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came to the University of Illinois to be a math teacher. I love math.

In a world where hardly anything makes sense because of the ever-widening gray area, it was always comforting to find a place where things are always right or wrong, black or white.

Math has always made sense to me. Maybe it’s because I watched Square One TV when I was a kid, a show on PBS that centered around numbers and always ended with a segment called “Mathnet,” a send up of Dragnet where the cops used calculators.

Or maybe it’s because my dad and I have always seen things in a black and white way and I just adopted it towards math.

My love for math was certainly accelerated by my geometry teacher my sophomore year of high school, Mr. Kuba.

I know a lot of kids didn’t like him. They thought he was arrogant and he played favorites with students. I never noticed the favortism bit, but I was on the golf team which he coached, so I wouldn’t have known anyway. The arrogant thing always seemed to me that people were intimidated by how smart he was and how he carried himself.

First off, he was about 5 foot 10 and about 200 or so pounds. He played football at Missouri

and it looks like he could still play fullback for the high school squad. He always dressed well and was never unkempt. These paired together made him an imposing figure to ask a question to. He always made sports analogies, too. If you couldn’t figure out the sideangle-side lesson of the day, then you fumbled on the three yard line or left runners on second and third.

What made him a great teacher is that he forced the students to understand the material. Anyone can memorize something and recite it. That doesn’t take much intelligence to me. What does take intelligence is to understand how a math problem works and why you need to use the equation you do.

Once you understand that, you don’t need to memorize or study because you understand.

When it comes test time, make sure you know the formulas and you’ll be fine because when you see a problem, you’ll try to figure it out instead of trying to remember which equation you need for a problem.

Another benefit of understanding instead memorization is that if you understand a problem, you can teach someone else to understand it to. If you have just memorized what equation to use, you can’t help anyone else other than just saying, “Memorize this.”

What I couldn’t understand though is that other people teach memorization. It seems to only cater to those people who are just trying to get by and don’t want to further their education. Teaching to the least common denomenator is a bad habit to start.

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Math, students, and a teacher The story of Jim Linnenburger

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s he does most mornings, math teacher Jim Linnenburger left home at 7 a.m. to arrive at Centennial High School in Champaign an hour before classes. On his desk, Linnenburger found a white envelope decorated with hand-drawn geometric boxes and pyramids. He didn’t see who brought it in and wondered how it had gotten there; the classroom door was locked. Printed in clear, evenly spaced blue letters, the note was from one of his students: Dear Mr. Linnenburger, I want to thank you for your help. I know I did not deserve the grade change because it was my fault for not trying in the first place. Thanks for allowing me to continue with something that I really enjoy. I don’t know how I can ever thank you enough. Thanks again.

“These kinds of things make the job worthwhile,” 27-year-old Linnenburger says as he points to the envelope. “It means a lot for a student to go out of their way and write it down and give it to me.”

Like his dining room ceramic coasters that read “To teach is to touch a life forever,” the note is a reminder to him that he can make a difference in a student’s life. Last semester the student failed Linnenburger’s geometry class and lost her eligibility to remain on one of the school’s sports teams.

Linnenburger agreed that if the student did well this semester, he would change their grade from an F to a D, letting them remain on the team.

“I don’t make it a habit, but I could offer that deal for a big change in behavior,” he said.

After comfortably earning a B in geometry this semester, the student is back on the team.

It’s this kind of willingness to work with students that has garnered Linnenburger recognition from students and peers. He recently received a Golden Apple award from WICD channel 15 for which a fellow teacher nominated him. Two seniors at the school nominated him this year for teacher of the year.

Despite the accolades in his relatively short career, Linnenburger’s commitment to teaching is waning. He worries about supporting his family on a $32,000 teacher’s salary. He is thinking of going to medical school or law school, or getting his master’s degree in actu-

“She was excited, and they were excited.” arial mathematics. A master’s would allow Linnenburger was good at math, and math him to find a job with a higher salary.

Linnenburger also faces a double mission at teachers are in high demand. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1998 with a school: to prepare the area’s most motivated degree in math education with hopes that the math students for a national calculus exam versatile degree would allow him to teach his and to teach reasoning skills to basic geomeother favorite subjects like physics, chemistry try students. or computer science.

“I like teaching However, Jim often because I have a talks to his wife chance to work with Mary, a preschool everybody,” teacher, about what Linnenburger said. he can do to earn “The easiest job is to more money and teach the highly motistill enjoy his work. vated students. But The couple has the for the low level stumarkers of comfortdents, I have a chance able living: a ranch house in an area of town of making their lives better. Lots of times, I where neighbors invite each other over for can see the potential the students have even if Sunday lunch; a Subaru Forester; and a zealthey can’t or don’t want to.” ous Boston terrier named Sadie.

When students express their gratitude to Linnenburger, they tend to be his former calculus students returning from college. But the note was more rare and poignant because it came from a basic geometry student, a student he thought he had lost. The note is also one of the main reasons he is still teaching.

As the end of the school year approaches, Linnenburger is preoccupied with a difficult choice: to stay committed to students who need him or to ensure his family’s financial security and comfort. When Jim was little, he wanted to be a doctor, lawyer or an engineer, but memories of his mother and her special education students nudged him in a different direction.

“When we were at the mall, she’d see former students who remembered her,” he said.

Sean Massa shakes hands with Jim Linnenburger, giving thanks, after the last day of class.

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Centennial High School mathematics teacher Jim Linnenburger shows Ana Eisenman and Steve Schenk their pre-calculus grades May 21 at the end of class.

“He feels a lot of pressure from me,” says Mary. “He knows in reality that if he stays in teaching, which is what he wants to do right now, it may not bring in the kind of money that would be comfortable for us.”

Mary wants to be able to remain at home and have five children.

“I wouldn’t switch jobs for one that pays the same, but it wouldn’t be pretty with $32,000 a year with us trying to make ends meet with kids,” says Linnenburger, who prefers two children but would agree on three.

Besides the money, Linnenburger gets bogged down by administrative changes. The school district is already on its third superintendent in two years. In addition, top administrators announced the dissolution of department chair heads. Linnenburger’s supervisor would have lost her earnings as the math department chair, but two days later, the administrators changed their minds.

“I have a boss; my boss has a boss; that boss has a boss,” he says with frustration. “It’s the hoops the administration makes you jump through. I find the political component more exhausting than the teaching part.”

Room 235 is a standard-issue high school classroom. Grey floor tiles and walls. Green chalkboards and white erase boards all around. Florescent lights, too bright. An American flag in the corner. The only hint that it is a math classroom is a hanging Hoberman sphere—an icosadodecahedron—a funky colored plastic ball that retracts from 30 inches to 10 inches, a bin of wooden rulers and protractors, and some blue calculus books that weigh about seven pounds each.

The strawberry blond math teacher moves his 6-foot, 225-pound frame with authority in the classroom. He sits next to the students, moves from desk to desk, and walks up and down the aisles. He rarely sits at the teacher’s desk in front. His youthful looks

and casual dress in khaki pants and T-shirts or knit pullovers also convey his non-dictatorial style.

Linnenburger says he had no clues what to do when he started teaching five years ago.

After work, he came home exhausted and crashed on the sofa. He’d wake up to eat and fall asleep again. Some nights, he fell asleep while grading assignments. When he awoke, he would find papers spread all around him.

Now, Linnenburger doesn’t collect or grade homework anymore. Instead, he spot checks to see if the students completed their assignments and gives homework quizzes to assess whether they’ve understood the work. He comes in early or leaves late, but he won’t take work home.“I survive best when I try to have two different lives,” Linnenburger said.

“I have my teaching life at school, but when I get home, I’m not spending late hours grading or planning.”

He also applies the best advice he’s heard about teaching: “Don’t take it personally.”

Linnenburger has developed an effective style of dealing with the ever-present disruptive behavior that is the great headache of many teachers today.

When a group of boys are disruptive, Linnenburger moves in and sits behind them.

They quiet down.

“My physical presence tells them they are being disruptive without my having to tell them to be quiet,” he said.

Sometimes the tactic backfires. When another group of students appear to not be working, Jim repeatedly pulls up a chair by them and asks if they need help. But one black student asks why he didn’t question the white girls on the other side of the room and calls him a racist.

“I’m sorry you feel that way. That’s not the case,” Linnenburger recalls responding to the student that day. The student immediately returned to work.

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authority figure but as an instructor.” A gumThe event stuck in his mind for days. chewing girl with long brown hair and a tight Linnenburger was insulted and hurt and yet striped shirt continues to pick at her hair. She did not send the student to the school’s office never looks up at Linnenburger nor pretends for discipline, something he can’t remember she’s interested in the class. She only sees the last time he did. He knew the student the ends of her hair. One row over, a student would be suspended for the outburst, but he in a black-hooded jacket is sprawled on top didn’t want to alienate the student with the of his table. With eyes closed, he doesn’t punishment. Everyone has a bad day and notice that his paper has fallen on the floor. this student was probably just frustrated, he Linnenburger picks up the paper and pulls reasoned. The student was a starter on a school sport’s team that lost its game the pre- the boy’s hood off. The boy sits up.

Linnenburger walks away. vious night.

“Sometimes it’s better to let a sleeping wolf “Had (the student) continued (the) comsleep,” he said. “The more time on discipline, ments,” “then I would have sent (the student) the less learning time you give.” for discipline,” Linnenburger said.

The girls pass When a student notes to one another. makes an objectionThey ignore able remark, Linnenburger but Linnenburger remain quiet enough acknowledges it, not to catch his affirms that it’s not attention. Another appropriate for class, girl checks her and moves on. make-up in the mirSometimes students ror of a compact. play games in the – Jim Linnenburger, math teacher She then applies lipback of class, sit or stick, pressing her prop their legs on top lips together to of desks, read a novel or sleep. Rather than calling out students for spread the gloss. Chitchat among other students overrides the sound of chalk scratching sipping soft drinks and eating candy in class, activities that annoy many other teach- on the board.

“Many times I think I have the best lesson ers so much so that school administrators prepared for class but face only blank stares,” recently shut down the soda pop machines Linnenberger said. “I wonder why I’m wastduring class time, Linnenburger ignores the ing my time.” silent behavior and keeps on teaching. He Mary echoes her husband’s concerns. doesn’t take it personally.

“We’d come home and we’d be like. This is “When you are more easygoing, you may really trying, do we want to teach the rest of have to deal with more chatter but in the long our lives?” But then comes another part of run, you’re on better level with students,” he Linnenburger’s teaching day. said. “They don’t look at you as a strict

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Jim Linnenburger is inundated with answers during a Jeopardy-like algebra review session.

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mathematics course The school’s electronic buzzer punctuates offered in the school the beginning and end of each 50-minute district. But he hadn’t class, sorting 1,400 students to the halls. studied calculus in Passing between classes is a gauntlet of bobfive years so he had bing backpacks, flailing elbows and arms, to re-teach himself. and swinging and swaying boys and girls He attended special intertwined in each other’s arms. The hallteaching workshops way ceilings are low, walls covered with yelon his own time. low tiles and metal lockers. Nothing absorbs When he and Mary the roaring surround sound of laughter and went on their weekconversations during the five-minute break long honeymoon he between classes.

After the bell tones, Linnenburger closes his couldn’t bear to leave his calculus students. door onto a new world.

“While we were “Good morning, ladies and gentlemen,” he gone, he made regugreets his calculus class. lar plans for all the “How’s everybody doing?” Around the other classes, but he room, pencils are pressed to paper, scribbling, didn’t feel that the erasing, drawing parabola-like curves, and sub could do justice shading in areas. Fingers are punching in in AP calc,” Mary numbers on calculators. But the students are recalls.“Nobody confused. Linnenburger explains it’s a shell could really teach and washer problem, a clue which everybody like he does.” seems to welcome.

So Linnenburger “Oh, tricky, tricky,” says one student in videotaped a week’s amazement. worth of lessons.

Linnenburger draws a curve on the black“Hey, it’s Mr. board and shades in the area students need to Linnenburger coming diagram and label. Calculus is the study of to you live from slopes of lines and areas of shaded curves, Susie Levy holds her warped calculus textbook and asks Jim Linnenburger how much it will cost to replace the water-damaged book. sunny Ft. and calculating the volumes of such shapes Lauderdale, Fla.” he called toroids. students, he finds the inspiration to keep similar fashion as this square,” says told the camera. Standing in front of a white “These are all the things I should be seeing teaching.

Linnenburger with an open calculus book as erase board and a hand-painted mural of a on your paper,” he says.

“I like the calculus kids because I can relate the students hover around him. He doesn’t beach shoreline with sailboats, wearing a red The students will be taking the national to them,” he says. “That’s who I was in high know the solution either. Drawing diagrams Advanced Placement exam in calculus to earn Hawaiian-style shirt and dark sunglasses, he on a piece of paper, he’s figuring out the prob- school. We can talk about math. But all I’ve jumped right into the lesson. “In Section 2.5 college credit. Linnenburger has promised his done for them is get college credit.” lem at the same time he’s trying to explain it we worked on students that if they “I like the geometry students because lots to his students. implicit differentiaearn an A or B in his “Can you relate the area of the ellipse to the of time I don’t make a connection with them. tion where we took class, they will do If I can teach one geometry student to find a circle?” asks a student. the derivative with well on the test. Last solution to a problem, work harder or learn to “I don’t think you can,” Linnenburger respect to other variyear, only one of his get along, it’s more meaningful than the calresponds. ables. Section 2.6 is students failed to get culus students,” he says, thinking about that After 20 minutes, one student understands one step further.” college credit. note from his geometry student that lies on a the problem and packs up to leave.

Despite his comFourteen out of 34 bookshelf at home now.

“Thank you, Mr. Linnenburger,” he says, mitment to his stustudents earned the “Teaching math often times does not walking out. dents, Linnenburger highest score of 5, the – Jim Linnenburger, math teacher involve math at all.”

“What you have here is your picture, and doesn’t want to be best results in school it’s basically the their friend, father or history. The AP calsame here,” says confidant. After a culus exam scoring Linnenburger, trying weekend, when sturequires exact diato help the remaindents come into the classroom chatting grams, labeling, and explanation. about their trysts and parties, he shuts down ing student underLinnenburger doesn’t want any of his stustand. A few the conversation. “We’re not talking about dents to lose points he can prevent from loss moments later, that,” he says and switches back to math. in class. He reviewed past exams to figure out she understands the When a student told him she was pregnant, the scoring system. He doesn’t cover material problem and heads Linneburger listened and then referred her in detail that’s not on the exam. He has few to the school counselor. He doesn’t feel qual- out. rules. His calculus students must write their “Have you ever ified to handle it. It overwhelms him. He is a answers in pencil because the official AP seen the movie Mr. math teacher. exam requires it. Students who write in pen Holland’s Opus?”

“Sometimes a friendship builds; that’s on an assignment are supposed to receive an Linnenburger asks. nice when it happens, but that’s not the automatic F. Yet, when a student recently “It’s about a music goal,” he said. turned in homework in pen, Linnenburger teacher that wants to At 3:20 p.m., a custodian pushes his broom returned the paper with the comment “Pens be a composer but down the quiet hallway, passing make me sad :(” with no penalty. never makes it. If you Linnenburger’s room. School is over, but not Linnenburger is dedicated to his calculus resign to teaching the for him. He finally sits down at the end of the students because they are dedicated to him. rest of your life, you day. His mug of coffee from morning is still He arrives early before school to meet indican fall into a hole.” unfinished. Just as the last bell rings, two calvidually with students who sign up weeks in But each day that culus students come in to get help with their advance to see him. When the previous AP Centennial High School teachers (from left) Tim Arnold, Jim Linnenburger and he is a teacher and extra credit homework assignment. calculus teacher retired, Linnenburger sought Jason Franklin play cribbage during their lunch break on Tuesday. Cribbage is a dedicated to his “Somehow we have to get this square in the chance to teach the class, the highest-level popular British card game the teachers play daily during their lunch break.

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A long wheel chair track, Ghana project KRISTEN ROMANOWSKI | STAFF WRITER

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hen Jean Driscoll was 15 and lost the ability to walk, she resented her wheelchair.

“But I’ve always had one when I needed one,” she said.

After two trips to Ghana, where polio still afflicts and a wheelchair costs one year’s worth of wages, Driscoll said she’s more appreciative of the opportunities she has had.

Driscoll has eight Boston Marathon championships, and five Paralympic gold medals to her name. Were it not for the support of others, like the businessman who bought her first racing chair, she never could have achieved her success. “Without him, there’s no way I could have gotten involved in the sport,” she said.

“Now I’d like to give back and support people as they pursue their dreams.”

Driscoll traveled to Ghana in September 2001 to teach a week long wheelchair track camp to 40 people, 90 percent of who had polio. With

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only 12 chairs, some with flat tires, workouts were tough to coordinate. After she returned home, she didn’t think she’d go back.

“I did my good deed,” she said.

But Driscoll agreed to return last year to teach a smaller group of athletes.

“It became more than a good deed,” she said. “I wanted to see change and make a difference in people’s lives.”

In Ghana, Driscoll said people with disabilities are treated as if they’re cursed by God. “They’re seen as dogs,” Driscoll said.

Because most can’t afford wheelchairs, she said, some Ghanaians are reduced to crawling with sandals on their hands. “And when it rains, you’re crawling around in the mud.

Where ’s the dignity in that?”

While Driscoll was in West Africa the second time, she identified eight Ghanaians whom she thinks could qualify for the 2004 Paralympics, events for athletes with physical disabilities.

“They could be so fast and so good if they only

had the opportunity,” Driscoll said. “And that’s what I want to help them have because that’s what that businessman in Milwaukee gave me.”

To help the eight athletes reach the Games next year, Driscoll is flying them on June 1 to Atlanta where they’ll be fitted for wheelchairs.

None has ever owned a wheelchair for daily use, much less a racing chair.

They’ll also train at the University of Illinois at the 2nd Annual Jean Driscoll Sports and Training Camp. The camp costs $375 for athletes and coaches, but the Ghanaians will attend for free, thanks to donations Driscoll has received from local businesses, churches and from area Rotary clubs. But Driscoll is still about $18,000 short of her budget.

Once the athletes leave the United States, Driscoll will still seek support from donors, with the ultimate goal of getting at least four Ghanaians to the 2004 Paralympics, which has never had representation from Ghana.

“My deepest hope in my heart is that as their country sees them represent their country and their flag, they will see their inherent value,” she said, “and they won’t judge them on their disabilities.”

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his summer, Krannert Art Museum will honor local artists with a collective exhibition. “Here and Now: Art from Greater C-U,” will bring together the works of more than 40 local artists in a museum setting when it opens Saturday.

The exhibition was organized by Krannert Art Museum Director Josef Helfenstein and Dori Johnson from the Springer Cultural Center.

“It’s important for museum people to meet with living artists,” Helfenstein said. “I wanted to think about the relationship between the museum and the community, and I think local artists are always important for museums.”

Helfenstein served as deputy director of the Museum of Fine Arts in Bern, Switzerland, and came to the University of Illinois in 1999 to teach in the art history department. One year later, he became director of Krannert Art Museum. As director, Helfenstein must design exhibits that interest and, ideally, involve members of the community.

Davies has been a working artist since Locating and inviting artists to participate 1974. Some of his work has included in the “Here and Now” exhibition was a diffiteaching children in public schools across cult but rewarding process for Helfenstein Illinois how to paint wall murals. Davies and Johnson. expresses a deep appreciation for the “It was hard to have an idea how big this efforts of Helfenstein and others who could be,” Helfenstein said. encourage artists.

One such artist is Glen Davies, who will be “When I was trying to get started in art, I exhibiting several new paintings and sculptures at the exhibition. Some of his past works often looked toward group exhibits, opportunities to show in have become a museum, or unique fixtures (times) where the in Champaigndirector was Urbana. Davies going to come to has painted your studio, as several wall opportunities to murals, or create bodies of “architectural new work,” trompe l’œil,” Davies said. including one Helfenstein on the side of – Josef Helfenstein, Krannert Art Museum visited the stu309 S. Neil St. director and curator dios of more in Champaign than 50 artists in and on the back preparation for “Here and Now,” and of Mirabelle Fine Pastry, 124 W. Main St., in noted that many artists will indeed be Urbana, among others. exhibiting work that they created especial“I paint architectural features onto buildly for this show. ings that don’t really have a lot of archit“It will be nice in this setting, in conjuncectural features,” Davies said. tion with other artists in the community,” Davies said. I think that’s the unique aspect of this exhibition.”

Helfenstein and Krannert Art Museum have extended to local artists the opportunity to display their works in a museum, a gesture that will surely encourage local artists to continue creating.

An opening reception with music provided by Lanterna is free and open to the public and scheduled from 6-8 p.m.

Saturday at the Krannert Art Museum. After 8 p.m., the celebration, sponsored by 40 North/88West and Cowboy Monkey, will continue at the Cowboy Monkey, located at 6 Taylor St. in Champaign. Music

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This mural decorates the North Wall of Storage Options and Solutions, 307 S. Neil St., Champaign.

will be provided by local jazz ensemble Chambana. Admission is free until 10 p.m.

Several events will take place during the exhibition: June 14, 10 a.m., Kids @ Krannert! “Here and Now” artists will lead hands-on activities of their art-making techniques.June 28, 2 p.m., Artists @ Krannert. “Here and Now” artists will be available in the gallery to discuss their work.

July 12, 3 p.m., Allen Stringfellow Birthday Celebration. Join the museum in celebrating the 80th birthday of this important artist and Champaign native who has lived in Chicago for many decades.

June 17 – June 28, “e-Motions: Our Reality as Seen and Unseen.” In this unique technology dance piece, reflectors on a performer’s body are mapped in real time on a computer screen as mathematical coordinates in 3-D space. Luc Vanier (Department of Dance), Lance Chong (Beckman Institute), Bradford Blackburn (School of Music), and Rose Marshack (c4a) open their rehearsal/laboratory to the public. Presentations to take place during museum hours.

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Life on Display at the Springer Cultural Center Vogel's works, all from her series The Chi of Beets, follow this theme consistently. Her oil on wood panel paintings portray divisions epicting life is no easy task, but local of concentric circles in a variety of forms. The artists Jodi Bowen and Julie Vogel tackle paintings have amazing depth as the iterathe challenge in their dual exhibition at the tions of circles both spiral about the panels Springer Cultural Center in downtown and extend outChampaign. “The ward. It may seem Manifold Life” exhibisterile and repetition portrays life's tive to concentrate complex organic so thoroughly on nature by concentratthis circular theme, ing on unifying visual but Vogel's work themes; it opened last overcomes this Wednesday and will physical consistencontinue until June 15. cy to convey a vast Using a diverse – Jodie Bowen and Julie Vogel, artists array of themes. array of mediums, the In “Cascade,” two artists examine Vogel works on a natural abundance larger surface and with a subtle presents a thriving circular community isolatapproach incorporating recurring patterns. ed in a technicolor pasture. Conversely, she Circular and egg-like images pervade many creates a simmering, crowded scene in of their works, revealing the thread of fertility “Quivering Grid,” with its regular pattern that flows throughout the exhibition. suffering destruction from immutable life.

“This show is a visual celebration of life Although the latter work might bear more with its beauty, fecundity, and primal force,” the two artists write. “Conception and growth resemblance to the cellular automata of Hungarian mathematician John Von are principal thematic elements in our work, Neumann than any actual scene of life, its individually and collaboratively.”

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This show is a visual celebration of life with its beauty, fecundity, and primal force

the almost invisible struggle of several spectral rings. Her State of Being trilogy is a visual poem of ghostly images.

Approaching the end of the gallery, the artists' styles begin to merge. A series of green paintings from Bowen contain the same circular motif that characterizes Vogel's work. In “Red Question,” the stylistic parallels are clear, but Bowen turns the circular theme into something simultaneously fervent and industrial. Her work also lacks the physical density of Vogel's deep oil paintings, but they manage to mimic this lost depth despite their physical flatness and low contrast.

Two highlights of the exhibition are the installations created in a collaboration by Vogel and Bowen. The two works playfully combine whitewashed Easter egg shells with industrial and domestic refuse. One work contains a mass of figures playfully representing organic mechanisms of reproduction with two red eggs breaking the homogeny of the scene. The work brings French cubist Fernand Léger's film Ballet méchanique to mind with its still-life representation of reproductive industry.

With this exhibition, Bowen and Vogel succeed in portraying the persistent and pervasive qualities of life – qualities often overlooked by those suffering from modern trauma.

“We created these pieces over the last eight months, while our nation prepared for and waged war, as our society grew more fearful, as economic 'hard times' continued,” Vogel and Bowen say of their motivation for the exhibition. “In the face of grim news every day, we chose to affirm with our work the pleasure, mystery, and goodness of life.”

This exhibit is part of the ongoing Art Exhibition Series by the Springer Cultural Center, which aims to encourage cultural development and diversity in Champaign.

The program is sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council and Alto Vineyards.

undeniably organic irregularity ensures that it should delight audiences in Champaign beyond Stephan Wolfram.

Bowen, a teacher at Lake Land College in Mattoon, Ill., displays a collection of work that both contrasts and works in concert with Vogel's imagery. Like Vogel, Bowen emphasizes the qualities of life with simple visual themes. However, she works in a much more subdued manner, examining life's more hidden AURA II | JULIE VOGEL aspects. Bowen's charcoal and graphite drawings display an obvious, stark contrast that nearly overwhelms the works' more subtle characteristics. In “Vim Dwelling,” Bowen intersperses a drop of pastel into a vast sea of high contrast while “Levitating Loops” showcases PHOTO | DAVID SOLANA

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Art Exhibition Series Springer Cultural Center 301 N. Randolph St., Champaign May 21-June 15 Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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oozie Robinson took a year off her busy work schedule of marketing and designing spaces to paint and create whatever came to mind. Robinson’s fine art pieces range from oil, acrlic and mixed media to digital effects and furniture. She says a lifetime isn’t enough time to create everything she wants. Her private home gallery will be open to the public this weekend in celebration of 20 of her best works from 2002-03.

on the music. Sometimes I get in the car and turn the music up. It's like the scene outside the car is some silent movie. You're just watching but you're not there ... you're somewhere else ... creating the scene. The ideas pop and things just happen. My work flows.

What themes are in your work?

What inspires you?

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I have several themes going. The fabric series enters into the world of fiber and color.

The making and weaving of fabric, the effect that light has on fabric and who knows what else. I've just started the fabric series and completed a painting and a furniture piece that will premiere at the show this Soozie Robinson draws much of her painting inspiration from music. "It just gets my weekend. I have another series going adrenaline going," she said. "Sometimes you just have to do that." that's a play on words and word piclandscapes and woods. But I am particularly fond of this tures. In this case the title of the painting is as imporpiece because it captures the early Spring feeling of a walk tant as the painting. A good example is "The pear, in the woods, where everything has a hint of green. pair, pare." A mixed media on board features a green pear and directly below is a pair of hands and papier Where can you find the best conversation in town? mache skins of paper pared back from the surface.

The other two that belong to this play on words I find good conversation as serendipity as my paintings. It theme are "Red over Orange", and "Fuji #4129." can be anywhere. When I'm out, I find the most extraordinary Why did you choose the piece you are featuring? people. When I walk my dogs over by Japan House and The Hartley Gardens and Idea Garden, I run into the most incredible people. A lot of artists go there, artists of all kinds. I also Because of the way the painting occurred. I didn't find engaging conversation when I'm shopping and I need realize how many artists had chosen the beech tree help. I love it when someone is really into their job. You ask or beech forests to depict in their art. And further them a question and the magic happens ... or not. When I'm that two of my favorite artists had beech tree paintlooking for conversation I go to Cafe Kopi. ings —Toulouse-Lautrec and Gustav Klimt.

Commonality of subjects assured me that I was on a ZoomArt Open House good road. That my eyes and theirs found similar 1106 S. Pine St., Champaign beauty and character.

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"The Beeches of Skane, Sweden" is a mixed media Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. piece featuring beech woods close to my partner’s Sunday, noon-3p.m. home in Sweden. We spent three weeks in the winter 217-355-3529 of 2001 and I was absolutely overwhelmed with the

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I love music, all kinds. It makes me dream. I escape through music and enter a world where I feel stronger more able and more creative. I prepare myself by reading things that interest me. I fill myself with information and then turn

BookReview

Reading Lolita in Tehran, A Memoir in Books

BY BRIAN WARMOTH | STAFF WRITER

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zar Nafisi's new book Reading Lolita in Tehran, A Memoir in Books is an autobiographical work that poses a dramatic justification of the role of fiction in society.

The author, currently a professor at Johns Hopkins University, spent two years in Iran, from 1995 to 1997, meeting with a group of her former students from the University of Tehran. She invited them to her home, where they discussed works of Western literature that had been banned by the Iranian government.

Nafisi’s book takes the reader from her early days in pre-revolutionary Iran to the times of these meetings under mullah rule and on to the time after her departure for the United States. Nafisi was born into a prominent family, having had a father who was mayor of Tehran and a mother elected to Parliament. She returned from her education

abroad in Europe to a changing late-1970s Iran bubbling with unrest and idealism.

The power of Nafisi's writing is compelling because of both her slice-of-life approach to her experiences in revolutionary Iran and her very effective use of the works of Vladimir Nabokov, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Henry James and Jane Austen, which she uses to put the feelings and events of her story into context.

The works Nafisi has used to structure her book function as non-fictional topics from her life, both outside and inside her underground book club, and as defendants whose worth is put on trial both literally and figuratively within the text.

Knowledge of the works she discusses is not crucial to enjoying and understanding the book. However, events and themes of the novels can be used as common points of reference to the reader, giving insight into a country very much removed from and dia-

metrically opposed to Western society.

The group's discussions of the Western texts are a sort of everyday book club meeting under extraordinary circumstances.

As most book circles discuss interpretations of themes and criticize authors' approaches to topics in the work, Nafisi and her students relate the plights of characters in their discussions to the world they live in.

With Nabokov's Lolita, for instance, they talk about one person's confiscation by another and how their lives have been thrown into, as Nafisi quotes Nabokov, a state of “fragile unreality.” This is a key aspect of life under mullah rule that she brings out in the in the text, justifying fiction's place in a state of theocratic censorship.

She holds the novel up as an art form where one must "inhale" the world being presented and contemplate the roles of the characters in these contexts.

Reading Lolita in Tehran is a celebration of literature to be appreciated for the wonderful discussion it poses throughout.

As a woman with memories of life before the revolution, Nafisi speaks about the history that she and her students feel has been stolen from them, replaced with a contrived story upon which to base their lives.

It is this assertion that points out the constructed histories we all fill our lives with and the truth that can sometimes be more abundant in fictional novels than in the non-fictional sources we may at times take for granted.

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Local band releases new EP Temple of the Low Men’s new EP Normal as Can Be is anything but

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hen Temple of Low Men hit the stage at the Cowboy Monkey on Friday for its CD release party, one thing will be perfectly clear its energy is anything but choreographed "I'm not fucking Britney Spears," said Brandon T. Washington, lead singer for Temple of Low Men. "When I'm singing one of my songs, I can't stand in one place. I become part of it and that brings in a visual element."

Since their founding in 1998, Temple of Low Men have steadily become one of the most popular bands in Champaign-Urbana.

On Friday, their fans will help celebrate the release of its new EP Normal As Can Be. A full-length album that the band is going to begin recording soon will follow the EP. "We haven't forgotten our fans," Washington said. "But recording a full-length album takes time and money. So we want them to have something they can take home."

The four song EP is far more than just a means of tiding over fans. It provides insight into Temple of Low Men as a band.

"It shows off the four facets of the band," Washington said. "The track 'Normal' is more prog-rocky, it's a trip. 'Twist' is more melodic, a heavy melodic sound."

For those who haven't seen one of their high-energy shows, or picked up their debut full length, Degree of Slither, Temple of Low Men's sound is best described as rock, plain and simple. Within that simple categorization, there is still much of the innovation to which Washington refers. That innovation comes from the different musical skills and backgrounds of the different members of Temple of Low Men. Washington and drummer Ian Shepherd both were members of the rhythmic Funky Butt Drum Club. Sheppard also has been

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"Back then, no one was Josh Walden. talking about local bands," "Josh came Washington said. "But in back from L.A. the way that the penduin January," lum swings, the past couWashington ple years have been outexplained. "We standing. The scene has jumped at the come back in a big way." chance to see – Brandon T. Washington, lead singer And while some local how things bands may never pick up would work out a following, Temple of with him."

Low Men has gained It was immemuch popularity since their inception. diately apparent that Walden was the perfect "Maybe it's because people appreciate qualfit for Temple of Low Men. ity," Washington said. "But looking at the "He adds an extreme sense of musicality. scene and how it moves and expands, people He can draw on all forms of jazz," might appreciate that we are a constant."

Washington said. "He is hands down the best Their popularity has enabled them to play bass player I've ever had the pleasure of all over Illinois. When they play Friday night, working with."

In addition to his musical skills, Walden has they will highlight two new tunes including "Infinity Daylight." been able to bring to the band some things "It starts out sounding kinda do-wop and that can't be quantified. then switches over to a reggae and swingy "He adds a chemistry to the group," feel," Washington said. "Then the bridge Washington said. "Ian, Josh and I have comes in with raging guitars." worked together before so we know what is No matter what they play, a high-energy going on. We definitely have a rapport." show is a guarantee for Temple of Low Men. Not only has the lineup for Temple of Low "We're not the type of band that can stand Men changed since its inception, but the and look at our shoes," Washington said. entire Champaign-Urbana music scene has changed. When the band was first formed, the "That's not even on the plate." local scene was in a lull.

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involved with local acts the Brat Pack, THC Squared and G. Lee & Jet Blonde. Guitarist Andy Lund, who is also involved in the G. Lee & Jet Blonde project, has been writing songs for Temple of Low Men with Washington from the beginning. Chicagoan Andy Gravino, provides the other guitar for the band.

"Andy brings a serious pop mentality to the process," Washington said.

Gravino commutes from Chicago every Monday night for practice as well as all of the Temple of Low Men shows. Before December, bass-player Mike "Guido" Esteves would meet Gravino and the others for the Monday practices. Esteves played bass on Normal As Can Be, which was recorded in July of 2002.

The first takes of Normal As Can Be were recorded in one day at POGO Studios and then taken home for overdubs, Washington said. Adam Schmitt mixed the EP, something that worked well for the Temple of Low Men. "He's the type of guy that you read about because he knows a lot," Washington said.

"We gave him the tapes and told him to mix them and call us when he got done. It was wonderful to have that much faith in a person."

Washington said that Schmitt will work on the full-length album which the band will begin recording in June. Their new material will be different, but familiar.

"It is going to have new stuff, but in an obvious way," Washington said. "It is really hard for us to shake our influences. We are excited that our energy is getting translated better in recording."

Even though Washington said much of that same energy was present in recording Normal As Can Be, the process of recording their second full-length begins, the lineup of Temple of Low Men will be slightly different.

Esteves decided to leave the band in December of 2002 because of the time commitments involved in being with the band.

While losing a member could be the beginning of the end for some bands, Washington thinks that Esteves's decision to leave helped focus the band.

"We needed to be shaken up," Washington said. "We started to figure out what direction we were going in because we were bringing in someone from the outside. We had to codify what Temple of Low Men meant so the new bass player knew what they were getting into."

Washington and Shepherd were able to find an old friend from Funky Butt Drum Club,

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Prog Rock: definable or an easy escape to describe a band’s sound?

STEVE KLINE | CONTRIBUTING WRITER

My first successful contact was The Invisibles' leader singer, Kris. The Invisibles play around town on a fairly frequent basis ew publications and have developed a large enough following are popping up all to make their shows as fun as a metal slinky over Champaignin mint condition. "I haven't really taken the Urbana like those littime to sit down and define it," Kris said, "I tle Chucky Cheese don't know." gopher-thingies This does not bode well. you're supposed to hit The second really really good sport about with that big mallet. interviews was Jie-Song, a local violinist. JieThe Paper gets better Song freelances between bands and plays with each issue as energetic, impromptu jam songs. “I dont WAIT! is turning up know much about prog rock—I feel pretty on more and more detached from that. Hey man, you want a newsstands. You seem to be reading buzz, potato? Eat a potato. EAT A POTATO!” he which is a good start. said, adding “Why arent you writing about Though the main focus is different in all ninjas?” these readable thingies they each are saying Though he didnt know what prog rock the same, thing about local music: The scene's was, he expressed detachment - a great start. aboutto blow. I mean blow up, as in "get big."

Plus, as we know from www.realultiSonofabitch, definitely should have worded matepower.net, ninjas kick ass. Based on this, that differently. You get it, right?

I think Jie is safe.

Either way, the "Champaign Sound" is on Next up was Menthol, a band who wrote its way to becoming a new phrase. the song, “Danger! Rock Science!” which The big time music industry is insanely serves as a constant reminder to all of the confusing–are those involved in the music dangers of rock science when it falls into the scene prepared? wrong hands. Unfortunately, I had no idea The biggest risk isn't the goldiggers, barnahow to contact these people so I instead cles in nice suits or a nasty head tumor from decided to pop their album in and hit shuffle. cell phone use. Heck, all those things make Me: How would you wonderful sob stories define prog rock? when retro gets big Menthol: with the hipsters “.....Sometimes during again. The biggest hardships in my life Ive risk is a two word been driven......” phrase: Progressive Me: Do you see that rock. definition as a danger to Prog rock: We your welfare? don't know what it is – Jie-Song, local violinist Menthol: “....to but we do know it's depend upon the genbad. All it takes is erosity of older alcoone critic, reporter or holic women....” kid with a popular Blog to say, "Yeah, so-andObviously this wasn’t working. I don’t so is pretty much prog rock." If your band has mean the interview wasn’t working, just the this label anywhere in the world, you only interviewing an album gag. Its dumb. I’m have seconds to find the biggest refrigerator sorry. box to hide in before band mates use your This whole thing was disturbing. How can body for warmth Return of the Jedi-style. you avoid something if you dont even know To avoid such a harsh fate one must first what to avoid? I walked up and down the know what to avoid musically. I decided to streets of Urbana when it hit me: The bands take to the streets and ask those involved in would never define themselves as prog. the local music industry to tell me what they Nay, the potential scene-bomb doesn’t lie in believe "prog rock" actually is. the makers of the media but the media preUnfortunately, my reporting was hindered senters. The people in the radio booth or by a stiff deadline (about three hours ago) those who slave away behind computers and I could not talk to all the players I really while their roommates are barbequing in the wanted to. Some, however, were available backyard and playing with a cute black lab for comment.

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puppy are the threats. Luckily, there was an accessible 107.1 DJ. Mike O’Leary, assistant news director and well-known scenester (admit it), was also confused. “Oh man I dont know......Jesus.....Prog rock, I would say, is pretty lame. Yeah. No, wait a second. Hey guys, anyone here know what progressive rock really is? Yep, the consensus here is that it sucks,” Mike said.

Unfortunately, the interview was cut shortwhen it was his turn to play Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.

This issue will not go away. As bands in the Champaign-Urbana area get more and more recognition, they will get increased media coverage.

Even if the scene doesnt explode like many hope, the coverage will increase as local publications breed like rabbits. Beware and godspeed.

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PESKY An Effort To Do Good ★★1/2 Closed System Records

BY BRIAN MERTZ It is unfair to call Pesky's new album, An Effort To Do Good, a joke because of the negative connotations that come with the word "joke." But in actuality, "in our heads," the final track on the album, works as a punch line to the rest of the album. Peter Thomas and Bob Stewart sing with straight faces, "Why are these albums always over so fast? / We try and we can't seem to make them last. But every measure is a masterpiece / And every second they last / Is a second added / To our lease / On life."

The self-deprecating humor helps the listener understand why this 12 song, 30-minute album is what it is—a tiny slice of lo-fi pop rock joy. Recorded in drummer Bob Moczydlowsky's basement using an eight-track ADAT, the bells and whistles of slick studio pop rock. This is not a complete sentence? Instead the base elements of pop are emphasized on An Effort To Do Good. There are great rhythms, little staccato guitar melodies and most of all, fantastic vocal harmonies.

In fact, it is the harmonies between Thomas and Stewart that keep the listener's attention. The lyrics aren't always noteworthy. However, when you stop and remember that all of this was recorded in a basement, the shining vocals are even more amazing.

Almost all of the songs feel familiar, but it’s impossible to identify why they're familiar. There are elements of the Flaming Lips, early Weezer and yes, to some extent, the Beatles. Unfortunately, none of those influences shine through enough to put Pesky's tunes in the same league of any of those bands (especially the Beatles). But that familiarity adds to the fun when listening to An Effort To Do Good.

The major flaw of this album is the guitar work. There is a fine line that separates sounding loose and sounding sloppy. Unfortunately, on tracks like "Live Weight" and "No One Will Ever Love You," Thomas's guitars simply sound sloppy.

Here is where the presence of a fancy studio -wizard producer would be useful. As a simple experimental project in home recording, the guitars are fine. But because pop rock has become so finely tuned over the years, the muddled notes sound awkward, even after a few listens.

Pesky isn't a band that is going to stand out in the rock world if they keep recording in their basement. But if they keep making joy filled pop rock like this, then by all means, they should keep working in that basement. They've also made all of their separated tracks available for download at www.closed-system.com so that aspiring producers can remix them, or perhaps clean up some of the guitar work. If you're looking for some fun pop rock, then give Pesky a try.

TEMPLE OF LOW MEN Normal As Can Be EP ★★★

BY BRIAN MERTZ In the pantheon of Champaign-Urbana rock bands, few get as much widespread respect and have as much popularity as Temple of Low Men. Their new recording, Normal As Can Be, might somehow manage to increase their popularity and the respect they deserve for their musical skills. Holding back Normal As Can Be is its length. It features only three studio tracks (one of which is a solo reworking of an old Temple of Low Men track), a live recording of "Not For Nothing" at the Highdive and a bonus

track. Nonetheless, Normal As Can Be is an EP to get excited over because of its intensity and creativity.

As a flowing guitar spreads out across the speakers, Brandon T. Washington's powerful and distinct voice croons the start of the first track called "Normal." Soon a syncopated drum pattern, reminiscent of Incubus's funkier drumming, joins and the listener is launched into the rock.

"Normal" exemplifies what makes Temple of Low Men so special. The approach is straightforward, never overdoing the fuzz of guitar distortion or falling back on indie gimmicks. It is straight ahead songwriting that yields a great rock song.

"Twist" has an admirable loose feeling to it, where Anthony Gravino and Andy Lund's guitars and Mike Esteves's bass stay separated at times and then combine forces when it comes time to bring the rock. One of the coolest parts of the album comes near the end of "Twist" where some nifty production effects literally suck the air out of the track. Slowly the song returns, led by faint guitars and Washington's quiet voice. It all builds back again to a climatic ending. By this point, its obvious that Temple of Low Men understand the nuances of rock 'n' roll.

Unless you know ahead of time, it is hard to tell when it begins that "Not For Nothing" is a recording of a live track.

Washington's showmanship comes through loud and clear on this recording. Musically, the band moves as a unit. Starts and stops are crisp; solos are interesting. Basically it is everything you would musically want from a rock band. The few faintly audible claps and whistles at the end do not serve the track justice.

The solo remake of "Languid" for the final track creates a wonderful contrast to the rest of the album. "Languid" demonstrates that Temple of Low Men have more depth than mere hard driving rock. Its slower pace and wonderful vocal lines make it a gem.

Despite the addition of a bonus track that is more of a jam than a fully fleshed out song, Normal As Can Be suffers from being on the short side. But if the flaw of your album is that all of the listeners are going to want more, then you must being doing a lot right. That's the case here. Hopefully, Temple of Low Men will continue to rock the ChampaignUrbana scene and beyond. The music world certainly needs more rock like this.

THE MOONEY SUZUKI Electric Sweat ★★★ Sony Records

BY KATIE HALEY Electric Sweat looks eerily like it sounds. The cover of The Mooney Suzuki's latest effort looks like a faded photograph of a smattering of the great rock bands of the ‘60s and ‘70s smack dab in the throes of rock ecstasy: There's the Townshend knee-slide, the flying hair, the Lou Reed sunglasses—they've certainly got the look. Instead of a dowdy black and white color scheme, though, they've opted for the less-traveled route of blinding orange. Classic, but with a fresh and slightly wacky feel.

This fits all too well. The Mooney Suzuki take obvious influence from bands like The Who, and they're not trying to hide it. In fact, they'll even tell you all about it. Sammy James Junior frenziedly recounts his early years during "In A Young Man's Mind", belting out, "A kid with a guitar/What does he wanna do/But be like Pete Townshend, Jimmy Page and Hendrix too." There's something refreshing about a band that isn't afraid of owning up to its pedigree. On Electric Sweat, there's no getting around it, but there's definitely getting over it.

As song after song comes to a crashing halt, you won't be able to help keeping time with your feet, if not your entire body. Guitar and bass melodies wind around and through the booming chords and exuberant vocals. The drums dodge the beat but the ever-present handclaps keep a steady pulse. This formula works, and this is one place where this album could be improved. With the exception of a few tracks, such as "The Broken Heart," which you can practically see Richie Cunningham and the Fonz shuffling their feet to at the prom, Electric Sweat's onslaught of fast and faster songs begins to sound a bit uniform. It's a whole lot of fun, but songs like "It's Showtime Pt II" show a glimpse of something even better. Really though, while Electric Sweat does have a certain dominant sound, it's undoubtedly a sound worth hearing.

The Mooney Suzuki bring a freshness to the tradition of their heroes that is not often heard in other similar efforts.

Their secret lies in taking an honest but not overly serious attitude toward their art. These guys sing about girls and guitars, separate their CD track-listing into "Side One" and "Side Two," and make it abundantly clear that they're having an excellent time. They also borrow heavily from rock of the past, but infuse it with an immediate and raw quality that

makes it seem current. Classic with a kick, a faded photograph done in shocking orange. The Mooney Suzuki proudly wear their hearts on their (record) sleeve.

This review originally appeared at OpeningBands.com

RED HOT VALENTINES Summer Fling ★★★1/2 Polyvinyl Records

BY ANDY SIMNICK The Red Hot Valentines have returned with a new full length album, Summer Fling, and unlike previous efforts, the amateurish sound has been replaced with a cleaner, fuller sound more representative of their outstanding talent.

The first thing anyone who has listened to previous RHV efforts will notice is the upgrade in production quality of the CD. Every sound seems more pronounced, yet more blended. There is not hint of overproduction, allowing the band to maintain the trademark sound, but the production level is high enough where the true sound of the band comes through. This was the biggest problem with the previous LP, and this CD demonstrates the importance of having solid recording and production.

Most of the songs off of the CD retain the traditional sound of the band.The distinctive vocals lead over catchy guitar riffs with small moog sections punctuating certain tracks. Fans will recognize the general sound, but a very important detail has been changed, possibly leading to the improvement in this album compared to the last effort.

The amount of harmonies placed in the music has apparently been reduced. I have yet to run a side-by-side experiment to back this claim, but it seems that Jeff, and only Jeff, takes care of the vocals on most tracks. Thankfully, RHV has not reduced the live harmonizing, the reduction in the CD helps out the recorded sound. Rather than trying to catch the "lightning in a bottle" qualities of the live show, the band played in such a way to strengthen the recording, which raises the quality of the album dramatically.

There is also an obvious attempt to diversify the sound as some tracks sound darker and slower than usual fare. However, the best tracks of the album are not only poppy, but some of the catchiest the band has done. "Pocket Full of Secrets," far and away the best song on the album, has the potential to explode if and when it enters rotation on The Planet.The Alternative Press sticker on the shrink wrap raves about the catchiness of the hooks, something the C-U scene has known for years. Despite the attempt to diversify, the strong suit of the band is the addictive sound, and the album contains plenty of songs that will fit into that category.

Much like the lyrics of the band’s first single off Summer Fling, "You want it, you got it, and that’s all you get." This album is a quantum leap from the first self-titled full length.The recording qualities are far better, yet the sounds still remain catchy as ever. It will be interesting to see how far this album takes the band as this is their first CD, from the improved sound to the fabulous selection of tracks down to the creative packaging, that has "breakout" written all over it.

OnTheSpotReview VARIOUS ARTISTS Daddy Day Care Soundtrack

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Smashed together on this soundtrack are The Ramones's "I Wanna Be Sedated," Katrina And the Waves' "Walking on Sunshine," BTO's "Takin' Care of Business," Harry Nilsson's "Coconut" and Cheap Trick's "Surrender." They all had their pop charms in the past. But lump them all on one CD and you have the recipe for an album utterly lacking focus.

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BEFORE LISTENING Movie soundtracks are easily the most hit-or-miss of all albums. They either are a coherent, well-planned collection of tunes or they just plain suck. One look at the cover of the Daddy Day Care soundtrack and already I'm leaning towards suck.

Annoying child actors, stereotypical giant canine and Eddie Murphy making a stupid face adorn the cover of the CD. The track listing doesn't make me any more confident.

Shoot me. Now. Putting these songs on one CD is just an awful idea. Probably more so than making the movie Daddy Day Care. It feels like a classic pop rock sing-a-long with Barney by the time you get to the end. You can just see the awful jokes in the movie that will inevitably accompany these tracks.

I suppose this album would be pretty cool in the preMP3 era since it is basically a collection of singles. But if you don't already have a copy of Carl Douglas's "Kung Fu Fighting" then you just aren't taking advantage of the digital music world.

The only good things on this album were the two Jackson 5 tracks, "I Want You Back" and "ABC." I've heard them a million times, but they're still classics. However, if I have to ever hear Gary Wright's "Dream Weaver" or Bow Wow Wow's "I Want Candy" again, someone is going to pay.

Avoid this monstrosity of suck at all costs.

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JAM BAND

TREY ANASTASIO

If you like Phish, you are sure to love their guitarist, vocalist and frontman, Trey Anastasio. He blends composition and improv, resulting in some of the best jam sessions you can find. Trey’s many talents create a successful solo artist. This show is a must for anyone looking to hear some real talent. Trey’s musical ensemble has spread significantly, enabling him to dive into new musical areas. At times he breaks away from his Phishy qualities but, has been successful in his experimentions. Trey puts on a great live show, with enthusiasm and skill that’s hard to find. These shows sell out quickly, so hurry and get tickets soon. Or if you can not get tickets, checkout livephish.com to download Trey’s entire tour.

(Meaghan Dee)

DANCE The Skeleton Danse: DJ ZoZo, DJ Rickbats, DJ Wheelz, an d DJ Ad Mortem Friday, May 30, Channing-Murray Foundation, 8 p.m., ($3) Just because the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center’s performance space has been shut down doesn’t mean the Skeleton Danse Gothic parties are going to stop over the summer months.

Bring out your black clothing, light colored makeup, unusual hairstyles, body piercings, and bondage items and join local goth girl Kitten on the dance floor. This month’s dance party will feature guest DJs AdMortem from St. Louis and local icon DJ Wheelz.

DJ Rickbats and event instigator DJ ZoZo will also be spinning. Skeleton Danse will be held at the Channing-Murray Foundation, which is located on the corner of Oregon and Matthews in Urbana (same place as Red Herring Vegetarian restaurant).

Admission is $3 and the all-ages party begins at 8 p.m. Sorry but this is a drink and smoke-free venue.

Feel free to bring non-alchoholic beverages for your drinking pleasure. Ice water will also be available to keep you hydrated. (Elisabeth Lim)

ZZ Top Saturday, May 31, UMB Bank Pavilion in St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. ($48, $38 for reserved seats and $23 for lawn seats). Get tickets by calling the UMB Bank Pavilion Box Office at 314-298-9944 or ticketmaster.com ZZ Top headlines the Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers Tour at UMB Bank Pavilion on Saturday. The trio will be promoting ther new album called Mescalero. This is ZZ Top's first album in almost four years and is comprised of 15 new songs and one cover song for 63 minutes of signature ZZ Top. Performing will be the original band members Billy F. Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard, who have been playing together for 34 years. Also at the concert will be the renowned hunter and conservative Ted Nugent and Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Double Trouble. While $48 might be a little much for these classic rockers, the $23 for a lawn ticket shouldn't be too bad since there has been no rain predicted for Saturdays show. ZZ Top will no doubt be playing many tracks from their new album, its set list as of late has included old staples like “Gimme All Your Lovin,”“Cheap Sunglasses,”“Sharp Dressed Man,”” La Grange” and “Tush.” (Elliot Kolkovich)

INDEPENDENT ROCK / EMO /PUNK American Minor, Glossary, Nadine Wednesday, June 4, Highdive, 10 p.m. ($5) American Minor chose to stop in ChampaignUrbana for a while, and we couldn’t be happier. The rock band, a new facet to the C-U music scene, has a live show that should not be missed. American Minor’s music is reminiscent of The Strokes, with the up-tempo, New York rock sound, this live show guarantees to get every fan off their seats. Minor is destined for big things, so take advantage of the opportunity to experience them in a small venue.

American Minor’s next stop is Wednesday at Highdive. Glossary and Nadine will open. (Marissa Monson)

Come and see some of Champaign-Urbana’s finest “pickers and grinners” at Verdant News and Coffee’s Open Bluegrass Jam Session. Bluegrass music is slice of pure Americana and provides some of the best live shows you will ever see. Bluegrass is best heard live and it is best performed in a jam type setting, so the Verdant Jam Session should not dissapoint.

The acoustic instrumentation of bluegrass with its use of the mandolin, banjo, guitar and others gives bluegrass a variety of sounds. The multi-instrumentation of bluegrass lends it self to soloing and jamming. Shake your preconceptions of toothless backwoods rednecks being the only people that can appreciate bluegrass and check out the Verdant Jam Session. By the way it is free so you can not lose. (Jacob Dittmer)

DIXIE CHICKS Dixie Chicks and Joan Osbourne Thursday, May 29, 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 30, 8:00 p.m. United Center in Chicago ($35-$65)

The Dixie Chicks will probably always remember the booing at the Country Music Awards this year. But fans weren't booing that the country group lost every award it was nominated for. Their music hasn't changed much in recent years, but their political stance (or at least public political stance) has.

Audience members were still booing over singer Natalie Maines' anti-Bush comments during a concert in England. After magazine covers and a tearful, "Accept us. Accept an apology that was made" to Diane Sawyer, the group hopes their current tour will help them make a rebound against the backlash. The group is touring with Joan Osbourne, who is poised to be forever known as a one-hit wonder with "One of Us," her song about God and The Pope.

The Dixie Chicks have already surpassed one hit wonder status, but you'll have to go to the United Center to see if their fans have accepted their apology. (Jason Cantone)

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Open Bluegrass Jam Session Tuesday, June 3, Verdant News and Coffee, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (free)

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Trey Anastasio Wednesday, June 4, 7 p.m., and Thursday, June 5, 7 p.m., Chicago Theatre $35 general admission

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All the best that music has to offer this week

BONNIE RAITT

BLUES Bonnie Raitt w/ Mavis Staples Friday, May 30, House of Blues in Chicago, 7:30 p.m. ($56.50/sold out), 21+ only Perhaps best known for her mellow hit,“Something to Talk About,” her show dips into her more rebellious side. Raitt isn’t afraid to ask the lawn crowd to smoke one for her, and she brings out a huge crowd with her unique blues riffs.

The price is steep — the habit of performers who’ve put their stamp on a genre and now strut around the top of the mountain — and the only chance to get a ticket at this point is to purchase from someone who no longer wants theirs.

A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and winner of nine Grammys, Raitt has worked with the pillars of blues through a career that is now seeing her release a 16th album.

Gospel-based singer Mavis Staples will open the show. Staples headed The Staples Singers from the 1940s through eight top-40 hits. (David Solana)

JAZZ Jeff Helgesen Quintent Friday, May 30, The Iron Post, 5:00-7:00 p.m. (free) Jeff Helgesen Quartet Saturday, May 31, Alto Vinyard, 8:00-11:00 p.m.

Cover - TBA Helgesen has been playing jazz locally for more than 25 years. Though the lineup for his quartet varies every now and again, playing with him tonight is his usual drummer Gary Peyton. Also playing will be Simon Rowe on piano, Josh Walden on bass and Jay Miglia on tenor saxophone, the lineup he has been playing with for the past few weeks.

On Saturday, Helgesenw ill be joined by Peyton, Walden and on keyboards will be Kevin Hart.

The set list hasn’t been set yet, but it will be “mostly jazz standards, maybe a couple of odd selections to make things ‘different.’” (Elliot Kolkovich)

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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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cademy-Award winning team behind “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.” and “A Bug’s Life” moves to the ocean floor to tell the story of a fish lost in the deep blue sea. Every Pixar movie has been a critical and commercial hit so far, so expectations for “Finding Nemo” should be very high.

Openingbands.com local showcase

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nfusing dance with spoken word and video vignettes, Cynthia Pipkin-Doyle’s “Art des Femmes” is a multi-media performance concert that seeks to explore the spirit of feminine resilience and seductiveness. Dramatic interludes featuring the poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay and others are also part of the program. rt des Femmes can be seen Thursday through Saturday at the Station Theatre, 223 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana. All shows begin at 8pm, admission $10; on Thursday and Friday, $12 on Saturday. Call 384-4000 for reservations and info.

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hursday nights are now the time to learn all about this “local music” thing that people are always talking about. Tonight at the Canopy Club three great bands will be performing. Headlining the event are local punk rockers Humpty Dumpster who only have a few shows left before they call it quits. Also on the bill us thefarewelldrive from Michigan. Make sure you arrive extra early though (doors open at 10pm) so you don’t miss a single note of Jiggsaw, a local rock bandthat is simply incredible alive.

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taerkel Planitarium’s new light program takes on a patriotic theme. “America Rocks” incorporates music ranging the spectrum from country to progressive rock. You can expect sounds from old faithfuls, as well as, new sounds.

“America Rocks” will be running through June and July on Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30pm and Thursdays at 11am.

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ThursdayMay29 LIVE MUSIC Acoustic Music Series: Michael Jones & Jamie Lou Carras – Aroma Cafe, 8pm, free Mummy the Peepshow, The Blackouts, It Burns – Brass Rail, 10pm, $3 Openingbands.com Local Showcase: Humpty Dumpster, thefarewelldrive, Jiggsaw – Canopy Club, 10pm, cover Nadafinga, Water Between Continents, Steve Lamos (of DMS) – Cowboy Monkey, 10pm $3 The Blues Jam: Kilborn Alley – Canopy Club, 10pm, cover U of I Grad Jazz Combo – Iron Post, $2 Adam Wolf and the Party Hounds – Tommy G’s, no cover Will Rogers Band – Neil St. Pub, no cover

Thursdays 8-10 pm 5/29

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DJ Impact, DJ Mertz – Highdive, 10pm, $2 2ON2OUT – Adam and Seth Fein of Absinthe Blind spin Rock & Roll – Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, 10pm, $1 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

Jamie Lou Carras 6/5

Angie Heaton

6/12

Eleni Moraites

6/19

Tom & Matt Turino

6/26

M.J. Walker

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

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Art des Femmes – Cynthia Pipkin-Doyle presents a multimedia performance concert that infuses dance with spoken word and video vignettes. The program seeks to explore the spirit of feminine resilience and seductiveness – Station Theatre, 8pm, $10

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WILL-TV Share a Story Day – With celebrity readers, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Cleo form “Between the Lions,” and African rhythms and songs with Mama Amira – Market Place Mall, 11am-2pm

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Female Dancers Monday–Saturday 4 pm–1am

(Contestants must register by 6:30pm) Looking for the BEST Female Exotic Dancers in the area to participate in the Weekly Malibu Dance Contest.

Rt. 45, North of Urbana (1mile north of I-74) 217/328-7415

SaturdayMay31 LIVE MUSIC Deck Sixteen, Missing the Point, Triad, The Truth About Chad – Channing-Murray Foundation, 7pm, $3 Krannert Art Museum/40 North Post-Party: Chambana – Cowboy Monkey, 8:30, $3 Albert Flasher – Iron Post, 9pm Sizzlin’ Trio – Embassy Tavern, 9:30pm, free Dank, Dropsixx – Canopy Club, 10pm, cover Lanterna – Krannert Art Museum, free Grass Roots Revival with Michael Jones and Jamie Lou – Pages For All Ages, 7-9pm, free JAB – Tommy G’s Jeff Helgesen – Alto Vineyards, 8pm-11pm

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 Productions: DJ Chris - 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

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

Salsa Dancing – Two Main, 1-10pm, no cover

FridayMay30 LIVE MUSIC Jeff Helgesen Quartet – Iron Post, 5pm Friday Jazz: Ear Doctor – Highdive, 5:30pm, $3 Jamnation – Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, 8pm, $4 Billy Galt and Jeff Kerr – Embassy Tavern, 8:30pm, free Medicated Goo – Iron Post, 9pm $3 Temple of Low Men, The Ghettobillies – Cowboy Monkey, 10pm, $5 ESP – Tommy G’s For if the Flies – Two Main, 5-8pm, no cover

DJ The Skeleton Danse: DJ ZoZo, DJ Rickbats, DJ Wheelz, DJ Ad Mortem – Channing-Murray Foundation, 8pm, $3 Hot 105.5 Hip Hop night – Canopy Club, 10pm 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 G Force Productions – Hideaway, 9-1am, no cover DJ Drake – Ruby’s, 9pm, no cover

Karaoke – D.R. Diggers, 9-1pm, no cover Karaoke with Paul Faber -–Lincoln Castle, 9:30-1am, no cover

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

G-Force Karaoke – T.K. Wendl’s, 9pm

Art des Femmes – Cynthia Pipkin-Doyle presents a multimedia performance concert that infuses dance with spoken word and video vignettes. The program seeks to explore the spirit of feminine resilience and seductiveness – Station Theatre, 8pm, $10

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MUSIC PERFORMANCES Potluck and Drum Circle at Kaufman Lake – fire pit west of Kaufman lake, bring a dish, and your favorite instrument, especially hand drums for a night of drumming, dancing and dining; all pagan and pagan-friendly individuals invited – Kaufman Park, 2618 West Springfield Ave. Adult Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Night – DJ and local jazz band-finger foods and refreshments – Douglass Community Center, 9pm-2am, $10 per person and $15 per couple, 25 and over

ON STAGE Art des Femmes – Cynthia Pipkin-Doyle presents a multimedia performance concert that infuses dance with spoken word and video vignettes. The program seeks to explore the spirit of feminine resilience and seductiveness – Station Theatre, 8pm, $10

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 Intuitive Arts and Holistic Fair – hosted by the School of Metaphysics; featuring: dream interpretations, North Star Health Services, Intuitive testing, essential oils and insight books – Urbana Civic Center, 108 E. Water St., U., 9am5pm, free admission

SundayJune1 LIVE MUSIC 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

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MondayJune2 LIVE MUSIC IMC Shows Presents: Bitch and Animal – ChanningMurray Foundation, 9pm, $10 Humpty Dumpter (final show), The Buzzards, Solips – Cowboy Monkey, 10pm, $3 The Mezzaninies, Water Between Continents – Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, 10pm, $3 Billy Galt & Ed O’Hara – White Horse Inn, 10pm, no cover Jazz Jam – Two Main, 7pm, no cover

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

KARAOKE G Force Karaoke – T.K. Wendl’s, 9pm

TuesdayJune3 LIVE MUSIC Open Jam/Open Mic – Canopy Club, 10pm, $2 Grand Funk Emperor – Highdive, 10pm, free 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 Djing by Michelle Brotherton – Cowboy Monkey, 10pm, free DJ D-LO & DJ Spinnerty – Barfly, 9pm, no cover DJ Bozak – Boltini Lounge, 10pm, no cover DJ Michela Limacher – C-Street, 9pm, no cover

KARAOKE G Force Karaoke – T.K. Wendl’s, 9pm

WednesdayJune4 LIVE MUSIC Open Mic Night hosted by Mike Ingram – Cowboy Monkey, 10pm, $2 American Minor, Glossary, Nadine – Highdive, 10pm, $5 Don Heitler – jazz piano – The Great Impasta, 6-9pm, no cover Rev Robert – Huber’s, 8pm, no cover

DJ The Bridge: a night of old school and new hip hop – Canopy Club, 10pm, $5 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

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

MUSIC PERFORMANCES Concert in the Park – The Tons O’ Fun Band (classic R & B) –Robeson Park, 7pm-8:30pm

FILM Movie in the Park – Spread a blanket on the grass and

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bring your family to enjoy a free movie outdoors, fifteen minutes after the concert in the park – Country Bears Movie – Robeson Park

OTHER C-U Herb Society’s Annual Potluck Supper and Tour of Garden – Bring your own table service and an herbal dish to share. Anyone interested is cordially invited to attend – pavilion near Meadowbrook Herb Garden, 2208 S. Race St., Urbana, 6:30pm

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 ongoing 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 com-

mitment required. $200 monthly. Studio in east Urbana.

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

ART 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 paintings, colored pencil, wood turning, and more.

Refreshments served by the garden all day Saturaday.

1865 N 1225 E Rd, White Heath. Hours: Thurs.-Sat. 10:00am-4:00pm. 762-4907 Cinema Gallery – 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 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 – Continuing exhibit of landscapes, florals, animal life, and expressive art in various mediums

by Jeannine Bestoso. Changing exhibit of works by students also on display. Hours: Tues-Fri: 1:00-5:30 Sat: 10:005:30. 1102 E Washington, Urbana. 344-6955 / 328-3896 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, U. 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 – Currently on display: University of Illinois diploma frames and original photographic fine-art prints by Central Illinois' award-winning photographic artist, Larry Kanfer. Gallery also features new images from the Prairiescapes, Upper Midwest, and European Collections. 2503 S. Neil, Champaign. Free and Open to the Public. Regular Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm. 3982000. 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, Mon-Thurs 11am-5:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-4:30pm. 355-8338 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: 8am - 5:30pm, Sat.: 9:00 am - 5 pm, Sun.: Noon - 5 pm. 398-2376. 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

Buy cool junk for a great cause!

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.

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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 barbecque 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, 1pm - 4 pm 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 OPENINGS Visions – Photographs by Salvatore Carovilla. On view at Verde Gallery from June 3 through July 18. 17 East Taylor, Champaign. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10am-10pm. 366-3202.

Here and Now: Art from Greater C-U – Local artists exhibit their works, ranging from painting, sculpture and drawing to installation and video. "Here and Now" offers a summer-long opportunity to celebrate the talents of the local arts community. Opening reception from 6-8pm on May 31 at Krannert Art Museum. From 8pm on, continue the celebration at Cowboy Monkey located at 6 Taylor St., Champaign. Music will be provided by Chambana, and the event is sponsored by 40 North/88West and Cowboy Monkey. Admission is free until 10 p.m. Krannert Hours: 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

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Now Serving Freshly Baked Homemade Rolls & Cinnamon Rolls Breakfast Mon–Sun Mon–Sun Lunch Tue–Thur Dinner Fri & Sat

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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

Alumni Tap Tues.–Sat. 4pm–1am Full Service Bar 3 LARGE SCREEN TVs

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FREE Hors D’oeuvres 4pm–6pm & Drink Specials Tues – $3.00 Orange and Blue Tail Fly’s Wed – $1.50 Domestic Drafts and Well Drinks Thurs – $4.00 Domestic Pitchers Every Fri. & Sat. Karaoke 9pm–1am

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openingbands.com we want you if you're a: - writer - photographer - graphic designer - fan of ANY kind of music - band member

New members are always welcome, we meet: Sundays @ 2pm @ Green Street Coffeehouse Wednesdays @ 8pm @ Room 196 Lincoln Hall (check our website for further details on meetings) http://www.openingbands.com covertly assassinating cookie-cutter music

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. 366-3202 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 UrbanaChampaign 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.

ART EXHIBITS-ON VIEW NOW Parkland Student Graphic Design Show – On view at Parkland College Art Gallery from May 19 through June 19. 2400 W Bradley Ave, C, . New Summer Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10:00am-2:00pm, Mon.-Thur. 6:00-8:00pm. 351-2485.

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

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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 Elysium on the Prairie – Live actions 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 visit: http://ww2.uiuc.edu/ro/elysium/intro.html Art des Femmes – Cynthia Pipkin-Doyle presents “Art des Femmes,” a multi-media performance concert that infuses dance with spoken word amd 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 Proof – a Pulitizer Prize, Tony Award winning piece of mystery and surprise; Sara Lampert Hoover, director; contains strong language – Studio Theatre, Krannert Center, June 13, 3pm; 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 Summerfest 03-04 Tickets On Sale – Ticket office is accepting both series and individual group orders – Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

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

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 information.

Registration deadline is June 3.

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., 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

KIDS & FAMILIES Summer Reading Game – Sign up for Lights, Camera, Read!* and read to win prizes, including a paperback book. Also at the Douglass Branch Library and on the bookmobile. Information: 403-2030., June 1 to July 31, Champaign Public Library O Baby! Lap bouncing, nursery rhymes and music activities for infants with a caregiver. No registration. Information: 403-2030. 9:30 to 9:50 or 10:30 to 10:50am June 2, Champaign PublicLibrary.

Rookie Cooks –Hands-on cooking class for elementary sc students led by Myrtle Ali of U of I Extension. Registration: 403-2090. 3pm-4pm June 2, Douglass Branch Library, Tuesday Twos – Stories, songs and movements for twoyear-olds with a parent or grandparent. No registration.

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9:30am-9:50am or 10:30am-10:50am, June 3, Champaign Public Library Storyshop – Stories, songs and activities for preschoolers.

No registration – 9:30am-10am, Champaign Public Library, 10:30am-11am, Douglass Branch Library, June 4.

Stories, songs and activities for preschoolers. No registration.

Art-to-Go – Presentation, discussion and hands-on activity led by Krannert Art Museum staff. No registration. 3pm5pm, June 4, Douglass Branch Library Baby Time – Lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, music activities and play time for infants with a caregiver – June 5, 10:30am-11am, Douglass Branch Library.

Thursday Arts and Crafts for Kids (TACK) – Craft-making for elementary school-age children. June 5, 3pm-4pm Douglass Branch Library.

Project Next Generation – Small-group mentoring and computer technology training for middle school students, 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 10 to July 22, Douglass Branch Library. Register in advance: 403-2090.

Teen Summer Reading Game – June 1 to July 1, Champaign Public Library.

Sign up for “Lights, Camera, Read!” – and read to win prizes. Also at the Douglass Branch Library and on the bookmobile. Information: 403-2070.

OUT OF TOWN SHOWS 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 6/1 Foo Fighters @ The Pageant, 8pm, $29 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 6/6 Flaming Lips – The Pageant, 8pm, $19 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

6/11 Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals @ Ampitheatre at Mizzou, 6:30pm, $32.50 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 6/13 Musiq Soulchild – The Pageant, 8pm, $24-$34 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 6/18 Seven Nations @ Mojo’s, 8:30pm, $10 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 Spyro Gyro @ The Pageant, 8pm, $24 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 6/30 White Stripes @ The Pageant, 8pm, $27.50

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7/1 Saint Vitus @ Double Door 7/1 Busta Rhymes @ House of Blues 7/1 White Stripes @ Aragon Ballroom, 7:30pm, $27.50 (GA) 7/1 Widespread Panic @ Ampitheater at Mizzou, 7:30pm, $26 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

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

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8/1 Supergrass @ Metro, 9pm 8/1 Super Diamond @ House of Blues 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

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THE ITALIAN JOB T

BY JOHN LOOS | STAFF WRITER

he Italian Job is the latest creation from director F. Gary Gray, who directed the moderately successful films The Negotiator and Friday. In The Italian Job, Gray combines the action sequences of The Negotiator with the light-hearted fun of Friday.

Mark Wahlberg stars as Charlie, the head of a small group that makes its living from a variety of capers. The story kicks off when one thief, Edward Norton, decides he is fed up with the team game. Norton makes a beeline for obscurity with the group’s loot from a job in Italy and leaves his former partners for dead. Surviving the back stabbing however, the remainder of the group is back and primed for revenge and their stolen gold.

Originality, a groundbreaking screenplay (it’s a re-make of the Michael Caine film The Italian Job), and shocking plot twists are not to be found. But the film does transcend the usual “heist movie” requirements. A witty script and good acting make The Italian Job fun for the audience and worth watching.

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BRUCE ALMIGHTY

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n the beginning, Jim Carrey created dumb, pleasurable comedies. These comedies were without form and void, so Carrey said, “Let there be drama” and He made dramas. And we saw that they were (mostly) good. Then Carrey decided to make a comedy called Bruce Almighty. And it was good. Pretty good.

Carrey stars as Bruce Nolan, a menial field reporter for a local TV station who dreams of being its new anchor. After losing the position to a smarmy co-worker (a hilarious Steve Carrell), God (Morgan Freeman) gives Bruce his powers to see if he can do a better job.

Bruce goes through the steps most people would in his situation: First he makes his girlfriend Grace (Jennifer Aniston) become mysteriously chestier. His manipulation of Carrell’s voice during a newscast is priceless. One of his burdens is the inability to simply make people love him, namely Grace, because he cannot control free will.

When Grace leaves him and people he affects begin to riot, Bruce finds himself alone and figuratively powerless.

This film could have easily slipped into a Christian pandering or preaching, but it smartly stays non-denominational and ambiguous. As safe as In & Out made homosexuality, Bruce Almighty does the same with religion.

The film’s fourth-quarter dip into melodrama is saved by Aniston’s Grace. The actress proves once again, after The Good Girl, that she can handle both comedy and drama and deserves to be on the big screen.

THE ITALIAN JOB | CHARLIZE THERON bad guy. The Italian Job tells you what’s coming. Whenever the cast gets to a point where it seems they are stuck or out of ideas, Green’s character always seems to hack into some system that you wouldn’t even think exists to fix the problem. Despite these problems, The Italian Job is a thrilling caper film that uses endearing wit to win over the audience, leaving the confusing plots of more successful films behind. A Mini Cooper car chase provides action and excitement, and fun tactics will keep viewers planted in their seats and not make them think too hard to be entertained.

THE APARTMENT ★★★1/2

BY JASON CANTONE | ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

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woman jumps on top of a table and begins to strip at an office Christmas party. A man gives a woman a drink and then leads her into his new office after kicking out a couple romancing on the floor. The same man later boozes with a married woman at a bar, brings her back to his apartment and builds himself up as a great person to have sex with. No, this isn't MTV's newest reality show. These are moments from Oscar-winner The Apartment, which won Best Picture in 1960 and was listed on the American Film Institute's Top 100 Films of All-Time. It also won Billy Wilder the coveted Holy Trinity of Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director and a share of Best Screenplay.

Jack Lemmon perfectly fits the character of C.C. Baxter, an insurance broker at a mammoth New York firm who becomes popular with all of his bosses when he starts lending out his apartment for sexual escapades.

Viewers should wonder how risque it was back in 1960 to continually watch married executives kick Baxter out of his apartment for one night trysts while drinking all of Baxter's booze. Baxter embodies a man who would prostitute himself out to his corporation just to move up the ladder, which also

serves as a sociological statement of postwar corporate America.

He creates his own Hell — surrounded by nameless colleagues who sit behind typewriters like robots. He is often locked out from his own apartment and able to gain late night entry only to eat frozen dinner packages and watch movies interrupted by advertisers asking, "Are your dentures loose?" In true romantic form, the only ray of sunshine in his dreary, Gothic lifestyle is elevator girl Fran, (Shirley MacLaine) who is nothing but smiles in the first half of the film. She quickly becomes a more admirable person than Baxter because she says no to dates and discourages men from grabbing her ass, whereas Baxter seems to say yes to anything that could make people like him.

To enjoy the charm of The Apartment, viewers must accept that Baxter is a total schmuck with no control over his life, then move on to enjoy the witty script, which is filled with one-liners and juicy moments. But don't expect a laugh-out-loud comedy. The film knows when to back away from comedy and hit on dramatic topics that could emerge from so many infidelities.

The Oscar-winning script holds each dramatic issue and interpersonal relationship with a soft hand, going deep enough foraudiences to care but not deep enough for them to

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Wahlberg isn’t going to win any Oscars for this role, but he is passable. His light-hearted performance brings an air of innocence to the movie, a quality important so the audience doesn’t take the film too seriously.

While Wahlberg fronts, the supporting cast is what will make this movie a box office success. Seth Green is side splitting as the obligatory heist movie tech nerd. This part seems to be written directly for him. His educated rants keep the viewers laughing through the movie, including one hilarious impersonation of thug Jason Statham, who is humorous as the film’s badass after making the terrible movie The Transporter.

Mos Def and Charlize Theron provide garnish and good looks, but could be used more.

Mos Def proved he is an actor in Monster’s Ball, but it seems the directors didn’t trust him to deliver any important lines. Theron’s dazzling good looks keep every man in his seat, and her chemistry with Wahlberg is surprising. All in all, this cast gets along well and is fun to watch as they gel together against the conniving Norton, a perfectly hateable

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THE APARTMENT | JACK LEMMON AND BILLY WILDER fully connect with any of the characters. This probably helped when writers transformed the film into the smash Broadway musical Promises, Promises.

Billy Wilder directed some of the 20th century's best films, which only hurts The Apartment when compared to true works of Wilder genius. The Apartment doesn't provide the laughs of Some Like It Hot, and both Double Indemnity and Sunset Boulevard are superior dramatic films. Still, The Apartment sits on strong legs that have carried its popularity for the past 43 years.

One cannot critique a movie solely in comparison to others. Those who downgrade the intelligence and charm of The Apartment because of other high-quality films should take a lesson from MacLaine's last line, “Shut up and deal.”

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BY COREY WILSON | STAFF WRITER

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non-violent protest march in 1972 turned into the nightmare now called Bloody Sunday.

The 2002 film Bloody Sunday, recently released on DVD, recreates the events of Sunday, Jan. 30, 1972, and details the historical, protest march that became a nightmare after British troops clashed with civil-rights activists in the Bogside of Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The horrific account is based on Paul Mullen’s book Eyewitness Bloody Sunday and is the next best thing to a documentary.

The film has gained wide praise from fans and critics alike, receiving awards at the New York Film Festival, The Berlin Film Festival, and receiving the award for Best Picture at The Sundance Film Festival in 2002. The New York Times has called it the best movie of 2002.

There's a lot of hype for cinema buffs approaching this film, but it's worthy of all the hype. The film is commendable in bringing the truth about the murders of the innocent civilians in Northern Ireland into the public eye. But this isn't the first time Bloody Sunday has been brought to the public by entertainers. Other attempts to address this tragedy have been taken with the popular song by U2, and the publishing of books like Eyewitness, which caused the British government to re-open the case in January of 1998. The book by Mullen is a comprehensive account that takes more than 300 eyewitness testimonies, and compiles them to form one story. So far, it is the best report of its kind, and the movie is simply a retelling of the book.

The film begins the night before the march and foreshadows Sunday morning’s activities, going back and forth between press conferences with the commander of British parachute forces and civil rights leader Ivan Cooper. Irish men and women in the Bogside (Catholic side) of Londonderry are preparing for a march in opposition to internment imposed on them by the British forces. The British imposed internment — the right to arrest and hold prisoners without reason — in 1971 and since had arrested the majority of young men in the city who had any sort of relation to the Irish Republican Army.

In the opening scene, the director focuses on one young man. He walks his girlfriend home the night before, and he stops when he gets to the Protestant–Catholic dividing line,

ARMED OFFICERS RESPOND TO THE REAL EVENTS OF BLOODY SUNDAY IN 1972

illustrating the degree of separation between the two sides. This young man and Ivan Cooper can be considered the main characters, even though the film doesn’t single out any other person.

Because it is shot like a documentary, all of the characters seem real and equally important.

The film is shot with handheld recorders and without the use of lighting, giving the film a very eerie feeling of reality. The actual shooting scenes are filmed in what seems like real time because from the time that British soldiers began firing on civilians to the time 13 young men were dead and another 14 injured, only 30 minutes had passed.

The aftermath, with the testimonies by both British soldiers and Ivan Cooper, are extremely chilling as well.

According to Bill Kelleher, professor of anthropology at the University of Illinois, this portion of the film is based on circumstantial evidence, and considered the only fictional part, yet it illustrates what happened with the Widgry Tribunal.

This tribunal, which was established just days after the events, came to the decision in a matter of months that British soldiers acted on their instincts BLOODY SUNDAY | ACTORS REENACT A SCENE FROM THE INFAMOUS DAY after being fired upon, and therefore Although not everything has been discovered about the had reason to kill the protesters. The end of the movie depicts tragedy because of numerous cover ups and scandals, efforts the tribunal, showing the soldiers being questioned and denyare being made to determine exactly what happened. So far, ing any unlawful activity that afternoon, Kelleher said. there is only one side of the story because British soldiers The testimony by Ivan Cooper shows how he has been refuse to discuss the events. It seems as though researchers changed by Bloody Sunday, and he speaks out at the British have a firm grasp on what happened, but no one can know for government, telling them that they have awakened a sleeping sure whether British soldiers were fired upon. Whether they lion. He suggests that they have won the biggest victory for were hardly matters, seeing as none were hit and 27 civilians the IRA, with the events that took place, and tells them that were shot — 14 of whom died that day. boys all over Londonderry are picking up rifles tonight and There are many books and Web sites dedicated to the joining the underground army. Cooper notes on the DVD how research of the events. If you want to learn more about Bloody realistic the film truly is.

Sunday, refer to www.bloody-sunday-inquiry.org.uk, Not only does the film do a tremendous job at detailwww.bloodysundaytrust.org, or pick up Mullen’s book, ing that Jan. 30 afternoon, the DVD offers additional Eyewitness Bloody Sunday. commentary with co-producer and writer Don Mullen and director Paul Greengrass; as well as “Bloody Sunday- History Retold,” a making of the film; and “Bloody Sunday- Ivan Cooper Remembers,” an interChoose and reserve your seats now online at www.BoardmansLorraineTheatre.com view with the civil rights MATRIX RELOADED Finding Nemo 2 leader himself. In the (R) N ig h tly 6:30 P M (PG13) N ig h tly 7:00 P M interview, Cooper and the M atin ee S at. & S un.

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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 Savoy

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

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. This film could have easily slipped into a Christian pandering or preaching, but it smartly stays nondenominational and ambiguous. As safe as In & Out made homosexuality, Bruce Almighty does the same with religion..

Now showing at Beverly and Savoy

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. (Paul Eberhart) Now showing at Beverly and Savoy

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 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

more successful films behind. A Mini Cooper chase provides action and excitement, and fun tactics will keep viewers planted in their seats and not make them think too hard to be entertained. (Andrew Crewell) Now showing at Beverly and Savoy

IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY ★★1/2

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

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

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

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

THE IN-LAWS

A MIGHTY WIND

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 In-Laws is nothing more than a rainy day or lazy Sunday flick that is worth only the $3 rental. (Aaron Leach) Now showing at Beverly and Savoy

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

THE ITALIAN JOB

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IDENTITY ★★1/2

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MARK WAHLBERG AND EDWARD NORTON The Italian Job is a thrilling caper film that uses endearing wit to win over the audience, leaving the confusing plots of

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PHONE BOOTH 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

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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

X2: X-MEN UNITED ★★★

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

OPENING THIS WEEK COWBOY BEBOP

KOICHI YAMADERA AND AOI TADA A terrorist explosion releases a deadly virus on the masses, and it's up the bounty-hunting Bebop crew to catch the cold-blooded culprit. The film is part of the Japanese Anime movement that has gained critical acclaim through the years, culminating in last year’s Oscar for Best Animated Feature to Spirited Away.

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FINDING NEMO

VOICES OF ALBERT BROOKS AND ELLEN DEGENERES Pixar can do no wrong. The film company has never had a failure, either commercially or critically. This newest edition to the Pixar family tells the tale of a fish lost. It’s a father and son tale in the big blue sea and currently getting controversy from tropical fish sellers across the nation for its depiction of inhumane fish sellers.

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WRONG TURN

ELIZA DUSHKU AND JEREMY SISTO Pixar can do no wrong. The film company has never had a failure, either commercially or critically. This newest edition to the Pixar family tells the tale of a fish lost. It’s a father and son tale in the big blue sea and currently getting controversy from tropical fish sellers across the nation for its depiction of inhumane fish sellers.

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RED DRAGON: DIRECTOR’S EDITION ★★★

BY AARON LEACH | STAFF WRITER

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VD collectors everywhere have come to learn an important rule in DVD land: there will almost certainly be multiple versions of the film. Major films that are rushed out on disc with no special features almost always see a special edition in the near future.

Once in a great while, the DVD community gets all the versions come out at once. This is the case with Universal’s release of the 2002 Brett Ratner (Rush Hour 1&2) film, Red Dragon.

Universal Pictures released a single Special Edition disc with the film in wide and fullscreen formats, and a two-disc Director’s Edition. Based on the Thomas Harris novel,

Red Dragon is the prequel to Silence of the Lambs. Michael Mann’s film Manhunter is based on the same story, but Red Dragon follows the novel much more closely.

In the film, Anthony Hopkins returns as Hannibal Lecter, who has been caught by FBI agent Will Graham, played by Edward Norton (Fight Club). Viewers learn why Lecter was put in a cell in Silence of the Lambs. The film then plays out much like Silence of the Lambs: Graham is forced to ask Lecter to help track down a serial killer dubbed The Tooth Fairy, portrayed by Ralph Fiennes.

Cinematographer Dante Spinotti, who also worked on Silence of the Lambs, used an extra sensitive film stock with a low lighting scheme that gives the picture an almost threedimensional quality. Offered in anamorphic widescreen, Universal did a near perfect job transferring this film to digital.

Unlike most Universal releases, this disc does not offer a DTS soundtrack but does feature a solid Dolby Digital 5.1 mix. Danny Elfman’s score has a lot of body, and the low end comes alive at all the right moments to make viewers jump.

Disc One of the Director’s Edition is identical to the Special Edition. It features a commentary track with Ratner and screenwriter Ted Tally (Silence of the Lambs). The track is fairly easy to listen to once a cocky Ratner stops rambling.

A Hannibal Lecter case file is also included.

It is a quick read and gives some insight to Lecter’s history. Criminal profiler John Douglas gives an interview about profiling serial killers and his thoughts on the Lecter character. Anthony Hopkins also has a fourminute interview in which he discusses his feelings on playing such a character. The disc

also features more than 10 deleted, alternate andextended scenes.

For those looking for further insight into filmmaking, the Director’s Edition is just what Doctor Lecter ordered. Serving as a behind-the-scenes collection, this disc really delivers. Starting with a 40-minute video diary, viewers are taken through pre-production and all 77 days of shooting. This is similar to the diaries on X-Men 1.5 and XXX. For no apparent reason, the disc includes a bad student film Ratner made at NYU. After that, there are features ranging from information on the screen tests to make-up tests, costume tests and set design.

All these features, with the exception of the randomly included student film, are what make DVDs great. Those interested in production will definitely want to shell out the extra cash for the Director’s Edition.

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Furnished apts with patios or balconies. Heat paid.

Parking is $25/month. On site laundry.

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.

DEADLINE:

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.

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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.

2BR from $600

Furnished apts on engineering campus, water paid.

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

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CAMPUS APARTMENTS Furnished | Unfurnished 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

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.

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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

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!

352-4104 or 344-1306 CAMPUS APARTMENTS | Furnished 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

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 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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CAMPUS APARTMENTS | Furnished 1 roommate needed in furnished, spacious, 2br. AC. Stoughton and Lincoln, $500/summer OBO. 217-367-3302

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

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 3rd and Clark, Champaign August 2003 Deluxe furnished 3 bedroom, 1 bath and 4 bedroom 2 bath. Excellent. $600$900/mo. Ted 766-5108 408 E. Clark, Champaign 2 blocks West of Beckman. 1 BR apartment available for Fall. Includes parking. $485/month.

Campo Rental Agency 344-1927 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.

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903 W. Oregon

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

One block east of Krannert

Locust III Apts

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

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

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

398-6677

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

906-908 S. Locust St.

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

Large 1 bedroom and efficiency apts.

Some units paid heat/water REASONABLE PARKING

367-2009

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BUSEY & ILLINOIS, U. 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 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

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

•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

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

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

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

398-6677 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.

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

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

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LARSON COMPANY EFFICIENCY 1-2 BEDROOM GREAT CAMPUS LOCATIONS

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

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

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

JOHN & LOCUST, C 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

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

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

JOHN RANDOLPH ATRIUM APARTMENTS

Wilson Place Apartments

611 West Green Street Urbana, Illinois

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

706 S. LOCUST, C. 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

Available January 2003 and August 2003 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.

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LARGE 4 & 5 BEDROOM APTS & TOWNHOUSES Urbana Campus Locations

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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.

1 bedroom upstairs apartment with garage. Stove and refrigerator furnished. 1 year lease required. $395/mo. 217-3942445 or 217-249-2446

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

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.

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

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.

Available Now.

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

344-1306 or 352-4104 OFF-CAMPUS APARTMENTS Unfurnished

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

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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

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.

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Beginning August 18. Rents $350 and up.

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

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

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SUBLETS 1 of 4 bedrooms. 203 S. Third Apt. #101. $195/mo. negotiable. 766-9150.

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

Luxury Modern townhouse, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, fully furnished, w/ balcony, $250/per/person OBO. On Lincoln and Springfield. slamba@uiuc.edu 646-246-3754

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

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

Clean, quiet 1 BR. Wood floors. Includes water & parking. Bus route. 913 W. Church, Champaign. $380/mo., Credit check & references. Available 8/1. 3558512.

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.

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Quiet, secure, lg. 2 BR units, water & parking free, ind. coin W/D . No Pets. $545/mo.

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Convenient 2 BR available now through summer. $450/mo. 352-8540 355-4608 pm. www.faronproperties.com

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.

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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.

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

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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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SweetTalk Kelly, the blonde... Have a great summer! Be good, have fun, and miss me - cause I miss you. Nibbler Dulcinea-- I remember how it felt at Swan House to hold your hand. The world was ours then. -Ardent Nick---you may be bent but definitely not broken!

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY | MAY 29 - JUNE 4, 2003 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Writing in "Poetry Flash," critic Andy Brumer reminisces about the creative writing class he took with poet Stan Rice at San Francisco State University. "I remember sitting in class," he muses, "thinking this teacher is working harder at teaching than I am at learning." Please don't let a similar laziness overcome you, Aries.You're entering a phase when the educational possibilities are rich. To take advantage of them, you'll have to match the high intensity and fertile imagination of your teachers. (P.S. Your teachers may be in disguise, not necessarily calling themselves teachers.)

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you're a carpenter, this is a perfect astrological moment to get that 115-piece titanium-covered drill bit set you've had your eyes on. If you're a potter, it's prime time to get a state-of-the-art ceramic saw. If you're a political activist gearing up for a new direct-mail campaign against corporate corruption, you might consider buying the "Utne Reader's" mailing list. And if you're none of the above, Taurus, I suggest you acquire whatever tool will help you rise to the next level of professionalism in your chosen field.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When the bearded dragon lizard sits upright and cocks its head towards the heavens, Australian Aborigines know that rain will fall the next day. And when massive buds appear on the queen wattle plants, even the youngest members of the tribe can prophesy with confidence that brushfires will break out soon. I have a different system of signs, just as reliable, that tells me how to read your moods and trends, Gemini. For instance, last night I dreamed my oldest Gemini friend told me, "The bee fertilizes the flower it robs." Because I have had the very same dream other times over the years, usually late in the month of May, I have come to understand its predictive meaning: Many Geminis all over the world will soon commit a benevolent "theft."

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Soon the planet Saturn will enter the sign of Cancer, where it will remain until July of 2005. During that time you will have excellent opportunities to become more skilled in finishing what you start.You'll find it easier to calm your restless heart and commit yourself to a single choice out of the hundreds of options that interest you. Say goodbye to mediocre pleasures and misaligned priorities, my fellow Crab! In the next two years, you will attract unexpected help any time you stop fiddling around on the peripheries and head straight to the core of the matter. Best of all, you'll finally figure out beyond a doubt where you truly belong -- as opposed to being half-sure of where you sort of belong.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You've primed to commune much more intimately with the hidden source of power that fuels your life. In

fact, you're close to meeting the requirements defined by visionary poet William Blake. He wrote: "Unless the eye catch fire, God will not be seen. Unless the ear catch fire, God will not be heard.

Unless the tongue catch fire, God will not be named. Unless the heart catch fire, God will not be loved. Unless the mind catch fire, God will not be known." Your eye, ear, tongue, and heart are on the verge of igniting, Leo. Do whatever's necessary to make that happen, and your mind will burst into flame, too.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): More than seven centuries before a few European men dared to sail beyond the safe boundaries of their known world, entire Polynesian families crossed vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean in catamarans. The first humans to arrive in Hawaii, they were led by "wayfinders." These miracle workers navigated the uncharted seas by reading star positions, discerning weather patterns, and interpreting the ocean's colors and movements. I want to make a connection between you and those pioneering souls, Virgo. In recognition of the brave, exploratory urges now ripening in you, I hereby give you the honorary title of "wayfinder."

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Good news, Libra: You will continue to be the beneficiary of expansive cosmic energies. In last week's horoscope, I compared these gifts to the power of the spoken Hawaiian language to open the heart and eyes of those who hear it. This time I propose several Hawaiian names for you to adopt as your own.You are hereby authorized to call yourself Kaohinani, which means "gatherer of beautiful things." You may also refer to yourself as Makaike, "to see with keen powers of observation;" or E'e'e, "to keep climbing over everything, as an active child;" or Wai-puhia, "wind-blown water, especially the spray of a waterfall." (Thanks to the book Hawaiian Names, English Names, by Eileen Root.)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In 1991, hikers in the Italian Alps discovered the largely intact body of a man who died 5,000 years ago. He'd been preserved in a glacier that had recently begun to melt. Since then, many women have asked to be given some of the iceman's frozen sperm so that they might become pregnant by him. (The director of the museum where his body is kept has so far turned down all requests.) While I don't recommend that you become one more seeker of this prehistoric insemination, Scorpio, I do suggest you pursue a metaphorically analogous quest in the coming weeks: Try to fertilize yourself through an intimate encounter with the past.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): My acquaintance Jerry likes to play his guitar for the spinner dolphins that hang around Maui's La Perouse Bay.They appreciate it.When he runs out of songs, he often joins them for a convivial swim. One day four months ago,

David- I know

a commotion at sea moved Jerry to interrupt his concert.

Paddling out for a closer look, he found a woman swimmer surrounded by the dolphins. The normally friendly creatures had hemmed her in, as if herding her. But when their buddy Jerry showed up, they parted their tight circle to let him through, and he was able to escort the woman back to shore.The two hit it off instantly, began dating, and recently got married. Why am I telling you this, Sagittarius? Because I predict that like Jerry, you'll soon receive extraordinary, maybe even non-human, help with your love life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 752 AD, the Japanese Empress Koken wrote a lyrical poem in praise of the eupatorium plant, whose leaves turn a vivid shade of yellow in summer. Recently, scientists punctured the illusion she was under, demonstrating that the lovely foliage of the eupatorium is caused by a disease virus. In my view, though, this shouldn't diminish our appreciation of either the poem or the plant. I've noticed that a lot of the world's beauty forms in response to a wound. In fact, I expect you're in the midst of that very process right now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Our planet is running out of many essential resources. Now the "Weekly World News" has reported yet another crucial shortage: the global supply of supermodels.

"The original generation of supermodels is fading," the paper says, "and very few new ones are coming along to replace them.

Soon the supermodel as we know it may become extinct." Can anything be done to avert this catastrophe-in-the-making? I'm not sure. But I do know that many of you Aquarians are exceptionally attractive right now, and likely to become even more so in the coming months. Might you therefore consider launching a career as a supermodel? At the very least, I suggest you look for ways to use your growing beauty to help save the world.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A century ago, the Hawaiian sugarcane industry required a ton of water to produce a pound of sugar. Since then, improvements in irrigation techniques have drastically reduced the excess. The ratio of water to sugar is now 1:1. In a similar development, it used to take me about 2,000 words of exploratory free-writing to arrive at a single 120-word horoscope.These days I typically have to churn out no more than 400 words in the process of distilling your weekly oracle.

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Aneel- I hope your shoulder feels better.

Tabitha- Have fun on Sunday, have too much fun. *wink wink nudge nudge* Jenny- 867-5309 (I’ve got your number, and now so does everyone else) Helllllloooo nurse- I guarantee I’ll have a fever when you take my temperature.

Chimney sweep- I have a pipe that needs cleaning.

Keir- You’re the coolest, aside from Lee and Tabitha, who are cooler.

Yuri- I’d come see you in a hurry.

Josh- You are worth chasing, but you probably run too fast to catch.

Mat Rix- 001101011001010 *wink* Fin- You fine.

Rick- I can’t wait till your leg gets better- the things I want to do to you require complete health.

Mobil worker- I’ll give you full service.

Amy- Congratulations on your engagement. hey klepto- You stole my heart.

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BY MICHAEL COULTER | CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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tore a ligament in my ankle playing tennis the other evening. There were a lot of reasons for it: lack of ability, coordination, self knowledge. Instead I decided to blame the damn shoes. They were on sale and I got them even though they didn't feel right at the store. They were the Adidias Rod Laver model, black and kind of cool, so I ponied up.

What the hell was I thinking? Rod Laver hasn't played since the ‘70s and I bet he never got paid more than a thousand bucks or so to wear a shoe.

Now, my ankle hurts because I didn't listen to my inner thoughts about athletic wear. You know, the thoughts Nike put there. Trust me, I wanted to "just do it" before they told me I should. I knew it "had to be the shoes" when I still wore Chuck Taylor's. I truly want to "put my money up," and by all means, I want to put it up to Nike.

It's not about their sweatshops or their over pricing or their soon to be realized world domination. It's just about the advertising, and let's face it, nobody does it better. Nike commercials can make you laugh and make you think. They can even inspire you. If nothing else, the commercials can make you feel like a big fat bastard for watching TV instead of working out.

That's the rub though. They pretend they want a healthy world with healthy people in it, but they'd just as soon you'd wait until after the game to get your exercise. For godsake, you gotta know how to dress before you go out on the streets in your gear. You've gotta see world class athletes wearing their product before you can be completely inspired. This is why they don't have commercials with fat white guys eating chicken wings at Hooters and dripping hot sauce on their new Air Jordan's. They have enough of that already in the regular world.

You better pay attention to their commercials though. No one has spent more money inspiring people around the world than Nike.

They accomplished quite a coup last week.

Graduating high school senior LeBron James signed a contract to be paid around $90 million to wear Nike basketball shoes in the NBA. I don't know how long the contract is for, but Jesus, it's 90 million dollars. If he plays for 30 years, that's still $3 million a year to wear free shoes someone gives you.

This is a kid who hasn't even played college basketball and he's earning more on a shoe contract than his NBA salary. In fact, he's earning more than all the people I've ever met combined. I'm sure LeBron will be a fine player and I'm sure he'll sell some shoes, but that's a 90 million dollar gamble at this point. That

kind of money isn't free.

I bet Nike will keep him on a pretty tight leash for the length of his career. A dead girlfriend, a gun possession, or even an injure knee could make him the biggest $90 million dollar failure since Waterworld. They will dress him, tutor him and mute him when necessary, right up until his average drops below 20 points a game. Then they will disown him.

I guess Nike doesn't mind baby sitting though. They signed 13 year old soccer phenom Freddy Adu to a million dollar contract. The native of Ghana is now receiving a good chunk of his country's gross nation product and he won't be a pro for another year or so. He needs to stay away from bad headlines, too.

It might be easier since he's only thirteen.

Still, a headline of "Soccer Star Caught Masturbating to Brittany Spears CD Liner Notes" couldn't do much for the kid's confidence. I feel his pain. At 13, I couldn't have given that up for any amount of money.

Actually, I wouldn't be a shining example even today. They say Yao Ming may command even more money by the time it's over.

Every person in China needs shoes, and who do they look to besides the biggest anomaly their country has every produced. He might not get $90 million though. They'll be other Yao Ming's. It's China after all. Even if you're a one in a million guy, there's a hundred other guys just like you.

On the Nike Web page, they have a collage of over 50 basketball players who wear Nike and you know they're making some money off the shoes. That's not counting baseball, football, tennis, and golf.

There's even a ad for Nike Badminton.

Even I wouldn't need quality shoes for that sport. I wonder just how much money they're pumping out, where they got it, and how much they have left.

If a shoe company has that much damned money to throw around maybe we should sell them the sneaker rights to the State of Illinois and let them balance our budget. I bet everyone in the Land of Lincoln could go for a fresh pair of Nikes, especially if it helps education or even highway repair. Open the state up to the highest bidder and see what shakes out. Hell, I might even wear Adidas again if they were state mandated and free.

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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