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aybe I’m just waxing nostalgic for the old times, but I really don’t care to watch golf anymore. I used to get so mad at TV stations in the way they would cover tournaments.

No matter what would happen, the viewer would always know where Greg Norman and Fred Couples were. They could be 10 shots back in the final round, but they network would show practically every shot. Since my favorite player Nick Faldo was not really a fan favorite he would never get covered.

I thought how they treated Norman and Couples was bad, but what they do with Tiger Woods now if unbelievable. I swear, if he was coming out of a Johnny On the Spot, they would show him.

I deal with it, though, because I understand what he has done for the game.

What I really can’t stand nowadays is what golf is doing to itself. It almost seems as if golf is trying to become elitist again and alienate all of the fans that Woods has brought.

Example, Casey Martin who needed a golf cart to play competitively because of a condition in his legs was told he could not use a cart by the PGA Tour whose slogan at the time was “Anything’s Possible.”

Apparently anything is not possible. I’m not even going to mention what is going on

with the Masters right now and how they won’t let a woman become a member, I mean haven’t they become liberal enough by letting an African American join. (That was sarcasm everybody.)

And now we get to tune into SportsCenter and see Vijay Singh saying if he is paired with Annika Sorenstam in this week’s Colonial, he would drop out. Well, he already did drop out, and I could really care less. He has shown why is not worthy of anybody’s attention or affection. David Frost and a many other players have also talked about how they disapprove of Sorenstem’s playing.

I think it is absolutely ridiculous that these “men” are complaining about letting a woman play on “their” tour. It’s not even theirs. PGA stands for Professional Golfer’s Association. Nowhere in that sentence does it denote that only men can play.

I really think that most of these golfers are still mad that they get embarrassed every week that Tiger Woods plays and now their worried that they might get beat by a woman.

The only real point that Singh made was that she is taking up a sponsor’s exemption and that spot could go to someone who is struggling to keep their tour card. I’ll give him that point. Otherwise, I suggest he grow up and play in the tournament. He is making a mockery of the game by not playing.

His biggest argument was that the tour should be for guys only. I’m sorry Vijay, but treehouse rules went out as soon as you turned 12. So I suggest you grow up and face the fact that a woman might be better than you.

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Changing Roles

A daughter and a mother with Alzheimer’s disease KRISTEN SCHORSCH | CONTRIBUTING WRITER

strong. She can maintain a conversation, tions, and Ginny said she’s been doing it for although she might not remember it a few minthe past five years. Sometimes it makes Ginny utes later. feel uncomfortable.

“She can still talk to people fairly well and Yet she wants people to know the truth: Her maintain sort of a degree of social ability,” mother has Alzheimer’s disease. t was 8 a.m and Ginny’s first day of first Ginny says.

“Sometimes people don’t know she has the grade. Inez, Ginny’s mother, drove her to an When Ginny first learned that her mother problem at all,” enormous building. had Alzheimer’s, she was in denial. She was Ginny says. “I don’t Parents and children hoping her mom’s memory loss was due to get upset, but I’m stampeded through something else. constantly trying to the halls, as Ginny Ginny’s relationship with her mother wasn’t figure out how to let and Inez tried to find always easy-going and caring. Ginny didn’t tell them know that she her classroom. Ginny her mother that she was gay until 1996. Her has Alzheimer’s.” was scared and con– Ginny Sims, the daughter father had already died, and her mother, a In 2000, Inez was fused. They finally strict conservative, didn’t take Ginny’s news officially diagnosed found Ginny’s room, well. Ginny remembers her mother acting with Alzheimer’s diswith “Ginny Sims” somewhat stoic. But then Inez would call her ease, a disorder that causes the gradual loss of sketched in black ink on a piece of paper and and try to talk Ginny out of being gay. brain cells. Memory loss, difficulty performing taped to the door.

“She tried to make me feel bad about it. She At 3 p.m. that day, Ginny was staring out her familiar tasks and disorientation to time and was not very accepting,” Ginny says. place are warning signs that worsen until the classroom window, wondering if her mom was Inez lives with Ginny and Janice, Ginny’s person remains in a near catatonic state. ever coming back. Tears began to roll down her partner. The two went through a commitment Ginny moved her mother from their family cheeks. Then she took a deep breath and began ceremony seven years ago. Ginny and Janice home in Arkansas to her house in Champaign to relax. She saw the family Mercury parked on take care of Inez together. that summer. Ginny was an only child, and she the street. Her mom was here. Ginny knew she would sew coordinating outfits for the two of Ginny and her mother do not talk about realized her mom needed help, despite Inez’s was going home, that she was safe. them. Ginny would stand still as Inez measGinny’s sexual preference. Ginny doesn’t four sisters and several friends in Arkansas.

Ginny still remembers how nervous she was ured lengths and pinned Ginny’s outfits know if Inez even remembers it.

“She was not in the business where she could during her first days of school. Now, she together. Shorts with elastic waists and shirts “I’d rather let it be,” Ginny says. stay on her own down there,” Ginny says. knows it is her mother who experiences that with v-neck collars were among Inez’s favorite “She’s uncomfortable with it.”

More than four million Americans have same nervousness. A few days a week, 78-yearcreations. Ginny looked like a doll with her And now Ginny, Inez and Janice live togethAlzheimer’s. The duration of the illness often old Inez goes to Circle of Friends Adult Day blonde, bright hair and big brown eyes that er. “Get in here for a fitting,” Inez calls out to varies from three to 20 years. The areas of the Care Center, 609 W. Washington St., while looked too large for her head.

Ginny. When Ginny was three years old, Inez brain that control memory and thinking skills Ginny works as a Web designer at the Inez was thin, about 120 lbs, her brown hair are affected first, but University of Illinois’ counseling center. as the disease proIt’s about 3 p.m. and Ginny hasn’t picked gresses cells die in Inez up yet from the adult care center. Inez is other regions of the nervous. Finally, Ginny arrives, and Inez is brain. happy and relieved, just as Ginny was all those Inez is in the midyears ago. dle to late stages of Now Ginny has to take over the role as the Alzheimer’s. A pervigilant mother. Her mom has become the son in her condition daughter. Inez was officially diagnosed with needs assistance in Alzheimer’s disease three years ago. While takdressing, bathing ing care of someone with a cureless disease can be stressful, for Ginny, her mother’s disease has properly and going to the bathroom. As the taught her a lesson. disease progresses, “It’s a blessing in many ways,” Ginny says.

Inez will lose her abil“It reminds me to slow down, pay attention, ity to smile and to watch the birds.” hold her head up. Her About 10 years ago, some of Inez’s friends speech will be limited told Ginny her mother was having memory to half a dozen words. problems. Ginny did not think much of it. Her Inez still smiles often father had died two years earlier, and she and is able to move thought Inez was just stressed. In a few years, steadily. She is able to though, her mother’s forgetfulness had become apparent. She would often repeated herself. She have control over most aspects of her would ask Ginny a question about dinner, and life. Unlike most peowhen Ginny would begin talking about it, Inez ple who are in the would forget, and then ask how the weather middle to late stages was. If people asked her questions, she would of Alzheimer’s, Inez’s always reply, “I’m doing fine,” and then walk social skills remain away politely. Inez was good at evading quesThough it is hard time for Ginny and her mother, Ginny learns many things from the disease.

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Inez is fortunate. Usually a person who is in the middle to late stages of Alzheimer’s like her doesn’t have these abilities. And Ginny knows her mother will eventually lose them.

“I try to take it one day at a time and try to focus on what she is able to do and how well she’s doing,” Ginny says. “I try not to think about things she says and how she’s losing them.”

Before the two leave their white-sided house for their weekly grocery-shopping trip, Ginny helps Inez put on her black fleece. It’s chilly out and looks like it could rain any minute. Inez gets her arms in -- left then right. Ginny zips it up carefully, just missing her mother’s chin.

Inez laughs. They go outside and head toward the car. Ginny walks at her mom’s side. Ginny never wants her mother to feel as if she’s being constantly watched over. She doesn’t call out, “Mom, go this way,” but instead guides her by gently walking with her toward the car.

Inside the store, Ginny and Inez walk up and down the aisles, Ginny searching for the week’s meals, Inez pushing the cart. Ginny holds the front of the cart, as if to lead her mother. She stocks up with fruits and vegetables, bread and milk. Inez says Ginny just began cooking a few years ago. Ginny has been cooking for more than 20 years.

Ginny buys her mom foods high in calories hoping to keep her weight up. Inez was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last May and has since lost more than 60 lbs. Sometimes Ginny adds powdered milk to Inez’s cereal and powered milk to other foods, such as potatoes, to increase Inez’s calorie intake. Doctors told Ginny and Inez that Inez had six to nine months to live. Inez went through a series of chemotherapy treatments. Doctors said the cancer should not have made her Alzheimer’s worse.

But Alzheimer’s did affect Inez medical treatment: it prohibited her from understanding why she needed treatments to keep her alive. “It was horrible. It was really bad because she couldn’t remember why we were going to have these treatments,” Ginny says.

“It was very uncomfortable and scary.”

At times, it’s hard for Ginny to deal with her mother’s disease.

Sometimes Inez calls Ginny her mother.

Sometimes she calls Ginny her sister.

When Ginny’s friends call, Inez says she is in a meeting. When they ask when she will be back, Inez Inez doesn’t remember well what happened before, and it makes Ginny scared. says, “When the But Ginny knows well what she need to do for her mother.

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woven into a beehive, held together by a few too many squirts of hairspray. Big, thick glasses with wire frames decorated her face, and she always wore dresses that came into her waist and flared out near her knees.

Now, Ginny, 45, has salt-and-pepper colored hair. She has turned in matching outfits for more comfortable attire, mostly sweatshirts and blue jeans. Inez’s previously done-up chocolate brown hair is now curly and white. Instead of colorful dresses and skirts, she wears loose-fitting pants and long-sleeve shirts.

“She was making things for me and that was very exciting,” Ginny says. “I was just always happy. I felt special.”

As their looks have changed, so have their roles in life. Ginny puts the toothpaste on her mom’s toothbrush in the morning and before she goes to bed. Ginny cooks dinner. Ginny buys the groceries. Ginny picks her mom up from the adult care center after work and puts her to bed at night.

Ginny doesn’t want her mother to lose her dignity to her disease. They have developed a way of communicating without using words. If Ginny sees that Inez is headed to pick up a lime slice, Ginny does not say, “Don’t eat that.”

She simply catches her mom’s eye and nods her head. Inez gazes back at her, as if she understands that she is not supposed to eat the lime slice and puts it down. Sometimes Inez will walk out of a restaurant and begin to head in the wrong direction. Ginny gently nudges her shoulder toward the right way. Inez has a heightened awareness that allows Ginny to subtly let her know her actions might not be the right ones.

“It helps her retain her dignity,” Ginny says.

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bed. For Inez, life is in slow motion. She looks meeting is over,” because she doesn’t rememout the window for hours and hours, watching ber where Ginny is. When Inez is with a group neighbors walk their dogs, watching kids come of people, she is quiet. She laughs as if she is off the bus from their long days at school. right there with the conversation, but often she Now, Ginny behaves as her mother once did. is not. She is trying to hide her confusion.

She leads a fast-paced life. Besides work, she Simple things such as reading books, sometakes Tai Chi classes, sings in the church choir thing she once loved to do, are hard for Inez. and performs in various plays in the She can’t remember the last page long enough Champaign-Urbana area. She also sees a counto make sense of the next. She can’t watch teleselor every two weeks about the hardships and vision anymore. She can’t remember what hapfrustrations of balancing her mother’s care with pened five minutes earlier in the show, so she her own life. gets frustrated and “It’s a grueling walks away. Ginny thing to see someone remembers a time that you care deeply when she and her about struggling day mother used to watch after day and it just The Andy Griffith Show wears you down,” together, a time when she says, tearfully. her mother could – Ginny Sims, the daughter “There’s ways that remember. you cannot let it get Now Ginny has to the best of you.” think for her mother. Inez does not remember Ginny has a hard time watching her mothsimple directions, like which door leads to her er forget how to cut meat or how to put bedroom. But Ginny is there for her. Ginny can toothpaste on a toothbrush. Ginny feels bad tell when her mom needs help. She will notice when she sees the look on her mom’s face by the look on Inez’s face that she needs a hairand knows she forgot what she was going to brush. Ginny will say, “Let me get you your say. Ginny doesn’t like that her mother had to hairbrush.” come live with her in Champaign. She knows And, like a mother with a child, Ginny her mother would be happier living by her sometimes overreacts. Inez once put grapes friends and sisters. in her soda and began to drink. Ginny Yet they still enjoy each other’s company. grabbed the glass and began taking the Ginny and Inez have a garden they work on grapes out, upset that her mother could have together. They are currently revamping Ginny’s choked on one. kitchen. And they also have the company of “I meant to do that,” Inez said. two dogs and two cats, each with a little zest.

“Oh,” Ginny said, returning the glass.

It’s 8:45 p.m., time for Inez to go to bed. She Inez often worries about where her money and Ginny walk up the stairs to Inez’s bedis. When she moved in with Ginny, her money room, second door on the left. The green room was transferred to Champaign. Inez used to is covered with antique lamps and paintings walk around with $300 in her pocket. Ginny from Inez’s grandmother. Ginny places her didn’t think that was safe. Now Ginny makes mom’s toothbrush, dressed with Crest Tartar sure her mother always has a $20 in her pocket, Control toothpaste, on the left side of the sink. just in case she thinks she needs something.

She prepares a glass of water and places it on Despite all its hardships and sacrifices, the right side of the sink. She twists off the top Ginny never regrets having to be the one to of the Estee Lauder Tender Creme Cleanser. Its take care of her mother. “I love caring for her,” scent reminds Ginny of her childhood, of her she says. “I love being with her. I miss the way mother. It’s the same cleanser her mother has we were, but we have developed a new way of used to wash her face for decades. being. It’s different.”

Meanwhile, Inez is putting on her pajamas Every so often, Inez tells Ginny that she is in her room. Ginny goes in to see if she needs sorry Ginny “wound up” with her. But Ginny help. Inez begins to put on a pair of pants reassures her mother that she enjoys it. But it is she would normally wear during the day, hard for Ginny at times. but Ginny hands her a pair of striped pajama “You do and do and do and there’s not bottoms. acknowledgement that you’re doing something “Mom, are you ready to wash your face and for someone,” she says. “At the same time I try take your pills?” to remind myself that that’s the nature of her “Where are the pills? Oh, I see them.” disease. You do a lot of reminding yourself Inez brushes her teeth and softly towels off with these things.” her lips. She picks up the cleanser, and twists Inez was a dynamo when Ginny was a girl. the cap shut. She thinks she already washed She occupied her time by making her family her face. Ginny reminds her. Inez washes her happy. Along with working at a nursery school face and takes her pills. Ginny follows her back and taking care of her husband and Ginny, she to the bedroom, tucks her into bed, and flips off made dinner every night. She made breakfast the light’s switch. every morning. She volunteered at Ginny’s “Guess that must be it,” Ginny says. “I’ll see school. She brought Ginny to church. She drove you in the morning.”

Ginny anywhere she needed to go. She tucked Ginny into bed.

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What’s happening this memorial day C

ommunity members seeking to recognize Memorial Day will have many options this weekend. Area Amvets, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion groups will hold ceremonies throughout the weekend.

Amvets Post 92 of Rantoul will hold two ceremonies on Memorial Day. The first will be at 9 a.m. at the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Rantoul. A priest from St. Malachy’s Catholic Church in Rantoul will officiate the service, and it will be followed by a 21-gun salute.

The second service will be at 11 a.m. at the Maplewood Cemetery. It will also include a 21-gun salute in addition to an Amvet Honor Guard, said Larry Hayes, Post 92 commander.

Veteran Sgt. Major Thomas, from Lincoln’s Challenge, a military school for troubled youth in Rantoul, will be the featured speaker.

Rantoul students will read “High Flight”, “The Gettysburg Address”, and “Flanders Field.” “Flanders Field”is the piece that inspired the American Legion tradition of throwing poppies on Memorial Day, Hayes said.

American Legion Post 24 of Champaign

will hold Memorial Day services at the Mount Hope cemetery at 2 p.m. on Monday. The service will honor veterans of all wars and peacetime veterans, J.R. Stillwell, Post 24 member and chairman of the Memorial Day program said.

Don Weckhorst will be the featured speaker at the Mount Hope ceremony.

Weckhorst, retired from the air force, is the historian at the Chanute Air Museum in Rantoul, Stillwell said. Weckhorst was also the historian at the base that houses the museum before it shut down. The service will be held in the mausoleum and last slightly more than an hour.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5520 of Champaign will hold a ceremony at Woodlawn Cemetery at 9 a.m. on Memorial Day. The service is an annual event, said Post Commander, Jerry Tice.

The service will last about 30 minutes and feature a 21-gun salute, and a wreath will be placed. Judge Michael Jones is the featured speaker; he is both a veteran and member of Post 5520.

Members of Urbana VFW Post 630 will also be at the ceremony. A bus will leave Post 630 at 8 a.m., Memorial Day weekend to transport

participants to the cemetery.

Post 630 is located at 1303 E. Main Street in Urbana.

For community members wishing to be active on Memorial Day, there is the Memorial Day 5K Run and Walk in Danville.

The event begins at 9 a.m. at the VA Medical Center in Danville.

This is the 18th year of the race, said organizer Susan Puzey. Participants of all ages are invited. Divisions range from ages 1-60+ for both men and women. There is also a men’s heavyweight division. Awards will be given out to the top finisher overall, the top three finishers in the men’s and women’s divisions, and the top five walking finishers.

Registration is $10

the day of the race and will take place from 7:30-8:30 at the medical center. The event benefits the Kennekuk Kids Cross Country Program in Danville. Kennekuk Kids is a summer program in Danville free to kids up to age 18. Last year the program had 600 participants.

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his Memorial Day is not only a time to remember those who served in the United States Armed Forces, but also those who support them. An important group that often goes overlooked according to some scholars is the mothers of soldiers.

On Memorial Day, WILL-TV will air the locally-produced documentary Gold Star Mothers: Pilgrimage of Remembrance at 7 p.m.

“It is a story a lot of people will identify with, especially considering our recent war,” said Alison Davis Wood, a producer at WILL-TV and co-producer of the documentary.

“It’s relevant because a lot of issues in the documentary are relevant today. Many mothers send their son off and never see them again,” said John Graham, co-producer and department manager of public documents and patents at the Public Library of Cincinnati.

The documentary examines governmentfunded trips to Europe for mothers to see the final resting places of their sons and to find a sense of closure after World War I. The United States government spent more than $5 million to send WWI mothers over-

seas during the Great Depression when others went hungry and without shelter.

Wood said the most challenging part of creating the documentary was editing it down to an hour.

“There are so many interesting stories that we had to cut out,” she said.

One interesting aspect the documentary deals with is race relations in the 1930s.

“Our country was heavily divided when other parts of the world were not. Mothers coming from the segregated south were treated as equals in Europe,” said Wood.

This came as a surprise to many of the black mothers, who were forced to travel to Europe in second-class conditions.

“People will be shocked the way the races interacted in the 1930s,” Graham said. “They will be shocked at how in-your-face segregation was.”

Graham described a moment after the prescreening as one of the most rewarding moments of the project. A mother who lost her 18-year-old son in Vietnam stood up and said that no one has understood what the mothers of deceased soldiers have gone through until this documentary.

“This is a balanced story,” Graham said.

“It’s not all sentimental and Norman Rockwell.”

The Gold Star Mother’s organization is still active today.

“The documentary shows the depth of motherhood, the connections between mothers and the war and the challenges mothers faced in WWI,” said Wood.

“There is something for everyone in this,” Graham said. “You can approach this from any part of the political spectrum, race, any angle and there’s something that will resonate with you.”

In addition to the airing of “Gold Star Mothers,” WILL-FM 90.9 will air Government Issues on Memorial Day at 7:06 p.m. Michael Karasis, composer, describes the program as “a musical anthology in oratorio form of the American experience in World War II.” It was composed around a collection of personal interviews and diary excerpts of WWII veterans and their families.

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WILL-TV (Channel 13) Gold Star Mothers: Pilgrimage of Remembrance Local Documentary Feature 7:00 p.m. This Monday (Memorial Day) WILL-FM (90.9 FM) Government Issue Memorial Day Tribute Featuring Illinois Composer Michael Karasis 7:06 p.m. This Monday (Memorial Day)

Maude Betterton at grave of her son, Cherrill, at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery.

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BY AUDREY DANIEL | STAFF WRITER

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he Christian Campus Fellowship (CCF) began at the University of Illinois campus in 1963. Since then, the fellowship has organized many different activities around the Champaign-Urbana community, hoping to reach out to those who need a helping hand.

Though the fellowship is primarily a student run organization, it is both open to and serves the community.

“We call ourselves a ministry that targets students at Parkland and the U of I,” said Chip Ewald, one of the Associate Campus Ministers.

The CCF is also non-denominational. It focuses on restoring the unity of Christian believers and gives members a chance to create their own family through small group ministries.

One of the volunteer opportunities the CCF provides is a soup kitchen. The soup kitchens have run only a few times over the course of the past two semesters. As Ewald

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put it, the involvement really depends on the students. “Sometimes there are students who are just really passionate about serving the community,” Ewald said.

The soup kitchens, which are located in downtown Urbana, are one of the things members of the organization are looking to make a weekly event. “Next year I’m going to do it every Saturday morning,” said Mark Sorensen, a junior at the University and CCF member, who hopes to draw people to join him next semester.

Sorensen also volunteers for the weekly Monday night English tutoring sessions.

Volunteers meet with English as a Second Language students, primarily foreign exchange students, and help them learn the ins and outs of the language.

“A lot of the time they’ll come in with a word they heard somewhere, or something they saw on a menu, and they’ll ask what it meant,” Sorensen described. “A lot of the times they’ll bring in slang words, and sometimes I don’t even know the slang stuff.”

The group also volunteers at the ClarkLindsay Retirement Home located in Urbana, providing the residents with a short vesper service and some good company.

“The vesper service is basically just a few songs and a super short sermon, and then afterward, the volunteers meet with the residents, just hanging out and listening,” “One time, we hooked up with local hospitals,” recalled another Associate Campus Minister. CCF volunteers visited a maternity ward and simply held the babies, most of whom were sick or required special attention. “We gave them that touch that they needed.”

The retirement home visits, as well as the English Corner sessions, will continue through the summer.

What did you do last night?

One of my friends is in town so we hung out. We went to Target and then went to Aroma coffeehouse … that place is really nice, it was totally laid back chill inside.

Then we went to Rentertainment and rented Two Weeks Notice. So I didn’t study at all last night.

What’s the best movie you’ve ever seen?

Right now one of my favorites is I Am Sam. I don’t know if it’s one of the best ones but I like it. Also, Life is Beautiful.

What’s your favorite place in ChampaignUrbana?

The Union and Barnes (& Noble). I study, drink coffee, see friends, just do whatever.

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What’s in your CD player?

Laura Pausini. She’s some chica who speaks good Spanish. (She sings in Spanish.) It switches between that and my spring break mix (of ’80s songs). (Ibarra went on Alternative Spring Break.)

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nita Ibarra has been a Champaign resident since she moved here in August of 1998 to attend the University as an undergraduate student. She graduated in August of 2002 as a biology major and is currently studying for the MCAT.

What are you reading right now?

I have like five books started. Case for Faith is one of them. It’s kind of like putting together evidence for God’s existence. I like it because it’s science based.

What are you most passionate about?

People. I like diversity. I think that’s something that makes me angry, when people don’t mix with each other and I see segregated groups of people walking around together.

VOLUNTEER LISTINGS • Gym Jam Urbana Park District Assist park district staff with chaperone respinsibiliteis.

Help set up and clean up activities, and interact with the kids throught the event. May 30, 2003, From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Contact Ellen Kirsanoff at 367-1536 • CCHS Giant Garage Sale : Sale Day help Champaign County Humane Society Keep tables stocked with donated merchandise, keep tables organized, make sure merchandise is priced. May 23, 2003(From 6:30 am to 6 pm, May 24, 2003 (7:30 am to 6 pm). Contact Julie Keith at 344-7297 For the most comprehensive list of volunteer opportunities in Champaign County check out www.cuvolunteer.org Did I C-U volunteer?

For more information, or to find out how to become a part of the CCF, contact Chip Ewald at 344-5711 or at chipewald@hotmail.com, or Ashley Lawrence at 344-5711 or at ccfash@soltec.net.

Who are your favorite historical figures?

Lurlene McDaniel (author, fiction novels) because she’s always written about different illnesses and brought more awareness to them. She’s what got me into studying medicine and cancer.

What do you do to relax?

I’m like a grandma; I cross-stitch and I crochet. I’m working on two blankets right now.

Who were your heroes growing up?

My mom. She was one of my biggest supporters in whatever I did.

What’s your favorite childhood memory?

I think it would be running around (a family member’s) ranch in Mexico with all my little cousins … or riding my bike on dirt hills before my grandpa’s neighborhood expanded.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

I’d probably speak louder and more clearly instead of mumbling and sounding like I’m half asleep some of the time.

What’s your biggest regret?

Not speaking my mind in moments where I have the chance.

What are you most proud of?

That I finished school.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard?

Get your life together because no one else will do it for you. I feel like I’ve been getting a lot of advice lately.

When are you happiest?

When I’m surrounded by my friends.

Do you believe in God? Yes. What is the meaning of life?

My life is given up to God, so everything should be done for him. Not that I’m perfect, though, but I try.

What do you want your last words to be?

It would probably be something to the effect of “thank you for being here” to whoever is lying there next to me.

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MAY 22-28, 2003 | C-U IS MINE, ALL MINE!

BY MEGAN BRODY | STAFF WRITER

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PHOTO | DAVID SOLANA

he Spurlock Museum may appear new to some in the community, but, in fact, the museum has been around for decades.

The museum began in 1867, when artifacts were brought back from the Rocky Mountains. In 1911, the museum moved to the fourth floor of Lincoln Hall, where it was housed for decades. Eventually the collections of artifacts from all over the world were grouped together and named the World Heritage Museum, where it remained in Lincoln Hall until 1998.

“No one knew about the museum when it was in Lincoln Hall,” said Kim Sheahan, the assistant educator and special events coordinator at Spurlock. “It also had to be shut down in the summer because it was too hot up there.”

William Spurlock, a University alumnus, and his wife Clarice, donated the building that currently houses over 45,000 artifacts from all over the globe. Thus, the World Heritage Museum was renamed the Spurlock Museum.

From 1998 to the opening of the new museum in the fall of 2002, museum employees reinventoried and completely re-catalogued each of the museum’s items. The collection was enhanced by the consolidation of University

Stark marble statues greet visitors who enter The Ancient Mediterranean Era gallery.

artifacts from the College of ACES and the Department of Anthropology. Approximately 80 percent of the museum’s collection has been acquired through donations.

“Most museums don’t have enough money to make purchases,” said Sheahan. “We are suffering from budget cuts same as everyone else. We are discussing how to maintain the services we offer as best we can.”

The museum is definitely one of the University's best-kept secrets.

“You would have to drive pretty far to find over cards to gain knowledge in an interactive another museum that has the kind of things learning process. we have,” said Sheahan.

The museum also contains an actual “None of the students really know about mummy from which researchers gathered us. It’s a shame because this place is damn information exclusively through CAT Scans, cool,” said Vered Miller, a junior philosophy as opposed to the traditional method of cutmajor who works at the museum as part ting it open. of a work-study program. Miller says stu“How many museums can say they have a dents are the least populous group to visit the mummy?” asks Miller excitedly. museum. The museum has about a dozen on More than 60 Ph.D. dissertations and senior staff, 15-20 student workers and over Masters theses are based on the museum’s 40 volunteers. collections.

“All museums have two main goals. One, Spurlock Museum offers special events in the preservation of artifacts, and two, the order to make the museum more accessible education of the public about those artifacts,” to all groups of people. There is storytelling said Sheahan. and performances for families and kids, as There are five different permanent galleries well as lectures for the academic community and a focus gallery that changes twice a year of adults. in the museum. The galleries contain items According to Sheahan, the museum is plansuch as jars filled with frogs, a chain mail suit, ning kids’ programs with a museum discovgiant Grecian statues, traditional American ery day and an archaeology day for this sumIndian dance wear, a teepee and even a Spice mer. “I hope we are thought of as a place of Girls CD, as part of modern history. learning but also of leisure and fun.”

The focus gallery is currently showing an exhibit called Bronze Age Trade in the Spurlock Museum Ancient Mediterranean, which displays old 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana currency and artifacts from ancient civilizaFree admission, $3 suggested donation tions. The next exhibit planned is a display of Japanese kimonos.

Hours: Tuesday, noon - 8 p.m.

One of the ways the museum attracts Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. returnees is to rotate the display of the museSaturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. um’s collection.

“I have a favorite exhibit in every gallery,” said Phillip Smith, lead security officer. “I work here to take advantage of the university benefits.”

The museum matches our society’s demand for highly visual presentations.

It contains dioramas as well as life-size exhibits. The display cases are colorful and neatly arranged. The explanations accompanying the displays are short, yet informaThe entryway to the museum's exhibits features a map of the world on the floor tive. Children can flip and pillars expounding the virtues of spirit, mind, and body.

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What is your favorite medium?

I find colors to be particularly emotive for me, and I love saturated colors, particularly bright ones, because they seem more powerful. So I hope that others will respond to colors in the same way. For that reason I like to use oil paint, as it blends very nicely. Paintings are fun and straightforward, but the environment in which a painting is viewed is important, so recently I've started to place my works into different contexts. I like the painting to be the heart of a certain setting.

What inspires me to paint isn't purely the beauty of my surroundings, but rather the contrast between our environment and our actions.

What inspires you?

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Where can you find the best conversation in town?

Late Thursday nights at Zorba's. Good times, good times...

Why did you choose this piece you're featuring?

I created "Sliding Down the Ladder" during my last semester in college, when I was figuring out what I wanted to do after graduating. I was having a lot of conflicting thoughts about desire versus expected roles, and dreaming a lot about possible futures. It seems to fit this time of year well, as people in this town might be having similar thoughts. I recently reworked it a bit and added the "context."

Send an email to elisabeth@readbuzz.com if you would like to be a featured in the Artist’s Corner.

Let me start by saying I love nature.

I was in a temperate rain-forest in Canada this January, and it moved me more than I can say. (And while I find all nature to be beautiful on one level or another, I'll use the forest as an example.) However, what inspires me to paint isn't purely the beauty of my surroundings, but rather the contrast between our environment and our actions. I like to focus attention on the problems which our society has created by overlooking natural beauty in an attempt to create synthetic beauty. I'd love to capture the majesty of our natural forests, but to me, that would be stopping short.

I'd rather focus on how our society views those forests, how we treat those forests, or how our appreciation of those forests fall out of mind when grabbing napkins at a restaurant.

Beauty in my natural environment inspires my soul. Seeing the effects of short-sightedness, thoughtlessness and a lack of community-minded action inspires my work, so that I might focus some attention to hopefully bring about some change for the better.

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atthew Rogers started painting at the beginning of his senior year at the University of Illinois when a good friend of his was gracious enough to share her studio space. He says he owes her a great deal for her encouragement and advice. Now that Matt’s out of school, painting has taken a much more central role in his life, and he is able to put more time toward this passion. He has recently become a citizen of Ireland, and at the end of this summer he's leaving for Spain.

The world is Matt's oyster.

Matthew Rogers at work.

"Sliding Down the Ladder"

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MAY 22-28, 2003 | ANNERTKAY OCKSRAY

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BY AMANDA GRISH | STAFF WRITER

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rannert Center for the Performing Arts, which has recently released its performance schedule for 2003-2004, has a new focus this season – the local community.

The new season, which is available at www.KrannertCenter.com, will feature the start of Jazz Threads, a season-long project that explores jazz. The program will feature several appearances at Krannert and in the community by trumpeter and Champaign native Cecil Bridgewater.

The Jazz Threads program will work in conjunction with Krannert’s Creative Intersections activities, which are designed to reach out to and enhance the local community. Bridgewater will participate in activities with local schools, libraries, churches and children’s organizations.

“It will be a very interesting thing for anyone interested in jazz,” said Krannert Public Information Director Tammey Kikta, adding that the planning for this communitywide project involved a planning committee of community musicians, educators and jazz enthusiasts.

The Jazz Threads program is at the center of Krannert’s education and outreach mission.

“We definitely want people to think of Krannert Center as a community resource,” Kitka said. “There are so many wonderful opportunities for the community here.”

Krannert currently has a series of free activities designed to reach out to the community.

“There’s the Afterglow events late at night, and the newly established Traffic Jam series at

5 p.m., which are free” Kikta said.

Many of the artists and performers who visit Krannert Center participate in outreach work with the Champaign-Urbana community or University of Illinois students through the Department of Dance, the Department of Theater and the School of Music.

“We take professional artists into non-performing arts situations, too, like an English or physics class,” Kikta said. “The educational scope of Krannert is pretty wide-reaching.”

Another new segment of performances, dubbed Vocal Journeys, will be featured in the opening of the new season.

“A vocal thread is what is unique about the season,” Kikta said. “We have vocal music from all sorts of traditions, from classical to pop to folk to jazz. All these traditions will be represented in a strong way this season.”

The season will open mid-September with a solo vocal and piano performance by Bruce Hornsby, followed by Broadway theater star Barbara Cook with a cabaret of songs by songwriter Stephen Sondheim.

The Vocal Journeys performances will also feature the all-female ensemble, Sweet Honey in the Rock, joined by the R&B/hip-hop band, Big Lovely.

“It will be an interesting melding of the traditions these women come from,” Kikta said.

The season will also feature a variety of other performances, from the University of Illinois Black Chorus to Weavermania, a quartet of Chicago folk musicians who recreate The Weavers’ favorites like “If I Had a Hammer” and “Michael Row the Boat Ashore.”

This season, Krannert will present several

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Krannert’s new season emphasizes community

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at night.

contemporary multimedia performances, including a documentary opera production that will examine the 1937 crash of the Hindenburg and the issues involving the genetic engineering of Dolly the sheep. The performance, entitled “Three Tales,” will use film footage, computer images and a live musical ensemble.

Later in the season, the Kronos Quartet will perform “Sun Rings,” a musical composition using sounds recorded in outer space. The quartet will perform live on stage with a backdrop composed of photographs and images collected by space voyagers.

“It’s fascinating, they way they assembled this piece,” Kikta said. “How many people

knew we’ve been sending up audio recorders on space probes and collecting sounds in outer space?”

According to Kikta, the originality and integrity of these performances are typical for Krannert.

“There is just a huge range of ideas that come out of these programs,” Kikta said.

“Some things are just total fun, but other things are very thought-provoking.

They’ll entertain you, but they’ll also make you think.”

“I think Krannert Center is a very exciting facility,” she continued. “I hope people within the community begin to examine what kind of a resource it is.”

Prompting Theater's “Phantom” plans comedy for the road

BY HAKAN JONSSON | STAFF WRITER

Emanating from this plot, the Prompting Theater has added a few unexpected twists of their own, as is their style. ndrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical, The “Each actor is responsible to add at least Phantom of the Opera has been re-scripted one idea to the script,” explained Brian Hagy, by the Prompting Theater for tonight's perdirector of the Prompting Theater. The formance at Parkland College Theater. changes to the script usually reflect the Webber’s 1987 classic, tells the story of love and horror in a Paris opera house. The beauti- comedic style of the group. For example, the masked phantom is ful understudy challenged by other Christine is torn copycat phantoms. between two men: However, Hagy Raoul de Chagny, added, "This time who is hopelessly in the actors wanted to love with her, and stick to the story as the dark and masked much as possible.”

Phantom, who seems Starting in October to possess super– Brian Hagy, director of Prompting Theater of last year, the cast human powers of began to modify influence and music.

Webber's original Following these three plot, improvising and discussing possible characters, the musical explores the deep and changes. dark places of both the opera house and the “When we design a show, the actors adapt human spirit.

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an original story to what they want it to be” explained Hagy. “The scripts are completely actor produced”.

According to Hagy, this process continued for about a month, allowing the entire cast an opportunity to further design their character and decide on the direction of the play.

In December, rehearsals started and now half a year’s work is coming to a close with a one-night performance at the Parkland College Theater.

None of the cast members, made up of both veterans and newcomers, seemed to be very nervous. Many of actors have been with the troupe for several years, but even the most recent additions don't seem to be suffering from stage fright.

Chris Harrison, who will make his stage debut as the opera manager Armand Moncharmin, said, "I’m only a little nervous, but I know we’re going to do well”.

Hagy founded the Prompting Theater, which is based at the Developmental Services

Center in Champaign, eight years ago. Today the theatre company consists of 22 actors with developmental disabilities. The theater group wants to show that “a disability does not imply an inability”.

Over the last eight years, the troupe has put a comedic twist on a number of classical themes, trying to mount at least two productions a year. Past shows include A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Nutcracker.

“We’ve even done a slapstick version of Romeo and Juliet, said Hagy.

The Prompting Theater is in the process of planning to tour throughout Illinois with their adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera.

The details of the tour have not yet been finalized.

The Phantom of the Opera Parkland College Theater Tonight, 7 p.m.

Admission is free

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SO WHEN DOES THIS BREAK THING HAPPEN? | MAY 22-28, 2003

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Pops, locks and digitz

Underground dance history with the Liquid Pop Collective

BY YEJOON KOH | CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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PHOTO | Courtsey of Mike Panic at mikepanic.com

or more than four years, the Liquid Pop Collective dance crew has been at the forefront of liquid and digitz styles of dancing, while also gaining respect in other underground forms of street dance such as popping, waving and locking.

For those not familiar with the underground dance scene, liquid is a style of dance where one hand follows another to create the illusion of a liquid flowing, and digitz is more or less liquid extended into the fingers using different patterns of waves.

Although they did not create liquid or digitz themselves, the members of Liquid Pop Collective are veterans of the electronic dance scene and have taken liquid and digitz dance further than any other crew around.

While they claim New Jersey as their home, the members of the Liquid Pop Collective currently live all over the East Coast.

Frequency and Relic live in Washington D.C., Likquid Pop Eric is from Philadelphia, D-Strange is from Staten Island and Fu Man Chu, Code Red and Ben Grimm still reside in New Jersey.

With their experience, they have also accumulated a lot of knowledge about the history of digitz and the sketchier history of liquid.

“From my own personal perspective, Liquid was a sort of a natural progression from glowsticking,” said Liquid Pop Collective founding member Fu Man Chu. “I simply put down the sticks one day and was forced to work with what was left, namely my hands.”

“Kind of the same for me,” agreed Likquid Pop Eric, who has gained much recognition from an old Internet movie clip that shows him dancing in front of an arcade machine.

“I started to party in NYC back in 1994 but did not get into dancing seriously until late 1995,” Likquid Pop Eric said. “I remember seeing kids doing something that looked like liquid, but would consider it its first baby steps outside of glowsticking.”

However, there are

A dancer shows off his liquid skills at an underground party in Philadelphia.

too far out there in some cases, although to others who claim waving is where liquid got our inner circle it will be sick.” its start. Waving, a funk style of street dance To make that inner circle bigger, the crew started in the 1970s, consists of isolating difhas been working hard to spread liquid and ferent joints to create the illusion of a wave digitz and evolve the art forms. passing through one’s body.

“We went to Toronto because someone “Liquid’s ‘history’ is a point of much called the crew out,” recalled Likquid Pop debate different regions will claim different Eric. “[We] drove eight hours to Toronto to origin stories. [Waving] is the other school of prove a point. Went to Cali and got jumped thought. Liquid and waving mechanically are by 12 heads in white gloves.” very similar. However, there are differences In addition to traveling, they have also put both in the abstract sense and in the physical out an instructional video (available at sense between liquid and waving…historicalwww.lpclabs.com) and personally taught ly it will probably be accurate to say the same those willing to learn. thinking behind waving influenced liquid,” “This year at Movement (a free three-day Fu Man Chu said. event held during Memorial The history of Day weekend in Detroit) digitz is more should be a good gauge as to clear-cut. Code Red how far things have come,” knew the originapredicted Fu Man Chu. tors of the style “When I go out to generic personally and clubs now, two out of five learned it directly dancers do some sort of liqfrom them. He and uid.” another dancer – LPC founding member Fu Man Chu “When we first started named Joe then dancing out in this one club brought digitz to in Philly called Motion, no the rest of the one knew about digitz,” Code Red said.

Liquid Pop Collective between late 1999 and “After a lil’ while, we would watch and see early 2000. like mad heads tryin’ to figure it out. Now we “The style began forming around at The got heads out in other countries tryin’ to Tunnel in NYC,” explained Code Red. “When I started going in ‘98 it was a few years in, but learn. So it is spreading and that is a good feeling.” it is kind of ambiguous as to when it came Other dancers are not the only ones who about exactly.” have taken notice of the Liquid Pop “The dude who deserves the credit for it is Collective’s talents.

Mario. I would consider him and a few others They have seen offers from MTV and Ultra first generation. I was second generation. I to perform, but unfortunately they have not was at a party and my boy was like, ‘Yo, have gone through because of irresponsibility on you seen this guy Mario yet?’ I was like, the other end.

‘Nah.’ So he showed me, and basically I start“MTV was a bust, because they were kind ed to learn it. So I am second.” of lookin’ to just rip off what we do,” Likquid Digitz took on a life of its own after being Pop Eric explained. “So we were like, ‘Hell introduced to the Liquid Pop Collective. The no!’ We get offers to go to Europe and crew began to use it to embellish other styles Australia and shit, but like I said, people of street dance, as member D-Strange dubbed don’t take care of their end first, so not everyit the “chameleon” style.

“Digitz can be used to as small little accents thing works out.”

Ultra’s offer fell through for other reasons. to things. Though it tends to then become “Let’s just say to get the deal I had to give more of a trick style when it does, its techup the ass. She was too much lovin’ for me. I niques are still used,” Code Red said. mean A LOT of lovin’ if you catch my drift,” Not satisfied with merely using digitz as a means of adding flourishes to their moves, the Likquid Pop Eric said.

Even though the Liquid Pop Collective Liquid Pop Collective began to push the envearen’t making a living off of dancing, they lope in their use of digitz.

“It was simply a matter of making things as seem pretty happy with what they’ve accomplished thus far. If they bite down on any complicated and complex as you could at one opportunities, it will surely be on their terms, point,” Fu Man Chu said. “That has both its but they’re not pushing the issue. benefits and its pitfalls. You end up doing “This whole thing has happened organicalstuff that is so abstract and so attuned to the ly, let it ride,” Likquid Pop Eric said. “If one eyes of someone who’s been doing digitz that of us makes it, we all make it.” other people won’t get it. It will be too subtle,

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MAY 22-28, 2003 | DID YOU PICK UP THE NEW RICKY MARTIN ALBUM YET?

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BY BRIAN MERTZ | MUSIC EDITOR

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he future of local music in ChampaignUrbana took a major hit two weeks ago. On May 8, the city of Urbana closed the performance space at the Independent Media Center because of fire code concerns.

Closing down that space was not only a major financial setback to the Independent Media Center, but it was also a hit to the entire Champaign-Urbana music scene.

Of course, Record Service is still selling CDs of local artists, WEFT is still broadcasting and local bands are still rocking. The closing of this one performance space is something that many local music fans might never directly notice. But unless things change in Champaign-Urbana, this hit will put the future of live music in Champaign-Urbana in grave danger.

The reason why this was such a major loss for the entire local music scene is that the performance space at the Independent Media Center was the primiere all-ages concert venue in Champaign-Urbana.

Despite the high number of venues in the area, there are now only two concert venues left in Champaign where people who are under 18 years old can go to see live music.

Of course it would be great if the Independent Media Center performance space could just re-open. However, its closing might be a blessing in disguise for the music scene if it fosters a meaningful dialogue about the creation of more local allages venues.

The current lack of all-ages venues comes from economics and politics. The economics of this situation is that the sale of alcohol, not just the draw of a band, provides the revenue to keep clubs open.

The politics of this situation is that both Champaign and Urbana have laws that create too many hurdles to have a venue that is allages and still serve alcohol. All-ages venues in the area do not sell alcohol to their patrons to avoid these restrictions.

The initial reasoning behind the laws is understandable. Underage drinking is a real problem. Access to clubs and venues that serve alcohol is a concern shared by many parents and politicans.

But just because kids are in a place that serves alcohol does not mean that they are going to be able to drink. The greatest example of that idea comes from one of the smaller clubs in Chicago, the Metro.

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Joe Shanahan, owner of the Metro, one of Chicago's most popular and important venues, sings the praises of being able to have allages shows. The city of Chicago allows the Metro, and other Chicago venues, to have allages shows from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., boot everyone out when the show ends, and then have 18 and over or 21 and over shows from 10 p.m. until curfew. At all shows, alcohol is served, but wristbands are strictly enforced at the bars. This system allows underage concertgoers to return home before curfew.

Shanahan has said that underage kids who go to shows are there to see their favorite band, not to get drunk. In fact, most kids race to the front of the stage and won't leave their spot until the show is over.

The Metro is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Shanahan's experience is a far better indicator of the actions of underage concertgoers than the hypothetical fears of parents and politicians.

For Shanahan and other club owners in Chicago, there are economic benefits to the all-ages system because club owners can take chances on bands that normally would have dismal ticket sales if their younger fans were not allowed into the show.

For the young fans in the area, the benefit of the all-ages system is getting to experience live music at an early age.

That final benefit is where ChampaignUrbana may suffer the most from the closing of the Independent Media Center's performance space.

Young people in Champaign-Urbana will not easily get to experience the life-changing thrills of a concert.

Talk to most people who are in bands today, and they will tell you that they wanted to start a band because when they were young, they saw someone perform live. Some of the best bands in ChampaignUrbana today have told me that amazing local performances are why they started their bands.

If Champaign-Urbana's music scene is going to continue to be as strong in the future as it is now, it is going to require the emergence of new bands over time.

I don't mean bands made up of four guys at the University of Illinois who are just waiting to graduate so they can move back to Chicago and make it big with their band.

It is going to take bands that take pride in calling Champaign-Urbana their home. That pride best emerges from people who have

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longstanding ties to the area.

It becomes completely unrealistic to expect that pride to emerge when the cities of ChampaignUrbana are keeping the youth of their towns from experiencing live music.

How can a local high school student be proud of their local scene if they don't get to experience it?

Why form a band in high school if you have nowhere to play in front of your friends?

What inspires a group of high school students to form a band if they haven't even experienced the joy of sweating and jumping in a crowd as they are bombarded by the energy of live music?

Why stick around and be in a band in Champaign-Urbana when you are older if you didn't experience music here when you were younger?

There are more tangible economic benefits for the cities of ChampaignUrbana to change their laws to allow venues like the Canopy Club and the With the closing of the Independent Media Center’s performance space, only two all-ages venues remain in Champaign-Urbana where underage fans can Highdive to have allages shows. More people see bands like the Red Hot Valentines perform. going to shows, with continually fostering the arts in their towns parents driving younger fans, means more that this first setback to local music is all it money spent in the city. will take to inspire some sort of change.

There are benefits to having kids getting It is time for elected officials in both cities, into shows legally instead of sneaking in. And promoters, venue owners, bands and other kids are even more prone to getting into trouinterested parties to sit down and discuss how ble because they have nothing else to do to strike a balance that will permit all-ages because there are no shows around that they shows and not increase underage drinking. can attend.

If the laws can be written into Chicago to Of course there are still places to play, and permit all-ages shows, then it can certainly be there are still bands from the area playing done here. every night. Promoters at places like Mike & The future of music in Champaign-Urbana Molly’s, the Highdive and the Canopy have may depend upon opening up venues to alllearned to live with the age requirements.

But already, some local bands and their fans ages shows. Here's to hoping the major setback the Independent Media Center suffered are reeling from the loss of the Independent two weeks ago doesn't become a major setMedia Center’s performance space.

It is my hope that Champaign and Urbana's back down the road for everyone involved in the local music scene. elected officials are truly dedicated enough to

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to make a solid mix is obvious to anyone who has tried their hand at being a DJ. The first mix on the album felt a little odd, due mostly to differences in the pitch of the two songs. But not once do dLo or Spinnerty drop the beat for even a moment. They never force mixes. Instead they use mixing techniques that deserve high praise for their precision and subtlety.

It may seem like there are a million DJs in ChampaignUrbana, but Play it on the Porch has set the bar for recorded mixes for any style of DJing. It is the work of two guys who are clearly passionate about the music they play and are extremely talented on the wheels of steel. So if you ever wondered about why people get excited about DJs, you need look no further than Play it on the Porch. Pick up a copy and play it everywhere you go.

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TRIPLE WHIP Bare Boned EP

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BY BRIAN TRACY Triple Whip’s debut EP Bare Boned on local label Innocent Words has one flaw: It’s entirely too short. The EP clocks in at just under nine minutes. And while all the songs are great, it’s hard to get a feel for a band that has recorded so little.

“Imitate You” starts the EP with a low rolling bass that sets the tone for the song. It is an up-tempo track that cannot be called anything other than “rock.” The straight-forward approach to the music is refreshing in a time where the emphasis swings between over-produced under-talented pop and under-produced garage rock. This track, like the others, is a direct hit of rock, nothing but the basics: guitar, bass, drums and vocals. It works without a doubt.

Triple Whip takes a very different approach to their music. Aside from the previously mentioned clean-cut structure, Triple Whip start all of their songs with the bass and are able to immediately separate themselves from the crowd of bands who follow the timeless structure of starting out first with guitars.

“The Stops” finishes the EP on a high note. While the whole EP is good,“The Stops” is the most engaging track of the three. As the song roars to an end it leaves behind anticipation for a more lengthy output. Hopefully, Triple Whip can give the same energy and ingenuity in the future as they do on Bare Boned, just on a larger scale.

D-LO & SPINNERTY Play it on the Porch ★★★★

BY BRIAN MERTZ Most people don't understand what makes a DJ great or what makes a DJ an artist, until they encounter a performance by a gifted DJ. On their new mix album, Play it on the Porch, local hip-hop DJs d-Lo and Spinnerty provide an amazing performance by two obviously gifted DJs. After playing every week, twice a week, at places like Barfly for quite some time, the two DJs (who each have roughly four years of experience behind the decks), clearly understand each other's style. But also they create imagery, atmosphere and mood with their 70-minute mix. It is a skill that all DJs want, but it is something, that to some degree, must come naturally.

Fusing together mellow hip-hop, trip-hop, a little jazz and a little funk, d-Lo and Spinnerty have created a mix that feels cool and laid back, while still bringing enough rhythm to make heads nod and feet tap.

The atmosphere the album gives off is born-out of an impeccable track selection that features tracks you probably know like Nas & 2Pac's "Thugz Mansion" or Jurassic 5's "Freedom," to tracks you should know like People Under the Stairs's "Acid Raindrops," to underground gems like Smif n Wessun's "Bucktown" to creations that are all their own like the genius fusing of a St. Germain track with a Mos Def acapella.

It doesn't really matter if the tracklisting was planned out or done on the fly. Play it on the Porch flows so amazingly well that one can't help but imagine a room full of MCs like Mos Def, Q-Tip and Talib Kweli sitting in Spinnerty's bedroom, taking turns passing the mic as d-Lo and Spinnerty mix in the next instrumental for them to rhyme over. The end result sounds effortless, but the skill required

A band with the gall to use the namesake of one of the most underrated characters in teenage movie history should have something to add to the quickly tiring pop-punk genre. Damone, a fourpiece rock band from the suburbs of Boston, puts a spin on the formula by introducing a new face to the music scene.

Noelle, a 17-year-old girl who packs a surprising vocal punch, will cause listeners to immediately picture The Donnas. The power chords, simplicity within the songs and overall style are very reminiscent of that all-girl band. The difference in the bands is in the lyrics. Whereas The Donnas used to sing about acting older than they were, Damone’s lyrics are rooted in teenage culture.

The overall sound of the band not only mirrors The Donnas, but many other pop-metal acts as well, most notably Cheap Trick. The melodies are very much rooted in pop, and one does not need to think hard to picture the throngs of 12-year-old girls jumping in unison to Damone’s choruses for years to come.

In fact, the focus that Damone has on the younger teen population will be its greatest asset and its greatest barrier for a wider fan base. This debut comes at a time when there is no real rock "grrl" for the younger crowd. With Gwen Stefani and Avril Lavigne becoming more mainstream, Noelle is a prime contender to become one of the leading ladies in alternative rock. The potential for this band to explode is definitely present, and a strong showing at this year’s Warped Tour will only help expand their reputation.

The downside to this focused demographic is that many of the songs come off as childish and frivolous. With tracks such as "Carwash Romance", "Driveway Blues", "At The Mall", and a opening track revolving around the trials and tribulations of BMX riding, there is not much on the album that will connect with those over the age of 18. This is not to say Damone has an immature sound, but the lyrical content is not profound to say the least.

Anyone who still gets excited about songs regarding curfews, not fitting in and general adolescent malaise will be drawn towards this up-and-coming group. Despite the low level of adult accessibility, Damone shows, much like the stars of Fast Times at Ridgemont High did so many years ago, that a group of twenty-something’s can successfully act like teenagers.

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SUBVERSIVE Anti-Hero Star Chaser Records

BY BRIAN TRACY

WIRE Send

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PARASOL RECORDS TOP 10 SELLERS

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1. Club 8 - Strangely Beautiful (A Hidden Agenda Record) 2. Pernice Brothers - Yours, Mine & Ours (Ashmont Records) 3. The New Pornographers - Electric Version (Matador Records) 4. The Postal Service - Give Up (Sub Pop Records) 5. Bettie Serveert - Log 22 (A Hidden Agenda Record) 6. Absinthe Blind - Rings (Mud Records) 7. Broadcast - Pendulum (Warp Records) 8. The Essex Green - The Long Goodbye (Merge Records) 9. Ova Looven - 58:34 (Artikal Records) 10. Year Of The Rabbit - Hunted (YOTRecords)

BY PATRICK SOUTH After 25 on and off years in the music business, British art-punk band Wire continues in its effort to remain relevant. The band made history in the late ‘70s by releasing the seminal post-punk trio of albums Pink Flag, Chairs Missing and 154, each one artsier and more experimental than the last.

The ‘80s killed Wire, as they were unable to produce another album that could match the quality of their first three. They were taking more time between each successive album. Clearly, their creative steam was running out. 1988’s A Bell is a Cup…Until it is Struck, besides being among the greatest album titles of all time, was Wire’s only diamond in the rough since the band took that first nosedive.

Wire then dropped the “e” and became Wir. Not only did they take on a silly name, but their stab at electronic music turned out to be nothing more than unlistenable.

I refer to this period of Wir(e) as dir(e). A few more unremarkable Wire albums and a 10-year absence brings us up to date.

Send is more important an album than any follower of Wire’s career could have imagined. The band has both updated and streamlined their sound. They have found their niche halfway between punk and industrial music. The tracks are propelled by a barrage of buzzing guitars and pounding drums and bass. Arty experimentation is kept in check throughout.

This 11-track album consists of seven tracks taken from the two Read & Burn EPs released last year, along with four new ones. Not surprisingly, this is my biggest gripe. Owners of the two EPs are going to want to know if it’s worth shelling out $15 for four new songs. It’s a tough call.

Of the new tracks,“Half Eaten” is a two-minute throwaway, and “Being Watched” is unremarkable. The more somber “Mr. Marx’s Table” and “You Can’t Leave Now,” however, break up the onslaught of noise and give the album a more varied feel.

Each track is positioned next to the two strongest and most relentless songs found here:“In the Art of Stopping” is a straightforward and repetitive modern take on punk, and “Read and Burn” would be a hit post-industrial single in a robot-run world. Killing Joke would be proud.

On its own, Send marks Wire’s fifth “good” album. It will please Pink Flag fans and might also attract those keen on the industrial sounds of Filter. Unfortunately, with such limited distribution, Send is not likely to make it to the newcomers’ ears.

It’s frustrating that Wire had to dampen the impact that last year’s EPs created by recycling most of the tracks for their first LP in more than 10 years. Had the band waited and released all of Send for the first time, listeners would have more to be excited about.

Still, the Anglophile in me has been satisfied. And a live album from The Metro in Chicago that is perhaps more fiery than the album itself is also included with orders straight from the record label. How Wire still have it in them after all these years is beyond me.

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Their logo really should be plastered on the front of a car; it has a ’50s-ish look to it, a very clean, retro symbol. This does not give me much hope. This, combined with the name Subversive, is making me think we’re getting some hard-rock (can’t be metal because they spelled the name right) band probably still stuck in the late ’90s.

Flipping over the CD I see such imaginative titles like ‘Love Song’ (according to allmusic.com there’s already 501 songs with that title),“Beautiful” (356 songs) and of course, the required misspelling of “Otherwize.”

Yup, bad rock coming, only beacon of hope is the “Recorded by Steve Albini,” but shouldn’t it be “produced by?” Maybe he doesn’t want that much credit.

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BEFORE LISTENING Just because something looks poorly made, does that mean it’s poorly made?

Subversive’s CD looks like it was designed by someone on Photoshop, with very little knowledge of how much that program can do.

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Yup, I was right, they’re definitely hooked in the ’90s rock.

The first track,“Slider,” sounds like a Nirvana B-side that is begging to stay lost if it exists.

“Parade” continues the tradition of taking a good idea from five to eight years ago and copying it. This time around it comes off as a slower early, Alice in Chains wannabe.

Regardless of who they’re really trying to be, Subversive really just fail to be themselves, definitely a book that can be judged by its cover.

RECORD SERVICE TOP 10 SELLERS 1. Jack Johnson - On and On (Universal) 2. Pete Yorn - Day I Forgot (Sony) 3. Blur - Think Tank (Virgin Records) 4. NOFX - War On Errorism (Fat Wreck Chords) 5. Flaming Lips - Fight Test EP (Warner Brothers) 6. D-Lo and Spinnerty - Play It On the Porch 7. Ben Harper - Diamonds on the Inside (Virgin records) 8. The White Stripes - Elephant (V2) 9. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Fever to Tell (Interscope Records) 10. The Sea & Cake - One Bedroom (Thrill Jockey)

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MAY 22-28, 2003 | SCOTT WIELAND GOT ARRESTED AGAIN FOR DRUGS. I’M SHOCKED.

MusicDVDReview 50 CENT The New Breed

SoundBlotter All the best that music has to offer this week

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BY BRIAN MERTZ Question: What do you do after coming out with the number one album and the number one song in the country?

Answer: You quickly release a bunch of sub par B-sides and a DVD of boring interviews and overly raw live performances. At least that's the answer the people in the Shady / Aftermath / G-Unit camp have come up with for rap phenomenon 50 Cent.

Within two months of the release of his chart topping Get Rich or Die Trying, 50 Cent released a DVD called The New Breed with a three track bonus CD. Because 50 Cent is still a musician (he hasn't caught the acting bug yet), we'll first look at the bonus CD. Clocking in at a mere nine minutes, the CD is mostly a showcase for 50 Cent's crew, G-Unit. But unlike the unique vocal stylings and sound of their leader, the rest of the GUnit sounds just like your average bunch of rappers. Even the much hyped Tony Yayo fades into the dull beats.

Obsessive Eminem fans might race out to get the G-Unit remix of “8 Mile Road.” But nothing on this bonus CD matches intensity or creativity of Get Rich or Die Trying.

Now onto the DVD that barely has more content than the bonus CD. Chock full of violent imagery as part of its menus, the DVD features a documentary on 50 Cent, live performances in Detroit and all of 50 Cent's music videos.

The meat of the DVD comes from a 20 minute documentary explaining how 50 Cent got started rapping. It also features the majority of the video footage that will be recycled again and again throughout the rest of the DVD. While the story behind 50 Cent is interesting, everything said in this documentary can be found in other interviews and television shows. There is nothing groundbreaking or newsworthy on this DVD, even for the casual fan. 50 Cent used to sell crack, now he's rapping with Dr. Dre and Eminem. End of story.

The DVD is also hyped as having a prison interview with G-Unit member Tony Yayo, as if he was a major celebrity. But if in his own words, Tony Yayo says his day-to-day life in prison is "just chillin and minding my business," then why should anyone even care what he has to say?

The only value that might come from this prison interview is seeing the contrast of Yayo's footage in prison and footage of him before he was incarcerated. If the contrast was stronger and if Yayo actually said more against the gangsta life, then perhaps more kids would avoid that life.

Instead, Yayo basically glorifies being in prison.

The live performances are impeccably filmed. And they do a pretty good job of capturing the excitement of a live 50 Cent performance in Detroit. The only flaw of the live performances comes from 50 himself. Instead of utilizing the deep range of his voice, 50 Cent and the rest of the G-Unit fall into the trap that catches most live hip hop performances. Shouting at the top of their lungs, they run roughshod over tracks like "Rap Game" and "Wanksta."

The contrast of Eminem's restrained live flow on "In Da Club" shows that 50 still has a lot to learn about how to work a crowd.

As a fan, having the 50 Cent music videos is a pretty great thing considering "In Da Club" is finally off of 24-hour rotation on MTV. But, the making of the video documentaries consist of pointless conversations and video clips. It is not necessary to have anyone explain the plot line behind the video for "In Da Club," especially not for 12 minutes.

The mini-documentaries reach the absolute low of the entire DVD listening to Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks ask each other incessantly about how many women they've slept with in the past month.

The "bonus" materials are three live performances in the AOL studios that are practically indistinguishible from the actual recorded performances of "Wanksta" and "In Da Club." At least in these live performances, 50 utilizes all of his vocal prowess. The final bonus track is the trailer for the 8 Mile DVD, just in case you bought The New Breed without realizing Eminem had made a movie in the past year.

At the end of the day, The New Breed is nothing more than the bonus DVD that comes for free with most albums these days. The fact that the Shady-Afermath camp is actually selling this DVD at the price of a full album exemplifies either insulting arrogance or a brilliant stroke of exploiting Eminem and 50 Cent's fans. If you're smart, you'll save your money, pick up Get Rich or Die Trying, if you haven't already, and see why 50 Cent deserves all the praise heaped on him in this pointless DVD.

INDEPENDENT ROCK / PUNK / EMO Local H / Sullen Sunday, May 25, Double Door in Chicago, 10:00 p.m. ($10) 21+ This Sunday, Local H is having a CD release party for No Fun, their new EP on Thick Records. This marks the third record label that Local H has released a record through. Local H may only have two full-time members, but their live show is nonetheless very powerful.

Also playing the show will be St. Louis rockers Sullen, who will also be releasing their new album Paint the Moon on Thick. Sullen is an up and coming rock band from St. Louis who feature both male and female vocals. This is a great chance to see some great faces in rock today and pick up two new releases for the first time. (Adam Henrichs) Rob McColley / Lanterna Friday, May 23, Cowboy Monkey, 10:00 p.m. ($3) If you have been to the Highdive you might have encountered Rob McColley, but the odds are that you have met him as a bartender instead of onstage. This week though is your chance catch him on the stage of the Cowboy Monkey.

McColley, who has worked with musical luminaries like Brendan Gamble from the Poster Children as well as Jay Bennett and Edward Burch, should be a musical treat to behold.

Also not to be missed is Henry Frayne’s revered musical project Lanterna. Creating amazing soundscapes, Lanterna has quickly become one of the most respected and popular acts in ChampaignUrbana. (Brian Mertz)

2ON2OUT (Seth and Adam Fein from Absinthe Blind) Monday, May 26, Iron Post, 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 27, Cowboy Monkey, 10:00 p.m.

Ever wonder what rock stars listen to when their not playing their own music? Well as part of the Cowboy Monkey’s Rock n’ Roll DJ series, you can experience the musical concoctions of the brothers Fein from Absinthe Blind. Going under the DJing moniker of 2ON2OUT, Seth and Adam spin everything from the Postal Service to Tears for Fears to Public Enemy.

And if you don’t catch 2ON2OUT at the Monkey this week, you can now head out to the Iron Post every Monday night to hear these unique montages. (Brian Mertz)

HOUSE / TECHNO / ELECTRONIC Layo and Bushwacka!

Saturday, May 24, Zentra in Chicago, 10:00 p.m. to 5 a.m. ($20) 21+ So it may be a bit of a drive. And the ticket prices are hefty. But on Saturday night, two of the most important names in progressive, acid house and

breakbeats will be tearing the roof off of Zentra in Chicago.

Layo and Bushwacka! released Night Music, one of the best dance albums in 2002 and have been riding their increased popularity ever since. Thanks to a great remix by Tim Deluxe, Layo and Bushwacka’s “Love Story” became an international success, making crowds go crazy at major events like Homelands and the Big Beach Boutique party in the UK. Opening the night will be John Curley, a DJ who has received plenty of accolades in the Sound Blotter. If you’re looking for the right way to get the summer clubbing season started, Saturday at Zentra may be the way to go. (Brian Mertz)

ROCK OpeningBands.com local showcase with Solo Mono / Sick Day / Bent-Til-Broken Thursday, May 22, Canopy Club, 10 p.m. ($5) Holy Crap! So much rock power at one local show. Moving their local showcase night from Monday to Thursday, OpeningBands.com continues its tradition of lining up fantastic shows with local bands.

This Thursday is no exception. Local hardcore heroes Solo Mono are headlining this week, bringing their trashing guitars, screaming vocals and a great sense of humor to the Canopy Club. Also rocking the place will be local band Sick Day. Opening the showcase this evening will be BentTil-Broken who have been all over the Midwest as of late. Get there early to maximize your rock experience.

(Brian Mertz) Phil Rockrohr & The Lifters / Monkey Paw / Regal Standard Friday, May 23, Schuba’s in Chicago 10 p.m. ($8) 21+ Back in the day, when the buzz came in the form of a publication called the spectrum, there was an editor by the name of Phil Rockrohr. Since those good old days, Phil has gone on to pursue a career in music with his band Phil Rockrohr & The Lifters. Friday night, they will celebrate the release of their new album Sheet Music.

The new CD will sell for $8 and will include a free copy of the band's 14-song self-titled album with purchase of Sheet Music. Providing support for Phil and the boys will be Monkey Paw and Regal Standard. To get into Schuba’s, which is one of the best venues in Chicago, you’ll need to be at least 21years-old. (Brian Mertz)

BATTLE OF THE BANDS INFO Champaign Public Library’s “Battle of the Bands” If all the members of your band are between the ages of 12 and 18, then you should run, not walk, over to the Champaign Public Library Central Information Desk at 505 S. Randolph St. and sign up for a spot in the Champaign Public Library’s “Battle of the Bands.”

The grand prize is three hours of recording time at POGO Studio plus an appearance on 107.1 FM The Planet's local music show.

Interested bands should submit a demo CD or tape that has two to four songs on it. All styles of music are welcome.

For more information on the Battle of the Bands, check out the Champaign Public Library’s web site at www.champaign.org.

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MAY 22-28, 2003 | PICK, PICK, PICK...

CLUBSVENUES Assembly Hall First & Florida, Champaign 333.5000 American Legion Post 24 705 W. Bloomington Rd., C. 356.5144 American Legion Post 71 107 N. Broadway, Urbana 367.3121 Barfly 120 N. Neil, Champaign 352.9756 Barnes and Noble 51 E. Marketview, Champaign 355.2045 Boltini Lounge 211 N. Neil, Champaign 378.8001 Borders Books & Music 802 W.Town Ctr., Champaign 351.9011 The Brass Rail 15 E. University, Champaign 352.7512 Canopy Club (The Garden Grill) 708 S. Goodwin, Urbana 367.3140 C.O. Daniels 608 E. Daniel, Champaign 337.7411 Cosmopolitan Club 307 E. John, Champaign 367.3079 Courtyard Cafe Illini Union, 1401 W. Green, U. 333.4666

Cowboy Monkey 6 Taylor St., Champaign 398.2688 Clybourne 706 S. Sixth, Champaign 383.1008 Curtis Orchard 3902 S. Duncan Road, Champaign 359.5565 D.R. Diggers 604 S. Country Fair Dr., C. 356.0888 Embassy Tavern & Grill 114 S. Race, Urbana 384.9526 Esquire Lounge 106 N. Walnut, Champaign 398.5858 Fallon’s Ice House 703 N. Prospect, Champaign 398.5760 Fat City Saloon 505 S. Chestnut, Champaign 356.7100 The Great Impasta 114 W. Church, Champaign 359.7377 G.T.’s Western Bowl Francis Dr., Champaign 359.1678 Hideaway 701 Devonshire Dr., Champaign 356.3081 The Highdive 51 Main, Champaign 359.4444 Huber’s 1312 W. Church, Champaign 352.0606 Illinois Disciples Foundation 610 E. Springfield, Champaign 352.8721 Independent Media Center 218 W Main St, Urbana 344.8820 The Iron Post 120 S. Race, Urbana 337.7678 Joe’s Brewery 706 S. Fifth, Champaign 384.1790 Kam’s 618 E. Daniel, Champaign 328.1605 Krannert Art Museum 500 E. Peabody, Champaign 333.1861 Krannert Center for Performing Arts 500 S. Goodwin, Urbana Tickets: 333.6280, 800/KCPATIX La Casa Cultural Latina 1203 W. Nevada, Urbana 333.4950 Lava 1906 W. Bradley, Champaign 352.8714 Legends Bar & Grill 522 E. Green, Champaign 355.7674 Les’s Lounge 403 N. Coler, Urbana 328.4000 Lincoln Castle 209 S. Broadway, Urbana 344.7720 Malibu Bay Lounge North Rt. 45, Urbana 328.7415 Mike & Molly’s 105 N. Market, Champaign 355.1236

Mulligan’s 604 N. Cunningham, Urbana 367.5888 Murphy’s 604 E. Green, Champaign 352.7275 Neil Street Pub 1505 N. Neil, Champaign 359.1601 New Art Theater 126 W. Church, Champaign 351.7368 No Name Saloon 55 E. Main, Champaign 398.6912 The Office 214 W. Main, Urbana 344.7608 Parkland College 2400 W. Bradley, Champaign 351.2528 Phoenix 215 S, Neil, Champaign 355.7866 Pia’s of Rantoul Rt. 136 E., Rantoul 893.8244 Pink House Rts. 49 & 150, Ogden 582.9997 The Rainbow Coffeehouse 1203 W. Green, Urbana 766.9500 Red Herring/ Channing-Murray Foundation 1209 W. Oregon, Urbana 344.1176 Rose Bowl Tavern 106 N. Race, Urbana 367.7031 Springer Cultural Center 301 N. Randolph, Champaign 355.1406 Spurlock Museum 600 S. Gregory, Urbana 333.2360 Strawberry Fields Café 306 W. Springfield, Urbana 328.1655 Ten Thousand Villages 105 N. Walnut, Champaign 352.8938 TK Wendl’s 1901 S. Highcross Rd., Urbana 255.5328 Tonic 619 S. Wright, Champaign 356.6768 Two Main 2 Main, Champaign 359.3148 University YMCA 1001 S. Wright, Champaign 344.0721 Verde/Verdant 17 E. Taylor St., Champaign 366.3204 Virginia Theatre 203 W. Park Ave., Champaign 356.9053 White Horse Inn 112 1/2 E. Green, Champaign 352.5945 Zorba’s 627 E. Green, Champaign 344.0710

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buzzpicks Dream of Sunflowers at Cinema Gallery

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ictor Wang’s exhibition, Dream of Sunflowers, will continue until June 1 at the Cinema in Urbana. The sunflower, which was used during the Cultural Revolution in China as a symbol of how people should feel toward Mao, is used by Wang as a metaphor for his background and emotional state. The ambivalence in his work displays the emotional drama in the mixture of confusing, exhilarating, and exasperating tensions.

Adaptation released on DVD F

rom the mind of Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman comes Nicholas Cage starring as twin brothers who are struggling with emotional as well as literary turmoils.

Just released on DVD and video on May 20, Adaptation was the best movie of last year and earned a Best Supporting Oscar for Cooper.

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Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash

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astard Sons of Johnny Cash, a country outfit with an edge, stops by the Cowboy Monkey Saturday at 8pm. Jesse Sykes and The Sweet Hearafter open. Cover charge is $8, and these down home fellows’ music is worth every pretty penny. The show begins at 10pm.

PHOTO | DAVID SOLANA

Open Mic Night at Cowboy Monkey

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arket at The Square can be found at the Southeast corner Lincoln Square Mall’s parking lot. Farmer’s market sells produce, jewelry, crafts and other home-grown goods.

Market at the Square is on Saturday from 7am-noon, but if you miss the market this Saturday, don’t fret, Market at the Square will be running every Saturday, all summer.

It’s your chance to get out and support the local craftspersons, musicians and farmers of our community.

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emple of Lowmen frontman Brandon T. Washington hosts an open mic at the Cowboy Monkey this Wednesday. For a measely two dollars you can catch some of Champaign-Urbana’s best musicians or join in the fun yourself. All styles of peformers are welcome. The night gets underway at 10pm.

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The Goonies – 3rd Annual News-Gazette Film Series presents the film The Goonies starring Sean Astin. All proceeds go towards the renovation of the Virginia Theatre – Virginia Theatre, 7pm, $5

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1906 West Bradley Ave., Champaign

The Biggest Party In Town!

Join DJ Forrest for great music and enjoy $1 bottles all night!

For Private Parties, call 766–5108

It’s Fight Night At Lava!

Come out for the fights and take in the sights! Cash prize wet t-shirt contests, ring girl competitions, arm wrestling, and MORE! $1.75 bottles of Coors and Coors Light, $1 shots of Dr. McGillicuddy For Private Parties, call 766–5108

Openingbands.com Local Showcase: Solo Mono, Sick Day, Bent-Til-Broken – Canopy Club, 10pm, cover WAIT! Local Showcase: The Violents, AD/HD, The Gash, Eleni Moraites, Kayla Brown – Cowboy Monkey, 9pm, $4 Gnome Attic, Subcoma, Monster Honkey – Brass Rail, 10pm, $3 “Swing Dance to This” Jazz Combo – Iron Post, 7pm, $2 Will Rogers Band – Neil St. Pub, no cover

DJ DJ Stifler – Highdive, 10pm, $2 DJ Resonate - Barfly, 9pm, no cover DJ Who - Joe's Brewery, 10:30, $3 Disco Dynamite w/ Paul West - Boltini Lounge, 10pm, no cover DJ Ryan Spinboi – C-Street, 9pm, no cover Dancing – Ruby’s, 9pm, no cover DJ Pulano, DJ Dirty Dave – Tonic Live DJ – Two Main, 10pm

KARAOKE Karaoke - No Name Saloon, 9pm, no cover G Force Karaoke - Pia's, 9-1am, no cover Karaoke – Jillian’s, 9pm, no cover

ON STAGE The Phantom of the Opera: As Told by the Prompting Theater – The haunting tale of Gaston Leroux’s classic novel, with a comedic twist – Parkland College Theater, May 22, 7pm, $5-$10 donation suggested

SaturdayMay24 LIVE MUSIC Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter – Cowboy Monkey, 10pm, $8 An IMC Show: Ellen Rosner, G. Lee and Jet Blonde – Channing-Murray Foundation, 8pm, cover Lanterna – Pages for all Ages, 7pm, Free Parkland Big Band – Iron Post, 7pm, cover Candy Foster and Shades of Blue – Iron Post, 9pm, cover Mighty Groove Trio – Embassy Tavern, 9:30pm, no cover

DJ DJ Tim Williams – The Highdive, 10pm, $5 DJ Hipster Sophisto - Barfly, 9pm, no cover Spincity - Hideaway, 9-1am, no cover DJ - No Name Saloon, 9pm, no cover DJ Naughty Boy - Joe's Brewery, 10:30pm, $5 DJ Bundy - dance/house/techno - Lava, 9pm, no cover until 11pm DJ Resonate - Boltini Lounge, 10pm, no cover G Force DJ - The White Horse Inn, 9-1, no cover DJ Michela Limacher – C-Street, 9pm, $3 DJ Murphy – Ruby’s, 9pm, no cover DJ Alex Mattson – Tonic Nightclub Dancing – Two Main, 5-7pm, no cover Live DJ – Two Main, 10pm, cover

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Karaoke with Paul Faber - Lincoln Castle, 9:30-1am, no cover

Fight Night - Cash prizes, contests, arm wrestling and more!

- Lava, 9pm

DANCING Salsa Dancing – Two Main, 7pm-10pm, no cover

Live music ROCKS at Lava!

Start your weekend off right with great LIVE music and drinks at Lava!

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Live music flows over at LAVA! Head out to Lava for a cool live band and drink specials to quench your thirst to party!

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FridayMay23 LIVE MUSIC Keven Hart Trio – Iron Post, 5pm, cover Friday Jazz: Parkland Big Band – Highdive, 5:30pm, $3 Big Bang Theory, Second Wind – Cowboy Monkey, 8pm, $5 Dave Branning Trio – Embassy Tavern, 8:30, no cover Beth Davis Band – Iron Post, 9pm, cover Pariah, Honest Pod, Non Thought – Canopy Club, 10pm, cover Rob McColly, Lanterna – Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, 10pm, $3 For if the Flies – Two Main, 5-8pm, no cover

DJ Realness with Blends by Otter – Barfly, 9pm, no cover DJ – No Name Saloon, 9pm, no cover DJ Sped – Joe's Brewery, 10:30pm, $5 DJ Stifler – dance/house/techno - Lava, 9pm, no cover DJ Bozak – Boltini Lounge, 10pm, no cover DJ Bob Bass – Pia's, 9-1am, no cover DJ Ryan Spinboi – C-Street, 9pm, $3 DJ Tim Williams – The Highdive, 10pm, $5 DJ Asiatic – Tonic Live DJ – Two Main, 10pm, cover

KARAOKE Karaoke – D.R. Diggers, 9-1pm, no cover G Force Productions – Hideaway, 9-1am, no cover Karaoke with Paul Faber – Lincoln Castle, 9:30-1am, no cover Karaoke – Ruby’s, 8pm, no cover

DANCING Ballroom Dancing – Non-smoking, cash bar – Regent Ballroom, 1406 Regency Drive, Savoy, 7:30-10:30pm, $7 Salsa Dancing – Non-smoking, cash bar, dress code: no hats, no blue jeans, no tennis shoes – Regent Ballroom, 1406 Regency Drive, Savoy 11pm-1am, $4

The Goonies – 3rd Annual News-Gazette Film Series presents the film The Goonies starring Sean Astin. All proceeds go towards the renovation of the Virginia Theatre – Virginia Theatre, 7pm, $5

OTHER Market at The Square – Fresh produce & foods, baked goods, flowers & plants, handcrafted works of art – SE Lot of Lincoln Square Mall, Downtown Urbana, 7am-noon Brains in Action – Orpheum Children’s Science Museum and University of Illinois Neuroscience Program host a program with hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, and arts and crafts all about brain function – Orpheum Children’s Museum, 1pm-5pm, Free admission

SundayMay25 LIVE MUSIC Irish Traditional Music Session hosted by Lisa Boucher – Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, 4pm, Free Jam with Kevin Flowers – Iron Post, 9pm Billy Galt and Ed O'Hara - blues - D.R. Diggers, 9:30pm, no cover

DJ Fresh Face Guest DJ - Barfly, 9pm, no cover DJ LA Wells - Boltini Lounge, 10pm, no cover

KARAOKE G-Force Karaoke - Tommy G's, 8pm, no cover

FILM Brainsmart Productions Film Festival – Premiere of Thoraxx II: The Breeding, a locally produced feature film about love, metamorphosis and giant insects, based on a true story. Also premiering: Happy Birthday Dead Man and Tex-Mexed. Other short films will be shown; event sponsored by Hitting Rock Bottom, Inc. – Mike n’ Molly’s Beer Garden (rain: upstairs at Mike n’ Molly’s), 10pm, Thoraxx II: The Breeding shows at 11:30pm

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MondayMay26 LIVE MUSIC Billy Galt & Ed O’Hara – White Horse Inn, 10pm, no cover Jazz Jam with LaMonte Persons – Two Main, 7pm

DJ Spectrum – drum & bass, house; U-C Hip Hop - dub/down tempo - Barfly, 9pm, no cover DJ Spinnerty - Boltini Lounge, 10pm, no cover DJ Ryan Spinboi – C-Street, 9pm, no cover

MUSIC PERFORMANCES Community Drum Circle – All levels welcome –Ten Thousand Villages, 105 North Walnut St, C, 7pm-9pm

TuesdayMay27 LIVE MUSIC Deconstructing Jim, Lucky Mulholland – Iron Post, 9pm, cover Open Mic/Open Jam featuring Revision – Canopy Club, 10pm, $2 Grand Funk Emperor – Highdive, 10pm, no cover Open Mic Night – Espresso Royale, 7:30-10:30pm, Free Open Bluegrass Jam Session - Verdant News & Coffee, 7:30-9pm, Free American Heritage – Neil St. Pub, no cover Finga’ Lickin’ – Two Main, 9pm, no cover

DJ Rock-n-Roll DJs: Seth & Adam Fein of Absinthe Blind – Cowboy Monkey, 10pm, no cover DJ D-LO & DJ Spinnerty - Barfly, 9pm, no cover DJ Bozak - Boltini Lounge, 10pm, no cover DJ Michela Limacher – C-Street, 9pm, no cover

WednesdayMay28 LIVE MUSIC Open Mic Night hosted by Brandon T. Washington – Cowboy Monkey, 10pm, $2 Don Heitler - jazz piano - The Great Impasta, 6-9pm, no cover

DJ Big Sexy Funk with DJ Phlip, DJ Bozak – Barfly, 9pm, no cover DJ Forrest - Lava, 9pm DJ Michela Limacher – C-Street, 9pm, no cover Spicerack - 16mm educational film parade and rock music – Boltini,10pm, no cover DJ Pulano - Tonic The Bridge: A night of old school and new hip hop – Canopy Club, 10pm, $5

KARAOKE Karaoke - White Horse Inn, 9pm, no cover Karaoke with Cool Papa Joe – The Landing Strip, 8pm, no cover

ART NOTICES Join Artists and Workshops at Gallery Virtu – Gallery Virtu, an artist-owned cooperative, now invites applications from area artists. The Gallery also offers workshops for adults, teens, and children in knitting, embroidery, photography, jewelry making, print-making, paper-making, book-binding and ribbon flowers. Gallery Virtu offers original works by the members including: jewelry, pottery, collages, sculptures, journals, hats, handbags and other textiles. For more information please call 762-7790, visit our website at www.galleryvirtu.org, e-mail: workshops@galleryvirtu.org or visit the gallery. Regular hours: noon to 4 p.m. Thursday; noon to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Located at 220 W. Washington Street in Monticello.Creation Art Studios offers regular on going studio times with instruction for both Children and Adults – Experience art creation and socializing that is therapeutic and inspirational and discover your untapped artistic abilities in the warmth of a safe and enriching environment. Children meet Tuesday and Wednesday 3:30 to 5:00. Adolescents and Adults meet Friday 4:00 to 5:30 for studio art and portfolio development. Adults meet 2nd and 4th Saturdays for 2 hour sessions between 1:00 and 5:00. All classes offer independent studies of personal interests and ideas in the instruction of studio art through drawing, watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, mixed media and ceramics. Contact Jeannine Bestoso, 328-3896. 1102 E. Washington,Urbana. www.creationartstudios.com Open Studio Expressive Arts Workshop for Adults –Regular on-going drop-in studio sessions offer experiential workshops in drawing, collage, painting and mixed media that take an individual beyond the ordinary and beyond limitations. Experience empowerment and feel comfort creating art through experimentation and intention. Beginners and special interest groups welcomed and encouraged. Gather and bring photos, pictures and favored objects to create meaningful works of art. Bring a friend. Tuesday 7-9pm and Thursday 4-6pm. CPDUs offered -provider#102753. Contact Jeannine Bestoso, 3283896. 1102 E.Washington, Urbana. www.creationartstudios.com Portrait Workshop - 1st Saturdays for 3 hour sessions from 1pm-4pm. First in a series of sessions begins June 7th.

Beginning sessions in drawing through feature observation and basic layout and development of self portrait.

Bring mirror. CPDUs offered for teachers – provider #102753. Contact Jeannine Bestoso, 328-3896. 1102 E.Washington, Urbana. www.creationartstudios.com Creative Drawing Art Class – Explore one element of design each week: color, line, shape / space, texture, and value. This project-oriented class will challenge you to think about the word “drawing” in creative ways. Great for the beginner as an introduction to the “elements of art” or for the stagnant artist as a quick jump start. No drawing skills or previous experience required. Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. 1408 S. Vine, Urbana. Cost $95. Contact Sandra at 3676345 or spiritofsandra@hotmail.com for details.

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain — For adults who have always wanted to learn to draw, but felt like they lacked talent or confidence. This class teaches “realistic” or “naturalistic” drawing. Students learn that drawing well is really a matter of learning a new way of seeing. (Youth accepted with permission.). Mondays 7 - 9 pm. May 5, 12, 19 (no class Memorial Day), June 2, 9. Cost $95. Contact Sandra at 367-6345 or spiritofsandra@hotmail.com Art with Intention for Adults — Participants may have weekly readings, sketchbook, and journal assignments that help them uncover and discover an intention in their own artwork. This class will be an exploration of voice.

Individualized projects will be based on the student’s desire to learn new media, explore a theme, illustrate an idea, etc. Some previous art instruction or permission required. Fee is for 5 classes in 6 weeks. Call for start date.

Thurs. 7 - 9 pm or Fri. 3-5 pm. Cost $95. Contact Sandra at 367-6345 or spiritofsandra@hotmail.com Children's Art Classes — Verdant News and Coffee & Verde Gallery. Sat. 10-11:30am $120/session (8 classes). 17 E. Taylor St., Champaign. 366-3204 Studio Space – Are you an interested in making art but need space (and maybe encouragement and feedback)?

You can have your own workspace, with twenty four hour access, that includes a common sink, telephone, and kitchen. Optionally, you can attend a weekly session of instruction, feedback and guest critiques. One-year commitment required. $200 monthly. Studio in east Urbana.

Contact Sandra at 367-6345 or spiritofsandra@hotmail.com for more details.

ART EXHIBITS & GALLERIES Boneyard Pottery — Ceramic Art by Michael Schwegmann and more. 403 Water St, C. Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-5pm. 355-5610.

Broken Oak Gallery – Local and National artists. Original art including photography, watercolors, pottery, oil paint-

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Early Dinner Special Tues–Thur 5pm–6:30pm Full Banquet & Catering Facilities Located in the Historic Lincoln Hotel 209 S. Broadway Urbana, IL 384–8811 or 344–7720

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We’ll be pouring his Reserve and Estate Pinot Noirs along with the fantastic Maysara Pinot Gris.

Tasting Fee $5.00

Wines of David O’Reilly Tasting Saturday May 17th 2-6PM

David O’Reilly, along with fellow Irish ex-patriate Peter Rossback,make extraordinary wines under the O’Reilly, Owen Roe and Sineann labels.

These are some of North America’s finest, most difficult to find wines. We’ll be pouring ten of their wines, with everything from Pinot Noir to Gewurztraminer! Tasting fee $10.00

Corkscrew Wine Emporium 203 North Vine Street, Urbana

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Customer Appreciation Night Door Prizes • $1.00 Draft Beer • $1.00 Well Drinks Rt. 45 North of Urbana (1 mi. N. Of I-74) 217-328-7415

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Cinema Galley — Local and regional artists including many University of Illinois and Parkland College faculty members. 120 W Main, Urbana. Hours: Tues-Sat 10-4. Sun 1-5pm. 367-3711.

Cafe Kopi — Oil on canvas works by Antonio Rolly on display through end of May. 109 N. Walnut, C. Mon-Thurs. 7 am-11 pm; Fri-Sat 7am-12 pm; Sun 11am-8 pm. 359-4266 Creation Art Studios — Exhibit of expressive art in various mediums by Jeannine Bestoso, metal sculptures by Geoff Chilton, and a changing exhibit of works by students on display until May 31st. Hours: Tues-Fri: 1:00-5:30 Sat: 10:00-5:30. 1102 E Washington, Urbana. 344-6955 / 3283896 Country in the City — Antiques, Architectural, Gardening, Home Accessories. Custom designing available.

Landscapes and Florals by Jeannine Bestoso currently on display. 1104 East Washington St., Urbana. Hours: Thur.Sat. 10am-5pm. 367-2367.

Framer's Market – Frame Designers Since 1981. Current featured artists: Charlotte Brady - Botanical Watercolors, Barry Brehm - Landscape Photography, Larry Hamlin Aquatint Etchings, Patrick Harness - Vibrant Oils and Pastels, Hua Nian - Abstract Watercolors & Pastels, David Smith - Original Acrylic Landscapes, Cindy Smith - Stone & Wood Sculpture, Bill Stevens - Humorous Recycled Metal Sculptures, Steve Stoerger - Steel & Glass Sculpture, Bonnie Switzer - Abstract Acrylic Paintings. 807 W. Springfield Ave., Champaign. 351-7020. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9:30-5:30, Sat. 10:00-4:00. www.framersmarket.net The Furniture Lounge — Specializing in mid-century modern furniture from the 1920s-1980s, retro-Danish-modernlighting-pottery-art-bar wear-vintage stereo equipmentrecords. 9 E. University. Wed-Sat 11am-5:30pm, Sun 12:004:30pm. 352-5150 Gallery Virtu Cooperative — Original works by the nine artist-owners: jewelry, pottery, paintings, collages, hats, handbags and other textiles, sculptures and journals. The Gallery also offers workshops. 220 W. Washington St., Monticello. Regular hours: Thur. 12pm-4pm; Fri. 12pm to 8pm; Sat. 10am-6pm. 762-7790. www.galleryvirtu.org.

Griggs Street Potters — Handmade functional and decorative pottery. Usual hours are Mon-Fri: 11-4, or call 3283863 for an appointment. 305 West Grigg St, Urbana.

344-8546 Hill Street Gallery — Irish Landscapes, the pines of Lake Tahoe, Italian Sculptures, Monet in the Gardens of Giverny, the prairies of Illinois and The Field of Dreams.

703 W. Hill, Champaign. Hours Wed. & Thurs. 9am - 2pm or by appointment. 359-0675 International Galleries — Works from local artists. Lincoln Square Mall. Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sa 10am-6pm, Sun 125pm. 328-2254 Larry Kanfer Gallery — University of Illinois diploma frames and new printson display. Original photographic artwork by Central Illinois award-winning photographic artist, Larry Kanfer. Gallery also features new images from the Prairiescapes and European Collections. 2503 S. Neil, Champaign. Free and Open to the Public. Regular Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm. 398-2000. www.kanfer.com LaPayne Photography — Specializes in panoramic photography of different subjects, including “Paint the Hall Orange” photographs of Assembly Hall and other University of Illinois scenes. 816 Dennison Dr., Champaign. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Saturdays by appointment. 356-8994.

Old Vic Art Gallery — Fine and Original Art. 11 E. University, C. Mon-Thurs 11am-5:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am4:30pm. 355-8338

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Springer Cultural Center — Cultural, recreational, and educational programs for all ages as well as workshops, lectures, exhibits, and performances. Offers classes in dance, music, theater, visual arts, health/wellness and for preschool children. 301 North Randolph Street, Champaign. Hours: Mon.-Thur. 8:00 am-9:00 pm, Fri.: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Sat.: 9:00 am - 5 pm, Sun.: Noon - 5 pm. 3982376. www.champaignparkdistrict.com Steeple Gallery — Specializing in Americana scenes by Linda Nelson Stocks and Peter Sculthorpe. Vintage botanical and bird prints, Antiques, Framed limited edition prints M-F 9-5 Sat. 10-4 Sunday 12-4. 102 E. Lafayette St. Monticello, IL. 762-2924. www.steeplegallery.com Sweet Betsy’s — Sandwich and dessert café. Mother and Daughter’s Art Exhibit currently on display with paintings

by Jeannine Bestoso, Kerry Anne Gillis and photography

by Erin Gillis. 908 S. Philo Rd., Urbana. Hours: Mon-Sat: 9-3, Wed: 9-5 then reopens from 5-7 for a barbecue dinner.

Verdant News and Coffee & Verde Gallery — Magazines, newspapers, coffee, beverages and fine pastries along with the Verde Fine Art Gallery. 17 E. Taylor St., Champaign. Cafe hours: Mon-Sat 7am-10 pm; Gallery Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10am-10pm. 366-3204. www.verdant-systems.com/Verde.htm UIUC Japan House – Public Tours: Every Thursday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Third Saturday of each month, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Or by appointment call (217)244-9934 or email japanhouse@uiuc.edu. 2000 South Lincoln Ave., Urbana Ziemer Gallery – Original paintings and limited edition prints by Larry Ziemer. Pottery, weavings, wood turning and glass works by other artists. Gallery visitors are welcome to sit, relax, listen to the music, and just enjoy being surrounded by art. 210 W Washington, Monticello. Hours: Tues. 10am-8pm, Wed.-Fri. 10am-5pm. Sat. 10am-4pm.

762-9786. www.ziemergallery.com

ART-CLOSING Larger than Life: Mythic Women in American Cinema — Larger than Life illustrates the breadth and variety of images of women in cinema, from the early days of silent film through the studio era and contemporary films.

Second Sunday Gallery Tour lead guest curator Christine Catanzarite, Associate Director, Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities, Contemporary Gallery, 1:00 pm, Sun. May 11. On view at Krannert Art Museum through May 25. Tues, Thu.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm, Wed. 9 am - 8 pm, Sun. 2-5 pm. 500 E Peabody, Urbana. 333-1860.

Suggested Donation: $3

ART EXHIBITS-ON VIEW NOW Parkland Student Graphic Design Show– On view at the Parkland College Art Gallery fromn May 19 through June 19. 2400 W Bradley Ave, Champaign. New Summer Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10:00am-2:00pm, Mon.-Thur. 6:00-8:00pm. 3512485.

The Labyrinth Project "Throughout the World There Exists a Symbol" Art and Interaction — Throughout the world there exists a symbol - a series of concentric lines, carefully connected. This symbol and its family of derivatives has been traced back over 3500 years; it occurs in different cultures, at different points in time, in places as diverse as Peru, Arizona, Iceland, Scandinavia, Crete, Egypt, India and Sumatra. The lines of contact between these widely spaced bursts of labyrinth consciousness are difficult to trace, its origins remain mysterious. - Caerdroia Walk the Labyrinth, Experience the Art, Support the Project.

May 13th - May 31. Verde Gallery, 17 East Taylor, Champaign. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10am-10pm. 366-3204 Dream of Sunflowers — Oil paintings by Victor Wang. On view at Cinema Galley through June 1. 120 W Main, Urbana. Hours: Tues-Sat 10-4. Sun 1-5pm. 367-3711.

Recent Works by Julie Guyot — Artist Statement: I am interested in the tedium of our days. Most of us are required perform the same tasks day after day. This can become boring and monotonous and sometimes even lead to feelings of depression and hopelessness. We feel so stuck in what we think we have to do that we are unable to see the beauty in our work or our surroundings. Sometimes we become so focused on one small repetitive element that we fail to take a step back and witness the beauty of the collection of those components. These are my days. This is my collection. I work spontaneously and intuitively, usually without sketches or detailed plans. I experiment. I play. I stitch, stain, dye, rip, wrap and cast materials. Although this work contains a sense of history, it is important to realize that these works are not found objects. Although a few components have been acquired, these pieces have been distressed, used, weathered and discarded, leaving the memory or what they once protected. On view at The Middle Room Gallery @ The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center through May 30. 218 W. Main St., Urbana. 344-8820. http://www.gallery.ucimc.org/. Call or visit web site for hours.

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American Folk Art from the Herbert Fried Collection — A recent donation of 19th and early 20th century American folk art has strengthened the museum’s holdings. The vivid forms and vernacular appeal of folk art are highlighted through selections from this important collection. On view at Krannert Art Museum through September 21. Tues, Thu.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm, Wed. 9 am - 8 pm, Sun. 2-5 pm. 500 E Peabody, Urbana. 333-1860.

Suggested Donation: $3 Featured Works XII Picturing the Familial: Impressionist Works on Paper — Picturing the Familial explores the varied ways in which works on paper relate to each other and to the paintings produced by a small, close group of 19th century Impressionist artists. On view at Krannert Art Museum through August 3. Tues, Thu.-Sat. 9 am-5 pm, Wed. 9 am - 8 pm, Sun. 2-5 pm. 500 E Peabody, Urbana.

333-1860. Suggested Donation: $3

THEATRE LISTINGS The Phantom of the Opera: As Told by the Prompting Theater – the haunting tale of Gaston Leroux’s classic novel, with a comedic twist – Parkland College Theater, May 22, 7pm, $5-$10 donation suggested Elysium on the Prairie – Live action roleplaying Vampires stalk the city streets and struggle for dominance in a world of gothic horror. Create your own unique character and mingle with dozens of other players. Each session another chapter in an ongoing triumph, tragedy and betrayal. For more information please visit: http://ww2.uiuc.edu/ro/elysium/intro.html Proof – a Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award winning piece of mystery and surprise; Sara Lampert Hoover, director; contains strong language – Studio Theatre, Krannert Center, Friday, June 13, 8pm; June 21, 8pm; June 22, 7pm; June 26, 8pm; June 29, 7pm; July 3, 8pm; July 10, 8pm; July 15, 8pm; July 20, 7pm; July 22, 8pm; July 25, 8pm, $15/SC & Stu $12/UI $7; Sundays $12/ SC & Stu $9/ UI $7 Summerfest 03-04 Tickets On Sale – Ticket office is accepting both series and individual group orders Art des Femmes – Cynthia Pipkin-Doyle presents “Art des Femmes”, a multi-media performance concert that infuses dance with spoken word and video vignettes. The program seeks to explore the spirit of feminine resilience and seductiveness. This year‘s show is a reprise and expansion of ideas developed in a solo concert Ms. Pipkin-Doyle presented in May of 2002, entitled “Les Femmes”. – Station Theatre, May 29-31, 8pm, $10 Thursday and Friday, $12 Saturday

KIDS | FAMILIES Baby Time – Lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music activities, and play time for infants with a caregiver – May 22, Douglass Branch Library, 10:30am-11am No registration Thursday Arts and Crafts for Kids (TACK) – Craft-making for elementary school-age children, May 22, 4pm to 5pm Douglass Branch Library, No registration Talkin’ About Careers – Students in middle school and up and their parents can hear local professionals discuss career choices, May 22, 6:30pm-7:45 pm Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Champaign No registration.

Information: 403-2090.

Girls, Girls, Girls! – Games,crafts, and reading time for girls in grades 1pm-4pm May 23, 4 to 5 p.m. Douglass Branch Library. No registration.

SisterNet Health Fair – Sample healthy soul food and take mini-classes on a variety of women’s health and fitness topics – May 24, 10 am-1pm, Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Champaign.

Soul Strut Health Walk– 9am-10am at Douglass Branch Library Know Zone – Homework time followed by an hour of crafts and activities for school-aged children May 27, 4 to 6 p.m.

Douglass Branch Library, No registration Storyshop – Stories, songs, and animal rhymes for preschoolers, May 28; 10:30am-11am, Douglass Branch Library, No registration.

Children’s Storytime – Bring your children for some storytelling excitement – Pages For All Ages, Tuesdays, 7pm; Saturday, 11:30am Summer Horse Camp - Stanton Stables, Urbana, learn horsemanship, riding, arts & crafts. Offered Tuesday & Wednesday weekly, 9-Noon, ages 8+, fee $90. Clean, safe and fun. Groups welcome. Also offer riding lessons for all ages. Check www.indigodreams.org or call Matt 217-684-5454.

SENIORS Better Eating in Minutes-In the Kitchen with Lisa – Learn simple methods for fitting healthier foods into your diet and which foods are simple to make. Take home recipes and samples that include less than five ingredients but taste gourmet. Class meets on Tuesday, June 10. from 1:30pm-3:30pm at the Mettler Center, 2906 Crossing Ct., C Course fee is $20. Call 217/403/1429 for more informa-

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Water Aerobics – Increase flexibility, strength and circulatory endurance with this low-impact workout that protects the joints. Participants will also learn specific expercises for back problems and arthritis – Eastland Suites, 1907 Cunningham Ave., U., Tuesday sessions: June 3 to July 29; Registration deadline is May 27. Thursday session: June 5 to July 31. Registration May 29. Course fee is $49 for Lifelong Learning Institute members, $54 for non-members. For more information call 217/403/2429

MIND, BODY & SPIRIT Sunday Zen Meditation Meeting - Prairie Zen Center, 515 S. Prospect, Champaign, NW corner Prospect & Green, enter thru door from parking area. Introduction to Zen Sitting, 10 AM; Full Schedule: Service at 9 followed by sitting, Dharma Talk at 11 followed be tea until about 12 noon. Can arrive at any of above times, open to all, no experience needed, no cost. For info call 355-8835 or www.prairiezen.org Prairie Sangha for Mindfullness Meditation – Monday evenings from 7:30pm-9pm and monthly retreats on Sunday. Theravadan (Vipassana) and Tibetan (Vjrayana & Dzogchen) meditation practice. Meets in Urbana. More information call or email Tom at 356-7413 or shayir@soltec.net. Visit the website at www.prairiesangha.org for more information Clear Zen Group – Meets on Thursday evenings in the Geneva Room of the McKinley Foundation. Newcomers to meditation and people of all traditions and faiths are welcome – McKinley Foundation, 809 S. Fifth St., 6:25pm-9pm

PUBLIC MEETINGS

CHAMPAIGN Housing Authority Board Meeting – Regular Meeting – May 22, 2003, 7pm - 9pm, Housing Authority of Champaign County, 205 W. Park Avenue

URBANA Plan Commission Meeting – Discussion of Agenda Items, May 22, 2003, 7:30 pm, City Council Chambers Community Development Commission – Regular monthly meeting of the Community Development Commission May 27, 2003, 7pm, Second Floor Conference Room Committee of the Whole Meeting – Discussion of Agenda Items. May 27, 2003, 7:30pm to finish, City Council Chambers Town Board Budget Committee – Discussion of Agenda Items, May 27, 2003, 7pm to 7:30 pm, City Council Chambers

OTHER Accordion Players Meeting – a meeting for accordion players of all levels, and anyone interested in accordion music. Dust off your old accordians and bring you favorite tunes and a music stand. For more information call Jack Newlin at 896-2054. – Homer City Building, First and Main Streets, June 1st, 2pm-4pm

OUT OF TOWN SHOWS

MAY 5/22 The Datsuns @ Double Door 5/23 Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks @ Metro, 11:30pm, 18+ 5/24 DMX @ House of Blues, all ages 5/25 Poison w/ Vince Neil and Skid Row @ Tweeter Center 5/25 Foo Fighters @ UIC Pavillion, 7:30pm 5/25 Cold @ Metro 5/25 Kevin Matthews Band @ Skyline Stage at Navy Pier 5/25 Ian McCulloch @ Park West 5/25 Local H @ Double Door 5/27 The Raveonettes, Vue @ The Double Door 5/27 The Cramps w/ Quintron @ House of Blues 5/28 Bad Wizard/Thunderwing @ Double Door 5/28 Michelle Branch @ House of Blues 5/29 DJ Justin Long @ Smart Bar 5/29 Lost Songs of Lennon/McCartney w/ Graham Parker, Kate Pierson (The B-52’s) & Bill Janovitz (Buffalo Tom) – Park West, 7:30pm 5/29 Troubled Hubble @ Metro 5/29 George Thorogood w/ Eddie Shaw @ House of Blues 5/29 Dixie Chicks, Joan Osborne @ United Center, 5/30 Dixie Chicks, Joan Osborne @ United Center 5/30 The Alejandro Escovedo Orchestra, The Pine Valley Cosmonauts @ Metro, 8pm, 18+ 5/30 Bonnie Raitt w/ Mavis Staples @ House of Blues 5/31 ZZ-Top @ UMB Bank Pavilion, 7pm, $20 to $47 5/31 Ziggy Marley @ Park West, 8pm 5/31 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ House of Blues 5/31 Mustard Plug, Planet Smashers @ Metro, 5:30pm, all ages 5/31 Nina Hagen @ Double Door

JUNE 6/1 Yanni @ Savvis Center, 7:30pm, $39.50 to $67.50 6/1 Agnostic Front @ Metro 6/1 Spymob @ Schubas 6/1 12 Stones @ The Double Door 6/1 Modern Talking @ Auditorium Theatre 6/2 Lacuna Coil @ Metro 6/2 Goldfinger @ House of Blues 6/3 Blue Rodeo @ Martyrs, 9pm 6/3 Goldfinger @ The Blue Note, 6:30pm, $15 6/3 Sara Osmer/Marizen @ Double Door 6/3 Love with Arthur Lee @ Park West, 7:30pm 6/4 Kathleen Edwards @ Park West, 8:30pm 6/4 Trey Anastasio @ Chicago Theatre 6/4 Abstract Giants/Irradio @ Double Door 6/5 Rooney/Feeder, AM Radio @ Park West, 9pm 6/5 Faux Jean/Tenki @ Double Door 6/5 Trey Anastasio @ Chicago Theatre 6/6 Ben Harper, Jack Johnson @ UIC Pavilion, 6:30pm 6/6 Jonathan Richman @ Metro 6/6 Block Party w/ Violent Femmes, Flaming Lips, Ben Kweller and Starlight Mints @ New City YMCA (1515 N. Halsted), $12 each day, $20 at the door, 4:30pm 6/6 Absinthe Blind @ Gunther Murphy’s 6/6 Maze and Patti LaBelle @ Allstate Arena, 8pm, $75 and $60 6/6 Belushi/Aykroyd w/ Have Love Will Travel Band @ Vic Theatre, 8pm 6/7 Yo La Tengo w/ The Clean @ Riviera Theatre, 7pm 6/7 Etta James @ House of Blues 6/7 Block Party w/ Staind, Finch and All American Rejects @ New City YMCA (1515 N. Halsted), $12 per day, $20 at the door, Doors open at 4:30pm 6/7 The Haunted/ Shai Hulud @ Metro, 6:30pm, all ages 6/7 Jonathon Richman @ Metro, 9pm 6/7 The Beernuts @ The Bottom Lounge 6/7 The Used @ The Cubby Bear 6/7 Giant Step @ Double Door 6/8 Garage A Trois @ Park West, 7:30pm 6/8 FOS/Lucien Warbaby @ Metro 6/9 Coldplay @ UIC Pavilion, 7:30pm 6/9 Steven Delopoulis @ Schubas 6/10 Dr Killbot/Apartment @ Double Door 6/11 Beck, Dashboard Confessional @ UIC Pavilion, 7pm 6/11 Hello Operator @ Double Door 6/11 Blue Merle @ Schubas, 9pm 6/11 Mary Fahl of October Project @ Park West, 7:30pm 6/11 Sound Tribe Sector 9 w/ The Slip @ House of Blues 6/12 Spitalfield w/ Red Hot Valentines @ Metro, 6:30pm, all ages 6/12 Dredg @ Elbo Room 6/12 Ed Harcourt @ Martyrs, 9pm 6/13 Down the Line/Katie Todd Band/Mer @ Double Door 6/14 Colette @ Metro Smart Bar 6/14 Bela Fleck & The Flecktones @ The Pageant, 8pm, $24 and $29 6/14 Nas @ House of Blues 6/14 Rana @ Elbo Room, 9pm 6/15 Bela Fleck @ The Blue Note, 7pm, $22 6/15 Alana Davis @ Double Door 6/15 Lou Reed @ Skyline Stage at Navy Pier 6/17 Sonic Youth @ The Pageant, 8pm, $19 and $24 6/18 Pearl Jam, Idlewild @ United Center, 7:30 6/18 Dan Fogelberg w/ this band @ Skyline Stage at Navy Pier, 7:30pm 6/18 Hed Pe @ House of Blues 6/19 Cobra Verde/The Nerves @ Double Door 6/20 Journey, REO Speedwagon, and Styx – Savvis Center, 7:30pm, $37.50 to $65 6/20 Buzzcocks @ Metro 6/20 Taj Mahal & The Hula Brothers @ House of Blues 6/21 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds @ Chicago Theatre, 8pm 6/21 Rollins Band @ Vic Theatre 6/21 Britta Phillips & Dean Wareham @ Double Door 6/21 Mobb Deep w/ The Outfitters @ House of Blues 6/22 Jackson Browne, Steve Earle, Keb Mo @ Rosemont Theatre, 6/23 Dana Glover @ Schubas 6/24 The Doors @ Chicago Theatre, 8pm 6/25 Vans Warped Tour @ UMB Bank Pavilion, 12pm, $25.75 6/25 Erin McKeown, Stephen Kellog – Martyrs, 8pm 6/27 Dark Star Orchestra @ Skyline Stage at Navy Pier, 7pm 6/27 Neville Brothers @ House of Blues 6/27 Fleetwood Mac @ Allstate Arena 6/27 Adema/Automatic Black @ Double Door, 10pm 6/28 Dark Star Orchestra @ Skyline Stage at Navy Pier, 7pm 6/28 Peter Gabriel @ Tweeter Center 6/29 Vans Warped Tour @ Tweeter Center

JULY 7/1 Saint Vitus @ Double Door 7/1 Busta Rhymes @ House of Blues 7/1 White Stripes @ Aragon Ballroom, 7:30pm, $27.50 (GA) 7/2 White Stripes @ Aragon Ballroom, 7:30pm, $27.50 (GA)

7/2 Brand New/ The Beautiful Mistake @ Metro, 6:30pm, all ages 7/3 Dave Matthews Band @ Tweeter Center, 7pm 7/4 Boston @ Tweeter Center 7/5 Arrested Development @ House of Blues 7/6 The New Pornographers @ Metro, 9pm, 18+ 7/6 Santana @ UMB Bank Pavilion, 7:30pm, $16.50-$52 7/6 In Flames/Soilwork @ Vic Theatre, 6:30pm 7/7 Hootie and The Blowfish @ House of Blues 7/9 Placebo @ Metro 7/9 David Lee Roth @ House of Blues 7/9 American Idols Live! @ United Center, 7:30pm 7/10 Dave Matthews Band @ UMB Bank Pavilion, 7:30pm, $35-$52.50 7/11 The Les Claypool Frog Brigade @ Vic Theatre, 7:30pm 7/11 B2K, Marques Houston @UIC Pavillion, 7pm 7/17 Average White Band w/ DJ Logic @ House of Blues 7/19 John Scofield Band @ Park West, 8pm 7/19 Queensryche/Dream Theatre @ Aragon Ballroom, 7:30pm 7/22 Justin Timberlake & Christina Aguilera @ Allstate Arena, 7:30pm 7/23 Justin Timberlake & Christina Aguilera @ Allstate Arena, 7:30pm 7/26 Capleton w/ Cocoa Tea @ House of Blues 7/29 John Mayer & Counting Crows @ UMB Bank Pavilion, 7pm, $31 & $43 7/29 The Allman Brothers @ Chicago Theatre, 7:30pm 7/30 The Allman Brothers @ Chicago Theatre, 7:30pm 7/31 The B-52’s w/ National Trust @ House of Blues

AUGUST 8/1 Supergrass @ Metro, 9pm 8/1 Super Diamond @ House of Blues 8/2 Supergrass @ Metro, 7pm 8/2 The Dead & Bob Dylan w/ moe. & Robert Hunter @ Route 66 Raceway, 3pm 8/8 Aimee Mann @ Skyline Stage at Navy Pier, 8:30pm 8/15 Gipsy Kings @ Chicago Theatre, 8pm 8/15 James Brown @ House of Blues 8/22 Jethro Tull @ Skyline Stage at Navy Pier, 7:30pm 8/24 Willie Nelson @ House of Blues 8/25 Willie Nelson @ House of Blues 8/26 Jethro Tull @ Skyline Stage at Navy Pier, 7:30pm

CHICAGOVENUES House of Blues 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago 312-923-2000 The Bottom Lounge 3206 N Wilton, Chicago Vic Theatre 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago 773-472-0449 Metro 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago 773-549-0203 Elbo Room 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago Park West 322 W. Armitage, Chicago 773-929-1322 Riviera Theatre 4746 N. Racine at Lawerence, Chicago Allstate Arena 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont 847-635-6601 Arie Crown Theatre 2300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 312-791-6000 UIC Pavilion 1150 W. Harrison, Chicago, 312-413-5700 Schubas 3159 N. Southport, Chicago 773-525-2508 Martyrs 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 773-288-4545 Aragon 1106 W. Lawerence, Chicago, 773-561-9500 Abbey Pub 3420 W. Grace, Chicago 773-478-4408 Fireside Bowl 2646 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago 773-486-2700 Schubert Theatre 22 W. Monroe, Chicago, 312-977-1700 Gunther Murphy’s 1638 W. Belmont, Chicago, 773-472-5139 Cubby Bear 1059 W. Addison. Chicago, 773-327-1662

ST LOUISVENUES The Blue Note 17 N. Ninth St. Downtown Columbia, MO The Pageant 6161 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO The Savvis Center

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THE IN-LAWS ★ 1/2

BY AARON LEACH | STAFF WRITER

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ASSASSINATION TANGO ★★★

BY ALAN BANNISTER | STAFF WRITER

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ot every assassin or secret agent talks as smoothly or acts as debonair as James Bond or the multitude of other Hollywood suave action characters. Assassination Tango, starring and directed by Robert Duvall (The Apostle), deviates from the main stream course and tells the story of an aging and confident New York assassin for hire prone to outbursts of anger and sentimentality.

Despite being a cut throat, get to the point assassin, James Anderson is a rather ordinary guy. He hires himself out to support his girlfriend and her daughter showing he’s a “family man.” Duvall quickly ascertains the deep love and attachment that Anderson has for the girl, Jenny (Katherine Miller), in the opening with candid shots of them at a bar featuring his other love: dance.

After being sent to Buenos Aires and finding out he has to stay there for three weeks because his target has been delayed, he wanders into a bar and meets Manuela (Luciana Pedraza), a tango dancer.

Duvall excellently uses a free flowing camera and halting, awkward conversation about nothing in particular to establish the relationship between Anderson and Manuela.

Assassination Tango’s seemingly abrupt return to the plot jars the audience and leaves them wishing there had been more interweaving of the assassination plot within the rest of the movie.

Nonetheless, Assassination Tango is an artistically made dance that should not be passed over lightly.

THE IN-LAWS | CAST PHOTO confused about whether he wanted to make an action-spy movie or a comedy because elements of both are scattered rather sloppily throughout the film.

What does make this movie fun is the pacing. The film never slows for a second and quickly dives right into the meat of the story; the scenes that set-up the characters are brief and get to the point immediately while giving clear pictures of who these guys are. The oldies soundtrack playing throughout of the film also brings back some good nostalgia. While there are a couple of bright moments throughout the film that keep it amusing, The In-Laws is nothing more than a rainy day or lazy Sunday flick that is worth only the $3 rental.

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DOWN WITH LOVE ★★

BY PAUL EBERHART | STAFF WRITER

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own With Love is a cute remake-parody of the classic Rock Hudson/Doris Day “battle of the sexes” comedies of the early 1960s.

Ewan McGregor as Catcher Block and Renée Zellweger as Barbara Novak battle it out in campy romantic style.

The gorgeous set and costume design that perfectly emulate the movies from this time period are the most memorable parts of the film. Many scenes take place on sets lacking in realism, but only because they seek to imitate a style of set design from 40 years ago.

From the swinger style of Catcher’s bachelor pad to the plain elegance of Barbara’s apartment, we are treated to an abundance of retro-design that’s a nice dose of eye candy.

Unfortunately, good looks are about all the audience is treated to. The big laughs are few and far between, although there is a level of “amusement” maintained throughout the movie. But it’s a romantic comedy, amusement just doesn’t cut it. The funniest lines

come not from bosses/editors David Hyde Pierce and Sarah Paulson. Pierce’s character is similar to his regular Frasier role of Niles, but with a couple dozen more quirks thrown in for good measure. Paulson’s character plays off both Pierce and Zellweger wonderfully, giving us some of the more entertaining lines of the film.

McGregor is his usual charismatic self, giving off the disarming nice-guy charm while playing the role of a complete womanizer.

Zellweger however, fails in her portrayal of a pre-women’s lib feminist writer. Her character is simply overacted and underwhelming, causing her to come across as rather twodimensional in a role that has a lot of potential. Her flatness causes an unfortunate lack of chemistry between the couple, which is a big problem because a believable romance is pivotal to the movie’s main storyline.

There are a couple unexpected plot twists, which, since those are fairly rare for a romantic comedy, are a more than welcome change of pace. And they do keep the audience interested even if they occasionally stray from the realm of comedy to just plain goofy at points.

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nce again Hollywood has successfully taken a memorable film, remade it, and impressively turned out what is pretty much one hour and 40 minute waste of celluloid.

Based on the 1979 original starring Peter Falk and Alan Arkin, this rendition of The InLaws finds Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks stuck together as fathers who are about to become in-laws. Douglas plays Steve Tobias, an undercover CIA agent, who makes a bad first impression on mild mannered podiatrist Jerry Peyser, played by Brooks.

Peyser learns of Tobias’ secret profession and then manages to get himself mixed up in Tobias’ current mission. The two find themselves traveling to France in Barbara Striesand’s G5 personal jet, soaking in Jacuzzis with ambiguously gay men, and speeding away from torpedoes on a jet-ski.

Even with all of this excitement, the film never gets above mildly entertaining.

Douglas and Brooks are hit-and-miss in their roles. While Douglas is believable as a crazy and connected secret agent and Brooks has by now perfected the role of the up-tight,

by-the-book stereotypical white guy, their performances are still inconsistent.

In the original, the chemistry between Falk and Arkin made the movie. However, this is not the case with Brooks and Douglas. Both are usually funnier in scenes when alone.

Both rush through,leaving no time for any of it to be funny. Listening to their dialogue, it is easy to see how most of it probably sounded really funny on the page, but the actors’ halfhearted deliveries quickly smother any chance for big laughs.

The cameo role that pays off the most is made by none other than Murphy Brown herself, Candice Bergen. Bergen plays the exwife of Tobias who teeters back and forth between emotional embitterment toward Steve, and her newfound peace in life due to being a spiritual New Age junkie. Her timing and delivery are remarkable and truly hilarious. The brightest moments of the film are definitely when she is on screen.

Watching a talented comedic actor being reduced to a sight gag is not funny. No one wants to see Albert Brook’s pale ass in a red thong. Running jokes about fanny packs are also not funny. There are at least a thousand ways to make a guy look nerdy or seem uptight on film, and fanny pack jokes are scraping the bottom of the creative barrel.

And the final point was made by Woody Allen many years ago when he said that in comedy, “timing is everything.” Obviously, no one explained any of this to director Andrew Fleming. Fleming seems to be

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DOWN WITH LOVE | EWAN MACGREGOR AND RENEE ZELWEGER

But it becomes difficult to tell whether the director was trying to be silly or things just happened to turn out that way when the script was finally acted out.

For all its campy entertainment value, Down With Love drags at points, especially when the lack of a connection between the leads becomes painfully transparent.

It’s good for a few chuckles, or maybe if someone’s in the mood for a mindless feel-good romance to cheer them up on a rainy day. It’s nothing special, but Down With Love is probably worth renting if you desperately feel the urge to see a throwback to the 1960s.

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Understanding The Matrix A

lthough The Matrix appears to be merely a science fiction film, it also possesses some definite religious and philosophical ideals within its structure.

The Matrix takes place in the near future, where a computer hacker named Neo discovers that all life on Earth may be nothing more than an elaborate facade created by a cyber-intelligence, for the purpose of placating us while our life essence is “farmed” to fuel the Matrix's campaign of domination in the “real” world.

This concept of the real world, as compared to an alternative universe is synonymous to the Allegory of a Cave, within Plato’s The Republic. In the allegory, men are described as living in caves, spending their lives looking at the shadows, which they believe are the true image. In The Matrix, the men are living in a false world, controlled by computers and machines, which harvest them for life necessities. In Plato, men must leave the cave to become truly enlightened. These are the philosophers of the world, THE MATRIX: RELOADED | CARRIE ANNE MOSS SHOWS OFF SOME SKILL according to Plato. However, “right” way to go; thus it is in the “right” in The Matrix, these are the rebels. Neo joins hand while the blue pill is in the left. In like-minded rebel warriors Morpheus and another interesting parallel of right and left, Trinity in their struggle to overthrow Jesus described the final judgment at God”s the Matrix. throne, where believers are put on the right When Neo is given the chance to enter the Matrix, Morpheus presents him with a choice: side of God to be eternally blessed, and unbelievers are directed to the left side to be etera blue pill in his left hand and a red pill in nally punished (Matthew 25:31-46). Neo is his right hand. The red pill can represent the now in the process of transcendence and blood of Christ. This saving gift is freely enlightenment, as Ephesians 2:1 pronounces: offered by God to man, just as Morpheus "you were formerly dead in your trespasses offers it freely to Neo. The red pill is the

and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world.”

Whether Neo is the One or not is debated by the characters in both films, but Morpheus, the leader and trainer of the rebels, has a firm belief that Neo is the savior of their way of life. The foretelling of Neo’s fate also plays a key role in the film.

The Oracle predicts both Neo”s death and resurrection. She tells Neo that he has “the gift” and replies to his questions with "Your next life, maybe! As proclaimed in the Book of Matthew, Christ also had a prophesized death and resurrection. As declared in the Nicene Creed, Christ suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day, he rose again. Toward the end of the first film, the authorities kill Neo. Instead of three days, he is resurrected in about 72 seconds. Those 72 seconds are symbolically 72 hours, and 72 hours equals three days.

When Jesus was killed, he was dead for three days. The Book of Matthew when he declares that “so shall the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.”

According to the Book of Matthew, Christ declares "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth" after his resurrection. Both Neo and Christ achieve control of their surroundings when they reawaken from death. Incandescence also takes a role in the correlation. Radiant imagery is used to depict Neo after the transformation.

Christ is depicted with similar radiant imagery, being compared to the sun and a bright white light. Both of them are more powerful than any human could realize and contain within them all that is pure and good in the world.

They are the saviors.

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What’s in a name?

MORPHEUS — In Greek mythology, Morpheus is the god of sleep and dreams. In the movies, he is the one who wakes Neo up from the false reality of the matrix, telling him that he has been living in a ‘dream world’ all his life.

NEO — Literally, the prefix means “new,” usually in the context of a change from something else. Neo is the prophesized one who is humanity’s hope for winning the war against the machines. “Neo” is also an anagram for “one,” as Neo is often referred to as “the one.”

TRINITY — Trinity is symbolism for the “the three parts” of salvation. According to Christian beliefs, God is actually three entities: God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

CYPHER — The traitor of the first movie, the name means zero, a contrast to Neo, “the one.” Also a computer joke, in binary code Neo is the 1 and Cypher is the 0.

NIOBE — In Greek mythology, Niobe’s pride caused Apollo to kill her children and turn her into stone. Perhaps Niobe’s death in the movie is punishment for coming between Morpheus and Lock, for choosing her romance with Lock over helping Morpheus.

ZION — In the Bible, Zion is the holy mountain that belongs to God. There is a parallel here of Zion being Heaven and the matrix being Hell.

THE ORACLE — Much like the mythology of the Oracle of Delphi, she gives out cryptic advice that is insightful but confusing. By going talking to the Oracle, Neo thinks he is learning about the world, but he is really learning to know himself.

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Inventing bullet time: THE SPECIAL FX

BY JOHN PIATEK | STAFF WRITER

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efore the producers of The Matrix and The Matrix Reloaded could make some of their famous action scenes, they had to invent how to shoot them. The Matrix won four Oscars for its various technical accomplishments, especially for its now-famous “bullet time” photography.

The producers wanted to create scenes where characters were moving at multiple speeds, the camera angle could be moving in any direction, and highly detailed digital objects could move across this screen with life-like realism, all at the same time.

By using more than 100 digital cameras and using computers to add in the digital effects, thousands of still shots were taken and then meshed together to create the fluid movement of the camera.

This technique was used most prominently when Neo appears to dodge bullets fired at him. The audience sees bullets move slow as they are fired from a gun heading to Neo, then the camera angles around to see him bending backwards to dodge them, and eventually comes right next to him as the bullets appear to zoom past at a much

faster speed than would be expected.

For The Matrix Reloaded, the producers had to redesign this technology. The plot called for Neo to fights dozens of enemies at one time in a scene nicknamed “The Burly Brawl,” so the idea of using lots of still cameras became ineffective. Instead they built an entire stage to be a motion capture camera of sorts from nearly all angles.

The characters performed the scene and the movements were digitally captured and edited into the final choreography. Next, they digitally recreated the characters and the setting and effectively copied them into their ‘places’ in the digital choreography. Once the

actors, setting, and choreography were all in the digital world together, the producers could manipulate the camera angle in any way they wanted to create the various effects in the movie.

The result is a stunning fight sequence where dozens of digital actors are fighting simultaneously with a camera that is free to float in and out of the combat scenes at the director’s whim.

Advances like these allow the audience to enjoy some of the most spectacular action ever made. Special effects aficionados everywhere should await how The Matrix: Revolution re-invents effects yet again.

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Drive-thru Reviews

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ANGER MANAGEMENT ★★★

JACK NICHOLSON AND ADAM SANDLER Nicholson and Sandler don’t disappoint in delighting fans with their unique brand of comedy and interaction.

Nicholson provides the film with depth and talent and Sandler plays his usual eccentric self. Anger Management is an entertaining and highly successful production. (Daniel Nosek) Now showing at Beverly and Savoy on Friday

ASSASSINATION TANGO ★★★

ROBERT DUVALL Duvall excellently uses a free flowing camera and halting, awkward conversation about nothing in particular to establish the relationship between Anderson and Manuela.

Assassination Tango’s seemingly abrupt return to the plot jars the audience and leaves them wishing there had been more interweaving of the assassination plot within the rest of the movie. Nonetheless, Assassination Tango is an artistically made dance that should not be passed over lightly.

(Alan Bannister) Now showing at Beverly

BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM ★★★1/2

PARMINDER K. NAGRA Bend It Like Beckham isn’t a big comedy, and its plot won’t keep you guessing. But this film is warm and inviting and will make you feel like you can bend a soccer ball like Beckham, whether you knew who he was before venturing to the multiplex or not. (Jason Cantone) Now showing at Beverly

DADDY DAY CARE ★★

EDDIE MURPHY There are a few winning moments of light humor scattered

throughout the film, and a good heart and good intentions beat beneath the sometimes sniveling storyline. But by the end of Daddy Day Care, nobody onscreen seems to care much anymore, and kids won’t be the only ones ready for a nap. (Matt Pais) Now showing at Beverly and Savoy

DOWN WITH LOVE ★★

EWAN MCGREGOR AND RENEE ZELWEGGER For all its campy entertainment value, Down With Love drags at points, especially when the lack of a connection between the leads becomes painfully transparent.

It’s good for a few chuckles, or maybe if someone’s in the mood for a mindless feel-good romance to cheer them up on a rainy day.

It’s nothing special, but Down With Love is probably worth renting if you desperately feel the urge to see a throwback to the 1960s. (Jason Cantone) Now showing at Beverly and Savoy

DREAMCATCHER ★★

MORGAN FREEMAN AND THOMAS JANE There are a million and one reasons this movie just doesn’t work, the biggest of those being that the writers seem to have forgotten that burping, farting and anal bleeding (yes, you read that right) are never scary, no matter what causes them.(Paul Eberhart) Now showing at Beverly

HOLES

★★★1/2 SIGOURNEY WEAVER AND JON VOIGHT Holes never holds back just because it’s based on a young adult novel. Because the story arc of the film follows the book so closely, it becomes a complicated and refreshingly original movie. (Paul Booth) Now showing at Beverly and Savoy

HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES ★

KAREN BLACK AND CHRIS HARDWICK Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses succeeds at what it sets out to do. Those who love horror will see this as the Citizen Kane of their genre. For those who don’t, the film won’t sit well at all. This is a really well-made, terrible movie, and it doesn’t take prisoners. It’s either a four-star piece of crap, or a no-star classic. You make the call if you can bear to watch.

(Paul Booth) Now showing at Savoy

IDENTITY ★★1/2

JOHN CUSACK AND AMANDA PEET Identity gets a little lost in its own self-importance by trying to develop broader ideas that extend beyond the throwaway death scenes and super-dramatic dialogue (“Did you feel that?”“What?”“Cold.”). (Matt Pais) Now showing at Beverly and Savoy

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IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY

X2: X-MEN UNITED

MICHAEL DOUGLAS AND KIRK DOUGLAS Certainly, the subject of family does not pose a very appealing theme for a film but watching the diverse behavior of three generations of Douglases is worth the cost. (Daniel Nosek) Now showing at Beverly

HALLE BERRY AND PATRICK STEWART The X-Men band together to find a mutant asassin who has made an attempt on the President's life, while the Mutant Academy is attacked by military forces. Already living in a society that mistrusts them, the mutants are faced with even more discrimination after an unforeseen enemy - who may be a mutant with extraordinary powers - launches a devastating attack.

Just as in the original X-Men, Singer leaves loose threads for a reason – upcoming sequels. X2: X-Men United should satisfy fans, whether they belong to the comic book or summer movies in general. Although not a classic, it’s a fun, explosive flick definitely worthy of skipping an afternoon lecture.

(Ryan Hutson) Now showing at Beverly and Savoy

★★1/2

THE LIZZIE MCGUIRE MOVIE ★★1/2

HILARY DUFF AND ADAM LAMBERG The Disney Channel character is graduating from middle school and celebrating in Rome, Italy along with a bunch of wholesome adventures.

The Lizzie McGuire Movie does exactly what it sets out to do: allow children to watch the TV show on a giant screen.

The film will disappoint viewers expecting a taut, exciting update to the show. But those that allow themselves to be charmed by Duff – an easy task – will be pleasantly surprised. (Paul Booth) Now showing at Beverly and Savoy

THE MATRIX: RELOADED ★★1/2

KEANU REEVES AND LAURENCE FISHBOURNE The highly anticipated sequel to The Matrix finally arrives.

The Matrix Reloaded is a very enjoyable film. Some of the action sequences are breathtaking and truly innovative.

Between the kung fu, comedy, romance and adventure, most viewers should walk away entertained. The tragedy is that the audience is only entertained, and not enlightened.

(John Piatek) Now showing at Beverly and Savoy

A MIGHTY WIND ★★★

MICHAEL MCKEAN AND EUGENE LEVY Imagine American Pie dad Eugene Levy on drugs. Lots and lots of drugs that have been smoked and injected for decades until the huddled body that used them is nothing more than an emotionless wall. That's Levy's folk music character in A Mighty Wind, the new Christopher Guest mockumentary ready to take the world by storm. Funnier than Guest’s previous works, but the quality has been higher in his other films (Jason Cantone) Now showing at Beverly

PHONE BOOTH ★★1/2

COLIN FARRELL AND KATIE HOLMES The rule here limits the film’s action to a few square feet in and around the last remaining phone booth in New York City, as the narrator fills in the audience on the rest of the story. This limit is the best part of Phone Booth. It captures the excitement and thrill of the movie but also sacrifices good dialogue for flashy camera techniques. Delayed after the Washington, D.C. sniper killings. The film also stars Katie Holmes.(Paul Booth) Now showing at Beverly and Savoy

★★★

OPENING THIS WEEK BRUCE ALMIGHTY

JIM CARREY A guy who complains about God too often is given almighty powers for 24 hours to teach him how difficult it is to run the world. After recent forays into drama, this is Carrey’s chance to prove that he’s still got it in comedy and isn’t just a man who talks out of his behind.

Opening at Beverly and Savoy

THE IN-LAWS ★1/2

MICHAEL DOUGLAS The film never slows for a second and quickly dives right into the meat of the story; the scenes that set-up the characters are brief and get to the point immediately while giving clear pictures of who these guys are. The oldies soundtrack playing throughout of the film also brings back some good nostalgia. While there are a couple of bright moments throughout the film that keep it amusing, The InLaws is nothing more than a rainy day or lazy Sunday flick that is worth only the $3 rental. (Aaron Leach) Opening at Beverly and Savoy

SPECIAL ADVANCED SCREENING THE ITALIAN JOB

MARK WAHLBERG AND EDWARD NORTON Based on a 1969 Michael Caine film of the same name, thieves plan to pull of the heist of their lives by creating Los Angeles largest traffic jam ever. The question remains if Edward Norton can live up to his hype as this generation’s greatest actor.

Special screening at Savoy this weekend.

—Jason Cantone

MovieReview ★★ 1/2

BY JOHN PIATEK | STAFF WRITER

T

he Matrix:Reloaded is without a doubt one of the greatest sci-fi action movies ever made.

Sadly, this same praise would be an insult to its superior predecessor, The Matrix.

The Matrix transcended the typical action movie by using fight sequences and special effects to enhance a tightly-wound, fascinating story of Neo’s (Keanu Reeves) journey to enlightenment. This story of enlightenment and knowing oneself was the true soul of the film, not the battle sequences. People have taken to debating the philosophy and questions raised in the story, even spawning several books and a few university-level classes.

The Martix:Reloaded is a celebration of how good the first movie was. It is an attempt to take the first film to the next level: more elab-

orate fights, more intense explosions, cooler costumes, more characters and flashier cell phones. In doing this, the film fails to stand up on its own legs and ends up being a lesser incarnation.

The Matrix:Reloaded seems based around its spectacular action sequences, with a story thrown in to incorporate the great innovations that were made for this movie. Rather than creating a connection with the audience and taking them on a journey of enlightenment, this story creates a detachment from itself, asking the audience to marvel at it instead of engaging with it.

The movie picks up shortly after the end of the first movie. Neo and the others have been moving freely and rescuing people from their slavery in the matrix, which is a computer program that creates an illusion to simulate life in the minds of people, who are in reality held as prisoners and harnessed for energy by

machines. But with an army of machines approaching the last remaining human city, Neo only has 72 hours to break the power of the matrix and free humanity.

His nemesis of the first film, Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving) is back, and he has found a way to make clones of himself. In the film, Neo could be fighting dozens or even hundreds of Agent Smiths at the same time.

Aside from Neo and Agent Smith, the other characters are horribly underdeveloped and are merely props for the action. Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) is his love interest, but she no longer seems like the tough heroine she was in the last one. Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), a fan favorite from the first film, returns, but he has so little meaningful screen time and dialogue that he’s practically a minor character.

Part of what made the first film so successful was the power and intrigue of the matrix.

WARNER BROS.

THE MATRIX: RELOADED THE MATRIX RELOADED | KEANU REEVES This has been totally lost. Seemingly, every villain and hero can defy the ‘rules’ of the matrix and therefore it has pretty much lost its significance. Coupled with the fact that Neo can’t die in the matrix, the audience knows he will win every time, ruining the effect of the fight sequences while in there.

Nonetheless, The Matrix Reloaded is a very enjoyable film. Some of the action sequences are breathtaking and truly innovative.

Between the kung fu, comedy, romance and adventure, most viewers should walk away entertained. The tragedy is that the audience is only entertained, and not enlightened.

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HELP WANTED | Full Time

BUSINESS SERVICES

Computer-based training is one of the fastest growing areas in the computer field.

Our company provides interactive training and simulations for customers worldwide.

We are seeking motivated individuals interested in using multimedia and computers to bring education alive. You will work in a team with an opportunity to impact the entire process.

Entry Level Computer Graphic Artist Summer job, Full-time, associate degree or equivalent preferred. Resume, cover letter and references must be received by 05/23/03.

Global Information Systems Technology, Inc. 100 Trade Center Drive Suite 301 Champaign, IL 61820 employment@gist-inc.com EOE

Marla’s Massage. Open 7 days, until 10pm. Private studio. (217)344-8879.

FOR RENT

CHILD CARE

2 bedrooms of 4 available in house in Urbana. Walk-in closets, 5 minutes from Quad. Price negotiable. 721-7272.

Fun-loving, energetic, U of I student to watch our 5 year old son, in our home, Tuesday afternoons, this summer. 3986510

Available immediately!

Furnished 2, 3, 4 BR. 202 East White, C. Call 351-1803 for details.

Express Personnel Services 217.355.8500 101 Devonshire Dr., Champaign

CLEANING Exact Extraction. Carpet & upholstery cleaning. Free estimates. 688-3101.

LAWN CARE FREE ESTIMATES: Tree trimming, Topping, Removal, Stump Grinding. 384-5010.

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FOR SALE

Immediate opening at beautiful downtown flower shop: Monday and Wednesday in shop; Saturday delivery. Must be 21 with valid license. Must be reliable, hardworking, and able to lift heavy vases. Rick Orr Florists. 351-9299.

Summer sublet- $500 for entire summer, June 1st- Aug 13, roommate wanted, own bedroom and full bath. Indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness center and computer lab, huge atrium with plants, pond and waterfall, outdoor grilling area, sand volleyball. Bedrooms available now and for summer. www.atriumapartments.net 328-5122.

Open house Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. and Sun. 12-4.

1 bedroom lofts $595 2 bedrooms $600 3 bedrooms $900 4 bedrooms $1200 Campus, parking.

Fall 03, 367-6626

HELP WANTED | Part Time Graphic design studio is seeking models for apparel and hair style photography.

Previous experience is preferable. All ages welcome. 328-3013.

Available immediately- unfurnished 1 bedroom. 106 E. John. Hardwood floors and sunroom. $555/mo.Please call 351-1803.

CAMPUS APARTMENTS Furnished | Unfurnished

Full time 8-5. Monday-Friday. Administrative training . Bachelors degree preferred. $8/hr starting. Meyer Drapery 330 N. Neil.

Downtown Champaign. 352-5318.

Copier for Sale Sharp SF-2114 office copier. Nobody knows how old it is, but it isn’t terribly old.

It copies 8.5”x11” and 8.5”x14” paper.

Works and is in good shape. Great for parties. Asking $200. For more information or to see, call Rachel, 333-3733.

204 E. Clark, C., 505 W. Springfield, U., 409 W. Elm, U, 710 California, 712 W. Illinois. Studio 1, 2, 3, 4 bedrooms. $340/mo -$900/mo. Includes hot water, heat, parking, water, garbage, furnishings, security entrances and cameras. Cable television, available mid August. 637-2111, 367-6626

Heritage Property Management Showing for Fall 2003

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CAMPUS APARTMENTS Furnished | Unfurnished

105 E. CLARK & 105 E. WHITE Avail Aug 2003. Attractive modern loft apts. Dishwasher, disposal, window a/c, ceiling fans, patio/balconies, carpet, laundry, parking, second floor skylights. Rents from $350/mo. to $435/mo. $50/mo. to furnish. Apts shown 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

1108 S. LINCOLN, U Aug 2003 rental. Older classic building close to Jimmy John’s on Lincoln Avenue.

Upper apts have hardwood floors. Laundry in building. Efficiencies have carpet and are furnished rents from $310 to $350/mo.

Unfurnished 1 bedrooms from $550/mo.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

609 W. MAIN, U Renting Aug 2003. Quiet building in nice Urbana neighborhood. 2 bedroom apts Furnished $525/mo. 1 bedroom apts Furnished $470/mo. Parking optional, Central A/C, Carpet, laundry facilities, Ethernet.

Gas Heat. Daily showings 7 days a week BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com.

706 S. WALNUT, U Renting for August 2003. Quiet neighborhood. 1 bedroom apts from $465/mo. 2 bedroom from $495/mo. Gas Heat, Central A/C, Laundry facilities. Parking included.

To furnish $50/mo. Shown 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

808 S. LINCOLN, U Renting Aug 2003. Classic older building with Unfurnished 1 BR+ sun room, 1 BR+ den. Near Krannert, Law School, Music, etc. Features hardwood floors in upper units, laundry on site. Parking $45/mo.

Shown 7 days a week.

1 BR + Sun Room- from $590/mo (UF) 1 BR + Den- from $590/mo (UF) BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

56/58 E. Healey, C

1BR, $390

Furnished apts with patios or balconies. Heat paid.

Parking is $25/month. On site laundry.

106 E. John, C

1BR from $550

Large, unfurnished apts w/ hardwood floors. Includes either office or sunporch, heat & water. On site laundry.

202 E. White, C

2BR, $580 3BR, $700

Large furnished apts. Some have fireplace, dishwashers, &/or balconies. Parking is $25/mo. On site Laundry.

512 E. Clark, C

Eff. from $330

Large furnished at the corner of Clark & Sixth.

Parking is $45/mo. Includes water & sewer.

602 E. Clark, C

Eff. from $315

Furnished efficiency w/ patio or balcony. Includes water & sewer.

711 W. Main, U

Studios $440

Furnished apartments with a fireplace, balcony/ patio. Located at the corner of Main & Busey. On site laundry. Parking included.

352-4104 or 344-1306 CAMPUS APARTMENTS | Furnished

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DIVAS (Downtown Independent Volutunteer Association) is hosting a fabulous garage sale to raise $$$ to fund volunteer efforts in CU. Please come by and find treasures while supporting your community.

Friday 5/30 & Saturday 5/31 8 AM - 3 PM 609 Haines, Champaign

807/809 W. Illinois, U

1 BR from $525

Spacious furnished apts on Illinois & Lincoln. Eat in kitchen, A/C, on-site laundry. On 22 Illini bus line.

1009 W. Main, U.

2BR from $600

Furnished apts on engineering campus, water paid.

Some have balconies. Parking is $35/mo. On site laundry.

Call Heritage Property Management at 351-1803 or stop by our office at

1206 S. Randolph, Suite B, Champaign We are at the corner of Hessel and Randolph, behind Jillians.

www.hpmapts.com

Courtyard on Randolph 713 S. Randolph, C. Now renting starting June through Augustfrom $598/mo. 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Includes: cable, water, trash, laundry facility, seasonal pool. Conveniently located near campus & downtown Champaign. 352-8540, 355-4608 pm www.faronproperties.com

Sunnycrest Apts

Spacious 1BR/2BR, a/c, laundry, free pking, on busline, near shopping.

Affordable. Available Now!

1005 S. SECOND, C Efficiencies Fall 2003. Secured building.

Private parking. Laundry on site, ethernet available. Phone 352-3182. Office at 309 S. First, Ch. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 1006 S. 3RD, C. Aug 2003. Location, location. One bedrooms for fall. Covered parking & laundry, furnished & patios, ethernet available.

Phone 352-3182. Office at 309 S. First, Ch. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroups96.com

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1006 W.STOUGHTON, U Very close to Engineering campus. Available for Aug 2003. Masonry construction. 4 bedroom from $800/mo. Window A/C, Carpet. Parking $25/mo. Shown 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

1007 S. FIRST, C Aug 2003 rental. Very good location near First and Gregory. Quiet building. Attractive well-maintained. 2 bedroom apts from $600/mo. Window A/C, Carpet, Laundry facilities. Ethernet. Parking included. Apts shown 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com 2 bedroom apt. furnished, 1st and Armory, $340/person. Parking spot available, $50/mo. Email mlcarrol@uiuc.edu

101 N. BUSEY & 102 N. LINCOLN, U August 2003. Excellent location near Green & Lincoln. 2 bedroom apts from $500/mo. Window A/C, Laundry. Parking available at $30/mo. Apartments shown 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

102 N. GREGORY, U August 2003. Close to Illini Union. 2 bedroom apts starting at $500/mo. Carpet, Gas Heat, Laundry. Parking available at $30/mo. 7 days a week showings.

BARR REAL ESTATE 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

105 E. GREEN, C Studio apts available for now and Aug 2003. Carpet, electric heat, wall a/c units, off street parking avail, laundry on site, Ethernet. Rents from $330/mo. Shown 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com 106 DANIEL, C. For August 2003. 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, ethernet available. Some townhouses. Location, location. Phone 3523182. Office at 309 S. First, Ch. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com

106 E. Daniel $595 GOOD DEAL! 2 bedroom Mardi Gras balcony UGroup96.com 352-3182 311 E. WHITE, C Available for Aug 2003. Large furnished efficiencies close to Beckman Center.

Rent starts at $315/mo. Parking avail. at $30/mo. Window A/C, carpet. Shown 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com 408 E. Clark, Champaign 2 blocks West of Beckman. 1 BR apartment available for Fall. Includes parking. $485/month.

Campo Rental Agency 344-1927

506 E. Stoughton, C For August 2003. Extra large efficiency apartments. Security building entry, complete furniture, laundry, off-street parking, ethernet available. Phone 352-3182. Office at 309 S. First, Champaign.

THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com

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3rd and Clark, Champaign August 2003 Deluxe furnished 3 bedroom, 1 bath and 4 bedroom 2 bath. Excellent. $600$900/mo. Ted 766-5108

706 S. LOCUST, C.

Locust III Apts

HEALEY COURT APARTMENTS 307-309 Healey Court.

August 2003. Behind Gully’s. Newly remodeled bathrooms. 2 & 3 bedrooms.

Some 2 baths, ethernet available. Phone 352-3182. Office at 309 S. First, Ch. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com

509 E. White, C. Aug. 2003. Large 1 bedrooms. Security entry, balconies, patios. Furnished. Laundry, off-street parking, ethernet available.

Phone 352-3182. Office at 309 S. First, Ch. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com

509 W. MAIN, U Quiet Urbana location very close to campus available for Aug 2003. 1 bedroom apts. Rents start at $380/mo. Carpet, laundry facilities, Window A/C, Storage, Parking avail. at $25/mo. Shown 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

EFFICIENCIES Large Efficiencies near 5th & White St., private bath & kitchen, A/C, laundry, entire wall of closet space, ethernet.

The Larson Co. 398-6677

604 E. White, C. Security Entrance For August 2003, Large 1 bedroom furnished, balconies, patios, laundry, offstreet parking, ethernet available. Phone 352-3182. Office at 309 S. First, Ch. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroups96.com

702-704 W. Elm St. Spacious 2 bedroom furnished apartments near Lincoln & Green

Aug 2003 rentals. One block west of First Street, close to campus in quiet neighborhood. A/C, Gas Heat, Carpet, Parking available, Laundry facilities. 1 bedrooms at $395/mo and 2 bedrooms at $610/mo.

Shown 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

802 W. GREEN, U One block from Lincoln Avenue. Great architecture and design- not a box apartment. Large units with Central A/C, Carpet, Patios/Balconies, laundry, Ethernet.

Off-street parking at $35/mo. 2 bedrooms from $525/mo. Showings 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

805 S. LINCOLN, U Aug 2003. Great location. Attractive apts.

Carpet, Ceiling fans, A/C. 1 bedrooms $535/mo. 7 days a week showing.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

903 W. Oregon

Large 1 bedroom and efficiency apts.

Some units paid heat/water REASONABLE PARKING

367-2009

Spacious 2 bedroom furnished apartments with large bedrooms, kitchen-bar combination, balcony, A/C, off-street parking, washer-dryer, etc.

398-6677 ENGINEERING CAMPUS Large Studio APTS Fall 2003 50% renewal rate!

Secured Bldg., ethernet available UGroup96.com 352-3182

JOHN SMITH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.johnsmithproperties.com (815) 877-6931 “believe the hype”

Furnished one and two bedrooms and efficiencies for Fall from $325 near John and Second or Healey and Third. 356-1407

ATRIUM APARTMENTS

OPEN HOUSE

M–F 9–5:30 • Sat. 10–3 Sun. 12–4 •Heated indoor pool •Hot tub & sauna •State-of-the-art fitness center •In-room High Speed Internet •Custom Made Oak Furnishings •Roommates Wanted

One block east of Krannert

•Game room •New Aquarium coffee bar •Waterfall & Fountains •Computer Lab •Security building and guard •2–4 Bedrooms

Rents from $350 and up Leasing Now and for Fall

Available for Fall. Roommates wanted, male and female, to share deluxe furnished, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments at 3rd and Clark. from $200/mo. 766-5108

• Excellent campus location near Lincoln & Green • Ethernet • Parking • Laundry • Balcony • Kitchen/bar combination • $650/month

906-908 S. Locust St.

1306 N. Lincoln Ave. 217.328.5122 www.atriumapartments.net

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BUSEY & ILLINOIS, U.

LARGE 4 & 5 BEDROOM APTS & TOWNHOUSES

Large apts in quiet Urbana location one block South of Green and one block East of Lincoln. Off street parking. Ethernet. 2 bedrooms start at $665/mo. Avail August 2003. Shown 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

Urbana Campus Locations

FREE Ethernet & Expanded Cable Furnished, DW, Disposal, Microwave Washer/Dryer in Unit Parking Available

CAMPUS 2 BEDROOM Apartments. Excellent location near Lincoln and Green. Parking, laundry, ethernet, balcony. Leasing for fall. $650/mo.

398-6677 Female and/or 1 campus, ethernet mail.com

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384-9444 Gillespie Management

Christian housing. Semester year leases. $325/mo. Edge of furnished, W/D, A/C, parking, included. Contact xalinda@hotor 337-1681.

Fall 2003

1 Bedroom 102 E. Gregory - $430 - $500 202 E. John - $430 - $560 2 Bedrooms 102 E. Gregory - $520 - $600 202 E. John - $550 - $800 610 E. Stoughton -$730 $800 807 W. Oregon - $690 - $785 810 W. Iowa - $720 - $750 910 S. Locust - $710

3 Bedrooms 811 W. Oregon - $1100 202 E. John - $840 807 W. Oregon - $1015 - $1085 610 E. Stoughton - $930 - $1095 4 Bedrooms 811 W. Oregon - $1200 - $1240

359-0700 www.GabesPlace.com

JOHN RANDOLPH ATRIUM APARTMENTS

Wilson Place Apartments

611 West Green Street Urbana, Illinois

The Larson Company

398-6677

Available January 2003 and August 2003

705 S. 1st St. Apts.

First & Green

Luxury 2 & 3 BRM apts Balconies, Central A/C, 2 Baths 1 SPRING SINGLE LEASE AVAILABLE/MALE

367-2009 705 W. Stoughton,U Avail Aug 2003. 2 bedrooms with den.

Near Lincoln Ave & Engineering campus.

Central A/C, dishwasher, disposal. Parking $25/mo. Rent from $495/mo. Shown 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

706 S. FIRST, C Excellent Value for Aug 2003. Half block south of Green on First Street. Large apartments in security building. 2 bedrooms from $480/mo. Window A/C, Carpet, Hot water heat. Parking at $30/mo.

Shown 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

Roommate Program

New 2-bedroom Luxury Apartments in a quiet, historic, residential Urbana neighborhood available August 2003.

Beautifully designed - Georgian style architecture with a brick exterior - bay windows - attractive color schemes.

Each unit provides:

•Balcony or patio •Washer/dryer •Dishwasher •Microwave •Garbage disposal •Assigned parking space to each unit

•Broadband internet access •Buzzer/intercom access •New furniture package •Recessed lighting •Ceramic tile in kitchen, entry, and bathrooms •Extensive landscaping $795/month - $40/month parking Located at the corner of Green Street and Coler Street two blocks east of Lincoln Avenue, this location is close to the University of Illinois Law School, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Computer Science, Engineering, and Music buildings.

BARR R E A L . E S T A T E Great for grad students, professionals, couples or singles.

1710 South Neil St. Champaign, Illinois Second bedrom could make a great office or den. www.barr-re.com 217.356.1873

Rent your own room in beautiful 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom apartment!

--Don’t co-sign for roommates!

From $300 incl. utilities ALSO 2 BEDROOMS • Every room in 4 bedroom has own private bath • Huge units (1200 square feet) • Washer/dryer in each apartment • Underground parking, Security Door • Exercise room • Served by 4 buslines • Security entrance

• Close to Osco Drug & Food Mart • 6 Phone lines in each apartment • Cable available in each bedroom & living room • High speed internet & ethernet available in each room-see or call Champaign telephone co.

Shown Daily. Call for an appointment.

www.barr-re.com

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JOHN STREET APARTMENTS 58 E. John August 2003. Two and three bedrooms, fully furnished. Dishwashers, center courtyard, on-site laundry, central air, ethernet available. Call Jon or Heather, resident managers, at 384-5416 anytime for your appointment.

352-3182 University Group LANDO PLACE 707 South 6th, C. Large 1 BR. Includes water and trash removal. On-site Laundry. Secured Building.

Local phone service and ethernet. Parking Available.

From $560/mo.

CAMPO RENTAL AGENCY 344-1927 DAWSON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 359-1221 CHECK THIS OUT! 2 BR Apartment available August, furnished, really unique space in a great old house and a short walk east of campus.

Laundry on site. $700 includes all utilities.

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1 Bedroom Apartments 1 bedroom various Champaign old town area location beginning June 1st through August. 352-8540 pm 355-4608 www.faronproperties.com 1 bedroom near Lincoln Square. Balcony, parking, $408. 344-6576.

115 W. WASHINGTON,U Avail. Aug 2003. 1 bedroom apts in quiet Urbana neighborhood. Carpet, window a/c, laundry, boiler heat. Rents from $500/mo. Shown 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com Clean, quiet 2 BR duplex in quiet, rural Urbana subdivision. Wood floors, W/D, stove & fridge. We mow. $520/mo. Available 8/1. 355-8512

205 EAST HEALEY, C Renting Aug 2003. Very large 1 bedroom apts. Carpet, Window A/C, Parking avail. at $30/mo. Rents start at $375/mo. Shown Daily 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com 4 Hartwell Ct., S Available NOW or for Aug. ‘03. 2 Bdrm 2 bath on U of I golf course 1200 Sq. ft.

W/D, fireplace, covered parking, balcony, from $695 840-3287, 359-3687.

722 S. BROADWAY, U Renting for Aug 2003. 1 bedroom apts close to Lincoln Square Mall. Carpet, window a/c, boiler heat. Rents from $420/mo.

Apts shown 7 days a week.

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Showing for Aug 2003. Quiet neighborhood. One block west of First Street and close to campus. Huge one bedroom apts, very bright. Window A/C, Carpet, Gas Heat. Parking $20/mo. Rents start at $395/mo. Shown 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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800 W. Church, C

Brand new luxury 1, 2, 3, bedroom apartments available in Champaign. Call Manchester Property Management at 3590248 for an appointment.

809 W. Charles, Champaign August 2003. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 1 bath furnished home. Central air, free parking. $1000/mo. Ted 766-5108.

SUBLETS

Beautiful spacious 2 story house in Urbana. 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, study. Next to park. No pets. Available now. 367-2691.

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Campus, 6 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, porch, laundry, parking. 344-6576.

PRICE REDUCED 2 bedroom condo/garage in Delmont Village. 71K. 217-239-0117 before 8pm.

Convenient 2 BR available now through summer. $450/mo. 352-8540 355-4608 pm. www.faronproperties.com Clean, quiet 1 BR. Wood floors. Includes water & parking. Bus route. 913 W. Church, Champaign. 380/mo., Credit check & references. Available 8/1. 3558512.

DAWSON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 359-1221 Available for August, 1BR unfurnished apartments in GREAT, old homes. Unique space, a lot of light, in a price range of $350 to $650. Off campus locations. Be sure to call on these.

FAIRLAWN VILLAGE FAIRLAWN & VINE, U Aug 2003. Live in a peaceful, relaxed, neighborhood setting. Fairlawn Village is a one story apartment community, spread out on twelve acres, close to U of I, shopping and walking distance to schools. Spacious apartments with washer dryer hook up, a/c, and garages available. One bedrooms from $470/mo. Two bedrooms $570/mo. Call for an appointment.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 344-5043 www.barr-re.com

Round Barn Apts.

Beautiful 2 BR for sublet from June to Aug 12th. 2 miles from campus. $400/month (currently $570) 217-384-9581.

FREE Cable, ethernet, utilities, W/D, parking, and pool. 1 BR/ bath in 3 BR/ bath available May 25th, rent negotiable, 841-3415.

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HOUSES 2 bedroom, 1 bath. House, Urbana.

Fenced yard. Pets negotiable. $900/mo.

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2-3 bedrooms: quiet, quaint, Urbana, parking, laundry. $615-$825. 344-6576.

316 W. John, Champaign August 2003. First time offered. Beautiful, furnished 4 BR, 2 bath home. Hardwood floors, central air, free parking. Beautiful. $1400/mo. 766-5108.

5-6 BR, 2 BA-remodeled, semi-furnished.

Garage. 703 W. Green, U. $1900/mo.

Avail. 8/1. Call Lisa 840-8622.

Furnished 3 BR house in Urbana at 709 W. Ohio, available for fall, $1000 3561407

Spacious Unfurnished 3-bedroom apartment in house. 1 mile east of campus. Free parking, basement, washer/dryer. $695/mo.

Available August 2003. Larson Company 398-6677.

ROOMS

903 W. NEVADA, U Quality rooming house. Near Jimmy John’s on Lincoln Ave. Rooms available for Aug 2003. Rents from $250/mo to $320/mo. Laundry facilities, Common kitchen. Showings 7 days a week.

BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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Available Now.

6 BR, 2.5 Bath House Washer/Dryer, parking, 611 West Elm, Urbana. $2280/month Steve 369-5877

Beginning August 18. Rents $350 and up.

All inclusive. Individual lease. Private bathroom. Indoor pool, hot tub, gameroom, computer lab, fitness room. 328-5122

344-1306 or 352-4104

622 W. Healey, Champaign 1st time offered. Available June or August.

Beautiful 5 bedroom, 2 bath, furnished home. Hardwood floors, central air, parking, laundry, deck, unreal! $1650/mo.

766-5108.

GWM seeks guy to share 3 BDRM house.

West Champaign. Be clean, neat, N/S, responsible, employed or Grad student. $400/mo. Available June 1. Serious INQ only please.

355-1139.

DFUELY@msn.com

Spacious and affordable 2BR, newly remodeled, balconies, d/w, a/c, laundry, free pking, on busline.

ROOMMATES Roommate wanted: 2 bedroom, 1st and Armory. $340/person, fully furnished.

Parking available, $50/mo.

Email mlcarrol@uiuc.edu

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Announcements 800 MISCELLANEOUS “AUDITIONS” Singers, bands & vocal groups. All styles & ages. Nashville record exect. seeking new talent, coming to Urbana. 731-4242229 or 731-424-2141.

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SweetTalk Jeoung Hwa Cho - Sorry, I misspelled your name last time, so again, cogratulations on your graduation -Sohee Alex- You have a really beautiful wife!

Meaghan-I enjoy a lot ‘Sweet Talk’!

Nanda- How about Movie,‘Chicago’?

Elisa-Sorry for missing last meeting!

Eunah Kang-I am looking foward to see your young plants!

Keesuk Ryu-Enjoy your trip with your family!

Kelly- How was the interview?

Seth- The absinthe of you makes me go blind. -girl at the back of the club Kier- With you it’s not just sex and beer.

Lily- You’ll be missed.

Tabitha- You look great in your new car.

Lee- A body like yours sets me free.

Justincredible- You’re just that, except when it comes to bowling.

Rob Springfield- You’re my type.

Angie- Don’t go Amish on me, there’s a few unorthodox things I’d like to do with ya.

Theif of DI powerbook- If you return it, we will supply you with sexual favours.

The math professor- Finally got an A on the course!! haha..

Geof- It’s not the same without you.

EXCUSE YOU | MAY 22-28, 2003

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY | MAY 22-28, 2003 ARIES (March 21-April 19): My friend's uncle, an Aries entrepreneur, is now in Iraq, investigating the possibility of building a new Disneyland-like theme park in Baghdad by 2007. Meanwhile, my acupuncturist's cousin, also an Aries, is hoping to become the first full-time clown in Antarctica; he has a patron who works for a British survey team there. Another Aries I know is a psychotherapist who's seeking to donate his services in the civil wartorn Congo. I nominate them all to be your role models. It's time for you to consider plying your best skills in places you've never imagined might need them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Ancient Hawaiians had a sport they called "Lele Kawa," in which they dived off cliffs into the ocean.

"Pu'u Keka'a," a tall volcanic cinder cone in West Maui, was a perfect place from which to jump, but everyone avoided it. Legend held it was a taboo place: "the leaping place of the soul,"where the souls of the recently dead left the earth and ascended into the spirit world. But that all changed one day in the 19th century when a great warrior, King Kaheliki, climbed to the top of Pu'u Keka'a and plunged into the sea, shattering the taboo and mutating the myth. Since then, hundreds of other divers have tried it. By my reckoning, Taurus, you now have the courage and daring to make a comparable shift in the way things have always been done in your sphere. Ready to shatter a taboo and mutate a myth?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Mokuola is a small island off the coast of the big island of Hawaii. In the old days it was reputed to have curative powers. Seekers who went there in quest of healing had to help stir up the magic, though; they couldn't just lie back and expect the spirits of the place to do all the work. One way a visitor could ensure a long life, according to legend, was to swim underwater around the island three times. This emphasis on a participatory style of healing parallels a situation in your life, Gemini. Although you're now within reach of a rejuvenating influence, you'll have to collaborate with it aggressively in order to coax out its full benefits.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): As the sun set on a gorgeous spring day a few weeks ago, my companion accidentally left her purse beneath the Western world's biggest Buddha statue at a serene Buddhist mission near a Maui beach.Whoever found it chose not to return it. In contrast, on a chilly night last January, I lost my wallet on a litter-strewn street in a San Francisco slum. The woman who found it spent an hour on the phone until she tracked me down, then drove 20 miles to deliver it to me personally. The moral of the story, as far as it applies to you in the coming week, Cancerian: It's preferable to lose something of value in a poor, homely place than in a rich, beautiful place.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Even on Hawaii's most elegant beaches, the water can be wild. Rip currents and rogue waves come out of nowhere, sweeping swimmers out to sea. Local inhabitants echo what the travel guides warn: Never turn your back on the ocean. In general, it's a good idea to observe similar caution when dealing with any elemental force of nature. Having said that, though, I'll note that this is one of those rare times when you Leos could actually get away with turning your back on the ocean, metaphorically speaking. Maybe that's because you yourself are, at least for now, an elemental force of nature.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your sense of mission should be heating up, Virgo. Your potential is ripening at the same time it is becoming most useful to your cohorts. But wait: That doesn't mean your path will be effortless in the coming weeks.There will be adversaries and agents of confusion you'll have to outwit. In order to be a radiant instigator of beauty and truth for your allies and a cagey master of strategy when dealing with your competitors, I recommend the paradoxical approach Jesus described: Be as pure and harmless as a dove and as wise as a serpent.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I've writing this horoscope in Maui, where I've fallen in love with the Hawaiian language. It doesn't matter that I don't understand the literal meaning of many Hawaiian words. Their melodious, expansive rhythms have a magical effect that's both soothing and stimulating.While listening to a native speaker, I find myself perceiving my surroundings more vividly. My defense mechanisms subside, my heart opens, and I relax into a more receptive relationship with the whole world. I predict that a similar mood will soon bless you, Libra, whether or not you hear Hawaiian. Expect a long surge of empathetic curiosity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I know a sailor who was aboard a submarine that bombed Iraq with cruise missiles last March. He said that in the days leading up to the attacks, the crew's regular entertainment hour featured a steady diet of porn videos authorized by the top brass. The sailor figured this was a weird form of motivational psychology meant to pump up the testosterone levels of his fellow warriors as they prepared to unleash America's destructive fury. He felt terribly conflicted about it.

While he believed then and still believes that the war on Iraq was the right thing to do, he hated this pathological approach to psyching up the troops. He refused to watch the porn and tried to talk other sailors into boycotting it. In the spirit of his integrity, Scorpio, I urge you to renounce the philosophy that the end justifies the means. You can't afford to do bad things while following your heart.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Many of you Sagittarians have

a tortured relationship with discipline. You know you need it if you hope to fill your life with epic adventure. But you sometimes resist planning ahead and marshalling your resources, feeling that would interfere with having more immediate, short-term fun. Trouble is, though, when you avoid planning and marshalling, the short-term fun you get caught up in is often trivial and unsatisfying. That's the bad news. Here's the good news: You're in a phase when you can make a dramatic shift in your relationship to discipline, rendering most of what I just said irrelevant.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Suggested reading list for the coming weeks: 1. Dealing with People You Can't Stand: How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst, by Rick Brinkman and Rick Kirschner. 2. Never Be Lied To Again, by David Lieberman. 3.

Cut the Clutter and Stow the Stuff, by Lori Baird. 4. Everything You Know Is Wrong, by Russ Kick. 5. You're a Genius -- And I Can Prove It!,

by Kimberly Kassner. 6. Journal entries or notes you wrote to yourself between March and May, 2001.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You're entering puberty again!

Congrats! It'll be on a higher octave than last time, so you'll have more savvy to deal with the hormonal rush. To facilitate this unpredictable foray into serious goofiness, I'm happy to present you with the wisdom of sixth grade girls I know, gleaned from sayings they've scrawled on their backpacks and binders. Enjoy.

Understand the groove. Learn as if you'll live forever. Explain yourself wildly, not carefully. Wake up -- but not too fast, or you might hurt yourself. Question authority, including the authority that told you to question authority. It's all so funny -- how can you not be laughing?

When you shout "halaluya," never spell it right. Live the freakiest truth. Give me chocolate or I'll scream.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A German woman who recently died bequeathed her nephew $275,000. Trouble is, he's a homeless man who wanders around a lot. Executors of the woman's will have not yet been able to locate him. This resembles a situation in your own life, Pisces. Even now, a rich source of blessings is trying to track you down and attract your attention. So far you've been oblivious. Let's hope you wake up to the presence of the gift very soon.

✍ HOMEWORK: Make a list ☎ EXPANDED HOROSCOPE of your five top pleasures, then You can call Rob Brezsny, day go out and find a brand new one to be number six.Testify at www.freewillastrology.com.

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BOB AND DAVE’S BAD RELATIONSHIP ADVICE | BY DAVE KING

Hersh- Thanks for the tacos. Do you have anything else wrapped up for me?

Joe- I’ll Kordash to see you anytime.

Bailey- We all miss you, except for when we think about that time you peed on my leg.

Mom- Love you.

Dad- You too.

Pizza boy- Can you give me a special delivery? I like extra sausage. (I’m a meat lover) Girl from Clybournes- Can you shake me like you do that martini?

Jennings- You’ve helped us all create some great images.

Buy cool junk for a great cause!

Mobil worker- What would I do without you? I never knew a big gulp was so cheap.

Grace- Will you grace me with you presence? And we can make fun of your ex and his booty cravings.

Boyos- You owe me $75 for you know what.

To the paper boy- I’ve got a special delivery for you. I wish you’d collect every day. *mmm*

DIVAS (Downtown Independent Volunteer Association) is hosting a fabulous garage sale to raise money to fund volunteer efforts in CU. Please come by and find treasures while supporting your community.

Theon- Can I find a new way to make you giggle?

SWEET TALKS ARE FREE. To submit your message go to www.readbuzz.com and click on the Sweet Talk link. Please make your message personal, fun, flirty and entertaining. Leave out last names, phone numbers and those nasty four-letter words because we (and probably you!) could get in big fat trouble for printing them. We reserve the right to edit your messages; space is limited. Sorry, no announcements about events or organizations. (Enter those at cucalendar.com)

Learn to draw with the King of Cartoons! – Dave King is giving cartoonlessons every Sunday afternoon at Espresso Royale in Urbana, 1 pm. ($8 suggested donation)

Friday, May 30 & Saturday, May 31 8 am-3pm 609 Haines, Champaign

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MAY 22-28, 2003 | HAPPY DAY

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Reason behind holidays

BY MICHAEL COULTER | CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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veryone likes a day off, probably because everyone hates their job at one time or another. You can sleep late, play golf, cook out, tank up, all the things you have to sneak around doing during a normal work week can be done right out in the open. We have one coming up this Monday, Memorial Day, and 90 percent of us will eat several bratwurst and wash away the day's meaning with a 12pack of beer. Come Tuesday, it'll be back to work without a thought towards the meaning of the holiday. Who wants to think about something like war on their day off? Maybe that's the problem. Americans don't deal with the reason behind holidays particularly well. You've got Christmas, which should be happy enough, but just in case the desert birth of a savior could make someone uncomfortable, we throw in Santa Claus to make us less squeamish.

Easter is about that same savior dying on a cross and then coming back to life. That's pretty scary stuff, but nothing a bunny with a basket can't cure. It's easier to think of Thanksgiving as a time for family than it is to think of it as "Steal Land From the Indians Day" which might be more appropriate. The Fourth of July this year will likely remind everyone of the bombs falling on Baghdad instead of Idependence Day. Memorial Day might be a good time to quit ignoring what holidays are really about and take a chance on being scared about its meaning because it is from that the appreciation for soldiers can come.

Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by General John Logan as an honor for the Civil War dead. The South, being as backward then as they are now, kept a separate day to honor their fallen soldiers, but both sides came together during World War I to create a day to honor anyone who has died in our nation's service. There have been quite a few people being honored over the years since then and there will likely be more to follow.

I talked to a veteran of World War II a few years ago when I worked at a local television station, when such interviews were all the rage because Tom Brokaw wrote a book about them. After the cameras were shut off, it was just him and me, two guys talking. He told me about how strange it all seemed, being 19 years old and going to war to fight the Axis powers. When I was 19 about the only thing I would have fought for was more beer.

This man graduated high school, went to boot camp, and was then parachuted into Europe, a place he'd never been. I can't imagine, really. I don't even like going to Rantoul

after dark. So, in a foreign land, he was told to begin killing people who didn't have on the same uniform as he did. I asked him what he thought about when he was there and he said he didn't see it as killing the enemy so much as he saw it about protecting his family and his friends. He didn't die in that war, obviously, but I will still think of him sometime on Monday.

He deserves it.

Maybe I just feel guilty about other people fighting and dying in wars for me. I'm not really sure how many Coulters have given distinguished service to their country. I know my dad was drafted into the army, but that was during peacetime. He was stationed in Hawaii where the biggest threat at the time was overpriced beer and falling coconuts. Still though, my dad and I were affected by war.

When I was four or five, there was a guy who lived down the road. His name was K.B. and I don't remember much about him other than he was nice to me and he had a burr haircut. He wasn't rich enough to get out of the draft or to go to college, so he went to Vietnam instead. I don't remember any big farewell really, I just remember him being gone. I don't remember him coming back either, because he didn't. He was killed when he stepped on a land mine.

I remember my dad crying when he heard the news and I remember trying to understand why K.B. wasn't coming back. I hope K.B. was like the man from World War II. I hope he was fighting for his mother and father, for my mother and my father, and for me. I don't think of him much anymore, but I will on Monday, because he deserves it, just like everyone who has died for our country does.

I could pretend I didn't care because I need a day off and I didn't agree with the last war anyway, but Memorial Day isn't just a day off, and it isn't a day to debate the merits of a particular war and whether or not it was just. It is a day to honor those who died in service of our country. Men who weren't fighting for oil, land, or politics, but for their friends and families, and for you. Take a moment and think about them. It's what you now owe to them.

Michael Coulter is a videographer at Parkland College and a bartender at Two Main. He writes a weekly email column, “This Sporting Life� and has hosted several local comedy shows.

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CU in ! plus

is at your favorite bookstore" A week (plus a little bit more) in the life of Champaign–Urbana

CU in ! plus What happens when you mix: 70 student and professional photojournalists, over 400 rolls of film and 10 days to document Champaign-Urbana, Illinois? CU in 7 plus.

This is the heartland of America. A Big Ten university “town” with rich diversity that extends well beyond campus boundaries. CU in 7 plus is a loving photographic portrait of these cities and the surrounding area. A mid-sized community like so many others, illustrated here by documenting both the raw and the beautiful. Just like a family, this place has a wide variety of people: happy, sad, motivated, easy going, upwardly mobile, trying to get back on solid footing. CU in 7 plus shows the real place and the real people.

This is a great book to remember college years spent in C-U, or life in these very livable cities in the midwest.

For ordering and information about the book, go to www.illinimedia.com/cu7plus

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