Weekender: January 27–29
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27
State of the Art 2011-2012: National Biennial Ceramics Invitational at Parkland College 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Free
U of I Wrestling vs. Northwestern at Huff Hall, 5 p.m., $?
Two men. One mat. Lots of sinew, lots of spandex, lots of hot man on man action. Don't be embarressed. That's what everyone else is there for too. (CDC)
Emmylou Harris at the Virginia Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $33–$79
I've got my tickets! Woot! (TN)
“The People Speak”: Historian Howard Zinn Commemoration, 8:00 p.m.
Channing-Murray will host "The People Speak," a live performance commemorating the people’s historian Howard Zinn. (TN)
Furiday Night Improv!, 8:00–11:00 p.m.
Cover: $2
The weather sucks. Everyone you know is either sick or depressed. Escape to the SoDo Theater and enjoy some Zoo Improv! (TN)
The Artist at the Art Theater, 5 & 7:30 p.m. Fri, 2:30/5/7:30 Sat, 4/6:30/9:00 Sun, $6.50 before 6 p.m., $9 afterward
Thankfully, we actually have a chance to see The Artist now at the Art. This is a perfect option for those of you who are looking to check out an Oscar nominee for Best Picture, but were disgusted by the fact that Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close was the only new option for you right now. Look for my review in the next few days. (JS)
U of I Hockey vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Illinois Ice Arena, 7:30 p.m., $?
You have problems in your life, no? Things outside of your control that somehow affect your happiness? Well, yeah. No shit. So does everyone. So why don't you take that balled up anger and spew it out in the form of heckles this Saturday at the Illinois Ice Arena? (CDC)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit at the Art Theater, 10 p.m. Fri/Sat, $5
Go see this P-p-please! (JS)
Champaign Center Partnership's Restaurant Week, January 27–February 3
A selection of restaurants in downtown, midtown and campustown will be offering special menu deals to celebrate food. Also, some of the restaurants around the Art Theater will be offering specials for ticket holders for meals purchased on the same day as your movie ticket.
Peking Garden- free egg roll
Sushi Kame- 10% off your bill
More information on other offers will be available at the Art Theater counter. (JS)
"Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity" at the Parkland Planetarium, 8:00 PM, Your Sanity
Black Holes! The collapse of physical laws! The birth and death of the universe! Wormholes! Drop acid and travel to meet your unmaker! (RH)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
"Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra: Dances and Romances" at Krannert Center, 7:30 p.m., $31 for general public
Stewardship Saturday at Meadowbrook Park, 9 a.m., Free
U of I Men's Gymnastics vs. Michigan and Oklahoma at Huff Hall, 5 p.m., Free
Occupy a Street Corner, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
The Occupiers are still at it and just as tenacious. This week’s focus is Wal-Mart, specifically, the one on Prospect Ave. Their Facebook page says that they “have something special planned for this event.” Intriguing! (TN)
Scruff, Leather & Levis, 11:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
Cover: $5, beg. at 9:30 p.m.
Emerald City Lounge is hosting a Man's Nite Out that features an All Male review after 11:00 p.m. If you present your SCRUFF profile on your Smart Phone, your cover is only $3. I’d say that’s enough incentive to set up a profile, but I’m assuming that everyone already has one. (TN)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29
Young Concert Artists Winner: Benjamin Beilman, violin at Krannert Center, 3 p.m., $36 for general public
Japanese Martial Arts Demonstration at the Spurlock Museum, 2 p.m., Free
U of I Women's Basketball vs. Nebraska at Assembly Hall, 12 noon, $?
WEFT Bluegrass Roots Extravaganza at the Iron Post, 5 p.m., $10
Founders Breakfast Night, 8:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
Crane Alley will be tapping all three of Founders Breakfast Stouts: CBS, KBS, and regular Breakfast Stout. John Fryer of Founders Brewing Co. will be in attendance.
It’s times like this that I wish I liked stouts. (TN)
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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.
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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!