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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Check out this article in regards to Urbanite, its history and the phenomenal dance acts.

FOOD & DRINK Buzz shares three quick and easy recipes for sweet treats to make this holiday season.

MOVIES & TV In light of The Martian’s recent premiere, Syd uncovers a sci-fi hidden gem that revolves around environmental issues, drone machinery and the rings of Saturn.

MUSIC The music staff shares the most underrated songs by some of their favorite artists.attached are the featured event picture and the photo for the interview w/ secret stuff

ANWEN PARROTT

If you’re anything like me, I know you’ve come across about half a dozen of them today and are guaranteed to see at least a hundred more in the coming week: that’s right, I’m talking about year-end lists, folks. Throughout the month of December, each time I visit any arts, music or culture publication, a new one seems to have emerged from out of nowhere. “Best 10/20/50/100 Albums of the Year,” “Best Singles/Music Videos of the Year,” “Best Movies/TV Shows/TV Pilots/TV Episodes”… the list goes on and on. And although our digital society’s obsessive desire to compile lists and rank even the most meaningless minutiae is exasperating at best, I have to admit something – I really love yearend lists. I’m beginning to think that I’m incapable of skimming past any “Best Albums of the Year” headline on my newsfeed without checking it out, even if it’s the sixth successive one that I’ve seen in a single Facebook browsing session. Even though year-end lists are probably hastily compiled as click bait for people like me, there is something incredibly fulfilling and grounding about them. I’ve often found that a thoughtful and wellresearched “Best Albums of the Year” provides needed recaps and closure to a hectic year. You remember what you listened to, why you liked a given album, what it made you feel, what you were experiencing when you listened to it. And that’s special. I don’t know every release that would be included in my own “Best Albums of the Year” recap, but I do know what would top it. I’ll give a little explanation. Personally, I think that an album deserving of such a label should either be versatile and timeless, something that still sounds fresh after months of repeated listens, or conversely, it should be incredibly timely – if an album is going to be deemed the best of a given year, it might as well shed a light on what that year felt like, what conflicts and conversations it was dominated by. In my opinion, there was one album that fell into both of those categories this year: Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly. After all, it’s not everyday that you get talents like Robert Glasper and Thundercat backing the same album whose lyrics took centerstage in protests across the nation.

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HANNAH MANSFIELD In the mood for hot baked scones with tea or cider? Come to the Allerton Mansion Holiday Party this Saturday, December 12. The park is open to the public year-round, but the mansion only opens its doors a couple of times a year. A historic mansion built in the 1900s on acres of beautiful land, the mansion is the perfect setting for great holiday memories. On Saturday, the house will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The party will start with scones and tea, accompanied by a live piano player with some holiday classics. Each area of the house will have tour “stations” that will last about 15 minutes where you can learn more about the history of the mansion. Local business owners will have displays in a gallery for viewing. Is all of this making your hungry? Luckily, you can make a reservation for a spot at the holiday luncheon served in the dining room at either 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. After lunch, you can treat your family for a holiday ride around the park on a horse and carriage. The carriage can fit six adults and can last 15 or 30 minutes. The tickets for the open house without the lunch are only $12 and with the luncheon are $27.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

NATURE, NURTURE AND RADIOACTIVE MARIGOLDS Paul Zindel’s understated drama lights up the Station Theatre SHIVANI DHARMASANKAR

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Celebration Company at the Station Theatre presents The Effect of Gamma Rays in Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds from December 3-19. Playwright Paul Zindel penned this play in 1964; it was his first, and drew considerably from his career as a science teacher. Success followed swiftly after its publication, with performances both off and on Broadway, a film adaption by Paul Newman, and recognition in the form of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1971. The play centers on the dynamics between a family of three: Beatrice, Ruth and Tillie Hunsdorfer. Beatrice is an abusive single mother, Ruth is the eldest daughter who is terrified of, yet dependent, upon her mother and young Tillie is the scientist of the family who pins her hopes on winning the Science Fair, dedicating a project to growing radioactive marigold seeds. Director Latrelle Bright, a faculty member of the Theatre Studies department at Illinois, is particularly fond of Tillie’s monologues, given Tillie’s innocent and hopeful outlook on life, and how often they contrast the gloomy and oppressive nature of her home life. The play explores tensions between her nature and the ways in which she has been nurtured, and thinks deeply about the importance of one’s history and how it may influence the perceptions of others. Tillie’s desire to retain her individuality and pursue her love of science is regularly thwarted by her mother’s desire for absolute control. At the same time, it’s clear that Beatrice suffers from drug addiction and struggles to deal with her own difficult past. Zindel further emphasizes the effect of one’s home life by predominantly setting every scene within the Hunsdorfer household. The single scene that is not located within the melancholy home of three is the Science Fair scene. Bright cites the Science Fair as the most difficult scene in terms of arrangement and execution. The scene is particularly worth noting because it marks a turning point in the play. Furthermore, it is the moment where Tillie is able to alter her life. Zindel is noted for stylistic similarities to Tennessee Williams’ lyric dramas, and this play offers difficult yet rewarding moments during its exploration of mental instability and domestic violence, taking care to evoke sympathy for all members of the troubled Hunsdorfer family. Allie Wessel, a sophomore in Acting at Illinois, discussed the unique challenges of playing Ruth, Tillie’s older sister. She shared her interpretation of the character and the rehearsal process with buzz.

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»buzz: How do you best understand Ruth? »Allie Wessel: Ruth may be loud and excited and big, but under the surface she use these qualities as a mask. She’s been driven [to] fear of death by her own mother, yet she adapts as best as she can to this toxic environment. »buzz: What is her relationship to the other characters in the play? »AW: With her mother it’s very need-based. Her mom isn’t necessarily the warm and fuzzy motherly figure, but Ruth still turns to her for support when she’s got nowhere else to go. When it comes to her younger sister Tillie, Ruth isn’t afraid to poke fun at her. Simultaneously, Ruth is absolutely proud of Tillie for finding her way out of this hazardous household. »buzz: What are your thoughts on the play in general? »AW: The play gives the audience an opportunity to look at the inside lives of the family from town that everyone is just a bit curious about. The writing of the play is so fabulous, for Paul Zindel found a way to have the audience empathize with every single character in the show. »buzz: Why does this play stand out to you? »AW: To me, Gamma Rays helped aid me in realizing that all characters I might play, or even real life people, have a home life and back-story that can change a person from their roots. Regardless of the fact that this play is of a depressing nature, it is one that rings of truth. It vividly illustrates a family in which members are not the kindest to one another, where there is emotional abuse and manipulation, which is unfortunately prevalent in many families. Furthermore, it insists upon the fact that, with enough determination, it is possible for one to leave behind anybody in their past who does not deserve a place in one’s future. Performances of The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds run until December 19. Shows begin at 8:00 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday. For more information, visit stationtheatre. com or call (217) 384-4000.

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MUSIC

TOP SECRET

Our conversation with Michael Pfohl of Nashville’s Secret Stuff ahead of his performance at Thee Death Tower this Saturday. MICHAEL SEMACA

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people think of the Nashville music scene, they generally think of one thing only: country music. And while the city has certainly become a breeding ground for country artists, other genres of music have certainly been able to thrive there. One example is Secret Stuff, a self-described indie emo band that formed between friends at Belmont University. “It literally all came together in one day,” frontman Michael Pfohl said. The band grew out of him wanting to do a solo gig after becoming disillusioned with having to rely on others in a band. “I went to my buddy’s dorm room and complained to him about that,” Pfohl said. “He said ‘Oh! I’ll play guitar for you!’ then his other friend walks in and says ‘I’ll play guitar too!’ And then I remembered that our other friends had lost a frontman from their band, and they played bass and drums.” Eventually, the band settled into a three piece, with Pfohl on guitar and vocals, Alex Gonser on bass and Joshua Wittenberg on drums, but Saturday’s show at Thee Death Tower will be a solo performance from Pfohl. The band has released two records with a third titled This Is Fine set to release on January 29. “We’re trying not to slow down ever,” Pfohl said. The new album is somewhat of a departure from their previous sound, primarily due to recording quality. The band had friend John Hicks produce

the album as opposed to their previous releases, which were self-produced. “It’s a hell of a lot better,” Pfohl said. “[Hicks] made us sound more full as a three piece with one guitar than we did as a five piece with three guitars.” The band’s writing style also changed, with the new album incorporating a lot of more complicated guitar parts than in the past. “The single that just came out, ‘I Knew You So Briefly, You Dead Soap Dog,’ is kind of indicative of the way future releases will be going,” Pfohl said. “I had to sit down and practice a lot just to be able to do [the guitar part] and then practice a lot more to be able to do it and sing at the same time. I don’t want to ever write anything that’s easy for me to do, ‘cause you’re never gonna get better that way.” Pfohl also added that recently the band’s overall sound has started shifting. “There’s another big difference,” Pfohl said. “Our old stuff was pretty twinkly, there was a lot going on and I really wanted to highlight dynamics in this new record where there doesn’t have to be a lot going on. At the same time, there’s parts where a lot of stuff drops out, and I feel like that’s really one of the core parts of our music: these drastic dynamic shifts.” For Pfohl, the new record certainly is a major turning point in the band’s focus as well. “It’s the first signifier of us taking ourselves a lot more seriously. In the past year, we decided this

was something we really were going to pursue; we were on the road for 110 days. We’re shooting for 150 to 200 next year and are gonna record a full-length, too.” One major thing that Pfohl is proud of with the recording of the new album is that everything heard on it can actually be performed live. “That’s a huge temptation for me when we’re in the studio with someone who’s got a lot of vision to say ‘Let’s throw this in there! Let’s throw this in there!’ We’ll make it sound huge and different, but my biggest passion is live performances, and I don’t want it to be a letdown.” This kind of authenticity is something Pfohl admires in other artists as well. One of his biggest influences is Jesse Lacey of Brand New for this reason. “I saw the last show of their tour in Nashville just a couple months ago,” Pfohl said. “Jesse stood up there and was the most genuine, thankful person I have ever seen, and I think that when people get success like they’ve had - ‘cause it’s undeniable that they’re very successful in our scene - it’s easy for people to become jaded and become jerks. I really just admire him and his passion. He said: ‘I don’t know why I’m up here, because I don’t think I’m worthy of all the other guys in the band that are much better musicians than me,’ and that humbleness is really what I want, and what I aspire to.” Pfohl certainly showed this aspiration, saying that he actually doesn’t think that Secret Stuff

has done anything different from other bands in the scene. “It’s all just a different story told by a different person,” he said. “I don’t think we’re better than any band that’s out there or that we’re trying a lot harder or anything, because I see my friends in other bands trying just as hard, if not harder, than we are. I really just think it’s just an amalgamation of all our unique parts that you’re not gonna get from someone else.” While the band has never played in ChampaignUrbana, Pfohl has some limited experiences with the scene. He first came for Pygmalion 2014 to see American Football, where he made connections with locals that helped book the upcoming show. “I feel like the town’s got a good sense of community in the music scene, and I’m excited to be a part of it,” he said. “The lineup’s crazy. I’m so excited to play with Our Lady, who are so good.” One piece of advice Pfohl gave for people interested in music is to just join a band and start playing. “A lot of people say there’s too many bands, but those people are fucking idiots. We need more bands!” Secret Stuff will perform this Saturday at Thee Death Tower with Person, Our Lady, Mario Cannamela and Copper Blue. Show at 9 p.m. $5. All-ages.

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FOOD & DRINK

HEARTY HARMONIES AND SOULFUL SUPPER

buzz chats with The Red Herring’s Holly Curia about the upcoming Winter Folk Feast SHRUTI SRIKUMAR

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winter season, The Red Herring Vegan & Vegetarian restaurant will be hosting its first Winter Folk Feast. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 15, from 5-8:30 p.m. and will feature a slew of local folk artists as well as tons of wholesome, vegan cuisine made from locally grown organic ingredients. Tickets cost $15 per person and can be purchased in advance or at the door. Check out what head chef Holly Curia has to say about the upcoming festival below! »buzz: Tell us about the Winter Folk Feast and how you came up with the idea for it? »HC: It really kind of happened accidentally. You know, The Red Herring is only open for breakfast, lunch and Wednesday night dinners, but a lot of people are like “I wish you were open more in the evening.” And, we feel that too, but we also just have such a small staff that the operation we have now is working well for us. While we are trying to steadily grow, we try to do these pop-up events at the end of the

semester just because it’s fun for us to think of new things. Our last one was a chili cookoff during the summer, and now we are doing this one. We just thought it would be fun to do something during the wintertime, because it’s such a sensory time of year…you know…snow, food, warmth, etc. It also mixes with the fact that this place is historically a music venue as well as a restaurant. Although we have lunchtime performers, we imagine having events where music is front and center and really the thing that’s drawing people…and we thought it would be great if we could also serve a fabulous dinner while doing that. So, with all of these ideas just floating around, we just decided to do it. One day we thought “let’s do some sort of lovely, winter dinner with folk music.” We decided to go with folk music, because that’s kind of a predominate [part of] the history of this place, so we figured we could do something that’s honoring the history but also enjoying the

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wintertime and being current and just having a good time. »buzz: Would you like to talk about the artists and The Red Herring Press? »HC: We are featuring four different artists who will be playing 30 to 45 minutes each. The first band is called the Hobnob String Band, and they are just members of different groups around town that like to jam together. So, it’s not a regular band but more of a collaboration between lots of different bands, so a few local musicians that people know will be here that night. There’s also a gentleman named John Coppess, and I think he’s been around in the community for a while. He does a lot of folk country music - and he is also a handy crafter and does leather work, so he’s kind of a folksman himself. In addition, there’s going to be a couple called Mike and Olivia, who are just a young couple that make great music together. Then there’s a group of professors on campus called the Young and the Fretless, and they do folk music that’s got banjo and upright bass, which is a little more upbeat and lively. Then lastly there is the Red Herring Press. This is something I’m particularly really excited about, because I’m a writer myself. In my free time that’s one of my creative hobbies, and I recently went to a poetry reading that was going on upstairs in the chapel here. There was a woman named Ruth Walker and she had a book of her poetry that she had handmade. I was so compelled by her readings because they were just so beautiful and had such emotion, and it was all done by her. This book that she made was so incredible. I couldn’t believe she had made it. I got to talk to her afterwards, and I found out that this woman is about 85 years old and I found out that back in the 90s, she used to run a poetry group that would meet up here on Tuesday nights. Eventually, they started their own press called the Red Herring Press, where they were coming out with poetry books in volumes throughout the years that this group was active. I think they were really a very tight and productive group of poets that were trying to make something of their work but over time, you know, people in this town move a lot… so the core group of people separated and Ruth let it go as well. Anyway, I just thought this would be an amazing opportunity to honor her and that group when they were doing such exciting work. We’re hoping we can have on display all the old volumes of poetry. We also used to produce vinyl records back when folk music was

played here several times a week. There was a group that was doing recordings, so we’re going to have on display all the old records, so it’ll kind of be just a really interesting mix of things happening that night. »buzz: Have anything planned for the menu? »HC:Totally! Our thing here is using local food and organic food as much as we possibly can. What we are going to be doing that night is a salad appetizer with locally grown greens. We have a few farmers who we work with that are still growing stuff in greenhouses, so we’re going to be able to get some of those greenhouse greens and microgreens. It’s just going to be this really awesome salad, and we’re also kind of becoming a little notorious for making this autumn berry vinaigrette. Autumn Berry is a local company that makes jams using local fruit. And here we’re really into making dressings out of their jams, so that’s going to be the appetizer. For the main course, I plan on going to the farmer’s market this upcoming Saturday. Basically, I still haven’t exactly planned what the soup is going to be, because it’s really dependent on what I can get at the market this weekend. I’m thinking it’s probably going to involve some root vegetables and some squash, so it’s going to be a really awesome soup. I can guarantee it’ll be great even though I don’t know what’s going to be in it. For the side, we’re going to be making homemade cornbread muffins and homemade bread rolls, and we’ll probably also have another little somethin’ just to throw in with the main entrée. Lastly for dessert, we do a dessert potluck. Basically, we have been publicizing and inviting anybody that comes to bring a dessert to share. It doesn’t have to be vegan, although our menu will be vegan. We’ll also be providing hot drinks, coffee and things like that. »buzz: Will The Red Herring be contributing to the dessert potluck? »HC:Yes, we’ll be making plenty on our end. We’re probably going to make our banana chocolate chip muffins that we make all the time. They’re really awesome. We make a really great vegan black bean brownie here, so we’ll probably make a few batches of that. Then, we’ve got some amazing dessert chefs here, and I’m basically going to say “Hey, go wild guys and make something awesome for the event." I imagine it’s going to be something fabulous. »buzz: Would you like to finish by talking generally about the Red Herring and Channing Murray Foundation? »HC: Sure. The Channing Murray Founda-

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tion has been around since the early 1900s. It historically was a Unitarian Universalist church, and then over the years it’s evolved into a nonprofit foundation. It still has a lot of Unitarian Universalist values, which are all rooted in social justice, environmental justice, inclusiveness, progressive decision making and community building. Basically, this foundation is trying to sponsor programs in the community that foster all of these values. The Red Herring started out in 1967, and back then it was kind of a group of students who self-founded this place as an activism center that was trying to put social and environmental justice values into action through essentially creating a space. So, they started serving vegetarian food, they

would invite artists to come down here to express themselves, they invited student groups to gather here to rally around activism during the late 60s when that was just so necessary for the social change that happened. So, that’s what this space started as, and through the years that cause has never stopped. It’s just kept rolling and has evolved into what’s happening now and continues to happen. For more information about the Winter Folk Feast please visit the event’s Facebook page and to learn more about the Red Herring visit http:// www.channingmurray.org/. The Red Herring is located at 1209 W. Oregon St.

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MOVIES & TV

REVIEW AND RECAP: "GOOD GIRLS REVOLT" A look at one of Amazon’s latest pilots MARIAH SCHAEFER

little over a month ago, Amazon released six episodes of original, streaming television shows for viewers to watch and decide which ones should be made into full series. "Good Girls Revolt" received the highest ratings out of Amazon’s latest pilot season. With viewers giving it 4.6 out of five stars, the show could potentially get picked up in the future. Written and created by Dana Calvo, the pilot gets its inspiration from the book The Good Girls Revolt: How the Women of Newsweek Sued Their Bosses and Changed the Workplace. The story takes place in 1969 at News of the Week, a magazine where women are only considered researchers and can never be reporters. They gather information, interview sources and hand over their materials to male reporters, who get all the credit and the bylines. The women at News of the Week, although visibly unhappy with their status at the company, never complain about their unfair situation and instead keep doing their jobs. It is only

when Nora Ephron (Grace Gummer) is hired and arrives at the newsroom that they start to question their condition. “Good Girls Revolt” opens with breaking news of violence at a concert in California, and the newsroom in New York needs to figure out how to report on the events and decide if the story is worthy of the cover of the magazine. The two main researchers, Patti Robinson (Genevieve Angelson) and Jane Hollander (Anna Camp), compete to research for the article. When Jane is given the task, Patti cannot let go and continues to pursue the story. As Patti struggles to get in contact with someone in California over the phone, Nora snickers and tells her, “It’s like you guys are fighting over the lower bunk bed in jail.” Patti and Jane start working together, and Patti discovers the real story behind the incident at the concert. The only problem is that, in order for the article to go on the cover, Patti needs to get her source to go on the record. In a

desperate attempt to get the story, Jane buys a plane ticket to California so that Patti can talk to her source in person and convince her to allow her name to be included in the article. Meanwhile, Nora goes around the newsroom and talks to another woman in the office, Cindy Reston (Erin Darke). Cindy, who dreams of being a writer, explains her situation to Nora. She says that although she wants to be a writer, she will only work at News of the Week for a year, and then she and her husband will start a family. When she tells Nora she thinks she might be pregnant even though she takes precautions, Nora hypothesizes that Cindy’s husband might be trying to sabotage her career. Cindy refuses to believe that, but it turns out to be true. Nora continues to question the unfair treatment of women in the newsroom as the researchers and reporters work on their stories. When the boss praises one of her writings that was claimed by a male reporter, she speaks up. From that moment on, her fellow researchers

are impressed by her courage and start to grasp how their situation is truly unfair. "Good Girls Revolt" is reminiscent of "Mad Men," especially its time period, costume and set design. The story is revolting and lends itself to a lot of discussion about gender equality in the workplace. Because of the topic it explores, "Good Girls Revolt" tells an important story to its viewers. The good reviews it received might be due to its ability to tackle an inequality that is still relevant in today’s society by looking at the past. The way the pilot ends leaves lots of room for more character and story exploration, but at this point those who enjoyed the episode will have to wait and see if they get to watch a full season of "Good Girls Revolt" or if the pilot is all that will ever be available for viewing.

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COMMUNITY

FARM TO FAIR TO TABLE

Community Supported Aggriculture Fair to educate about and showcase local farms MOLLY LEAHY

a nation dominated by mass food production, the connection between farmer and consumer has been lost. Between grocery store chains and agricultural corporations, it’s no longer easy to know where the food we eat comes from. However, the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair is trying to change that. The Second Annual CSA Fair will be held on Dec. 14 from 4-7 p.m. at the Urbana Civic Center. It is put on by Urbana’s Market at the Square, The Land Connection and the Urbana Business Association. At the fair, costumers can meet local farmers and businesses that offer CSA programs, learn about local food and eat free samples. It’s a great way to engage with businesses and support the agricultural community. “It provides folks with a location to meet multiple farmers outside the bustling farmers market to learn about their growing practices, products and programs,” said Natalie Kenny Marquez, director of Urbana’s Market at the Square. “The timing is great too, because a share of a local farm makes a great holiday gift.” Community Supported Agriculture allows costumers to connect directly with local farms and businesses. The farms offer their product through

subscriptions to costumers, and the costumers will receive food from the farm weekly or monthly through delivery or pick up. This allows for the consumer to receive fresh produce and form a relationship that benefits the local business. “These businesses are owned by our family and friends and neighbors. Investing in them is investing in our community, which makes us all healthier, better connected and our area a more vibrant and economically strong region,” Marquez said. The goal of the fair is to introduce CSA businesses to costumers but also to educate the public on the importance of knowing where your food comes from. Similar to farmer’s markets, this fair allows us to eat the freshest food available. “Americans have a right to transparency. Regardless of whether the ingredients that make up a food product are healthy or unhealthy, I want to know exactly what I’m consuming,” said Molly Gates, a freshman in the College of ACES. “It’s important to know where your food comes from, because that could say a lot about a product.” Marquez and her colleagues brainstormed the idea for the fair last year, and the event was planned in only a month. Due to the positive feedback, they decided to have the fair again but expand it to in-

clude more farmers and food producers. The CSA Fair will also have children’s activities, music and a pretend passport that you can get stamped by farmers to win a prize. In a community where agriculture is connected to many families, the local shopping that the fair promotes will directly benefit the community. CSA businesses and farms are also a unique way of shopping for food. “[We want to] educate the public about ways they can support local farmers in ways beyond shopping the farmers market,” Marquez said. “We don’t mean for CSAs to take the place of farmers markets, but this helps folks interested in investing in their favorite local farms and farmers at a deeper level.” Today, most of the food Americans eat is from large corporations that dominate the nation’s food source. Still, local food sources could be a larger part of a family’s diet if there was more awareness of what’s available to match the convenience of a grocery store. A study by Professor Elliot Campbell at the University of California Merced in June showed that up to 90 percent of Americans could be fed by food grown within 100 miles of their homes. With more awareness like the CSA Fair, families

can become more aware of local food options. “Knowing where your food comes from, how it is grown, who grows it and how to prepare or preserve it at home is very important in an age when we as consumers are used to going to the store at any given time/day to get whatever we want,” Marquez said. “We rarely know the history of the food or taste it when it’s harvested at the peak of its season.” As a freshman invested in where she gets her food, Gates agrees and loves being educated about local farms. “It’s important to know where your food comes from because that could say a lot about a product, Gates said. “If a meat product came from a factory farm, I might be a bit more hesitant to buy it than if it came from a local organic farm.” By raising awareness about the food Americans consume and supporting local businesses, families can eat healthier and fresher food while supporting the community. The Second Annual CSA Fair will provide a fun day at the market for people of all ages while connecting consumers with CSA businesses and farmers. Check out the CSA Fair on Monday, December 14 from 4-7 p.m. at the Urbana Civic Center (108 E Water St).

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CHURCH BOOTY, TARA TERRA, THE EVENING ATTRACTION Saturday, December 12; doors at 9 p.m.; Cowboy Monkey; $10 ; Ages 19+

DR RESPONSIBLE, BADWACKY, TWO-LEGGED ZOO Saturday, December 12; doors at 7 p.m.; Mike N Molly’s; $7; Ages 19+

SECRET STUFF, PERSON, OUR LADY, MARIO CANNAMELA, COPPER BLUE

PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS, TAKE CARE, NEW STRANGE

Saturday, December 12; 8 p.m.; Thee Death Tower; $5 All-Ages

Tuesday, December 15; doors at 7 p.m.; Mike N Molly’s; $8; Ages 18+

RED HERRING WINTER FOLK FEAST

Wednesday, December 16, 6-7:30 p.m.; Flatlander Classroom (300 S. Broadway, Urbana); $10 owner/$15 non-owner. Register online.

Tuesday, December 15; 5-8:30 p.m.; Red Herring Restaurant (1209 W. Oregon St., Urbana); $15, reserve tickets online.

Join the Prairie Fruits staff as they provide tips on how to make the perfect holiday cheese platter. workshop will cover cutting technique, storage advice and more.

The long-anticipated continuation of the Star Wars universe in which the iconic Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.

Friday, December 11; 5:30 p.m.; The Art Theater Co-op; $8.25

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Thursday, December 17; 7 p.m.; Carmike 13; $10

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COMMON GROUND FOOD CO-OP CLASS: UNDERSTANDING BEER STYLES

Thursday, December 17; 6-8 p.m.; Prairie Fruits Farm (4410 N. Lincoln Ave., Champaign); $20, reserve online.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Thursday, December 17; 8 p.m.; Carmike 13; $12.50

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PRAIRIE FRUITS FARM & CREAMERY CHEESE CLASS

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JAPAN HOUSE TEA CEREMONY Thursday, December 17; 3-4 p.m.; Japan House (2000 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana); $8 per person. Reserve in advance.

COMMON GROUND FOOD CO-OP CLASS: GLUTEN-FREE HOLIDAY SWEETS Thursday, December 17; 6-7:30 p.m.; Flatlander Classroom (300 S. Broadway, Urbana); $10 owner/$15 non-owner. Register online.

COLAB HOLIDAY TEA CEREMONY Thursday, December 10; POP-UP SHOP DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON SIX PREMIERE Thursday, December 10; 7 p.m.; The Virginia Theatre; Free

Come and immerse yourselves in the lives of the members of the Crawley family as season six of Downton Abbey premieres at The Virginia Theatre.

Thursday, December 3 – Saturday, December 20; 5 p.m. and 10 a.m.; 206 W Main Street, Champaign IL; TBA

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NUNSENSE Friday, December 11- Sunday, 20; 2-7 p.m. Parkland Theatre; $12 - $15

CHAMPAIGN URBANA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: HOLIDAY HERALDS Thursday, December 10; 7:30 p.m.; Krannert Center for the Performing Arts; $5-40

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CRISIS NURSERY’S 23RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOP Friday, December 11; 4-7 p.m.; Lincoln Square Gifts priced between $2 and $8 The perfect place for children to do their holiday

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HOMEMADE GIFTS FOR ALL AGES @ THE URBANA FREE LIBRARY Saturday, December 12; 2-3:30 p.m., Urbana Free Library

FUSED GLASS WORKSHOP Saturday, December 12; 1-3 p.m.; Cracked Glass (202 S. First Street, Champaign); Prices vary by object: $10 and up

A VERY KUSH CHRISTMAS: TOYS FOR TOTS BENEFIT SHOW Saturday, December 11; doors at 8 p.m.; Cowboy Monkey; $7 cover, $5 with a toy donation; Ages 19+

Resinater, The Phantom Broadcast, Frontier Folk Nebraska and Grand Ambassador headline this benefit for Toys For Tots.