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monday 29 Reality Illinois Skating Party Don’t miss this free skating party for middle school and high school students at Skateland. The first 75 people to bring a tobacco ad, homemade tobacco poster (in color), or a Quit Kit bag to support someone who is quitting will receive free admission.

the217.com Food: Look for recipes for your New Years party on Monday. On Friday, find a cure for your New Years Day hang-over.

Art: Find out how 2009 is shaping up for literature.

Movies: Review of Slumdog Millionaire up on Saturday.

Community: New Years Eve Outfits

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Kwanzaa Celebration

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Hot 105.5 Post X-Mas Bash

New Year’s at 88

Christmas may be over, but it’s never too late to celebrate! This party at the Canopy Club kicks off at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 with a student ID.

Don’t miss the first-ever New Year’s celebration at 88 Broadway. Festivities will take place at this dueling piano bar from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Join in a pledge to build and develop our community, our schools and our families at this annual community potluck celebration at the Douglass Branch Library beginning at 6 p.m. Dawn Blackman of Motherlands Multicultural Resource Center will share insights on how to develop into a strong and productive person.

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UI Women’s Basketball vs. Wisconsin

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The Piano Man

Catch this blues act at the Embassy Tavern at 5:30 p.m. You must be 18 to enter, and there’s no cover charge.

If you missed his New Year’s show, now’s your chance to sing along to all your favorite hits as The Piano Man takes the stage at the Canopy Club. This free show starts at 9 p.m.

Football isn’t the only sport happening on New Year’s Day. The women’s basketball team takes on Wisconsin at Assembly Hall at 7 p.m.

e d i t o r ’ s n o t e by Stephanie Prather Wow, did this year fly by. It seems like just yesterday when I was sitting down at my new desk in the buzz office to write my first Editor’s Note. It was the beginning of 2008 and the year showed so much promise, but little did I know what was in store for me. This year, both personally and professionally, I met challenges that I had not anticipated. If you had told me on January 1, 2008 what challenges would lie ahead I might have ran for the hills and hid in a bunker all year long. But that, of course, is how life goes. The good news is that I made it out alive and well. www.the217.com

Apart from the challenges, I will truly look back on 2008 with fond memories. First and foremost, I want to thank the readers. Without you this magazine is nothing. If there is one thing I learned this year it is that community journalism is a process. So thank you to everyone who has made their voice heard this year. Your feedback has made the magazine infinitely better. In 2008 I have also had the privilege to work with all members of the buzz staff, including those who are still with us and those who have gone on to bigger and better things. Thank you to everyone on the staff — the writers, editors, photographers, designers, copy editors, and the217.com staffers — for making the magazine the best it could be

both in print and online. We won two national awards, for crying out loud. You guys rock. I know you will all go on to accomplish great things. You will be glad to know that I am leaving you, faithful readers, in capable hands. Tommy Trafton, the current buzz music editor, will be taking over my post as Editor in Chief. I have every confidence that 2009 will be the best year yet at buzz. I’m not sure what 2009 has in store for me, but I do know that I will resolve to apply everything I’ve learned this year to the next. With every story written in the past year I have become more and more appreciative of all the cultural resources available to the people in this community. So, Champaign-Urbana, thanks for everything. I will be seeing you around.

Russell Dietrich Roommate GRIPES 1. Roommates: They’ll fart in your room, leave food junk in the sink, and turn the heat down to 62 degrees so you’re able to make snowmen in your room. And if that ain’t bad enough; they stink! 2. Not working at the Buzz: You guys got those little bin drawers with your names on it. Goodness, it makes me jealous. 3. Over-hyped Ice Storms: I’ve seen icier.

Matt Harlan Art Director Likes 1. Sarcastic Likes: They’re great. No really, they’re really great. 2. My roommates!: Sometimes it’s comforting to know that that your roommates will be watching out for you. For example, calling the gas company at the faintest odor of natural gas, forcing you to stand on the street for 30 minutes, despite the whole thing being a figment of their olefactor imagination. Or (second example) when they date the same girl that you like to find out if she is “good enough for you.” 3. When I can count the temperature on one hand: How convenient. It usually requires me taking off my shoes.

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Host with the Most Planning the Perfect New Year’s Eve party by Anne Koval It’s almost midnight. With a party popper in one hand and glass of champagne in the other, a new year is just minutes away. Where you are and who you’re with while counting down those last ten seconds can make or break your New Year’s Eve. So if you’ve taken on the task of hosting a New Year’s party, follow these party tips to ensure that you and your guests are celebrating in style when the clock strikes midnight:

Invitations:

Timing is key. According to Sarah Vargo, an event planner in Chicago, invitations for larger parties should be sent out at least a month in advance, but smaller, apartment-type parties should use Facebook at least two weeks ahead of time. “The internet keeps the cost of the invitations low, so you can spend more money on the party, and you are able to keep track who can attend and who can’t,” she said. Vargo suggests using an Evite, an invitation sent online via email, if you want to be more creative in the design of your invitation.

Decorations and Party Favors:

Think cliché: party poppers, metallic blow outs, silver bead necklaces, foil hats, glitter tiaras and

noise makers. Party stores often sell themed novelty or decoration packages for holiday parties. Decorations include “Happy New Year’s” banners, beaded door danglers, confetti mix to lie on tables and themed tableware, like plastic martini glasses. According to Kathy Cantillon, store manager of Factory Card and Party Outlet in Champaign, the packages range from small parties of ten people to larger parties of thirty people and over. “You can buy a color scheme to match the theme of your party,” she said.

Appetizers:

Celebrating with champagne will require a good amount of carbs on the appetizer table. “Bread and crackers with a lot of cheese helps absorb alcohol,” said Michael Camerer of Michael’s Catering in Champaign. Camerer relies on a southern tradition to bring good luck for the New Year: black eyed peas. He also suggests starting with “munchies” for the beginning of the night, like chips and salsa, and finishing with solid foods, like pizza, towards the end of the night. “You should always be bringing out food periodically,” he said.

Desserts: Before the New Year’s Eve resolution of losing ten pounds sets in, desserts should have a special place reserved on the table for your guests. By New Year’s Eve, holiday cookies are already overdone. Camerer believes in dipping, speciﬁcally in chocolate dipping. “Apple wedges, strawberries, marshmallows and small slices of pound cake are perfect for dipping,” he said.

Drinks:

Brianna Erdmier, a bartender at Kam’s, recommends Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante as the drink of the night. Erdmier says the sparkling wine is “sweet and fruity, and compliments desserts well.” The celebration doesn’t have to be in a wine glass, however. “For New Year’s Eve, offer sweet ﬂavored shots, like buttery nipple shots,” she said. The buttery nipple usually consists of one ounce Bailey’s Irish Cream and one ounce Butterscotch Schnapps. The shots are only the previews; the party punch is the main attraction. “Any typical party punch with juice and sherbet can be spiked with vanilla vodka or white rum and taste delicious,” she said.

Closing time Say goodbye to Bar Giuliani by Michell Eloy The colorful assortment of gellato that once greeted customers as they entered Bar Giuliani on Green Street is nowhere to be seen. All but the chocolate Ghirardelli mocha ﬂavoring has been packed away. The shelves are empty, the pastries gone. After ﬁve years of business, Bar Giuliani has closed its doors to the CU community. Gary Dicicco, the comanager of Bar Giuliani, said the bad economy and rising lease prices played a role in the demise of many

students’ go-to study cafe, and the news of its closing has been greeted with a somber response. “Everyone is really, really sad to see us go,” said Dicicco. “A lot of people come in here to study. They think we have the best study place on campus, and they really thought we had the best coffee to go along with it.” “The quality will be missing,” said Nick Kohout, a past barista at Bar Giuliani. “We were the best coffee

From all of us at the Corkscrew, we’d like to extend our sincerest Thank You for making 2008 such a great year! We’ll see you in 2009! Happy Holidays and stay safe.

in town. Or at least we tried to be. That was our main goal, to make the coffee as best we could.” Though Dicicco said there are no plans to re-open or relocate Bar Giuliani in the near future, he said he would consider doing so if the opportunity presented itself. But for now, students and CU residents alike will no longer be able to enjoy free wi-ﬁ over a steaming cup of coffee or a chocolate mocha. The community will have to get its caffeine ﬁx somewhere else.

Plum pudding A tradition that’s worth the wait by Kimberly Callaghan When the holiday season roles around, traditions become stronger than ever. A huge part of the celebrations revolve around food with families preparing the same dishes every year. Often times, one of those recipes is plum pudding. Plum pudding originated in England during the 15th century and has made its way to a staple of American holiday traditions. Oddly, plum pudding was not typically a holiday treat. It originally fell into a category of minced pies, which combined meats, fruits and vegetables into one large mold. Novelists may have contributed to making plum pudding a must around the holidays. Surprising to some, plums are not an ingredient. The use of this term comes from the 16th century when it was used to reference any dried fruit. In its contemporary form, meat is no longer used in preparation and has been replaced by suet, a hard fat that is often used in cooking. Besides this cohesive agent, dried fruits, citrus peels, spices, sugar and liquor are used. Because of the diversity of ingredients, families have come to develop their own recipes. In England, an entire day is devoted to preparing plum puddings called Stir-up Day, with the belief that if each family member stirred the batter, they would receive good luck. For further good fortune, a charm could be added before steaming to bring luck to whomever ﬁnds it while eating. Stir-up Day takes place at the beginning of winter. Plum pudding needs at least a month to sit before it is ready to eat. Sometimes, people take the holiday season to make their plum puddings for the following year, as yes, these puddings can last that long.

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Make a child’s day Volunteer at the Crisis Nursery this holiday season by Elizabeth Lardizabal and Katie Shea The holiday season is a time to celebrate, but for some families in CU, celebrations are put on hold. The Crisis Nursery, located at 1309 W. Hill St. in Urbana, serves as a safe haven for children whose families are going through traumatic life situations. This winter, the center is ready to help families through the holidays. “I think that holidays can be stressful, and it’s a time when emotions can be high,” said Kim Gollings, volunteer coordinator at the Crisis Nursery. “It’s challenging for a lot of families.” On the Web site, the Crisis Nursery’s mission statement is written clearly for families to see:

“The Crisis Nursery is committed to creating an island of safety dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect through the provision of emergency intervention, respite care and support to families in crisis.” The Nursery offers a “respite” or a “break” to families that may need to take care of crises in their lives, said Gollings. Parents can bring their children to the center while they run errands or take care of other personal situations. Every situation is considered, she said. The number of full-time staff is small — only about 10 people, however there are a few part-time people and hundreds of volunteers, Diane Ballegger, board member for the Nursery, said. “We have quite a few families who have tragic things going on,” said Gollings. “We have a mom going through chemotherapy. We have a family whose grandma is taking care of them because their parents were killed in car accident about a year ago.” Despite these life-changing events, the Nursery still tries to spread holiday cheer throughout the month of December. It sponsors a holiday “adopt-a-family” program, where one family adopts another family from the nursery. There is also something special for the children.

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“We always try to make sure that during the Christmas season and Christmas day, we’re well stocked on gifts,” Gollings said. “Santa can come here if we happen to have any children over night.” It also hosts an annual Holiday Shop fundraiser at Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana. Volunteers helped children 12-years-old and younger shop for their family members so that their parents would not know what they would be receiving for the holidays this year. While the non-profit organization strives to provide service to the community, the recent economic recession has affected the amount of funding it receives. Because of budget cuts, organizations that once funded the Crisis Nursery can no longer provide grants, Gollings said. The recession has also impacted donations from the community. This holiday season is the perfect time for students and community members to help the Crisis Nursery fulfill its mission. Even small donations can make a difference, said Gollings. The center welcomes donations of items such as formula, diapers, and kid friendly snacks and meals. Volunteers are also encouraged to work at the Nursery. “I think volunteering is very important. You get to see what it’s like on the other side of a situation.”

Carol Sung, a volunteer, said. “I think you learn more from the people you’re helping than they learn from you.” While the holiday season can prove to be a difficult time for both workers and families at the Nursery, Gollings said that she tries to remember what would happen if the Nursery wasn’t there to help. The Crisis Nursery’s mission comes alive in its perseverance to give children and their families a place to find shelter from the harsh challenges of life. “We are a place for families to bring their children to make sure that they’re safe with no judgments,” she said. “We believe asking for help is a sign of strength, and we’re going to keep our doors open all the time in case you need us.”

Llamas for Hanukkah, Chickens for Christmas by Emma Hunter We’ve all gotten them — presents you just don’t want, like that weird handmade jewelry set from your neighbor or that new pair of holiday socks from your family friends (though secretly, I really do enjoy them). This year, whether it’s for holidays, birthdays or even a bar mitzvah, instead of giving someone a gift they might not want, you can decide to give something that’s good for the whole world — you can give the gift of sustainability from Heifer International. Heifer International is a non-profit organization that focuses on humanitarian assistance and sustainable development, specializing

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in providing livestock and related services to limited-resource families worldwide. Their mission is to help low-income families around the world by giving them an animal (or group of animals) that can help build a sustainable source of income. Heifer International offers many different gift ideas, ranging from animals (including a flock of chicks, a sheep, a llama and more) to honeybees, trees and their specialty baskets (which usually involve at least two different animals and either trees or honeybees). For instance, one gift from you to these families could be a water buffalo — these animals provide

draft power for planting rice and potatoes, milk for protein, and manure for fertilizer and fuel. They are also easy to manage, because they graze on course grasses and other plants not suitable for harvest. A gift of one water buffalo costs $250, but you can also purchase shares of a water buffalo for $25 each. This way, you and your family and friends can each chip in a little bit and buy a gift that will help lead a hungry family out of poverty, while giving you the satisfaction of giving a gift of sustainability to the world. Heifer International’s catalogue usually only comes to my door around the winter holidays, but

this is really a great gift for any time of year. Heifer International is always accepting donations; you can pick out an animal specifically, or just donate to the fund and let their team pick out an animal (or a share in one) for you. This year, my family will be receiving holiday cards with pictures of the honeybees that I am donating in my family’s name. A gift like this truly keeps on giving. Whether it’s for your hipster friends who don’t like capitalism or for your mom, choose to donate to Heifer International this year, and be a part of something bigger than pointless gifts for the holidays. Make a difference in the life of someone in need.

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Where to go for a good show on New Year’s Eve by Amanda Shively

ith the rich musical tradition of the CU area, one would be lucky to spend the night in either town celebrating the coming of a new year. From the singa-long celebration of Piano Man at the Canopy Club to the worldly traditions of Big Grove Zydeco and Mhondoro Rhythm Success at the Iron Post, there is something to be found for the musical taste of just about anyone looking to spend an evening out on the town. Let buzz suggest four different ways to musically ring in the New Year in CU.

The Highdive 51 Main St., Champaign If anyone knows how to start a new year off right, it would have to be DJ Delayney, also known as Douglas Layne, the Co-CEO of Power n Soul Pro and a local regular on the turntables.

Delayney, along with DJ Kosmos will be pumping up the crowd at the Highdive’s New Year’s Eve celebration, which promises party favors, 500 balloons, a champagne toast at midnight and all around good times. With the combination of two DJs and an excellent downtown Champaign location, one would be hard-pressed to find a better location to dance through the end of 2008 and into a new year.

The Iron Post 120 S. Race St., Urbana If you’re looking to fulfill a different musical niche on New Year’s Eve, look no further than the Iron Post with the worldly combination of Mhondoro Rhythm Success and Big Grove Zydeco. Both Champaign-based acts integrate a number of traditional Western instruments with the less-familiar sounds of everything from the

South American charango to the Zimbabwean mbira. Whether you want to dance to the rhythms, or sit back and take it all in, make 2009 the year you finally embrace the resolution to expand your musical horizons and check out the Iron Post for your solution.

Canopy Club 708 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana For the last several months, students and residents of CU alike have been entertained each Tuesday night by the musical styling of Piano Man. The moniker of Sangamon member, Shay Thiele, Piano Man has everything you could want from a celebration. Playing songs from a wide spectrum of genres, as well as the requests of audience members, Piano Man exudes the power of having a personal, interactive jukebox. Rather than spending the evening attempting

to entertain with a pre-made mix CD, take in the experience live as Canopy Club hosts the local sensation for a New Year’s Eve celebration.

Cowboy Monkey 6 Taylor St., Champaign What better way is there to kick off 2009 than with the soaring harmonies and catchy hooks of CU favorites Elsinore? Fresh off of an East Coast run that is certain to have gained the band the cross-country following they deserve, the men of Elsinore will ring in the New Year at Cowboy Monkey joined by a captivating set of tunes ... and hopefully you. With a four band bill that offers not only the aforementioned Elsinore, but also the varied musical techniques of Vvvvv, Common Loon and Greycoats, there is something to be found for anyone craving a bit of rock at the Cowboy Monkey.

c u s o u n d r e v i e w by Mike Ingram

Drink away your recession fears at these NYE parties! After a bit of confusion last week as to just how much time last week’s column would cover, (THIS one spans two weeks), and some quick cuts and edits, I’m back on track. One more column in 2008. Argh. Good grief. This issue will drop, (an industry term, or from a rap song, I think), on Dec. 26, which is not nearly the shopping frenzy that the day after Thanksgiving is, but nonetheless if you venture into the retail world, be sure to pick up some half-price calendars while returning the socks and sweaters. The evening of the 26th, though, will offer you a respite from shopping hell and/or family time in the form of various bars and live shows — a veritable cornucopia of excuses to get out. The Iron Post wins the early prize by offering up the Boneyard Jazz Quintet during happy hour, (5-7 p.m.), with no cover charge. The Canopy Club waits until 8 p.m. to kick off a $5 rock show featuring Roberta Sparrow, Skeptik and more. Back at the Iron Post, the setting will morph from

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jazz to blues, as the Kilborn Alley Blues Band sets up and starts things at 9 p.m. with a $4 cover. Cowboy Monkey will host the Brat Pack in what is sure to be a night packed with lots of folks and lots of ’80s hits starting at 10 p.m. for $7. The big story for the weekend, though, is the show at Cowboy Monkey the following night. By the time the column is out, you might be hearing rumors of what is happening on Saturday night, and yes, they’re true. Get yourself to Cowboy Monkey on Saturday to catch a very special show from one of the biggest bands in the history of the CU music scene. No, not REO Speedwagon. Rhymes with scrum ... Just in case you missed it in last week’s column, your regularly scheduled open mic night at CM will be preempted this week by a Darling Disarm reunion show, (Kayla Brown returns from Nashville, and bassist Tyler Bundy makes his way from Boston). The show starts at 9:30 p.m. and also features 60% of former CU great, Temple of Low Men, in an acoustic set, Dawna Nelson and Josh Quirk, and more. There is a $5 cover, and I play(ed) in Darling Disarm, so this paragraph is really just self-serving. New Year’s Eve proper is, of course, packed with options as each bar tries to score your booze

money and lost inhibitions. Boltini is gunning hard for the hip-hop/soul fans by putting DJ Belly and DJ LEGTWO in the front window for the night. The two will trade off and tag-team and all of the things that good DJs do starting at 9 p.m. The night carries no cover charge, (which means no dramatically increased price once places start filling up, hopefully), though it seems some booth reserving can be done by calling ahead. Seven Saints is thinking outside the box this NYE by offering up a prohibition era-themed night. There will be period-appropriate music, drink specials, and you’re encouraged to throw on an outfit that you might’ve worn back then, if you feel so inclined. So, if the speakeasy atmosphere seems like fun to you, show up around 9 p.m. No cover. The Canopy Club is putting NYE in the hands of its popular Tuesday night attraction, the Piano Man, who will play all night starting at 9 p.m. Five bucks gets you in the door, and the $3 Long Island special from Tuesday will carry over, along with $1 slices of pizza. There will be party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Soma and the Highdive are both packing hot DJs for NYE, it just happens that they’re the same DJs. You’ll likely see DJ Delayney and DJ Kosmo loading

and unloading lots of vinyl that night. But know that either place you go, the music will be great. Cowboy Monkey is going with a rock show again this year, (and seems to be the only place doing so this time around), after previous years featuring mega shows like Headlights and Lorenzo Goetz. This year will be anchored by Elsinore, who will return from a short tour with Minneapolis band Greycoats, who will also play the show. Locals Common Loon and Vvvvv are also scheduled to play, with tickets priced at $20 in advance. The show kicks off at 9 p.m. Once you’ve recovered from NYE, it’ll be a whole new world full of resolutions to neglect, people to offend, and shows to see. A good one to start your year off with is actually out in Mahomet. On Friday, Jan. 2, the Post Office, (the venue located downtown in the old USPS space), will host So Long Forgotten. The venue is basically their home base, and they’ll share it will Feed the Lions and Todd Reese. No cover is listed, and the show starts at 8 p.m. Check out some (possibly) new-to-your-ears bands in one of the area’s alternative show spaces. Mike Ingram can be reached at forgottenwords@gmail.com.

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by Amanda Shively It’s that time again when CU dwindles down to its actual residents and students return home to various locations across the state, country and even world, otherwise known as Winter Break. While many will still have responsibilities, seasonal jobs and family functions in incur, when given the opportunity, there is nothing more enjoyable than spending that extra hour or two in bed. Rather than taking in another sixty minutes of blissful rest, buzz suggests spending the time catching up on the soothing instrumentals and soaring presence that is known today as postrock. Here are four albums to curl up under the covers with for that extra boost to get through the day. Mogwai Mr. Beast The fifth studio release from Scottish pioneers Mogwai, 2006’s Mr. Beast is a fitting introduction to the ups-and-downs of the post-rock world. Containing not only one, but three songs with lyrics, Mr. Beast is one of the few Mogwai releases to allow any presence of vocals within their guitar-based instrumentation. Check

out the album’s single, “Friend of the Night” for an indication of the band at its finest; four minutes of bliss sure to make the drowsiest of sorts feel they have the power to take on the coming day. Godspeed You! Black Emperor f#a#∞ The debut album from Canada’s Godspeed You! Black Emperor, f#a#oo is three tracks clocking in at just over 60 minutes, the perfect length for any form of rested anticipation. Focusing on the coming apocalypse, nothing says epic quite like a 30-minute final track and no one does epic quite like GY!BE. Though technically separated, so to speak, into smaller movements on the CD release, this is a work that cannot be shuffled as the work of three guitarists, two bassists, two percussionists and a cellist needs complete cohesion. Explosions in the Sky The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place

Brooding and ominous, yet entirely hopeful, Explosions in the Sky’s third release, The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place, is the band’s attempt to cover the oft-done territory of the love song. Unlike songs of “forevers” and vocalists that whine their way through apologies though, EITS perfectly orchestrates the soaring highs and crashing lows of a feeling with tracks like “Your Hand in Mine,” and “The Only Moment We Were Alone.” Words aren’t always necessary and, if anything, EITS proves that sometimes it’s preferable to go without. Sigur Ros Takk ... Unlike the previously mentioned, primarily instrumental artists, Icelandic favorites Sigur Ros employ a great deal of their emotion through the falsetto-based vocals of lead singer Jonsi Birgisson. One of the more well-known post-rock acts, (relatively speaking), Takk ... combines everything arguably “commercial” — as in literally played in commercials, movie trailers, etc. — about the group with an undeniable sense of wonder about the world. Give one listen to “Hoppipola” and try not to feel moved.

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The Decemberists Always the Bridesmaid Singles Series by Eric Heisig The first new music from The Decemberists since 2006 is really nothing they haven’t done before. The music, which was released as a series of three singles entitled Always the Bridesmaid, came too late for it to be called the victory lap that it feels like, despite how much it may be deserved. For a band that is fairly prolific, it feels like it has been too long since their opus The Crane Wife for them to be considered worthy of resting on their laurels. That’s not to say the music is bad though. In fact, most of it is very good. The first song of the first single, “Valerie Plame,” about the ex-CIA Operations officer, is a Dixieland-folk song with a swinging tuba and fun melody, and “Days of Elaine,” (here in two versions, the regular and the “long” one,) chugs along with a rock beat the band rarely employs. Elsewhere, “Record Year” is a lush ballad much akin to their song. “Shankill Butchers,” getting more grandiose as it moves along. Lead singer Colin Meloy seems to be getting very comfortable with his voice, and his confidence shines through and is able to carry any of the weaker moments. While his voice is an acquired taste, he is improving as a vocalist. www.the217.com

Still, the band’s cover of The Velvet Underground’s, “I’m Sticking with You,” while fun, just seems unnecessary, if only because it is recreated almost perfectly from the original. They may have polished it up a bit, but it is definitely not taken to any new level. It instead serves as a distraction for a set that is too short to need it. Only “Raincoat Song” points to something new for the band. The song, much in the same vein as, “Of Angels and Angles” from their 2005 record Picaresque, is a quiet song not built around theatricality, but rather a melody almost like a children’s lullaby. It is pretty, and a welcome reprieve. The singles are set to tide fans over until the release of the full-length Hazards of Love, due out in March. If that is the case, then it does its job. Let’s just hope for something a little more original the next time around. The price scale: I rate albums more or less by price. The Always the Bridesmaid singles series was released as a series of 12” records and digital downloads. Since a fair price for a downloaded song is $0.99, and there are seven songs throughout the series, I think The Decemberists’ new music is valued at $6.

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808 — noun 1. A reference to the TR-808 Rhythm Composer, a drum machine introduced by the Roland Corporation in 1980. Intended to be used for demos, the machine doesn’t sound like a real drum kit, giving it a signature sound that has transcended it’s original purpose. First hitting the mainstream through Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing,” it has been a staple of hip-hop since, with Kanye West’s latest release 808s & Heartbreak using the machine in every track. 2. A reference to the sound of bass from stereo speakers. Used as the penal code for disturbing the peace. Example: “fresh like, uh; Impala, uh / chrome hydraulics, 808 drums” — Game in “How We Do”

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he year is coming to an end and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to sit and reminisce about what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone through these past 365 days: Dr. Seuess remakes, trained assassins, lonely robots, escapes from Gauntanamo Bay, TONS of super hero movies and another M. Night Shyamalan disaster (what year would be complete without it?). Some movies were big letdowns while others caught us all a little off guard. So, what tops the list? What movies left you still thinking? What movies were worth the inďŹ&#x201A;ated ticket costs?

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2. Wall-E â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rule out Pixar just because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve put your dolls away and moved onto â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;adultâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; habits â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pixar continues to produce awe-inspiring fables for people of every age. The part many kids might not pick up on but that you more mature folk might enjoy is the hilarious portrayal of our societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future, complete with liquid meals, unitards and all inclusive hover chairs. When you get down to it, Wall-E is just the story of hope, love, and unwavering courage, all bottled up in a little trash-compacting robot. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try to deny it.

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Gem Millions by Hallie Borden If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve grown tired of the standard holiday classics playing on repeat for the entire month of December, then look across the Atlantic for a brilliant little ďŹ lm called Millions. On the cusp of the December currency change to the euro, seven-year-old Damian and his older brother Anthony stumble upon a dufďŹ&#x201A;e bag ďŹ lled with British pounds. Damian, obsessed with saints and martyrs after his motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent death, believes the money is a gift from above meant to be shared with the poor. Anthony, however, is in a hurry to spend it on toys and gadgets before it becomes worthless. While they work to keep the money a secret from their father, teachers and the bandit who is after it, they learn the classic lesson that more money brings more problems. Undeniably adorable and directed with giddy imagination by Danny Boyle, Millions will surely become a staple on your holiday list. The exaggerated colors lend way to a surreal tone, which is perfectly accented by the frequent hallucinations of Damianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inventive mind. It is rare that a kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movie produces such depth and complexity while still maintaining its childlike spirit and message, so put it above Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Wonderful Life this year, and start a new tradition. One word of warning â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the accents are so strong that you may need subtitles upon ďŹ rst viewing.

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“Connecting the Dots” of Phyllis Rash Hughes By Ceara Hickerson

alking into Pages For All Ages, my eyes roved over the store looking for something shouting “I am an art display,” expecting to see pieces on one cramped card table. A sales associate approached and asked me if I needed help — I guess my bamboozled look gave it away. After inquiring about the location of the display for the artwork of Phyllis Rash Hughes, she smiled, and said, “Oh! It’s all over!” She gestured at the walls running around the store and sure enough, what I had thought was part of the décor of the store was the actual art display. Phyllis Rash Hughes, an award winning artist, is well known for her pen and ink drawings, but her artwork also consists of colorful hand-stitched wall hangings and mixed media constructions. Her artwork emphasizes diversity, color and shape as it relates to motion, drawing from her experiences as a dancer and musician. A wall hang-

ing called Brightness catches your eye immediately with its bright cherry-red hue. Upon a closer look, you see cut-outs from an Indian sari hand-stitched together. It represents a fusion of two cultures: the American quilt and a traditional Indian garment. Another nook hosts a mixed media piece called Connecting the Dots — several circles, all the same size, scattered over a corkboard, and connected by a single black string. Your eyes meander with the black string along the circles. This piece makes you search for the beginning and the end, following the twists and turns; it makes your eyes and thoughts travel, yet never come to a destination; everything is continuous and connected from the numerous circles to the infinite black thread. Following the path of pictures you come to a pen and ink drawing in black and white called Partners. Although the figures represented have no faces or definition to their body, they are very alive and fluid in motion. The pair entwine together, their hands

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overlap while their arms and legs converge. The smooth curves of the “Partners” dancing with one another mesh together, and represent connection and individuality simultaneously. Phyllis Rash Hughes’ artwork reveals the discrepancies in things which seem to be the same — dancers that move in different directions, but together; circles scattered but connected by a single thread; two separate cultures’ aesthetics which compliment one another. The overwhelming feature in each piece is continuity and connection through motion. The display took me all over Pages For All Ages, but somehow it felt like Connecting the Dots.

The Goodman Theatre’s 31st Anniversary production of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol is a theatre tradition in Chicago that near sellout crowds flock to each performance every Christmas season. This year’s rendition is certainly up to past years’ standards — a crowdpleasing entertainment for the entire family. The present production of this festive classic is directed again by William Brown and features the return of Larry Yando as Ebenezer Scrooge. Yando’s Scrooge is a bit more lively, silly and spirited than others who have recently interpreted this role on the Goodman stage, but he is no less compelling in

his nightmare of transformation into humanity and understanding the spirit of Christmas. Brown’s staging of this joyously supernatural moral lesson is always lively, even more musical and filled with onstage musicians than other recent Goodman productions with numerous characters breaking into cheerful Christmas songs and festive dances, accompanied by a fiddler, guitarist and accordionist. Todd Rosenthal’s immense and impressively detailed set pieces bring you into the Dickensian world of the Victorian poor with the most impressive set being Scrooge and Marley’s workshop. Brown’s ensemble of supporting players are mostly heartwarming and sweet. From Ron Rains’s Bob Cratchit and Anish Jethmalani’s Ghost of Jacob Marley to Penelope Walker’s vivacious Ghost of Christmas Present and the kids who play the Cratchit children, this cast delights audiences, and as clichéd as it may sound, fills them with the spirit of the Christmas season. A Christmas Carol continues in its present seasonal run until New Year’s Eve at the Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn in the heart of the Loop’s theater distinct.

by Jeffrey Nelson If you cannot get tickets for the Goodman’s annual superlative production of A Christmas Carol and you cannot be talked into attending another performance of The Nutcracker, here are some ideas for live entertainment if your Christmas travels take you to the Chicago area. Just in case you have to see A Christmas Carol on stage, try the Writer’s Theatre in north suburban Glencoe from December 13-23 as Michael Halberstam adapts and acts the Dickens’ in a classic solo tour-de-force. Contact them at www.writerstheatre.org to book ahead. A trip to the northwest suburb of Arlington Heights will unearth yet two more holiday classics. The Metropolis Arts Centre, right in downtown Arlington Heights, has their own very popular version of A Christmas Carol (to December 24). If you are tired of always looking for entertainment for the family, leave the kids at home and try the Metropolis’ own special Second City’s Exceedingly Dysfunctional Holiday Revenue and enjoy the holidays with a neurotic edge. For details, check out: www.metropolisarts.com. This year Chicago’s world class Northside landmark, The Steppenwolf Theatre Company on north Halsted has Conor McPherson’s Dublin Carol until January 4. This sold out run will have McPherson’s “The Seafarer” added to it on December 4, and here you can get a chance to experience this remarkable playwright in the hands of one our great theater companies, until February 8. Check out: www.steppenwolf.org. If a musical is what you are looking for, The Marriot Theatre in north suburban Lincolnshire is offering the world premiere of The Bowery Boys. Modern day composers David H. Bell and Jeremy Cohen have taken inspiration from the works of Horatio Alger and George M. Cohan to fashion a musical set in the streets of the New York City of 1876. The run is to February 15, and information is available at: www.marriottheatre.com. Chicago’s north side has another Tony Award winning regional theater in the Victory Gardens. Its seasonal musical is an adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen. Adapted by Frank Galati, Blair Thomas and Michael Smith, this established holiday hit will run until December 28. Inquire at: www.victorygardens.org for further details. No need to sit through another performance of something you dread with such riches on the stages of the Chicago area.

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fri, dec 26 live music Happy Hour and Live Music Silvercreek, U, 5pm Boneyard Jazz Quintet and Kilborn Alley Blues Band Iron Post, U, 5pm Briggs & Houchin The Embassy Tavern & Grill, U, 5:30pm Capt. Eddy & Fred T Huber’s West End Store, C, 8pm M.P.H. The Embassy Tavern & Grill, U, 9pm Live Metal Canopy Club, U, 9pm, $5 The Show Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 10pm Ian Procell, AMP, D.O.M. Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm Brat Pack Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm, $7

dj Country Dancing at Bradley’s II Bradley’s II, C, 9pm, $5 DJ Tim Williams Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm, $5

dance music Free Jukebox Memphis on Main, C, 8pm White Trash Rodeo Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Tavern, Tolono, 9pm

karaoke Dragon Karaoke CJ Dane’s, Tolono, 9pm Karaoke with DJ Hollywood Wendl’s, U, 9pm Karaoke Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 10pm

literary Works by Phyllis Rash Hughes Pages for All Ages, Savoy Award-winning artist Phyllis Rash Hughes is best known for her pen-and-ink drawings, which often reflect her experiences as a dancer and musician.

kids & families Discovery Room Savoy Recreational Center, Savoy, all day, $2/ Residents and Members, $3/NR Ages crawling-7.

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stage Abe Froman Project Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, 9pm

art MELD (Monday Evening Life Drawing) Group Boneyard Pottery, C, 7pm, $7 The MELD (Monday Evening Life Drawing) Group invites you to an informal and non-instructional evening of drawing the human form. All 2D media are welcome, and we provide chairs, stools, table space and tray tables.

Jeff Kerr and Billy Galt The Embassy Tavern & Grill, U, 8pm The Piano Man Canopy Club, U, 9pm Corn Desert Ramblers Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm Dave Phy’s Salsa Band Iron Post, U, 9pm

dj “Dusty Music” — DJ Delayney Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, 10:15pm, $1

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NYE Rock n Roll Bash w/ Verdict, Super Killer Fire, Trash City Rockers Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Tavern, Tolono, 8pm New Year’s Eve Party Cowboy Monkey, C, 9pm Blues Deacons The Embassy Tavern & community Grill, U, 9pm, $5 Kwanzaa Celebration Mhondoro Rhythm SucDouglass Branch Library, cess/Big Grove Zydeco C, 6pm Iron Post, U, 9pm Nia is the fifth day of GTO & The Glasspaks Kwanzaa and it means Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., “purpose.” Join in a pledge U, 9pm to build and develop our Salsa Music and Dancing community, our schools Radio Maria, C, 7pm and our families at this Celebrate the New Year annual community potat Silvercreek luck celebration. Silvercreek, U, 4pm The LGTBQA Caucus of the GEO offers the opportunity to learn more about the LGTBQ representation in the Graduate Employees’ Organization and to help promote community, solidarity and social justice.

mind/body/ spirit Tarot Card Readings Carmon’s Restaurant, C, 5pm, $15 Beginners’ Group Meditation Ananda Liina Yoga & Meditation Center, U, 6pm Learn and practice mantra chanting and meditation. Dada Madhuvidyananda, a yogic monk and teacher is leading the group meditation and gives a brief talk on yogic spiritual practices and philosophy after the practice. Meditation Class School of Metaphysics, U, 7:30pm, $20/week Focusing on stilling the mind, relaxation and living meditatively, you will learn how to enter into states of repose and rejuvenation.

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Hello 2009: Sun Singer Welcomes the New Year Sun Singer Wine & Spirits, wed, dec 31 C, 5pm Join us as Sun Singer live music hosts a party for New New Year’s Eve 2008 Year’s Eve! We will feaCelebration ture lovely champagne Canopy Club, U, 12pm by the glass, dancing Jeremy Harper after 9 to keep it lively, The Embassy Tavern & and an hourly door prize Grill, U, 5:30pm raffle. There will be Donnie Heitler two special champagne Great Impasta, C, 6pm packages and Chef SherNew Year’s at 88 ry will have some special 88 Broadway, U, 7pm small plates for you to Traditional Irish Music snack on throughout the Session night. Bentley’s Pub, C, 7pm Universal Hour of Peace Lugnutz and New Year’s Eve Huber’s West End Store, Christ Unity Church of C, 8pm Champaign-Urbana, U, New Year’s Eve Party w/ 8pm Renegade & Campfire Jim Using the Dalai Lama’s Memphis on Main, C, Nobel Peace Prize Accep8pm, $10 tance Speech as a springRocket Science At board, we will come to a Senator’s Inn Pub greater understanding of Senator’s Bar & Grill, Sacompassion individually voy, 8pm and collectively.

literary Works by Phyllis Rash Hughes Pages for All Ages, Savoy Award-winning artist Phyllis Rash Hughes is best known for her penand-ink drawings, which often reflect her experiences as a dancer and musician.

kids & families Storyshop Champaign Public Library, C, 9:45am, 10:30am Storyshop at the Branch Douglass Branch Library, C, 10:30am For pre-K to grade 1. Noon-Day Celebration Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, C, 11am, free with museum admission Celebrate the New Year with a balloon drop and countdown at noon! Make crazy hats, crazy noise and join in a parade around the museum.

thur, jan 1 live music Caleb Cook and the Big Naturals Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm

dj DJ Halfdead Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Tavern, Tolono, 8pm

karaoke Karaoke Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 10pm

sporting event UI Women’s Basketball vs. Wisconsin Assembly Hall, C, 7pm

fundraisers UC Books to Prisoners work session Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 2pm UC Books to Prisoners is an Urbana, IL based project providing books to Illinois inmates at no cost. Volunteer at the work session.

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buzz calendar 11 mind/body/ spirit Meditation & Yoga Classes Ananda Liina Yoga & Meditation Center, U, 6pm Learn and practice yoga postures and exercises, mantra chanting, meditation and the wisdom of yoga philosophy.

FRI, JAN 2 live music Prairie Dogs Iron Post, U, 5pm The Show Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 10pm Javelinas The Embassy Tavern & Grill, U, 5:30pm Timber Train The Embassy Tavern & Grill, U, 9pm Fuedin Hillbillies Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm Chip McNeil Jazz Combo Iron Post, U, 9pm The Fairchilds Huber’s West End Store, C, 8pm

dj Country Dancing at Bradley’s II Bradley’s II, C, 9pm, $5 DJ Delayney Radio Maria, C, 10pm

karaoke Dragon Karaoke CJ Dane’s, Tolono, 9pm Karaoke with DJ Hollywood Wendl’s, U, 9pm Karaoke Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 10pm

literary Works by Phyllis Rash Hughes Pages for All Ages, Savoy Award-winning artist Phyllis Rash Hughes is best known for her penand-ink drawings, which often reﬂect her experiences as a dancer and musician.

SAT, JAN 3 live music Emerald Rum The Embassy Tavern & Grill, U, 9pm MPH at Huber’s Huber’s West End Store, C, 8pm

dj Kosmo at Soma Soma Ultralounge, C, 11pm DJ Tim Williams Highdive, C, 11pm, $5 Students free before 10:30pm.

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dance music Radio Salsa Radio Maria, C, 11pm, $3

karaoke Dragon Karaoke CJ Dane’s, Tolono, 9pm Karaoke Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 10pm Liquid Courage Karaoke Geo’s, U, 10pm

SUN, JAN 4 live music Emerald Rum Blind Pig Co., The, C, 6pm

karaoke Liquid Courage Karaoke Geo’s, U, 7pm

social issues Anti-War Anti-Racism Effort Meeting Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 6pm

lgbt

FingaLickin The Embassy Tavern & Grill, U, 8pm Monday Night Miracle with Zmick Canopy Club, U, 9pm

dj DJ Mingram Highdive, C, 10pm

kids & families O Baby! Champaign Public Library, C, 9:45am, 10:30am

classes & workshops MELD (Monday Evening Life Drawing) Group Boneyard Pottery, C, 7pm, $7 The MELD (Monday Evening Life Drawing) Group invites you to an informal and non-instructional evening of drawing the human form. All 2D media are welcome, and we provide chairs, stools, table space and tray tables. Easels are also welcome.

Mpowerment Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resources, U, 5pm TUE, JAN 6 Mpowerment is a comlive music munity group for young gay/bisexual men. Acoustic Tuesday with Jeremy Harper fundraisers Memphis on Main, C, FriendShop Used Book 7:30pm Store Open Jeff Kerr and Billy Galt Champaign Public Library, The Embassy Tavern & C, 2:30pm Grill, U, 8pm The Library Friends sell The Piano Man used books for $1 or less, Canopy Club, U, 9pm plus CDs, videos, and Corn Desert Ramblers DVDs for $1.50, along Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., with unique gift items. U, 9pm All sales benefit the lidj brary. “Dusty Music”—DJ classes & work- Delaney shops Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, Free Bike Repair Classes, 10:15pm Open Hours, Bike Sales karaoke Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, Liquid Courage Karaoke U, 3pm Geo’s, U, 9pm Check out the tools and Karaoke with Randy work stands you can use Miller to ﬁx your own bike and Bentley’s Pub, C, tour their massive collec- 9:30pm tion of parts, spares and open mic used bikes. Original Music Showcase MON, JAN 5 Espresso Royale, U, 8pm Open Mic Night live music Memphis on Main, C, Jazz Jam Hosted By MRS 8pm Trio Open Mic Night Iron Post, U, 7pm Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm

Traditional Irish Music Session Bentley’s Pub, C, 7pm

New Year’s Eve Party

COWBOY MONKEY, DEC 31

Country Dancing at Bradley’s II Bradley’s II, C, 9pm, $5 DJ Bob Bass Highdive, C, 8pm, $3/$5 after 10pm Salsa Night with DJ Bris kids & families Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm Babies’ Lap Time Jeff Markland’s DJ’s all Urbana Free Library, U, request 9:45am, 10:30pm Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Tuesday Twos Tavern, Tolono, 9pm Champaign Public Library, DJ LEGTWO C, 9:45am, 10:30am, Boltini Lounge, C, 9pm 11:15am karaoke Goodnight Storyshop Champaign Public Library, Paul Faber Dragon C, 6:30pm Karaoke The Embassy Tavern & lgbt Grill, U, 9pm Rainbow Coffeehouse Wesley-United Methodist stage Church & Wesley Founda- Open Stage Comedy tion, U, 6:30pm Memphis on Main, C, The LGTBQA Caucus of 8:30pm, $2 the GEO offers the opportunity to learn more about literary the LGTBQ representation Works by Phyllis Rash in the Graduate EmployHughes ees’ Organization and to Pages for All Ages, Savoy help promote commuAward-winning artist nity, solidarity and social Phyllis Rash Hughes is justice. best known for her penand-ink drawings, which mind/body/ often reﬂect her experispirit ences as a dancer and Beginners’ Group Medimusician. tation kids & families Ananda Liina Yoga & Meditation Center, U, Storyshop 6pm Champaign Public Library, Learn and practice mantra C, 9:45am, 10:30am chanting and meditation. Duct Work Dada Madhuvidyananda, Savoy Recreational Cena yogic monk and teacher ter, Savoy, 5:30pm, $25 is leading the group medi- for residents of Savoy; tation and gives a brief $32 for non-residents talk on yogic spiritual Ages 5-12. practices and philosophy Babies’ Lap Time: Moonafter the practice. light Edition Meditation Class Urbana Free Library, U, School of Metaphysics, U, 6:30pm 7:30pm, $20/week support groups Focusing on stilling the mind, relaxation and livAmong Women: A Lesbiing meditatively, you will an and Bisexual Women’s learn how to enter into Support Group states of repose and reju- Asian American Cultural venation. Center, U, 5pm Girl Talk — Sessions at We are an informal supthe Urbana Free Library port group made up of Urbana Free Library, U, lesbian, bisexual, queer 6pm and questioning women Girl Talk is a chance for students at UIUC; a place teenage girls to enjoy to meet other women food, friends, and lots of who share your concerns girl talk. and to form or broaden your social support netWED, JAN 7 work. Coming Out Support live music Group Donnie Heitler Illini Union, U, 7pm Great Impasta, C, 6pm Safe place to listen, talk Chip McNeil Jazz Combo and learn about sexual Iron Post, U, 7pm identity and coming out Rocket Science At issues. Senator’s Inn Pub Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 8pm

Bid farewall to 2008 with some local favorites at Cowboy Monkey. At 9 p.m., Vvvvv hits the stage, followed by Common Loon at 10 p.m. Greycoats plays at 11 p.m., and Elsinore will ring in the new year at midnight. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Advance tickets are available at Cowboy Monkey and at Dandelion Vintage Clothing. Doors will open at 8 p.m. For complete listings of new year’s fun, check out the217.com

Beginner’s Group Meditation ANANDA LIINA YOGA & MEDITATION CENTER, JAN. 6

If you need that extra push to get going on that New Year’s resolution, try this beginner’s group meditation class at the Ananda Liina Yoga and Meditation Center at 6 p.m. In this free class, you can learn and practice mantra chanting and meditation. Dada Madhuvidyananda, a yogic monk and teacher is leading the group meditation and gives a brief talk on yogic spiritual practices and philosophy after the practice. The session is an hour and a half long, and all ages are welcome.

VO LU N T E E R O P P O R T U N I T I E S Rape Crisis Services — Hotline and Medical Advocates Volunteers are needed to answer calls on the 24-hour crisis hotline. As a volunteer, you will be thoroughly trained through a 40-hour crisis intervention course which will begin in late January. For more information, please contact Jennifer Scott at 355-5214 or scottj@awomansfund.org.

Times Center — Meal Preparation and Service The TIMES Center serves meals three times a day, seven days a week to those in need all year long. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve meals. Volunteers must attend an orientation session, typically scheduled on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Please contact Jason at 398-7786 or jgreenly@mhcenter.org to schedule an orientation.

Crisis Nursery — Adopt a Family Just in time for the holidays, provide the gift of giving for the children of families who use Crisis Nursery services. Providing gifts of toys, books and clothing is a great family or group project to help those in need. Find out more by calling Kris at 337-2731 or email info@crisisnursery.net.

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105 E. John, C Available Fall 2009. 1 & 2 bedroom furnished, great location. Phone 352-3182. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, Champaign. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com

205 EAST HEALEY, C. August 2009. Huge 1 bdrm apts. Window A/C, Parking $40/mo. To furnish $50/mo additional. Rents from $425/mo to $495/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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Luxury One Bedroom 407 E. University. Available for FallLuxury Apartments. Avenue Court, fully equipped. W/D in unit. Balcony. Underground parking. Non-smoking. Hardwick Apartments 356-5272 621-1012

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1 BR LIKE NEW. Dish/Cable. Parking, Laundry Avail. $500. 520 sqft. ceiling fans/AC. 898-3829, 352-3829 BEST OFFER CAMPUS 1 BR Loft 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR Campus. 367-6626 For August 2009

Great Location 201 S. Wright St., Champaign. Adjacent to Engineering campus. Loft bedroom, security parking, balcony, A/C, laundry. Hardwick Apartments 356-5272 621-1012 Available Immediately Available Immediately. 1 bedroom loft. Fully equipped. Balcony, parking. 409 W. Green. Call Hardwick Apartments, 356-5272 or 621-1012.

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BEST VALUE CAMPUS 1 BR. loft from $480. 1 BR. $395 2 BR. $580 3 BR. $750 4 BR. $855 Campus. 367-6626. August 2009

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202 E. SPRINGFIELD, C.

34 MAIN, C. Available August 2009. Amazing 2 bedroom units in the heart of downtown Champaign. Units feature hardwood ﬂoors, designer kitchens with granite countertops, central A/C, dishwashers, W/D, 20' ceilings with 10' windows and much more! Rents from $1300/mo to $1500/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

August 2009. 1 bedroom units conveniently located close to campus. Rent from $410/mo. Central A/C, dishwashers, balconies. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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1107 S. 4TH, C. For August 2009. 4 and 5 bedroom lofts. Best location. Completely furnished. Laundry, parking garage, elevator, ﬂat screen TV. $1650/mo. Phone 352-3182. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, Ch. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com

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706 S. WALNUT, U. August 2009. Close to Downtown Urbana, 1 bdrms $510/mo. 2 bdrms $540/mo. Central A/C, Laundry. Parking. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

808 S. LINCOLN, U Aug 2009. Classic Building- across from Jimmy John's on Lincoln Ave. Hardwood Floors, Laundry, Call for showing times. 1 BR + Sun Room $550/mo (UF) 1 BR + Den $550/mo (UF) 2 BR $490 to $550/mo (F) Parking $50/mo BARR REAL ESTATE, INC 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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Available Fall 2009 and January. 2 BR close to campus, hardwood ﬂoors, laundry, W/D, central air/heat, off-street parking, 24 hr. maintenance. Value pricing from $595/mo. 841-1996. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

602 E. Stoughton, C Fall 2009. Unique 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. All furnished, laundry, internet, value pricing and parking available. Must see! THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

Efficiencies 104 E. John 312 E. White 1103 S. Euclid

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1005 S. Second, C.

101 E. Daniel - 1, 2 BD 808 S. Oak - 2, 3, 4 BD 805 S. Locust - 2, 4 BD 203 S. Fourth - 1, 4 BD 205 S. Sixth - 3 BD 605 E. Clark - 1 BD 101 S. Busey - 1 BD 102 S. Lincoln - 2, 4 BD Featuring: Washer/Dryer Free internet, Bi-level, Dishwaher AC, Balconies, Jacuzzi, Big TV, Cathedral Ceiling www.mhmproperties.com 337-8852

Fall 2009 Studio Secured building. Private parking, Laundry on-site. Value pricing from $375. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

101 N. BUSEY & 102 N. LINCOLN, U. Aug 2009. Near Green & Lincoln. 2 bdrm apts from $560/mo. Window A/C, Laundry. Parking $45/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

102 N. GREGORY, U. Aug 2009. Close to Illini Union. 2 bdrms $560/mo, Carpet, Laundry. Parking $45/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-173 www.barr-re.com

1006 S. 3rd, C. Fall 2009 1, 2, 3 bedrooms. Location, Location. Large Tri-Level and Vaulted Ceiling, Covered parking, laundry, furnished, patios. Value pricing. $1590. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

HIP, Modern 4 BR Apt in Urbana Available Fall 2009

$200 OFF if you sign a lease before the end of 2008!

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1006 W. STOUGHTON, U. Aug 2009. Close to Engineering campus. 4 bdrm from $935/mo. 2 bdrms from $550/mo. Window A/C, Carpet. Parking $30/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

1007 S. FIRST Aug 2009. Near First & Gregory. 2 bdrm apts from $645/mo. Window A/ C, Carpet, Laundry. Parking included. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com Second Semester Specials 4 BR at 506 E. White, C. $1188 3 BR at 707 W. Elm, U. $990 Call (217) 840-5134

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103 E. DANIEL, C. August 2009. Close to Frat Park. Super size large 3 bdrm apt approx. 2,000 sq. ft. w/ 2 baths & ﬁreplace starts at $1360/mo. Large 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths from $975/mo. 2 bdrms from $755/mo. Efﬁciencies from $425/mo. Central A/C, Storage units, Laundry. Parking $60/mo. Call for showing times BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

104 E. Armory, C. Fall 2009. Location!! 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Covered Parking. Laundry, value pricing from $375/person. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182 Second Semester 408 E White, C. Remodeled, 1 bedroom apartment No Pets. $460 Steve Frerichs 369-1182 stevesapartments.com

Trendy Studios 1 & 2 BR Apts

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a lease before the end of 2008. Near Randolph & Church with Stainless steel appliances, Jacuzzi Spa, Hardwood Floors, Cathedral Ceilings, on-site laundry

Near Green & Lincoln w/ 2100 sq ft, Everything New in 2008. 2 Full Bathrooms with Jet Spa jacuzzi’s, Stainless steel appliances, private W/D, Hardwood floors, free parking, walking distance to campus!

$500-$525 per person

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EVERYTHING NEW in 2008. Close to campus & downtown Champaign!

500-1,100 sq ft, $400-$850/mo.

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KARMA

One Bedroom Residences Downtown Champaign A complete regeneration of living space in downtown Champaign. These artistically inspired residences are fully furnished and feature IKEA furniture and cabinetry, hardwood ﬂoors, video security, off street parking, and laundry on site. KARMA is designed to be a fusion of art and living in a contemporary urban environment. Barr Real Estate, Inc. 217-356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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503-505-508 E. White, C

611 WEST GREEN, U

Fall 2009. 2 and 3 bedrooms. Furnished with internet. Parking and laundry available, new kitchens, value pricing. On-site resident manager. Call Justin 359-7297. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

Aug 2009. 2 Bdrms in Great Location. Hardwood & Ceramic tile, W/D, D/W, Balcony or Patio, Central A/C, Rent $945/mo. Parking $50/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

Spring/Summer 09. $390 includes all utilities, internet, parking. Own bed/bath. 217-328-5468

Smith Apartments

207 E. Green (2nd and Green)

Now Renting for August 2009 217-384-1925

4 bedroom apts • Free Internet • 1 ½ baths • 3 story townhouses

ROLAND REALTY 351-8900 www.roland-realty.com

1 Bedroom 507 W. Church, C. . . . . (UF)$455-(F)$475 511 W. Church, C. . . . (UF)$480-(F)$500 1004 S. Locust, C. . . . . . . . . . . $630

601 W. Oregon, U. 3 bedrooms- 2 or 3 Baths Furnished, Free Laundry Free parking (1 space/br) SCHOOL YEAR LEASE

The Weiner Companies, Ltd.

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2 Bedroom 201 E. Armory, C. 1004 S. Locust, C. 511 W. Church, C. 1009 W. Clark, U. 1010 W. Clark, U. 1012 W. Clark, U.

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504 E. White (5th and White)

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• August leasing • Laundry nearby • Most utilities included

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On engineering & comptuer science campus (Urbana Side) Union 3 1/2 Blocks Grainger 2 Blocks 1 Bedroom 901 W. Springfield, U $ 570-595 911 W. Springfield, U $ 570-610 1004 W. Springfield, U $ 495

2 Bedroom 901 W. Springfield, U 111 S. Lincoln, U

$ 695-740 $ 810

4 Bedroom 1010 W. Springfield, U $ 1760 ONE LEFT

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THE NEVADAN 903 W. NEVADA, U. We've redeﬁned luxury with these spectacular 2 bedroom units built August 2007 right in the heart of the U of I campus, around the corner from Cafe Paradiso. Wall-mounted ﬂat screen TVs, wine & beer fridge, designer furniture package, W/D, buzzer entry, elevator, covered parking and MUCH MORE!!! Some units have 2 baths! A must-see! Rents from $1250/mo to $1350/mo. Call for showing times! BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

903 W. Oregon (Oregon and Lincoln)

2 bedroom apts

• Free Internet • 3 blocks from Quad • Near new shops and resturants

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105 E. Green, C

Aug 2009. 1 bdrms at Third & Gregory across from Snack Bar. Window A/C, laundry, rents from $390/mo to $415/mo. Parking $35/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

Aug 2009. Studio apts at First & Green. Wall A/C units, laundry. From $305/mo to $325/mo. Parking $35/ mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

311 E. WHITE, C.

404 W. HIGH, U.

Avail Aug 2009. Large efﬁciencies close to Beckman Center. From $325/mo. Parking $35/mo. Window A/C, carpet. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

Aug 2009. Huge 2 bdrms- 1,100 sq. ft. W/D in each unit. From $695/mo to $735/mo. Parking. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

905 S. LOCUST

2BR

Spacious layouts, balcony Central A/C, dishwasher Vaulted ceiling (top) Onsite laundry 1 block from Illini bus Sanitary, sewer, trash paid $750-800/mo mon.-sat.

(217) 766-2245

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101 E. Green (1st & Green)

3 bedroom apts

106 Daniel, C. For August 2009. 1, 2, 4 bedroom apartments and townhouses. Parking, laundry, value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

1107 S. EUCLID, C

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906-908 S. LOCUST ST., C Efﬁc, and 1 bedroom apartments August 2009. Quiet location, large units. Some pet friendly. 906 Locust: Efﬁciency $425, 1 bedroom $515, 908 Locust: 1 bedrooms $545-575, paid heat/water. Parking for $40/mo. Call for information or appointments. 367-2009 Locust III Apartments lsrozek@aol.com

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802 W. GREEN, U. Aug 2009. One block from Lincoln Ave. Large units with Central A/C, Patios/Balconies, laundry. Parking $40/mo. 2 bdrms from $605/mo to $630/mo. 1 bdrm $560/mo. Efﬁciency $415/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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John Street Apartments 58 E. John, C August 2009 and January. Studio, two and three bedrooms, fully furnished. Dishwashers, center courtyard, on-site laundry, central air, parking, and value pricing. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

306.5 E. Green (3rd & Green) 3 bedroom apts

ROLAND REALTY 351-8900 www.roland-realty.com

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Aug 2009. 1 bdrms near Armory, IMPE, & Snack Bar. Window A/C, laundry, rents from $390/mo to $415/ mo. Parking $35/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

• Free Internet • Near Quad • Near bars and resturants

Choice of 1, 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms for Fall ✦ Laundry facilities, many with washer/dryer in unit. ✦ Dishwasher/Microhood ✦ Balconies ✦ Parking ✦ Intercom entries ✦ 24 hour emergency maintenance ✦ High speed internet access/Ethernet SEE THE DIFFERENCE Mon - Sat (217) 328-3770

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705 W. Stoughton, U Fall 2009 3 bedroom apartment. Spacious living area. Communal balcony & great backyard. Plus a bar area in kitchen, dishwaser, washer/ dryer in each unit, value pricing from $250/person. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

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August 2009. The BEST LOCATED EFFICIENCIES & 1 BEDROOMS on campus - period. Here's the best part: Efﬁciencies $400/mo to $425/ mo & 1 bedrooms $550/mo. Parking available at $50/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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Atrium Apartments

510 E. Green

Available Jan 09 and Aug 09 3 Bed/3 Bath Unfurnished $350 4 Bed/4 Bath Unfurnished $350 4 Bed/4 Bath Furnished $380- $420 All UTILITIES INCLUDED Individual Leases www.atrium-apartments.com 217-328-5122 Check out remodeled units!

Secured building Large 2 BR Washer and Dryer Sunroom or Sleep-over Room Balcony, Free Parking Call Cindy 841-3028 $1000/mo $500/person

604 E. White, C. Security Entrance For Fall 2009, Large studio, 1 bedroom, Loft Apartment. Furnished, balconies, patios, laundry, off-street parking, value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

907 W. STOUGHTON, U Aug 2009. Huge 2 bdrm apt in great location near Engineering. Central A/C, laundry. From $650/mo. Parking $50/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

MHM Properties

Fall 2009

LUXURY APARTMENTS 337-8852 • www.mhmproperties.com

102 S Lincoln, U. 808 S Oak, C. 101 E Daniel, C. 205 S Sixth, C. 605 E Clark, C. 101 S Busey, U. 203 S Fourth, C. 805 S Locust, C.

Horizon Apts Bi-Levels Bi-Levels Jacuzzi & Big Screen TV Beckman View Apts Paid Utilities! Cathedral Lofts Bi-Levels

2, 3, 4 BR 2, 3, 4 BR 1, 2, 4 BR 3, 4 BR 1 BR 1 BR 1, 2, 3, 4 BR 2, 4 BR

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2 Bedrooms

33 E. Chalmers 56/58 E. Daniel 408 E. Stoughton 806 S. First 1011 S. Locust 907 Second 101 E. Green 702/704 W. Elm 803 W. Green 903 W. Oregon

Studios &1 Bedrooms 408 E. Stoughton 708 S. First 805-7-9 S. First 806 S. First 901 S. First 903 S. First 905 S. First 907 S. Second 909 S. First 1011 S. Locust 504 E. White 509 E. Green 610/614 S. Fourth

and Green

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56/58 E. Daniel

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3 Bedrooms

101 E. Green 109 E. John 305 E. Green 306 1/2 E. Green 309/311 E. Daniel 515 Bash Court

4 Bedrooms

101 E. Green 207 E. Green 309/311 E. Daniel 909 S. Third

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ABOVE JIMMY JOHN'S ON LINCOLN 805 S. LINCOLN, U. Aug 2009. Ceiling fans, Window A/ C. Efﬁciencies from $520/mo. 1 bdrms from $570 mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

506 E. Stoughton, C. For August 2009. Extra large efﬁciency apartments. Security building entry, complete furniture, laundry, off-street parking, value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

203 S. Sixth, C. For August 2009. Large 4 bedrooms, 2 bath. Balconies, laundry, covered parking. Value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, Ch. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182 207/211 John C. 2, 3,4 BR. Great Location, on-site laundry, parking. 3 BR with 2.5 bath/ spa with own washer/dryer. 4 BR with leather furniture plus Flat screen TV. Value Pricing from 420/ person. 309 S. First C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

304 E. Clark, C. Castle Apartments 3 blocks to Engineering Quad and supermarket. 4 BR $1120. 3 BR $850. New C/A, ceiling fan, dishwasher, washer/dryer in unit. 3841099, castle_apt@comcast.net

307 & 310 E. WHITE, C 307 & 309 CLARK, C Jan. & Fall 2009 Large studio, double closet, well furnished. Starting from $350/mo. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup.com 352-3182

THE GEORGIAN 1005 S. SIXTH, C. Aug 2009. Best located 1 bdrms on U of I Campus. Next to UI Library. 1 bdrms from $450 to $550/mo. Laundry, Window A/C, Carpet. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

2 BEDROOMS

Many Utilities Included! Great units near the POOL at: •56/58 E. Daniel St. Come between classes! No appointment necessary Roland Realty- 217-351-8900 www.roland-realty.com

805-807-809 S. First (1st and Daniel)

Furnished

420

509 Bash Court, C. Fall 2009 Great 3 and 5 bedrooms, near 6th and Green. Fully furnished, dishwashers, laundry, and value pricing. Off-street parking. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

509 E. White, C. August 2009. Large Studio and 1 bedrooms. Security entry, balconies, patios, furnished. Laundry, offstreet parking, value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 217-352-3182

509 Stoughton, C Fall 2009 Near Grainger, spacious studios and 2 bedrooms, laundry, value pricing, parking. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

509 W. MAIN, U Aug 2009. 1 bdrm apts. From $415/mo to $445/mo. Laundry, Window A/C, Parking, $45/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

JOHN & LOCUST, C Aug 2009. Huge one bdrms, Window A/C. Rents from $380/mo to $450/mo. Parking $20/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

605 S. Fifth, C. Fall 2009 5th and Green location Outdoor activity area. 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms available. Garage offstreet parking, laundry, and value pricing. $1500. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

Great Value 306-308-309 White, C August 2009. Furnished studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. Balconies, patios, laundry, dishwashers, off-street parking. Value pricing. 841-1996 9 Month Leases Available THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

807 to 809 W. ILLINOIS, U Aug 2009. 1 Bdrms corner of Lincoln & Illinois. Window A/C, Laundry, Rent $550/mo. Parking $50/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

HEALEY COURT APARTMENTS 307-309 Healey Court, C Fall 2009. Behind FU Bar. 2 bedrooms. Parking, laundry, and value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

1 bedroom apts

111 E. Chalmers, C.

• On 22 bus line • Near Roland Pool • Most utilities included

August 2009 Studio and 1 bedrooms. Furniture, skylights, offstreet parking, laundry. Value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

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702 W. WESTERN, U

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August 2009. 1 Bedrooms, Window A/C, Carpet/Tile Floors, Laundry, Parking Available. From $425/mo to $550/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

Aug 2009. 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm apts from $505/mo. Close to Urbana Library and Downtown. Free Parking, Shown 7 days a week. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

508, 510, & 512 E. STOUGHTON, C.

722 S. BROADWAY, U.

706 S. FIRST, C. Aug 2009. 1/2 blk south of Green. 1 bdrm $430/mo. 2 bdrms from $475/ mo. Window A/C. Parking $40/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

705 S. FIRST ST., C.

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3 and 4 bedroom apartments Only two units left for August 2009 rental. Great location by First and Green. Parking $40/mo. Balconies, central air, on site laundry 4 bedroom/2 bath $1295/mo. We also have 3 bedroom/1 bath with washer/dryer in unit available for SPRING LEASING . Call for information or appointments. 367-2009 Locust III Apartments lsrozek@aol.com

Two Bedrooms Furnished Urbana Side

3 Blocks To Quad!

$810 DW, microwave, desk, central a/c, balcony

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430

One Bedrooms Old Town Champaign One Bedrooms now available. 605 W University $395/mo 811 W Hill $430/mo Call 217-352-8540 or visit faronproperties.com

115 W. WASHINGTON, U August 2009. 1 bdrms. Window A/C, Laundry. From $360/mo to $495/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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REMODELED 305 W. Elm, U

3 BR or 2 BR plus study New kitchen, A/C, pkg, deck/patio Available Fall 2009 @ $695/mo The Weiner Companies, Ltd. 1-217-384-8001 www.weinercompanies.com

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602 W. MICHIGAN, U. Aug 2009. 3 Bdrm house in quiet neighborhood close to campus. Hardwood, tile & carpet. W/D. Rent $1,100/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

Campus Group Houses, Urbana 5-10 Bedrooms. LCD TV. Free parking and laundry. FROM $340/BEDROOM. 367-6626.

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803 S. First- 8- 9 BD 803 S. Locust- 7 BD 308 -1/2 W. William- 4 BD 407 E. White- 6 BD 407 -1/2 E. White- 6 BD 409 E. White- 6 BD 303 S. Fifth- 5 BD 9 Month Lease Available www.mhmproperties.com 337-8852

CONDOS/DUPLEXES 520 3 Bedroom Condo for Rent on Heritage Drive 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, garage, ďŹ replace, free lawn maintenance/ snow removal/ trash pick-up, approx. 1650 sq. feet. Rent is $850/ month + $850/ security deposit. George Barnett 228-257-9751.

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August 2009. Huge 1 bdrm plus den and 2 bdrms. Close to Engineering & C/S. A/C, Laundry, Parking $55/ mo. Rent from $555/mo to $760/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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Don’t touch yourself! Kids and masturbation

Illustration by Kate Lamy

Most toddlers begin touching their genitals for similar reasons that adolescents and adults do — because it feels good! Toddlers aren’t consciously “masturbating” in the same sense, though, and self stimulation can start out of curiosity, boredom or newly discovered access to their genitals. But, our reactions as adults can be that of shock, confusion or disgust when we see a child “playing with themselves.” This week Doin’ It Well decided to play around with the topic of kids and masturbation.

It’s perfectly normal If a child is touching their genitals for exploration as they do their toes or belly button, most folks are fine with this. But seeing a child touch their genitals deliberately can shock us or others as we realize, perhaps for the first time, that the child is a sexual being. We may not be prepared to handle this behavior. A child touching their “privates” is not harmful and is not an indicator that they will grow up to be a sex addict. Most kids masturbate! More harmful can be the way that adults react. If a child is shamed or punished for touching their genitals they may grow up with an association of negative feelings toward their genitals and sexual pleasure.

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How to React

The first step in being able to react lovingly when your child touches themselves in public is to teach them the correct names for their anatomy. If penis, vulva, clitoris and vagina are not taboo words, it will be less of an issue to talk about that part of their body. Let them know that curiosity about their body is healthy. Second, let your child know that some behaviors are done in private (like going to the bathroom). Kids will need to learn the dual message that their body is their own and they can touch any part of it, but that they cannot touch their penis in the middle of story time at daycare.

Consider kids playing with their genitals similar to them picking their nose. It makes us uncomfortable but their motivation might be boredom, curiosity, simply having a free hand or newly discovered access to their genitals because diapers are no longer hiding that part of their body. Sometimes the best response is to distract or ignore the child, especially if they are too young to understand what “privacy” means. In addition to it feeling good, some children will use the pleasurable sensations from touching their genitals to self-sooth, similar to kids who suck their thumb or rub a blanket. If you are concerned with their need to self-sooth, pay attention to what may be causing your child distress, and see if there is anything that can be done to ease their discomfort. A child touching themselves is normal, but if a young child uses sexual words, is suddenly withdrawn, has difficulty sleeping or is imitating sexual acts it may be possible that they have been exposed to sexually explicit materials or abuse. If you suspect this, talk to your child and a mental health professional about the best ways to proceed.

Talk To Trusted Adults Perhaps the hardest part of addressing your child’s tendency to play with their genitals is addressing this behavior with necessary day care personnel, babysitters, family members or friends, so that your child receives a consistent, non-shaming message. Remember that most kids touch their genitals; your child is not different. How open each child is and how frequently they “play with themselves” will vary. You may notice differences between different children you have; just as one child may obsess about turtles for a few months and another child may not.

From the Mouths of Moms We caught up with a parent who had this to add about her four-year-old son’s self-pleasuring behavior, and how she and her husband addressed it:

“We knew it was normal but it took an outsider’s reaction and my son feeling shamed and embarrassed for us to really think about how we were going to address it. We explained to him that touching himself is fine but should be done in private, and talked to him about how it makes him feel. Addressing the adult who reacted to his actions was very difficult, but the most difficult part was the heartache that it brought me to witness my son being exposed to someone else’s negative reaction. Thank you for educating people on a topic that I think is very important!”

Sex 411: Reading children’s books that address anatomy and physiology for very young kids can help normalize all body parts, functions and behaviors and can open the door for future conversations. We’d like to send a huge thank you to “E” for her column suggestion and for being a wonderfully sex-positive parent! Kim and Ross will still be writing over winter break! Send them a suggestion for their column at doinitwell@yahoo. com. Check out their blog at doinitwell.blog.com

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Free Will Astrology ARIES

(March 21-April 19)

Most people spend their entire lives immersed in three modes of awareness: waking, sleeping, and dreaming. But there are many other modes that have been explored down through the ages by the pioneers of consciousness. Some of them aren’t very interesting to me -- like those sought out by people who use cocaine or methamphetamines, for instance -- while others are states I aspire to inhabit, like lucid dreaming, deep meditation, and a visceral perception of the fact that love is the fundamental law of the universe. I bring this line of thought to your attention, Aries, because I believe that in 2009 you will have excellent opportunities to open up your mind to levels of consciousness that are beyond the basic three. No drugs are necessary to take advantage -- only a driving curiosity to tune in to realities that are currently outside of your field of vision.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

In the original Constitution of the United States, adopted in 1787, each black slave living in America was counted as three-fifths of a person. Seventy-eight years later, the Thirteenth Amendment conferred the missing two-fifths on all who had up until then been regarded as partial humans. I predict that a comparable milestone will come for you in 2009, Taurus. Where in your life have you been marginalized or perpetually unfinished? What fragmented role have you been compelled to play? What situation has prevented you from being all you can be? You will have an excellent chance of completing the circuit in the coming months.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)

According to the novelist John Gardner, there are just two kinds of stories in literature: you go on a journey, or a stranger arrives in your world. According to my analysis of your destiny in 2009, you will reap rich rewards by including both of those plotlines in your life story. So let the brainstorming begin, Gemini: What’s the best journey you could choose for yourself -- a journey that will educate, challenge, and delight you? And what can you do to attract the best kinds of strangers into your world -- strangers who will educate, challenge, and delight you?

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)

To get ready for 2009, I invite you to fantasize in depth about the fertile alliances that might be possible for you to cultivate in the coming months. These lively, inspiring bonds could be with people you haven’t met yet. They could be with acquaintances you barely know but would like to know better. And they could be with friends, collaborators, and loved ones you’re already intimate with but want to become even closer to. The coming year has the potential to bring revolutionary advances in the quality and intensity of your relationships, so it will be smart for you to work hard on making that happen.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)

“What do I long for?” should be a core question for you -- always, of course, but especially in 2009. Are you adventurous enough to look beyond the status symbols your ego is attached to and the transitory wishes that constantly flit through your imagination? If so, you’ll prime yourself to establish a root connection with your soul’s deepest yearnings. And when you’re in daily touch with those primal motivators, the obstacles in your life will seem less overwhelming; the lies you tell yourself will dissolve; and you will consistently have crisp intuitions about what your next move must be. Life may not necessarily be a breeze, but it’ll be profoundly magical.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

When I predict that liberation will be one of your primary tasks in 2009, Virgo, I’m not speaking about it in the usual way. The definition I’m working with is one that the writer David Foster Wallace articulated: “The really important kind of freedom involves attention and awareness and discipline, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them over and over in myriad petty, unsexy ways every day.” I hope you’ll be moved to add other nuances and flourishes to that approach as you experiment with it liberally in the coming months.

LIBRA DEC 26 – JAN 07 09

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

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“I saw the angel in the marble and I carved until I set him free.” That was Michelangelo talking about how he approached his work as a sculptor. He didn’t build the statue, in other words, but got rid of the unnecessary stuff that was surrounding it. I suggest that you try this approach in 2009. You have the potential to create a great thing -- maybe even two great things -- by chiseling away the extraneous material that’s obscuring their unique beauty.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

by Matt Jones

“N o t e

f o r N o t e ”-- s p e n d t i m e l i s t e n ing to music.

In 2009, don’t just tune in to your hunches now and then. Be more diligent and intense than that. Check in with your intuition at least three times a day on all 365 days of the year. Be precise in the questions you pose it. Gather its clues craftily. Have fun as you joke and play with it. Conscientiously experiment with the suggestions it provides. This will be the year you can establish a steady, reliable connection with your inner voice. Be devout in your dedication to the cult of your intuition! Want to supercharge your luck in 2009? Get yourself some vivid new superstitions. The more outrageous they are, the more likely it is they’ll generate lots of crazy sweet karma. You might want to draw inspiration from pro football player John Henderson, for instance, who swears he can trick destiny into working in his favor if his trainer smacks him in the face before each game. Former hockey player Bruce Gardiner might also be a worthy role model. To rev up his good fortune, he always shoved his hockey stick into a toilet prior to skating out onto the ice. JUST KIDDING, Sagittarius! In fact, I hope you will make 2009 your least superstitious year ever. Let’s drink a toast to lucid logic, impeccable objectivity, and cool, clean reason! Add some compassionate sarcasm and loving satire into the mix, and you will generate lots of crazy sweet karma. The most expensive bat mitzvah in history took place at New York’s Rainbow Room in November 2005. David Brooks, a billionaire defense contractor, spent $10 million on his daughter’s rite of passage. Among the stars he hired to perform at the bash were Aerosmith, Tom Petty, Nelly, and 50 Cent. Promise me, Capricorn, that if you get wealthy in the coming year, you won’t blow your money on ridiculous “luxuries” like that. Here’s a secret: The more high-minded you are in cultivating your dreams, the greater the likelihood is that you’ll get richer quicker.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Imagine you’re driving down a very wide highway that’s 50 lanes across even though there are no lines dividing one lane from another. Speed limit signs aren’t posted, and some vehicles are zipping along in zigzag paths at over 100 mph while others crawl along like old-lady turtles. Now and then you’ve got to weave your way through a congested area where many on-ramps all feed into the road simultaneously. You haven’t seen an offramp yet, and you’re not sure where to get off anyway. I figure, Aquarius, that 2008 had some resemblance to the scenario I just described. Luckily, I predict that no later than your birthday, you will find an off-ramp and exit onto an uncluttered backroad with great scenery.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)

“How do you slay the dragon?” journalist Bill Moyers asked mythologist Joseph Campbell in an interview. By “dragon,” he was referring to the dangerous beast that symbolizes the most unripe and uncontrollable part of each of our lives. In reply to Moyers, Campbell didn’t suggest that you become a master warrior, nor did he recommend that you cultivate high levels of sleek, savage anger. “Follow your bliss,” he said simply. Personally, I don’t know if that’s enough to slay the dragon -- I’m inclined to believe that you also have to take some defensive measures -- but it’s definitely worth an extended experiment. Would you consider trying that in 2009? Homework

Make three predictions about your life in 2009. Tell me at RealAstrology.com; click on “Email Rob.”

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by Michael Coulter

Brain Freeze Adventures into winter weather As you all will soon be aware, this column is probably too little, too late, at least as a warning. This is usually the case anyway, but it seems particularly true this time. Geez Louise, it’s only the end of December and I simply assumed I’d have plenty of time to do a winter preparedness piece before the weather turned to 50 kinds of shit. Apparently I should have written something at the end of November. The weather so far this year hasn’t really been bad, it’s been just plain scary. Global warming is not working out the way I was told it would, so the best we can do is suck it up and try to hang on until spring. Consider this a warning to be careful out there. Winter weather has already bitten me in the ass and I wasn’t even really asking for it. Okay, maybe a little, but still. Fine, it didn’t really bite me, but it did growl enough to scare the bejesus out of me and make me run away in terror. It was just supposed to be a simple little trip to Charleston. I was attempting to go south on I-57 with the wife when the freezing rain started. I don’t know how in the piss it was coming down as rain since the temperature was about 15 degrees, but I have to assume Mother Nature was having some sort of tantrum. It was so freaking cold and the rain was freezing on the windows so fast that the wipers couldn’t knock it off. I mean, I know ice is technically clear but it’s still not something you want to try and see through when you’re going 40 miles per hour. Traffic slowed down a little and for a moment I considered the possibility that we were all just lemmings following the car ahead of us into disaster. In all honesty, there weren’t many options at that moment. Even if our brakes would have worked, I was not confident that anyone else’s would have. The best choices seemed to be to pray quietly to myself and pretend I wasn’t pissing down my leg. Neither choice worked very well. The situation quickly appeared almost hopeless. Sadly, the only hope I actually had was that our death would be as quick and painless as possible. There were semis in front of us, behind us, and beside of us, almost as if they were cornering their prey. They were huge sighted cheetahs and our car was a tiny blind zebra. The anticipation of our demise was almost more than I could handle.

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Some people were attempting to pull off to the shoulder, but that didn’t seem like an especially good idea either. It’s just a matter of time until someone veers over and slams into the back of you. Hell, some of the idiots were pulling over, getting out, and scraping ice from their windshields. This is a bad idea if other drivers can see you. It’s far worse when they can’t. I kept going forward, looking through a hole in the ice on the windshield that was slightly larger than a postage stamp. My neck was locked in a twisted position that would later cause me great pain. It was sometime around this point that I began screaming in a high pitched voice. Such bravery really impressed the wife. It seems like a blur, but my verbal barrage had something to do with my not being able to see and how we were all going to die. It’s weird because I’ve always thought I was good in a crisis. Usually though, the crisis is a project that has to be done the next morning and is not life threatening in any way, instead of an icy death trap. We kept going forward, squinting through that tiny little hole in the windshield. The exit to pull off was now only a couple miles away and I became a tad bit more optimistic. I still didn’t think we would get there necessarily, but I thought that maybe if we were lucky our car would just be thrown out into a corn field where we would be left to die in the freezing temperatures. I mean, I’ve read enough Jack London to know how to survive in the cold, but I still wasn’t prepared to cut my wife open so I could warm my hands in her insides. It suddenly occurred to me that we have to start bringing the dog on these little trips, just in case. Finally I could actually see the exit and began to edge over. The icy twisting ramp looked about as safe as one of those traveling carnival roller coasters. We were now going about ten miles and hour and that seemed about 20 miles per hour too fast. We finally pulled off the road to temporary safety. I got out to scrap the windows, somehow forgetting that if the car is slipping around, a human will also probably slip around. After doing a brief, spastic ice tap dancing routine, I regained my balance and finished the job at hand. Somehow, we were fine. Maybe not fine, but we were okay. It’s amazing how just being able to see out of a windshield can really boost a person’s spirits. We smiled at each other and turned back towards home, vowing never to step outside again until March.

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