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MOVIES & TV Syd recaps the latest summer release, starring Meryl Streep as an ex-musician who left her family behind for stardom and returns in hopes of making amends.
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If your Facebook home page looked anything like mine did this week, it was proudly dominated by one piece of news: the University of Illinois’ recent crowning as nation’s top party school by the Princeton Review. I’d never experienced anything on Facebook like the celebratory flood of article shares that followed this announcement (which were, of course, accompanied by dozens of witty comments regarding the substantial individual contributions made by many of my friends – good job, folks). This title has elicited polarizing responses, a few of which are addressed and dissected later in this issue by our Community staff. To no one’s surprise, the accomplishment has largely been spun in a positive light by the student body, while the University faculty and administration have publicly expressed their disappointment – and in this instance, both reactions make a lot of sense. The ranking could certainly boost both attention and attendance, as an active social scene is often a prominent factor when weighing college options, but it could also mask the academic excellence of the institution and encourage an excessive – and even dangerous – amount of drinking. Although I don’t have many strong opinions about the title itself, I was bothered by the qualifications that went into naming the top party school and the implications they could easily have. The factors “analyzed� by the Princeton Review included the frequency with which students drank, the amount of drinks they consumed in an outing and, perhaps most notably, the popularity of Greek life on campus. This qualification bothered me – not because I disagree about it being a social factor but because it narrows the image of student life at our university. Like many of my peers, I’ve had a remarkably fulfilling time – academically and socially - at Illinois and none of it can be contributed to involvement with a sorority. A frat might be the right choice for some people, but for others it simply isn’t, and to portray this sort of involvement as the single key to a fun time in college could divert attendance from UIUC to an institution that doesn’t tout the Greek system. The widely distributed narrative that a successful college experience must stem from Greek life is not only false but incredibly limiting, and this title does nothing but encourage its circulation.
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DUMP AND RUN COLECTIONS NATALKA FYDYSHYN The University YMCA wants your used items for the Dump and Run 2015 August Pickup and Collection Days! On Saturday, August 8, they are offering a free furniture and bike pick-up service for members of the Champaign-Urbana community. Their goal is to reduce the amount of quality goods thrown into dumpsters and landfills each year, and put the saved items up for sale at a low cost for members of the community and for students. They will also be collecting items from August 12-14 from 8a.m. to noon and 4-6p.m., and on Saturday, August 15 from 9a.m. to noon at the UIUC Stock Pavilion. They collect items including furniture, dishes, glassware, small household apliances, artwork, books, clothing, computers, bicycles and instruments. This is a great way to get rid of some extra clutter in your house without wasting good furniture in the dumpster, so sign up for pickup or drop your extra items off at the collection location!
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Champaign-Urbana area has a variety of restaurants and eateries serving unique ethnic cuisine. Nothing, however, hits the spot like a great slice of pizza. My top three favorite pizza places are Manolo’s Pizza and Empanadas, Papa Del’s and Jupiter’s Pizzeria and Billiards. I discovered Manolo’s during my
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freshman year when my friends and I wanted some late night food nearby our dorm. We saw that Manolo’s is adjacent to the Krannert Center in Urbana, so it has an easily accessible location for the campus dweller. After our short walk, we entered the small shop and made our orders. My friends ordered empanadas, which are definitely worth trying, and I got a slice of their Spotted Goat pizza. For a cheese fan such as myself, the Spotted Goat was definitely a winner. The pizza is cheesy with the mozzarella, Gorgonzola and goat cheeses on it, but it pairs well with the veggies, red sauce and alfredo sauce on it. The Spotted Goat reminds me of New York style pizza as
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the crust is thin, slightly damp from the ample sauces and easiest to eat if folded in half. If I could only eat a particular specialty pizza for the rest of my life, it would most definitely be this one. Papa Del’s is also on this list because it serves up classic Chicago style deep-dish pizza. While growing up, one of my favorite places to eat was the Chicago-style pizzeria Giordanos. Papa Del’s brings me back to these childhood memories. I tried one of their classic Sicilian pan pizzas, which is classic deep-dish with a variety
of vegetables including spinach, onions, mushrooms and tomatoes. The cooked vegetables paired perfectly with the seasoned red sauce and rich mozzarella cheese. When cutting away a slice from the pie, the mozzarella created long strings, so I knew it was quality mozzarella. The ambiance of Papa Del’s is rustic, but inviting. This establishment is worth revisiting. Jupiter’s Pizzeria and Billiards is the perfect choice for a casual environment, good pizza and even better deals, as they have half-off their pizza, beer and
billiards every Tuesday. So naturally, I went on a Tuesday with some company and we decided to split a large fajita pizza with chicken. The pizza was well made, as the crust was crunchy, but not overcooked. The roasted onions and peppers added a sweeter touch to the seasoned sauce and cheese. There was even enough pizza for leftovers the next day. While there are many other great pizzerias in the Champaign-Urbana area, these three are my go-to restaurants for a great slice, time and time again.
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Mission Impossible movie, "Rogue Nation," was released in the United States last Friday, July 31. The film reached a spectacular $20 million in the Friday box office, experiencing the most successful opening day in the entire franchise. It is estimated to earn $52.6 million in total over the weekend, making it the highest ranking film in this weekend’s movie forecast. Even before the movie officially premiered, it gained a steady $4 million in the Thursday box office. From a financial standpoint, it can undoubtedly be said that the Mission Impossible franchise has made yet another hit by bringing another round of action and suspense to the audience. But just how much does producer and star Tom Cruise have to do with it? First, a recap on the movie itself - with as minimal of an exposure to spoilers as possible. Loosely, "Rogue Nation's" plot revolves around Ethan Hunt and his team as they struggle to locate and shut down the Syndicate, a rival power to the “good” IMF. The title of the movie works on multiple levels - aside from the Syndicate, the IMF itself becomes a rogue nation after being disbanded by the CIA’s intervention. And Hunt himself is also ‘rogue,’ as he refuses to stop standing up for the IMF and goes to hunt - all puns intended - the Syndicate by his own prerogative. Additionally, the loyalty of Hunt’s team is tested as the CIA cracks down on them, trying to force Hunt’s location and motives from them. Some of my favorite moments in the Mission Impossible series are when there is actual, meaningful dialogue between the team members. It reveals the team’s individual values, and dissolves the concept that all “good” people will blindly follow Hunt without hesitation. This time around, Hunt’s team included familiar faces such as William Brandt (Jeremy Renner), Benji (Simon Pegg) and Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames). And then there was the girl with questionable motives - there’s always a girl with questionable motives in MI - named Ilsa (Rebecca Ferguson). Ilsa works for -- well actually, that would be too big of a spoiler. We’re left guessing the entire time who she works for, all the while not really caring because anyone who can do those kinds of stunts in high heels is pretty much immortal. Aside from the character-building and plot, which are pretty decent, the scriptwriters wow the audience with yet another long chain of shiny gadgets and new life-or-death situations. It continues to amaze me how after five movies chock full of unique action and twists and turns, the franchise still manages to surprise the audience. It made me want to hold my breath - for
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three minutes (you’ll get that when you see it, dear readers). All I can say is that the latest setting of the movie is in Morocco, then London, with a lot of heart-racing involved. So, all right, the movie was pretty good - but so is Tom Cruise’s face. According to Deadline, 25.23 percent of a sample crowd went to see "Rogue Nation" because it was an action film, 20 percent because they were diehard fans of the series and 18 percent because they were serious Tom Cruise fans. That makes the percentage of viewers who were fans of the series
almost the same as those who were fans of the star, which basically makes the words “Mission Impossible” synonymous with “Tom Cruise.” Now of course, there is more to ole’ Tom than his chiseled features. To keep his long line of movies successful and popular, the star has performed numerous feats of acting and producing, accomplishments the Forbes magazine acknowleged by saying that “Tom Cruise hasn’t had a real flop in nearly 30 years.” Not only did Cruise help back up the entire Mission Impossible series, he also continued to
evolve as a character on screen. Cruise started as the young and slightly naive Hunt in "Mission Impossible: I," and then finally became the legendary team leader in the most recent film. All in all, we can safely conclude that the success of the Mission Impossible series and its latest installment are probably correlated to Tom Cruise, but not without warrant. And after watching his latest stunts and quips on-screen, I can confirm that Tom is definitely still cruisin’.
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fourth annual summer Artist in Residence (AIR) Program is wrapping up at Figure One Gallery, and the artists are preparing for their second Open House on August 14 and the Exhibition, titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over/Under,â&#x20AC;? which opens August 28. Normally, the AIR Program selects two artists for participationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one student and one local artistâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but this year, there are three: Sue Kay Lee, an MFA student in Art + Design, Jenna Richards, a local artist who is originally from Louisville, Kentucky, and Jade Williams, a senior in Art + Design. Stephanie Birch, the galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acting coordinator, said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the major goals of Figure One is to fuel critical discourse between our campus and local communities, and the AIR Program is one of the ways we serve that goal.â&#x20AC;? The residents use the gallery as studio space to complete their proposed project, and are able to test new ideas and get feedback throughout their residency. Figure One remains open throughout the duration of the AIR Program, offering a regular schedule of public programs that have included film screenings, workshops, demonstrations and talks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Members of the local and campus communities [are able] to engage with the artists and observe their work as it grows and evolves,â&#x20AC;? Birch said. Additionally, as part of the School of Art + Design at Illinois, Figure One and the AIR Program can offer a wealth of professional development opportunities for practicing artists, future curators and gallery administrators. Currently, the two loosely defined gallery spaces and their project room in the back are full of supplies, sketches and works in progress, spread out over the white walls and tables. Even the bathroom is dedicated to art, sporting a brightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and slightly grotesqueâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ink and acrylic mural called â&#x20AC;&#x153;What Did I Have for Dinner?â&#x20AC;? by recent graduate in Painting, Veronica Pham. Jade Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; workspace includes a black female mannequin head and various provocative installations in progress. During her residency, she seeks to create â&#x20AC;&#x153;works that highlight the duality of female sexuality and celebrate every aspect of it. Juxtaposing the relationship between purpose and pleasure, my pieces address the issues, complexities and stereotypes that surround the female body.â&#x20AC;? Her preferred media include couture fashion practices, knitting, crocheting and sewing, though she is adding â&#x20AC;&#x153;household materials, edible items and sex toysâ&#x20AC;? to the mix. She emphasizes the tactile nature of her pieces in order to explore ideas of power and fetish: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each piece is designed with the goal of fetishizing and ma-
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nipulating the way viewers interact with it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I aim to change the way people perceive sexuality as a whole. Humans are sexual by nature, and I believe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time that we accept that as a society,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. Unafraid to cover difficult topics, Williams recently held a talk at the gallery during the first Open House on July 24. Sue Kay Lee, pondering over various types of lace and fabric for a mural in progress, shared some of her interests as an artist and thoughts on the program so far. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m attracted to objects, whether they hang on the wall, in space or rest on a groundâ&#x20AC;Ś Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always had an affinity for found objects in particular, using the meanings which seem to cling to these objects much like we use language, aligning phrases, sentences, gasps, based on the meanings which cling to words. My work for the AIR residency engages these ideas in both the 2D and 3D.â&#x20AC;? While Lee was living in Las Vegas, she picked up a collection of small Mexican comics, sometimes referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tijuana Bibles.â&#x20AC;? Full of Wild West imagery, including generous helpings of cowboys and saloon women, Lee has used these comics in collages in order to explore their gendered stereotypes and create new pieces that incorporate her own perspective. With the AIR Program, she has opened this process to gallery visitors, encouraging them to create their own collages from all sorts of print media. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have most enjoyed not only the imagery which visitors produce, but also watching them produce! During a recent craft night, I was most struck by long periods of silence in which complete strangers sat around a table completely at peace, diligently invested in their creations,â&#x20AC;? Lee said. From these sessions, she takes images created by herself and by guests, projects them onto fabric scraps, paints them, then transforms the pieces into various forms of decorative upholstery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As I am using guest imagery, it has also forced me out of [my comfort zone]. I find myself looking at my own drawings, seeing the biases and proclivities I never noticed prior to my participation in AIR,â&#x20AC;? Lee said. Jenna Richards, on the other hand, is interested in textiles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The making of clothing through crafts such as spinning, knitting and weaving comes from a place of necessity. I am exploring how these processes can be used outside of utility,â&#x20AC;? she shared, hoping to expose textile processes and uncover the fine arts side of what many consider craft art. Richards has worked with various types of fiber, including yarn, wool and alpaca for spinning, cotton and abaca pulp for paper making. She has recently acquired a
manual knitting machine, which will play a large role in her residency project. With an in-progress list of various textile terms on one wall, Richards has also begun a knitting pattern mural, using a stamp and paint. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m enjoying exploring ways of talking about fiber through mediums that I am not necessarily comfortable with,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My artwork has a tendency to be very calculated. I like to plan out exactly what something will look like in my head and then carry it out. The AIR residency has allowed me the time and resources to experiment and attempt to break out of the mold.â&#x20AC;? Richards is hosting a Fiber Demonstration at the gallery on Friday, August 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. She plans to demonstrate and teach some techniques used in her work, including weaving, hand and machine knitting, spinning and more. The event is free and family-friendly, no experience required.
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Monday Night Joe’s (MNJ) to Bad Decision Wednesdays (BDW), there is hardly a day of the week when University of Illinois students can’t find some excuse to go out. And now, with the university’s recent recognition as the top party school in the nation, these students will definitely not be looking for any excuse to stay in. At first glance, this newfound title appears to be a cause for celebration for the world-renowned university, yet it has brought much discrepancy to the UIUC student body. Whereas some students see this top social ranking as yet another reason to cultivate that famous Illini pride, others are beginning to realize the unpredictable consequences it might hold for the university’s future. With such a surprising escalation of controversy regarding the newly crowned ‘royal’ campus, it’s important to begin to consider where exactly the variation in students' reactions generally stem from. On the one hand, many students have been reacting similarly to incoming junior Lauren Scafidi, who just lives for nights like “MNJ! MNJ! MNJ!” When answering any questions related to UIUC being named the top party school, these students are the ones that respond with a shriek of joy and a shot of tequila. Understandably, this
type of response appears to be the most common amongst students - and for good reason. Many perks come with the title: one university student describes the “bragging rights” associated with being ranked first, and another predicts that it could possibly “trigger a surge of off-campus visitors.” All of these are positive outcomes, and still there appears to be more to the university than just the booze, as one UIUC senior reasonably said, “we take our academics just as seriously as we take our alcohol.” So, what’s seems to be the harm in letting loose after a long day of class? Especially when considering the obvious promotional benefits that are likely to stem from UIUC’s newly acclaimed status. In fact, numerous students themselves relayed much excitement that “U of I has been trending on Facebook for four days now.” On a similar note, rush season is just around the corner for Illinois’ Greek system. And since Greek life is known for its exceptional impact on the Illinois social scene, this top-ranking position and the impressive marketing that comes along with it should prove to be very beneficial in accumulating student involvement. UIUC junior Addie Griffin accurately sums up the significance of this situation in a single sentence, saying that “...
when you pair our top academic rankings with our top social rankings, it is quite incredible actually.” With that in mind, all of the positivity and pride surrounding the announcement of this ranking becomes justified. So, what is it exactly that is keeping some students from accepting this apparent honor with open arms? In playing devil’s advocate, there is something to be said for the fact that almost every single positive aspect of the new status can easily be countered with just as many, if not more, negative consequences. For one, publicity of this sort can bring an equally negative impact to a university’s image. The aforementioned Facebook trend, while beneficial to U of I’s name recognition, could easily inspire the argument regarding whether this is something we really want to be known for. University alumna Brooke Helpley further explained the impact of this poor publicity. “This rating encourages binge drinking, which is just dangerous,” she said. “And now we’re considered ‘famous’ for it.” With that in mind, an argument could further be made against the dangers that are associated with the excessive amounts of binge drinking and reckless behavior brought on by such a position especially when you take into consideration the fact that a majority of the undergraduate cam-
pus is underage."The University of Illinois’ rise to fame was probably due to the bars 19-year-old age limit,” Griffin said. She also expressed concern that this might generate a “campus-wide 'crack down’ on legal drinking limits.” Finally, this new ranking could potentially place us under the scope of a very unflattering spotlight. Prospective U of I students and parents just might be swayed to look elsewhere for higher education after considering the dangers affiliated with top party schools. The consequences that could potentially stem from Illinois’ recent title lead us to determine, above all else, that students are supposed to be here developing award-winning academics, not bar tabs. But who says we can’t do both? The fact of the matter is, U of I was never really known for its sobriety in the first place and this circumstance still has yet to hinder the awardwinning, internationally-ranked programs. So the greatest take away from all of this may be that the University of Illinois, although clouded with disarray as of late, just so happens to be home to the very best of both worlds. And that is something worth celebrating. So, take the time to do just that and give Illinois’ newfound title justice.
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WEI ZHONGLE Q&A buzz: What does “Wei Zhongle” mean? Rob Jacobs: The answer is actually that I don’t know. I saw those words together in a book somewhere and decided to start a new band with that name. It probably means something very derogatory. buzz: What is your musical background? How did you first get involved in making music, and how did you come to make the kind of music Wei Zhongle makes? RJ: As a small child I played classical violin and in my spare time created avant garde improvisations on an untuned guitar with missing strings. I’d say I haven’t deviated very far from that approach. Wei Zhongle’s music came about as an experiment in imagination and took a turn for personal exorcism and training of some kind. It was a very esoteric thing when it began and grew increasingly absurd and intense. Now I feel the urge to step out and attempt to communicate
more directly. Ive had enough of weird introspection. An emergence from the cocoon, if you will. buzz: I noticed on your Facebook page that the band has gone through a series of lineup changes over the years. How did the current incarnation of Wei Zhongle come to be? RJ: I was sitting on a park bench in the rain with an old homeless man when suddenly I knew who I should ask to be in the band this time around. I like to have a lineup in mind when i come up with songs so I can be inspired by everyone’s personalities on their instruments and in real life. Pat Keen (Ryan Power, ex-Guerilla Toss) likes to play bass lines that are smooth and funky so I found myself gravitating towards that. Also, Phillip Sudderberg of Grandkids will be tearing it up on the kit and John McCowen is returning on clarinet through electronics. A true tetrahedron. buzz: Your music seems to be influenced by spirituals/devotionals. Where does your interest in these genres come from? RJ: I love devotional music from India and other places. It resonates with me in the sense that it expresses acknowledgement and appreciation for the unseen forces that are behind the curtain on the stage of life. The cosmic pranksters, so to speak. buzz: Your upcoming show in Champaign is the first date on a pretty extensive tour. What kind of live experience do you hope people get from a Wei Zhongle show? RJ: I hope for an inclusive and boundary dissolving experience for everyone involved. I hope the music induces a collective pleasure seizure and by the end of the set everyone is writhing around in a orgiastic puddle.
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MARATHON Q&A buzz: It’s been a few months since we last caught up with you. What has Marathon been up to recently? Brandon Beachum: We’ve stayed busy. We played a few shows in town - Death/Death/ Death “Fest” at Death Tower especially was a blast, even though no one died. We played our first shows in St. Louis and Chicago where we met some awesome people and bands. We finalized everything for the album we recorded in January, which is called Sanctuary. Okay’d the vinyl test pressings just the other day, so we’ll have a record release show in November. We’ve continued playing around with other material we have floating around, and started on the next big-band “guitarkestra”-esque piece of music, which I’m very excited about. buzz: Can you talk a little about how this show with Wei Zhongle and Jake Metz came about? BB: Wei Zhongle are old friends of mine, they usually hit me up for a show in town when they plan tours. I think they’re super talented, their sound is very unique and onto something that hasn’t really been done before, so I always jump at a chance to book them. Jake is my roommate so I have the pleasure of constantly hearing him coax kooky sounds out of his synthesizers. I imagine him like a snake charmer but with sound waves. Rob in Wei Zhongle asked Marathon to play, so I figured adding Jake would guarantee a nice and weird show. The Institute 4 Creativity folks are great to work with (seriously, hit them up!) and they’re open to doing anything, so it made sense to ask them to host.
buzz: At next week’s show, one of the pieces you’ll be performing is “Sibling Pathos,” a solo piece for bass. What pushed you to write something so stripped down? Are you interested in exploring more minimal pieces, or can we still expect Marathon’s typical “wall of sound”? BB: Both! I like to have the music slowly grow from minimal/one/small/easy to wild/many/ huge/challenging. If that makes sense. We have a couple pieces that when we eventually record them, will probably not involve as many players as “Sanctuary.” It just suits some music better. But I think being excessive and overwhelming will always be a main one in the Marathon spell book, I like writing for and hearing a lot of players. “Sibling Pathos” actually came together really naturally. I wasn’t even considering the material I started out with as Marathon material, I just started practicing with a style I wanted to get better at. At first I thought I might have to set it aside for some future project because it’s pretty different from other Marathon stuff, but right when I started it Isaac asked me to contribute to his Heirship compilation so I decided to roll with what I had and make it work. We’re actually playing it as a full band at the show, and if I had gotten it together in time the recording probably would have been more than just me. But I’m really pleased with it as a solo thing, too. buzz: Marathon is performing this show as a trio, although the full Guitarkestra is much larger. Who are you performing with in this trio? BB: It turns out we’ll most likely be a 5-piece for this one. Guitarists will be Keith McKenney, Wenzlo M.D., Michael Kramer and maybe myself depending what music we decide to do.
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Matt Yeates will be our one drummer and I’m playing bass. It’s odd not having Luke Bergkoetter drumming at this one, he’s played almost all our shows. Busy dude, he’ll be in the middle of some very much deserved vacation time. buzz: Since you end up playing shows with so many different lineups - from three to up to nine people - do you ever rework pieces beforehand to tailor them to the specific lineup performing at a given show? What kind of preparation goes into these different performances? BB: Yeah, it’s different just about every show. The structure of it doesn’t usually change much at all, I guess just the effect the music has, the mood. I try to write and arrange it so that it can be done with different amounts of players and still sound good. The ratio of composed to improvised material is different from one thing to the next, it makes it very adaptive and fun. Sometimes I imagine we’re a really slow free jazz band, but with all guitars and without the training. I usually don’t know if it’s going to sound any good until we try it, so it’s a lot of trial and error. Like “oh yeah, you’re right, I guess four of you all don’t need to be blaring the same chord right there.” I mean… sometimes they do. But I tend to rely on the rest of the band to be the voice of reason to my ideas and general scatterbrained-ness. We record a lot of our practices, so being able to listen back and sort
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out what works and what doesn’t is super useful. buzz: Marathon has a record coming out later this year on Heirship Records. What can you tell me about this release and what we can expect from where Marathon is headed next? BB: I’ve done some demos over the years when Marathon was a solo thing for me, but “Sanctuary” will be our first full length album. We recorded at Earth Analog last January. Matt Talbott, the owner, engineered the sessions with Mark Wyman assisting. After Talbott got some mixing levels set he turned over most of the actual mixing to our guitarist, Wenzlo, M.D. I think it was great to have someone in the band, who knew the music, do the mix. Jonathon Pines of Private Studios did a great job mastering both the vinyl and digital versions. We’re putting together a zine/booklet with a bunch of notes on the music, photos and random goofy band-dude stuff, called the “Marathon Review.” It will go along with the album for people who committed a certain amount to our pre-order. Our guitarist, Constantin Roman, will be doing the book binding himself. We also have a DVD that includes footage from a few shows and in the studio. The studio footage was synced with the music that went on the record and I asked our video guy, Kevin McAllister, to take all this and be gratuitous with weird effects. Our guitar/
synth player Bryce Hays made this amazing abstract image for the album cover, which suits the music really well. The “Review” might be limited to those who bought the pre-order, but I hope to have the DVDs ready to sell along with the record for anyone who wants it in the future. We’ll have an album release show in November. buzz: Finally: I saw a post a month or two ago on the Marathon Facebook page about the band covering and “marathon”izing pop songs. I know it was a joke, but it got me wondering: if you had to “marathon” any pop song, what would you pick and why? BB: I’m not sure if half the things I say are a joke or not! I don’t know if it counts as pop, but I’m a bit obsessed with Radiohead so I’ve already messed around with playing some of their songs really slow and half an octave lower, and drowned in effects. So to “marathon” something is kind of like playing a 45 at 33, but hopefully a little less goofy sounding. But if we’re talking, like “mainstream” pop songs on the charts… “What’s Up” by 4 Non Blondes would be pretty funny. I don’t know current stuff well enough to think of anything good. A couple of the guys have been kinda pushing for a Ke$ha cover. I’m down for whatever, I don’t even really know her songs. They say they’re pretty good, but I can’t tell if half the things they say are jokes either. I usually laugh anyway.
Wei Zhongle, Marathon and Jake Metz will perform tomorrow night at Institute 4 Creativity (111 S. Walnut St., Champaign). Show starts at 9 p.m. Cover $5. Ages 19+.
“Make It Your Priority”--that is, if you’re Cookie Monster. Across 1 Cloud over 6 Cookie’s partner? 10 Wi-fi setting 14 Avoid by deceit 15 “Who’s that kid with the ___ cookie?” (old jingle) 16 “My Name Is ___” 17 Beverage unit 18 Former picnic game that should’ve been titled “The Most Dangerous Game” 20 Cookie Monster, why do you like playing fetch with your dog? 22 Former New Jersey governor Tom 23 Longtime Mex. ruling party 24 ___ sorta 28 Superlative suffix 29 Wanna-___ 30 Lymphatic mass near a tonsil 32 Poet’s “before” 33 “Just so you’re aware...” 34 Embattled TV host 35 Cookie, what’s that picture of the Cheshire
Cat with Winnie the Pooh? 39 Carbon dioxide’s lack 40 Masters’ mastery 41 Say no to 42 Toast opener 44 ___ Dew 45 Checked out 48 Japanese comic book genre 49 Hang like a diaper 50 ___ mater 51 Cookie, I don’t like this blindfold, but is that... aluminum? 55 Entree where you eat the bowl 58 Hen’s comment 59 Aloha Tower locale 60 “Tomb Raider” heroine Croft 61 Wood shop machine 62 Art colony in the desert 63 Like new stamp pads 64 Hurt all over
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MUSIC MARATHON, WEI ZHONGLE AND JAKE METZ
TANK GIRL Wednesday, August 12; 9 p.m.; The Art Theater Co-op; $5.00
Saturday, August 8; 9 p.m. Institute 4 Creativity; $5 Ages 19+
UROCHROMES, CRUELSTER, MILES NIELSEN, WE THE ANIMALS, GARTER AND THE CHEMICALS AND PENNY WOLF LUV HORSES Friday, August 7; 7 p.m. Saturday, August 8; show at 9 p.m.; Cowboy Monkey; $7; Ages 19+
The Dingbat Dungeon; $5 All-Ages
FINER FEELINGS, WE ARE THE WILLOWS, COLONEL Sunday, August 9; doors at 7 p.m.; Mike N Molly’s; $7; Ages 19+
COMMON GROUND FOOD CO-OP AREA VEGETARIAN GROUP
COMMON GROUND FOOD CO-OP CLASS: BAKED FALAFEL BURGERS
Sunday, August 9; 4-6 p.m.; Flatlander Classroom (300 S. Broadway, Urbana); $2 owner/ $4 non-owner. Reserve online.
Tuesday, August 11; 6-7:30 p.m.; Flatlander Classroom (300 S. Broadway, Urbana); Reserve online. Free.
Attend an informative cooking class with PRAIRIE FRUITS FARM & instructor Monee Smith to learn how to make this CREAMERY U-PICK PEACH SEASON healthy and budget friendly dinner.
MARKET MONDAY MENU AT BACARO Monday, August 10; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bacaro (133 N. Walnut St., Champaign ); $50
Monday, August 10; 7 p.m. Goodrich Savoy 16 + IMAX; $17.00
FANTASTIC FOUR (2015) THE THIRD MAN Saturday, August 8; 11:30 a.m.; The Art Theater Co-op; $8.25
The Third Man takes place in postwar, divided Vienna, starring Joseph Cotten as Holly Martins who tries to solve the mystery of his childhood friend’s death.
Friday, August 7; 7:10 p.m.; Goodrich Savoy 16 + IMAX; $9.75
THE INTERNATIONAL DOTA 2 CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday, August 8; 4 p.m.; Savoy 16 IMAX; $18
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NASHVILLE Saturday, August 8; 1 p.m. and 7 o.m. The Virginia Theatre (203. W. Park Ave, Champaign IL); $6
Come watch the famous film, Nashville, and enjoy the wonderful soundtrack that consists of country and gospel music.
Monday, August 10; 10:30 a.m.; Lake of the Woods (Forest Preserve); Free
SOUNDS AT SUNSET Tuesday, August 11: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.; 1401 Grandview Drive, Champaign IL; Free
SUMMER PRAIRIE SKIES Friday, August 14; 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.; 2400 W. Bradley Ave., Champaign, IL; $5
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS AT THE ORPHEUM Wednesday, August 12; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 346 N. Neil Street, Champaign, IL; Free
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RIDGEWALKERS WALKING CLUB MEETING Monday, August 10; 7-8 p.m.; Philips Recreation Center; Free
Learn about the sport of Volksmarching (recreational walking); visitors and new members welcome!
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Thursday, August 13; 5:306:30 p.m.; Corner of Sixth and Green Streets; Free
Thursday, August 13; 37 p.m.; 619 N. County Fair Drive; Free
“THE EFFECTS OF EMOTIONAL STRESS” (SPIRITUAL GATHERING FOCUSED ON HOLISTIC HEALING) Sunday, August 9; 6 p.m.; School of Metaphysics; Free
GRATEFUL DEAD 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Saturday, August 8; doors at 6 p.m.; Mike N Molly’s; $7; Ages 19+
Springfield-based Grateful Dead tribute band Sunshine Daydream leads a celebration of the Dead’s music in the Mike N Molly’s beer garden. Mike and Olivia, The Wetsons and Brian Hilderbrand will also perform.