Weekender: January 20–22
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20
Occupy the Courts, Noon–1:00 p.m.
Corner of Main and Vine, Urbana
Occupy C-U is organizing a rally that will include skits, readings, and speakers. This event is one of a series of public events held across the nation on Jan. 20th. The events are all designed to draw attention to the need for a new constitutional amendment to counter the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and confirm that corporations are not people and have no constitutional free speech protections.
Link to flyer for more information. (TN)
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Krannert Center, Fri/Sat at 7:30 p.m., $50 and down
Friday’s concert: Berlioz: Le Corsaire Overture, Op. 21; Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 103, “Egyptian”; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64
Saturday’s concert: Kodály: Galánta Dances for Orchestra; Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 125; Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68
CPD Suitcase Dance at Hilton Garden Inn, 7 p.m., $26 for residents
Gruesome Playground Injuries at the Station Theatre, Fri/Sat/Sun 8 p.m., $15 Fri/Sat, $10 Sun
Jason Brown recently interviewed the cast and director, and you can read Daniel Wolff's review here. (TN)
Trailer:
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy at the Art Theater, Fri/Sat/Sun 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. with additional 1:30 show on Saturday, $6.50 before 5 p.m., $9 afterward
Tinker Tailor is a smart movie that will actually challenge you as a viewer. It's technically sound and well-acted. It's a slow burning fuse that you’ll watch inch towards its imminent destructive end. Check out the full review here. (JS)
Trailer:
Young Adult at the Art Theater, Fri/Sat 10:30 p.m., $7
Check out Chike Coleman's very favorable review here. (TN)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21
For a Cold Winter's Night: Colder Lines in Colder Times, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Indi Go Artist Co-Op
$7 adults / $5 students
This event is a spoken word show featuring some of the best local talent in Champaign-Urbana. All proceeds will go to benefit the Eastern Illinois Food Bank.
Performances will include storytelling and poetry by Benjamin Matheson, Suzy Requarth, Stage Presence, Hal Southern, Jamie Marlow, Benjamin Matheson, and Dan Keding.
This show is not recommended for children under 13. (TN)
MLK Community Celebration at Krannert Center, 10 a.m., Free
Book launch by local author Julie Cross at Champaign Public Library, 2:00–3:00 p.m., Free
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
Local author Julie Cross is launching the publication of her debut novel, Tempest, at CPL. She'll discuss the creative process of her teen time-travel plot, and writing while working and raising a family.
Books will be sold before and after the program, and there will be a book signing.
Please email the library to register, and click on the link above for more information. (TN)
Desafinado at Krannert Center Lobby, about 9:15 p.m., Free
Stand-Up Comedy Showcase at The Iron Post, 10:00-11:30 p.m., $5
Comedian Andrew Voris hosts a sleuth of comedians set to perform: Joe Roderick, Nick Martin, Joe Larkin, Drift Roberts and Justin Tuttle. (JS)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22
Damine Kabuki at Krannert Center, 3 p.m., Free
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@Jason: You’re right about that. I get groceries at Schnucks (they carry what I buy, which I can’t say of any other single grocery store in town), and if they have a beer I’m in the market for it’s usually a quarter or two cheaper per 6-…
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Maybe I complained enough in person. One time I even explained to the (wholly uninterested) clerk how to navigate the Illinois Statutes web page, and Savoy’s Municipal Code database I wouldn’t know because I only go there when I want to pay 30% more for anything, which is never.
@Rob: You seem to have the weirdest experiences. I’m in Friar Tuck every other week (don’t tell my mom that I’m a lush). They never fail to ask for my birth date but never my age, they never card afterwards, and they often allow me to use…
This column affords me a long-awaited opportunity. I’ve wanted to write my own column called Fuck You Friar Tuck Liquors. but I always thought it’d be too pithy. Here, I can say Fuck You Friar Tuck Liquors and not feel bothered to stretch it out to 750…
Ha! Exactly. You, sir, are welcome at the bar in My House.
Why wait ‘til 3 pm?
I’m excited to go tonight- should be very fun!
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The Alan Partridge lookalike on the right in the first small photo has nothing to condescend to anyone about. AH HA!
Snell and the little Hitlers of the neighborhood association need to chill out. Legitimate businesses should have the freedom to exist without having to endure the slings and arrows of ignorant and misguided opposition.
represent, Matt.
Yeah, I’d agree that Transporter Room 3 is the worst house venue I’ve ever seen.
Food trucks are the start-up, small businesses of the future for those unable to afford real estate. No surprise, that merchants who pay rent, utilities, and maintenance on a property would despise the traveling competition. Or developers who build more empty retail spaces would want to close…
Not so much far-right Tea Party as a balanced, moderate viewpoint between letting businesses succeed and protecting society with reasonable regulations. In spite of what the city reps are saying, the interpretation of policy on this issue certainly has changed. Letting a business start up under one…
I think it’s neat that SP has turned rightward, now espousing a Tea Party-style frustration with government regulations & taxes.
This makes me so sad. (Happy to live in Urbana, though!) Crave Truck has been a GREAT addition to the food choices in C-U, and it’d be a travesty to chase them away. This town should be supporting small businesses. I’m glad to hear that they’ll still…
*slow. clap.* Still offering no threat of intelligence…. I know I said I thought you should just write this whole column yourself next year, Isaac, but now that you’ve gone and taken a “part deux” run at it, I’d like to modify my request: Best Music 2013,…
Actually, it’s kind of nice, the quiet. John Heoffleur’s engaging commentary/dialogue is sorely missed, however. In lieu of someone intelligent saying something, I’ve compiled a list of Honourable Mentions: BEST ROCK BAND: Take Care ::these gentlemen have four completely different sets at their disposal right now (which…
What? Echo! (Echo!) Where’s the dischord and dissent?
This weekend will mark the first appearance of Kayla Brown’s Fire Doll Candle booth at the Market. Check it: http://www.facebook.com/firedollcandles
And without bloodshed. Sounds like the Savoy trustees aren’t as narrow-minded as some of their whiny pants constituents. Do you think quack Snell is already planning an asinine counterattack or is he still laying low after those “threats” against his person?
hey, if hair ain’t gon’ be over your head, my jokes may as well be.
Okay, almost 24 hours later and I finally got Issac’s Summer joke. I’m an idiot.
Excellent. I am glad sometimes American dreams are encouraged, rather than stifled.
Swap the dog for a fire pit and it sounds like you’re writing about my back yard. Very nice.
funny, as your summer begins, another Summer ends.
@Dan - Wow. Unfortunately, I have to refrain from further comment due to a previous employment relationship. But with that brief context you might be able to imagine possible comments or responses I could have.
Oh, by the way, the “Champaign County YMCA” no longer exists. The official name is now the “Stephens Family YMCA” (the website has not been updated, but check out the latest program guide). And no, it’s not just the name of the building. It’s the name of the organization.
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The Alan Partridge lookalike on the right in the first small photo has nothing to condescend to anyone about. AH HA!