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Drama Kings and Queens Stephanie Svarz
The university's student theater is calling all community members to enjoy their shows. Check out what the Penny Dreadful Players, What You Will Shakespeare Company and New Revels Players have in store this semester.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Stuck at home with no plans over spring break? Head over to Chicago, and check out the Court Theater’s production of “Water By the Spoonful” in Chicago! The 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winning play
FOOD & DRINK
Kept Kitchen By Lucie Vale
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Do you have pots and pans that have been scorched during previous kitchen fails? Have no fear, Lucie has tips that will save your kitchenware.
MOVIES & TV
Follow a trail of clues to Lauren’s review of the Veronica Mars movie online and, while you’re there, check out Chris’s take on the surreal Thai film Tropical Malady.
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Veronica Mars By Lauren Cox
buzz chats with local CU band Bookmobile! about their upcoming record and their show at Error Records on Saturday, March 29 with Lizard Police an Kowabunga! Kid.
The universe is one huge simulation, and our supreme digital overlords are a bunch of dicks. They’re pranking us with this springfor-a-day, winter-fora-week routine, and laughing at us the whole time. We are just Sims, a shallow source of entertainment in a technologically super-advanced future. They’re probably even airing our reactions on intergalactic reality television (smile, you might be a star!). But there’s plenty of good news, too. For the first time in weeks, the 10-day forecast features no highs below freezing; that Ko-Fusion they’ve been constructing (and teasing us with) all winter is finally open for business; downtown restaurants are finally setting out their sidewalk dining furniture and today marks the first day of spring break for most students in CU. The end of winter is now as certain as the line for Black Dog or Cravings failing another health inspection. One of my favorite signs of springtime every year is the day of The Big Clean. It's been an annual occurrence since I was a kid and has practically reached holiday status. It's a Durgan family tradition. As soon as the weather gets nice enough, my mom opens all the windows in the house and cleans everything: bathrooms, kitchen, windows, etc. Every room vacuumed, every shelf and set of blinds dusted, all the towels and blankets washed and dried, every dish cleaned and put away until the entire house swirls with the scents of the fresh spring air, post-vacuuming mugginess and Lysol Disinfectant Spray (Crisp Linen scent). If I am fortunate to avoid helping with this ritual, I'll sit in the kitchen, reading and feeling the cool breeze ferry the freshness of outdoors in and around our house. Chances are good, however, that I'll be manning the vacuum or the dish sponge. But I'm not complaining. By this point, I'm as committed to our hygienic catharsis as any of the other things we do as a family, like spaghetti at Grandma's on Christmas or fighting over who gets to choose the music in the car. It wouldn't feel like spring without The Big Clean; I'm happy to participate and not just saying that (hi, Mom.). Like Palpatine playing as both Chancellor and Sith Lord, the weather these past few weeks has been misleading at best, cold and manipulative at worst. But good shall always vanquish evil and, by the end of the movie (or the month of March, to extend the metaphor), we will toss this long, cruel winter down the abyssmal reactor shaft. Balance will be restored to the universe, even if it turns out to be just a simulation.
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DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT NOTES BY RICARDO PLAZA Pocket Vinyl, if one can believe it, is a group made up of two artists in love. Eric Stevenson is the one behind beautiful piano music for every show they do, while Elizabeth Jancewicz is the painter who crafts her masterpieces to perfection for each and every gig. They started the group in New London, Conn., and proceeded tour in summer of 2010. They played around 275 shows in about 25 states and will be in the area Sunday, March 23 at the indi go Artist Co-op. The cost of their shows is usually never more than five dollars, making it affordable for many people to see. Being small artists on the rise, Pocket Vinyl makes each gig a unique experience for those who attend. They make all of their merchandise, which further showcases their artistry. Check them out on facebook.com/pocketvinyl. They do not stop at performing their one-of-akind shows for their fans. They have made music videos and road documentaries filled with behindthe-scenes footage. If that is not enough to pique one’s interest, they have also released three EPs and two full-length albums. Attending this show is a great way to show support for the arts, while enjoying some piano playing and unique paintings. Pocket Vinyl's show will not only be a great time, but it will also be a rewarding experience for both the showgoers and the artists. indi go Artist Co-op is located at 9 E. University Ave. in Champaign.
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Season 9: How I Met Your Mother has been my favorite show for a long time. I’ll admit, I was nervous about extending the series to nine seasons – scared the storyline would become stale and the inclusion of The Mother would send the season into a tailspin. I’m happy to admit I was wrong. The way The Mother is being mixed into the storyline is perfect and better than I could have imagined. Of course, there have still been a few filler-episodes, but what sitcom doesn’t have them? The characters’ stories are coming full circle from what they were started out as nearly a decade ago, and the season has combined the show’s emotion and humor in ways other seasons haven’t.
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 Feline Phone: So I’ve been waiting a while to get this one off my chest. However, until this point I have not had the appropriate audience that I believe this gripe deserves. In one of my classes there is a fellow student that has a cat as iPhone cover. Now when I say cat, I do not mean a cute picture of a cat on her case, the thing has a tail. And ears. And eyes. And whiskers. On top of that it makes the iPhone ten times its original size. Don’t get me wrong, I love my iPhone but once people start giving it the characteristics of a living organism it has gone too far. It’s a piece of technology people – not a pet.
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MOVIES & TV
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a marketplace crowded with adult action-thrillers and hyperactive animated flicks, Christian audiences and the faithful may find their spirits lifted by Son of God, however most viewers will find this epic about Jesus Christ to be tame and unsatisfactory. Jesus Christ’s story and teachings are undeniably powerful and moving, and many of his chronicles from the Bible bode well for a silver screen adaptation. Whereas Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ focused mostly on Jesus’ crucifixion, Son of God attempts to recount his entire life, from birth to death to resurrection. It’s a hefty undertaking for nearly two hours and fifteen minutes. With so much material and so little time, some characters appear for only minutes and lack development. The sad truth is that Jesus is undeveloped and flat in the movie. Diogo Morgado isn’t much beyond a pretty face playing Christ. The connection we have to and empathy we feel for Jesus comes from our prior knowledge of the Bible and his story. Some viewers may get emotional during his hanging on the cross, but overall Son of God fails to
create a spiritual, stirring experience. The rushed story and lack of character development could be attributed to the fact that Son of God is comprised of footage from History Channel’s television series The Bible. Only a few scenes were filmed specifically for the movie, resulting in a product that is not cinematic or powerful and feels like a rehash. The narratives of The Bible are better suited for a mini-series format in which the writers can delve deeper into the themes, messages, and people that populate God’s words. Passion of the Christ focused on one pivotal moment in Jesus’ existence, which made for a richer, heartrending picture, and if this month’s Noah, which reimagines the tale of Noah’s Ark, turns out to be a critical success, we’ll know that Son of God’s failure is partially due to squeezing a television series-worth of content into two hours. Because of the movie’s small screen origins, the visual effects are cheesy at times. The star that the Wise Men follow to Bethlehem and the aerial shots of biblical cities such as Nazareth don’t look
any more advanced than special effects from the 1980’s. Twentieth Century Fox more than likely had the budget to update these effects for the movie, so it’s a wonder why they didn’t. One aspect of the film that does live up to Jesus’ almighty name is the breathtaking score from Hans Zimmer. Zimmer composed the music especially for this big screen adaptation and adds an element of beauty and enchantment to each scene. Another plus is that squeamish audience members are spared the excessive gore of Passion of the Christ. Son of God is certainly more family-friendly and will probably become a staple in Catholic schools and Sunday schools for children. Nonetheless, I feel as if the makers played it a little too safe. Son of God is a movie that needed to made and should be seen, although it’s not the movie that underserved Christian audiences should have gotten. Jesus’ messages are timeless so I’m sure He’ll return to the big screen again in the future, but filmmakers should probably narrow their focus to specific chronicles from the Son of Man’s life to do Him justice.
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JAIK WILLIS: PLUCKING ALONG The Chicago-based singer-songwriter brings his beatboxing, acoustic performance to The Canopy Club this Friday BY SEAN NEUMANN
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you’ve ever seen Jaik Willis, you remember the show. The eccentric singer-songwriter is wild in all aspects of his performance, from minutelong beatboxing breakdowns to his beard, which nearly grows longer than his flying-V guitar. Willis is currently on tour with fellow singer-songwriter, Chicago Farmer, and will be making a stop at The Canopy Club in Urbana this Friday night. buzz caught up with the Chicago-based musician to talk about his energetic live show, the financial difficulties of being a touring musician and, of course, his beard. »buzz: How’s tour going? »Jaik Willis: Yeah, man, plugging away at it. The Honda’s holding up. I’m working up a short run through Missouri and Arkansas right now. »buzz: As a solo artist, have you ever thought about branching out your live show to a full band? »JW: Oh definitely, if the gigs would pay for it, I’d hire a whole string section: a little bassoon, maybe a triangle? It’s hard to afford a burrito, let alone salaries for orchestra members. If someone wanted to incorporate any of my skills into a functioning group, I’m more than game. I just did a weekend run with IndigoSun and played electric guitar for them for fun. Sometimes I’ll sit in with folks and sing when asked. I prefer to play with others, really. Performing alone has just been out of necessity. There’s no master plan here. »buzz: Even without a full band, I’ve seen you round out a few shows with some beat-boxing. What made you start implementing that into your performances? »JW: I was practicing the guitar six-to-16 hours a day for a decade, like walking around with a guitar on to keep at it when I couldn’t be at home, walking to the store in the rain, sitting in the back of an college lecture hall plucking away. And then (I) ended up in a situation where I couldn’t do that for awhile so being in the habit of practicing all the time, I started practicing Indian tabla syllables, which is a tradition where they speak the rhythms they are to play. Over time, that sort of evolved into curiosity about beatbox timbres, and I started playing with that more while I was driving long hauls gig to gig. I spend a lot of time alone (laughing). The first time I messed with it on stage was at Nelson Ledges in Ohio. I was driving to the gig and listening to The Flaming Lips and making noises sort of half-consciously while I was singing along to myself and figured out I could combine them, so at the gig I tried to end the song with a short a capella thing and it seemed to work. I worked on that for a couple years, and then I got booked for the second time at Summer Camp Music Fest in the first round which gave me about six months to work up something for it. I worked out my first long form a capella beatbox arrangement note-by-note, trying to keep the beat, and the bass line and supporting lines all continuing along with the lyrics and melody. It was pretty scary to perform but it worked, and I’ve
sort of continued developing it — sometimes a capella, sometimes while playing an instrument at the same time. I’ve done a few shows without any instruments, and that’s a trip. For my solo show, the important part to me is keeping it all live. The looping (and) prerecording thing just isn’t my medium of choice when I’m alone. That stuff would make me feel like karaoke, not that there’s anything wrong with that. A lot of people do assume I am looping because digital aid has become so ubiquitous (now), and that assumption alters those folk’s perception of my performance, I think. I just like the high wire of keeping it entirely live and present and real for my show. But I’m totally open to working in other mediums in the future for some other project. »buzz: Also in line with that, you’ve got a wild, yet extremely precise vocal range. As a singer-songwriter, how important of a tool is that to have? »JW: I’m more of a screecher-songwriter than a singer-songwriter. The singing voice didn’t come easily at all. I didn’t have any instruction or background with it, nor any talent for it whatsoever. I’ve just self-trained really hard for a huge number of hours because agile vocal styles were something that initially attracted me to music when I got my first radio as a kid. I love singers like Stevie Wonder or Ella Fitzgerald or Bjork, who have the option to use the voice as an instrument. Performing alone, I think it helps to have more timbres available, and if there’s no one there to take an oboe solo, I guess I have to do it with my voice. »buzz: You also play guitar pretty hard; how often do you find yourself breaking strings? Have you ever had to adjust to that by getting different equipment that better suits your style of play? »JW: The only adjustment with equipment is to bring a backup guitar. I’m super glue-ing my finger tips closed these days. I haven’t generally been breaking strings as often. I used to break strings every show — often three or more — but it kind of comes and goes in waves. I think partly because they wear out; I can’t afford to change them regularly unless they break. That costs as much as a whole burrito! I need a string endorsement deal, I guess. My dear friend Kymber Berson, who happens to have married my dear friend Chicago Farmer, started a company called Twice Upon a String — making jewelry out of recycled broken guitar strings to sell for charity, so I’m going to try extra hard to break some at Canopy Club. I took out two last night, so we’ll see. »buzz: I noticed you often play an acoustic flying V, and I know a lot of guitarists have a story of why they choose the guitar they have. Is there any inspiration behind playing that specific guitar? »JW: Yeah, I had been going through guitars really quickly. I had one broken in Butte, Montana (and) the replacement was stolen after two weeks in Portland. The next one was super fancy, but the
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pickup broke on the first gig in L.A., so I went to a pawn shop in Fort Collins and got a junky Yamaha that lasted for a couple years. I wanted something more suitable. In the search, I just stumbled onto the Flying V. It’s a pretty rare guitar, and I got it for $100, which you can’t beat. As I was gigging with it more, I found the sound of it is way more percussive and direct because of the shape canceling in its mids; whereas when I’d take a fancy-pants handmade, traditional-shaped acoustic on stage, its big rich timbre would wash out the faster more aggressive stuff I play. I’ve done a lot of work altering the instrument and the electronics and outboard gear to get the sound where I want it, but I’m constantly tweaking the sound and having the instrument reassembled as I beat the thing to pieces. »buzz: We have to talk about your beard, of course! When did you start growing it out? Do you find that it helps you stand out better in people’s minds, or people use that as a way to help recognize you? »JW: I find it puzzling that so many dudes are going through a daily razor ritual to disguise that they went through puberty. I guess some men just want to have feminine chins. I don’t judge. Girls have pretty
chins. I have a pretty solid evolutionary biological hypothesis for this trend, but I’ll spare you. »buzz: Will the rest of your year be spent touring, or do you have any plans for a new record? »JW: Master Yoda says, “Difficult to see, always in motion is the future.” I’m not sure how I’d afford to make a proper record. They cost more than I make in three years to do properly, and then they are to be given away. I just play live as much as I can. Live music is older than Sapiens. There was a narrow window of a couple of decades in the 20th century, where recording was a viable option for full-time musicians via labels. I’m game, but it's not something I can do to my satisfaction entirely alone, and I accept that. I can’t control the actions of others, so I don’t think about it that much. When working entirely alone, there are few points of reference. It’s like being in outer space with no up or down or sideways available. But who knows, I’m definitely open to any possibility. All I can do is say, 'Yes.' Check out Jaik Willis at The Canopy Club this Friday with Chicago Farmer. Show starts at 9 p.m. and costs $8. March 21-27, 2014 buzz 5
FOOD & DRINK
‘ALL ABOARD’ AT DERAILED 57 Champaign’s newest sports bar draws on the city’s history, offering brews and railroad-inspired cocktails BY KATE FOX
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nthony Donato, the owner of Papa D’s Grill on Green Street, is at it again, this time opening up a new sports bar in downtown Champaign. Located next to the train tracks on 57 E. Main St., Derailed 57 is aptly named after its location in the city. Far from just taking its namesake from the surroundings, however, Donato and general manager Jason Reda tried to keep some of the history of the location alive through the pictures posted on the walls of the bar. Working with the Champaign Historical Society, Derailed 57 obtained pictures of 57 E. Main St. from decade to decade. The pictures display the Champaign of yesteryear, including old store fronts, brick roads, the train station and horse and buggies. “The name is really just a play on words,” Reda said. “The address is 57, and, if a train ever derailed ... well, we’re close to the railroad.” Walking in, your eye is immediately drawn to the wooden bar on the right. Whiskey and beer abound below a row of TV sets to every
sporting event imaginable. The wall is painted deep red on one side with an exposed brick wall on the other. During the day, the floor to ceiling glass windows in front allow plenty of natural light to come through. At night, there is soft overhead lighting, light radiating from the TV sets, and even lighting set underneath the bar giving off a glow throughout the entire place. The whole place is long and narrow. Venturing further back, there is additional bar stool and relaxed, comfortable couch seating as well as electronic gambling games such as poker. Reda attended the University of Illinois from 2004 to 2008. After graduating, he went on to do real estate, worked in the bar business and even lived in Las Vegas for a time. Once he came back to the CU area, Reda helped long time friend, Donato, work to get the bar up and running. Reda accepted the job as general manager and has held the position since the grand opening on December 28, 2013. Even though the bar’s self-described focus is
sports, it aims to encompass more than that. “We want this bar to have an easy, casual feel where everyone from all walks of life can feel comfortable hanging out,” Reda said. “We get customers from the business world, industry, grad students — this place fits everyone’s molds.” Derailed 57 sustains this sort of diverse crowd through its variety of planned nightly events. Most of these events are indeed sports related, but Reda said they cater to the customers. This sometimes includes broadcasting things completely unrelated to sports such as the primary elections for Champaign County Board, Illinois House District 103 and the 13th Congressional District. Every Thursday is karaoke night and every Friday and Saturday the bar hosts DJs for entertainment. Reda and Donato plan on bringing in more community members as time goes on with the hope that by the time spring is in full force they will be able to bring in local bands to play on Saturdays. They are also working with local artists to get photos and art up on the exposed brick wall. The bar has plenty of bottled craft beers. Reda says he tries to feature a new type of beer each week to keep the selection fresh. As of right now, they only have one beer on draft, Goose Island Bourbon County Stout, but they plan on gradually expanding up to three this year. Reda explained that the Bourbon County Stout is extremely hard to come by in this area, and they want all their drafts to be unique and rare to CU. Their draft now is 14.5 percent alcohol and is
served in a snifter usually used for brandy. Not only is this stout unique because of its high alcohol content, but it’s also unique in flavor: dark and full-bodied with tastes of chocolate and coffee as well as hints of fruit. Aside from the beer, Derailed 57 puts pride in their whiskey selection, proudly pouring every variety from bourbons to scotch to Irish whiskey. If there’s ever a beer or liquor a customer wants and they don’t have it, Reda gets it specially shipped in. In keeping with the train theme of Derailed 57, their specialty drink item names are all related to the railroad next door. These drinks include: The Socomotive (Southern Comfort, Sprite, sour and lime garnish), The Caboose (Bacardi Pineapple Fusion, orange juice, grenadine and cherry garnish), Boxcar (Rumchatta, Dr. Apple Pie and coffee liquor over ice) and The Depot Lemonade (Bird Dog Peach Whiskey, Triple Sec, lemonade, sour and lemon garnish). Derailed 57 is open seven days a week and features new drink specials almost every day. Go for the drink specials and for the themed nights. Tuesday is “Can’t Touch this Tuesday” or "90s Night", Wednesday is "Ladies’ Night", Friday is "Whiskey Disco" and Sunday "Funday". Hours: Monday to Friday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. If you want to know more, check out their website at derailed57.com
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BLUESDAY TUESDAY WELCOMES BLUES ENTHUSIASTS Weekly jams at Fluid Event Center feature local jazz, blues artists BY BECKY JACOBS
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lue and red lights illuminate the platform as Johnnie Mae profoundly takes the stage. Swing dancers intertwine between partners to each song, perfecting their footwork. Round tables fill the capacity of the room, leaving a single dance floor vulnerable at the front of the stage. Some people choose to sit, drink and watch, while others dance to every song played aloud. At times, the band and fans appear so caught up in the sweet sounds of the band that the performers causally drift into long riffs. Some songs, like “Sweet Home Chicago”, last over seven minutes, but it goes unnoticed. This is a typical showcase of the weekly BluesDay Tuesday. Although the event started just last month, the fans have made a home at the event with hopes to see it and the band expand. Michael Galloway runs BluesDay Tuesday. From the early hours of the morning leading up to the event, Galloway keeps busy at the Fluid Event Center either by answering phone calls and e-mails in the office or keeping a close eye on equipment’s up-to-date status and set up. “It’s a good 12 hour day for me on Tuesdays… or 12 plus,” Galloway said, while chuckling. After only an hour visitation, Galloway, a tall man who during his interview sported a Chicago Cubs baseball hat, reflected the BluesDay Tuesday atmosphere through his laid-back nature and welcoming embodiment. “We’re laid back, but we’re structured,” Galloway said. “The band's just having a blast.”
Galloway is also the festival director for the Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival in downtown Champaign. This year, the festival will run June 27 to 28. BluesDay Tuesday serves as a way to keep blues in the minds of citizens year-round. “Blues music is a very important part of our culture,” Galloway said. “All the other music around us comes from the blues. It’s great music, and it’s a great opportunity for someone to get up and express themselves.” BluesDay Tuesday has two house bands: Johnnie Mae and The Surreal Deal. The two bands switch off performances every week. The first 45 minutes of music are played by the house band. The rest of the night is open to any bands or single players who want to step up to perform. As Galloway puts it, people “get up and jam.” Typically, people play three or four songs, then let another person take the spotlight. The Fluid Event Center asks that those who are interested in playing to contact their office before the event, to keep it as structured as possible. Regardless, the center keeps extra equipment on hand for anyone who feels compelled to play. “Anybody can get up and do whatever they want,” Galloway said. Galloway thinks there is something unique about blues. First, at a loss for words, he stated that the reason there was uniqueness about blues was just “’cause.” Then it became more clear. “It’s just that type of music that after a bad day. It’s music that you can lay back and listen to,” Galloway said. “Some of it is really mellow; some of it’s really rippin’.”
Andy Moreillon feels the same way. Moreillon, a Champaign native, is one of the two lead singers in Johnnie Mae who performed at the first BluesDay Tuesday. Moreillon started playing blues last summer with Johnnie Mae. Prior to getting involved with the genre, he played alternative, rock and funk music. “It has a little more grit and soul than other genres,” Moreillon said. “It’s really influential.” Seven people make up Johnnie Mae. Instruments include electric guitar, harmonica, hand percussion, keyboard, bass, drums and a “tambourine floating around.” On March 11, Galloway had to switch the band at the last minute. Even then, not all of the members of Johnnie Mae were able to perform; some had to work and others were sick. The seven-member band became a four-member band with guest players. The band kept its cool to the last minute adjustment, and the audience members remained almost oblivious to the change. Galloway guided the sounds for Johnnie Mae, as he does for bands every week. While Johnnie Mae performed, Galloway’s brim of his cap spun from facing forward during the day hours to backwards during the show, accompanied by thick, black sunglasses as he jammed out to the band. “When you sit back by the audience, you see people come in,” Galloway said. “It’s fun to see people come in, sit in the back, have a drink and just listen.” The dancers in front of the stage are mostly members of C-U West Coast Swing Dancers. The
group practices before the event, and then there is a free dance while the bands perform. The Fluid Event Center is not just home to BluesDay Tuesday and C-U West Coast Swing Dancers. There are comedy shows on Monday nights. Zumba classes take place in the same room. In another room, Zero1 USA Supreme wrestlers compete. The center hosts school dances, weddings and banquets. An exposition room for concerts can hold 4,000 people. Chance the Rapper performed at the center last year. Outside is the Bonesaw Mill haunted house. This spring and summer, there will be a city market outside. Galloway keeps it “moveable” and “fluid,” ready to adapt. Right now, Galloway wants to get the word out about the center. This is mainly done through social media by his intern, Jessica Kroll, a senior in Recreation, Sport and Tourism and the University. Galloway aims for the Fluid Center to have a presence in Champaign, particularly through the music at BluesDay Tuesday. “It’s a genre of music that, I want to say, won’t go away,” Galloway said. BluesDay Tuesday is a weekly affair at Fluid Event Center on Country Fair Drive in Champaign. The event includes free admission and welcomes ages 19 and up. While the event hopes to have a local food sponsor soon, they currently serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Doors open at 8:30 p.m., and the music goes from 9 p.m. to midnight every Tuesday. March 21-27, 2014 buzz 7
COMMUNITY JONE SIN’
DRAMA KINGS AND QUEENS
by Matt Jones
“Eeeeeevil”--what can I say? It’s crossword #666.
Student theater calls all community members to enjoy the shows BY STEPHANIE SVARZ
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27 Took a hop
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28 Bad guys pursuant of peace, man
60 Location of what to ditch from all long solutions (and from Across/ Down hints) for this all to work
31 Latvian-born artist Marek
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The cast of Almost Maine, the most recent production of The Penny dreadful Players. Photo by Stephanie Svarz.
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is loaded with artistic expression. Filled with music, theater, dance, opera, stand-up comedy and a whole spectrum of performance art, it can be difficult to keep in the know of all the events around our community. Even more difficult is raising awareness of public events on campus to full-time residents. Student theater is alive and thriving around campus, providing fantastic entertainment for the campus and community for an accessible price. Those who have been around the campus may have heard of The Penny Dreadful Players (PDP), The New Revels Players (NRP) or The What You Will Shakespeare Company (WYW). These three groups put on several clever, creative and engaging shows each semester. The Penny Dreadful Players and New Revels Players focus on student and professionally-written modern shows. The What You Will Shakespeare Company finds its niche in Elizabethan work, among other historic works around this time period. Each of these groups create their productions from the ground up, completely designed, directed and acted by students. However, their performances and groups welcome
community members to participate in their artistic creations. They each work in various ways to reach out to the community. For example, these three groups come together each year in February to put on The Charity Show. This event is a one-night showcase that combines the talents of all three groups. Each group submits three or four student-written shows or an abridged show, which are then woven together. All of the money earned from the event goes back to the community. In the past, the groups have donated to The Awakenings Project and Imagination Theater. These groups are all very open to community engagement. “I have found that the ChampaignUrbana community has responded well to the theater we do. Illinois students are involved in all aspects of our company including acting, directing, tech and make up our board of directors. However, we are striving to reach out further into the community and welcome all community members to get involved,” PDP President Lorena Schmidt said. These groups do an excellent job putting forth quality theatrical experiences to the campus and larger community.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
COMMUNITY START OF THE VIDEO GAME SPRING PRAIRIE TIME SKIES SERIES Monday, March 24 Friday, March 21 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. William Staerkel Planetarium $5 for adults; $4 for students, seniors and kids; all sold at the door
PORCHAPALOOZA Friday, March 21 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Figure One (Porch) Free
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Douglas Branch Library Meeting Room, Free
AUTHOR EVENT
Tuesday, March 25 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble ZUMBA (Marketview Shopping Tuesday, March 25 & Center, Champaign) Thursday, March 27 Jaleigh Johnson will be 6:30 p.m. , Fluid Event Center appearing in light of her First free; 10 classes/$60; 20 new book release for The classes/$100 Mark of the Dragonfly
THE ERIC SHOW: Local area high school art exhibition, Open now through March 28, Illini Union Art Gallery (Main Level northwest Wing of the Union), Free
This show commemorates the life of Eric Steffenson, who passed away shortly after his early high school graduation in 1970. He was a talented artist who had hopes of attending the University as an Art major.
GUIDED MEDITATION ON THE PORCH Thursday, March 27 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Figure One (116 N. Walnut St., Champaign) Free
“COOKING THE IDEAL WAY” COOKING SHOW Thursday, March 27 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn (1501 S. Neil Street, Champaign) $10
FOOD & DRINK
LARRY KANFER GALLERY SPRING OPEN HOUSE Thursday, April 3, 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., 2503 South Neil Street, Champaign, IL, Free
Painter Larry Kanfer is showcasing his gallery of spring photographs, as well as selling them. Pictures of flowers and cityscapes are featured, as well as an opportunity to talk with the artist and get 25% off of his work he is selling.
MOVIES & TV WORLD HARVEST WEEKLY TASTING PARTY
CARE FOR A TASTE? Saturday, March 22, Hendrick House (904 W. Green St., Urbana), 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m. $40; a food and wine event serving all locally-
sourced ingredients to raise funds for the Companion Animal Resource and Education center. Small plates and desserts offered alongside Napa valley wines. Register online at http://carecentercu.org/shop/care-for-a-taste.
Saturday, March 22 519 E. University Ave., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free
BIG GROVE SUNDAY POPUP: FRENCH Sunday, March 23 Big Grove Tavern 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. A la carte, call 239-3505 for reservations.
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DRIPPING SLITS, ¡LOS ASSPARADOS!, THE EASY MARK
Friday, March 21 Cowboy Monkey at 10 p.m. $5
Friday, March 21 The Canopy Club at 9 p.m. $8
The Art will be showcasing Hayao Miyazaki’s latest animated achievement on the big screen! Acting as the fictional biography of Jiro Horikoshi, the chief engineer of building Japanese fighter planes, the film has been considered Miyazaki’s “swan song” in his sixth claimed retirement from Studio Ghibli. Including a stellar support soundtrack composed by Joe Hisaishi, this feature is one you don't want to miss!
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Saturday, March 22 Error Records at 7:30 p.m. $5
EMINENT SLAUGHTER VS. LATEM CARTE DE VISTE, W/ WITCHWEED, ODE VINTER VS. THE KING HAS ORATOR, AND HERMIT HILL WON!, SINGLE Saturday, March 22, The Canopy Club at 7 p.m., $6 PLAYER A stacked night of local metal, featuring mustsee battle sets between Eminent Slaughter and Latem, as well as Ode Vinter and Orator
Sunday, March 23 Error Records at 7:30 p.m. $5
WHISKEY WEDNESDAY: CANADIAN + MICRO-AMERICAN Wednesday, March 26, Seven Saints (32 E. Chester St., Champaign), 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., A la carte
What could be better than getting twice as drunk for half the price? Check the Seven Saints Twitter account (@sevensaints) every Wednesday to see which brand of whiskey is on special for that night. March 21-27, 2014 buzz 9
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217-239-2310
F Spacious rooms, modern fitness center. Full service movie rm www.greenstreetrealty.com
217-356-8750
Ramshaw Real Estate
www.ramshaw.com
217-
609 S. Randolph
4
F No caps!
1009 S. First, C.
3,5
F
Spacious remodeled units. Hardwood Flo
1306 N. Lincoln
4
F No caps!
205 E Healey, C
1
B
Huge units! Near County Market!
1103 S. Euclid
3,4,5+
F
706 S. Locust, C
1,2
F
W/D in unit! Hardwood. Modern furnitur
102 E. Gregory
4,5+
F
208 E. White
3,4
F
707 W. Elm, U.
2,3,4
F
Balcony in the trees, free parking, firepl
202 E. John
3
F
503 E. Clark, C.
Ef.
F
Secure bldg., free water
811 W. Oregon
4
F
101 W. Park, U.
1,2
U
EZ bus to campus, free parking, fiber op
306 E. Armory
3,4
F
Prime Location
506 E. White, C.
3
F
Balcony, secure bldg, free water & parkin
308 E. Armory
3,4
F
Prime Location
Hardwick Apartments
Prime Location
Rob Chambers
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www.robsapartments.com
Roland Realty 217-621-1012
www.roland-realty.com
217-8
217-3
907 S. Third
2,4
F Luxury living; convenient location; secur
407 E. University
1
B
Modern. Trash, sewer incl. W/D in unit.
404 E. Stoughton
3
F Engineering school, County Market, right
409 W. Green
1
B
Trash, sewer incl. Loft, parking incl.
901, 905, 909 S. First
St.,1
F FREE laundry room, onsite maintenance,
112 E. Green
2
F Brand NEW TVs in every room, premium
512 E. Green
2,4
F Brand new; 6th and Green; TVs in every
Hunsinger Enterprises, Inc.
www.hunsingerapts.com
217-337-1565
Hunsinger Apartments
2,3,4
F
Near campus. On-site laundry. Some utilities paid.
Group Houses
4, 7
F
Hardwood floors. Some utilities paid. Large rooms.
March 21-27, 2014 buzz 11
COMMUNITY
PAY ATTENTION TO THE WOMAN BEHIND THE PORCH PROJECT buzz talks with Heather Hart about her inspiration for bringing the CU community together BY NATALIE CZARNOTA igure One is an exhibition and programs space that operates as a laboratory to support projects, exhibitions and events stemming from all areas of study at the University’s School of Art + Design, a part of the College of Fine + Applied Arts. Located off-campus, Figure One allows ideas to formulate between the safety of the classroom and real world practice. Figure One not only benefit students, but it also benefits the community. By stimulating a dialogue between the School of Art + Design and the larger community, a connection through art is created between them. “I think we best serve the community by providing a space in which people feel included in the conversations we initiate via the art and programs we present at Figure One. I also think we serve the community by instilling a sense of comfort in our audience; they can critically engage with us about the work we are doing,” Figure One’s visiting coordinator Rehema Barber said. One of the upcoming shows, which aims to engage the public, is Social Habitat: The Porch Project by Heather Hart. Thanks to volunteer and student workers, the porch only took about a week and a half to build. “I like to finish building early, so I can futz with details and edit,” Hart said. On top of the porch, each person’s experience can change based off of the programs. Below the porch’s surface, people are able to discover different pathways leading to an area where local narratives are told and where visitors can tell their own stories. The Porch Project is inspired by many sources, one of which is a book by Charles Chesnutt called The Conjure Woman. The story follows Uncle Julius, who tells his plantation master stories every day. Each day, the master invites him closer and closer to the house and away from the field. Eventually, he
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reached the porch of the house and was then invited into the house for dinner. “I see the porch as a form of transition and reclamation between the house and the field,” Hart said. What makes this artwork special is that it engages the viewer, allowing them to be an active part of the project. “As in all of my work, I am interested in liminal spaces, and I want The Porch Project to take on different identities during the run of the show, depending on who experiences it and with what collaborative event. I’d like my visitors to actively participate in the artwork instead of this passive viewership we are used to in galleries. I want my work to resonate even after the project closes,” Hart said. Hart is currently a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council artist-in-residence who has had her work featured in many publications and exhibited worldwide. The show opens today, March 21, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Following the opening of the show, special events will continue to be hosted in connection with the project. On Saturdays, there will be Films on the Porch, which offers kid-friendly films such as Le Ballon Rouge, as well as films like Beasts of the Southern Wild. Tomorrow’s films include a partnering with the ChampaignUrbana Film Society to show the 2013 Pens to Lens shorts and local director Mike Boedicker’s House of Thaddeus. In addition, the schedule of events is opened up for the community and students to present programming throughout the week, from Tuesday to Thursday. For the schedule of events, visit figureone.org. All events are open to the public at no cost. Figure One is located on 116 N. Walnut St. in Champaign. It is open on Tuesdays to Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Used with permission from Heather Hart
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1,2,3 3
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217-344-2901 217-367-0720
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F No Security Deposit www.tricountymg.com
Advan 1007 W.
Most units have 42’’ flat screen TV, 1 Block from Beckman
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217-352-1129
U Fireplaces, garages, lofts www.shlensapts.com
The Tower at Third 302 E. John
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203 N. G
906 S. Locust, C.
4
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908 S. Locust, C.
1
F $40/mo parking
204 N. H
705 S. First, C.
3
F
$40/mo parking
906 W. C
705 S. First, C.
4
F
Remodeled
1005 W.
Weiner Companies, Ltd
Quiet, large
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217-384-8001
Armor 2nd and
404 1/2 E. White, Ch.
Ef.
F
705 W. Main, Urb.
Ef.,1
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1
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911 W. S
704 W. Nevada, Urb.
1
U Laundry on-site, ONLY 1 LEFT!!!
111 S. Li
604 W. Nevada, Urb.
1
U Large unit, laundry on-site
1004 W.
403 E. Elm, Urb.
1
U
1010 W.
705 W. Main, Urb.
2
F ONLY 1 LEFT!
603 W. Green, Urb.
2
U Hardwood floors, dishwashers!
705 W. Main, Urb.
3
F All utilities included! LARGE! Price Reduced.
404 E. White, Ch.
3,6
F All utilities included!
$440/mo. Laundry on-site
Modern 1 BR, near downtown Urbana
Bailey
901 W. S
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310 E Sp
Green
609 S. Ra 1306 N.
1103 S. E