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FAVORITE FLICKS 2015

A JOURNEY AMONG THE STARS Learn about Staerkel's newest showing!

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Artist Inventory: Santigold Elani Kaufman

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COMMUNITY Discover which makeup items are worth the splurge.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Read about Jodi Adams and her project, “The Art of Intention”.

FOOD & DRINK In honor of National Hot Tea month, find out which hot tea is right for you.

MOVIES & TV New year, new lineup. Old procrastination techniques. Check out what to watch for 2016’s films and television as well as how to keep the fabulous new films from interfering with your daily work.

MUSIC We take a look at Santigold’s discography leading up to the release of her new album 99¢.

ANWEN PARROTT

Two things happened to me on Tuesday: my last semester of college began and I turned 22. In my four years at UIUC, this was the first time that these two events fell on the same day and, though an unplanned and arbitrary coincidence, it seemed oddly fitting. For weeks now, my birthday and the start of my final semester have symbolized the same frightening (yet undeniable) thing: I’m growing up, and I don’t know if I’m ready to do that.

Any way I look at it, a few facts ring true. I don’t feel old enough to be entering the stage of life that’s beckoned in with college graduation – or for that matter, with turning 22. Turning 20 and 21 were events. I was gleeful to leave my teens behind and even more excited to turn 21, but with 22…I’m just a year deeper into my twenties, a year closer to starting a career, a year more anxious to have my life figured out, a year older.

I know that probably sounds childish and whiney to anyone who’s in their later 20s (or, for that matter, in their 30s, 40s or 50s) – and honestly that’s because it is. I kind of enjoy addressing my impending adulthood by making jokes or whining like a child; after all, how much longer will I be privileged with a stage of life where that sort of behavior is even semi acceptable? It’s a lot easier to fake cry at the thought of searching for jobs than to actually fill out an application.

Of course, I will have to click “submit” a few times in the near future. And as I’m realizing, maybe having a sense of humor about the whole thing can actually make the whole “entrance into adulthood” thing a little easier.

After coming home from my last first day of class on Tuesday, a handful of my friends surprised me for my birthday by filling my bedroom - quite literally - with balloons. This made me happier than I ever would have expected, and it also made me realize that I’ve been too serious recently. Who says adulthood can’t be accompanied with a sense of goofy, childish humor?

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BY HANNAH MANSFIELD Have you or your little one ever wondered what it would be like to get up close and personal with reptiles and creepy crawlies? The Orpheum Children’s Museum offers such an opportunity with their program Animal Encounters, held every Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Any and all are welcome to meet and interact with turtles, tarantulas, Madagascar hissing cockroaches, bearded dragons and corn snakes.

Visitors will have an exclusive look at these critters while the Orpheum Education Team provides interesting facts and information on each animal. Participants can expect to learn about the habitat, natural behavior, general characteristics and uncommon qualities that make these reptiles, insects and arachnids so special. Guests will also get the chance to watch and learn about their varying feeding processes.

Located at 346 N. Neil St., The Orpheum Children’s Science Museum offers this one-of-a-kind experience for only $5 per person and $4 for seniors. Don’t miss out on this incredibly unique and educational opportunity happening bi-weekly right in your neighborhood!

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MOVIES & TV

FAVORITE FILMS OF 2015 David’s Top 10 Favorite Films of 2015 DAVID ROBERTSON

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the recent announcement of the Academy Award nominations, moviegoers are probably reflecting on their own favorite pictures from 2015. The year brought about a diverse crop of films and boasts two of the highest grossing pictures of all time: Jurassic World and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. With these blockbusters equally as critically acclaimed as the more artistic awards fare from 2015, compiling a list of what I feel are the 10 best of the calendar year was challenging. So after much deliberation, below are my favorite films from the past year, ranked in order:

The movie is equal parts funny, intellectual, nerve-wracking and heartwarming- the best science fiction flick to come out in years.

umphant human spirit that made Russell’s Sliver Linings Playbook so wonderful. Joy is the perfect movie for any dreamers out there.

are simply incredible, particularly Colin Firth’s showdown with a congregation in a Kentucky chapel.

5.Joy David O. Russell and his muse Jennifer Lawrence score again with Joy, the inspiring true story of the Miracle Mop inventor named Joy. The film contains the same qualities –off-kilter humor, down-to-earth characters and a story about a tri-

6. Kingsman: The Secret Service I was caught off guard by Kingsman upon its release in February. This action-packed spy picture is surprisingly witty with a not-too-self-serious tone, which made it extremely enjoyable. The stylized action sequences and unique set pieces

7. Bridge of Spies Bridge of Spies is classic Steven Spielberg. The moving true story, the wartime setting and poignant performances by Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance make it an entry worthy of the director’s prestigious body of work. The movie follows American lawyer James Donovan as he negotiates a swap of war prisoners with Soviet Russia.

1. Trainwreck Amy Schumer sparkled in her big screen debut, which was inspired by her own life. Trainwreck follows a raucous young woman who shuns commitment but finds she wants a serious relationship after meeting a doctor she’s writing about for an article. Every bit as heartfelt as it is raunchy, this comedy had me crying from laughter and anxiously awaiting Schumer’s next cinematic endeavor.

8. The Revenant Leonardo DiCaprio should finally receive his Oscar for this 1820s revenge tale. The gorgeous cinematography and skilled direction from Alejandro Iñarritu transform Revenant into an art film of epic proportions. The violence is visceral and gruesome. You won’t be able to peel your eyes away from the screen, even as arrows strike characters square in the eye.

2. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 The biggest series since Harry Potter came to a close in 2015 and certainly ended on a high note.

Katniss Everdeen and her crew, including Gale, Peeta and Cressida among others, embark on a perilous trek to infiltrate the Capital and bring justice to Panem. Fans who were discouraged by the lack of actual “Hunger Games” in Part 1 will love the citywide pseudo-arena, where plenty of action ensues. Jennifer Lawrence gives another standout performance, and Francis Lawrence has whipped up one of the best sequences of the entire series in the sewers underneath the Capital.

9. Inside Out Pixar can turn any subject into a watchable family feature, including the emotions brewing inside a preteen’s head. Amy Poehler headlines an all-star voice cast in this colorful, unexpectedly mature and intelligent animated film. Bring your tissues, because you might find yourself overwhelmed with more emotions than those inside Riley’s brain.

10. Crimson Peak Guillermo Del Toro delivers a stunning gothic horror-romance with Crimson Peak. It’s a far richer movie-going experience than any other horror offering from 2015, jam-packed with excellent performances from Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston and Mia Wasikowska and a spell-binding plot full of twists and turns.

3.Spy Melissa McCarthy continues her reign as the queen of comedy with this uproarious espionage sendup. Don’t judge a book by its cover, because McCarthy proves to be a knockout action heroine along with her impeccable comedic timing and banter. The supporting cast contributes heavily to the laugh quotient, with Jason Statham in an entertaining departure from his usual acting.

Honorable mentions: The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Mad Max: Fury Road, Jurassic World, Mission: Impossible- Rogue Nation, Krampus, Vacation and Straight Outta Compton.

4.The Martian Ridley Scott may finally receive an Academy Award for directing for his crowd-pleasing sci-fi adventure. Matt Damon is superb as astronaut Mark Watney, who gets stranded on Mars after his crew abandons him during a fierce storm.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

TWIN CITY SQUARED AND THE CHOREOPOEM Theatre company presents powerful work at Parkland College AALIYAH GIBSON

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of color, then and now, must fight to have their voices heard in a world that encourages silence. In 1975, Ntozake Shange broke the silence with For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf, a revolutionary piece featuring 21 poems that gives voice and emotion to the

»buzz: What made you decide to put on the production of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf out of possible other pieces? »Garth Gersten: There are two reasons why we are doing this production. One, I have always been a very huge fan of the play since I first saw pieces

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experiences presented to a woman of color. Twin City Squared chose the acclaimed theatre piece as their second production. Under the direction of Garth Gersten and Tanisha L. Pyron, six ladies will once again bring light to these experiences and Shange’s powerful words.

We spoke with Gersten before the opening of the show at Parkland College to learn more about the art of putting together a production, favorite lines and where women are today. Here’s a sneak peek.

of it back when I was in college. It affected me deeply. It opened my eyes to a world of experiences that were not familiar to me. The power of the piece has never left me, and I’ve always wanted to be involved in a production of it.

The second reason is that we wanted to provide an opportunity for people in the Urbana-Champaign community who don’t normally come out to Performance Theater and who don’t normally come out to see theater, because it doesn’t speak to them. We

wanted to put on a play that would provide opportunities to perform and be involved in Stage Theater that are rarely done in this community. »buzz: You said parts of the play stuck with you when you first saw the production. What are some examples of those parts? »GG: The last poem which is called “A Night with Beau Willie Brown,” and there’s a poem called “Somebody Almost Walked Off Wid Alla My Stuff.”

Both of those poems really have a rhythm and power. They’re very different in terms of one is a story and the other one is a reflection on individuality. »buzz: How did you go about casting such powerful roles? »GG: This play doesn’t have characters per say.

It is read for seven women, seven voices, who are each given a different color like the rainbow.

It can be done with fewer than seven, and we have six women in this show. I was looking for unique voices, voices that I would find compelling and could deliver the feeling and emotion that these poems generate. I was set originally to direct the play, but due to scheduling I have a co-director by the name of Tanisha Pyron, who has performed and directed the play in the past to co-direct and guide the women in our cast to give the best performances that they can give. »buzz: How are you hoping that people in the community will react to the production? »GG: I’m hoping that people enjoy the piece.

I’m hoping that they are affected by the piece.

I hope that it gives them things to think aboutto think about their lives and the way that they are treated or that they treat others, the way that they are viewed by others and the way they view others. This piece was revolutionary when it premiered back in 1975. It gave voice to African American women who mostly were silent in

American theater to speak in their own voices.

The poems are not just written about African American women. It’s about women of all ethnicities. The things that these women have been experiencing happen to people of all ethnicities. It engages the idea that their voices are not always heard. »buzz: What issues raised in the poems do you think are still relevant today? »GG: I think the issues that are raised in these poems— domestic violence, sexual assault, problems in relationships, problems with not being seen, problems with not being heard and problems with not being allowed to be themselves— still exists. You’re not allowed to be a person even though you are, and sometimes you just want to burst out and talk or even scream: “I’m here. Listen to me. I have feelings. I have thoughts. Let me tell you about me.” »buzz: Lastly, can you sum up how you feel about the play and the production in three words? »Gersten: Powerful, rhythmic, necessary.

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ When the Rainbow is Enuf premieres Friday, Jan, 22 at 7 P.M. at the Second Stage at Parkland College and runs to Jan. 24. Tickets are $12. Be sure to catch the production of a Tony Award nominated play that calls attention to issues relevant both then and now. For more information, visit www.twincitysquared.com.

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MUSIC

25 YEARS UNDERCOVER

The Great Cover Up celebrates its 25th year JACK KELLY

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a college town located in a relatively remote part of Illinois, ChampaignUrbana has bolstered a fairly stimulating music community throughout its history. Pygmalion, AudioFeed and Ellnora are just some of the many live music festivals students and residents have the opportunity to enjoy year round - not to mention the variety of venues, bars and DIY spaces located throughout the community that provide area musicians with outlets to keep their creative energies flowing.

But if there is one thing that is understood clearly in the C-U music scene, it’s that the classics are embraced just as much as the creation of original music. New students and others still getting acquainted with the nightlife’s sights and sounds may not be familiar with another captivating event that celebrates the fine art of the tribute band: The Great Cover Up. The Great Cover Up, which kicks off this weekend and continues next week, is a yearly event comprised of local C-U bands and solo musicians that come together and perform no original music whatsoever. Instead of playing their own tunes, artists “cover” entire sets of other popular musicians from the past and present. There are no stipulations associated with what is allowed to be covered, and most bands do not reveal their cho-

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sen artist until the moment they begin their set.

Ward Gollings and Dave Landis are the creators and co-founders behind The Great Cover Up. The show debuted in 1991 for a single night at The Blind Pig’s former location at 6 Taylor Street. Gollings had been booking for the venue at the time and offered Landis a hand with the event’s planning and production. The Great Cover Up survived for nine years before Landis departed from Champaign and left Gollings at the helm. Yet with little hesitation, he continued to organize and put on The Great Cover Up every year after that.

The Great Cover Up - located this year at The Accord - has been held at a variety of different venues over the years, including Cowboy Monkey, The Blind Pig (both its old and new locations) and Mabel’s, which closed its Green Street doors in 2000 and is now occupied by Brothers Bar & Grill. 2016 is an especially important year for Gollings as The Great Cover Up is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

“I would never have dreamed it would endure this long, but it has! I’ve been presenting GCUP for over half of my life now,” Gollings said.

Since ‘91 the event has grown in attendance, but the tradition has stayed the same. Maintaining an environment of mystery is a huge part of adding to The Great Cover Up’s experience. Gollings explains that bands who play

every year really “run the gamut” in terms of selecting the music that they will be covering.

“You will get everything from Limp Bizkit to Dolly Parton to Tom Waits,” Gollings said.

Although the show’s concept never changes, no one night at GCUP will prove to be identical to another in the past. Audiences are filled with anticipation as they hope to be blasted with nostalgia-inducing tunes by local acts of all ages and experience. The effect resonates more fully when bands dress up as the artists they are paying tribute to, as many performers have done in the past.

One performance that has many GCUP veterans buzzing is the return of Honcho Overlord.

The band played the very first Great Cover Up with a cover set of classic rock legends The Doors. Since Honcho Overload are C-U natives, Gollings is sure that the band’s return performance will undoubtedly be one to remember.

“It is the icing on the cake for such a milestone as 25 years,” Gollings said.

Another way The Great Cover Up has made its mark in the community is through its charity involvement. Proceeds from the festival’s first nine years were donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, where Landis’s wife worked at the time.

After the couple moved away, Gollings sought out other local charities to provide for. Since its

inception, proceeds from every GCUP have been donated to over 25 different charities that reside in the community, including Eastern Illinois Food Bank, Crisis Nursery and Habitat For Humanity.

The Great Cover Up experience is just as important for upcoming local bands as it is for musicians that have been covering from the start. Feral States, an experimental Chicago rock band that found its roots in Champaign-Urbana, made their debut Great Cover Up performance on Thursday.

Many of the members attended the festival in the past but played it for the first time last night.

“So many groups recruit each other to help add to the spectacle, which really shows how open and friendly the scene is,” said Feral States’ drummer, Justin Peters. “To have so many unique and successful performances year after year, you couldn’t do that if the musical community were any less vibrant.”

The Great Cover Up takes place at The Accord on Friday and Saturday January 22 and 23 and continues next week on Thursday and Friday, January 28 and 29. Doors open each night at 7 p.m. $10 each night.

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COMMUNITY

A JOURNEY AMONG THE STARS

William M. Staerkel Planetarium explores star gazing traditions of the Skidi Pawnee Native American tribe TAYLOR BEAUSEIGNEUR

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the infamous Christopher Columbus and the colonizing of the United States of America, Native Americans experienced nature unobstructed. The world was a puzzle to be solved, a place to be explored and a mystery to be understood. Many tribes devised similar yet ultimately different methods by which to examine the world at hand. For the majority of groups, the sky and the stars above were central parts in their explanation and general understanding of creation.

Starting January 22, visitors of the William M. Staerkel Planetarium can experience a one-of-akind show that explores the sky-watching practices of the Skidi Pawnee Native American tribe, titled “Spirits from the Sky, Thunder on the Land.”

Since 1989, the director of the Staerkel Planetarium, David Leake, has been facilitating daily operations and marketing upcoming events to the public. Leake has been instrumental in the production of the Planetarium’s upcoming program that, according to him, is a fascinating look into the world of Pawnee astrology.

Settled in portions of Kansas and Nebraska, the Skidi Pawnee believed they came from the stars, therefore the night sky was a very important part of their culture. The Pawnee tracked constellations and patterns in the sky using a unique, yet seemingly ingenious, method.

“It is fascinating to me how they used the smoke hole in their mud lodges as an “astronomical observatory. As the Earth rotates, you would see certain stars through the smoke hole,” Leake said.

The Pawnee identified constellations and created their own astrological calendar. By studying the position of stars with relevance to earth, they could determine and understand seasons. This calendar played a central role in the longevity of their community, particularly helping their agricultural practices.

“As we progress through the seasons, you’d see certain stars at certain times. For example, the constellation we could call ‘Corona Borealis’ (or Northern Crown) was called the ‘Council of Chiefs’ by the Skidi Pawnee. The chiefs could make decisions based on sightings of this constellation.

When it would appear through the smoke hole, it would signify a specific time of year and could signal the start of the planting season. It was genius!” Leake said.

Viewers of “Spirits from the Sky, Thunder on the Land” will get to experience this Skidi Pawnee astrology firsthand. Utilizing a 50-foot hemispheric dome and reclined theater seats, The Staerkel Planetarium has devised an immersive re-creation of the aforementioned mud lodges.

Viewers will be able to see stars through a smoke hole and learn about the Skidi Pawnee creation myth. The program offers primary insight into what the Skidi Pawnee Native Americans thought of the slow, wandering planets above.

Although the sights and sounds of “Spirits From the Sky, Thunder on the Land” are incredible aspects of the show, the content is what shines.

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FOOD & DRINK

WORLD OF WINES

Un-WINE-d at this year’s Orpheum Wine Gala using our Wine 101 crash course SHRUTI SRIKUMAR feel dry and pucker a bit. Full red wines have very strong flavors, often featuring dark fruits, which makes them great accompaniments to bold dishes containing red meats. Common examples include Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.

sweeter and are a great option if you are serving Indian or Thai food. They also go nicely with desserts such as cake, ice cream or a cheese platter.

Common varieties include Moscato and the Germen Reisling.

2. Medium Red – These wines are a nice all-purpose red wine.

Since they have slightly less overtaking flavors than full red wines, medium red wines pair well with many foods including pizza, lasagna, hearty minestrone soups and virtually every kind of spice from chili pepper to cinnamon. Common examples include Zinfandel and Merlot.

8. Dessert – These wines undergo a special process that stops yeast from consuming all of the sugar, resulting in a wine tailored specifically for sweet treats such as chocolates, pies and caramels. Common dessert wines include Port and Madeira.

3. Light Red – These wines don’t punch you in the face with flavor, making them a great beginner buy. Light red wines often feature lower alcohol content, a bit brighter acidic flavor and sometimes incorporate red fruit flavors such as raspberries, strawberries and cranberries. Common varieties include Pinot Noir and Gamay.

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the holiday season in the rear view mirror and frigid temperatures breaking new lows each day, it seems that Champaign-Urbana’s usually steady flow of f ood festivals has come to an abrupt stop.

However, there's no need to fret, since this year’s Orpheum Wine Gala is fast approaching and is set to be held just one week from today on January 29.

As a joint collaboration between the Orpheum Children’s Museum and Todd’s Wines from Art Mart, the event will feature a vast selection of over 200 wines from around 40 different vendors.

In addition, all proceeds from ticket sales and a percentage of wine sales at the gala will be donated to The Orpheum Children’s Museum to help fund programs for kids. Special discounts will be available for wine ordered at the gala. There will also be an auction featuring various unique wines, as well as other products chosen by the Orpheum available for guests to bid on. All proceeds received by the auction will also be donated.

The event will be held at the Krannert Center, and guests can either enter at 5 p.m. by purchasing special VIP tickets at $35 each or enter at 6 p.m. by

purchasing general admission tickets at $25 each.

Art Mart’s Todd Fusco states that the gala will provide guests with a vast variety of bottles, featuring tastings from all over the globe, including red, white and sparkling wines. Fusco states that guests can expect wines from various countries including Austria, Portugal, Spain, Italy, France and the U.S. While at the gala, guests can leisurely peruse wines spread across 25 to 30 different tables. Each table will feature wines with a loosely based theme. Themes will include categories such as geographical location, similar taste, common vendor etc.

With such an enormous range of wines to choose from, it’s easy to get lost. Below is buzz’s Wine 101 crash course to help you navigate the gala like a pro.

Know the Nine Styles of Wine: 1. Full Red – These wines display that classic burgundy color you think of when you hear the words “red wine.”

They often have higher alcohol content and more tannin— the compound that makes your mouth

4. Rosé – These wines represent the midpoint on the red-to-white gradient. Like light reds, they have a milder flavor and like white wines, they are often served chilled. Additionally, they are very popular in Mediterranean countries and (unsurprisingly) pair well with Greek and Turkish dishes.

5. Rich White – Like full red wines, rich white wines boast a bold flavor. However, rather than containing dark fruity undertones, they usually feature warmer flavors, such as vanilla or coconut. Also, rich whites sometimes undergo a process called malolactic fermentation that helps make them taste creamier. These wines are usually in their prime after three to four years and pair well with lobster, crab, poultry and cream-based pasta sauces. Common examples include Chardonnay and Sémillion.

6. Zesty White – Zesty white wines are exactly that. Zesty. They feature bright acidic flavors that can leave your mouth a bit dry and generally taste best after only a year or two of aging. Food pairings include poultry, seafood and fried foods. Common examples are Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc.

9. Sparkling – As we all know, sparkling wines like Champagne are great for celebrations with their fun, fizzy bubbles. However, sparkling wines also span the spectrum from red to white and pair well with fried foods, oysters and salty foods.

Now that you know the basic catagories of wine you are ready to learn how to taste them. Yes, there is a method (twidles mustache condesendingly).

Know How to Taste Wine Using the Five S’s: 1. See the wine, noting color and clarity of the sample.

2. Swirl the wine, allowing the aromas to be released.

3. Smell the wine, trying to distinguish red or dark fruit undertones.

4. Sip the wine – this is the fun part!

5. Savor the wine, reflecting on the flavors you tasted and your impressions.

Congradulations! You have passed the buzz Wine 101 crash course and are now 100% wine gala ready.

To purchase tickets for the Orpheum Wine Gala visit The Orpheum Children’s Science Museum (346 N. Neil Street, Champaign), Art Mart (Lincoln Square, Urbana; cash or checks only) or go online at www.orpheumkids.com or www. eventbrite.com. Happy wine tasting!

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Continued from page 8 “The visuals are wonderful,” said Leake. “But I think they are eclipsed by the stories and the wonderful soundtrack. It is as if we are sitting in on a chat between a Skidi Pawnee elder and his two grandchildren. It’s beautiful.”

Although Skidi Pawnee astrology can’t really help explain modern astrology, it does provide meaning for the stars above our heads. The Skidi Pawnee were pioneers of applying astrology to real life.

Between their stories and astrological calendar, the Skidi Pawnee gave meaning to an otherwise inaccessible sky. According to Leake, the show is worth seeing, because it combines storytelling and science into one. Using stories to explain the complex science behind astrology makes the topic easier to understand and more valuable.

Recreating this scene takes some effort and research. This particular show was adapted from a similar one done by the Adler Planetarium in Chicago in 2000. Researchers visited the elders of the Skidi Pawnee tribe in Kansas and Nebraska to gather information and hear oral traditions as the Skidi Pawnee People remain settled on their original land today, continuing to observe the sky. Some of the stories gathered by researchers have transcended centuries. So when Adler Planetarium made the show available to other planetariums, the Staerkel jumped at the opportunity.

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portant to know where you came from. Plus, from my point of view, you can teach a little astronomy by showing how certain cultures figured out how the sky works. I think things like this provide insight into our own lives as well,” Leake said.

With this new program, The William M. Staerkel Planetarium has offered the public a unique opportunity to explore and experience the customs of a stunning and endlessly wise culture. All tickets for “Spirits From the Sky, Thunder on the Land” will be sold at the door.

Students, seniors and children under 12 will be charged $5 and adults, $6. So if you’re looking to escape the cold this winter, immerse yourself in the warm crackle of a Skidi Pawnee elder’s voice as the William M. Staerkel Planetarium whisks you away on a journey amongst the stars.

The William M. Staerkel Planetarium is located at Parkland College (2400 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL 61821, United States). "Spirits from the Sky" will be showing on Fridays and Saturdays through March 19. Tickets are $5-6.

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“Worst of Pop Culture, 2015”--a year to remember.

1 Muppet with an orange nose 5 Certain physical measurement, for short 8 “___ first you don’t succeed ...”

12 Short, shrill sound 13 ___ fro 15 “___ arigato, Mr. Roboto” 16 Poultry herb 17 Nomadic mob 18 Class with graphs, for short 19 2015 superhero film reboot with a 9% score on Rotten Tomatoes 22 Iggy Azalea/Britney Spears collaboration, listed on Entertainment Weekly’s Worst Singles of 2015 23 “Mission: Impossible” character Hunt 25 “Full,” at a theater 26 Hatha and bikram, for two 29 Weather map lines 31 Get hold of again

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32 Feline tooth 33 President who’s thanked a lot?

37 College in New Rochelle, New York 38 “Oh, yeah!”

39 Santa-tracking defense gp.

40 Paper wounds 41 Canadian vocal tics that aren’t as commonplace as Americans think 42 Doesn’t say outright 44 Little ___ (“Languages for Kids” learning series) 45 Short-lived Rainn Wilson cop show, listed on Yahoo’s Worst TV Shows of 2015 47 Change places with one’s wrestling teammate 50 ___ of Sauron 51 Seafood selections 55 Power shake need 57 Rooster’s morning perch 59 Choir 60 Mix it up (var.)

61 2015 Adam Sandler movie that got an epic ten-minute review/rant

from “MovieBob Reviews” on YouTube 62 Much-maligned 2015 reality show which put contestant couples in the titular enclosure (later to be interviewed by therapists)

Down 1 Some CDs 2 Nissan hybrid 3 Cones of non-silence?

4 Cattle site 5 Gives a leg up to 6 Sacrificial figure 7 Part of Roy G. Biv 8 Visionary 9 Market research panel 10 Love, in Xochimilco 11 Massive quantity 13 “Yeah, about ___ ...”

14 Prefix meaning “onetenth” 20 It’s designed to stay up all night 21 “Punky Brewster” star Soleil Moon ___ 23 Trinket in “The Hunger

Games” 24 Totally destroy 27 “___ a stinker?” (Bugs Bunny catchphrase) 28 Back twinge 30 Hedgehog of Sega fame 31 “M*A*S*H” character 34 Nutsoid 35 Like craft shows 36 High degree 42 “Messiah” composer 43 In the future 45 Go nuts with a whole season, e.g.

46 “Fantastic” character in a Roald Dahl novel 47 1/16 of a cup, briefly 48 Et ___ (and others) 49 Baby boomer followers 52 Get from ___ (make progress) 53 Doofus 54 Glasses, in comic book ads 56 Hosp. locations 58 Cries of surprise

Alyssa says "give a hoot this semester!"

MERCURY AND VENUS ARE THE ONLY PLANETS THAT DO NOT HAVE ANY MOONS.

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MOVIES & TV

MUSIC THE GREAT COVER-UP: NIGHTS 2 AND 3 Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23; doors at 7 p.m, show at 8 p.m.; The Accord (formerly The HighDive); $10 per night; Ages 19+

The first weekend of The Great Cover-Up continues with performances from Mike Ingram, Decadents, Andy Mo and Fiona Kimble.

CARNAGE, VALENTINO KAHN, JAUZ, BEAZY TYMES, WIN AND WOO Tuesday, January 26; 9 p.m.; The Canopy Club; $20-$30 in advance, $30 at the door; Ages 18+

BADFISH (SUBLIME TRIBUTE BAND), SHRUB Thursday, January 28; 9 p.m.; The Canopy Club; $15 in advance, $18 at the door; Ages 18+

THE OH HELLOS, FIONA KIMBLE, LIZA ANNE

YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, TROUT STEAK REVIVAL

Wednesday, January 27; 9 p.m.; The Canopy Club; $15; Ages 18+

Friday, January 22; 8 p.m.; The Canopy Club; $20 in advance, $25 at the door; Ages 18+

YOUTH ROOM Wednesday, January 27; 7 p.m.; Goodrich Savoy 16 + IMAX; $12

Brie Larson stars in the Oscar-nominated Room, a film depicting the captive lives of a woman and her son under the control of a man called Old Nick.

Friday, January 22 – Monday, February 29; All Day; Urbana Free Library, City Building; Free

Monday, January 25; 6-7:30 p.m.; Flatlander Classroom (300 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana); Free, register online.

Saturday, January 23; 2-3:30 p.m.; Flatlander Classroom (300 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana); Free, register online.

COMMON GROUND FOOD CO-OP CLASS: MEAL PREPPING & WEEKLY JANE EYRE (NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE) MENU PLANNING

MAIN STREET BELLY DELI OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, January 28; 6-7:30 p.m.; Flatlander Classroom (300 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana); $7 owner/ $12 nonowner, Register online.

Saturday, January 23; 10 p.m.; The Art Theater Co-op; $9.75

3RD ANNUAL ILLINI ARCHERY INVITATIONAL

KRANNERT CENTER TOUR

Saturday, Jan. 23; not available yet; Champaign Park District Leonhard Center (2307 W. Sangamon Dr., Champaign); free

Sunday, Jan. 24; 2 p.m. 3 p.m.; Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (500 S. Goodwin Ave, Urbana); free

D.I.Y WEEKEND WIZARD Saturday, Jan. 23; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.; Orpheum Children’s Science Museum (346 N. Neil St., Champaign); included with admission.

MOM PROM: SUPERHERO EDITION Friday, Jan. 22; 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Hilton Garden Inn (1501 S. Neil St., Champaign); $26

Children 12 and under, take your supermom to this super prom! Dinner will be provided.

Saturday, January 23 – Sunday, January 24; 12 p.m; Art Theatre Co-op; $18

Witness Bronte’s famous work, Jane Eyre, performed by the National Theatre.

YOGA @ KRANNERT Tuesday, January 26; 12 p.m.; Krannert Art Museum; Free

10:00 p.m.; Iron Post; Free

KRANNERT UNCORKED WITH LYRIC THEATRE Thursday, January 28; 5 pm Krannert Center for the Performing Arts; Free

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ARTIST OF THE JAZZ JAM CORRIDOR: TRAVIS HOCUTT Wednesday, January 27;

COMMON GROUND FOOD CO-OP CLASS: BASICS OF SETTING UP A KITCHEN

Saturday, January 23; 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Main Street Belly Deli (118 S. Main St., Homer)

Monday, January 25; 7:30 p.m.; The Art Theater Co-op; $9.75

Friday, January 22; 7:15 p.m.; The Art Theater Co-op; $9.75

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

FOOD & DRINK

COMMON GROUND FOOD CO-OP CLASS: BAKED FALAFEL BURGERS

BORROWED IDENTITY

FULL MOON HIKE Friday, Jan. 22; 6 p.m. 7 p.m.; River Bend Forest Preserve (1602 Mid America Road, Mahomet); $3

URBANA’S MIDDLE MARKET Saturday, January 23; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Lincoln Square (Corner of Illinois & Vine Streets, Urbana)

Leisurely peruse the stalls of Urbana’s indoor boutique farmer’s market for locally sourced produce and goods.