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Last week, I wrote about We e ze r ’s The Blue Album as it reaches its 20th anniversary. It was an album that meant a lot to me growing up and still maintains a large piece of my musical consciousness years later. I spent countless hours in my suburban bedroom, learning guitar by playing along with “In The Garage� and wondering who Ace Frehley and Kitty Pryde were. So you can imagine my excitement over the announcement that Rivers Cuomo and his proto-normcore bandmates would be playing through the record at Riot Fest later this summer. Riot Fest might be the only festival I attend this summer, in fact, based off the strength of its lineup: the usual punk fare remains, with acts like Social Distortion, Bouncing Souls and Descendents, but also expands to include bands truer to a modern pop-punk sound like Title Fight, La Dispute, The Front Bottoms, Dads and Modern Baseball. Sweetening the deal, however, Riot Fest’s tenth annual installment has broadened itself to include acts perhaps best described as vaguely punk-influenced: Tegan and Sara, The Flaming Lips, Wu-Tang Clan, and headliners The Cure and The National. I’m particularly excited about those last two: I saw The Cure at Lollapalooza last summer and have seen The National every time they’ve been remotely near Chicago in the last four years (plus Bonnaroo last summer), but I could never miss a chance to tally a few more times. But the best thing about Riot Fest 2014, hands down, is The Get Up Kids’ appearance to perform their 1999 sophomore effort Something to Write Home About. As far as my favorite albums of all time go, Something is pretty high up there. Higher than The Blue Album or even blink-182’s Enema of The State (also released in 1999 and turning 15 this year), if only because Something has an even more iconic cover (two robots cuddling in a booth might be the epitome of Jimmy Eat World-era emo) and manages to hold up better after 15 years than Mark and Tom could have realistically hoped when writing “Dysentery Gary� or “The Party Song.� In contrast to the example of Enema especially, Something to Write Home About is a much stronger pop record. It’s cohesive, covering the emotional spectrum from post-breakup sadness to postbreakup misery. Jokes aside, The Get Up Kids wrote a great record whose rock-ability relates directly to the volume at which it’s played; when they take the stage in Humboldt Park this September, that opening pick slide on “Holiday� will have never rocked harder.
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TAILS OF SUCCESS Local humane society and volunteers host 30th Annual GIANT Garage Sale for good paws BY NATALIE DURST AND MEGHAN MARTZ
Volunteers setting up at the Humane Society Annual Garage Sale. Urbana, IL. Photos by Diana Diggs
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hat’s better than donating unwanted items? Donating those items to help some furry friends! The Champaign County Humane Society (CCHS) is hosting its 30th Annual GIANT Garage Sale this Friday through Sunday. Located in Urbana, the CCHS is an independent charitable organization that works towards preventing animal cruelty, promoting animal welfare and educating the public about various issues, such as the overpopulation of animals and how to properly care for and treat animals. It also provides a high quality shelter and medical and adoption services for its animals. The CCHS accepts all animals that are in need of shelter. These animals include dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and many more. Regardless of their age or condition, the humane society works towards providing good homes and care for these animals. Mary Tiefenbrunn, executive director of the Humane Society, is very proud of the organization. “The Champaign County Humane Society is an independent, nonprofit organization. We’re not a county agency and receive no government fund-
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ing, whatsoever. Thus, our operation depends on donations,” Tiefenbrunn said. “(The sale) has become a real community event that people look forward to," Tiefenbrunn said. She believes that the easy drop-offs, good shopping and volunteers are what make the event so successful. “People can drop off their used items all in one place, and our helpful volunteers quickly unload their cars, so they can be on their way,” Tiefenbrunn said. The sale is located at Kesler Hall of the Champaign County Fairground in Urbana (next to Carle Foundation Hospital). The event will feature many donated items, including antiques, books, housewares, gardening tools, craft supplies, electronics, sporting goods, clothing, toys and games. “Shoppers return year after year because our goods are well-organized, well-priced, and we have a great selection of stuff,” Tiefenbrunn said. Items can be purchased with cash, credit and debit cards and checks. There is also a concession stand selling food and drinks throughout the sale. The costs to attend the event vary, depending on the day and time. Today, the garage sale
is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is a $2 per person entrance donation until 3 p.m., and then the event is free. On Friday, the sale will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday’s $3 Bag Sale starts at 3 p.m., and there is no admission cost for the day. During the sale at 3 p.m., anything that shoppers can fit into their paper grocery bags will be sold for only $3. On Sunday, the sale runs from 10 a.m. to noon and features a giveaway. There is also a $1 per person entrance donation on Sunday. After Sunday’s $1 entry fee, people are allowed to take any of the remaining items with them for free. All proceeds from the sale will go on to support the Champaign County Humane Society and, according to Tiefenbrunn, each donation and sale is greatly appreciated. “Last year, the garage sale raised slightly over $60,000. That’s enough money to cover our entire medical program for a year. That’s vaccines, surgeries, staff hours, medicine, and medical supplies” Tiefenbrunn said. This event and its success would not be made possible without all of the help from the volunteers. “If staff mem-
bers had to do the work, this type of event would not be sustainable,” Tiefenbrunn said. There is a lot of planning and preparation that goes into the event, so Tiefenbrunn encourages people to volunteer at the shelter in order to benefit the animals. “We have it down to a science, but it does require preparation." "If anybody thinks (he or she) can pull off a sale of this magnitude without a lot of man-hours on the front end, they’re mistaken,” Tiefenbrunn said. The garage sale and the shelter are always looking for people who are willing to put in their time and efforts to help the animals. Without those volunteers, the shelter would not be able to maintain such a loving and caring environment. The event could use help setting up and cleaning up, and anyone with a truck or van is welcome to assist the volunteers between Sunday, May 25 and Tuesday, May 27. If you are interested in finding out more information about the CCHS, volunteer and employment opportunities or the many programs and services for animals, visit http://cuhumane.org or call 433-7297.
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LEAVING THE SPOTLIGHT
Senior Abbie Welsch shares her experiences and passions in theater on campus BY EMILY DOROLEK
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graduation approaches, seniors are packing up to head home for their last time before entering the real world of careers, bills and 9-5 hour work days. Abbie Welsch, 22 years old and an Advertising major, is one of the many moving on from the University. A very important part of the legacy she hopes to leave behind includes her love for spotlight and theater, something that made her college experience an unforgettable one. »buzz: When did you get involved with theater? »Abbie Welsch: I started doing theater in silly grade school plays. I didn’t realize how much I truly loved it until high school. It’s always been a constant in my life, though. There have been a few times where I haven’t had time for it or I decided I wanted to do other things with my time, and I always find myself coming back to it. »buzz: Why did you get involved with theater? »AW: I probably started getting involved in theater because I am the youngest of four, and my family always called me a ham. So of course, when I was a small kid and my teacher offered me a chance to be the center of attention, I jumped at the chance. But as I grew older, I found that there was a lot more to it than that. I’ve always felt happiest working on a production, whether it be on stage or behind the scenes. It’s where I feel most confident and most myself. »buzz: What’s your first memory of being in theater? »AW: One of my first memories is being in the fourth grade and doing the Stations of the Cross at my Catholic grade school. I wanted to be Mother Mary terribly, but I got cast as the guy whose ear gets chopped off instead. (Will anyone who didn’t
go to Catholic school get this? lol oops) I was obviously devastated and thought my life was over. I rocked the shit out of getting my ear cut off though. My mom even bought me a plastic ear to fall onto the stage. It was all very dramatic as a nine-year-old. »buzz: What did you do at U of I in terms of theater? »AW: My freshman year I took THEA 101 with J. W. Morrissette. He’s a really great professor and is super approachable and cares about his students and what he teaches. I approached him after class one day and asked him how nontheater majors can get involved. He told me about a few RSOs on campus that are dedicated to student theatre, so I looked them up. There was an audition that week for a student-written play festival for the Penny Dreadful Players (shameless plug: PDP is the oldest student-run theatre troupe on campus! Check us out: http:// pennydreadfulplayers.weebly.com) and got cast in a couple of them. I made some friends within the group but didn’t join the board of directors until my second semester of my freshman year. I’ve acted, directed, produced and done technical work for various shows each year. This year, I was proud and honored to be the Artistic Director for PDP. »buzz: What is your favorite memory of being in theater and why? »AW: My favorite memory is going into high school my freshman year. I went to a different school than all of my friends from grade school, so I didn’t know anybody. Theater is where I made some genuinely amazing friendships. They were all very welcoming. »buzz: Did you ever have an embarrassing moment? »AW: I was in a show where I had to wear a short blonde wig. It was a play with a lot of physical
humor, and the wig fell off. I was just standing center stage with this awful bald cap looking like an old man trying to remember my lines. It actually made the show better, though. The audience thought it was hilarious. Me, not so much. I’ve also been in shows where I’ve been cast as a lesbian or (I) talked about using a vibrator with my very Catholic parents in the audience. They’re very accepting and lovely people, though. They get it. »buzz: What inspires you to perform/act? »AW: I am constantly amazed and intrigued by the human condition. We are really complex, why we think and feel and do the things we do. Our motives and our morals. It’s endless. I love reading a script and analyzing the decisions characters make. Because in the end, characters are people in their own world dealing with their own problems and triumphs. So if I get the chance to delve into a life that I otherwise wouldn’t be able to experience, that’s amazing to me. Seeing life from a different perspective is really refreshing. It’s like a reality check that your problems aren’t the only problems. And I’m lucky to be able to get that chance. »buzz: What has been your favorite performance and why? »AW: I enjoy them all! The most fun performance I’ve done as of late was my last production here at college. It was called Come See Our Shorts. I produced and acted alongside some amazingly talented people. You should be interviewing them instead. They also might be my soulmates. And my most favorite performances are the ones that challenge me. It’s easier for me to be silly or sarcastic than to be emotionally raw. The most challenging for me this year was as Marci in Al-
most, Maine. My first ever role at U of I, written and directed by the incredible Molly McAndrew, holds a special place in my heart as well. »buzz: What will you miss most after leaving the theater program at U of I? »AW: I will probably miss the freedom we have. Especially being on a college campus and funding ourselves, we really get to test the waters and try whatever we want. If we want to do a professional full-length we can, and if we want to do studentwritten works or an improv show, we can. And we can write about whatever we want like cat parasites and boob jobs. Or real things, like what we are going through at the moment. We don’t have many consequences here. And of course I will miss the people. »buzz: What advice would you give someone trying to get into theater? »AW: Your biggest obstacle in doing anything in life is yourself. Letting go of the insecurities and worries you have is half the battle. Theater is a really welcoming community. Everyone is rooting for everyone else to do well. There’s no harm nor foul in trying it out, so you should do it! »buzz: If you could perform in any production, what would it be? »AW: That’s hard to pick just one. Maybe Noises Off. I think I’d like to work with certain people more than on a specific production. There are so many talented people to learn from. »buzz: Do you have any plans in your future for theater? »AW: I’m actually taking some time off after college to look for an agent and do some work in the city (Chicago). I’m excited to take different theater classes and audition. It’s the perfect time to see what’s out there for me, and do what I love. I can’t wait! May 23-29, 2014 buzz 5
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VEGAN REMIX
The Red Herring opens for the first summer in half a century with weekly, vinyl-inspired dinners BY AMIRAH ZAVERI
Dining at the Red Herring in Urbana. Photo by Diana Diggs
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he Red Herring is not just a restaurant, but also a monument to how our nation and campus have changed throughout the decades. As a nonprofit restaurant, it aims to stay true to its activist roots and prides itself on its regard for environmentalism, social justice and giving back to the CU community. Starting on May 31, the newly created Farm to (Turn)Table Dinners event kicks off with its first dinner. Patrons are taken back to a time in which classic vinyl records were the prime choice to listen to hit songs. Bring in your favorite record or just come to listen, and at $10 a plate, enjoy a fixed menu—which is organic, gluten-free and vegan—that will be diverse and innovative each week. During an era of anti-war protests, McCarthyism and civil unrest in the United States, The Red Herring was a sanctuary for countless activists who were eager to discuss and debate the problems plaguing the nation. While it began with a few activists conversing around some coffee that was brought, The Red Herring officially turned into a functioning coffeehouse in 1967, created by the Channing Murray foundation. Eventually, the coffeehouse grew into a restaurant supplied by volunteers and, today, is now a fully functioning restaurant with paid staff and a board of directors. Holly Curia—travel enthusiast, avid urban farmer, and co-owner of a flower community supported agriculture (CSA) project in which she grows organic flowers—recently joined The Red Herring as head chef. Graduating from the
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University of Illinois in 2012, she then traveled for a year working at different farms and, through her experiences, learned to cook and delved deeply into the local food scene and cooking with fresh, organic ingredients. Rachel Storm is the president of the Board of Directors for the Channing Murray Foundation, which oversees The Red Herring and, since 2005, has also worked as an administrator for the University. buzz sat down with Storm and Curia to discuss the new Farm to (Turn)Table event and recent renovations and additions to The Red Herring. »buzz: How did the Farm to (Turn)Table idea come about? »Rachel Storm: We knew we wanted to do a farm to table dinner. We already receive a lot of our produce from local farms through partnerships we have created with local farmers, and we wanted to do an event that would solely reflect this growing partnership. Also, we thought it would be cool to have a night where people could just come and bring their favorite record. It’s cool that people can bring their records and play them on our record player and experience a dinner that’s funky and relaxing. »Holly Curia: This is really a step forward in our food justice movement, having a night dedicated to local organic farmers. As an aspiring organic farmer myself, I’m really big into the local food movement and being able to work with the community at large is really important because we have so much around here, and this event allows us to
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Dining at the Red Herring. Urbana, IL. Photo by Diana Diggs
expose these farmers to the public. »buzz: Why are you starting this event? »RS: This is the first summer that we’ve been open since the '60s and that first summer didn’t go very well; it was a loss for us. We’re taking a risk, but we’ve done a lot of work this past year, and we’ve seen an increase in business because of that. So we’re really excited to also have the summer to experiment in some way and the Farm to (Turn)Table is just one of the ways we are planning to experiment and to the restaurant this summer. »HC: We’re so excited to be open this summer. This really is the best time of year for food. The farmers' market is open and I can bike back to the restaurant and bring back fresh produce straight to the restaurant for this event and our other dinners and lunches. »buzz: What dishes will you create for the Farm to (Turn)Table event?
»HC: It’s hard to say right now because I’m not going to know exactly what’s at the farmers' market 'til I’m there. But I’m thinking a lot of nice salads, stir fries; we want to work a bit more with pasta over the summer and also work with gluten-free things like vegetable-based pasta. I also want to work with stuffed vegetables, like stuffed bell peppers. »RS: We plan the menu the week before, so as we approach the week we take inspiration from lots of different things: vegan blogs, word of mouth. You’ll see diversity all summer long with the dishes we try out. It’ll remain completely vegan and organic, though. »buzz: Do you plan to make this event a summer tradition? »RS: If it’s a successful event, definitely. We would think of even making it a fall event for when school resumes. »buzz: Where did the name The Red Herring come from?
»RS: Basically a direct response to McCarthyism. Something was often called a red herring if it was deemed communist, even if it wasn’t. »HC: Before it was a restaurant, it was a gathering place for radical groups. My theory is that when they opened the restaurant, they were kind of thinking they were going to be accused of radical beliefs anyways so they decided to call it Red Herring. They were kind of playing on what they were doing and what it was called. It speaks to a lot of the politics that The Red Herring comes from. In terms of its history, it was one of the spaces that were radically anti-war, created space for war resistors and people who were draft-dodging. »buzz: Are you planning any new additions to The Red Herring in the upcoming months? »RS: We’re experimenting with trying out a bike delivery service. We’re only using volunteers at this point in time, just to pilot it and try it
out but, depending how that goes, Red Herring could potentially offer bike delivery on campus and through the community starting in the fall. Another thing that we are brainstorming are educational workshops starting in the fall of 2014, including "Composting 101," "Help! I’m Going Vegan" and "Ancestral Health and Healing." »buzz: What’s your favorite vinyl record? »HC: I can’t decide! It’s a tie between "Moondance" by Van Morrison and "Déjà Vu" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. »Rachel: Hmm. I don’t have a definite favorite, but one of mine is "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" and "Love Man" by Otis Redding. The Red Herring is located at 1209 W. Oregon St., Urbana and can be contacted at 367-2340. Summer Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., typical menu; Wednesday and Saturday: 5-8 p.m., specialized menu May 23-29, 2014 buzz 7
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GOING IT ALONE
Victor Villareal plays solo show at Error Records
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“Make It Rain”--it’ll be your downfall.
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Guitarist Victor Villareal. Used with permission from Victor Villareal.
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ou may not immediately recognize the name Victor Villarreal, but his guitar work—as well as his formative role in the Midwest music scene—is unmistakable. As a member of such influential projects as Cap’n Jazz, Joan of Arc, and Owls, Villarreal’s career has spanned decades and continues today. The past year has been one of progression for the already well-versed musician. With the release of the first Owls album in over a decade and a solo project in full force, Villarreal shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. buzz caught up with the Chicago-based musician before his show at Error Records on May 25. »buzz: This past year seems to have been a pretty productive and busy one for you. From your perspective, how has 2014 been, music-wise? »Victor Villarreal: Music-wise, it has been awesome. I’ve been very active between the two projects I’m currently involved in, which are my solo project (I go by my own name) and Owls. So I’ve just been sort of balancing the two projects right now and it’s been providing a really good outlet for all of my energy, and it’s been going great. »buzz: Speaking of Owls, what was it like to record another album after taking such a long hiatus? Did it happen naturally or did it entail a lot of hard work? »VV: It was very hard work, actually. I think it was a lot harder than I had anticipated. But there was a natural characteristic to it as well. The fact that we’ve been playing music together for so long and that we have played music together over the course of oh, maybe 25 years or something, you can’t help but automatically go into recording with the anticipation of what the other person is going to do musically or what they might do with an idea that you come up with. And that was
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more of a struggle for me personally because I was trying to just push that out of my mind completely and approach it with no expectation at all. Every once in a while you get this natural, familiar thought that pops into your head, you know, an idea similar to what we maybe would have done in 2001 or back in 1993. »buzz: When you had those moments of awareness of what you would have done in the past, did you try to follow them or did you try record something entirely new? »VV: For me, I would try to push it out of my body. It would be more of a maintenance thing I think for me because it seems like a default or something. I didn’t want to have any preconceived notions or go in with any sort of plan or idea that could distract me in any way from any perspective so I felt like sometimes it would be a struggle, like that was my own personal challenge, and as a group we had our own challenges with each other to deal with too. It was definitely a release and there were times that felt natural as well; happy accidents would happen or we’d be jamming and something would just click and happen naturally, but definitely a roller coaster ride. »buzz: Are you happy with the finished product? »VV: Definitely. I think it’s probably as close to whatever we intended to make as we could have gotten. We all put as much effort as we could into it, and we vibed and interchanged ideas so many times. We’d write a bunch of parts over the course of so many months and then we would sort of go through each song and each part at practice, and once we’d reached the end, we’d sort of start from the beginning again, rewriting and changing it. Continued on page 11
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movie’s plot is conveyed through the human eyes of Lt. Ford Brody, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, showcasing the experiences of him and his family throughout the events of the film. Taylor-Johnson does a serviceable job, as does the rest of the cast. The film doesn’t spend much time on developing their characters, as it focuses much more on the events that they are thrown into, but audiences will still manage to grow attached to them throughout the movie. A definite standout in the cast is Bryan Cranston, who gives a powerfully emotional performance as Ford’s father Joe Brody but is unfortunately underutilized. If you’re going into this film expecting this year’s Pacific Rim, you will likely be disappointed, as the monster action is used sparingly. Much of the films first two acts are devoted to build-up, but once the climax hits, it is incredibly satisfying. Rather than falling into the typical summer blockbuster trap of drowning in CGI, the film uses it sparingly and, thus, the massive computer-generated action is far more effective when it hits. The rest of the film is also not without merit, as it manages to build up an intriguing sense of mystery and tension throughout the first two acts. At some points, however, the constant teasing shots of Godzilla begin to grow tiresome. Maybe one more action sequence would have dissuaded that slight disappointment of the airport scene. As if it needs to be mentioned, Godzilla is a
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Saturday, May 24; a film, he wanted to make a movie that gave the audience the experience of LSD hallucinations without 7 a.m.-noon their taking LSD, “to change the young minds of the world.” Jodorowsky’s Dune is a documentary about Illinois & Vine; free admission Jodorowsky’s immensely ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful attempt at making this movie, delving
into the creative process, concept artwork and incredible vision that resulted in the greatest unmade movie ever made.
MUSIC CHURCH BOOTY/ WILD JESUS & THE DEVIL’S LETTUCE PARTY BAND/FAUVE Friday, May 23; 8 p.m. Mike ‘N’ Molly’s; $7
RED CENT JACK TORRANCE Saturday, May 24; 7:30 p.m. Error Records; $5
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THE CHEMICALS/THE CONFORMISTS/ DR. RESPONSIBLE Saturday, May 24; 8 p.m. Mike ‘N’ Molly’s; $7
MUSCLE WORSHIP/VICTOR VILLARREAL/CRTVTR/HANK./ SLAM DINNER
M.P.H./TIM MCKEAGE/ MICHAEL Italian band CRTVTR comes to Error Records with POWERS/ROB Muscle Worship (KS) and Victor Villarreal (Owls, HAMMOND Sunday, May 25; 7 p.m. Error Records; $8
Joan of Arc, Cap’n Jazz). Local support comes from CU veterans Hank. and new band Slam Dinner.
12 buzz May 23-29, 2014
Friday, May 23; 9:30 p.m. Cowboy Monkey; $5
PRAIRIE FRUITS FARM: WEEKLY OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, May 28; 4-6:3 p.m. 4410 N. Lincoln Ave.; free admission
“Each Wednesday, from now until the first week of September, you can come out to the farm, visit with the goats, stroll the grounds, eat some gelato and buy some great local foods. There’s no admission charge, and no reservations are required. Just come and enjoy the rural beauty that surrounds us.” –PrairieFruits.com