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Every year around this time, my mom asks me for a Christ- mas list so she can send it to Santa. Yes, a guide to spirits 06 I am 22 years old and still believe in Santa. What are you going to do about it? There’s absolutely nothing wrong with having whimsical visions of Santa coming down my chimney, taking a bite out of a cookie that I left out on the requisite “Santa plate,” (my house has a plate specifically for Santa. I don’t really know what it’s from, but it just became a tradition) leaving boxes of unwrapped gifts from Amazon and climbing back up to deliver presents to the other good little boys and girls. My brother is 15 and I am 22. I’m sure we still lo-cal music eggnogged fall within that demographic. 10 06 As I’ve gotten older, coming up with things to put on my list has become increasingly difficult. After a certain point, I’ve stopped needing things. Or maybe I finally matured enough to realize that Your favorite movie sucks the things I need I really don’t need. So this year RESTURANT FOR VEGET04 when my mom asked for Santa’s list in her Face- Is Donnie Darko all cult and nothing more? book inbox, I didn’t have anything to put on it. For a moment, I thought about being humor- ous and asking Santa for 1. A job, 2. Financial BREAKFAST FOOD security and 3. An apartment of my own that is get to know not connected to my parents abode, but then I 11 buzz sits down with Enta figured Santa probably doesn’t work with non- GREEN BUSINESS material goods, which is a shame. So I had to Missed the rethink my heart’s desires. Over winter break, I plan on having a play date calendar with a good friend of mine who is a boss in the BESTBEST OF CU 2012? 12 kitchen. We’re going to sous vide the shit out NEW BUSINESSYour guide to this week's events in CU of everything in sight and so I figured, in most resale practical terms, I should just ask for some ba- Don’t Sweat! dass ingredients to cook with. So, here goes: SHOPwe’ve gotB ARBEQUEyou covered. on readbuzz.com Dear Santa,

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: Check out two reviews of one of the holiday season’s You might remember me from a few years ago. Find the winners forPLA most renowned theater productions, A Christmas Carol. It’s been a long time since I’ve addressed you di- CU’s best eateries, rectly. Usually my mom forwards you my wishes hangouts, & more DESSERFOOD & DRINK: Head on over to readbuzz.com and click on the “reviews” subsection because I’m busy, but I’ve got some time this year. PIZZA under Food & Drink to catch up on restaurant recommendations for around Chambana. Not that you don’t deserve my direct attention. I’m not looking for too much. I pretty much have everything I need. All I’m asking for this year is MOV IES & TV: No film is off limits. Check out our new feature Your Favorite Movie Sucks! Online at some coin to purchase some killer ingredients for LIVEreadbuzz.com! MUSIC VENUE cooking with a good friend. If we’re successful, COMMUNITY: Crazy stuff has been happening around CU lately. Make sure to check out which of course we will be, we’ll save you a plate. the internet for more details. And you can count on that. Thanks for being such a swell guy. Stay golden, pony boy. SMOKE BUY MUSICMUSIC: Check out our interview with Victoria Bergsman of Taken by Trees. Yours truly, SHOP HAIR SALON Samantha 2 buzz December 6 - 12 , 2012 Winter Blends: Volume One HEADS UP! LIKES, GRIPES & YIKES

Like JOYCE FAMAKINWA JASMINE LEE LIKEJoyce FamakinwaMovies & TV Editor LIKELike Food & Drink Editor Movies & TV Editor Jasmine Lee » Yasiin Bey’s (aka Mos Def) »Christmas movies all day, list of dislikes: I feel like I was every day: Usually, during this just having a conversation with time of year, I am subjected to a friend about how lately hip hop the whims of ABC Family and hasn’t excited me like it did when Lifetime and Hallmark’s sched- START OF HANUKKAH I was younger (what music fan ules of Christmas movies, but BY THOMAS THOREN hasn’t taken part in this cliché of a conversation?) this year, thanks to my roommates’ seemingly Recently artists like Kendrick Lamar and Angel endless collection of them, I can indulge in the Hey, did you know it isn’t all pine trees, and red Haze have been able to change that. As far as not-so-predictable catalog of fi lms. One can only and green lights this time of year for some people? songs go, a track that has my undivided atten- see Snow so many times before I start to want to In case you didn’t know, it turns out there is an- tion right now is Yasiin Bey’s rhyme over Chief strangle the main girl lead for being too perfect. other reason for the season. Hanukkah begins Keef’s summer hit “I Don’t Like.” This was already But by changing things up with a Jingle All the Way this Saturday, Dec. 8, at sundown and runs for a song that kind of needed a little a push, and only or ..., I can justify the endless hours I spend curled eight days and nights until ending the evening improved with the addition of Pusha T and Kanye up on the sofa, gleefully living vicariously through of Sunday, Dec. 16. So now is the perfect time West. Now Yasiin Bey joins in on the fun with this the cheesy lives of picture-perfect protagonists. to learn about this Jewish holiday. And since it list of things he is not feeling, not here for, and in And what’s my favorite Christmas movie? While comes before any other major holiday this month, general just doesn’t co-sign. Things like white su- Love, Actually is close and dear to my heart, the you know it must be the best of all! premacy, cackling, caroling, petty internet rumors No. 1 spot goes to Surviving Christmas, in all its Luckily there are plenty of ways to celebrate and and the rent (it’s too high). The best line, “Yuck, zany, slapstick, ridiculous glory. Seriously, the learn about Hanukkah and all that it stands for. If you suck go away you’re always talking and you scene where Ben Affl eck falls off his childhood you don’t know what it's all about, you could just never have much to say.” He delivers this line; banister keeps me laughing everytime. walk into Sinai Temple at 3104 W. Windsor Road, which kind of reminds you of something a fi ctional Champaign, and ask, “What’s it all about?” I’m sure teenager on a CW night time soap would say, in » Holiday drinks: Two drinks make me weep with they’re friendly enough to educate you. such a harsh and disdainful manner. The best part joy that it’s fi nally December: Starbuck’s Caramel Alternatively, you could go to the Illini Union bowl- is that this song has an effortless quality; in fact it Brulee latte and Espresso Royale’s Gingerbread ing alley at 6 p.m. Sunday for a special Hanukkah- sounds like something he did during a lunch break. Chai Latte. themed evening hosted by the Chabad Center for Jewish Life at the University. They’ll have snacks and Jordan Ramos JORDAN RAMOS Like TYLER SCHMIDT prizes, probably for the highest score, but maybe CopyLIKE Chief Copy Chief TylerLIKE Schmidt Asst. Art Director also for making friends in the Jewish community. Likes Assistant Art Director Oh wait, that’s a prize all by itself! » Anniversaries: My (now) boy- » Disney Chanel Original Mov- Complete your Jewish trifecta by swinging by Illini friend fi rst asked me to a Cubs ies: As a '90s kid, Disney Chan- Hillel at 503 E. John St., Champaign, to see what game on June 27, 2011 (That fell nel Original Movies weren't just University students are doing for CU. through, but I still count it be- a fun thing to watch, they were a There are plenty of ways to learn about Judaism cause he did technically ask me lifestyle. In Disney's pre-That's and Hanukkah beyond your favorite comedians from out.) Our fi rst actual date was So Raven hay day, they pumped New York, so just get out there and do it! July 21. First kiss? July 24. Our actual, legitimate out a few new ones each year, every one just as anniversary? Aug. 16. And the date he fi rst told good, if not better, than the last. As a fi fth grader, me he was falling in love with me was Oct. 18. I wanted to be a true soul skater for Team Pup BUZZ STAFF So, on the 16, 18, 21, 24 and 27 of every month, and Suds with Brink. In middle school I learned COVER DESIGN Yoojin Hong it sets off an internal alarm in my head. I don't about gender equality in the motocross racing EDITOR IN CHIEF Samantha Bakall MANAGING EDITOR Nick Martin legitimately celebrate these anniversaries, but my leagues. They taught us lessons, gave us new ART DIRECTOR Michael Zhang mind does tend to go, "Awww, it's been one year ways to celebrate holidays, and even gave us a ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR: Tyler Schmidt COPY CHIEF Jordan Ramos and four months since we started dating!" (That's computer-hacking Bryan Cranston fi rst ruining, PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Zach Dalzell our next "anniversary." Go us, right?) He thinks then saving, Christmas in 'Twas the Night. Look it IMAGE EDITOR Nick Martin PHOTOGRAPHERS Qi Yu, Zach Dalzell, Maddie Rehayem I'm ridiculous, so I make a point to usually let him up. You're welcome. DESIGNERS Chelsea Choi, Dane Georges know when the dates arrive. Just to annoy him. MUSIC EDITOR Evan Lyman FOOD & DRINK EDITOR Jasmine Lee Gripe JASMINE LEE MOVIES & TV EDITOR Joyce Famakinwa » The feeling of knowing you got someone the JasmineGRIPE Lee ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Jessica Bourque Food & Drink Editor COMMUNITY EDITOR Tom Thoren perfect gift: Sometimes I get gift epiphanies. Ya Food & Drink Editor CU CALENDAR D.J. Dennis COPY EDITORS Karl Schroeder know the feeling? You're just walking down the » This springlike weather: DISTRIBUTION Brandi and Steve Wills street, living your life, minding your own business WHAT. IT IS DECEMBER AND STUDENT SALES MANAGER Molly Lannon CLASSIFIED SALES MANAGER Deb Sosnowski and all of a sudden the entire holiday season has THE TEMPERATURE IS IN THE AD DIRECTOR Travis Truitt changed. You know what to get your mom. Or MID-50s. As a staunch support- PUBLISHER Lilyan J. Levant sister. Or signifi cant other. And it's not something er of all things winter - icy winds, TALK TO BUZZ that's all boring and generic. It's something BRIL- heaps of snow and gloomy grey ON THE WEB www.readbuzz.com LIANT. I had one of these glorious epiphanies ear- skies, I do not appreciate Mother Nature’s sud- EMAIL [email protected] WRITE 512 E. Green St., Champaign, IL 61820 lier in the week, and I 100 percent know what I'm den turn to T-shirt and shorts weather. I want my CALL 217.337.3801 going to get my boyfriend, despite him only asking scarf, dammit, and my collection of thick sweat- We reserve the right to edit submissions. buzz will not publish a letter without the verbal consent of the writer prior to publication date. buzz for blu-rays (BORING). Yeah, I strayed from the ers and heavy jackets to be put to use! Drinking Magazine is a student-run publication of Illini Media Company and does Christmas list, but all for the sake of being awe- hot chocolate and holiday drinks (see above) just not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the views of the University of Illinois administration, faculty or students. some! And loving! And completely personal! This doesn’t have the same nostalgic feel when I’m © ILLINI MEDIA COMPANY 2012 is totally gonna get me laid. sweltering in the sunlight.

December 6 - 12 , 2012 buzz 3 Topless Female Dancers MOVIES & TV 18 to enter • Mon-Thurs 8pm - 1am Fri - Sat 8pm - 2am • $5 Cover (Always Hiring, We’ll Train) YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE SUCKS Silver All Donnie Darko (2001) U of I Bullet Students BY BEN MUELLER Get In he only reason I ever gave this movie atten- mering details for a time travel plot that is tanta- T tion was because some kid told me, “Dude, lizingly close at hand, but by fi lm’s conclusion, left 1401Bar E. Washington FREE you have to see this super weird movie.” Cultism completely in the dark. When capturing the bizarre, Urbana Mon-Thurs is fun: it allows for overlooking a fi lm’s short- a director can go for the art house gusto and leave 217.344.0937 21 & Over comings to only enjoy its super cool aspects. But it all up to viewers to make their own interpreta- rather than be exalted strictly on its own merit, tions. Or, he can create a sci-fi landscape that’s re- www.silverbulletbar.net cult status has brought attention to a movie that ally cluttered, but have the audience trust him that is poorly structured, barely comprehensible and everything does, in fact, make sense. Donnie Darko melodramatic enough to deserve being passed sits half-baked and cross-eyed between the two, on the Blockbuster shelf. refusing to commit to its art. You remember the story: Donnie (Jake Gyllen- Some things are just best left in high school, haal) is a troubled high schooler hopped up on such as the hormonal fear that the world is medication who sleepwalks all over town and crashing down, finding something wrong with wakes up in bizarre places. On one such outing, everything around us and complaining snarkily Week of Friday, December 7 – he encounters a humanoid rabbit, Frank, who tells to friends about our emotionally imbalanced Thursday, December 13, 2012 him that the world will end in 28 days. Between dads. Donnie Darko doesn’t just house all those Anna Karenina (R) 35mm print Donnie’s budding romance with the new girl, embarrassments, it encourages them. The mov- Fri: 5:00 PM, 7:30 PM Gretchen (Jena Malone), and Frank’s commands ie does have some great laughs and well-done Sat & Sun: 2:30, 5:00, 7:30 PM to tear apart the world that surrounds him, the au- performances, but when Frank asks Donnie, Mon - Thur: 7:30 PM dience tries to decipher the mystery of the looming “Have you ever seen a portal?” and one clumsily The Night of the Hunter (NR) 35mm print apocalypse and Donnie’s roll in it. spreads on the movie screen, or when Donnie Roger Ebert’s “Great Movies” series The whole thing barely makes any sense, and and Gretchen kiss on their high school’s steps Fri & Sat: 10:00 PM worse, the story takes time to give hope that it will. for way too long, I find myself chuckling for all Frank from Donnie Darko. Used with permission by Wed & Thu: 10:00 PM Donnie’s know-it-all science teacher provides glim- the wrong reasons. Pandora Cinema and Creative Commons 126 W. Church St. Take the CUMTD Bus Champaign www.theCUart.com

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The art of martial arts combined with the art rather than the sensation of absorbing the action, time a character is violently opened up in The Man 11:15, 1:55, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40 of fi lmmaking is truly fun to see. Choreography and embracing and accepting each choreographed with the Iron Fists, one can’t help but laugh when LINCOLN (PG-13) 12:10, 3:20, 6:30, 9:40 S SKYFALL (PG-13) is essential, yes, but so is cinematography, and motion. Ultimately, this is the downfall of The Man they really should be cringing or half-covering his 12:35, 3:40, 6:45, 9:50 the latter seems to be lacking in this fi lm. Since with the Iron Fists, because if a Kung Fu fi lm can’t face, if only fi lmmakers weren’t so excited about WRECK-IT RALPH (PG) MOVIE GIFT CARDS 11:00, 1:25, 3:50, 6:15, 8:45 available at the box o ce Tarantino participated in this project, I’ll refer to deliver excellent fi ghting sequences, then there’s digital blood. FRI/SAT LS 11:10 FREE $1 CONCESSION his Kill Bill fi lms. 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Arts & Entertainment dancing the nutcracker buzz chats with Nutcracker ballerina Tuli Bera by Emily Dorolek

mom and an ice fairy in Act One, a Spanish dancer at competitive sports. After being admitted body is capable of by pushing it to the limit, which for half of the show and then a flower. Buzz met into the University, Bera decided to major in can sometimes be exciting or dangerous,” Bera with Bera in her dressing room as she prepped for Molecular and Cellular Biology, but joined an said. Although she has never had any major rehearsal, and talked about her passion for dance. Indian dance group on campus called Ghungroo physical setbacks, she revealed that being injured At five years old, Tuli’s parents took her to see her Dance Company, which involved different tech- would be the most devastating setback for her. first ballet,Giselle , an iconic and classical ballet. niques of hip-hop and fusion mixed with Indian A common misconception, Bera points out, in- “I couldn’t stop dancing. I danced all the way dancing and contemporary western dancing. volves dancers not being real athletes. home in the car and then I begged my parents After focusing solely on biology her freshmen “It’s one of my biggest pet peeves. Dancers can to sign me up for dance classes. So they did, and year, she yearned to dance again and decided also be athletes. I’ve played sports, and this by far that’s when it stuck. I just kept doing it,” Bera said. to reestablish her dance skills at the CU Ballet, is the hardest thing. It’s so different; it expects a After becoming a young ballerina at age five, her where her love of dance was forged. lot out of you,” she said. love for the art grew and she joined an Indian “Dance is just something I have to do every day. As of now, Bera plans on officially transferring Classical Dancing class that taught the style of It really just keeps me sane,” Bera said. She began to the dance department at the University and Bharata Natyam, a traditional Indian dance. dancing again in her sophomore year because it minoring in MCB. She wants to attend graduate Bera has been in The Nutcracker for almost half provided relief from the school’s academic stresses. school for dance and earn a Ph.D in dance studies. of the CU Ballet's 20 productions, and always Although her passion for this art is strong, the She hopes to end up at a university to teach dance. looks forward to the beginning of the show sea- rough days, Bera said, are exhausting. She begins If this path doesn’t work out, she will work to be- son. Performers ranging in age from five to 60 are with a morning of technique and ballet classes come a physical therapist for a dance team, where involved in this holiday production, allowing Bera to and then moves to an afternoon of a compos- she will still constantly be near a dance floor. relive her past performances while engaging with ite class, which teaches choreography of dance “I enjoy performing because the lights are so younger, developing dancers. “It’s a throwback for through dance history. Using some of these skills, bright and you can’t see the audience. It’s more Nutcracker Ballerina Tuli Bera. Used with permission by Tuli Bera me. Like, ‘That was me five years ago!’ It’s so excit- Bera has choreographed a dance for her Indian like you’re performing for yourself, but then you ing to perform with new talent and to see how they dance group and will perform in next semester’s hear applause at the end, and it’s crazy!” Bera said he takes a breath, lifts up her chin, peeks blossom throughout each week.” production of February Dance. excitedly. “All rehearsals build up to that one mo- S around the curtain to catch a glimpse of the Bera’s love for dance is unconditional, but Bera said that she enjoys being a dancer be- ment on stage that you won’t forget.” evening’s crowd and strolls out to the stage on when the Champaign native entered high cause she is constantly exposed to new people The Nutcracker’s opening night was Nov. 30 the tips of her toes. Dancing has been a part of school, she decided to give her dancing feet and likes seeing the interesting ways different and the show will be brought to life once again Tuli Bera's life for 13 of her 20 years. Performing a rest and expose herself to other sports. bodies can take shape and move. Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2:30 in more than eight Nutcracker productions at CU Throughout high school, she mastered track, “The body experiences more than just sitting, p.m. and 7:30 p.m., as Bera elegantly prances, Ballet, this year she takes on four roles: a party volleyball and basketball, and became skilled walking, running, swimming. You see what your turns and dances across the stage. must love dogs Canis Familiarus art exhibit comes to Amara Yoga & Arts by Katie Gamble

tographs and drawings depicting animals of Fitzgerald said. It will showcase artist Peggy Shaw, Fitzgerald said. The Opening Reception is on all kinds, with special emphasis on man’s best who received her Master of Fine Arts at the Art Dec. 7 from 7-9 p.m. and will run until Feb. 7, friend, the dog. The artists behind the show are Institute of Chicago and her Bachelor of Fine Arts 2013, Monday through Thursday from 4:15- Susan Smith, Joan Stolz, Knut Bauer, Miriam from UIUC, and is known for her mixed media pho- 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon in Urbana Martincic, Maria Lux, Peggy Shaw, Kathyrn tography pieces inspired by folktales and myths, at Amara Yoga & Arts. Fitzgerald and Lyosha Svinarski. often with animal friends or guides. Another artist, “For me, I really wanted Joan to show her amaz- Maria Lux, said that her piece in the show is "a ing dog paintings, and also I wanted to show Susan large scale drawing in colored pencil on paper that Smith’s work,” said Art Director and artist Kathryn depicts dogs and pigs together across landfills and Fitzgerald when asked about the inspiration be- garbage heaps. It has to do with the domestication hind the exhibit. “I purchased a miniature paint- stories of both dogs and pigs becoming comfort- ing of Susan’s dog, Lucky, who my dog Owen is in able around human settlements by eating our left- love with, at the last $50 art show to benefit the overs.” If you’re interested in seeing any of Lux's Humane Society at the Art Co-op last year. Both artwork, check out marialuxart.wordpress.com. Joan and Susan are amazing artists. Their work is The showing on Friday night will also be Amara exceptionally beautiful. Also, I have two Old English Studio’s holiday party, which will be complete A super cool dog by Kathryn Fitzgerald Sheepdogs and have met so many artists who also with live music by Nathaniel Ruiz and Lorraine nimal and art lovers alike will flock to the have dogs in Urbana while walking my dogs.” Finkle, and arts and crafts for the kids. Aopening of Canis Familiaris, an art exhibit The featured artists had six weeks to make their “The Art Coop's show is opening in Lincoln at Amara Yoga & Arts that is all about animals. contribution to the exhibit. Square at the same time, so we are hoping The Canis Familiaris Dog Art Show Poster, Pieces on display will include paintings, pho- “This is a super talented bunch of local artists,” that people gallery hop and see both shows,” by Miriam Martincic.

December 6 - 12, 2012 buzz 5 food & drink an eggnog affair A history of the holiday drink by Sherry Yuan

ove it or leave it, this seasonal drink hails highly taxed rum. Because of the prevalence in reason, the strange mixture of eggs, liqueur and the holidays with its spiced flavorings in every L in the coming holidays with its cloyingly dairy farms and chickens in American colonies, dairy attracts a wide audience, from military ca- holiday-themed food and drink imaginable. Like sweet taste and strange egg white additives. the drink gained popularity among colonists. To dets to Santa Clara clergy. Like the American ver- it or not, the stubborn eggnog is here to stay. Whether or not you choose to imbibe, eggnog keep with the time-honored favorite, local bar- sion, most forms of eggnog infringe on alcoholic reigns as an official marker for the impending tenders twisted the posset recipe to include less dessert. The coagulated mess clings more like winter holidays. Though the supermarkets now pricey and sweeter whiskey or rum manufactured pudding than a light holiday refreshment. With sell pasteurized and tame versions of this holi- in the Americas. Without reliance on imported its high caloric intake of 170 calories per four day drink, eggnog through the years reputes a spirits, the drink gained even more popularity be- ounces and a whopping 70 milligrams of choles- more ‘lush’ heritage. According to Mt. Vernon cause of its readily accessible ingredients. terol, as recorded by Mental Floss, it’s no wonder kitchen records, George Washington himself The next move toward a new version? A catchy eggnog endures as a seasonal favorite. Egg yolks reportedly drank a potent eggnog mixture brim- name, of course. Though purists argue the spe- also pose a risk for salmonella poisoning among ming with whiskey, sherry and rum. National cific etymology of “eggnog,” the Oxford English holiday drinkers, so nutritionists recommend pas- Eggnog Month beckons a brief introduction to Dictionary confirms one theory that arose in the teurizing those gooey droplets. And no, drowning the viscous beverage. 18th century: Once served in a “noggin,” a small the eggs in rum won’t kill off the germs. Known to most as a thick, custardy anomaly in wooden mug, the “egg” mixture swished into ex- Eggnog, with its continuously altered ingredi- the dairy aisle during the festive season, eggnog istence the shortened form “eggnog” (perhaps a ents, provides a fresh chance at innovation. The claims less than humble origins in Europe. Ethan couple of eggnogs later as the words slurred to- holidays offer eggnog-flavored creamers, lattes Trex of Mental Floss heralds eggnog’s hotheaded gether). Despite some dissenters, eggnog boasts and eggnog-seared French toast. Starbucks whips English cousin, posset, as the 14th century pre- a devoted following. up an Eggnog Frappuccino, while Dunkin' Donuts cursor. Posset serves sweetened or spiced milk Eggnog enjoys global fame through select purveys an “Espresso with Warmed Eggnog” rec- curdled and mulled over a warm alcoholic bever- choice in milk and alcohol variety. Nanna Rogn- ipe. Cream & Flutter just churned out an eggnog age, such as wine or ale. Appetizing as that might valdardottir, author of Cool Dishes, reveals simi- nutmeg cupcake for the season. From pudding to sound, the English concoction soon weighed lar yolk-ridden drinks, including a Puerto Rican pound cake to eclairs, eggnog breaches its his- heavily on English wallets once eggs were includ- coquito that calls for coconut milk and a Ger- tory as an aristocratic drink and swoops into the ed. As both the quintessential milk and eggs hit man biersuppe variation with beer. The Mexican holidays as a rich, staple ingredient for all man- a low in Europe, common people could no longer rompope, rife with grain alcohol and cinnamon, ners of dessert. While some may describe it as a afford to mix them in with expensive spices and was invented in a Santa Clara convent. For some sickly-sweet raw omelet, devotees of eggnog fill Photo by Zach Dalzell a guide to spirits A breakdown of bottom shelf, medium shelf and top shelf liquors by Auffy Birjandi

he art of drinking. A tricky concept that wells lies in the alcohol’s method of production. stores in the area, so these superstores are a SWHI KEY VODKA T one must master, more often than not Pricier, premium liquor contains higher quality logical alternative to spirit shopping. through painful firsthand experiences. Cham- ingredients, is distilled for a longer amount of In essence, cheap alcohol is produced with the Bottom Shelf Bottom Shelf paign-Urbana has an array of stores carrying time and has more impurities removed during intention of getting you drunk without spending -Evan Williams -Skol liquor dispersed throughout the area. Piccadilly, the process. Lower quality liquor is not distilled the buck; alcohols like Burnett’s and Svedka are -Jack Daniel’s -Burnett's Den Liquors, Binny’s and Hometown Pantry for as long and contains more impurities in the not necessarily made to be enjoyed for their -Seagram's -Smirnoff are a few of your choices. If you’re 21 or older, alcohol. This is why cheaper, bottom-of-the- delicious flavor. Lily Wang, senior in LAS who -Svedka perusing the aisles of the store can be over- barrel alcohol is known to give you a worse works as a part-time server at Firehaus, said Top Shelf Medium whelming, depending on what you’re looking hangover. The process of distilling alcohol is that “Most students who I serve are in college -Maker's Mark -Effen for. Sometimes you go in knowing exactly what slightly complex. Ingredients must first be fer- and on a budget, so they don’t really care to -Woodford -Skyy you want, but when you get to the selection at mented for days, then boiled until vaporization. splurge on expensive alcohol. They don’t have Reserve hand, you’re bombarded with a vast amount of This vapor then cools back into a liquid that time for the likes of Grey Goose and Patron.” Top Shelf brands and prices to choose from. must have the impurities separated. Following When you’re out on the prowl and you’re just Gin -Grey Goose Even at the bars, is it worth it to fork over more this process, the spirits are aged. The quality trying to get wasted, don’t fork over the extra Bottom Shelf -Absolut money for a drink that’s made with top shelf of the liquor you consume is dependant on the dough for an $8 shot of Patron. Chances are, -Ketel One -Burnett’s London liquor? Or is it better to stick with the wells? time spent in this entire process. you won’t be able to tell the difference in your Dry -Stolichnaya Julian Semer, senior in Business and DJ at 3AM So how does one decide which liquor to buy? state of inebriation. However, if your intention -Seagram’s Nation, works as a Head Doorman at Firehaus. If you’re pressed for cash, chances are that the is to sit and savor your beverage, it might be a EI T QU LA Exposed to the drunken behaviors of an entire best option is the cheapest. But if you’ve got good idea to spend the extra cash. Many top Medium Bottom Shelf community, he observes that, “People purchas- room to splurge, or are going in on a bottle with a shelf alcohols are made and produced overseas, -Tanqueray -Jose Cuervo ing bottom shelf liquor are typically underage couple of friends, it's probably worth it to spend which also helps explain that extra cost at the -Beefeater -El Jimador Blanco with little to no money to spend on liquor. The the extra cash for the higher quality product. This checkout counter. older crowd who has more money or estab- basic guide to spirits can help you make your When in doubt, ask your bartender. If they’re Top Shelf Top Shelf lished jobs tend to know what they’re looking decision the next time you’re at the liquor store. not in over their head due to a rowdy crowd, -Patron -Hendrick’s for and are willing to spend the extra dollar.” Walmart and Meijer generally have cheaper they’re likely to give you a good opinion on what -Don Julio Blanco The difference between top shelf liquor and prices on alcohol than the other specialty liquor you’re ordering.

6 buzz December 6 - 12, 2012 Release the Kraken only sounds cool when referring to aquatic beasts DINNER CLUB How to: Potluck

BY MELISSA ESPAÑA

otlucks are the perfect way to get everyone Don’t forget the plates, utensils and cups P together and share a big variety-packed » There are certain things that are easy to for- meal without emotionally or ﬁ nancially stress- get. Napkins, cups, plates, utensils and drinks ing the host out. With so many different types can often go unnoticed when you’re so busy of people getting together, there’s bound to be ﬁ guring out who’s bringing the garlic bread and a wide variety of food that shows up. However, pasta. However, these are extremely important with no type of planning or organization, you to bring. can run the risk of having nothing but chips and » All of these things can be bought at a dollar cookies, kind of like what happened during those store, so they can easily be purchased instead classroom “potlucks” back in grade school. With of assigning them to a guest. a few guidelines, potlucking can be made easy. » Also, if you were considering using your own Guidelines for hosting silverware and your new fancy plates, keep in » Hosting a potluck might seem easy; you call up mind that some people are clumsy, and that your guests, expect everyone to bring a big dish since you’re the host, the dish washing will to share, and voila! The party is set. But in real- probably be left completely to you, unless ity, throwing a successful potluck requires a bit you’re lucky enough to have a guest who will of work. Luckily, it’s not even half as much work offer to help. as it would be to plan the entire dinner yourself. Guidelines for guests Know who’s bringing what » Unlike a regular dinner party, guests share » The biggest worry about hosting a potluck is some of the responsibility with the meal. The that everyone is going to end up bringing a des- host will be stressing enough as it is ensuring sert or drinks. To avoid this, the easiest thing to that everything goes smoothly and that everyone do is have a sign-up sheet or assign different brings what they’ve been assigned. To make their dishes to all of the guests. lives a little bit easier, there are simple guidelines » Expecting all the guests to take a guess at what that every guest should follow. Potluck dinner, used with permission by Meddy Garnet and Creative Commons they think is appropriate to bring just isn’t going Bring your fair share to work. » The general rule is that everyone needs to from serving up macaroni and cheese to serving or just write up a note to place next to your dish » If the guests were invited through a Facebook bring a dish “to share,” so making sure that you up tuna salad to serving up mashed potatoes. when the guests go up to serve themselves. event, it’s as simple as making a sign-up sheet make the right amount of food for the potluck » Instead of sharing one or two spoons for ev- » Keep in mind that there are also diet restric- and having the guests sign up for who’s bringing is important. Ask the host how many people erything, bring your own supplies and make sure tions. Vegetarians, vegans and those who which dish. If the guests are being invited over will be attending and plan accordingly. Keep in they’re labeled with your name on it. That way, are lactose intolerant are important to keep the phone, then the host can make their own mind that most people are going to want to try your dish will have the appropriate utensils, and in mind. They shouldn’t stop you from mak- sign up sheet and just pick dishes for everyone a little bit of everything, so it’s not necessary even though you’ll see pie getting served with ing your favorite dish, but when serving, it’s to bring. to make a gigantic amount of food. your big salad fork, at the end of the event, you important to let everyone else know what’s in Make the main entree » Bringing your fair share does not mean just can be sure that no one will accidentally take your your dish. » If you’re hosting, make the main entree your- signing up to bring napkins and cups or a box of utensils home. Overall, potlucks are supposed to be fun and self, because that way it’s guaranteed to show cookies. Everyone is expected to put some effort Allergies and diet restrictions casual, so the most important thing to remem- up. Assigning a guest to make the main dish can into their dish. You don’t have to make a gourmet » Not everyone will be able to indulge in your ber is to have fun and try new things. A lot of have its drawbacks. One drawback is that the meal, but cooking up a box of Kraft Macaroni and homemade German chocolate cake if some- effort goes into certain dishes and you’ll make guest might get lazy or back out at the last min- Cheese probably isn’t the best idea. body's allergic to it. Ask the host before you go a guest very happy if he/she sees that everyone ute and pick up a box of cupcakes on the way to Don’t forget utensils shopping if anyone is allergic to anything. That tried some of their dish and that they’re not the potluck. » Nothing’s worse than see your serving spoon go way, you can omit certain ingredients if possible, stuck with three days worth of leftovers.

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Secret Santa Gift ideas for all the people in your life by buzz Community staff

ere are some of our cheap ($20), cheaper for your boyfriend, so buy 20 $1 books for him. thought and effort into her gift, making it one that If he’s young enough to play in the snow, you could H($10) and cheapest (free) gift ideas for your Either he already likes reading the literary giants they will cherish. Here are a few more ideas for make him a snowman set complete with scarf, Secret Santa selections this year. And yes, we real- of the past, or he will now have 20 jumping-off a close female relative that will surely make for coal and carrot nose. You could also just buy his ize we have gender stereotypes all over the place points so he can hang in conversation with his great presents, regardless of your budget. favorite type of candy or snack and make him any here, but hey, isn’t assuming things about people more well-read group of friends. Sometimes used $20: A DVD of your favorite family movie, a of the free options to go with it. the name of the game with this holiday tradition? books can even be purchased for as little as a bag of popcorn and a certificate for one movie Free: If you know his taste in music, a mix CD is quarter, so make sure to hunt. And don’t be afraid night together. the perfect gift. As a finishing touch, you can take Girlfriend to buy famous authors’ lesser known novels — $10: A bottle of nail polish, a nail file and a cou- the album covers out of an old CD case and make This holiday season, you’re more than likely to they are good, too! pon for one free manicure by you. your own to put inside. Be sure to include the track partake in a Secret Santa exchange. If you happen Free: Lead your boyfriend on a scavenger hunt Free: Find a small wooden box, then use Mod listing on the back. You could also make him some to be your girlfriend’s Secret Santa, here are three that takes him to the different places around town Podge, magazine image cutouts, sequins and homemade goodies like cookies and brownies, or simple gift ideas! that hold a special meaning to you two. At each whatever other craft supplies you have to deco- make a friendship bracelet (If you don’t know how $20: A pricier gift you could get your girlfriend is location, leave little hints about a memory at the rate the box. This is especially meaningful if you to make them, they're easy. Google it!) a $20 gift card to her favorite store. This is a great next location that only he will be able to under- glue a picture of you and your relative together —Monica Detter gift option for your girlfriend because she can go stand. That way you can remind him of pleasant on the lid. This box can hold her jewelry or other shopping at her favorite store, while saving you the memories while keeping weirdos from completing little keepsakes, but for the purpose of this gift, it Best Friend (Female) hassle of finding the perfect shirt or dress. the scavenger hunt before him. End the hunt with can be filled with a few pieces of candy. $20: You know your best friend more than any- $10: A less expensive gift you could get your girl- a big ol’ hug and a smooch! Awww! —Emma Cullen one, so why don’t you get her a collection of things friend is an assortment of different colored nail —Thomas Thoren you know about her. Here’s the twist: Don’t just polishes. Old nail polish can get boring, so now Close Family (Male) get her things she likes, like chocolates and teddy she’ll have new colors to spice up her look this Close Family (Female) $20: Is he a sports fan? Get him something for bears. Dig deep. Maybe she had a childhood dog holiday season. Shopping for girls offers a multitude of options. his team: A hat, a pennant or a poster could all named Goofy — get her a dog collar with that Free: A free gift you could get your girlfriend is a However, one of the main challenges faced by be great gifts. You could get him some cozy win- name. If she likes classic books, go to www.outof- handmade coupon book. Cut small pieces of paper holiday shoppers is finding a gift that is both prac- ter gloves or a scarf. Otherwise, you could buy printclothing.com. They carry wonderful items in- and staple them all together. On each piece of pa- tical and enjoyable, but also has some sort of sen- him some body wash or body spray. You could spired by classic literature. If you’re having some per, write something you can do for her. Some ideas timental value. I believe I have found a solution to get him a new CD, DVD or a pair of headphones. trouble with this, scour her Pinterest — buy her are a kiss or a dinner or movie on you. This shows this situation: the homemade coupon. Coupons You could even buy him a shirt from his favorite all the ingredients for one of her pinned recipes! the time and effort you put into making it, and it for just about anything can accompany actual store. When all else fails, baked goodies will add $10: Custom-make your own silicone wrist- will also show how caring and thoughtful you are. gifts to make them more personal and fun. Also, an extra touch of warmth to any gift. bands. There are a ton of websites that will make —Taylor Trapp if you are short on cash, it is easy to get crafty $10: Make him a hot chocolate set! Buy a box of these for you, and they usually cost $5 to $8 per with stuff you have lying around in order to make hot chocolate, some marshmallows and a dollar wristband. Write an inside joke on her wristband, Boyfriend the holiday season meaningful without breaking store mug. Wrap it all up in a cute bag or basket. or if you want to be more serious, write how much $20: Library sales, garage sales and used book- the bank. Decorating a coupon or other keepsake If you don’t want to do that, you could get him a you care about her. If you’re feeling really ambi- stores all make it possible to buy plenty of classics saves money, but also shows someone you put nice picture frame, complete with a family photo. tious, get a wristband for each of you, and they

Chocolate truffles. Photo by Qi Yu

8 buzz December 6 - 12, 2012 It's ok if you don't like things, but don't be a dick about it.

become friendship bracelets. No more foraging through Claire’s! Free: You’re probably thinking free gifts are either impossible or ridiculous. I can tell you for sure it’s not the first… Make her a coupon book, just like you would for a boyfriend or girlfriend. Some ideas for coupons are “I’ll bring you fresh- baked cookies on your demand,” or “Sleepover, and I promise not to fall asleep before midnight this time.” She’ll appreciate the thought, and the coupons will give you both a chance to spend some quality time together. —Karolina Zapal

Best Friend (Male) With the holidays around the corner, shopping can get hectic and things can get expensive quickly. Finding the right gift for everyone can get a little stressful, especially when you are on a low budget. Avoid giving your best guy friend generic gifts that he gets every year or say little about your friendship, like body wash, lotion, socks and gift cards. Get him something that shows why you two are best friends, without spending too much. $20: If you are on a bigger budget, buy him a T-shirt with his favorite band or television show on it. Old Navy has tons of sales on men’s cloth- ing; you could walk out of the store with three to five shirts for less than $20. Look for V-necks, graphic tees and crew necks. You can also get him a wallet. Guys carry their whole lives in a tiny square of material; his old one is bound to get tattered soon enough. $10: Something fun and cheap that you can Bookshelves at Priceless Books. Photo by Qi Yu get him is a stocking. You can find stockings at a book, movie or even an iTunes gift card would to keep him warm during winter? Keep an old is a free (or almost free) gift that almost any your local dollar store and decorate them with all make for great gifts as well. Just have fun, glass jar of pasta sauce and rinse it out thor- woman will enjoy. Pick a collection of leaves, glue and glitter. He’ll appreciate the thought be creative and try your best to not end the gift oughly. The Classico brand has really nice jars dry them in a thick book for about a week, and behind it. To fill it, buy some of his favorite can- exchange with the stereotypical awkward hug I that look like old-fashioned Mason jars. Raid then glue them in a creative way to a piece of dies or chocolates and a pair of ear buds; you mentioned before. your family’s cabinets and take out all of the scrapbook paper. If you’re feeling ambitious, can never get enough of those. If you’re feeling $10: I’ve found that you really can’t go wrong Swiss Miss you can find. Open the packets and frame it! particularly vintage and money savvy, go to with something chocolate. If your skills in the pour in the powder mix. Once about half way, fill —Karolina Zapal a thrift store. You can find gently worn jeans, kitchen are lacking, why not give a homemade the rest with marshmallows! Finally, cap it and shirts, cardigans and sweaters for much less Christmas tree ornament? Plain glass ornament put a bow on it! Acquaintance (Male) than you budgeted for. bulbs along with glass paint can be purchased at —Ali Sears $20: Dudes love brews, so help your partial pal Free: If you have no money to spend, make him most craft stores. Once you have the supplies, stock up on some seasonal suds. Bonus points if a card. Show him you care with a mock coupon decorate it however you’d like (holiday-themed Acquaintance (Female) he is from another part of the country (or world) book of redeemable things you two can do to- is an obvious choice, but feel free to mix it up!). $20: Let’s be real. You got stuck with a friend of and you are able to get your hands on that re- gether for free, such as a movie night, a fun day Free: If you’re a bit on the creative side, it’s not a a friend of a friend, and you probably don’t have gion’s popular seasonal beer. Is he from the east of ice skating with friends or other creative ideas. bad idea to exercise that creativity and make some- a ton of pictures together. So instead of framing coast? Then it doesn’t even matter that it’s the Whatever you end up getting your best guy thing. For those of you who are culinarily inclined, awkward group photos in which the two of you holiday season because a 12-pack of the classic friend, make it a gift that shows you care and what woman doesn’t enjoy homemade sweets? happen to be present, get her a photo kit. This Yuengling is always a good reminder of home. know him well. —Kelsey Vlamis can include an empty frame, an empty album From the south? Then any one of Abita’s sea- —Olivia Arredondo and a few (need I say empty again?) scrapbook sonal flavors will bring tears to this Cajun. Sure, Distant Family (Male) pages. The I.D.E.A. store in Champaign offers this gift takes the risk that the guy may not be the Distant Family (Female) $20: Movie theater gift cards are great for wonderful photo gifts for cheap. She’ll appreci- drinking sort. But if he is, then you will be sure Between the surface-level small talk and un- people in the winter nowadays because tickets ate the freedom of being able to do what she to receive plenty of hugs throughout his night of comfortable half hugs, interactions with distant are so expensive! Give your uncle or cousin a wants with the kit. drunken splendor. family members are awkward enough. Yet some- little basket with a movie theater gift card along $10: Since you don’t know this person very $10: Bros dig clothes, so get your fraction of how you’re expected to find the perfect Secret with some popcorn bags and candy. Not only well, the safest way to play Santa in this case is to a friend some white T-shirts. Guys can wear Santa gift. The problem is that a Christmas gift is are you giving him a tangible present; you’re also stick with more universal gifts. Of course, these them as they are for the clean (and then dirty) best when it’s a little on the personal side. That letting him have a free, lazy winter day. Who would be gift cards, but I will not bore you with look, as undershirts to keep the sweat away or gets tricky with distant family members. For a doesn’t love that? a 100-word blurb on things that speak for them- as white canvasses for homemade shirts of their female distant family member, there are plenty $10: During the winter, everyone needs warm selves. So, here’s a different kind of gift that will own design. of strategies you could take. socks. People usually just buy the 10-pair packs cost around $10 and that almost every woman Free: Guys like high-fives, so slap some five $20: If you don’t really think you’re up for the that get holes easily or aren’t warm. Get the nic- will enjoy: a collection of chocolates and candles. with your barely-a-bud until you reach the point challenge to make something, then I promise est pair or two — maybe they’re even knit or You can pick from a variety for both, and c’mon, when you can get a crisp, piercing clap every giving her a prepaid spa day will make her love Cashmere — that you can find. Good places for who doesn’t enjoy at least one or the other? time. You can take this relationship from ac- you forever. Then, of course, there’s always that include T.J. Maxx or Marshalls. Free: Make her a dried-flower masterpiece. quaintance to friend by creating a secret hand- perfume, make up or hair products that no girl Free: Everyone loves hot chocolate, so why not Although the flowers in this case will have to shake, if the mood is right. Chocolate truffles. Photo by Qi Yu can deny. If you know your relative’s interests, give that guy you don’t know too well something be substituted by beautiful autumn leaves, this —Thomas Thoren

December 6 - 12, 2012 buzz 9 music

Low-Cal Music by Evan Lyman

Who: Save Money presents The Kid Daytona & Urbana folk singer-songwriter Morgan Orion. It’s a great time at this one. In the last two years, Where: Mike ‘N’ Molly’s Mickey Factz, The Boy Illinois, Kami De Chukwu, sure to be a fun time at the Monkey with a solid The Divide and Neoga Blacksmith have released Cost: $5 Joey Purp, Preston San, and Frank Leone group of familiar faces. some of the best music the CU scene has to offer. Ages: 19+ When: Thursday, Dec. 6 at 10:30 p.m. Northern Magnolia, who released a debut album Where: The Canopy Club Who: Trampled by Turtles with Spirit Family Reunion a few months ago, makes the two and a half hour Garage rock never seems to go out of style. Cost: $7 in advance ($10 at door) When: Friday, Dec. 7 at 9 p.m. trip from Chicago to Mike ‘N’ Molly’s. Or maybe when it goes out of style, it’s just Ages: 18+ Where: The Canopy Club the quickest thing to come back in style. It’s Cost: $17 in advance ($20 at the door) Who: Wavves, The Dirty Feathers, Easter visceral, loud, fast, fun, fuzzy and badass. Most Chicago’s Save Money crew is no stranger to Ages: 18+ When: Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. people can relate to it, if only because garage Champaign-Urbana. Since last spring, Chance Where: Foellinger Auditorium bands usually sound like, welp, bands that The Rapper has performed in the area on Trampled by Turtles have more than just a Cost: $15 for U of I students, $18 for general could play in your garage. A fuckin’ cool ga- three occasions, including one show alongside kind of cute name. These Minnesota dudes had public rage where you have parties when your parents friends/affiliates Kids These Days. This time, a presence on the Top 10 Billboard bluegrass Ages: All aren’t around. Save Money is bringing lesser-known group chart for more than a year with their fifth al- members Kami De Chukwu, Joey Purp and bum, Palomino, and are coming the release of Foellinger Auditorium ... Ya know what that Who: Trey Songz, Miguel and Elle Varner Preston San, along with Bronx native Mickey Stars and Satellites in April. If you enjoy a good means? Star Course organized this show! Ku- When: Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 Factz. For 7 bucks, the group might be living up hoedown, check ‘em out at Canopy on Friday. dos to them for bringing a pretty impressive and Where: Assembly Hall to their name. Don’t get trampled! totally bitchin’ national act and pairing them up Cost: $49, $39, $32 ($5 discount for students) with two of the best live acts CU has to offer. Ages: All Who: Tractor Kings, The Fights, Morgan Orion Who: Neoga Blacksmith, Northern Magnolia, Make sure to get there before 7 p.m.; this show When: Thursday, Dec. 6 at 9:30 The Divide is gonna be rawkin’ from start to finish. Plus it’s While Trey Songz is certainly the “big name” Where: Cowboy Monkey When: Friday, Dec. 7 at 10 p.m. an early show, so you might have time to hit up guy attached to this show, savvy R & B fans Cost: $5 Where: Mike ‘N’ Molly’s something else afterwards! should make sure to get there early to catch Ages: 19+ Cost: $5 Miguel. His sophomore release, Kaleidoscope Ages: 19+ Who: Dirty Laundry, The Black Shades, Nature Dream, is one of the best-reviewed albums of The “Space Cowboys” of Tractor Kings make Vs. No One the year. Spin voted it No. 5 on their year-end their way to Cowboy Monkey this week along with Alt-country and roots rock fans should have When: Saturday, Dec. 8 at 10 p.m. list for 2012.

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10 buzz December 6 - 12, 2012 Take your clothes off. Get to know enta Local post-hardcore crew talk house shows, screaming by Maddie Rehayem

With Cowan drumming, they recorded an EP titled Hello World, available for free on their bandcamp. “The best way to get your music out there is to pump it out for free for people,” Brannock said. “You shouldn’t have to pay for sounds.” Going to live shows, however, still proves to be the best way for newcomers to access the music. The majority of Enta’s songs are not recorded, although they do have plans to record and release new music in the near future, including an already-recorded split with a band called Strang- ers, with whom they plan to tour with in January. The band plays post-hardcore music with an early screamo influence. Think post-rock plus the added emotion of screamed-out vocals from singers and guitarists Nick Brannock and Daniel Lee. The screaming, they will admit, may turn away some potential fans, although they promise their new music will be more melodic. “Our stuff is pretty wussy on top of the screaming stuff,” Brannock said. Even though the vocal style is something that might turn some off, others might appreciate the sincerity that goes into it. “It matches the tone of what our lyrics are say- Enta in the Buzz office. Photo by Maddie Rehayem ing,” Lee said. All band members agreed that the nta wants you to know that it’s not so bad people that we’ve never seen before at shows.” The scene around here is tight-knit and local manner in which their songs are delivered portray E to go to a house show. Half of Enta go to school at the University of bands show up in support to watch one another. their feelings. “And boy do we have a lot of feel- They’re playing a free show at a Champaign Illinois, the other half, elsewhere. All of them are Bands help other bands out. Bands are made up ings,” added bassist Andy Manaster. house cleverly dubbed the Math Lab this Sat- from the CU area, however, and agree that there of other bands. Enta is composed of members One of the best feelings for a local band to have is urday with fellow locals Bailout, and The Stars, is an unnecessary lack of participation in the local of the Diamond Stretch, Rusalka, Sophie Crane one of people coming to shows, and enjoying them. They Beckon — a good opportunity to give it a try. scene from University students. and Hank. Original drummer Nelson Cowan left “People are kinda lazy these days I think and “It’s at a house, which a lot of people are skep- “Local house shows are a lot like a party, but the band to pursue Hank and was replaced by they aren’t really willing to go out of their comfort tical to go to just cause they’re kind of uncom- the music is more of the forefront of the party,” Andrew Pritchard, while bassist Andy Manaster zone to find new music that’s interesting,” Bran- fortable at houses, but they have no reason to Brannock said. “You can drink and socialize and quit Hank to pursue Enta. nock said. This particular show might be a good be,” said Nick Brannock, guitarist and vocalist. hang out at these shows but that’s not the reason They have been making music together since opportunity to get out of the campus bubble. “It’ll “Everyone’s always really happy to see random why everyone’s there.” they played their first show around one year ago. be a good palate of the local music scene,” he said.

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December 6 - 12, 2012 buzz 11 CALENDAR DECEMBER , Complete listing available at SUBMIT YOUR EVENT TO THE CALENDAR: Online: forms available at the217.com/calendar • E-mail: send your notice to [email protected] • Fax: 337-8328, addressed to the217 calendar Snail mail: send printed materials via U.S. Mail to: the217 calendar, Illini Media, 512 E. Green St., Champaign, IL 61820 • Call: 531-1456 if you have a question or to leave a message about your event. THE217.COM/CALENDAR THURSDAY 6 Miscellaneous Live music & karaoke Shoe Stories Miscellaneous “Inside India” with Fashioning Traditions Wealth of Notions: Cosmopolitan Club TRAMPLED BY Spurlock Museum F.I.N.D. Orphy Larry Kanfer of Japan Economists in Confl ict Art & other exhibits at the University of TURTLES with Spirit 1:30pm Orpheum Children’s Alice Campbell Alumni Krannert Art Museum The Rare Book and Egungun! Power Con- Illinois Family Reunion Wealth of Notions: Science Museum, 1pm Center, 8:30am and Kinkead Pavilion Manuscript Library cealed University YMCA Canopy Club, 9pm Economists in Confl ict Holiday Market 9am 8:30am Krannert Art Museum 7pm Karaoke with DJ Han- The Rare Book and Lincoln Square Mall, 8am Food & festivals Wealth of Notions: “Inside India” with and Kinkead Pavilion Yarn N Yak nah Manuscript Library Industry Night Economists in Confl ict Larry Kanfer 9am Rantoul Public Library Phoenix, 8pm 8:30am Movies & theater Radio Maria, 10pm The Rare Book and Alice Campbell Alumni Expressions in Color: 7pm UI Concert Jazz Band Snow Globe Saturdays The Nutcracker Manuscript Library Center, 8:30am Selections from the F.I.N.D. Orphy Krannert Center for Orpheum Children’s Sci- Krannert Center for Live music & 8:30am 20th-Century Collec- Orpheum Children’s Sci- Performing Arts ence Museum, 1pm Performing Arts, 2pm karaoke “Inside India” with Live music & karaoke tion ence Museum 7:30pm Children of Heaven Annual Carol Concert Larry Kanfer UI Wind Symphony Krannert Art Museum 1pm Late Night with DJ Classes, lectures, & Spurlock Museum, 3pm Krannert Center for Alice Campbell Alumni Krannert Center for and Kinkead Pavilion Belly workshops Performing Arts Center, 8:30am Performing Arts 9am Ongoing Events Radio Maria CSM - Music Together Ongoing Events 3pm 7:30pm Fashioning Traditions Preschool Story Time 10pm (ages birth-5 yrs) FriendShop Bookstore UI Latin Jazz Ensemble Live music & karaoke UI Jazz Band IV of Japan Rantoul Public Library Samantha Krepton and Champaign School of Open: Members’ Krannert Center for BOOM-JAM Open Krannert Center for Krannert Art Museum 10am Jack Marck Music BOGO Sale Performing Arts Stage Performing Arts and Kinkead Pavilion Rosebowl Tavern 10am Champaign Library, 1:30pm 3pm Boomerang’s Bar and 7:30pm 9am Sports, games, & 9pm Winter Festival Grill, 8pm Open Decks Fields of Indigo: Instal- recreation Krannert Center for Lounge Night Canopy Club, 10:30pm lation by Rowland Chess Club Miscellaneous Performing Arts Radio Maria Ricketts with Sound by Sports, games, & rec- Polar Express Pajama 4pm 10pm Miscellaneous Norbert Herber reation Party UI Jazz Band III Johannes Brahms’ In- F.I.N.D. Orphy Krannert Art Museum 3:30pm Rantoul Public Library Krannert Center for strumental Music with Orpheum Children’s and Kinkead Pavilion 7pm Performing Arts Piano: Ian Hobson Science Museum, 1pm 9am FRIDAY 7 F.I.N.D. Orphy 7:30pm Smith Memorial Hall Wealth of Notions: Orpheum Children’s Sci- Confl uence Church 7:30pm WEDNESDAY 12 Economists in Confl ict Art & other exhibits ence Museum Presents: “A Jazzy Hootenanny The Rare Book and Egungun! Power Con- 1pm Christmas,” benefi t- Rosebowl Tavern, 8pm Art & other exhibits Manuscript Library cealed Brazilian Party ting Restoration Urban Abe Froman Project Egungun! Power Con- 8:30am Krannert Art Museum Courtyard Cafe, Illini Ministries Mike N Molly’s, 8:30pm cealed “Inside India” with and Kinkead Pavilion Union Iron Post, 7pm Krannert Art Museum Larry Kanfer 9am 8pm Miscellaneous and Kinkead Pavilion Alice Campbell Alumni Expressions in Color: Miscellaneous F.I.N.D. Orphy 9am Center, 8:30am Selections from the Ongoing Events F.I.N.D. Orphy Orpheum Children’s Sci- Expressions in Color: 20th-Century Collec- Exhibit: A World of Orpheum Children’s Sci- ence Museum, 1pm Selections from the Classes, lectures, & tion Shoes ence Museum Writers Group 20th-Century Collec- workshops Krannert Art Museum Spurlock Museum CSM - Beginning Gui- SUNDAY 9 1pm Rantoul Public Library tion CSM - Music Together and Kinkead Pavilion 12pm tar Level 1 (ages 7-12) 5pm Krannert Art Museum (ages birth-5 yrs) 9am Champaign School of Art & other exhibits Movies & theater and Kinkead Pavilion Champaign School of Fashioning Traditions SATURDAY 8 Music, 12pm Egungun! Power Con- The Nutcracker TUESDAY 11 9am Music 5:15pm of Japan CSM - Pop Star Fall cealed Krannert Center for Fashioning Traditions Krannert Art Museum Art & other exhibits Session (ages 8-12) Krannert Art Museum and Performing Arts Art & other exhibits of Japan Live music & karaoke and Kinkead Pavilion Egungun! Power Con- Champaign School of Kinkead Pavilion, 9am 2pm Egungun! Power Con- Krannert Art Museum Chillax with DJ Belly 9am cealed Music, 1pm Expressions in Color: cealed and Kinkead Pavilion and Matt Harsh Fields of Indigo: Instal- Krannert Art Museum Selections from the Ongoing Events Krannert Art Museum 9am Radio Maria, 10pm lation by Rowland and Kinkead Pavilion Live music & karaoke 20th-Century Collec- FriendShop Bookstore and Kinkead Pavilion Fields of Indigo: Instal- Krannert Uncorked Ricketts with Sound by 9am Parrish Brothers tion Open: Members’ 9am lation by Rowland with Los Guapos, Afro- Norbert Herber Expressions in Color: Rosebowl Tavern Krannert Art Museum and BOGO Sale Expressions in Color: Ricketts with Sound by Cuban jazz Krannert Art Museum Selections from the 9pm Kinkead Pavilion, 9am Champaign Public Selections from the Norbert Herber Krannert Center for and Kinkead Pavilion 20th-Century Collec- UI Jazz Saxophone Fashioning Traditions Library, 1pm 20th-Century Collec- Krannert Art Museum Performing Arts 9am tion Ensemble and UI Jazz of Japan tion and Kinkead Pavilion 5pm Opening Reception Krannert Art Museum Guitar Ensemble Krannert Art Museum MONDAY 10 Krannert Art Museum 9am UI Wind Orchestra and Amara Holiday and Kinkead Pavilion Krannert Center for and Kinkead Pavilion and Kinkead Pavilion Wealth of Notions: Krannert Center for Party Saturday Featur- 9am Performing Arts 2pm Art & other exhibits 9am Economists in Confl ict Performing Arts ing: “Canis Familiaris” Fields of Indigo: Instal- 3pm Fields of Indigo: Instal- Egungun! Power Con- Fashioning Traditions The Rare Book and 7:30pm Amara Yoga & Arts lation by Rowland UI Jazz Band II lation by Rowland cealed of Japan Manuscript Library UI Jazz Vocal En- 7pm Ricketts with Sound by Krannert Center for Ricketts with Sound by Krannert Art Museum Krannert Art Museum 8:30am semble Wealth of Notions: Norbert Herber Performing Arts Norbert Herber and Kinkead Pavilion and Kinkead Pavilion “Inside India” with Krannert Center for Economists in Confl ict Krannert Art Museum 7:30pm Krannert Art Museum 9am 9am Larry Kanfer Performing Arts The Rare Book and and Kinkead Pavilion Salsa night with DJ and Kinkead Pavilion Expressions in Color: Fields of Indigo: Instal- Alice Campbell Alumni 7:30pm Manuscript Library 9am Juan 2pm Selections from the lation by Rowland Center, 8:30am Morris Ardoin & 8:30am “Inside India” with Radio Maria Wealth of Notions: 20th-Century Collec- Ricketts with Sound by Friends w/ Dennis “Inside India” with Larry Kanfer 10:30pm Economists in Confl ict tion Norbert Herber Classes, lectures, & Stroughmatt - Creole/ Larry Kanfer Alice Campbell Alumni Stone Faced The Rare Book and Krannert Art Museum Krannert Art Museum workshops Cajun Music Alice Campbell Alumni Center Boomerang’s Bar and Manuscript Library and Kinkead Pavilion and Kinkead Pavilion Mindful Meditation Iron Post, 7pm Center, 8:30am 8:30am Grill, 9pm 8:30am 9am 9am Spurlock Museum, 4pm

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Children of Heaven (bottom left) Dec. 8, 3-4:30 p.m. Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum Free!

To celebrate the "A World of Shoes," exhibit, Spurlock Museum will be screening Children of Heaven. The Majid Majidi-directed film follows an Iranian family, specifically brother and sister Ali and Zahra. When Zahra’s shoes go missing, the two decide that the best solution is to share Ali’s shoes. This is to avoid getting in trouble with their parents who are already having financial problems. —Joyce Famakinwa, Movies & TV Editor

Champaign-Urbana Optimist Club Christmas Tree Sale (bottom right) Daily until Dec. 14, or sold out

Country Fair parking lot, Mattis and Springfield, Champaign If you have yet to buy a Christmas tree this season of hope, then you may as well get it while supporting youth-related programs and activities at the same time. If you want the classic holiday look, then I am positive you can find it here. You can expect the best while choosing between Fraser firs, Douglas firs and Scotch pines. These trees are so healthy, you won’t have to worry about your living room becoming half full with dead needles by Christmas Eve. With any luck, Santa will come that night and fill it with presents for the best boys and girls instead. —Tom Thoren, Community Editor

Independence by Lee Blessing Daily until Dec. 15, shows begin at 8 p.m. The Station Theatre, 223 N. Broadway Urbana $10 Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays and $15 on Fridays and Saturdays Stumped? Find the solutions in the Classifieds pages. Independence is a play that delves deep into the psyche of three daughters and their mentally Across enthusiasts? 18 “___.0” (Comedy Central unstable mother. The mother lives in the small town of Independence, Iowa (hence the title!) webclip show) 1 Looney Tunes voice Mel 51 Honorary flag position with two of her daughters, but the play begins when the oldest daughter comes back to visit 53 Wine agent 21 ___ the other her ailing mother. The play is full of dark humor and reminds us why we should never go 6 Proof-ending abbr. 54 Tinseltown, in headlines 22 Body spray brand with hot ads back home. Check it out! —Jessica Bourque, Arts & Entertainment Editor 9 Petraeus who stepped down as CIA head 55 Old-school laundry detergent 23 ___-One (rapper who guested on R.E.M.’s “Radio Song”) 14 Mushrooms have a weird effect 56 Word after wake or Ouija “The Raven” monogram on him 57 Oinker who designed a 24 15 “Burn Notice” network commercial space shuttle? 25 Bobcat cousin 16 Month before febrero 63 Highway sign 26 False reason 17 Advice like “Don’t fly so low 64 Start of most John Grisham 27 Sanctions you crash into the Death Star”? book titles 28 ___ de guerre 19 Gainesville collegian 65 Olympic skater Slutskaya 30 Ursus ___ (brown bear) 20 Drift into dreamland 66 “___ to recall...” 36 Office machine 21 Stars with a belt 67 Animal pattern on Gateway 37 Equally awful 22 Cub Scout leaders, in the U.K. computer boxes 38 Alternative to ja 26 Like restaurants that serve 68 Young accounting partner? 39 “I blew it,” to Homer sushi, pad thai, and 58-down Down 40 Big potatoes 29 Do a medical scan on a British 1 Bike race with hills 41 Scary programs royal? 2 Rule 44 Shaker founder Lee 31 ___ Dinh Diem 3 The Diamondbacks, on 45 F/X animation 32 ___ Deportes (Spanish- scoreboards 46 QVC rival language channel) 4 See 10-down 49 Spittoon noise 33 Moves, in real estate jargon 5 Courvoisier or Remy Martin 50 Award for a bomb 34 Amethyst, for one 6 Pound, in British slang 52 Fake a signature 35 Elected official straight from a 7 Unproven ability Fox singing competition? 55 “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. ___” 8 “___ Kapital” 39 Not the sharpest knife in the 56 Fat measure drawer 9 Junior high in a 1980s teen show 57 “The Mayor of Simpleton” band 42 In ___ (mad) 10 With 4-down, “Delta of Venus” 58 Saigon soup author 43 A shot 59 Slip up 11 Putting the kibosh on 47 ___ Mae Brown (Whoopi 60 Wrestling victory 12 Historic period for blacksmiths Goldberg’s “Ghost” role) 61 Border org. Palme ___ (Cannes Film 48 Resort town for video game 13 62 Gangster’s sidearm Festival prize)

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