437 Friday, April 23 6:00pm – 10:00pm <gVcY DeZc^c\ with music from DJ Hellcat.

ID will be required for alcohol

Saturday, April 24 1:00pm – 10:00pm Exhibition continues DJ Mertz: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Sunday, April 25 1:00pm – 7:00pm Exhibition continues. Artist’s Reception: 4:00pm – 6:00pm with Leila Ramagopal, harpist Monday, April 27 1:00 – 7:00pm Exhibition continues and closes

The Eighteenth Annual volunteeroperated exhibition and sale, featuring over 200 local artists works will be held in downtown Champaign. Proceeds go directly to The Greater Community AIDS Project (GCAP) a local non-profit agency providing support services for those affected by HIV/AIDS. NEW LOCATION:

M2 301 N. Neil St., 2nd floor, Champaign If you would like to volunteer your time or services or if you would like to become a sponsor of this event, please call 217.351.2437

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THURSDAY 1 live music Krannert Uncorked with Say It with a Smile Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 5pm Sam Gingher V. Picasso, U, 6pm Classic Music Festival Radio Maria, C, 7pm U of I 2 Big Band Iron Post, U, 7pm, $2 Blues Jam with The Sugar Prophets Cowboy Monkey, C, 9pm Foolstravaganza! Canopy Club, U, 9pm, $7

dj Country Night with DJ Halfdead and Free Line Dance Lessons from Scotty Van Zant Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Tavern, Tolono, 8pm No cover before 8pm. REMIXXX Thursdays with DJ Bob Bass Soma Ultralounge, C, 1 0pm All Request Thursdays Chester Street, C, 9pm Swing Dance Illini Union, U, 9:30pm

concert Docha Chamber Music Festival Radio Maria, C, 7pm UI Wind Symphony and UI Symphonic Band I Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, $10, $7 seniors, $4 students

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Documentary Viewing: Lost Sparrow with Director Chris Billing Main Library, U, 7pm

Preschool Story Time Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 10am ARTfusion Douglass Branch Library, C, 4pm

Top 40 Chester Street, C, 9pm, $3 DJ Delayney Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 DJ Belly and DJ Leg Two Radio Maria, C, 10pm Fubar Fridays Fubar Lounge, C, 10pm DJs Ian Procell and Reﬂex Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm “The Meltdown”: Latin Night at V. Picasso V. Picasso, U, 10pm

stage He and She Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, $8-$15

art Artist Performance: Pamela Z Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7pm

museum exhibit Champaign 150th Anniversary Historical Exhibit Illinois Terminal, C, 4pm “Korean Funerary Figures: Companions for the Journey to the Other World” Spurlock Museum, U, 11pm

lectures “Baggage Allowance” Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm San Francisco artist Pamela Z presents a performance that examines the connections between people and their worldly possessions.

literary Una Noche: Celebrating Great Mexican Life and Culture Alice Campbell Alumni Center, U, 6pm Voice Reading Series Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, C, 7:30pm

fundraisers Zoo Improv Cowboy Monkey, C, 7pm

mind/body/spirit Core Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 12pm, $12 Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Don Briskin Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 4pm, $12 Ashtanga Prep with Lauren Quinn Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 5:30pm, $12 Yin Yoga with Lauren Quinn Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 7pm, $12

faith Moms & Grandmas Group University Baptist Church, C, 12pm Undergrad Bible Study University Baptist Church, C, 8:30pm

miscellaneous Yarn ‘n Yak Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 7pm

FRIDAY 2 live music

The Prairie Dogs DJ Bange Iron Post, U, 5pm Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, Rust Belt 8:30pm The Clark Bar, C, 7pm volunteer Liquid Courage Karaoke Live Jazz Memphis on Main, C, Volunteer School Tour Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 9pm Leader Training 7pm CG Productions presents Anita Purves Nature CenThe Virtues RockStar Karaoke featur- ter, U, 1pm Huber’s West End Store, ing Crazy Craig During this free workshop, C, 8pm Senator’s Bar & Grill, Salearn to lead many fun David Bazan with Headvoy, 9pm and easy nature activilights CG Productions presents ties. To be a leader, your Canopy Club, U, 8pm, RockStar Karaoke featur- schedule must allow you $10 ing Karaoke Opie to lead tours on a weekDennis Stroughmatt’s Bentley’s Pub, C, 9:30pm day during school hours. Creole Spirit CG Productions presents UC Books to Prisoners Iron Post, U, 9pm, $5 RockStar Karaoke featur- work session Cory Chisel with The ing DJ Switch Urbana-Champaign InCurses Fireside Bar and Grill, C, dependent Media Center, Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm, 10pm U, 2pm $10 12

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“Korean Funerary Figures: Companions for the Journey to the Other World” Spurlock Museum, U, 11pm

Microﬁnance Brigades Beneﬁt Show Canopy Club, U, 6pm, $7 Jeff Kerr & Billy Galt Huber’s West End Store, C, 8pm lectures The Sugar Prophets Friday Forum: “From Sub- Phoenix, C, 9pm sistence Marketplaces Greensky Bluegrass & to Sustainable MarketBob and Pricilla places” 88 Broadway, U, 9pm, $8 University YMCA, C, 12pm GTO & The Glasspaks World of Science: Explor- Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, ing Caves and Karst 9pm William M. Staerkel Plan- Jack Johnston and the etarium, C, 7pm, $1 Curse concert Iron Post, U, 9:30pm, $3 mind/body/spirit Docha Chamber Music The Afterdarks with Th’ Festival Yoga at Krannert Art Empires & The Krank Cakes on Walnut, C, Museum Daddies 6:30pm Krannert Art Museum and Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm, $5 Zach May and The Maps QUICK CASH - GET IT! with The Storkes (A Tribute to The Strokes) Canopy Club, U, 10pm

dj Request Night DJ Boomerang, U, 8pm Hip Hop at Bradley’s II Bradley’s II, C, 9pm, $5 Dance Pop ATM conveniently located on Chester Street, C, 9pm, $3 campus at 6th & Green. DJ and Dancing Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm 1601 South Prospect Avenue Firehaus Saturdays :`YehYa_f ÛddafgakÛ ~ ÛÝÛ ~ ooo l`]hjgkh][lZYfc [ge Firehaus, C, 10pm MEMBER FDIC Saturday Night Throwdown featuring DJ Mertz karaoke Kinkead Pavilion, C Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm CG Productions presents Power Flow with Amanda DJ A-Ron RockStar Karaoke featur- Reagan Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 ing Crazy Craig Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Salsa Night with DJ Dr. J Senator’s Bar & Grill, Sa12pm, $12 Radio Maria, C, 10pm voy, 9pm Happy Hour Yoga with concert CG Productions presents Amanda Reagan RockStar Karaoke Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Docha Chamber Music Rumor’s Bar and Grill, U, 5:30pm, $12 Festival 9pm Jim Gould Restaurant, C, miscellaneous Karaoke at Po’ Boys 4:30pm Po’ Boys, U, 9pm TGIF @ Reﬁnery karaoke The Reﬁnery, C, 5:30pm stage CG Productions presents classes & workshops RockStar Karaoke featurHe and She Krannert Center for the Lighting, Camera Setting, ing Matt Fear Performing Arts, U, Posing & Love Senator’s Bar & Grill, Sa7:30pm, $8-$15 University of Illinois Arbo- voy, 9pm Champaign Park District retum, U, 4pm stage Youth Theatre Presents: Up the Down Staircase SATURDAY 3 He and She Virginia Theatre, C, 7pm, Krannert Center for the live music $7 Performing Arts, U, Live Jazz 7:30pm, $8-$15 museum exhibit Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 7pm Champaign Park District Champaign 150th AnniJazz/folk artist O’Brien in Youth Theatre Presents: versary Historical Exhibit concert under dome Up the Down Staircase Illinois Terminal, C, 4pm Parkland College, C, 3pm, $3 Virginia Theatre, C, 7pm, $7

museum exhibit Champaign 150th Anniversary Historical Exhibit Illinois Terminal, C, 4pm “Korean Funerary Figures: Companions for the Journey to the Other World” Spurlock Museum, U, 11pm

game-playing Chess Club for Kids Urbana Free Library, U, 4pm

volunteer UC Books to Prisoners work session Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 2pm Wesley Spring Clean-up Wesley-United Methodist Church & Wesley Foundation, U, 8am

kids & families Environmental Center Open Homer Lake Forest Preserve Environmental Education Center, Homer, 10am Dollmaking for Kids Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 10am, $70-$75 Kids Natural Arts and Crafts Playshops Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 10am, $16 Kids Yoga with Kathryn Fitzgerald Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 11:30am, $12 DIY Nano Day and Family Egg Drop Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, C, 1pm

mind/body/spirit Yoga Fundamentals Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 10am, $12 Group Meditation and Spiritual Discourse Ananda Liina Yoga & Meditation Center, U, 5pm

SUNDAY 4 live music Brunch with Panache Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 10am Live Irish Music with Emerald Rum Blind Pig Co., The, C, 5:30pm

Live music at Carmon’s Carmon’s Restaurant, C, 5:30pm Tom and Matt Turino Iron Post, U, 7pm

karaoke Rock Band Sundays Hosted by MC Remy Bentley’s Pub, C, 8pm

open mic Anything Goes Open Mic Night with Jeremy Harper Memphis on Main, C, 8:30pm

stage Open Stage Red Herring Coffeehouse, U, 7:30pm Drag Show Chester Street, C, 10pm, $4

museum exhibit Champaign 150th Anniversary Historical Exhibit Illinois Terminal, C, 4pm “Korean Funerary Figures: Companions for the Journey to the Other World” Spurlock Museum, U, 11pm

recreation Sunday Morning Bird Walks Anita Purves Nature Center, U, 7:30am

game-playing Trivia Night at The Blind Pig Brewery The Blind Pig Brewery, C, 7pm

kids & families Open Gym Basketball Champaign County Brookens Administration Center, U, 1pm, $1

mind/body/spirit Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Amanda Reagan Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 1pm, $12 Hatha Flow Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 3:30pm, $12 Prenatal Yoga with Tami Mor Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 5:15pm, $12

faith Easter “Son-Rise” Service Wesley-United Methodist

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FOOLSTRAVAGANZA!

Canopy Club 708 S. Goodwin Ave., U Thursday, April 1 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $7 It’s become my personal goal to see Good Luck Jane in concert (like a fool, I missed them when they opened for Lucky Boys Confusion). So when I heard they’d be coming back, my heart thanked life for second chances. Though they’re performing with a mix of bands, some I’ve never heard of before, I still expect to have a rocking time and won’t cry (much) when I part with my $7 at the door. — Tolu Taiwo, Community Assistant Editor

DOCHA CHAMBER MUSIC

Cakes on Walnut 1311 N. Walnut St., C. Friday, April 2 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. If there are three things I love, it’s cupcakes, chamber music and free events. Needless to say, I’ll be there. —Jeanine Russell, Food & Drink Editor

YARN ‘N YAK

Rantoul Public Library 106 W. Flessner Ave., Rantoul Thursday, April 1 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. One day last fall, I was bored and decided to curb the problem with a nice trip to the craft store to find an activity. What I came out with was a crotchet book, a needle and some blue and brown yarn. And now, more than a year later, I still only have one foot worth of a scarf, so I’m looking for a little extra push to get my scarf finished. This looked like the perfect fit! — Emily Carlson, Music Editor

RUST BELT

The Clark Bar 207 W. Clark St., C Friday, April 2 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm Free During this, the high holy season of Lent, what better way to spend your Good Friday then watching a folk band? I know you’re not supposed to eat meat on Good Friday, but I’m a wild man who can’t be tamed, so I’m going to order a big fat hamburger at the concert. That’s the type of uncaged animal I am; I can also make Redbox pop out a dvd just by punching it. — Matt Carey, Movies & TV Editor

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Champaign 150th Anniversary Historical Exhibit Illinois Terminal, C, 4pm “Korean Funerary Figures: Companions for the Journey to the Other World” Spurlock Museum, U, 11pm

Paul Faber hosts Dragon Karaoke The Clark Bar, C, 9pm CG Productions presents RockStar Karaoke featuring DJ Switch Bentley’s Pub, C, 9:30pm Rockstar Karaoke Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 10pm

Boltini TNT with Cara Maurizi and Tanino Boltini Lounge, C, 7pm WPGU presents Trivia Diner hosted by Fishing With Dynamite Canopy Club, U, 7pm

GAS (Games After School) Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 4pm Trivia with Evan and Monte Bentley’s Pub, C, 7pm Board Game Night Radio Maria, C, 10:30pm

open mic This Iz US Tuesday Highdive, C, 9pm, $5 Open Mic Night hosted by Mike Ingram Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm

literary Red Herring Fiction Workshop Channing-Murray Foundation, U, 7:30pm

social issues Understanding, Treating Anxiety Parkland College, C, 12pm

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Figures: Companions for the Journey to the Other World” Spurlock Museum, U, 11pm

lectures Diversity and Democracy Conference Illini Union, U Celebrating African Women Writers: Lorado Taft Lectureship Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 2pm “Ethics and Climate Change” Levis Faculty Center/Visitor’s Center, U, 7:30pm

recreation Graduate Student Mixer at the Alumni Center Alice Campbell Alumni Center, U, 5pm

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Pokemon Fan Club Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 5:30pm Euchre Tournament Po’ Boys, U, 7:30pm Bingo karaoke Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, 9:30pm CG Productions presents Screwball Trivia Night RockStar Karaoke featur- Radio Maria, C, 11pm ing DJ Switch The Corner Tavern, Monti- volunteer cello, 8pm Community Connections International Karaoke & Outreach Group hosted by Paul Faber Urbana-Champaign InV. Picasso, U, 9pm dependent Media Center, U, 6pm

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Girls’ Night Chabad Center for Jewish Life, C, 8pm

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He and She Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, $8-$15 Dance and Music from Guinea, West Africa Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, $10, $7 seniors, $4 students

Core Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 12pm, $12 Hatha Flow Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 5:30pm, $12 Candlelight Yoga with Kim Morin Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 7pm, $12

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Grad Students & Professionals Bible Study University Baptist Church, C, 7pm

Storyshop at the Branch Douglass Branch Library, C, 10:30am

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« VENUES OF CU » AROMA CAFÉ 118 N. Neil, C. 356-3200 ASSEMBLY HALL 1800 S. First, C. 3335000 BACARO 113 N. Walnut, C. 3986982 BARFLY 120 N. Neil, C. 352-9756 BAR LOUIE 510 E. John, C. 328-3700 THE BLIND PIG 120 N. Walnut, C. 3981532 BENTLEY’S PUB 419 N. Neil, C. 359-7977 BOARDMAN’S ART THEATRE 126 W. Church St., C. 355-0068 BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC 802 W. Town Center Blvd, C. 351-9011 IT’S BROTHERS BAR & GRILL 613 E. Green, C. 328-5531 BOLTINI LOUNGE 211 N. Neil, C. 378-8001 THE BRASS RAIL 15 E. University, C. 352-7512 BUNNY’S TAVERN 119 W. Water Street, U. 367-8175 CAFÉ KOPI 109 N. Walnut, C. 359-4266 CAFFE PARADISO 801 S. Lincoln Ave., U. 384-6066 THE CANOPY CLUB 708 S. Goodwin Ave, U. 367-3140 CINEMA GALLERY 120 West Main, U. 367-3711 CHESTER STREET BAR 63 E. Chester, C. 356-5607 THE CLYBOURNE 706 S. Sixth, C. 383-1008 CURTIS ORCHARD 3902 S. Duncan, C. 359-5565 EARLY AMERICAN MUSEUM 600 N. Lombard, Mahomet. 586-2612 E’LLUSIONS 207 W. Clark, C. 781-0504 EMBASSY TAVERN & GRILL 114 S. Race Street, U. 384-9526 ESQUIRE LOUNGE 106 N. Walnut, C. 398-5858 FALLON’S ICE HOUSE 703 N. Prospect, C. 3985760 FARREN’S PUB & EATERY 308 N. Randolph, C. 359-6977 FIRE HAUS

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344-7608 THE OFFICE II 302 S. Country Fair Dr., C. 398-6332 OPENSOURCE ART 12 E. Washington, C. PAGES FOR ALL AGES 1201 Savo Plaza, Savoy. 3517243 PARKLAND COLLEGE THEATRE 2400 West Bradley Ave, C. 351-2528 RADIO MARIA 119 N Walnut, C. 3987729 RADMAKER’S BILLIARD AND SPORTS BAR 4 E. Holden, Tolono. 4853531 RANTOUL THEATER 914 Arends Boulevard, Rantoul. 892-1121 ROCK’S 25 E. Springfield, C. 359-2660 ROSE BOWL TAVERN 106 N. Race Street, U. 367-7031 SILVERCREEK RESTAURANT 402 N. Race Street, U. 328-3402 SOMA ULTRA LOUNGE 320 N. Neil, C. 3597662 SPRINGER CULTURAL CENTER 301 N. Randolph, C. 398-2376 SPURLOCK MUSEUM 600 S. Gregory, U. 3332360 THE STATION THEATRE 223 N. Broadway, U. 384-4000 STATION 211 211 E. Green, C. 367-9915 TODD & JOHNS 201 N. Broadway Ave, U. 3670904 TRACKS SPORTS BAR AND NIGHTCLUB 116 N Chestnut, C. 3558595 TUMBLE INN TAVERN 302 S. Neil, C. 356-0012 UNIVERSITY YMCA 1001 S. Wright, C. 217-337-1500 URBANA CIVIC CENTER 108 East Water St., U. 384-2375 VIRGINIA THEATRE 203 W. Park, C. 356-9053 WIND WATER AND LIGHT GALLERY 10 E. Main, C. 378-8586 ZORBA’S RESTAURANT 627 E. Green, C. 344-0710

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any people have heard of the Kama Sutra, an ancient sex and love manual translated from Sanskrit, which describes a variety of erotic sexual positions designed to enhance lovemaking. Few know that the Kama Sutra actually integrated the beauty and necessity of understanding sex and love with other aspects of cultural proficiency, promoting skill development in music, singing, lovemaking, the sciences, magic, games, conversation and chemistry. This week, “Doin’ It Well” decided to offer some examples from the Kama Sutra to help our readers continue to develop as sexual beings. Explicit IS Appropriate and Needed

Some might think describing explicit sexual acts in a “how to” style sex column is inappropriate. Here at “Doin’ It Well,” we disagree! In fact, we believe the more outlets we have to learn about respectful, healthy, compassionate sexual interactions, the less power and influence other sources of sexual “erotica” (aka, porn) will have. Often images or models of explicit sexuality are lacking or are sex negative. Giving people other available options for viewing and conceptualizing sexual behaviors is an important step in forming a sexually healthier society. Kama Context

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other is bent (knee pressed into partner’s chest, or out to the side) while being penetrated. Splitting of the bamboo: The woman (or man) lies back, places one leg on his/her lover’s shoulder and stretches the other leg out straight. » Turning Position: When the penetrating partner turns around while not withdrawing from their lover, it is called “turning,” and it takes practice. There are many books, videos and manuals available that claim to show positions of the Kama Sutra. Some are better than others. The benefit of newer versions of this old text is the removal of sexist ideas or language. On the other hand, important aspects of foreplay, connection and communication can be brushed over. One video we like is “The Better Sex Guide to the Kama Sutra” by the Sinclair Intimacy Institute. It’s for straight couples, however.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES

(March 21-April 19)

I’m worried about your ability to sneak and fake and dissemble. These skills seem to have atrophied in you. To quote Homer Simpson, “You couldn’t fool your own mother on the foolingest day of your life with an electrified fooling machine!” Please, Aries, jump back into the gameplaying, BS-dispensing routine the rest of us are caught up in. APRIL FOOL! Everything I just said was a filthy lie. In fact, I admire the candor and straightforwardness you’ve been cultivating. My only critique is that maybe you could take some of the edge off it. Try telling the raw truth with more relaxed grace.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

You’ll probably dream of falling off a cliff, or plunging out of a hot-air balloon, or skydiving without a parachute. I’m very disappointed in your unconscious mind’s decision to expose yourself to such unpleasant experiences, even if they are pretend. APRIL FOOL! I told you a halftruth. While it is likely that you will dream of diving off a mountaintop or tumbling out of a hot-air balloon or flying through the big sky without a parachute, your unconscious mind has arranged it so that you will land softly and safely in a giant pile of foam padding and feathers next to a waterfall whose roaring flow is singing your name. Despite the apparent inconvenience in the first part of the dream, you will be taken care of by the end.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)

On the Ghost Hunters TV program, paranormal researchers investigate places that are thought to be haunted by supernatural entities. One commercial for the show urges us, the viewers, to “Get fluent in fear!” That exhortation happens to be perfect advice for you, Gemini. APRIL FOOL! I lied. This is not at all a good time for you to get fluent in fear. But more than that. It’s actually a momentous time to get un-fluent in fear. You have an unprecedented opportunity to stop casually exposing yourself to anxiety-inducing influences. You have amazing power to shut down that place in your imagination where you generate your scary fantasies. The conquest of your fears could be at hand!

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)

Your gambling chakra is conspiring with your inner roughneck to pull a fast one on your dignity chakra and your inner wuss. If they get away with their scheme you may find yourself having ridiculous yet holy fun in high places. And I wouldn’t be surprised if in the course of these hijinks, your spirit guides channeled some holistic karma into the part of your psychic anatomy that we in the consciousness business call your “spiritual orgy button.” APRIL FOOL! Sorry if that sounded a bit esoteric. I was invoking some faux shamanic jargon in the hope of bypassing your rational mind and tricking you into experiencing a fizzy, buoyant altered state, which would be an excellent tonic for both your mental and physical health.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)

“I eat pressure for breakfast,” says Leo-born James Cameron, director of Avatar and Titanic, the two highest grossing films ever made. Like many in your tribe, he has a very high opinion of himself. “Anybody can be a father or a husband,” he told his fourth wife Linda Hamilton. “There are only five people in the world who can do what I do, and I’m going for that.” He’s your role model. APRIL FOOL! I lied. While I do urge you to focus intensely on the quality or talent that’s most special about you, I strongly discourage you from neglecting your more ordinary roles. In Cameron’s case, I’d advise him to start working on his next fantastic project but also spiff up his skills as a husband and father.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Do NOT, under any circumstances, express your anger at the mainstream media by taking a baseball bat into a superstore full of electronic gear and smashing 32 TV sets. Keep it to a minimum of 15 sets, please! APRIL FOOL! I lied. I definitely don’t recommend that you smash any TVs with a baseball bat. However, you do have permission to bash and smash things in your imagination. In fact I

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encourage it. Engaging in a fantasy of breaking inanimate objects that symbolize what oppresses you will shatter a certain mental block that desperately needs shattering.

LIBRA

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by Matt Jones

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

As I studied your astrological data, a curious vision popped into my mind’s eye. I saw a scene of a perky possum in a superhero costume giving you a tray of red jello covered with marshmallows, gumdrops, and chocolate kisses. And I knew immediately that it was a prime metaphor for your destiny right now. APRIL FOOL! I lied, sort of. Your imminent future may feature an unlikely offering from an unexpected source, but that offering will simply be like red jello from a possum -- with no superhero costume, and no marshmallows, gumdrops, or chocolate kisses.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

I sincerely hope that 2010 will be the year you stop worshiping Satan for good. Luckily, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to get that worthy project in gear. Despite the odd pleasures your twisted devotion to the Evil One seems to bring you, it actually undermines your ability to get what you want. The ironic fact of the matter is that pure unrepentant selfishness -- the kind that Satan celebrates -- is the worst possible way to achieve your selfish goals. APRIL FOOL! I know you don’t really worship Satan. I was just hoping to jolt you into considering my real desire for you, which is to achieve your selfish goals by cultivating more unselfishness.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

According to Uncyclopedia.com, Riding the Snake is a book co-authored by Oscar Wilde and Jesus Christ in 1429 B.C. If you can find a copy, I strongly suggest you read it. You could really use some help in taming the unruly kundalini that has been whipping you around. APRIL FOOL! I lied. There is no such ancient book. But that doesn’t change the fact that you’d really benefit from getting more control over your instinctual energy. I’d love to see your libidinous power be more thoroughly harnessed in behalf of your creative expression.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Supermodel Selita Ebanks is your role model. In accordance with the astrological omens, I recommend that you arrange for the kind of special treatment she enjoys as she’s preparing for a runway show. That means getting five stylists to work for hours every day perfecting every aspect of your physical appearance. Please make sure they apply no less than 20 layers of makeup to your butt. APRIL FOOL! I lied. The omens say this is not a good time to obsess on your outer beauty. They do suggest, however, that attending to your inner beauty would be smart. So please do the equivalent of getting 20 layers of makeup applied to your soul’s butt.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Would it be a wise idea for you to stage your own kidnapping and demand ransom money for your release? Should you appear on a reality TV show that will expose your intimate secrets to millions of viewers? Could you get your spiritual evolution back on track by joining a religious cult? APRIL FOOL! The questions I just posed were terrible! They were irrelevant to the destiny you should be shaping for yourself. But they were provocative, and may therefore be the nudge you need to get smarter about formulating your choices. It has never been more important than it is right now for you to ask yourself good questions.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)

It’s an excellent time to demonstrate how strong and brave and indomitable you are. I suggest you carry out some heroic feat, like lying on a bed of nails while someone puts heavy concrete blocks all over your body, then uses a sledgehammer to smash those blocks. APRIL FOOL! What I just said is only half true. While it’s an excellent time to prove your mettle, there are far more constructive ways to do it than lying on a bed of nails. For example, you could try shaking off a bad influence that chronically saps your energy.

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1 Big-eyed bird 4 Addis ___, Ethiopia 9 “___ and Abner” (old radio comedy) 12 “Well, ___-di-dah!” 13 He followed George 15 “___ Few Dollars More” 16 Appetizer of bread, tomatoes and olive oil* 18 Wading bird in hieroglyphics 19 “Bless you” preceder 20 Super ending? 21 Nine-digit IDs 22 Morning brew* 26 D.C. clock setting 29 Burt Reynolds co-star DeLuise 30 Toothpaste holder 31 Present add-ons 33 Buster? 36 Hides in the shadows 39 Where the 2010 Winter Olympics was held* 42 Church council 43 Totally uncool 44 Half of 62-across 45 Potting need 47 Constricting snake 49 “Akeelah and the ___” 50 Actress in 1997’s “Jackie Brown”* 55 Sound like a heavy smoker 56 Most common word in English 57 1998 Edwin McCain hit 61 “___ boy!” 62 Celeb couple in tabloids* 65 Depilatory brand 66 “Who, me?” response 67 Taint 68 Armenia, once: abbr. 69 “At Last” singer James and namesakes 70 Peak ___

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1 Exile island 2 “Unwrapped” host Summers 3 “Not gonna happen” 4 Fastest Finger options on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” 5 Scrooge’s word 6 “___ you insane?!” 7 Traditional cloth dyeing technique 8 ___ God (natural disaster) 9 Seafood restaurant cover 10 Pee 11 Former New York congressman Eric in a March 2010 scandal 14 Gold purity unit 15 Handshake alternative 17 Cry convulsively 23 Long times to wait 24 “___ and the Night Visitors” 25 “Star Trek” role 26 Dies down 27 Ellen DeGeneres’s role in “Finding Nemo” 28 Mary-Kate, to Ashley 32 Stuck firmly with one’s opinion 34 Co. whose mascot is Nipper 35 Meal with fries and a drink 37 “The ___ Runner” 38 Fill to excess 40 Beatnik’s assent 41 Kings of ___ 46 Allow to pass 48 Grenoble goodbyes 50 Cereal aisle ingredients 51 Hotel postings 52 “Schoolhouse Rock” magic number 53 Take advantage of the buffet 54 The largest share 58 Nice wheels 59 ___ B’rith 60 “My Name Is ___” 63 Big paper, for short 64 “We all ___ little mad sometimes” (quote from “Psycho”)

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by MICHAEL COULTER

My Favorite holiday Baseball’s Opening Day is finally here It’s nice that a person doesn’t necessarily have to be good at something to enjoy it. If you’ve ever been to a karaoke bar, you’ve probably seen the absolute worst-case scenario when it comes to such a thing. My thing like that is baseball. I played when I was a kid, and I still look back on those days longingly, even though the only word that could describe my play was “unspectacular.” I practiced baseball every day, yet I still had the quickness and dexterity of a young Steven Hawking. I read about baseball every night, but it didn’t enable me to throw much more than 50 mph. I watched every game that was on TV, and still I never took to having the seams of a baseball embedded into my rib cage. Even now, I still love baseball; it’s just that now I love it a lot more when someone else is doing it.

more opportunities throughout the summer to make up for it. Eventually, it becomes like a soap opera. You have to tune in every day to see what’s going to happen. Heroes become villains, and vice versa. I can love a player enough to buy a shirt with his name on the back and then refer to him as “the stupid bastard who lost the game for us” all in the same week. I will yell at the TV, and I will punch the radio. I will call my dad three times a day to make sure he’s doing the same thing. He usually is, by the way. I may not necessarily be the most fun guy for some people to hang around with during baseball season, but that’s probably true all year around. There’s really no reason to blame it all on baseball. This year has quite a lot of extra stuff to watch besides just the games. Steroids will once again be a concern. Mark McGwire, the ex-Cardinal slugger, is now the batting coach for his old team. He finally sucked it up and admitted he took steroids during his career. He said he was sorry, and now he’s back in the game. Sure, the clubhouse may be a I don’t know what kind of strength program little grumpy and a visible testicle he has planned, but if the current players can manage to follow his very specific may be harder to come by than training regime, I fully expect St. Louis to a buffalo nickel, but we all must have a team of terminators on the field every day. Sure, the clubhouse may be a sacrifice for the game. little grumpy and a visible testicle may be This is why Opening Day has become my fa- harder to come by than a buffalo nickel, but we vorite holiday of the year. It’s probably not really all must sacrifice for the game. considered a holiday, but it should be. ChristAs far as I can tell in baseball, if you screw up, mas takes what, about a month? You shop, all you need to do is say you’re sorry. In fact, the wrap, talk about Jesus and Santa Claus, and baseball fans and writers seem to demand it. it’s over. Easter? Hide a few eggs, see a bunny, First the player must admit wrongdoing in as picture Jesus on a cross, and you’re moving on. great a detail as he is capable of. This gives us It’s basically about a day. Both are fine holidays, something to talk about. He must then become but the opening day of baseball offers so much emotional and say he is sorry. This gives us more. Once it begins in early April, you’re cel- something to judge about. At this point, it apebrating until November. That’s seven months pears to be over. A few of those fancier writers or so of celebrating. Fine, only one team really may question their motives and sincerity for a celebrates in the end, but baseball fans quickly few days, but the rest of us will simply let it go. learn the art of celebrating, because their team Honestly, I wish I could be more critical of the still has a slight chance of celebrating more system, but deep down inside, I don’t even care at a later time. It doesn’t take much to make that much. I care about the game far more than us happy. I care about the fellas playing it. So, the beginning of the season is only a few I’m especially looking forward to Opening Day this year. The crappier the winter, the greater short days away. For the rest of the summer, baseball season seems. If this is actually true, there will always be something on television. it should be one awesome year for baseball. I’ll There will always be a reason to go out and take the day off of work this year, since Open- have a couple of beers. There will be a reason ing Day of baseball is still not recognized as an to really analyze the sports page. If I’m not near actual holiday — that sort of makes it better. a TV, I will listen to the radio. If there’s no radio, I’ll get together with a few buddies, have a hot I will check game updates on my phone. I will dog and a couple of beers, and begin settling in become kind of a dickhead, and I will blame it for the long haul. That’s what nice: even if your on baseball. See, this game gives just as much team loses on the first day, they still have 161 as it gets, and I can’t wait to get started.

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