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Community: Look for an interview with the LGBT director Leslie Morrow on Friday and “A Day in the Life” on Saturday.
Hippest Hypnotist Show! Join hypnotist Tom DeLuca at the Virginia Theatre for the Hippest Hypnotist Show from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Art: Not sure what to expect from the yoga classes at Krannert Art Museum? Read about Margaret Carrigan’s experience.
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Movies: Craving to go to the theaters? Look for a review of Terminator 4 and Night at the Museum 2 to be up on Saturday.
Summer Camp Music Festival Chillicothe’s Three Sisters Park hosts three days of music from artists like moe., Umphrey’s McGee and Girl Talk. Friday’s music starts at 11 a.m. and lasts until 3:30 a.m.
Music: Stay tuned for a venue profile of the Iron Post on Wednesday.
Girl Talk performs at the Canopy Club, 2008, buzz file photo
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The New-Gazette Film Series
West African Dance Class
Life Drawing Group
The Sound of Music will be screened at the Virginia Theatre at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is $5.
The Channing-Murray Foundation hosts this weekly dance and workout session with Djibril Camara from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The fee is $10 for students and $12 for the general public.
Boneyard Pottery’s Monday Evening Life Drawing Group will meet for informal, non-instructional drawing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $7.
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Join the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society for stargazing at Hallbeck Park from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Telescopes will be provided for this free event.
DJ LEGTWO spins funk, soul and underground hip-hop from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Boltini Lounge.
e d i t o r ’ s n o t e by Tommy Trafton It’s interesting hearing from people who only know you through a certain public lens. I’ve gotten some interesting e-mails in response to my editor’s notes, and it’s strange to hear their interpretation of me based solely on what I write. This made me realize how dishonest my writing can be. I admit it, not everything I’ve filled this space with has been completely true, and what I write may or may not be exactly who I am…(sorry for the creepy use of ellipses). In a previous editor’s note, I mentioned watching Disney’s Robin Hood all the way through on YouTube. Of course, I got a desperate e-mail response from someone who has been trying www.the217.com
to watch the whole film on YouTube as well but couldn’t find part five or six of the film. They begged me to tell them where to find the missing scenes. As it turns out, that part of the movie isn’t even posted on YouTube, meaning of course, that I never actually watched the whole thing online. It’s not that I lied, I just embellished things to prove my point. But I really got that person’s hopes up. I’ve never really been the most public person. I mean, if I really wanted to, I could fill this space with the top 10 reasons why I’m not a fan of Of Montreal, how I got angry at a friend a couple weeks ago or why I recently changed my favorite color to purple from red. I could post my relationship status on Facebook, take the “what Pokemon is most like you?” quiz and post the results on everyone’s wall and update my location
on Twitter every half hour so absolutely anyone can find me wherever I go. But the fact that I’m most like a Charmander at Subway at noon according to Facebook and Twitter really doesn’t say a lot about me, and if someone made assumptions of who I am based on that, I’d hope they’d be confused if they actually got to know me in person. Of course, this doesn’t justify my dishonest editor’s notes, but it’s interesting how strongly we rely on public spaces such as Facebook and blogs and whatnot as a means of getting to know people and even more concerning how easy it is to project a misrepresentation of oneself through these spaces. In response to the Robin Hood fan, though, sorry for getting your hopes up. I’ll be more real from now on. Promise.
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Likes & Gripes Matt Harlan Art Director Goodbyes/hellos It’s hard saying goodbye, and as the collegiate period in my life ends, “goodbye” has become an indisputable reality. As the outgoing art director for the buzz, I would like to, instead of saying goodbye, propose to you a series of hellos: Hello 1: Hello, America: In exactly one week, I will be departing on a bicycle trip across the country with the Illini 4000, an organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for cancer research. This means saying hello to 22 fellow riders who I will get to know very well and hello to a nomadic existence full of daily challenges. Hello 2: Hello, Mr. Clean: Another dimension of my transition from young adulthood to adulthood will be expressed externally, via trading in my mop-top of adolescence for a shiny, accountable adult rotunda. Hello 3: Hello, Design World: I’ve truly enjoyed these last two years here at the buzz. I’ve made some really good friends and positive steps forward in my design career. I can’t wait to say hello to new opportunities for myself and for buzz magazine, soon to have a new art director brimming with ideas.
Kate Lamy Designer GRIPES 1. Not having sufficient room to gripe the amount of gripes in my life right now: Come on now. 2. Matt Harlan: Thanks for taking up so much space, man. Oh, and have a good bike ride. MAY 21 – MAY 27 09
food & drink The Toasted Bean offers a multitude of options by Sabrina Santucci
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he Toasted Bean, on 706 Sixth St., opened its doors this past Monday, May 11. This newly renovated, open-air café hopes to attract students with its specialty coffee and freshly baked goods. The Toasted Bean also features an array of breakfast sandwiches served all day. These delicious breakfast sandwiches are made all-natural with your choice of egg, cheese, sausage or bacon. Already, students have told manager Jane Bailie that the breakfast sandwiches rival those of major fast-food chains. Opening at 7 a.m. during the week and 10 a.m. on weekends, The Toasted Bean features a comfy, relaxed atmosphere for students. “The decor is cute and the atmosphere is definitely inviting,” said Megan Jones, a sophomore in kinesiology. Patrons can choose from a wide variety of different coffee and tea. In addition to their signature Colombian-blend coffee, they feature a new coffee flavor daily. The open-air café also offers many other drinks, including espresso, flavored lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, Italian soda and smoothies. A selection of baked
goods, including freshly baked cinnamon rolls, various breads and cupcakes, is also available. Not only does The Toasted Bean meet breakfast needs but the café also serves lunch and dinner daily until 9 p.m. The “you build it” pizza, a personal pan size with your choice of sauce and toppings, has been popular among students. BBQ, Hawaiian and chicken alfredo are just a few of the tasty pizza choices. “I recommend the Illini Margherita Pizza,” advised Brian Livingston, a graduate student in business. Café-goers can also order from their selection of salads, paninis and soups. In addition, The Toasted Bean serves liquor and beer during all business hours. The café also has unbeatable prices for their appetizing meals and delicious specialty coffee drinks. It has a cozy atmosphere that is sure to gain popularity among students. Lunch time and happy hour have been busy at The Toasted Bean. Bailie said she wants students to know that “we are open in the morning and serve our entire menu all day.” The Toasted Bean is a fresh alternative and unique addition to Campustown.
The Toasted Bean in The Clybourne. Photo by Ross Topol
Advice from Seed to Skillet buzz offers a holistic guide to herbs by Aaron Geiger With today’s advent of entire networks, stores and product lines devoted to foodies, it’s easy to get caught up in the middle of trying to copy a recipe right off of television. But we risk passing by the entire experience of food when we do just that. Here’s a tip: Experiment with your food. What’s one of the best ways to get close to your food? Grow it! What’s one of the easiest things to grow? Herbs! Fresh herbs are wonderfully efficient conveyor belts of taste; they are compact doses of flavor that can accentuate or harmonize with the flavor of anything, including something benign such as chicken or tofu, or they can mask or develop wild game, strong fish and less desirous cuts of meat. Many people may not bother to use herbs out of fear of ruining a dish or because of the price (it’s three bucks for a sprig of rosemary at the supermarket), but when we try growing our own herbs, we can find ourselves with an overabundance of samples. It’s quite easy to saturate a huge flowerpot with more mint than you’ll ever want — even after making 100 mint juleps for your friends while watching the Kentucky Derby. The key to experimenting is this: Take only very small samples of your food, and pair the individual bites with different combinations and strengths
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of herbs. It’s easy to shake off a distasteful bite instead of an entire meal. It doesn’t matter if you have a tiny high-rise apartment over Green Street or a full-blown ranch in Rantoul — herbs take up very little space, and some of them are very hardy. In fact, more than a few of them could become summertime pests if not contained. As I begin this year’s herb garden, the following plants are some of my keepers. I must also note that my dill managed to seed the surrounding soil last year and has already started growing! I started by growing some very pungent delights: rosemary, four types of basil, two types of mint, sage and epazote. I tried to pick very regionally distinct plants. I had success with them overall and probably saved more than 100 dollars in hypothetical supermarket herbs. I make no allusions to lack of gardening expertise, but it’s all about the learning experience, right?
Rosemary This evergreen grows slowly and is so aromatic that you can smell it a good distance away. I bought mine as a seedling, and that really seemed to help the time pass. There is a magnificent difference between fresh rosemary and dried. I actually killed my plant over the winter by bringing it inside, but
during the entire growing season of last year, I managed to get a few good stalks for cooking while keeping the plant healthy. In bare basics, I gave the needles a few good chops and seasoned my chicken and red potatoes. Nothing original, but the food took on a new dimension from a previous, bland version. It’s also a wonderful herb to have handy in the cold weather and will make your kitchen smell delightfully seasonal.
Basil I planted lemon, purple ruffle, globe and Siam strains, and all of them grew really well in this climate. I put them in a huge plastic barrel, and they all grew equally well. The purple ruffle basil in particular is a real treat — it has a bit of spice to it, and not only is it a dark velvety purple but the leaves are rippled, and they look wonderfully unique. I would take a roll of the leaves, cut them in a “chiffonade” style and put them on top of a nice saffron risotto. The yellow and purple were wonderful contrasts and kept the taste of Italy on the tongue.
Mint This is a plant that can get out of control really fast. It grows roots on the ends of the stalks and can “walk” from container to container, or rapidly
consume the undergrowth. I sampled regular mint and chocolate mint, and again, I found that one mint plant made more mint than I would ever use. Honestly, how much mint do you eat?
Sage This is another herb that you probably won’t use that much unless you like to burn it in rituals or aromatize your domicile. I used my sage on wrapped meats, rubs and sausages. It grew steadily here, but I lost all four of my plants when I moved them indoors for the winter. They’re silvery light green and beautiful and dry well into bundles for burning or smoking.
Epazote Have you ever tried to cook Tex-Mex or Mexicanstyle dishes and noticed that they were missing something? It’s possible it was epazote — a hardy herb that originated from Central America but seems to grow amazingly well (too well, I would venture) during the summer here. It’s hard to describe the taste; there’s nothing in the world like it. It also was used as a powerful folk remedy to rid humans and animals of digestive worms if that tells you anything. I used it with chorizo, bean soups and spicy sauces and found a taste that I had been missing for years in my own cooking.
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This Garage Sale is for the Dogs Humane Society hosts 25th annual garage sale this weekend By Kerry Doyle
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gnoring the loud sound of dogs barking and unlatching the cage, Debby Borg crouches down to hook a leash onto a Welsh-terrier mix and let him out for a short walk. Myles has been staying at the Champaign County Humane Society since March 27, and Borg, who has been volunteering at the Humane Society for the last five years, is the first volunteer to let him out today. She has stopped in for just a quick visit before heading out to the Champaign County Fairgrounds, where even more volunteers are gathered. This weekend is the Champaign County Humane Society’s 25th Annual Garage Sale, a fundraiser that Borg has been a big part of during her time volunteering. “I’ll probably spend around 70 hours there this year,” Borg said, which is actually less than she put in last year. Several volunteers, Borg included, take vacation time from their regular jobs in order to help with this fundraiser every year. The garage sale didn’t used to be so large and time-consuming. “It actually started as a typical garage sale at somebody’s house,” said Mare Payne, the volunteer coordinator of the annual sale. “They made $1,000 and thought they hit the jackpot.” Over the years, however, and with continued support from the community, the sale has been able to move from a personal garage to a small
rented space in downtown Champaign and eventually into Kesler Hall at the fairgrounds, where it has been held for the last 15 years. It is the CCHS’s second largest annual fundraiser and is usually responsible for contributing around $35,000 to the CCHS’s annual budget. “It’s a significant fundraiser, but compared to the rest of the shelter’s budget, it’s still pretty small,” Payne said. “Our annual budget is between $700,000 and $800,000 a year, so these fundraisers sound like a lot of money, but they’re just a small fraction of what we need on an annual basis to fund all our operations,” said Mary “Tief” Tiefenbrunn, the executive director of the Champaign County Humane Society. “The shelter gets no government support,” Payne said. The CCHS is totally dependent on donations and grants, so money that comes in from fundraisers such as the annual garage sale go into the CCHS’s general operating fund. This fund, in turn, pays for everything from salaries to building upkeep and supplies for the animals. The sale starts at 7 a.m., Borg said, but you can expect to see a line by at least 6:30 a.m. “Last year, we came out and were stamping hands and collecting money at 6:15,” Borg said so that the line could flow smoothly come 7 a.m. Once you do get through the doors, expect to see dozens of different sections to shop in, with
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everything from small appliances and baby supplies, to clothing, arts and crafts, and even a Christmas section. Head over to the 25th Annual Garage Sale this weekend to find great bargains and hidden treasures while supporting a good, local cause. With great bargains and hidden treasures, you should head out to the 25th Annual Garage Sale
this weekend to support a good cause and see what you can find. The garage sale will be held 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. There will be a $2 entry fee from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday only and a $3 bag sale that will start at 3 p.m. Saturday.
Catering to the Community Cakes on Walnut serves up a trendy atmosphere in downtown Champaign by Amanda Cornish Portable. Trendy. Delicious. Little else can be asked of a dessert. Add a dash of coffee bar, stir in some cocktails and let sit in a trendy environment and you have the recipe for Champaign’s cupcake bakery, Cakes on Walnut. “Traveling around, we noticed cupcakes were becoming trendy in big cities,” said Amanda Bates, who owns Cakes on Walnut with her sister, Trisha Bates. The two got their idea from a cupcake bakery in Vancouver and decided to bring the idea to Champaign. While Cakes on Walnut has a fun, light-hearted atmosphere, there’s more to this business than just flour and sugar. “When we opened, we sort of raised the bar for downtown businesses,” said Bates, referring to the style and quality provided at Cakes on Walnut. Located at 114 N. Walnut St. between The Blind Pig and Esquire Lounge, Cakes on Walnut features a delectable array of tasty cupcakes that aren’t too sweet — each is topped with addictingly fluffy www.the217.com
buttercream frosting. The shop also serves coffee and cocktails, served up from their inside bar and dining room or their covered outdoor seating area. Some of the more adventurous flavors include margarita, a lime cake with tequila and Triple Sec buttercream and green sugar-and-salt sprinkles, and Mexican hot chocolate, a cinnamon cake with chocolate cinnamon chili pepper buttercream and sugared marshmallows. Of course, for those who just can’t resist an old favorite, classic flavors such as chocolate and vanilla bean are available.
To know exactly what they’re serving each day, you’ll have to stop in for yourself. All the recipes are original and made from scratch. The shop is host to events such as Cupcake Bingo on Wednesdays and the “Cupcakes Make People Happy Hour” featuring onedollar cupcakes with the purchase of a Photo by Amanda Cornish cocktail. Bates understands that being part of a community isn’t just about opening your business’s doors; it’s about working to create a better city. She wants to “make downtown continue to feel like a destination spot to come,” not just for nightlife but for eating, shopping and living.
The sisters, both University of Illinois alumnae, are members of the Champaign Downtown Association, and Trisha is currently running for president of the association. Also, Cakes on Walnut is a member of the Green Business Association, a group that helps businesses become more green and sustainable. The shop itself is decorated in a modern, minimalist style with much of its décor taken from the Preservation Society or reused from the previous occupants. The tin paneling in the outdoor bar, for example, was salvaged from the ceiling during the refurbishment. During this year’s Boneyard Arts Festival this past April, the shop hosted a collection of cupcake-andcocktail-inspired works by various artists. “[We want to] be a venue for the arts,” Bates said. Bates also plans to use the shop’s space to showcase local art as well as host more events like musical shows. Still, most importantly, cupcakes are still great because “they make people happy,” Bates said. MAY 21 – MAY 27 09
art Exchanging Dance and Culture UI dance professor to travel to the Cambodian Living Arts project on a cultural exchange by Alyssa Schoeneman “I don’t know what will happen, but I just have a gut feeling,” Simson said. “I know things will work out — I’m instinctual — I live life that way.” Simson will be joined by dance M.F.A. graduates Renay Aumiller and Laura Chiaramonte. Simson views the trip as a rite of passage for the two grads. It marks their transition into the world. Aumiller is interested in experiencing a different way of living and hopes to take away a more realistic view of the world. “This trip will be more of a learning experience for me,” Aumiller said. Dancers at Cambodian Living Arts perform traditional dance. Photo by Simson and Aumiller agree that Stephan Janin. Used with permission from Cambodian Living Arts. they are approaching the trip from UI professor Kirstie Simson makes a habit of a perspective of mutual learning. Aumiller said diving into things headfirst. She is not a champion they are not going simply to “teach and leave.” Simson strongly believes in the importance of swimmer, however. She is a world-renowned contact improvisationalist. the arts as an emotional, physical and intellectual On June 15, Simson will travel to the Cambo- outlet. She views the arts as a tool for the union dian Living Arts, a project of World Education, in of forces in the current world. Cambodia to begin a cultural exchange with the “It’s a very hard time but a very exciting time masters and students at the school, as well as because there is potential [in Cambodia] for us dancers, artists and Cambodian children. Human to rediscover things that make more sense to the rights leader Arn Chorn-Pond founded the school human soul, like the arts,” Simson said. “That’s to teach traditional Cambodian music. really the spirit of the trip.” Simson said she will have none of her usual Simson and Aumiller became interested in points of reference, such as teaching contact im- traveling to Cambodia after attending a screenprovisation classes, on the trip to Cambodia. ing of the Emmy-nominated documentary The
Flute Player on campus. “I saw the video The Flute Player, and it was one of the most moving documentaries I’ve ever seen,” she said. The film is centered on Arn Chorn-Pond’s life. As a child, he survived the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime by playing revolutionary songs on the flute. Chorn-Pond grew up to found the Cambodian Living Arts foundation and to become an internationally recognized human rights leader and speaker. Chorn-Pond tours schools to spread his story in support of Cambodian Living Arts. Simson was drawn to Chorn-Pond’s humanity after hearing him speak at the UIUC. “It was just instinctive,” she said. “I heard him speak, and I thought, ‘This man is extraordinary. I’ve got to reach out to him.’” Simson said she has done a lot of work in the United States bringing people together but that she wants to bring that to other cultures as well. “I have a hunch that there is a new direction for me that involves reaching out to others in greater need and finding out where dance fits into all of that,” she said. Simson would like to bring younger UI students to Cambodia in the future and hopes to collaborate with Chorn-Pond in a dance performance set to his flute playing. “The thing I love more than anything is coming together with people,” Simson said. “I feel much richer than if I had a million dollars.”
Green Collaboration UI dance and architecture departments collaborate for a new dance rehearsal space by Mary Russell Long deprived of adequate rehearsal space, graduate students in the UI Department of Dance will soon be gaining a new dance studio. Located in the East Art Annex Two in Urbana, the rehearsal room is currently under phase one of construction. Soon to be called “The Graduate Dance Center,” the end product will be the result of a collaborative project between dance and architecture students. This past semester, students in the school of dance had the unique opportunity to participate in the architecture seminar that would design the studio. Such an interdisciplinary class allows for a greater integration between those that have the knowledge to design and those that have a vision for what their new space can be. In a video on the University’s news bureau Web site, Jan Erkert, professor and head of the dance MAY 21 – MAY 27 09
department, explained that our economic times require a sharing of resources and spoke about the collaboration between the two departments. “There’s a long history between the school of architecture on this campus and the department of dance, and that relationship has created and spun so many different collaborative adventures,” he said. Architecture professors Roger Hubeli and Julie Larsen conducted the seminar. Students were required to propose designs that would largely make use of recycled materials. In tandem with the idea of a sustainable project, parts of the floors and the walls of the new studio will be made from a basketball floor salvaged from renovation of the campus recreation cente formerly known as IMPE. Project leaders are currently seeking more funding, and phase two of the project will begin in the fall.
A March 16, 2008 press release sent out by the College of Dance explained that any available studio and office space is frequently filled with classes, leaving graduate students frustrated over the difficulty of gaining access to adequate space for creative research. The press release stated, “This graduate rehearsal space will attract exceptional students to dance at Illinois and significantly increase their depth of engagement as they strive to be innovators, entrepreneurs, creators, educators and leaders.” For more information on this topic, visit http://news. illinois.edu/news/09/0511dance.html. The story expands on the importance of sustainability and green construction and includes a link to a video that interviews many of the people involved in the project.
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Tuesdays with Morrie comes to the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts by Ceara Hickerson This summer, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is presenting small, intimate shows such as Tuesdays with Morrie. Tom Mitchell, associate head of UI’s theatre department, is directing the play with a casual theme in mind. “It is well suited for the actors, audience and the space,” Mitchell said. Tuesdays with Morrie is based on the book by author Mitch Albom. The story stems from interviews that Albom had with his old professor from Brandeis University, Morrie Schwartz, who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease. In a series of Tuesdays, they have meetings where they reconnect and talk about life and death. The play captures their relationship as it develops over those weekly visits. It’s about reconnecting and rearranging the ideas of relationships between oneself and others, as well as about life’s most pressing questions. It is sad to see the imminent death of Morrie, a character who is lively, interesting and clearly passionate about teaching. However, Mitchell noted: “On the other hand, it is very full of life — very life-affirming about doing something with your life. So the emphasis is not on mourning but on celebrating what is possible.” “To be able to see it embodied by actors, I think that makes it live in a different way and provides the audience with an experience where they take some new ideas with them so that it’s not just an empty theatrical experience. It’s one that has some richness to it,” Mitchell said. A unique attribute of the play is the focus on the process of two men who open up to one another. In particular, Tuesdays with Morrie is not about the scenery, costumes or lighting. The focus is on the characters and their relationship with each other. Audience members should expect a short and sweet show, lasting only about an hour and 15 minutes. Mitchell looks forward to presenting a play that has something people might like to stop and talk about afterward. The first show is June 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Shows will continue through the month with a final show July 1 at 7:30 p.m. come and get it
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The In-Laws (1979) YouTube Pick by Syd Slobodnik Written by Andrew Bergman, who worked with Mel Brooks on Blazing Saddles, The In-Laws tells the ridiculously outrageous and funny story of a New York City dentist who is about to meet his daughter Barbara’s fiancÊ’s parents on the eve of her wedding. In his trademark comedic style, Alan Arkin (whom most younger moviegoers may know as the grandpa from Little Miss Sunshine) is a riot as Dr. Sheldon Kornpett, D.D.S., whose normal life gets transformed into a weekend of utter chaos when future in-law Vince Ricardo (Falk) gets him involved in a CIA plot to steal U.S. Treasury currency plates and halt a Central American dictator’s plan to ruin American commerce. Dangerous and crazy car chases, shoot-outs with CIA agents and encounters with wild Chinese pilots give Kornpett a living nightmare when all he wanted was to provide his daughter with the happiest day of her life. Falk and Arkin are a wonderful comic team. The always funny Richard Libertini stars as the insane General Garcia of the Tijada Republic and a young Ed Begley Jr. is a CIA Intelligence Embassy Officer. The film launched Bergman’s career as a writer/ director; he later went on to direct So Fine, The Freshman and Honeymoon in Vegas and even inspired a feeble In-Laws remake in 2003 with Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks.
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by Matt Carey Anyone who has seen the unintentionally hilarious 1989 action movie Road House knows that the movie deserved to win Academy Awards. If Patrick Swayze can’t win an Oscar for his powerhouse performance as Dalton, the best bouncer in the business, then what’s the point of Hollywood’s biggest night? Of course, nothing I said above is serious, and the film is essentially a by-the-numbers ’80s action movie, but what if the film was marketed for awards season? This fan-made trailer shows how Road House could’ve been an Oscar contender. The mix of many of the film’s corny lines and the prestigious trailer music you’d hear in a movie like Forrest Gump makes this YouTube video a riot. However, for maximum enjoyment, check out Road House if you’re looking for the real laughs.
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Thurs, May 21 live music U of I Jazz Combo Iron Post, U, 7pm Caleb Cook Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm Geovanti’s Live Band Geovanti’s, C, 10pm
dj Country Night w/ DJ Halfdead and free Line Dance lessons from Scotty Van Zant Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Tavern, Tolono, 8pm, No cover before 8pm DJ Belly Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm Goth Night at Clark Bar The Clark Bar, C, 10pm
Karaoke Karaoke with DJ Bange Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 8pm DJ Hollywood Karaoke It’ll Do 2, C, 8pm G-Force Karaoke Memphis on Main, C, 9pm Rock Star Karaoke Bentley’s Pub, C, 9:30pm
stage Tom DeLuca‚ Hippest Hypnosis Show Virginia Theatre, C, 7:30pm
art Reception for Parkland College Media Arts Student Juried Exhibition 2009 Parkland Art Gallery, C, 6pm Music by DJ Lincoln Jones. Award ceremony at 7pm. Reception sponsored by the Parkland College Foundation.
lectures Older Workers Conference Danville Area Community College, Danville, 8:30am, $99 thru March 31; $129 thru May 8; $139 after May 8 This conference will provide the latest information and best practices in dealing with critical issues affecting older workers (age 50+) and their employers.
recreation Drinking Liberally Esquire Lounge Inc., C, 6:30pm
volunteer Dump and Run Volunteering University YMCA, C, 9am UC Books to Prisoners work session Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 2pm MAY 21 – MAY 27 09
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festivals
Live and Let Live GLBT Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting McKinley Presbyterian Church and Foundation, C, 6:30pm
Summer Camp 2009 Music Festival Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, $95 early bird passes Featuring moe. (3 days), Umphrey’s McGee (3 miscellaneous days), Keller Williams, Dump and Run collection Medeski Scofield MarUniversity YMCA, C, 9am tin & Wood, Darkstar Orchestra, Girl Talk and classes & much more!
workshops
Create with Silver Clay Glass FX, C, 6pm, $135 Learn to make fine silver pieces without the expense of metal-working tools with Bethany Cooper of Glass FX.
volunteer
MCJS Karaoke DJs Mike and Cheryl Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 9pm
open mic
The News-Gazette Film Series presents The Sound of Music (1965) Virginia Theatre, C, 1pm, 7pm, $5
Anything Goes Open Mic Night hosted by Acoustic Duo: Jeremy Harper & Jim Kates Memphis on Main, C, 8pm
festivals
stage
Summer Camp 2009 Music Festival Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, $95 early bird passes
The Truth Ministries Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 10am
markets
Summer Camp 2009 Music Festival Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, $95 early bird passes
Dump and Run VolunMarket at the Square teering Lincoln Square Village, University YMCA, C, 9am U, 7am
food & drink
Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek Vineyards food & drink Sleepy Creek Vineyards, 25% Lucid Absinthe from Fairmount, 5pm France Carmon’s Restaurant, C, Sat, May 23 11am live music Daily Lunch Buffet Jim Gould Restaurant, Live Dueling Piano Show C, 11am, All You Can Eat: 88 Broadway, U, 8pm $9.95 Dinner w/ Panache Thirsty Thursday Jim Gould Restaurant, Bentley’s Pub, C, 2pm C, 5pm Krannert Uncorked Athas performs Irish Krannert Center for the dance tunes Performing Arts, U, 5pm Channing-Murray Foundation, U, 8pm, $15 Fri, May 22 adults, $10 children and senior citizens live music Dan, Bob and Joni John Coppess Huber’s West End Store, Carmon’s Restaurant, C, C, 8pm 5:30pm 20 Flight Rockets Road Song Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., The Clark Bar, C, 6pm U, 9pm Happy Hour and Live The Brat Pack Music Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Silvercreek, U, 6pm Tavern, Tolono, 9pm Barb Hamilton My Werewolf Diary, La Gourmandise Bistro, Common Loon, Constant U, 6pm Velocity The Fairchilds Bentley’s Pub, C, 10pm, $3 Huber’s West End Store, dj C, 8pm Live Dueling Piano Dance Pop Show Chester Street, C, 9pm, 88 Broadway, U, 8pm $3 Cover White Trash Rodeo DJ Mertz Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm 9pm Kosmo at Soma Deak Harp Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm Memphis on Main, C, DJ Tim Williams 9pm Highdive, C, 10pm Dan Hubbard & The No cover for students beHumadores fore 11pm; $5 cover after Bentley’s Pub, C, 10pm, $3 Radio Salsa w/ DJ Juan Radio Maria, C, 10pm, $3 dj No cover before 11pm DJs Ian, D.O.M. & ReFLEX concert Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm DJ LEGTWO and DJ Hardcore Punk Show Belly McKinley Presbyterian Radio Maria, C, 10pm Church and Foundation, DJ Delayney C, 7pm, $5 Highdive, C, 10pm, $5
karaoke
movies
recreation
festivals
Champaign County Audubon Society Field Trip to Lodge Park Anita Purves Nature Center, U, 6:30am
recreation
volunteer
volunteer
Sunday Morning Bird Walks Anita Purves Nature Center, U, 7:30am
Zmick and friends present Monday Night Miracle Canopy Club, U, 9pm The Gold Tops Memphis on Main, C, 10pm
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Rock Star Karaoke Bentley’s Pub, C, 9:30pm MCJS Karaoke American Legion Post 24, C, 7:30pm RM Entertainment with dj Randy Miller Industrial Night Memphis on Main, C, 9pm Chester Street, C, 9pm, $2 RockStar Karaoke featuring Craig Gaskin karaoke Geo’s, U, 9pm MCJS Karaoke Dragon Karaoke American Legion Post 24, The Clark Bar, C, 9pm C, 7:30pm G-Force Karaoke Dragon Karaoke Memphis on Main, C, 9pm The Clark Bar, C, 9pm open mic RockStar Karaoke with Matt Fear Open Mic Night with Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, 10pm Steve & Lovejoy White Horse Inn, C, 10pm open mic Open Mic Night with Open Mic Night Mike Ingram 88 Broadway, U, 9pm Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm
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Monday Night Improv Dump and Run VolunDump and Run VolunCourtyard Cafe — Illini teering teering Union, U, 8pm University YMCA, C, University YMCA, C, 9am The Abe Froman Project 9am — Improv Comedy lgbt UC Books to Prisoners Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, 9pm work session Mpowerment volunteer Urbana-Champaign InLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, dependent Media Center, and Transgender Resourc- Dump and Run VolunU, 2pm es, U, 4pm teering Mpowerment is a comUniversity YMCA, C, 9am kids & families munity group for young kids & families Take Me Fishing gay/bisexual men. Middle Fork River Forest O Baby! fundraisers Preserve, Penfield, 1pm Champaign Public Library, Korean Story Time FriendShop Used Book C, 9:45am, 10:30am Urbana Free Library, U, Store Open Children’s Story Time 2pm Champaign Public Library, Tolono Public Library, ToCentral Illinois Magic C, 1:30pm lono, 10:30am Show The Library Friends sell Parkland College Theatre, used books for $1 or less, classes & workshops C, 7pm, $5 for kids, $7 for plus CDs, videos and adults DVDs for $1.50, along MELD (Monday Evening with gift items. All sales Life Drawing) Group Sun, May 24 benefit the library. Boneyard Pottery, C, 7pm, $7 live music mind/body/spirit An informal and nonDinner w/ Panache Free Acupuncture Clinic instructional evening of Jim Gould Restaurant, For Veterans and Families drawing the human form. C, 5pm Urbana-Champaign All 2D media are welcome. Sunday Brunch Trio Friends Meeting, U, 6am Dance Class — Tango Jim Gould Restaurant, C, Channing-Murray Founclasses & 10am dation, U, 9pm, $35, $25 workshops Brunch w/ Panache students Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 40 North presents West 10am African Drum Classes tue, may 26 Emerald Rum Capoeira Academy, C, live music Blind Pig Co., C, 5pm 4pm, $12 students, $15 Live Music at Carmon’s adults per class Acoustic Tuesday with Carmon’s Restaurant, C, West African Dance Jeremy Harper 5:30pm Classes with Djibril Memphis on Main, C, 7:30pm GTO & The Glasspaks Camara The Piano Man Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., Channing-Murray FounCanopy Club, U, 9pm U, 9pm dation, U, 6pm, $10 for Corn Desert Ramblers students, $12 non-stuRosebowl Tavern, Ltd., dance music dents U, 9pm Country Western Dance dj Independent Order of mon, may 25 Odd Fellows Arthur Lodge Free Love Tuesday with karaoke live music 742, C, 5pm, $2 DJ Motion Dragon Karaoke with Jazz Jam Hosted by The Boltini Lounge, C, 9:30pm karaoke Paul Faber MRS Trio “Dusty Music” — DJ CJ Dane’s, Tolono, 7pm Dragon Karaoke with Iron Post, U, 7pm Delayney RockStar Karaoke featur- Paul Faber The Insomniacs and Kul- Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, ing DJ Switch CJ Dane’s, Tolono, 7pm born Alley Blues Band 10:15pm, $1 Geo’s, U, 9pm Iron Post, U, 8pm, $5
recreation Star-gazing in the parks Hallbeck Park, C, 8:30pm Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society will bring telescopes to Champaign-Urbana parks to offer a free look at the stars and planets. Each session is weatherpermitting. WPGU presents Trivia Dinner hosted by Fishing with Dynamite Canopy Club, U, 7pm
volunteer Dump and Run Volunteering University YMCA, C, 9am UC Books to Prisoners work session Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 7pm
kids & families Tuesday Twos Champaign Public Library, C, 9:45am, 10:30am, 11:15am Goodnight Storyshop Champaign Public Library, C, 6:30pm
lgbt
Donnie Heitler solo piano Great Impasta, U, 6pm Traditional Irish Music Session Bentley’s Pub, C, 7pm Rocket Science at Senator’s Inn Pub Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 8pm
dj Physical Challenge: An Indie Rock Dance Party Canopy Club, U, 9pm DJ LEGTWO Boltini Lounge, C, 9pm Salsa Night w/ DJ Juan Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm
dance music Tango Night w/ DJ Joe Grohens Cowboy Monkey, C, 8pm
karaoke Karaoke Party at It’ll Do 2 Country Fair Shopping Center, C, 8pm ”G” Force Karaoke Wendl’s, U, 9pm The Legendary Karaoke Night w/The Outlaw White Horse Inn, C, 9pm Wednesday Night Karaoke with Paul Faber’s Dragon Productions La Gourmandise Bistro on Main, U, 9pm Karaoke Bomb Night Geovanti’s, C, 10pm
open mic Open Mic Night w/ AGHBAB Green St. Cafe, C, 9pm Open Mic Night Radio Maria, C, 10:30pm
stage Open Stage Comedy Night Memphis on Main, C, 9pm, $2
markets Market on Main Mahomet Community Center, Mahomet, 3pm
volunteer Dump and Run Volunteering University YMCA, C, 9am
Rainbow Coffeehouse Wesley-United Methodist Church & Wesley Founda- miscellaneous tion, U, 6:30pm Dump and Run collection University YMCA, C, 9am
mind/body/spirit Tarot Card Readings Carmon’s Restaurant, C, 5:30pm, $15
support groups
Among Women: A Lesbian and Bisexual Women’s Support Group miscellaneous Asian American Cultural Dump and Run collection Center, U, 5pm University YMCA, C, 9am Coming Out Support Group Wed, May 27 Illini Union, U, 7pm
live music Caleb Cook Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 1pm come and get it
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d o i n ’ i t w e l l by Jo Sanger & Ross Wantland
A Climatic Journey Female orgasms & pleasure
Illustration by Kate Lamy
Dear Doin’ It Well, Could you do an article on what different types of female orgasms feel like? I am pretty sure I have them often, but they don’t feel like they do when I masturbate. There’s no definite ending feeling like during masturbation, and it’s not the screaming movie climax either. They feel pretty good, but I’m worried I’m missing out on something.
Come As You Are This is an excellent question; thanks for writing in! We want to stress that you are experiencing orgasms in their varied forms; trust that the pleasure you are experiencing is exactly as it should be! Often, people have a lot of high expectations about sex because of what gets promised to us, usually by the media or porn (screaming movie climax). In addition, many people have insecurities, too, and wonder not only if they are “doin’ it well” (or right) but whether there’s something more to sexual expression and behavior that they should be doing. We take this simple approach: “If it feels good, you’re satisfied and it’s mutual, go with it and enjoy it!” At the same time, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to understand sexual response and possibly explore ways to increase pleasure. Experimenting with various things that feel good is a wonderful way to grow sexually — both with yourself and with a partner. www.the217.com
Sexual Response Here’s a quick review: The sexual response cycle starts with desire (or motivation to be sexual) and then cycles through stages of arousal/ excitement, plateau (steady level of arousal), orgasm and resolution (decline of arousal). Men experience a refractory period following orgasm during which physiologically, they cannot achieve another erection. The time of the refractory period for men can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few hours or longer and increases with age.
Orgasm Orgasm is the release of sexual tension, usually accompanied by pleasurable feelings. At the “peak” of sexual excitement, the release of this tension can be very quick, with a definite ending as you describe, or can be slower. Orgasms are fascinating! According to sex researchers Ladas, Whipple and Perry, “The sensory quality of orgasms differs in relation to the part of the sexual system that is being stimulated. A vaginal stimulation-induced orgasm is described as involving the whole body, whereas clitoris-induced orgasm is more restricted to the region of the clitoris.” In addition to the vagina and clitoris, people can experience orgasms from stimulating other parts of the body, too. In women, the cervix, rectum, nipples, neck and other areas can provide pleasurable sensations and sexual climax. The same is
true for men, replacing the cervix with the prostate. All these orgasms feel different and take on various characteristics, probably due to the different nerve pathways that receive the sensory activity or “input.” For example (and we’re not medical professionals), sensation from the clitoris might get conveyed to a different nerve pathway than sensations from the cervix or uterus.
Enjoy Them All Perhaps during masturbation, there is a more direct focus on clitoral stimulation, which (due to the sensory pathways) creates a more direct and distinct orgasm. During partner sex, the vagina may be stimulated more, thus creating a different orgasmic experience. There is also the concept of a “blended” orgasm, in which many areas (clitoris, vagina, breasts, etc.) are stimulated simultaneously, creating a more “encompassing” or “holistic” orgasm. Also, there are different dynamics that come into play when we are sexual with a partner versus by ourselves. The subjective experience of pleasure and orgasm is influenced not only by the kind of touch or stimulation we receive but all our other senses, too. So different sounds, smells and sights play into orgasm. Our emotions and our sense of intimacy or connection with a partner can also have an influence on our sexual experiences. Selfpleasuring to orgasm may allow for a more direct route to orgasm with the focus primarily on the genitals, while partnered sex may be more fluid or
circuitous, allowing for a “total body orgasm.” While this information is really interesting and it is good to understand sexual response, remember that there is no one right way to experience an orgasm. You may try different kinds of stimulation during masturbation to “draw out” your orgasms, or change the stimulation during partnered sex so that it is more direct and definite, depending on the orgasmic experience you would like to have. Keep in mind that even with our best efforts to try to experience one kind of orgasm or another, it is not always possible. But you may be pleasantly surprised! Focusing on pleasure, fun and the open expression and celebration of your sexuality is part of what makes sex so wonderful!
Sex 411: Reading for Pleasure Beyer-Flores, Komisaruk, Whipple (2006) The Science of Orgasm. The John Hopkins University Press Stay tuned till next week as we get hot and sweaty with sexercise… E-mail your questions and thoughts to Jo and Ross at buzzdoinitwell@yahoo.com. MAY 21 – MAY 27 09
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Portrait of a Puppeteer Ginger Lozar brings fantasy to life all over the world with her puppets
by Elyse Schmidt
G
inger Lozar lives in a simple home on a quaint and curving street in Champaign. She is a mother and a grandmother. She works with her husband, Charles, leasing apartments in the area. By looking at the outside of her home or her appearance walking down the street, she is every bit as normal as the next person. But walk inside, and you’ll see a world of its own. Her world. Trinkets and artifacts from everywhere in the world hang on the walls, rest on the tables and outline the floor. A collection of masks stare at you from the wall of her dining room. Miniature statues of ancient peoples stand erect on an armoire. But these are just background pieces. In the middle of her living room — the main attraction — stands a stage. Ginger Lozar is a puppeteer and has been for 40 years. Her life’s work and passion is keeping fantasy alive and creating different worlds and characters for audiences all over the world. “That’s a really good way of putting it,” Lozar said about the idea of her work being a creation of fantasy worlds. If anyone has the experience and knowledge of different places and people, it’s Lozar. She has traveled the world — almost literally. “We have been really lucky,” she said. Lozar has been from Ireland to Mexico to China to India and has lived in Holland. She has learned to speak a little Spanish. “The ongoing joke is that I don’t speak it, but my puppets do,” she said with a laugh. Her puppets certainly need to know it, as they have been to nearly as many places. She has performed in countries such as China, Argentina, Thailand and Mexico. “Being in tour groups, I usually just inform them that I’m a puppeteer, so they usually schedule visits to schools. If
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Photos used with permission from Ginger Lozar
they didn’t, I would just perform on a corner somewhere,” she said jokingly. Or not — you can never put anything past Lozar. She is constantly busy and constantly working on something new; she performs her puppet shows about 25 to 30 times a year and is always working on a new script, a new idea and new puppets. “I wouldn’t be happy otherwise,” she said. “I always try to have something new going on.” While it sounds like fun and fantasy all the time, Lozar has worked hard to learn the trade and perfect her art. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a master’s degree in oral interpretation of literature. “It was all about finding the voice and making it come alive,” said Lozar, who uses that same sort of philosophy when dealing with her puppets. She didn’t start off making her own, although what she did use were hers — 100-year-old totem puppets from China, a gift from her husband. One of her favorite and the most frequently performed plays emerged from
their inspiration — “Plum Blossom and the Dragon.” “I’ve performed this one in China,” said Lozar, who is also heading to Chicago to perform it for families who have adopted Chinese daughters. “I know it by heart.” Her next play birthed puppets that were authentically her own. Puppets in her “Three Little Pigs” show were only made out of cloth. After this play, she again changed her direction and learned how to make her own puppets with solid heads. “You need puppets for your shows, and you don’t want to use store-bought puppets,” she said with almost a snicker. “Puppet makers are rare and expensive, so I just had to make my own.” The process is a simple one, although usually, making all of the puppets takes about six weeks. Starting off with a cardboard toilet paper roll, she molds clay off that base into whatever face she is imagining. After the clay head is shaped, she pours plaster into the bottom of a cardboard box, then puts the face halfway into it. She then puts the top of the plaster-filled box on top of the rest of the head. Once the plaster is hard, she pours latex into the open part of the toilet paper roll, which makes the mold. “The latex is smoother and takes acrylic paint much better,” Lozar said. She has learned her art through her own ideas and trial and error but has also attended numerous workshops due to being a part of the Puppeteers of America and the Illinois Arts Council Arts-in-Education Roster. As a certified teacher, she has learned many tricks by teaching them to classrooms and getting feedback. But the personality of her puppets and liveliness of the script are all her own. “When I act, everything needs to be emoted through my arm,” she said. This is the hardest part of puppeteering, as even actors have difficult times mastering it. “If it is a good story and show, it should be good even without words,” Lozar said.
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“It was all about finding the voice and making it come alive.” — Ginger Lozar, Puppeteer
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music
CU in 20
Play or Pose Reunion Show showcases CU roots for a worthy cause
by Amanda Shively
Twenty years ago, one of CU’s most prominent, influential booking artists, Josh Gottheil, passed away from complications due to lymphoma at the age of 19. In his brief but active life, Gottheil left a remarkable impression on the CU music scene, booking locals and soon-to-be-huge names alike. The spirit of Gottheil, however, is the important factor and one that lives on through this weekend’s Play or Pose Reunion. As cited by the event Web site, Play or Pose received its title as such: “When we would wait for Bowery Boys or Titanic Love Affair to play a show, their line check would take forever ... causing us to scream, ‘Are you gonna play or pose?!’ Well, 20 years on and the phrase lives on and encapsulates that time...” Sunday, May 24’s aptly titled reunion show features four key acts from the late ’80s/early ’90s era of rock in Champaign-Urbana. Though none of the groups ever disappeared from the radar, so to speak, each has dealt with separate paths that lead from and around music as a career. The Outnumbered will reform for the first time in 22 years to play the opening set to the evening. Calling the band openers, however, sounds like a disgrace to the prominence of the act’s garagerock style. With the Outnumbered often cited as one of the most notable CU bands of the last 20 years, it is only fitting that the band’s singer/ guitarist Jon Ginoli went on to form the San Francisco-based Pansy Division, one of the defining acts in the queercore genre. Following is art-rock trio Lonely Trailer. During their time in CU, the underrated mid-’80s act worked closely with Mud Records, an associated label of local Parasol. Lonely Trailer’s eccentric style is a fitting centerpiece to the four-band lineup, expanding upon the rock edge of the Outnumbered and working into the power chords of band Cowboy X. As stated by Poster Children’s
Rose Marshack, “Lonely Trailer is probably one of the most amazing bands you’ll ever see to come out of Champaign.” Power-pop act Cowboy X, an instrumental force in the Play or Pose Reunion, is the third billed band for the event. The Trashcan Records act was prevalent during the late ’80s and was a recognizable force in creating the CU “scene” as it appears today. Closing out the night (but certainly not ending it) is a highly active, “emerging from hibernation” Poster Children. The indie-rock four-piece has kept their name alive through work as electronic group Salaryman and a commitment to the DIY music scene. The act’s presence reaches above and beyond their listable achievements because of an open eagerness to aid the CU music community whenever possible.
On the reunion aspects of the weekend, Marshack commented, “I guess we’re not 20something anymore, but we’re still the same people who were 20-something back in 1988. I don’t feel any different; I just feel like I’ve seen a lot, been through a lot, am maybe a little bit wiser. I still believe that live music can hold a powerful force—(and I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to prove it!) The Play or Pose Reunion Show will take place at the Highdive on Sunday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and at the door, and proceeds will benefit the Josh Gottheil Memorial Fund. Don’t miss a chance to witness four of Champaign-Urbana’s most notable acts compile fond memories and serve an honorable cause.
Photo used with permission from Poster Children and Twin/Tone Records.
What We’re Into
by Kevin Hsia
Empire of the Sun’s International glam tunes give some pep to your summer I’ve been consistently digging this duo from Sweden, Pacific!, who just so happen to add a delicious glaze of shoegaze and mellow pop to everything they touch. The sonorous choruses and bouncing bass lines make any summer drive (or bike ride) a dream. Beautiful use of modern textures with old-school influences and heartfelt geniality make for songs that just get stuck in your mind for days, and they have perfected that ’70svibe-meets-’80s-bubblegum-pop with a futuristic sheen. Be sure to check out their MAY 21 – MAY 27 09
flagship songs “Sunset Blvd,” “Hot Lips” and “Hold Me.” Empire of the Sun’s mysterious persona has a death lock on me, and to shake it off is to deny the sheer mystical grandeur that they exude. Viewing their videos for the singles “Walking on a Dream” and “We Are the People” lets one know that they are channeling forces beyond a typical mortal’s grasp. Besides the bizarre MGMT-like similarities, they craft songs that are simply ethereal and majestic. The spotlight on synthwork and electronic elements
is perfect for sunset or sunrise drives, as well as the spirited, breathy vocals that lift you beyond the summer’s heat wave. As I dub it a kind of “future-nudisco,” it’s a perfect hollaback to ’80s bass and synth production. “Luckier” is a jazzy work-up of the most infectious instrumentals and improvisational style solos. “Pool Party,” with versions for both 2008 and 2009, is a delicious romper that is a nugget of summer poolside fun (as the name implies). Throw on the bathing suits, and seriously go play ... now.
Summer Camp Music Festival 2009 Central Illinois’ Memorial Day Weekend Music Destination by Josh Fisher Summer Camp Music Festival has revved its proverbial motor into high gear for 2009, packing the lineup with premier artists without a substantial increase in ticket prices. In addition to legendary jam band moe. and Midwestern favorites Umphrey’s McGee, Summer Camp has drawn from a diversity of genres to formulate the 2009 lineup. On the one hand, Willie Nelson is the big name to represent the country music background shared among himself and the many bluegrass/roots bands set to perform, while Method Man and Redman appeal to the hip-hop fans. For the hardrock-minded, Buckethead and Les Claypool are both on the lineup, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see either make a guest appearance in the other’s set. Fans of electronica will be happy to note that Girl Talk is back for an encore of his 2008 Summer Camp performance, along with a different style of electronic music from both EOTO and Bassnectar. Those keeping an ear to the radio in the past few years may have heard a little something about Los Lobos, Gomez or even Joe Pug — all of whom happen to be rocking the festival as well. And, of course, what would a festival started by a jam band be without more jam bands? Keller Willams, Dark Star Orchestra (a Grateful Dead cover artist) and Lotus accommodate the wide variety of styles within the improvisational, groove-fueled jam scene. Local CU bands have made a splash at the fest in the past and look to further that in 2009. Underpaid Packy will be playing their first Summer Camp, joining veterans Zmick and winners of Summer Camp’s On the Road contest, The Coop. Opportunity for CU artists makes sense when you note that local booking agent Mike Armintrout plays a large role in booking the artists for the festival. When asked about the strength of this year’s lineup, Armintrout replied, “We are really excited about the diversity this year. We try to cater to as many peoples’ tastes as possible.” He continued, “The On the Road contest was a big part of that. We had shows all over the place, from Indy to Denver. The winners of each show were awarded a slot in the lineup, and hopefully that draws some of their fans to the festival who may not have come otherwise.” Summer Camp is this weekend, Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24, but it’s not too late to get your tickets. Last-minute tickets will be available at the gate for the slightly increased charge of $170. The festival is located at Three Sisters Park, just off IL Route 29 in Chillicothe. The music starts at noon on Friday and doesn’t stop until late Sunday night. Is there any better way to spend a Memorial Day weekend than camping with good friends and great music? come and get it
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202 E. SPRINGFIELD, C. August 2009. 1 bedroom units conveniently located close to campus. Rent from $410/mo. Central A/C, dishwashers, balconies. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com
203 S. Sixth, C. For August 2009. Large 4 bedrooms, 2 bath. Balconies, laundry, covered parking. Value pricing. $900-$1100. Office at 309 S. First. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182
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, castleproperty@gmail.com
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
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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
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
602 E. Stoughton, C Fall 2009. Unique 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. All furnished, laundry, internet, value pricing and parking available. Must see! THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182
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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
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503-505-508 E. White Fall 2009. 2 and 3 bedrooms. Completely furnished. Parking and laundry available, new kitchens, value pricing. On-site resident manager. Call Justin 618-304-8562. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182
506 E. Stoughton, C. For August 2009. Extra large efficiency apartments. Security building entry, complete furniture, 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
Spacious 2 BR apartment, 2 BA, large kitchen, dishwasher, disposal, patio/balcony, central A/C, W/D in unit available, secured parking available, storage available. Open midAugust. Close to campus, starting at $920. 217-384-1925 www.smithapartments-cu.com
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 $745/mo. Parking $50/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com 701 W. Indiana 2 Bedroom/1 bathroom, hardwood floors, quiet location. $950/mo. Call 384-0333 for more information.
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706 S. WALNUT, U. August 2009. Close to Downtown Urbana, 1 bdrms $510/mo. Central A/C, Laundry. Parking. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com
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805 S. LINCOLN, U. Aug 2009. Ceiling fans, Window A/C. 1 bdrms from $570/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com
ARBOR APARTMENTS, C. Aug 2009. 1 bdrms at Third & Gregory across from Snack Bar. Window A/C, laundry, rents from $340/mo to $350/mo. Parking $35/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com
Available Now & June - June Leases Studio, 1, 2, & 3- Bedroom Apartments www.ugroup96.com 217-352-3182
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
THE GEORGIAN 1005 S. SIXTH, C. Aug 2009. Best located 1 bdrms on U of I Campus. Next to UI Library. 1 bdrms from $450 to $550/mo. Laundry, Window A/C, Carpet. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com
702 W. WESTERN, U August 2009. 1 Bedrooms, Window A/C, Carpet/Tile Floors, Laundry, Parking Available. From $400/mo to $445/mo. 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 $525/mo. Parking $30/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com
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Aug. 2009. 2 bdrm apts in southwest Champaign neighborhood near Windsor Rd & Mattis Ave. 2 bdrms $495/mo. Carpet, central a/c, dishwashers, disposals, laundry in building, gas heat. Call for showing times.
Aug. 2009. 1 bdrm apts from $505/ mo. Close to Urbana Library and Downtown. Free Parking. Call for showing times.
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301 W. GREEN, U Aug 2009. 1 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
Near Downtown 1 BR 1 BA. $500- $750/mo. Available August. Green Street Realty 356-8750 510 W. University
Awesome C-U Properties Spacious 1BR $450+ and 2 BR $500+ Lots of Amenities Newly Remodeled Free Parking Call 637-6000 or 352-4104
REMODELED 305 W. Elm, U
3 BR or 2 BR plus study New kitchen, A/C, pkg, deck/patio Available Fall 2009 @ $695/mo The Weiner Companies, Ltd. 1-217-384-8001 www.weinercompanies.com
Near Lincoln Ave. Avail. Fall 09 Eff.,1 BR’s laundry, HW floors and MOST utilities. $375-$605/mo.
weinercompanies.com 384-8018 CHAMPAIGN OLD TOWN - DOWNTOWN 1 BRs, available early June 811 W. Hill $400 605 W. University $435 508 W. Hill $435 711 S. Randolph $435 515 W. Washington $440 For more information Call 217-352-8540 www.faronproperties.com
CHAMPAIGN OLD TOWN - DOWNTOWN 2 BRs, available early June 800 W. Church $490 507 W. White $550 404 S. Prairie $600 9 Hartwell Ct. (Savoy) $625 For more information Call 217-352-8540 www.faronproperties.com
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SOUTHWEST PLACE APTS, C. Aug. 2009. Located in SW Champaign near Windsor & Mattis. 2 bdrm Duplexes, Fourplexes, Townhouses and 1 bedrooms. Carpet, gas heat, central a/c. Some units have w/d's in units, w/d hook-ups, or laundry in bldg, garages, dishwashers, disposals, patio/balconies, parking. 1 bdrms from $490/mo. 2 bdrms from $610/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE 356-1873 www.barr-re.com
508 S Mattis, C. Aug 2009. One of Champaign’s finest apartment complexes featuring a beautiful courtyard. 1 bdrm apts. at $475/mo. 2 bdrm apts. at $495/mo. On busline with Central A/C, Carpet, Gas Heat, Laundry facilities, Patios or Balconies, Covered Parking. Shown Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC 217-356-1873 www.barr-re.com
511- 513 S. ELM, C. Aug. 2009. Corner of W. Green and Elm in quiet attractive building with locked security entrance. Large 2 bdrm. apts. with approximately 770 sq. ft. Free covered parking, laundry in building. Central A/C, Gas Heat, Carpet. On busline. Rent starts at $495/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com
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LINKSVIEW, SAVOY Aug 2009. Located on 9th hole of UI Golf Course. 2 bdrm 880 sq.ft. Each apt has own garage, storage unit, 2 balconies/patios, dishwashers, disposals, w/d hookups. From $650/ mo. to $675.mo + parking. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com
705 W. CHURCH, C. Aug 2009. Very attractive apts located near downtown. On busline. Large apts. Balconies or patios. Two bedrooms from $460/mo. Call for a showing time. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC 356-1873 www.barr-re.com
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
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Furnished 2 BR for sublease: August 2009 August 2010. 104 E. Armory, Champaign, $435/month. With 2 full bath. 847-400-4634
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512 W. GREEN, C Aug 2009. Double security brick building in excellent location. Large 2 bdrm apts with approx 800 sq. ft. Parking, Central A/C, Carpet, Laundry facilities. On busline. Rents $450/mo. to $475/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com
703 W. Church, C. Aug. 2009. Close to downtown in quiet location on busline. 2 bdrms. start at $470/mo. Patio/Balconies, Central A/C, Gas Heat, Carpet, Laundry in Building. Call for showing times. 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
HILL STREET GALLERY APARTMENTS 703 W. Hill Street, Champaign Pet Friendly Elegantly renovated recently, charming one bedroom apartments near Downtown, Westside Park, Campus bus, parking, laundry, available June/August 1st. $595. 359-0675
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3 bedroom hose for rent at 410 W. John. Excellent condition. 3 yearold home. 2 car garage and washer/ dryer. $1140/mo. Contact 217-6842650.
3 Bedroom House 812 W. Clark, U. Re-modeled 3 bedroom house, new kitchen, hard wood floors, updated bathroom, washer and dryer, furnished or unfurnished, and FREE PARKING! $810 per month. Available Aug 20th. Advantage Properties C-U 217-344-0394 www.advproperties.com
Best Deal in Town 804 W. Springfield
Up to 7 BR House/ Duplex for FALL Furnished, 3 BAs, Parking, w/d Close to campus The Weiner Companies, Ltd. 211 E. Green St., Urbana 217-384-8001 info@weinercompanies.com www.weinercompanies.com
Safe Quiet Street Completely updated, Very Attractive, Furnished, 4 BR, 1 block from Lincoln & Green, Fireplace, Living, Dining, Kitchen, W/D, includes parking, Available August, No Pets. 367-3530. westernrentals705@gmail.com $1400
5- 10 Bedrooms. LCD TV. Free parking and laundry. 367-6626.
1001 S. First, C. Rent Reduced on this 7 BR 3 Full Bath (at First and Chalmers) near ARC available August. Modern kitchen, W/D, free off-street parking, A/C, hardwood floors fireplace. $2395/mo. Stop by or call Tyler 641-919-4059. Vet/Grad Students looking for others to rent stunning six bdrm Victorian on horse farm 5 min. south of campus. Wrap around porch, fireplace, laundry, electric, etc. Available 8/1/09. $435/mo. 217-337-7403
59 E. Chalmers, C. Rent reduced on this 4 BR (First and Chalmers) near ARC. Available August. New kitchen. Central Air. W/D. Free Off-Street Parking. $1295/mo. Stop by or call Claude 630-251-4346
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
Keeping Close 7 Bedroom House - $325 Per Person 705 W. Springfield, U. Free parking & garage / dishwasher / free laundry / basement / large bedrooms www.hunsingerapts.com 337-1565
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c u s o u n d r e v i e w by Mike Ingram
Some notes on the CU music scene Champaign-Urbana is a pretty great town when it comes to music. There are lots of venues, some of which are even equipped with people in charge who actually like original music and want to support it. There are plenty of warm bodies in the area (and lots more when students are in town), which is great once you can figure out how to get them to pay attention (though you might go mad trying). There are lots of great musicians and bands from pretty much every genre. It’s great to see a band like Headlights getting national (and international) exposure and tour dates, and it’s nice knowing that members of bands like Hum and the Moon Seven Times are around town plotting reunions in the backs of their heads. Yet, for all of the good, this scene sure has plenty of puzzling elements. Why don’t members of bands go out to see and support other bands? I don’t want to get into a “back in my day” tirade (because I hate that shit, and I’m not that old so there are many, many more “back in my day” eras predating my own), but I remember going to lots of shows in my early days where almost the entire crowd was made up of local musicians. Temple of Low Men was an amazing band that had lots of fans, but I think other musicians loved them the most because they were able to recognize just how sick each of those guys was on his instrument and how complex the songs were. It is often talked about that crowds have dwindled in recent years. Well, maybe the number of non-musician show attendees has stayed the same and all the musicians just stopped giving a shit about supporting anyone else (alright, it’s not just that, but I’m trying to illustrate a point here). It would be nice to see this trend fade away. For one thing, you can always do some networking at a show, but really, why not support people trying to do the same thing as you? Oh, and if you’re on a multi-band bill, watch the other bands. At least feign interest for a couple of songs. It’s especially annoying when you’re loading all
of your gear out and/or are being incredibly loud when another band is trying to perform. Being courteous seems to have gone out of style with shoulder pads and slap bracelets. Stop expecting everything to happen for you with no effort. If you’re serious about wanting to do something, put a little time in. I think a lot of people would be shocked to find out how much of a difference just a little bit of effort can make. A quick press release sent to the right folks can get you a little write-up, and some well-placed flyers can help remind people about the show. Get an e-mail list going, and use it wisely (for show or merch info, not to ask people to vote for you in some stupid contest — put that on your Web page ’cause the only people who are going to do that for you check your page regularly). Make up a Facebook event and send around invites. Put the show on your MySpace page, and for fuck’s sake, fill out the whole show listing with the city, state and ZIP code. I don’t know how many times I’ve said this, but it apparently hasn’t been enough. If you don’t include the ZIP, the show won’t show up when people search for local shows (which is one of the few cool features about MySpace, under “Music” and then “Shows”). A few extra seconds might mean several more people seeing your listing. Do this for your out of town shows too. Bookmark the USPS ZIP code lookup page. These are all easy things that can help, but by all means, be creative. Lorenzo Goetz used to have matchbooks with the band logo on the outside and show dates on the inside. That was a fantastic idea. Try new things: Have quirky merch, give away free burned CD singles, do whatever you have to in order to hook new fans. But if you aren’t taking the initiative and doing any work, don’t act surprised and start bitching when no one comes out to your show. Look on the217.com to read the rest of Mike Ingram’s last buzz column, or check out next week’s issue to read the second half. Mike Ingram would love to hear from you at forgottenwords@gmail.com, but you can stop not sending him your show info.
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Free Will Astrology ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
The fleas infesting dogs’ skin have greater leaping power than the fleas on cats. Why do you think that is, Aries? Maybe you should use your waxing brainpower to get to the bottom of this great mystery. Just kidding! While it is true that in the coming weeks you will have unusual skill in deciphering enigmas and clarifying ambiguities, I think you should direct that skill to really important matters that will improve your life for months to come -- not to trivial questions like fleas’ jumping abilities.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
Studies show that when most people take a shower, they lather the upper part of their bodies first and make their way down. I recommend that you take the opposite approach this week, Taurus. In fact, I think a similar strategy would be wise in just about everything you do. Start at the bottom and work your way up. Establish yourself at the ground level and then take care of the higher stuff. Pay respect to the roots and then tend to the branches. A couple I know planned to have their second baby delivered at home with a midwife’s help. The father is a physician who assisted with childbirths during his residency, so he and his partner felt confident about conducting their rite of passage outside of the hospital. But once the mom’s water broke and labor began, everything happened faster than expected. The dad gave the midwife an urgent phone call, but the kid was already crowning. “Don’t cut the umbilical cord right away,” the midwife advised. “It will minimize the shock of transition if the baby can get the hang of breathing while still being nurtured as she has for the last nine months.” That’s exactly what they did. And I hope you will do the metaphorical equivalent, Gemini. Keep getting fed the old way for a while as you learn how to be fed in the new way.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
I swerve to avoid running over spiders that cross my path when I’m riding my bicycle. While at home, I prefer to shepherd flies out through an open door or window rather than swat them. I’m still not sufficiently enlightened that I’ve stopped trying to squash mosquitoes that dive-bomb me while I’m falling asleep, however. I’m working on it, but may need a few more years of meditation before I bring my reverence for all insect life up to the highest level. The way I see it, my fellow Cancerian, you’d benefit from working on a similar project in the coming weeks: improving your relationships with influences you don’t have a natural affinity for.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world,” wrote anthropologist Margaret Meade. “Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” An excellent example of that occurred during America’s Revolutionary War against England from 1775 to 1783. Of all the men in the 13 colonies who could have fought for freedom, only 16 percent did. I hope that gives you encouragement as you seek to fix a glitch in the status quo. You and your band of allies have more power than you know.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Up to one-tenth of the population is left-handed. Yet for centuries, even as late as the 1950s, there were social stigmas against left-handers -- similar in some ways to the perverse prejudice that has been directed toward homosexuals. So strong was the taboo that many parents tried to convert their naturally left-handed children into righties. Thankfully, this absurd form of repression is now defunct. (Five of the last seven American presidents have been left-handed.) But it’s a good reminder that there are countless other ways in which our culture still attempts to coax us or force us into not being who we really are. But here’s the good news: It’s an excellent time for you Virgos to reject the pressure to be someone else and get back to where you once belonged. Reunite with the person you were destined to be!
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
The Tower of Terror is a thrill ride at Disney World. Riders are yanked up and down as they travel along a 199-foot pillar. A Florida woman named Denise Mooty believes this form of amusement is essential to her health. She MAY 21 – MAY 27 09
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says the extreme G-forces she’s exposed to on the ride help dissipate the fibrous adhesions in her belly. I recommend a similar kind of therapy for you, Libra. Not to break up fibrous adhesions, since you probably don’t have any, but rather to jostle your mental blocks, repetitive fantasies, and obsessive habits. They might just break into pieces and dissipate if you shake them in the right way.
SCORPIO
by Matt Jones
“M o v i n ’ O n U p ”-- d e l u x e we’re getting there!
apartment or not,
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
It’s your choice, Scorpio. You could be a creative dynamo who changes the course of local history -- or you could be a plain old boring sex maniac. What’ll it be? We here at the Free Will Astrology Libido Management Center encourage you to at least partially sublimate your unruly mojo into beautiful works of art, innovative business solutions, and brilliant strokes of collaboration. You don’t have to stop boinking altogether; just make it the second most important thing you rather than your raison d’etre.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
The planets are conspiring to unleash energies that will touch you in ways you didn’t realize you needed to be touched. Any minute now you may begin to feel a pleasurable burning sensation in your soft underbelly, or a prickly wake-up call in your willpower, or a ticklish electricity running through your funny bone. What does it all mean? Maybe nothing. Or maybe it means so much that you can’t possibly analyze its meaning. What a valuable gift that would be! When is the last time you felt free of the need to have to understand everything?
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
A long-time Capricorn reader named Allison wrote me an apologetic email. She said that she has always loved my horoscopes, and still loves them, but for the foreseeable future she’s got to stop reading them. “Please don’t take it as an insult, because it’s not,” she wrote. “I just need to be less subject to outside influences for a while. Maybe that will help me get better at paying attention to my own intuition.” I understood exactly what she means. According to my analysis, this is one time when you may have to shield yourself from the noise around you -- even the good and interesting noise -- in order to hear your own inner voice better.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Rolling Stone magazine has said that sixties folk singer Tom Rush (born February 8) was a major force in launching the era of the singer-songwriter. He’s been lying low for a while, though. Recently he came out with his first new studio album in 35 years. I’m guessing that, like him, quite a lot of other Aquarians will also be climaxing new creations as 2009 unfolds -- perhaps even works that are long overdue or that have been extraordinarily slow in the making. And what happens in the next few weeks will be crucial in that process.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
“All the problems we face in the United States today,” said comedian and presidential candidate Pat Paulsen, “can be traced to an unenlightened immigration policy on the part of the American Indian.” With that as your inspiration, Pisces, I urge you to take inventory of your own “immigration policy.” It’s an excellent time to do so, astrologically speaking. Here are some questions to guide you. What influences do you allow to pour into your sphere? Are they beneficial for your long-term mental health? What people do you invite to share your resources? Do they bring out the best in you? Do you have smart boundaries that keep out the bad stuff and welcome in the good?+
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by Michael Coulter
Foundations of Fatigue Why you might be so sleepy Every so often, I find myself answering a particular question in a way I wish I wouldn’t. The question is, “How are you doing?” The answer is, “Actually, I’m a little tired.” First of all, I’m fairly sure I wouldn’t care all that much if someone told me they were tired, so why should I assume they would care about my fatigue? Second of all, when I say, “I’m a little tired,” I’m actually saying, “I’m not going to be putting much effort into this evening or this conversation.” I just assume it’s nothing but laziness on my part. I could probably come up with a better reason, you know, if I wasn’t so tired. It might be better for everyone if we simply kept the status of our energy level to ourselves unless there’s a really good story that goes along with it. It turns out I may be being too hard on myself. There was an article on lemondrop.com last week about everyday things that are energy zappers. I’d always just assumed it was too little sleep, too much work, a poor diet, a general bad attitude or possibly everyone else pissing me off just a little too much. I’m still convinced all those things aren’t helping in any way, but after I looked at the list, I suppose I can now grudgingly blame some other factors, even though I really don’t want to. The first thing they point out is that I may be checking my e-mail too much. Apparently e-mail addicts have a 10-point crash in their IQ. I can’t afford to be losing too many points on that IQ to begin with, but in this case, I’m actually alright. The e-mail thing still hasn’t become second nature to me, so I almost have to force myself to remember to check it every so often. In all fairness, I’d probably check it more if any of it were ever all that interesting. E-mail isn’t making me tired. It’s mostly just making me bored. Procrastination is another big energy sucker. Oh, see, that’s why I’m tired. Common sense tells you that if you’re putting off something, that shouldn’t make you tired, but not doing something gives you far too much time to think about it, and that can really wear on a fella. I used to say I work well under pressure but don’t require pressure to work well. Actually, I heard someone else say it and then I started saying it, but whatever. It was a nice slogan, but it’s simply not true for me. I can dick around forever on a project, but I never really focus on it until it’s time for it to be done. At this
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point, I work my sack off and usually manage to finish at least three to five minutes before the deadline. I’ve decided to find this charming, but it really bugs the crap out of me. Drinking too much can also make a person tired. Huh, well, that makes sense. If that’s the case, though, I suppose I will just have to live with being tired from now on. Really, it seems like a miniscule price to pay comparatively. Taking a lot of allergy medicine and antidepressants can also suck some energy. I’m not 100 percent sure what allergies I have and fear that if I get tested, I might turn out to be allergic to alcohol or something, so I’m going to let that ride. I don’t really need antidepressants either, so long as I can keep drinking. Evidently, a cold sore or a breakout can also make a person sluggish, supposedly because they spend too much time worrying about how they look. Well, anyone who has seen even a small portion of my wardrobe knows personal appearance isn’t high on my list of burdens, so I’m cool there. Being outdoors too much also doesn’t help with the energy. The smog and ozone levels are higher on hot summer days, and that can really wear a person out. That sucks, but at least it gives me a reason to finally put that futuristic dome over my entire house and yard. It might not help, but you’ve got to admit it’s pretty cool. Well, as it turns out, too much indoors is also not a good thing because if you spend too much time in air conditioning, your body produces more heat and that also makes you tired. No indoors or outdoors? It’s appearing my lone option to fight fatigue may be to put myself in some sort of suspended animation machine for the next 50 years. Carrying a heavy purse can also contribute to wearing down. Fortunately, this hasn’t came up in my life yet, but if it ever does, let’s all just assume I’m really, really tired and not thinking straight. It’s that and nothing else. Seriously. When I look back on the list, it occurs to me that maybe I should be all that tired. I suppose it’s just something to live with these days. Sure, it’s really hard to get up in the morning, but on the other hand, it’s super easy to fall asleep virtually any place or anytime. Still, even then it’s not a quality kind of slumber. I know I’m tired when a large majority of my dreams involve me doing the things that are making me tired. The more I think about it, the more that suspended animation thing is looking pretty damned good.
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