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IN THIS ISSUE HOT NUMBERS

July 4

The most popular musicals on Broadway

MOVIES SO FAR

buzz details its favorite movies from 2011

MUSIC SO FAR

» Brian Eno - Drums Between the Bells (Warp)

WAR ON WARRANTIES

July 5

July 12 » Alkaline Trio - Damnesia (Heart & Skull) » Incubus - If Not Now, When? (Epic) » The Cool Kids - When Fish Ride Bicycles (Green Label Sound) » Washed Out - Within and Without (Sub Pop) » Yes - Fly From Here (Frontiers)

ON THE217.COM MUSIC Nothing feeds summer love like summer love music. What might this mean? This means every summer fling needs some sun-shining, rain-evaporating, smile-molding tunes behind it. We give you the Summer Fling Playlist. Find it online this week.

MOVIES & TV Remember Hidden Gems? Well, Syd was the only person writing them, so I changed the title to Syd’s Hidden Gems! Why not read it, dingus?

FOOD & DRINK Warm up the coals — Jordan will have another grilling column up on Saturday. In the meantime, make those cream cheese jalapeno things from last week!

July 19 COMMUNITY » Zomby - Dedication (4AD) » 311 - Universal Pulse (311 Records) » Boston Spaceships - Let it Beard (Guided By Voices, Inc.) » Brilliant Colors - Again and Again (Slumberland) » They Might Be Giants - Join Us (Idlewild/Rounder)

July 26 » Young Buffalo - Young Von Prettylips (Cantora/Fat Possum) » Against Me! - White Crosses (Reissue: Total Treble Music) » Release the Sunbird - Come Back to Us (Brushfire) » The Horrors - Skying (XL Recordings) » Vanessa Carlton - Rabbits on the Run (Razor & Tie) 2

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Coulter deals with a rude salesperson

FIREWORKS! 4 » Crystal Antlers - Two-Way Mirror (Recreation Ltd.) » Digitalism - I Love You, Dude (V2) » Jackie-O Motherfucker - Earth Sound System (Fire) » Teddybears - Devil’s Music (Big Beat/Atlantic) » Unearth - Darkness in the Light (Metal Blade) » Woods - “Find Them Empty” b/w “Be There” (Woodsist)

buzz details its favorite albums from 2011

Manatees are dopey little guys (they’re actually pretty big) that don’t do no harm to no one. Why you gotta be killin’ ‘em off with your boat propeller? Instead, Save the Manatees!

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Your guide to this week’s events in CU

EDITOR’S NOTE DYLAN SUTCLIFF

I don’t know if you can tell from the very small picture to the left, but I’m not a very big guy. I’m about 5’9”, 145ish pounds (I haven’t weighed myself in a bit) and probably not about to get any bigger. It was a strange day when I realized that this was the body that I was stuck with forever. When I was a kid, I always hoped I’d be tall, but when I stopped growing around sophomore year, my hopes dwindled, and I realized that “the luck of the draw” was an actual thing. To combat my shorted hand, I had to start setting my sights a bit lower. I was never going to be any sort of sports god or professional apple picker; no one was ever going to make the joke, “How’s the weather up there?” to me; and no matter how hard I tried, I would never date Uma Thurman. I still contest that had I grown to my dream height of 45’, I would have been successful in every one of those dreams; however, it’s not all bad, as my height still allows for some of my favorite pastimes such as stealing cookies from semi-high places and knocking over children who are smaller than me. Now that I’ve been the same height for about five years, it’s very difficult for me to imagine anything different. I’m sure there’s a certain pride in knowing that you can dunk not only on a children’s basketball hoop but also a real one, but after a certain point, it seems like everyone kind of evens out. Luckily, even before I stopped growing, I knew that I wouldn’t be happy living off of my body. I’ve worked short terms of construction along with other forms of “hard work,” and it just doesn’t suit me. I like to sit around, read and just all around think, none of which really fit in with the construction attitude. It became painfully clear that I wouldn’t be involved in anything overtly physical when one year at Thanksgiving dinner, my aunt said, “Dylan, your hands are softer than mine!” That’s me, Dylan “Soft Hands” Sutcliff, 5’9” and up for anything that doesn’t require a real man. But that’s fine. I’m somehow lucky enough to be in a society that lets me live without physically contributing, and I’m very thankful for that. I just hope the Apocalypse doesn’t come because these soft hands won’t last for long.

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The fireworks are coming! The ChampaignUrbana area will host numerous Fourth of Julyrelated events this year, and the festivities begin well in advance of the holiday. There are a couple of early events aimed at getting locals in the Independence Day spirit. Canopy Club will have a “Stars and Stripes” rock show on Thursday, June 30, and Memphis on Main will host an Independence Weekend comedy show on July 2. Monticello will begin their Fourth of July celebrations on Friday and Saturday with activities and vendors in their downtown area, including the Taste of Monticello on Saturday. All that being said, events really kick into gear starting on July 3. Monticello will host its Freedom Celebration throughout the day on Sunday, which will include family friendly activities at Lodge Park, a fireworks show and even something called a “fireworks train” in the evening. And if that’s not enough, Champaign County continues the celebrations on the Fourth. They’ll host a youth run and a 5K early on in the day, followed by a parade at 1 p.m., which will begin near First and Florida. Evening entertainment for Champaign begins at 7 p.m. at Dodds Park, and Champaign’s own fireworks will light up the sky at 9:15 that night. More information is available at www.july4th.net. And of course, for those who can never find enough to do, there’s always Bingo Night at Memphis on Main, beginning at 10 p.m. on the Fourth.

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» Nick Martin: I know he can be an obnoxious douchebag a lot of the time, but he’s actually pretty sweet once you get to know him. And yeah, he eats too much candy and soda and then gets a sugar high on top of other highs which makes him even more obnoxious, but it’s okay. He’s got pretty blue eyes and silly facial hair. He’s got a great sense of humor, too. You know what else? I bet he’d make a great boyfriend. He obsesses over girls all the time, so he would probably be in love with you if you dated him. Lonely tonight, ladies? Give him a call, 815-793-4002. » Raspberries: I’m a raspberry fiend. Let me tell you! I can go through at least a pint of raspberries in one day. That kind of heady sweetness but tartness makes my mouth water just thinking about it. And those fun little seeds?! Ooh, biting into one is like a lovely burst of juiciness and crunchiness all in one. If marrying a fruit was legal, guess which one I’d marry? » Guys with a sense of style: Unfortunately, Nick Martin does not fit here. But other men do! Have you ever seen a guy along the street wearing some fancy shmancy brands, like a Ralph Lauren button-up or a Lacoste polo? Then maybe some nice, well-fitting jeans or chinos, and leather shoes. How about some Ray-Ban sunglasses to top it all off? And then he’s gotta smell nice, too, and have a sexy bod, attractive face, gorgeous smile that makes you melt and killer eyes that you can get lost in. Let’s make it even better and add in to the mix a sensitive, understanding and fun personality that will love me unconditionally no matter what because we’re meant to be together. *Sigh...*

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» Guys who only wear speedos when biking: I have seen this happen a few times so far this summer. I have decided it is either some cool new male slut bike trend, or maybe a cult. Either way, I am not down with these lifestyle choices. Speedo biking just looks so uncomfortable to me. I can’t imagine this uniform makes one ride much faster than they would with clothing. Also, wouldn’t the skin from your ass and inner thighs stick to the seat on a hot day? OUCH! The only positive I see with this is getting a full body tan while simultaneously exercising.It is still gross, though. So please don’t do it. » Twitter: I just got a twitter account. I did it because I felt like I should be more on top of design news. Honestly, though, I just feel super self conscious. I have only tweeted twice now, and each time, I have regretted it. Unless you are a professional or work for a business, then you should not tweet. Tweeting is such a masturbatory thing to do. I regret getting a twitter.#peerpressure

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fter an evening of grilling burgers out on the back patio, we race across town to where the “good” fireworks are — the ones we have been going to see every Fourth even before my very existence. As the family van deliberately slides into our accustomed parking space, we quickly unload the blankets and lawn chairs buried within the depths of the trunk. Already plopped on the dew-covered grass, an expanse of people are eagerly looking up at the sky waiting for the show to start — an annual Fourth of July tradition. John Kemps, president of Celebration Fireworks (located in Pennsylvania), said the company is made up of six full-time staff with 60 to 70 crew members who put on fireworks displays. “By far, my favorite part is listening to the audience and verifying that our design is successful by the audience’s response,” Kemps said. The symphony of sounds from the audience corresponds perfectly with the explosion of colors splashed across the night sky. Light “oohs” are slowly drawn out, while the “ahhs” provide a dramatic surprise in response to the fireworks display on any Fourth of July. Kemps said he wants to give the audience surprises in a fireworks show so they “squeal with delight” at every turn. Lawn chairs squeak as family members lean forward in excitement. Blankets shuffle as friends prop themselves on their elbows trying to get closer to the sky.

“A good fireworks display puts people on a roller coaster — they don’t know what to expect,” Kemps said. He explained that a computer is used to preprogram and pre-design a fireworks display. First, the company travels to the manufacturing site, which is usually overseas, to look at the quality of the device and to purchase the materials a year or two in advance for a fireworks show. The software and hardware of the computer are used to create a design for the show. It takes the programmers up to two hours to design one minute of the show. The crew then goes out into the field, standing 500 feet away, with diagrams to display the fireworks in the sky, Kemps added. The colors of the rainbow are not the only shades of life brought into a fireworks show. Every primary color in the spectrum is available to use in a fireworks display, such as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet, Kemps said. He added that there are a number of pastel shades to use as well, including colors like lemon, aqua and tangerine. “We stalk every conceivable color,” he said. “We use a wide variety of effects.” While the colors liven up any fireworks display, Kemps said pattern shelves are used to provide shapes for the fireworks. As folks in the audience are attempting to name the patterns they see

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in the sky, surprised shouts can be heard from any direction, creating a cacophony of echoes. Firework shapes include red hearts with gold strobing circles, multi-colored smiley faces, three-dimensional cubes and boxes, snail-like spiral patterns, dollar signs, five-pointed stars, different ring effects and Mickey Mouse or cat faces, he said. Kemps said the crew has to shoot the shelf multiple times because they have to burst facing the audience, and “you cannot control the way a pat-

tern shelf breaks.” He said 3 to 15 crew members work on the display of fireworks. With 12 people working 12 hours a day from eight in the morning to midnight, 144 man hours have already gone into the fireworks show. He added that several hundred thousand people watch the show, which can be seen up to a mile away. We all just see it sputter into action — the colors brought forth mingling with recognizable patterns and shapes — unaware of the amount of work that goes into a Fourth of July fireworks show.

Destructive Construction The vast amounts of construction on campus and in the surrounding area mean detours, dust and dollars. Avani Chhaya The large, diamond-shaped, obnoxious orange sign proclaiming that there is “Road Work Ahead” is putting a damper on my summer spirits. I have not prepared myself for summer construction again. My mind is not mentally equipped to handle the constant drilling or the mass confusion of blindingly orange signs. I naively expected blossoming flowers instead of over-ripened traffic cones to line the concrete sidewalk. Within the University’s Facilities and Services department, there is a specific construction and management division that has scheduled 30 construction projects for 2011. It may be more than just summer construction that I have to grow accustomed to on this campus. The jackhammer’s piercing screech makes me sympathize with my Champaign counterparts, and the dust rippling into the air makes me want to apologize to my allergy-ridden friends. The sight of construction causes an ugliness to seemingly arise out of the depths of the earth. It ruins whatever is in its path to wreak havoc on a once-beautiful area. 4

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The listed projects for 2011 vary from repair and maintenance to large-scale infrastructure plans, which means extensive construction for CU residents in the near future. Sixteen streets, car parking lots, bike parking lots and sidewalks will be partially closed during this upcoming year for a range of time from an hour to seven months. With the obnoxious orange traffic cones and metal fences, my travels are hindered at every step, literally. The pedestrian can at least hop over low barricades or skip over a few stone piles, while the driver has to maneuver so much more. The elaborate maze of detour signs creates a thundering panic even in the most strong-hearted individuals behind the wheel. The list of 41 construction projects on the University’s web site include former and a few current yet-to-be-completed construction projects with estimated budgets that temporarily stop one’s heart. The Allerton Dining Hall Renovation started in July 2008 and completed in May 2009 cost $1,000,000. The Business Instructional Fa-

cility started and completed in that same time frame cost $62,000,000. With the millions of dollars’ worth of construction projects, I have to remind myself that the University is in tremendous debt, causing an upward spike in tuition prices for those poor incoming freshmen. The perpetual cycle of construction projects costs ludicrous amounts of money, followed by the demand for higher tuition prices, which leads to complete outrage at the cost of college. There is more at stake than sheer annoyance at construction. It’s a matter of financial security for those who wish to be educated. The question then arises: do we have to grin and bear it?

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MUSICAL SENSATIONS A number of musical holdovers steal the stage in this year’s successful theater season by Jeff Nelson Terrence McNally (book), Marc Shaiman (music), and the lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman adapt this amazing story to the confines of the musical stage. Director Jack O’Brien keeps the pace furious and flowing magically through the music. Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz as FBI agent Carl Hanratty, provides a cliché-free cop who can catch thieves and steal every scene. There is no new music in Baby It’s You! But if your musical memories can still hear songs from the late fifties to the mid-sixties, this tribute by Floyd Mutrux, Colin Escott and Sheldon Epps is a stunning piece of musical nostalgia. Consider this the prequel to Dreamgirls, as the show focuses on the career of the Shirelles and their discoverer and longtime manager Florence Greenberg. Bethel Leaval’s portrayal of Florence Greenberg is Aaron Tveit and the cast of "Catch Me if You Can." Photo by Joan Marcus as magical as the musical moments Crystal he big news every year in the history of the through a broker. In what has been a very good Starr, Christina Sajous, Erica Ash and Kyra Da American theater is what happened on year for new musicals, this show has stood Costa recreate as the Shirelles. Broadway. The numbers from the 2010-2011 sea- out. So, what has created this overwhelming Priscilla, Queen of the Desert also has no original son are in, and the news is good. Forty-two shows ticket demand? music and is another adaptation of a film. Yet, opened: 14 musicals, 25 plays and 3 specials. AtIt is the brainchild of South Park creators Trey Park- this strange mixture of family drama and a road tendance is up about 900,000 from last season, er and Matt Stone, along with Avenue Q composer trip of drag queens across Australia’s desert is and grosses are up about $600,000. Last season, Robert Lopez, and their take on Mormon mission- surprisingly entertaining. 12,534,595 patrons saw Broadway shows. OK aries looking for converts in Uganda has struck a Already a classic among cult film followers, — those are the numbers, but what about some responsive chord with theatergoers. Edgy is in, and this 1994 film’s rebirth on the musical stage may qualitative analyses of the successful shows? with the rough (but never too mean) South Park spawn another generation’s interest in Australian Once again, musicals, though fewer in number, touch, this show has captured critics, audiences and contributions to gay culture. Director Simon Philstole the attention of theatergoers. All of the long 14 Tony nominations and 9 awards. Sometimes, a lips keeps the energy level in overdrive during this color-splashed, over-the-top stage sojourn. runs — that is, shows still running a year or more little disrespect goes a long way. after their openings — are musicals. The big ticket Catch Me if You Can converts Steven Spielberg’s Sister Act continues the tradition of transforming demand centers mostly on musicals, which are 2002 film of the same name to the musical stage. films to the musical stage. this season’s sensations. But it is really an adaptation of the early life of It tells essentially the same story as the Unless you know Mayor Bloomberg, finding Frank Abagnale, Jr., a man whose ability to as- 1992 film of a disco singer who witnesses a a ticket to The Book of Mormon in the next two sume various skilled professions and con legions murder and has to go into a witness protecmonths could cost you up to $700 a ticket of experts is the stuff of legend. tion plan that places her in a convent. There,

she radically revises the convent’s concept of religious music. The songs of Alan Menken and Glenn Slater and the book of Cheri and Bill Steinkellner spoof the disco era, the gangster films of the 1970s and Catholic music. Director Jerry Zaks leads an inspired ensemble, headed by Patina Miller and Victoria Clark, through some of the most spirited renderings of revisionist theology the musical stage has experienced in years. Every good season requires revivals, and one of this season’s gems is Rob Ashford’s production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. This wonderful musical satire on corporate ethics has aged little since its award winning debut fifty years ago. Frank Loesser’s music and Abe Burrows’, Jack Weinstock’s and Willie Gilbert’s book still resonate after half a century. Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette add contemporary zest to this new production, reminding contemporary audiences just how timeless and entertaining corporate politics are. The only new non-musical booked for an extended run is War Horse. Nick Stafford adapted Michael Morpurgo’s children’s book of the same name which chronicles the horrors of a horse’s military experience in World War I. This superlative import from the National Theatre of Great Britain features outstanding ensemble acting and superb puppetry by the Handspring Puppet Company that brings incredible realism to the equine performers. If directors Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris had also directed the Allied Armies in World War I, the Allies would have won in six months. Visitors to New York who have theater on their minds should contact Ticketmaster or Playbill.com. Between this season’s additions and last season’s holdovers, there are some truly exceptional shows.

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Best Romantic Comedy to Actually Be Funny, Not Insult My Intelligence and Manage to Say the Word “Cunt” While Still Being Popular with My Mom: Bridesmaids! I wrote like 1,000 words on why I liked Bridesmaids in my review. I loved this movie. I loved it much more than a 20-year-old heterosexual male probably should. Tons of funny SNL ladies are in it (including my future wife, Kristen Wiig), and it had a plot not made from the cookie-cutter that cuts out all romantic comedies from their boring, eggy, metaphorical dough. It’s a really funny flick. Tim from Tim and Eric Awesome Show is in it (he doesn’t say anything, though). Lots of people say it’s like a female Hangover, even though that’s not apt. If you haven’t seen it, what’s stopping you? Do you hate women? Yeah? Is that why you cut off their skin and wear it like a latex body suit? You freak. YouBUZZ beautiful, beautiful freak. I’ll never let them catch you. — Nick Martin THURSDAY JUNE 30 corp note...keep this same size always Best Misappropriation of Jon Hamm’s “John Ham — Ham You Can Eat in the Bath1 X 5.417 room”: Sucker Punch. 1/8th page On its own, Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch tried to present itself as a high-concept anime romp into the tortured subconscious of an adolescent pervert — er, I mean a young, innocent girl trying to escape a mental institution. What resulted was one of the shiniest poops to ever grace the silver screen. “But wait,” said I, more than halfway through the movie (and even further into my “happy place”): “There’s Jon Hamm! Ah, happy day! I’m sure that a character actor of his caliber will push the subtler, existential questions of this film to the forefront and outshine all those Nazi zombies and their terrible Pixies cover! I mean, Zack Snyder is the same guy who gave us the thoughtful and balanced Watchmen, right? It just wouldn’t make sense for Snyder to finger eye sockets for this long without a satisfying, well-acted money shot in the works, right? Oh, look at that. Jon Hamm just lobotomized that cute girl, and now he’s whining like a bitch ... and there are the credits.” — Danny Wicentowski

Three years ago, I inspired outrage among my fellow buzz writers when I claimed that Kung Fu Panda is just as good as WALL-E. Both films are extremely different, yet each succeeds on its own terms. I still stand by what I said, and now I’m back with a vengeance. Kung Fu Panda 2, much like the original Kung Fu Panda, is breathtaking and fun. For a movie about a chubby panda that does kung fu and fights an evil peacock, Kung Fu Panda 2 is much better than it has the right to be. Does it take many risks, like WALL-E or Up? No. Does it need to do so in order to be a successful children’s movie? Not at all. Kung Fu Panda 2 is a basic film, yet it has been crafted in a way that makes it an overt joy to watch. Thrilling action, a sweet story and top-notch visuals all come together to give audiences a movie that adults can marvel in as much as children. Do yourself a favor and check this one out because it will put a smile on your face. It’s the best-animated movie to come out this year. Rango is also great, FYI! — Andy Herren

trailer for The Avengers. Green Lantern is, unsurprisingly, a big fucking joke — Ryan Reynolds is in it, and that man is always a joke. Of course, I’ve yet to see Captain America, but come on ... It looks super shitty. Yet, I was so surprised at how good X-Men: First Class is. It’s not the actual first class of mutants (Jean Grey and Cyclops don’t even show up), and the producers took some pretty grand liberties with our canonical mutants (XMFC’s Angel is essentially Wasp from The Avengers, but black and sexier). Regardless, there were plenty of X-plosions and mutant powers (Havok’s in it; remember when Havok was cool? You do if you read Uncanny X-Men in the 90s!) Is it better than X2? No, not really. Is it worth seeing in theaters? Maybe. But no one will mind if you wait until it’s on DVD. — Nick Martin

Best Movie to Remind Us That Dreamworks Can Occasionally Come Up With an Original Idea Not Stolen From Pixar, and Then They ReMake That Idea to Re-Capitalize on the Epic Merchandising Rights and Happy Meal Toys: Kung Fu Panda 2

Best Action Movie to Be Self-Aware Enough to Give the Audience Exactly What It Wants, Even If All They Want Is Explosions and Two Men Who Strangely Resemble Gigantic Penises: Fast Five If you paid money for a ticket to Fast Five, you had certain expectations. These expectations probably had something to do with fast cars and cute babes. If you’re like me, you paid to see the greatest steroid-induced muscle-man showdown the early aughts never gave us: Vin Diesel versus Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. In this respect and others, Fast Five was definitely worth the ticket price. Never mind the fact that the main plot of the movie was like Ocean’s Eleven getting into a rear-end collision with The Italian Job (Get it? It’s a car joke!). Did I mention that you get to see The Rock and xXx punch each other in the face? There’s also the fact that Johnson barks out one of the most hilarious remarks regarding dessert and vegetables ever directly injected (I’m two for two!) into an action movie. — Matt Lurie Best Superhero Movie in a Summer Full of Exceptionally Shitty Superhero Movies, Even Though There’s Only One Hot Girl In It: X-Men: First Class For some reason (likely because I read a lot of mainstream comic books), I need to see every superhero movie in theaters — even if I’m certain I’m literally throwing away seven dollars. Thor sucks — essentially, it was a 90-minute teaser

Best Direct-to-DVD Horror Movie Rip-Off to Exist In Spite of Copyright Law, Good Taste and God’s Grace: Anneliese: The Exorcist Tapes After conjuring up such blockbusters as Titanic 2, Snakes on a Train and Paranormal Entity, you’d think The Asylum — a studio that only produces direct-to-DVD movie rip-offs — would have finally reached their peak, but they’re still going strong in 2011 with films like The Almighty Thor and their newest gem, Anneliese: The Exorcist Tapes! Ripping off the former fame of The Exorcism of Emily Rose and basing itself on the exact same exorcist stories as its predecessor, Anneliese quite honestly offers all the thrills, chills and shrill laughter one could find in a whole summer’s worth of film! By the first scene, Anneliese is already peeing on the floor and lapping it up, much to the chagrin of the doctors and priests that dwell in her household. Simultaneous laughter and horror ensues when Anneliese later attempts to rape a priest! Grab a hunk of schnitzel as this wacky teen murders a lederhosen-clad German doctor. What makes the film one of the best of the year is the fact that half of it is in German. Everyone loves a foreign film — think The Orphanage; think Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; think British Bukkake Bombshells #2: Birds Gone Black. Taking cues from the latter, the possessed Anneliese even whips out her boobies in the middle, just to keep it interesting. It might not be a family movie, but potential award winners need to throw in those extra “fucks” and nooses to appeal to the artistically-inclined public. If the real thing sucks as much as The Excorcism of Emily Rose sucked, why not just go straight for the D-List rip-off? — Adam Barnett

MUSIC

June 30 - July 6, 2011

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Best albums of the year... so far We still have a ways to go, though. by buzz Music Staff

Metronomy — The English Riviera Metronomy is a band building an incorrigible reputation of consistent excellence. Their 2011 album, The English Riviera, comes after a major shift in the make-up of the group, more specifically the departing of Gabriel Stebbing and additions of Gbenga Adelekan on bass and backing vocals and Anna Prior on drums. However, the heart of the band remains intact as founder Joseph Mount continues to be the composer and main vocalist, leading Metronomy creatively. The English Riviera is inspired by Mount’s coastal upbringing, meant to be a holiday album. The vacation mood brings a casual and appealing feel to the dance-y tracks. Mount’s voice and compositions are exquisite, and each song comes alive with forged carelessness. The bouncy tracks are all strangely alluring and not easily tired out. Just like the album art symbolizes, the songs are built frank and simple, yet seem to have mystifying complexities that you can pick out with each new listen. Bottom line: it just feels good to listen to this album. —Alex Gunko

Wye Oak — Civilian Some albums beg to be listened to during specific seasons; other albums beg to be listened to during a specific time during the day. I find it hard to listen to Wye Oak’s Civilian any time before 3:00am. It’s haunting, honest, powerful and entirely one of the best albums of the year. Wye Oak is a duo, but you’d never be able to guess that from the massive sound that pours out from the record. Drummer/ keyboardist Andy Stack hits his drum set with his right hand while playing the keyboard with his left. Guitarist/vocalist Jenn Wasner is proving herself as one of the best guitarists in indie rock. Managing to combine the loud/soft dynamics of the Pixies with the explosive force of early Yo La Tengo, Wasner’s guitar shakes you to the core. And her voice! Oh, her voice! Deep, silky, strong and fragile at once, Wasner has the ability to make you want to sing along at one moment and clench your jaw to keep from crying the next. Civilian touches upon deep emotions like loss and dependence, all of which come together on the title track. “I am nothing without a man/I know my faults/but I can hide them,” Wasner confesses early in the song. Jenn Wasner may have faults, but Civilian does not. —Matt Lurie

Son Lux — We are Rising In 28 days, Ryan Lott, AKA Son Lux, dissected and destroyed the concept of pop music in the most beautiful and artistic ways imaginable. Lott’s sophomore record We Are Rising started with the acceptance of NPR’s 28-day RPM Challenge, and it ended with an incredible mix of electronic and orchestral chamber pop that will almost make you forget about the oh-so-typical twee music that plays out your earbuds while you drool over its repetitiveness. Though Son Lux repeats words (a lot) throughout the album, when combined with the contrasting unpredictable motions of the music, they provide a sing-along aspect to otherwise complex compositions. Every time I hear, “It’s not your fault/No, it doesn’t have to be,” I belt it and understand that it’s definitely not my fault because I’m under the spell of a musical genius. His use of rhythms, mastery of electronics, make-you-feel-like-you’re-there production and overall ambiance makes you feel like you can definitely build Rome in a day if NPR challenged you to do so. —Adam Barnett

Fucked Up — David Comes to Life When the words “hardcore,” “punk” and “musical” are used to describe a rock album, one can’t help but cringe. There have been multiple examples of this combination in recent history that have proven it should never be attempted (Green Day: The Musical and Spider Man as done by U2). Thankfully, Canadian hardcore punk rockers Fucked Up didn’t pay any attention to these warnings. Their third album David Comes to Life is a musical in four parts that follows the life of David, a gum factory drone that meets the love of his life only to witness her death and find out later that he may or may not have played a role in her fatality. David battles life themes such as love, loss and despair to driven punk rock. The songs are solid with crisp drumbeats and melodies unique to hardcore music; their sound is fueled with classic punk fury and energy. It is an album of many layers; it’s simplistic and loud on the exterior while being complex and meticulous at its core, offering its listeners a multitude of possibilities of how they would like to enjoy their listening experiences.—Adam Thies

Cloud Nothings — Cloud Nothings Cloud Nothings is my kind of music: Young people from Ohio making catchy guitar rock and singing about broken relationships. It’s power-pop singalongs for frustrated twenty-somethings! Cloud Nothings’ vocalist, Dylan Baldi, blends a nasal-y whine with harmonic “ooooh’s” and “aaaahhss.” His voice carries a sort of “bleh” ambivalence/sarcasm (think: Gen-X) combined with genuine emotional vulnerability (think: post-9/11). Whether it’s dreading adulthood (“I’m getting old forever/So I get old so fast”) or a charming pseudo-profundity (“I say forget forever. I’m doing fine right now/I’m not afraid of never/Clearly it sometimes helps”), Baldi’s writing songs that are fun for listeners and readers alike. Pitchfork didn’t give Cloud Nothings the BNM-bump, but that’s okay; they’re super hip. So get on the bandwagon before they blow up! —Nick Martin buzz

FOOD

DRINK

FOURTH OF JULY FOOD GUIDE buzz gives you menu options for this Fourth of July by Samantha Bakall

very year, people all over the country celebrate America’s independence with a barbecue. Frequented by the usual suspects of hot dogs, burgers, deli-section-almost-frighteningly-yellow potato salad and six-packs, buzz has a few more interesting selections to spruce up your Fourth of July spread. And who knows? Maybe everyone will be asking for your recipes this year.

Main Course Beer Can Chicken Using a can of beer inside the cavity when grilling helps to steam the inside, creating a really juicy and flavorful chicken. •Whole chicken, rinsed and dried with innards removed •Salt •Pepper •Garlic Powder •Poultry Seasoning (if available) •Dried Thyme •Can of beer (any kind will do as long as it’s in an aluminum can) » Directions 1. Start by mixing the seasonings together in a bowl (amount of seasoning based on the size of chicken). Then, rub the entire chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity, with the seasoning. 2. Open the beer, take a break and drink half the can. Fit the can into the cavity, and see if the chicken can stand on its own. If so, bring the bird and the beer outside to the grill. If not, use aluminum foil to make props so the bird can stand by itself. 3. When ready, place the beer (inside the cavity still) and chicken onto the grill, standing up (positioning the legs out sort of like a tripod usually

seems to work). Cook on a closed grill, checking periodically. The chicken is done when juices run clear, or a meat thermometer registers at 165°. Beef Ribs Baby-back ribs always seem to steal the show, but can be pricey, especially around the holidays. Instead of using pork ribs, substitute beef ribs instead. The ribs are larger, have more meat and still hold that delicious grilled taste. Seattle Barbecue Beef Ribs (adapted from foodnetwork.com) •1 rack beef back ribs (about 3 pounds total), cut in half •1 teaspoon seasoning salt •1 cup vegetable broth •1 cup apple juice •2 cups favorite BBQ sauce •2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar •1 teaspoon molasses •1 teaspoon instant espresso, or 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee » Directions 1. Place ribs in heavy large pot. Add seasoning salt, vegetable broth and apple juice plus enough water to cover ribs and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently until meat is tender, about 1 hour. Using tongs, remove rib racks from pot. Cool slightly. Cut between bones into individual ribs. (Can be made to this point 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) 2. Preheat grill to medium heat. 3. In a medium bowl, combine BBQ sauce, vinegar, molasses and coffee. Brush ribs with some of sauce. Grill ribs until brown and thickly glazed, occasionally turning and basting with more sauce, about 10 minutes total.

NOTE: instead of boiling, you could also precook the ribs in the slow cooker on low for 4 hours.

Sides Grilled New Potato Salad (adapted from foodnetwork.com) Skip the deli section this year, and make homemade potato salad instead! •2 pounds new potatoes, boiled until just tender •Canola oil •Salt and Pepper •1/4 cup sherry vinegar •1–2 tablespoons Dijon mustard •2/3 cup olive oil •2 red bell peppers, grilled, peeled and seeded •2 cubano peppers, grilled, peeled and seeded •2 red onions, with skin, sliced 1/4-inch thick and grilled •1/2 cup roughly chopped ﬂat-leaf parsley » Directions 1. Preheat grill over high heat. 2. Brush potatoes with oil, season with salt and pepper and grill until slightly charred. 3. Whisk the vinegar and mustard in a bowl, then slowly whisk in the olive oil. Whisk in salt and pepper, to taste. Add the potatoes to the vinaigrette, then add the peppers, onions and the parsley, and toss to combine. Parmesan-Roasted Corn on the Cob (adapted from Allrecipes.com) This recipe makes enough for ﬁve, but can easily be adjusted for more or less. •1/2 cup mayonnaise •5 ears corn, husk and silk removed •1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

•1 tablespoon chili powder •1 teaspoon salt •1 teaspoon ground black pepper » Directions 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. 2. Brush a thin layer of mayo on each ear of corn. 3. Sprinkle the corn with the Parmesan cheese, chili powder, salt and pepper. Wrap each ear with aluminum foil and place on the grill. 4. Grill, turning occasionally, until the kernels begin to brown, about 10 minutes.

Drink Watermelon Lemonade (adapted from smittenkitchen.com) Of course, beer is a staple around the 4th, but watermelon lemonade can be refreshing and good for kids and adults (just add the vodka later). This makes enough to ﬁll two glasses with ice cubes. Can be easily doubled, tripled, quadrupled, etc. •1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice •1/2 cup fresh watermelon puree, strained through a coarse strainer to remove seeds (a blender or food processor works well to puree the watermelon). •3 tablespoons simple syrup (simmer one part water to one part sugar until sugar has dissolved, let cool) •3/4 cup cold water » Directions 1. Mix together and serve over ice.

Dessert Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes (adapted from bettycrocker.com) These are really easy and cute. They’re also an easy way to keep kids occupied in the kitchen if mom and/or dad are busy cooking. •Box of cake mix (and accompanying ingredients: eggs, oil and water) •Cupcake liners •Flat-bottomed cones •Frosting •Decorations

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» Directions 1. Prepare cake mix according to box. Place liners in each of 24 regular size muffin cups. Fill about 2/3 with mix. Bake according to directions on box. 2. Once cool, peel the liner off each of the cupcakes and place cupcake inside the cone. Frost and decorate. Serve.

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THURSDAY 30 live music Jazz in the Courtyard Illini Union, U, 12pm Billy Galt and Jeff Kerr AnSun, C, 7pm Candy Foster and the Shades of Blue Emerald City Lounge, C, 8:30pm Chillax Radio Maria, C, 9pm Scars + Stripes Rock Show Canopy Club, U, 9pm, $7 The Sugar Prophets and Champaign-Urbana BBQ Open Blues Jam KoFusion, C, 10pm

dj Celebrity Pool Party hosted by MTV’s Mark Long and Kenny Santucci Indigo Place Apartments, 2pm DJ BJ Dance Night Po’ Boys, U, 8pm Here Come the Regulars Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm Open Deck Night Radio Maria, C, 10pm DJ Luniks Firehaus, C, 10pm, $5

karaoke Liquid Courage Karaoke Memphis on Main, C, 9pm RockStarz Karaoke: Presented by 3L Entertainment Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 9pm RockStarz Karaoke: Presented by 3L Entertainment Bentley’s Pub, C, 10pm

movies Srugim Viewing The Hillel Foundation, The Margie K. and Louis N. Cohen Center for Jewish Life, C, 7:30pm

stage Open Stage at Red Herring Red Herring Coffeehouse, U, 9pm

fashion Yarn n Yak Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 7pm

kids and families Preschool Story Time Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 10am Baby Time Douglass Branch Library, C, 10:30am Lunch on the Lawn Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 12:15pm Castle Building Team Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 1:15pm Raising Readers Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 3:30pm Creative Movement for Young People Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 3:30pm, $72 ARTfusion Douglass Branch Library, C, 4pm Urbana High School (UHS) Athletics Youth Football Camp Urbana High School, U, 5:30pm, $40

mind/body/spirit Open Yoga Practice Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 5:30am, $8 Hot Yoga Evolve Fitness Club, C, 12pm, $10 Yoga Institute of C-U Continuing Classes BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 5:15pm, $14 Yoga Institute of CU Experienced Beginner Classes BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 5:45pm, $14

food and drink Krannert Uncorked Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 5pm

Friday 1 live music Lukas Clide Illini Union, U, 12pm Andy Moreillon Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 4pm. ‘Appy Hour Silvercreek, U, 5:30pm, $2-$10 FREE Happy Hour Show! Memphis on Main, C, 6pm X-Krush: Rock & Roll! Memphis on Main, C, 8pm

Decadents: Live Bentley’s Pub, C, 9pm, $3 DJ Bange Phoenix, C, 9pm Supreme Karaoke with Mix Master Molly Phoenix, C, 9pm

dj DJ Mella D Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm DJ Tommy Williams Chester Street, C, 9pm, $3 DJ Delayney Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 DJ Cal Emmerich Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm DJ Delayney Highdive, C, 10pm, $5

dance music Urbana Country Dancers Contra Dance Phillips Recreation Center, U, 8pm, $5

karaoke RockStarz Karaoke: Presented by 3L Entertainment Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 9pm Karaoke at Po’ Boys Po’ Boys, U, 9pm DJ Bange Karaoke Phoenix, C, 9pm

kids and families

dance music

recreation

Castle Building Team Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 1:15pm

Salsa Night with DJ Dr. J Radio Maria, C, 10pm

Freestyle Ice Arena, C, 12pm Public Skate Ice Arena, C, 1:30pm, $4-$5

karaoke

RockStarz Karaoke: Presented by 3L EnterYoga tainment Krannert Art Museum and Senator’s Bar & Grill, SaKinkead Pavilion, C, 12pm voy, Vinyasa Krama Yoga with 9pm Don Briskin stage Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 4pm, Independence Weekend $12 Comedy Showcase Memphis on Main, C, miscellaneous 7pm, $5 International CoffeeComedy Show by C-U house Comedy Etc. Coffee House, U, Memphis on Main, C, 4pm 7pm, $5

mind/body/spirit

food and drink Half Price Happy Hour Emerald City Lounge, C, 5pm

SATURDAY 2 live music

Live Jazz with Panache Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 7pm Decadents Indi Go Artist Co-op, C, 8pm New Riders of the Golden museum exhibit Maize Spring Prairie Skies Huber’s West End Store, William M. Staerkel Plan- C, 8pm etarium, C, 7pm AD/HD (AC-DC tribute) IBEX: Search for the Edge Boomerang’s Bar and Grill, of the Solar System U, 9pm, William M. Staerkel Plan- $5 etarium, C, 8pm Rock Show! Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 9pm, recreation $5 Freestyle Dry Creek Station w/ Ice Arena, C, 9am Special Guest: Zack Adult Rat Hockey Dubois Ice Arena, C, 3:15pm,$6-$9 Memphis on Main, C, 9pm Stick and Puck Beginner Following The Water Hockey Bentley’s Pub, C, 10pm, $3 Ice Arena, C, 5pm, $6-$9 dj Open Gym Volleyball Champaign County DJ Belly Brookens Administration Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm Center, U, 5:30pm, $1 DJ Randall Ellison Public Skate Chester Street, C, 9pm, $3 Ice Arena, C, 7:30pm, DJ - Presented by 3L $4-$5 Entertainment D.R. Diggers, C literary , 9:30pm Zionist Food for Thought Goth Night The Hillel Foundation, The The Clark Bar, C, 10pm Margie K. and Louis N. Co- DJ Space Police hen Center for Jewish Life, Boltini Lounge, C, C, 12pm 10pm

Saturday Power Flow with Corrie Proksa Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 4pm, $12 Collective Meditation Ananda Liina Yoga & Meditation Center, U, 5pm

stage

food and drink

recreation

Market at the Square Lincoln Square Mall, U, 7am

Sensational Saturday Tasting Sun Singer Wine & Spirits, C, 12pm Half Price Happy Hour Emerald City Lounge, C, 5pm

Freestyle Ice Arena, C, 4:15pm Public Skate Ice Arena, C, 1:30pm, $4-$52.

mind/body/spirit

SUNDAY 3

M and M: Midrash and Meal The Hillel Foundation, The Margie K. and Louis N. Cohen Center for Jewish Life, C, 6pm

kids and families Family Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 1:15pm, $6-$12

community

Yoga Fundamentals Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 9am, $12 Yoga Institute of C-U museum exhibit Experienced Beginner IBEX: Search for the Edge Classes of the Solar System BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute William M. Staerkel Plan- of C-U, U, 9:45am, $14 etarium, C, 8pm Yoga Institute of C-U Amazing Stargazing Introduction Classes William M. Staerkel Plan- BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute etarium, C, 7pm, of C-U, U, $3-$5 11:30am, $14

live music Live Jazz with Panache Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 7pm Dennis Stroughmatt’s Honky Tonk Circus CD Release Party Iron Post, U, 7pm, $5

open mic Open Mic Nite Phoenix, C, 7pm

BellyDance Mirage! Memphis on Main, C, 8pm Drag Show Chester Street, C, 10pm, $4

campus activities

game-playing Big Dave’s Trivia Night Cowboy Monkey, C, 7pm Trivia Night The Blind Pig Brewery, C, 7pm

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JUNE 30 - JULY 6, 2011

mind/body/spirit

Slow Flow Yoga Sundays with Luna Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 2pm, $12 Hatha Flow Yoga with Maggie Taylor Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 4pm, $12. Prenatal Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 5:30pm, $12

DJ Randall Ellison Chester Street, C, 9pm, $2 Eletro/Industrial Night Chester Street, C, 9pm, $2

miscellaneous The Zionist Lunch and Learn Cafe Sababa, C, 11:30am FriendShop Used Book Store Open Champaign Public Library, C, 1:30pm

classes and workshops Salsa Dance Lessons: Beginners Capoeira Academy, C, 6pm, $5 Salsa Dance Lessons: Intermediate/Advanced Capoeira Academy, C, 7:30pm, $5

food and drink Champagne Brunch with a Diva! Emerald City Lounge, C, 10am, $12 Sandy’s Bagel Brunch and Games The Hillel Foundation, The Margie K. and Louis N. Cohen Center for Jewish Life, C, 11am

MONDAY 4 live music One Dollar Wild Mondays Canopy Club, U, 10am Jesse Johnson Illini Union, U, 12pm

karaoke RockStarz Karaoke: Presented by 3L Entertainment Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 10pm

stage Monday Night Comedy Illini Union, U, 7pm

holidays Freedom Fest- Light Up the Lake! Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, Mahomet, 3pm, $1

recreation Freestyle Ice Arena, C, 4:30pm

campus activities Nutrition Walk In La Casa Cultural Latina, U, 5pm

game-playing Trivia Night Bentley’s Pub, C, 7:30pm Bingo Night Memphis on Main, C, 10pm

mind/body/spirit Yoga Fundamentals Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 12pm, $12 Yoga Institute of C-U Continuing Classes BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 3:45pm, $14

Hatha Flow Yoga with Grace Giorgio Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 4pm, $12 Tarot Reader Boltini Lounge, C, 6:30pm Restorative Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 7pm, $12 Yoga St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church and Campus Center, C, 7pm Prana Flow Yoga Living Yoga Center, U, 7:15pm, $15

classes and workshops

RockStarz Karaoke: Presented by 3L Entertainment The Corner Tavern, Monticello, 8pm Dragon Karaoke The Clark Bar, C, 9pm Rockstarz Karaoke Chester Street, C, 10pm

open mic Open Mic Night Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm

campus activities

Poetry Workshop Red Herring Coffeehouse, U, 7:30pm

TUESDAY 5 live music Alec Stern Illini Union, U, 12pm Blue Tuesdays - Presented by 3L Entertainment Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 7:30pm Dueling Guitars Jupiter’s II, C, 8pm The Piano Man Canopy Club, U, 9pm Ole #7 Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm

Revive, Restore, Relax: Weston Wellness Weston Residence Hall, C, 3pm Knitting Club and Glee The Hillel Foundatio, The Margie K. and Louis N. Cohen Center for Jewish Life, C, 7pm

game-playing Trivia Tuesdays Memphis on Main, C, 7pm

kids and families

Fairytale Ballet Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 12:15pm, $72 dance music Walk-in Storytime and CUATSALSA Latin Dance Creative Play Night Class Act, C, McKinley Presbyterian 2pm, Church and Foundation, $2 C, 9pm Raising Readers Rantoul Public Library, karaoke Rantoul, RockStarz Karaoke: Pre- 3:30pm sented by 3L EntertainWave Club Readers ment Rantoul Public Library, Bentley’s Pub, C, Rantoul, 10pm 4pm

Open July 4th: 2pm - 10pm Resume normal hours July 5th Drive Thru Open Till 9:45 Daily

buzz

food and drink

Rainbow Coffeehouse Etc. Coffee House, U, 6pm

Taco Tuesdays Emerald City Lounge, C, 5pm, $5

community

WEDNESDAY 6

Locals’ Night Po’ Boys, U, 4pm

live music

mind/body/spirit Open Yoga Practice Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 5:30am, $8 Hot Yoga Evolve Fitness Club, C, 12pm, $10 Hatha Flow Yoga with Maggie Taylor Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 12pm, $12 Yoga Institute of C-U 50+ Classes BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 10:30am, $14 Yoga Institute of C-U Advanced Yoga Classes BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 5:15pm, $14 Yoga Institute of C-U Experienced Beginner Classes BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 7:30pm, $14 Introduction to Meditation Ananda Liina Yoga & Meditation Center, U, 7:30pm

classes and workshops

Kirby Kaiser Illini Union, U, 12:00pm Donnie Heitler: Solo Piano Great Impasta, U, 6:00 pm Open Deck Night Radio Maria, C, 9pm

recreation Public Skate Ice Arena, C, 7:30pm, $4-$5.

campus activities Weekday Orthodox Minyan and Breakfast The Hillel Foundation, The Margie K. and Louis N. Cohen Center for Jewish Life, C, 7:30am

Astanga Yoga Living Yoga Center, U, 9am, $15 Yoga Institute of C-U Women’s Classes BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 9:15am, $14 Yoga Institute of C-U Introduction Classes BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 3:45pm, $14 Yoga and Meditation Club Class Asian American Cultural Center, U, 5pm Wellness Wednesday Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), C, 5:15pm Yoga Class Every Wednesday Ananda Liina Yoga & Meditation Center, U, 5:30pm Hatha Flow Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 5:45pm, $1 Candlelight Wednesdays with Luna Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 7pm, $12

DJ Tommy Williams Chester Street, C, 9pm, $2 DJ Randall Ellison Boltini Lounge, C, 9pm Old School Night Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm Wompdown Wednesdays: Chalice Mug Night! Canopy Club, U, 9pm, $1 I Love The ‘90s with DJ Mingram Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm

game-playing

dance music

kids and families

Tango Dancing Cowboy Monkey, C, 8pm Salsa Dancing Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm

Storyshop at the Branch Douglass Branch Library, C, miscellaneous 10:30am Wrestling Fan Club Cafe Ivrit Rantoul Public Library, Espresso Royale, U, 7pm Rantoul, 4pm

karaoke

Adult Pottery Class Boneyard Pottery, C, 9am, 6:30pm, $25 Real Computing Help Douglass Branch Library, C, 6pm CUATSALSA Intermediate Salsa Class McKinley Presbyterian Church and Foundation, C, 7:30pm, $30

Open Mic Comedy Night Memphis on Main, C, 9pm Open Mic Nite Phoenix, C, 9pm

RockStarz Karaoke: Presented by 3L Entertainment Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 9pm SuperStar Karaoke AnSun, C, 9pm

Pokemon Fan Club Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 5:30pm. CU64 Chess Club McKinley Presbyterian Church and Foundation, C, 7pm Euchre Po’ Boys, U, 7pm

seniors

classes and workshops

Senior Free Wii Days Phillips Recreation Center, U, 9am

Improv Workout Class Act, C, 6:30pm, $10 CUATSALSA Beginner Salsa Class mind/body/spirit McKinley Presbyterian Open Yoga Practice Church and Foundation, C, Amara & Arts,off. U, Champaign-Urbana. 7pm, $3 Get out.Yoga Sound open mic 5:30am, $8 CUATSALSA Advanced Writ ‘n Rhymed Poetry Yoga Fundamentals Salsa Classes Open Mic Amara Yoga & Arts, U, McKinley Presbyterian Women’s Resources Cen4pm, Church and Foundation, C, ter, C, 8:30pm $12 8:30pm, $3

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1 Bedroom 901 W. Springfield, U $ 570 911 W. Springfield, U $ 525-590 1004 W. Springfield, U $ 495

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES

March 21-April 19)

When astronaut Buzz Aldrin flew to the moon and back on the spacecraft Apollo 11 in 1969, he was paid less than $8 a day. That has to stand as one of the most flagrant cases of underpaid labor ever -- far worse than what you’ve had to endure in your career. I suggest you keep Aldrin’s story in mind during the next six months as you meditate steadily on the future of your relationship with making money. Hopefully it will help keep you in an amused and spacious and philosophical frame of mind -- which is the best possible attitude to have as you scheme and dream about your financial master plan for the years ahead.

TAURUS

April 20-May 20

After meditating on your omens for the rest of 2011, I’ve picked out the guiding words that best suit your needs. They’re from mythologist Joseph Campbell: “If you can see your path laid out in front of you step by step, you know it’s not your path. Your own path you make with every step you take. That’s why it’s your path.” Now here’s a corollary from poet Antonio Machado: “Wanderer, your footsteps are the road, nothing more; there is no road -- you make the road by walking. Turning to look behind, you see the path you will never travel again.”

GEMINI

May 21-June 20

CANCER

June 21-July 22

Emma Goldman (1869-1940) was a charismatic activist whose writing and speeches had a big impact on leftist politics in the first half of the 20th century. Unlike some of her fellow travelers, she wasn’t a dour, dogmatic proselytizer. She championed a kind of liberation that celebrated beauty and joy. “If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be in your revolution,” she is alleged to have told a sourpuss colleague. As you contemplate the radical transformations you might like to cultivate in your own sphere during the coming months, Gemini, I suggest you adopt a similar attitude. Make sure your uprisings include pleasurable, even humorous elements. Have some fun with your metamorphoses.

A while back I asked my readers to propose a new name for your astrological sign. “Cancer” has a bit of a negative connotation, after all. The two ideas that most captivated my imagination were “Gateway” and “Fount.” I probably won’t be able to convince the astrological community to permanently adopt either of these uplifting designations, but I encourage you to try out them out to see how they feel. This is a good time to experiment: For the next 12 months, you will have substantial potential to embody the highest meanings of both “Gateway” and “Fount.”

LEO

July 23-Aug. 22

The year’s half over, Leo. Let’s talk about what you want to make happen in the next six months. My analysis of the astrological omens suggests that it’ll be an excellent time to formulate a long-term master plan and outline in detail what you will need to carry it out. For inspiration, read this pep talk from philosopher Jonathan Zap: “An extremely effective and grounded magical practice is to identify your big dreams, the missions you really need to accomplish in this lifetime. The test of a big dream comes from asking yourself, ‘Will I remember this well on my death bed?’ If you have a big dream, you will probably find that to accomplish it will require a minimum of two hours of devoted activity per day.”

VIRGO

Aug. 23-Sept. 22

“The passion to explore is at the heart of being human,” said Carl Sagan. “This impulse -- to go, to see, to know -- has found expression in every culture.” But Steven Dutch, a professor at the University of Wisconsin, disagrees. He says there’ve been lots of societies that have had little interest in exploration. Africans never discovered Madagascar or the Cape Verde archipelago, for example. Few Asian cultures probed far and wide. During a thousand years of history, ancient Romans ignored Russia, Scandinavia, and the Baltic, and made only minimal forays to India and China. Where do you 14

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personally fit on the scale of the human exploratory urge? Regardless of what you’ve done in the past, I bet you’ll be on the move in the coming months. Your hunger for novelty and unfamiliarity should be waxing.

LIBRA

jonesin’

by Matt Jones

“That’s So Money”—leaving a paper trail.

Sept. 23-Oct. 22

In the coming months, it’s likely you will experience more action than usual -- some of it quite expansive -in your astrological eighth house. Traditional astrologers call this the sphere of sex, drugs, and rock and roll, but I refer to it as the realm of deep connection, altered states of awareness, and lyrical interludes that educate and enrich your emotional intelligence. Are you ready to have your habit mind rewired, your certainties reworked, and your pleasures reconfigured?

SCORPIO

Oct. 23-Nov. 21

SAGITTARIUS

Nov. 22-Dec. 21

CAPRICORN

Dec. 22-Jan. 19

I hope that in the first half of 2011 you have been doing some devoted work on tidying up the messy old karma that had been interfering with the free flow of grace into your intimate relationships. If there’s still work to be done on that noble task, throw yourself into it now. The renaissance of togetherness is due to begin soon and last for many months. You don’t want any lingering ignorance, self-deceit, or lack of compassion to gum it up.

In 1498, Leonardo da Vinci completed the mural known as “The Last Supper.” Nineteen years later, the paint had begun to flake off, and by 1556 Leonardo’s biographer considered the whole thing to be “ruined.” Over the centuries, further deterioration occurred, even as many experts tried to restore and repair it. The most recent reclamation project, finished in 1999, lasted more than two decades. I hope that in the coming months, Sagittarius, you will show a similar dedication to the high art of regeneration. Please work long and hard on bringing vitality back into what has fallen into decay or stagnancy.

In a horoscope last year, I asked you whether you ever obsessed on your longing to such a degree that you missed opportunities to actually satisfy your longing. In response, a reader named John G. sent me the following corrective message: “We Capricorns comprehend the futility of too much longing. We understand it can be a phantasm that gets in the way of real accomplishment. It’s like a telephone that keeps ringing somewhere but can’t be found. We don’t waste energy on dreamy feelings that may or may not be satisfied, since that energy is so much better funneled into mastering the details that will bring us useful rewards.” I’m here to tell you, Capricorn, that the coming months will be an excellent time to make use of the Capricornian capacities John G. describes.

AQUARIUS

Jan. 20-Feb. 18

“Truth is, everybody is going to hurt you,” sang Bob Marley. “You just gotta find the ones worth suffering for.” How are you doing on that score, Aquarius? Have you been discerning in picking out allies whose value to you is so high that you’re willing to deal with their moments of unconsciousness? Have you created a family and community that bless you far more than they drain you? The next ten months will be an excellent time to concentrate on refining this part of your life.

PISCES

Feb. 19-March 20

Any minute now, you might start learning at a faster rate than you have since 2000. Any day now, you will be less bored than you have been since 2006, and any week now you will be expressing more spontaneity than you have since early 2010. Any month now, Pisces, you will find yourself able to access more of your visionary intelligence than you have since maybe 2007. What does it all mean? You may not feel an amazing, spectacular, extraordinary degree of personal unity tomorrow, but you will soon begin building toward that happy state. By December I bet you’ll be enjoying an unprecedented amount of it.

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Across 1 Jumbo-sized 6 Cinnamon-covered snacks 13 He was found in a spider hole 14 It’s shown with a rolled-up sleeve 15 Deodorant options 16 Plant used in food coloring 17 Former domestic carrier 18 Streamlined 19 Without a gosh-dang thing on 25 Added boost 26 ___ noire 27 Actor who played himself in “Zombieland” 29 Give off 30 Comparable to 31 Interior designer’s concern 33 Standing upright 38 Prolific science fiction author Isaac 44 Palindromic fashion mag 45 Substance that may be donated 49 Get ready (for) 50 Highest point 51 Chewy fried seafood dish 53 Job that determines chicken genders 55 “Hungry” board game animal 56 Put complete faith in 59 “Is it bigger than a breadbox?” asker

61 Speak haltingly 62 How some words are best left 63 It’s on the mast 64 Nobel Prize-winning physicist Bohr

Down 1 Like interplanetary travel 2 “Sounds fun” response 3 Deck out 4 Palindromic woman’s name 5 Symbols after brand names 6 Hoops group until 2009 7 Solo on the big screen 8 Coffee dispensers 9 Less phony 10 Like movies for “mature audiences” 11 Sandinista leader Daniel 12 Robinson of R&B fame 13 “What’re you gonna do about it?” 15 Got the genie out of the lamp 20 “This is only a test” gp. 21 Spectra maker 22 Airline in Holland 23 Tahiti, par exemple 24 Ethnomusicologist’s deg., maybe 28 Exploit 32 Aries, e.g. 34 Revenge tactic 35 Punctuation that lets you trail off

36 Gave a round of applause 37 Kind of muscle 39 ___ fly (baseball play) 40 Dublin’s country, in the Olympics 41 Blood vessel imaging machine 42 ___-pah bands 43 Beetles and Rabbits, e.g. 45 Most vile 46 Words before “interpretation” or “the public” 47 Like batters in the on-deck circle 48 Puts forth effort 52 “One of ___ days...” 54 Trebek’s “High Rollers” co-star Lee 57 Six, in Italy 58 Carson Daly’s former MTV show 59 Piece 60 Start for sex or corn

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DOIN’ IT WELL

JUNE 30 - JULY 6, 2011

BY JO SANGER AND ROSS WANTLAND

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heating occurs when someone is pursuing a relationship without the knowledge or consent of their exclusive partner. Relationships are often agreements and “promises” with one another. When we’re in a relationship with another person — unless otherwise defined — we are often committing to an implied or perhaps explicit monogamy. But sometimes, one or both partners break that promise and go outside of the relationship for sexual and intimate fulfillment. This week, Doin’ It Well explores the complex topic of cheating. WHY THEY DO IT

Of course, each situation is different; everyone has their own ideas about what causes cheating in romantic relationships. It might be the thrill or “rush” that cheating provides. Another motivation could be idealization of the partner you’re cheating with: they always want sex; you never fight; the “relationship” is intense, but easy-going; and you don’t feel all the pressures and worries of a longer-term relationship. And perhaps a person in a committed relationship doesn’t actually want to be and wants to still “play the field.” Research shows that predictors of infidelity list problems within the primary relationship and degree of commitment (satisfied, fewer alternatives, invested in relationship) as factors. In addition,

Exploring Infidelity

motivation to cheat on a primary partner can be based on desire for variety, sexual dissatisfaction, feeling neglected or opportunity. Sexual attraction is often a reported motive, followed by absence of a primary partner. Sometimes, revenge or hostility because of being wronged in the relationship is listed as a reason to cheat. Interestingly, there are few gender differences given for the reasons people go outside of their relationship for sex. EXPECTATIONS

Yet another aspect of seeking intimacy outside of your relationship can be about the unfair expectations we have about our partners, about relationships or about sex. We might expect that foreplay — and the intense arousal response — will always be as long and romantic as it was in the beginning of a relationship. We might expect that we will never find another person sexually or romantically attractive (or that our partner won’t, either). We might expect that regardless of work or family stress, our partners will shower us with attention and romance. We might have an unrealistic idea of how our partner’s looks will (not) change over time. The list goes on and on. Regardless of the circumstances, we hear some common justifications for cheating. Sometimes just as large an issue as these circumstantial expectations is the “cheater’s” internal

desire to be wanted, cared for or soothed. Blogger Hugo Schwyzer, who has written insightfully on the issue of men and cheating, says that we have to “get past that adolescent hunger for affirmation, that insatiable longing to know what they don’t need to know.” When this insecurity is the root — and it often is underneath the surface expectations for hotter sex and hotter partners — we have to look at that empty hole we’re trying to fill to understand how and whether our desires should be satiated. If we can understand these motivations and, perhaps, some of the loss we experience when they can’t be met, it can remove some of the power they have. It can also open the door for us to identify the reasons we enjoy the relationship, our partner and our sex lives — or why we need to end the relationship. This awareness can also point us in the right direction of where to make improvements if maintaining the relationship is something we desire. BE RESPONSIBLE

Most people agree that cheating on a partner is wrong, but often, the person being cheated on blames themselves or receives criticism from others, as if they caused their partner to cheat. Jo has heard both male and female students say things like, “Women do things to make men cheat,” and “You have to keep your partner satisfied, or else

they’ll get satisfied from someone else.” Both of these comments falsely assume that we can control another’s actions. In reality, the only person who can decide or determine if they will cheat on their partner is that person. Society also plays into gender stereotyping by reinforcing the idea that men are wired differently or need sex more than women. This can lead to an acceptance of cheating behavior for men. But women have always had affairs, too. Recent studies show two interesting things: infidelity among women is on the rise, and they are better at hiding it — probably because their sex lives are judged more harshly! (Can you imagine a female politician explaining her infidelities on national television while her husband stands by her in loving support?) Whether we’re in an exclusive or an open relationship, respecting our partners and the “agreement” we have with them means that we have to be honest with ourselves and them. This honesty might mean more work, it might mean parting ways, or it might just lead to conversations that strengthen the relationship, our enjoyment and our sex lives! Check out Doin’ It Well next week as we explore the art of pillow talk. Send Jo and Ross your buzz at buzzdoinitwell@ yahoo.com.

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by MICHAEL COULTER

Sales fail Why are salesmen always so impolite? My favorite part of the song “Psycho Killer” by the Talking Heads is the part where the guy says, “I hate people when they’re not polite.” I totally hate that, too. I’m not necessarily prepared to actually become a psycho killer and off everyone who isn’t polite, but on the other hand, it’s probably not the worst reason ever to take a life. Either way, it’s really just better to be nice to people, particularly if you’re trying to sell them something. I read a recent survey that talked about how all this rudeness is starting to really piss people off. Apparently, people would just rather not do busi-

attempt to breathe through their nose instead of their mouth. After that, I’ll really start to act condescending to them. “Yes, salesperson, I know I’m a complete idiot for not getting that three-year extended warranty for a Weed Eater. It’s just that the freaking thing only costs about a hundred bucks to begin with, and you want me to spend another fifty bucks on something I’m never going to use. Oh, sure, I’ve heard a ton of people say to get every extended warranty you have a chance to because it always pays off. Oh, wait — I’ve never heard anyone say that. Oh, yeah, kiss my ass and stop badgering about the freaking warranty already.” “I said I don’t want it, so let it go. Holy crap. Hold on. Is this of equip“It’s just that the freaking thing only costs about piece ment I’m about to a hundred bucks to begin with, and you want me buy really terrible? It must be if you’re to spend another fifty bucks on something I’m pushing that freaking warranty so never going to use. Oh, sure, I’ve heard a ton of hard. Why are you people say to get every extended warranty you trying to sell me have a chance to because it always pays off. Oh, a piece of crap? Bring out the good wait — I’ve never heard anyone say that.” stuff that doesn’t require an extendness with businesses that aren’t nice to them. Of ed warranty and that will at least last until I get the people surveyed, 69% said that if a company it out to the car. Dipshit.” doesn’t treat them with respect, they would take By this point of the transaction, at least one (and their money somewhere else. It makes sense. I probably both) of us is beginning to cry, and it can only assume the other 31% of people are into becomes quite apparent that this sale is just not that sort of thing and enjoy being crapped on with going to work out. We’ve both wasted a lot of stunning regularity. time. They don’t have my money, and I don’t have 60% of those people who have had enough also the product I came in for. It’s really no way to run said they would tell all their friends about how they a railroad. If we were all just a little nicer, things were treated. Normally, I hate a tattletale, but in this would work out a whole lot better. case, I think it’s fine. I would want one of my friends I’m sure some of it is due to people not liking to let me know if a business was rude to its cus- their jobs to begin with. I’m sure some of it is also tomers so I wouldn’t have to waste my time finding sometimes due to someone just having a bad day. out on my own. “Oh yeah, did that guy slap you in Still, a lot of the rudeness just seems like it’s for the face and call you a moron and piss in your shoe the sake of being rude. You would think that even before he tried to sell you a vacuum? He totally did if the salesperson couldn’t figure out the right that to me, too. I probably should have told you they way to act that the company owner would show them very quickly. I guess nobody wants money were a little rude in that store.” I have noticed that salespeople aren’t especially that much anymore. Otherwise, none of it makes civil as much as they used to be. I must admit I much sense at all. respect the fine people out there who have the There’s really just no reason to be rude with anygood sense to just walk away from a rude sales- one, whether you’re a really smart salesperson, person and let their money speak for them. Sadly, a customer or just a person on the street. It’s not I’m just physically unable to do the smart thing that hard to be polite, and it makes everything in that situation. go a whole lot smoother. This should be doubly My initial reaction is to fight fire with fire. If they true when you’re trying to get someone to buy want to have a little contest to see who can be the something from you. A person really doesn’t have bigger rat bastard, I’m more than happy to step to be a freaking Rhodes scholar to figure it out. I up to the plate. Deep in my heart, I know it’s not don’t know — maybe the salespeople really are all really the smart play to be a dick back to a sales- smarter than the customers. They probably know person, but I really feel like sometimes they have we already have way too much stuff and are just it coming. If they get rude with me, I’ll initially ask trying to save us a couple of dollars by acting like them to wipe that smart look off their face and a pain in the ass. 16

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