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Every year around this time, my mom asks me for a Christ-mas list so she can send it to Santa. Yes, I am 22 years old and still believe in Santa. What are you going to

do about it? There’s absolutely nothing wrong with having whimsical visions of Santa coming down my chimney, taking a bite out of a cookie that I left out on the requisite “Santa plate,” (my house has a plate specifically for Santa. I don’t really know what it’s from, but it just became a tradition) leaving boxes of unwrapped gifts from Amazon and climbing back up to deliver presents to the other good little boys and girls. My brother is 15 and I am 22. I’m sure we still fall within that demographic.

As I’ve gotten older, coming up with things to put on my list has become increasingly difficult. After a certain point, I’ve stopped needing things. Or maybe I finally matured enough to realize that the things I need I really don’t need. So this year when my mom asked for Santa’s list in her Face-book inbox, I didn’t have anything to put on it.

For a moment, I thought about being humor-ous and asking Santa for 1. A job, 2. Financial security and 3. An apartment of my own that is not connected to my parents abode, but then I figured Santa probably doesn’t work with non-material goods, which is a shame. So I had to rethink my heart’s desires.

Over winter break, I plan on having a play date with a good friend of mine who is a boss in the kitchen. We’re going to sous vide the shit out of everything in sight and so I figured, in most practical terms, I should just ask for some ba-dass ingredients to cook with. So, here goes:

Dear Santa,

You might remember me from a few years ago. It’s been a long time since I’ve addressed you di-rectly. Usually my mom forwards you my wishes because I’m busy, but I’ve got some time this year. Not that you don’t deserve my direct attention. I’m not looking for too much. I pretty much have everything I need. All I’m asking for this year is some coin to purchase some killer ingredients for cooking with a good friend. If we’re successful, which of course we will be, we’ll save you a plate. And you can count on that. Thanks for being such a swell guy. Stay golden, pony boy.

Yours truly,

Samantha

LikeJoyce FamakinwaMovies & TV Editor

» Yasiin Bey’s (aka Mos Def) list of dislikes: I feel like I was just having a conversation with a friend about how lately hip hop hasn’t excited me like it did when I was younger (what music fan

hasn’t taken part in this cliché of a conversation?)Recently artists like Kendrick Lamar and Angel Haze have been able to change that. As far as songs go, a track that has my undivided atten-tion right now is Yasiin Bey’s rhyme over Chief Keef’s summer hit “I Don’t Like.” This was already a song that kind of needed a little a push, and only improved with the addition of Pusha T and Kanye West. Now Yasiin Bey joins in on the fun with this list of things he is not feeling, not here for, and in general just doesn’t co-sign. Things like white su-premacy, cackling, caroling, petty internet rumors and the rent (it’s too high). The best line, “Yuck, you suck go away you’re always talking and you never have much to say.” He delivers this line; which kind of reminds you of something a fi ctional teenager on a CW night time soap would say, in such a harsh and disdainful manner. The best part is that this song has an effortless quality; in fact it sounds like something he did during a lunch break.

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» Anniversaries: My (now) boy-friend fi rst asked me to a Cubs game on June 27, 2011 (That fell through, but I still count it be-cause he did technically ask me out.) Our fi rst actual date was

July 21. First kiss? July 24. Our actual, legitimate anniversary? Aug. 16. And the date he fi rst told me he was falling in love with me was Oct. 18. So, on the 16, 18, 21, 24 and 27 of every month, it sets off an internal alarm in my head. I don't legitimately celebrate these anniversaries, but my mind does tend to go, "Awww, it's been one year and four months since we started dating!" (That's our next "anniversary." Go us, right?) He thinks I'm ridiculous, so I make a point to usually let him know when the dates arrive. Just to annoy him.

» The feeling of knowing you got someone the perfect gift: Sometimes I get gift epiphanies. Ya know the feeling? You're just walking down the street, living your life, minding your own business and all of a sudden the entire holiday season has changed. You know what to get your mom. Or sister. Or signifi cant other. And it's not something that's all boring and generic. It's something BRIL-LIANT. I had one of these glorious epiphanies ear-lier in the week, and I 100 percent know what I'm going to get my boyfriend, despite him only asking for blu-rays (BORING). Yeah, I strayed from the Christmas list, but all for the sake of being awe-some! And loving! And completely personal! This is totally gonna get me laid.

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»Christmas movies all day, every day: Usually, during this time of year, I am subjected to the whims of ABC Family and Lifetime and Hallmark’s sched-ules of Christmas movies, but

this year, thanks to my roommates’ seemingly endless collection of them, I can indulge in the not-so-predictable catalog of fi lms. One can only see Snow so many times before I start to want to strangle the main girl lead for being too perfect. But by changing things up with a Jingle All the Wayor ..., I can justify the endless hours I spend curled up on the sofa, gleefully living vicariously through the cheesy lives of picture-perfect protagonists. And what’s my favorite Christmas movie? While Love, Actually is close and dear to my heart, the No. 1 spot goes to Surviving Christmas, in all its zany, slapstick, ridiculous glory. Seriously, the scene where Ben Affl eck falls off his childhood banister keeps me laughing everytime.

» Holiday drinks: Two drinks make me weep with joy that it’s fi nally December: Starbuck’s Caramel Brulee latte and Espresso Royale’s Gingerbread Chai Latte.

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» Disney Chanel Original Mov-ies: As a '90s kid, Disney Chan-nel Original Movies weren't just a fun thing to watch, they were a lifestyle. In Disney's pre-That's So Raven hay day, they pumped

out a few new ones each year, every one just as good, if not better, than the last. As a fi fth grader, I wanted to be a true soul skater for Team Pup and Suds with Brink. In middle school I learned about gender equality in the motocross racing leagues. They taught us lessons, gave us new ways to celebrate holidays, and even gave us a computer-hacking Bryan Cranston fi rst ruining, then saving, Christmas in 'Twas the Night. Look it up. You're welcome.

GripeJasmine LeeFood & Drink Editor

» This springlike weather: WHAT. IT IS DECEMBER AND THE TEMPERATURE IS IN THE MID-50s. As a staunch support-er of all things winter - icy winds, heaps of snow and gloomy grey

skies, I do not appreciate Mother Nature’s sud-den turn to T-shirt and shorts weather. I want my scarf, dammit, and my collection of thick sweat-ers and heavy jackets to be put to use! Drinking hot chocolate and holiday drinks (see above) just doesn’t have the same nostalgic feel when I’m sweltering in the sunlight.

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START OF HANUKKAHBY THOMAS THOREN

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Winter Blends: Volume One

Hey, did you know it isn’t all pine trees, and red and green lights this time of year for some people? In case you didn’t know, it turns out there is an-other reason for the season. Hanukkah begins this Saturday, Dec. 8, at sundown and runs for eight days and nights until ending the evening of Sunday, Dec. 16. So now is the perfect time to learn about this Jewish holiday. And since it comes before any other major holiday this month, you know it must be the best of all!

Luckily there are plenty of ways to celebrate and learn about Hanukkah and all that it stands for. If you don’t know what it's all about, you could just walk into Sinai Temple at 3104 W. Windsor Road, Champaign, and ask, “What’s it all about?” I’m sure they’re friendly enough to educate you.

Alternatively, you could go to the Illini Union bowl-ing alley at 6 p.m. Sunday for a special Hanukkah-themed evening hosted by the Chabad Center for Jewish Life at the University. They’ll have snacks and prizes, probably for the highest score, but maybe also for making friends in the Jewish community. Oh wait, that’s a prize all by itself!

Complete your Jewish trifecta by swinging by Illini Hillel at 503 E. John St., Champaign, to see what University students are doing for CU.

There are plenty of ways to learn about Judaism and Hanukkah beyond your favorite comedians from New York, so just get out there and do it!

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YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE SUCKSDonnie Darko (2001)BY BEN MUELLER

T he only reason I ever gave this movie atten-tion was because some kid told me, “Dude,

you have to see this super weird movie.” Cultism is fun: it allows for overlooking a fi lm’s short-comings to only enjoy its super cool aspects. But rather than be exalted strictly on its own merit, cult status has brought attention to a movie that is poorly structured, barely comprehensible and melodramatic enough to deserve being passed on the Blockbuster shelf.

You remember the story: Donnie (Jake Gyllen-haal) is a troubled high schooler hopped up on medication who sleepwalks all over town and wakes up in bizarre places. On one such outing, he encounters a humanoid rabbit, Frank, who tells him that the world will end in 28 days. Between Donnie’s budding romance with the new girl, Gretchen (Jena Malone), and Frank’s commands to tear apart the world that surrounds him, the au-dience tries to decipher the mystery of the looming apocalypse and Donnie’s roll in it.

The whole thing barely makes any sense, and worse, the story takes time to give hope that it will. Donnie’s know-it-all science teacher provides glim-

mering details for a time travel plot that is tanta-lizingly close at hand, but by fi lm’s conclusion, left completely in the dark. When capturing the bizarre, a director can go for the art house gusto and leave it all up to viewers to make their own interpreta-tions. Or, he can create a sci-fi landscape that’s re-ally cluttered, but have the audience trust him that everything does, in fact, make sense. Donnie Darkosits half-baked and cross-eyed between the two, refusing to commit to its art.

Some things are just best left in high school, such as the hormonal fear that the world is crashing down, finding something wrong with everything around us and complaining snarkily to friends about our emotionally imbalanced dads. Donnie Darko doesn’t just house all those embarrassments, it encourages them. The mov-ie does have some great laughs and well-done performances, but when Frank asks Donnie, “Have you ever seen a portal?” and one clumsily spreads on the movie screen, or when Donnie and Gretchen kiss on their high school’s steps for way too long, I find myself chuckling for all the wrong reasons.

By D.J. Dennis

P erhaps avid Kung Fu fi lm fans will like The Man with the Iron Fists. Everyone else — I’m

not so sure. RZA debuts as director and co-writer (along with Eli Roth) of this twisted Kung Fu tale. From the outset, The Man with the Iron Fists shows promise as a stylized mix of throwback martial arts fi lms and a modern interpretation of a historical period. However, once the movie gets rolling, it just sloppily muddles along, conveying the philo-sophical and spiritual ideals inherent in Kung Fu tales in a simplistic and out-of-date manner. You understand what RZA is trying to do, but the cliché dialogue common in the Kung Fu genre just isn’t interesting anymore (especially when the action fails to back it up). Though Quentin Tarantino’s (who “presents” the fi lm) infl uence shows at the beginning, it quickly fades and leaves RZA’s story, and seemingly undisciplined directorial, style to fend for themselves.

What is most appealing about the Kung Fu genre is its ability to capture the beauty of the martial arts. The art of martial arts combined with the art of fi lmmaking is truly fun to see. Choreography is essential, yes, but so is cinematography, and the latter seems to be lacking in this fi lm. Since Tarantino participated in this project, I’ll refer to his Kill Bill fi lms. The fi ghting sequences in both volumes, especially the “Crazy 88” sequence in the fi rst volume, are so sharp and precise, yet very fl uid in establishing a rhythm to the action; argu-

ably fl awless sequences. This is where The Man with the Iron Fists fails. RZA likes to be close to the action, utilizing tight shots more often than distant, observational shots. This intimacy with the action strengthens the fi ghting scenes, but eventually they falter and pitter out like a dying en-gine. The fi ghting sequences are too scattered and unorganized, creating confusion in the spectator rather than the sensation of absorbing the action, and embracing and accepting each choreographed motion. Ultimately, this is the downfall of The Man with the Iron Fists, because if a Kung Fu fi lm can’t deliver excellent fi ghting sequences, then there’s really no point, since the storytelling element of Kung Fu remains steadfastly steeped in tradition.

Last and least importantly: What is up with the blood in modern fi lmmaking? Ever since fi lmmak-

ers have replaced corn syrup-based fake blood with digital blood, they think it's plausible for the human body to spew more blood from an open wound than is probably in the human body. The real shock and awe of a blood-fi lled scene lies in the realistic presentation of the blood, and recent fi lms like this one and Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drivenullify the desired effect of bloody violence. Any-time a character is violently opened up in The Man with the Iron Fists, one can’t help but laugh when they really should be cringing or half-covering his face, if only fi lmmakers weren’t so excited about digital blood.

This fi lm fails because of its traditional story-telling and dialogue, and the fi ghting sequences’ inability to distract from such a weakness. And, oh yeah, the comically horrible use of blood.

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Frank from Donnie Darko. Used with permission by Pandora Cinema and Creative Commons

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Arts & EntErtAinmEnt

must love dogsCanis Familiarus art exhibit comes to Amara Yoga & Arts by Katie Gamble

Animal and art lovers alike will flock to the opening of Canis Familiaris, an art exhibit

at Amara Yoga & Arts that is all about animals. Pieces on display will include paintings, pho-

tographs and drawings depicting animals of all kinds, with special emphasis on man’s best friend, the dog. The artists behind the show are Susan Smith, Joan Stolz, Knut Bauer, Miriam Martincic, Maria Lux, Peggy Shaw, Kathyrn Fitzgerald and Lyosha Svinarski.

“For me, I really wanted Joan to show her amaz-ing dog paintings, and also I wanted to show Susan Smith’s work,” said Art Director and artist Kathryn Fitzgerald when asked about the inspiration be-hind the exhibit. “I purchased a miniature paint-ing of Susan’s dog, Lucky, who my dog Owen is in love with, at the last $50 art show to benefit the Humane Society at the Art Co-op last year. Both Joan and Susan are amazing artists. Their work is exceptionally beautiful. Also, I have two Old English Sheepdogs and have met so many artists who also have dogs in Urbana while walking my dogs.”

The featured artists had six weeks to make their contribution to the exhibit.

“This is a super talented bunch of local artists,”

Fitzgerald said. It will showcase artist Peggy Shaw, who received her Master of Fine Arts at the Art Institute of Chicago and her Bachelor of Fine Arts from UIUC, and is known for her mixed media pho-tography pieces inspired by folktales and myths, often with animal friends or guides. Another artist, Maria Lux, said that her piece in the show is "a large scale drawing in colored pencil on paper that depicts dogs and pigs together across landfills and garbage heaps. It has to do with the domestication stories of both dogs and pigs becoming comfort-able around human settlements by eating our left-overs.” If you’re interested in seeing any of Lux's artwork, check out marialuxart.wordpress.com.

The showing on Friday night will also be Amara Studio’s holiday party, which will be complete with live music by Nathaniel Ruiz and Lorraine Finkle, and arts and crafts for the kids.

“The Art Coop's show is opening in Lincoln Square at the same time, so we are hoping that people gallery hop and see both shows,”

Fitzgerald said. The Opening Reception is on Dec. 7 from 7-9 p.m. and will run until Feb. 7, 2013, Monday through Thursday from 4:15-5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon in Urbana at Amara Yoga & Arts.

dancing the nutcrackerbuzz chats with Nutcracker ballerina Tuli Beraby emily DoroleK

S he takes a breath, lifts up her chin, peeks around the curtain to catch a glimpse of the

evening’s crowd and strolls out to the stage on the tips of her toes. Dancing has been a part of Tuli Bera's life for 13 of her 20 years. Performing in more than eight Nutcracker productions at CU Ballet, this year she takes on four roles: a party

mom and an ice fairy in Act One, a Spanish dancer for half of the show and then a flower. Buzz met with Bera in her dressing room as she prepped for rehearsal, and talked about her passion for dance.

At five years old, Tuli’s parents took her to see her first ballet, Giselle, an iconic and classical ballet.

“I couldn’t stop dancing. I danced all the way home in the car and then I begged my parents to sign me up for dance classes. So they did, and that’s when it stuck. I just kept doing it,” Bera said. After becoming a young ballerina at age five, her love for the art grew and she joined an Indian Classical Dancing class that taught the style of Bharata Natyam, a traditional Indian dance.

Bera has been in The Nutcracker for almost half of the CU Ballet's 20 productions, and always looks forward to the beginning of the show sea-son. Performers ranging in age from five to 60 are involved in this holiday production, allowing Bera to relive her past performances while engaging with younger, developing dancers. “It’s a throwback for me. Like, ‘That was me five years ago!’ It’s so excit-ing to perform with new talent and to see how they blossom throughout each week.”

Bera’s love for dance is unconditional, but when the Champaign native entered high school, she decided to give her dancing feet a rest and expose herself to other sports. Throughout high school, she mastered track, volleyball and basketball, and became skilled

at competitive sports. After being admitted into the University, Bera decided to major in Molecular and Cellular Biology, but joined an Indian dance group on campus called Ghungroo Dance Company, which involved different tech-niques of hip-hop and fusion mixed with Indian dancing and contemporary western dancing. After focusing solely on biology her freshmen year, she yearned to dance again and decided to reestablish her dance skills at the CU Ballet, where her love of dance was forged.

“Dance is just something I have to do every day. It really just keeps me sane,” Bera said. She began dancing again in her sophomore year because it provided relief from the school’s academic stresses.

Although her passion for this art is strong, the rough days, Bera said, are exhausting. She begins with a morning of technique and ballet classes and then moves to an afternoon of a compos-ite class, which teaches choreography of dance through dance history. Using some of these skills, Bera has choreographed a dance for her Indian dance group and will perform in next semester’s production of February Dance.

Bera said that she enjoys being a dancer be-cause she is constantly exposed to new people and likes seeing the interesting ways different bodies can take shape and move.

“The body experiences more than just sitting, walking, running, swimming. You see what your

body is capable of by pushing it to the limit, which can sometimes be exciting or dangerous,” Bera said. Although she has never had any major physical setbacks, she revealed that being injured would be the most devastating setback for her.

A common misconception, Bera points out, in-volves dancers not being real athletes.

“It’s one of my biggest pet peeves. Dancers can also be athletes. I’ve played sports, and this by far is the hardest thing. It’s so different; it expects a lot out of you,” she said.

As of now, Bera plans on officially transferring to the dance department at the University and minoring in MCB. She wants to attend graduate school for dance and earn a Ph.D in dance studies. She hopes to end up at a university to teach dance. If this path doesn’t work out, she will work to be-come a physical therapist for a dance team, where she will still constantly be near a dance floor.

“I enjoy performing because the lights are so bright and you can’t see the audience. It’s more like you’re performing for yourself, but then you hear applause at the end, and it’s crazy!” Bera said excitedly. “All rehearsals build up to that one mo-ment on stage that you won’t forget.”

The Nutcracker’s opening night was Nov. 30 and the show will be brought to life once again Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., as Bera elegantly prances, turns and dances across the stage.

The Canis Familiaris Dog Art Show Poster, by Miriam Martincic.

A super cool dog by Kathryn Fitzgerald

Nutcracker Ballerina Tuli Bera. Used with permission by Tuli Bera

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food & drinkfood & drink

an eggnog affair A history of the holiday drinkby Sherry yuan

L ove it or leave it, this seasonal drink hails in the coming holidays with its cloyingly

sweet taste and strange egg white additives. Whether or not you choose to imbibe, eggnog

reigns as an official marker for the impending winter holidays. Though the supermarkets now sell pasteurized and tame versions of this holi-day drink, eggnog through the years reputes a more ‘lush’ heritage. According to Mt. Vernon kitchen records, George Washington himself reportedly drank a potent eggnog mixture brim-ming with whiskey, sherry and rum. National Eggnog Month beckons a brief introduction to the viscous beverage.

Known to most as a thick, custardy anomaly in the dairy aisle during the festive season, eggnog claims less than humble origins in Europe. Ethan Trex of Mental Floss heralds eggnog’s hotheaded English cousin, posset, as the 14th century pre-cursor. Posset serves sweetened or spiced milk curdled and mulled over a warm alcoholic bever-age, such as wine or ale. Appetizing as that might sound, the English concoction soon weighed heavily on English wallets once eggs were includ-ed. As both the quintessential milk and eggs hit a low in Europe, common people could no longer afford to mix them in with expensive spices and

highly taxed rum. Because of the prevalence in dairy farms and chickens in American colonies, the drink gained popularity among colonists. To keep with the time-honored favorite, local bar-tenders twisted the posset recipe to include less pricey and sweeter whiskey or rum manufactured in the Americas. Without reliance on imported spirits, the drink gained even more popularity be-cause of its readily accessible ingredients.

The next move toward a new version? A catchy name, of course. Though purists argue the spe-cific etymology of “eggnog,” the Oxford English Dictionary confirms one theory that arose in the 18th century: Once served in a “noggin,” a small wooden mug, the “egg” mixture swished into ex-istence the shortened form “eggnog” (perhaps a couple of eggnogs later as the words slurred to-gether). Despite some dissenters, eggnog boasts a devoted following.

Eggnog enjoys global fame through select choice in milk and alcohol variety. Nanna Rogn-valdardottir, author of Cool Dishes, reveals simi-lar yolk-ridden drinks, including a Puerto Rican coquito that calls for coconut milk and a Ger-man biersuppe variation with beer. The Mexican rompope, rife with grain alcohol and cinnamon, was invented in a Santa Clara convent. For some

reason, the strange mixture of eggs, liqueur and dairy attracts a wide audience, from military ca-dets to Santa Clara clergy. Like the American ver-sion, most forms of eggnog infringe on alcoholic dessert. The coagulated mess clings more like pudding than a light holiday refreshment. With its high caloric intake of 170 calories per four ounces and a whopping 70 milligrams of choles-terol, as recorded by Mental Floss, it’s no wonder eggnog endures as a seasonal favorite. Egg yolks also pose a risk for salmonella poisoning among holiday drinkers, so nutritionists recommend pas-teurizing those gooey droplets. And no, drowning the eggs in rum won’t kill off the germs.

Eggnog, with its continuously altered ingredi-ents, provides a fresh chance at innovation. The holidays offer eggnog-flavored creamers, lattes and eggnog-seared French toast. Starbucks whips up an Eggnog Frappuccino, while Dunkin' Donuts purveys an “Espresso with Warmed Eggnog” rec-ipe. Cream & Flutter just churned out an eggnog nutmeg cupcake for the season. From pudding to pound cake to eclairs, eggnog breaches its his-tory as an aristocratic drink and swoops into the holidays as a rich, staple ingredient for all man-ners of dessert. While some may describe it as a sickly-sweet raw omelet, devotees of eggnog fill

the holidays with its spiced flavorings in every holiday-themed food and drink imaginable. Like it or not, the stubborn eggnog is here to stay.

a guide to spiritsA breakdown of bottom shelf, medium shelf and top shelf liquorsby auffy birjandi

T he art of drinking. A tricky concept that one must master, more often than not

through painful firsthand experiences. Cham-paign-Urbana has an array of stores carrying liquor dispersed throughout the area. Piccadilly, Den Liquors, Binny’s and Hometown Pantry are a few of your choices. If you’re 21 or older, perusing the aisles of the store can be over-whelming, depending on what you’re looking for. Sometimes you go in knowing exactly what you want, but when you get to the selection at hand, you’re bombarded with a vast amount of brands and prices to choose from.

Even at the bars, is it worth it to fork over more money for a drink that’s made with top shelf liquor? Or is it better to stick with the wells? Julian Semer, senior in Business and DJ at 3AM Nation, works as a Head Doorman at Firehaus. Exposed to the drunken behaviors of an entire community, he observes that, “People purchas-ing bottom shelf liquor are typically underage with little to no money to spend on liquor. The older crowd who has more money or estab-lished jobs tend to know what they’re looking for and are willing to spend the extra dollar.”

The difference between top shelf liquor and

wells lies in the alcohol’s method of production. Pricier, premium liquor contains higher quality ingredients, is distilled for a longer amount of time and has more impurities removed during the process. Lower quality liquor is not distilled for as long and contains more impurities in the alcohol. This is why cheaper, bottom-of-the-barrel alcohol is known to give you a worse hangover. The process of distilling alcohol is slightly complex. Ingredients must first be fer-mented for days, then boiled until vaporization. This vapor then cools back into a liquid that must have the impurities separated. Following this process, the spirits are aged. The quality of the liquor you consume is dependant on the time spent in this entire process.

So how does one decide which liquor to buy? If you’re pressed for cash, chances are that the best option is the cheapest. But if you’ve got room to splurge, or are going in on a bottle with a couple of friends, it's probably worth it to spend the extra cash for the higher quality product. This basic guide to spirits can help you make your decision the next time you’re at the liquor store. Walmart and Meijer generally have cheaper prices on alcohol than the other specialty liquor

stores in the area, so these superstores are a logical alternative to spirit shopping.

In essence, cheap alcohol is produced with the intention of getting you drunk without spending the buck; alcohols like Burnett’s and Svedka are not necessarily made to be enjoyed for their delicious flavor. Lily Wang, senior in LAS who works as a part-time server at Firehaus, said that “Most students who I serve are in college and on a budget, so they don’t really care to splurge on expensive alcohol. They don’t have time for the likes of Grey Goose and Patron.” When you’re out on the prowl and you’re just trying to get wasted, don’t fork over the extra dough for an $8 shot of Patron. Chances are, you won’t be able to tell the difference in your state of inebriation. However, if your intention is to sit and savor your beverage, it might be a good idea to spend the extra cash. Many top shelf alcohols are made and produced overseas, which also helps explain that extra cost at the checkout counter.

When in doubt, ask your bartender. If they’re not in over their head due to a rowdy crowd, they’re likely to give you a good opinion on what you’re ordering.

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DINNER CLUBHow to: PotluckBY MELISSA ESPAÑA

P otlucks are the perfect way to get everyone together and share a big variety-packed

meal without emotionally or fi nancially stress-ing the host out. With so many different types of people getting together, there’s bound to be a wide variety of food that shows up. However, with no type of planning or organization, you can run the risk of having nothing but chips and cookies, kind of like what happened during those classroom “potlucks” back in grade school. With a few guidelines, potlucking can be made easy.

Guidelines for hosting» Hosting a potluck might seem easy; you call up your guests, expect everyone to bring a big dish to share, and voila! The party is set. But in real-ity, throwing a successful potluck requires a bit of work. Luckily, it’s not even half as much work as it would be to plan the entire dinner yourself.

Know who’s bringing what» The biggest worry about hosting a potluck is that everyone is going to end up bringing a des-sert or drinks. To avoid this, the easiest thing to do is have a sign-up sheet or assign different dishes to all of the guests.» Expecting all the guests to take a guess at what they think is appropriate to bring just isn’t going to work. » If the guests were invited through a Facebook event, it’s as simple as making a sign-up sheet and having the guests sign up for who’s bringing which dish. If the guests are being invited over the phone, then the host can make their own sign up sheet and just pick dishes for everyone to bring.

Make the main entree» If you’re hosting, make the main entree your-self, because that way it’s guaranteed to show up. Assigning a guest to make the main dish can have its drawbacks. One drawback is that the guest might get lazy or back out at the last min-ute and pick up a box of cupcakes on the way to the potluck.

Don’t forget the plates, utensils and cups» There are certain things that are easy to for-get. Napkins, cups, plates, utensils and drinks can often go unnoticed when you’re so busy fi guring out who’s bringing the garlic bread and pasta. However, these are extremely important to bring.» All of these things can be bought at a dollar store, so they can easily be purchased instead of assigning them to a guest. » Also, if you were considering using your own silverware and your new fancy plates, keep in mind that some people are clumsy, and that since you’re the host, the dish washing will probably be left completely to you, unless you’re lucky enough to have a guest who will offer to help.

Guidelines for guests» Unlike a regular dinner party, guests share some of the responsibility with the meal. The host will be stressing enough as it is ensuring that everything goes smoothly and that everyone brings what they’ve been assigned. To make their lives a little bit easier, there are simple guidelines that every guest should follow.

Bring your fair share» The general rule is that everyone needs to bring a dish “to share,” so making sure that you make the right amount of food for the potluck is important. Ask the host how many people will be attending and plan accordingly. Keep in mind that most people are going to want to try a little bit of everything, so it’s not necessary to make a gigantic amount of food. » Bringing your fair share does not mean just signing up to bring napkins and cups or a box of cookies. Everyone is expected to put some effort into their dish. You don’t have to make a gourmet meal, but cooking up a box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese probably isn’t the best idea.

Don’t forget utensils» Nothing’s worse than see your serving spoon go

from serving up macaroni and cheese to serving up tuna salad to serving up mashed potatoes. » Instead of sharing one or two spoons for ev-erything, bring your own supplies and make sure they’re labeled with your name on it. That way, your dish will have the appropriate utensils, and even though you’ll see pie getting served with your big salad fork, at the end of the event, you can be sure that no one will accidentally take your utensils home.

Allergies and diet restrictions» Not everyone will be able to indulge in your homemade German chocolate cake if some-body's allergic to it. Ask the host before you go shopping if anyone is allergic to anything. That way, you can omit certain ingredients if possible,

or just write up a note to place next to your dish when the guests go up to serve themselves.» Keep in mind that there are also diet restric-tions. Vegetarians, vegans and those who are lactose intolerant are important to keep in mind. They shouldn’t stop you from mak-ing your favorite dish, but when serving, it’s important to let everyone else know what’s in your dish.

Overall, potlucks are supposed to be fun and casual, so the most important thing to remem-ber is to have fun and try new things. A lot of effort goes into certain dishes and you’ll make a guest very happy if he/she sees that everyone tried some of their dish and that they’re not stuck with three days worth of leftovers.

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Secret Santa Gift ideas for all the people in your lifeby buzz Community staff

Here are some of our cheap ($20), cheaper ($10) and cheapest (free) gift ideas for your

Secret Santa selections this year. And yes, we real-ize we have gender stereotypes all over the place here, but hey, isn’t assuming things about people the name of the game with this holiday tradition?

GirlfriendThis holiday season, you’re more than likely to

partake in a Secret Santa exchange. If you happen to be your girlfriend’s Secret Santa, here are three simple gift ideas!

$20: A pricier gift you could get your girlfriend is a $20 gift card to her favorite store. This is a great gift option for your girlfriend because she can go shopping at her favorite store, while saving you the hassle of finding the perfect shirt or dress.

$10: A less expensive gift you could get your girl-friend is an assortment of different colored nail polishes. Old nail polish can get boring, so now she’ll have new colors to spice up her look this holiday season.

Free: A free gift you could get your girlfriend is a handmade coupon book. Cut small pieces of paper and staple them all together. On each piece of pa-per, write something you can do for her. Some ideas are a kiss or a dinner or movie on you. This shows the time and effort you put into making it, and it will also show how caring and thoughtful you are.

—Taylor Trapp

Boyfriend$20: Library sales, garage sales and used book-

stores all make it possible to buy plenty of classics

for your boyfriend, so buy 20 $1 books for him. Either he already likes reading the literary giants of the past, or he will now have 20 jumping-off points so he can hang in conversation with his more well-read group of friends. Sometimes used books can even be purchased for as little as a quarter, so make sure to hunt. And don’t be afraid to buy famous authors’ lesser known novels — they are good, too!

Free: Lead your boyfriend on a scavenger hunt that takes him to the different places around town that hold a special meaning to you two. At each location, leave little hints about a memory at the next location that only he will be able to under-stand. That way you can remind him of pleasant memories while keeping weirdos from completing the scavenger hunt before him. End the hunt with a big ol’ hug and a smooch! Awww!

—Thomas Thoren

Close Family (Female)Shopping for girls offers a multitude of options.

However, one of the main challenges faced by holiday shoppers is finding a gift that is both prac-tical and enjoyable, but also has some sort of sen-timental value. I believe I have found a solution to this situation: the homemade coupon. Coupons for just about anything can accompany actual gifts to make them more personal and fun. Also, if you are short on cash, it is easy to get crafty with stuff you have lying around in order to make the holiday season meaningful without breaking the bank. Decorating a coupon or other keepsake saves money, but also shows someone you put

thought and effort into her gift, making it one that they will cherish. Here are a few more ideas for a close female relative that will surely make for great presents, regardless of your budget.

$20: A DVD of your favorite family movie, a bag of popcorn and a certificate for one movie night together.

$10: A bottle of nail polish, a nail file and a cou-pon for one free manicure by you.

Free: Find a small wooden box, then use Mod Podge, magazine image cutouts, sequins and whatever other craft supplies you have to deco-rate the box. This is especially meaningful if you glue a picture of you and your relative together on the lid. This box can hold her jewelry or other little keepsakes, but for the purpose of this gift, it can be filled with a few pieces of candy.

—Emma Cullen

Close Family (Male)$20: Is he a sports fan? Get him something for

his team: A hat, a pennant or a poster could all be great gifts. You could get him some cozy win-ter gloves or a scarf. Otherwise, you could buy him some body wash or body spray. You could get him a new CD, DVD or a pair of headphones. You could even buy him a shirt from his favorite store. When all else fails, baked goodies will add an extra touch of warmth to any gift.

$10: Make him a hot chocolate set! Buy a box of hot chocolate, some marshmallows and a dollar store mug. Wrap it all up in a cute bag or basket. If you don’t want to do that, you could get him a nice picture frame, complete with a family photo.

If he’s young enough to play in the snow, you could make him a snowman set complete with scarf, coal and carrot nose. You could also just buy his favorite type of candy or snack and make him any of the free options to go with it.

Free: If you know his taste in music, a mix CD is the perfect gift. As a finishing touch, you can take the album covers out of an old CD case and make your own to put inside. Be sure to include the track listing on the back. You could also make him some homemade goodies like cookies and brownies, or make a friendship bracelet (If you don’t know how to make them, they're easy. Google it!)

—Monica Detter

Best Friend (Female)$20: You know your best friend more than any-

one, so why don’t you get her a collection of things you know about her. Here’s the twist: Don’t just get her things she likes, like chocolates and teddy bears. Dig deep. Maybe she had a childhood dog named Goofy — get her a dog collar with that name. If she likes classic books, go to www.outof-printclothing.com. They carry wonderful items in-spired by classic literature. If you’re having some trouble with this, scour her Pinterest — buy her all the ingredients for one of her pinned recipes!

$10: Custom-make your own silicone wrist-bands. There are a ton of websites that will make these for you, and they usually cost $5 to $8 per wristband. Write an inside joke on her wristband, or if you want to be more serious, write how much you care about her. If you’re feeling really ambi-tious, get a wristband for each of you, and they

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become friendship bracelets. No more foraging through Claire’s!

Free: You’re probably thinking free gifts are ei-ther impossible or ridiculous. I can tell you for sure it’s not the first… Make her a coupon book, just like you would for a boyfriend or girlfriend. Some ideas for coupons are “I’ll bring you fresh-baked cookies on your demand,” or “Sleepover, and I promise not to fall asleep before midnight this time.” She’ll appreciate the thought, and the coupons will give you both a chance to spend some quality time together.

—Karolina Zapal

Best Friend (Male)With the holidays around the corner, shop-

ping can get hectic and things can get expensive quickly. Finding the right gift for everyone can get a little stressful, especially when you are on a low budget. Avoid giving your best guy friend generic gifts that he gets every year or say little about your friendship, like body wash, lotion, socks and gift cards. Get him something that shows why you two are best friends, without spending too much.

$20: If you are on a bigger budget, buy him a T-shirt with his favorite band or television show on it. Old Navy has tons of sales on men’s cloth-ing; you could walk out of the store with three to five shirts for less than $20. Look for V-necks, graphic tees and crew necks. You can also get him a wallet. Guys carry their whole lives in a tiny square of material; his old one is bound to get tattered soon enough.

$10: Something fun and cheap that you can get him is a stocking. You can find stockings at your local dollar store and decorate them with glue and glitter. He’ll appreciate the thought behind it. To fill it, buy some of his favorite can-dies or chocolates and a pair of ear buds; you can never get enough of those. If you’re feeling particularly vintage and money savvy, go to a thrift store. You can find gently worn jeans, shirts, cardigans and sweaters for much less than you budgeted for.

Free: If you have no money to spend, make him a card. Show him you care with a mock coupon book of redeemable things you two can do to-gether for free, such as a movie night, a fun day of ice skating with friends or other creative ideas.

Whatever you end up getting your best guy friend, make it a gift that shows you care and know him well.

—Olivia Arredondo

Distant Family (Female)Between the surface-level small talk and un-

comfortable half hugs, interactions with distant family members are awkward enough. Yet some-how you’re expected to find the perfect Secret Santa gift. The problem is that a Christmas gift is best when it’s a little on the personal side. That gets tricky with distant family members. For a female distant family member, there are plenty of strategies you could take.

$20: If you don’t really think you’re up for the challenge to make something, then I promise giving her a prepaid spa day will make her love you forever. Then, of course, there’s always perfume, make up or hair products that no girl can deny. If you know your relative’s interests,

a book, movie or even an iTunes gift card would all make for great gifts as well. Just have fun, be creative and try your best to not end the gift exchange with the stereotypical awkward hug I mentioned before.

$10: I’ve found that you really can’t go wrong with something chocolate. If your skills in the kitchen are lacking, why not give a homemade Christmas tree ornament? Plain glass ornament bulbs along with glass paint can be purchased at most craft stores. Once you have the supplies, decorate it however you’d like (holiday-themed is an obvious choice, but feel free to mix it up!).

Free: If you’re a bit on the creative side, it’s not a bad idea to exercise that creativity and make some-thing. For those of you who are culinarily inclined, what woman doesn’t enjoy homemade sweets?

—Kelsey Vlamis

Distant Family (Male)$20: Movie theater gift cards are great for

people in the winter nowadays because tickets are so expensive! Give your uncle or cousin a little basket with a movie theater gift card along with some popcorn bags and candy. Not only are you giving him a tangible present; you’re also letting him have a free, lazy winter day. Who doesn’t love that?

$10: During the winter, everyone needs warm socks. People usually just buy the 10-pair packs that get holes easily or aren’t warm. Get the nic-est pair or two — maybe they’re even knit or Cashmere — that you can find. Good places for that include T.J. Maxx or Marshalls.

Free: Everyone loves hot chocolate, so why not give that guy you don’t know too well something

to keep him warm during winter? Keep an old glass jar of pasta sauce and rinse it out thor-oughly. The Classico brand has really nice jars that look like old-fashioned Mason jars. Raid your family’s cabinets and take out all of the Swiss Miss you can find. Open the packets and pour in the powder mix. Once about half way, fill the rest with marshmallows! Finally, cap it and put a bow on it!

—Ali Sears

Acquaintance (Female)$20: Let’s be real. You got stuck with a friend of

a friend of a friend, and you probably don’t have a ton of pictures together. So instead of framing awkward group photos in which the two of you happen to be present, get her a photo kit. This can include an empty frame, an empty album and a few (need I say empty again?) scrapbook pages. The I.D.E.A. store in Champaign offers wonderful photo gifts for cheap. She’ll appreci-ate the freedom of being able to do what she wants with the kit.

$10: Since you don’t know this person very well, the safest way to play Santa in this case is to stick with more universal gifts. Of course, these would be gift cards, but I will not bore you with a 100-word blurb on things that speak for them-selves. So, here’s a different kind of gift that will cost around $10 and that almost every woman will enjoy: a collection of chocolates and candles. You can pick from a variety for both, and c’mon, who doesn’t enjoy at least one or the other?

Free: Make her a dried-flower masterpiece. Although the flowers in this case will have to be substituted by beautiful autumn leaves, this

is a free (or almost free) gift that almost any woman will enjoy. Pick a collection of leaves, dry them in a thick book for about a week, and then glue them in a creative way to a piece of scrapbook paper. If you’re feeling ambitious, frame it!

—Karolina Zapal

Acquaintance (Male)$20: Dudes love brews, so help your partial pal

stock up on some seasonal suds. Bonus points if he is from another part of the country (or world) and you are able to get your hands on that re-gion’s popular seasonal beer. Is he from the east coast? Then it doesn’t even matter that it’s the holiday season because a 12-pack of the classic Yuengling is always a good reminder of home. From the south? Then any one of Abita’s sea-sonal flavors will bring tears to this Cajun. Sure, this gift takes the risk that the guy may not be the drinking sort. But if he is, then you will be sure to receive plenty of hugs throughout his night of drunken splendor.

$10: Bros dig clothes, so get your fraction of a friend some white T-shirts. Guys can wear them as they are for the clean (and then dirty) look, as undershirts to keep the sweat away or as white canvasses for homemade shirts of their own design.

Free: Guys like high-fives, so slap some five with your barely-a-bud until you reach the point when you can get a crisp, piercing clap every time. You can take this relationship from ac-quaintance to friend by creating a secret hand-shake, if the mood is right.

—Thomas Thoren

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Who: Save Money presents The Kid Daytona & Mickey Factz, The Boy Illinois, Kami De Chukwu, Joey Purp, Preston San, and Frank LeoneWhen: Thursday, Dec. 6 at 10:30 p.m.Where: The Canopy ClubCost: $7 in advance ($10 at door)Ages: 18+

Chicago’s Save Money crew is no stranger to Champaign-Urbana. Since last spring, Chance The Rapper has performed in the area on three occasions, including one show alongside friends/affiliates Kids These Days. This time, Save Money is bringing lesser-known group members Kami De Chukwu, Joey Purp and Preston San, along with Bronx native Mickey Factz. For 7 bucks, the group might be living up to their name.

Who: Tractor Kings, The Fights, Morgan OrionWhen: Thursday, Dec. 6 at 9:30Where: Cowboy MonkeyCost: $5Ages: 19+

The “Space Cowboys” of Tractor Kings make their way to Cowboy Monkey this week along with

Urbana folk singer-songwriter Morgan Orion. It’s sure to be a fun time at the Monkey with a solid group of familiar faces.

Who: Trampled by Turtles with Spirit Family ReunionWhen: Friday, Dec. 7 at 9 p.m.Where: The Canopy ClubCost: $17 in advance ($20 at the door)Ages: 18+

Trampled by Turtles have more than just a kind of cute name. These Minnesota dudes had a presence on the Top 10 Billboard bluegrass chart for more than a year with their fifth al-bum, Palomino, and are coming the release of Stars and Satellites in April. If you enjoy a good hoedown, check ‘em out at Canopy on Friday. Don’t get trampled!

Who: Neoga Blacksmith, Northern Magnolia, The DivideWhen: Friday, Dec. 7 at 10 p.m.Where: Mike ‘N’ Molly’s Cost: $5Ages: 19+

Alt-country and roots rock fans should have

a great time at this one. In the last two years, The Divide and Neoga Blacksmith have released some of the best music the CU scene has to offer. Northern Magnolia, who released a debut album a few months ago, makes the two and a half hour trip from Chicago to Mike ‘N’ Molly’s.

Who: Wavves, The Dirty Feathers, EasterWhen: Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.Where: Foellinger AuditoriumCost: $15 for U of I students, $18 for general publicAges: All

Foellinger Auditorium ... Ya know what that means? Star Course organized this show! Ku-dos to them for bringing a pretty impressive and totally bitchin’ national act and pairing them up with two of the best live acts CU has to offer. Make sure to get there before 7 p.m.; this show is gonna be rawkin’ from start to finish. Plus it’s an early show, so you might have time to hit up something else afterwards!

Who: Dirty Laundry, The Black Shades, Nature Vs. No OneWhen: Saturday, Dec. 8 at 10 p.m.

Where: Mike ‘N’ Molly’sCost: $5Ages: 19+

Garage rock never seems to go out of style. Or maybe when it goes out of style, it’s just the quickest thing to come back in style. It’s visceral, loud, fast, fun, fuzzy and badass. Most people can relate to it, if only because garage bands usually sound like, welp, bands that could play in your garage. A fuckin’ cool ga-rage where you have parties when your parents aren’t around.

Who: Trey Songz, Miguel and Elle VarnerWhen: Monday, Dec. 10, 2012Where: Assembly HallCost: $49, $39, $32 ($5 discount for students)Ages: All

While Trey Songz is certainly the “big name” guy attached to this show, savvy R & B fans should make sure to get there early to catch Miguel. His sophomore release, Kaleidoscope Dream, is one of the best-reviewed albums of the year. Spin voted it No. 5 on their year-end list for 2012.

Low-CaL MusiC by Evan Lyman

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Get to know entaLocal post-hardcore crew talk house shows, screamingby Maddie RehayeM

E nta wants you to know that it’s not so bad to go to a house show.

They’re playing a free show at a Champaign house cleverly dubbed the Math Lab this Sat-urday with fellow locals Bailout, and The Stars, They Beckon — a good opportunity to give it a try.

“It’s at a house, which a lot of people are skep-tical to go to just cause they’re kind of uncom-fortable at houses, but they have no reason to be,” said Nick Brannock, guitarist and vocalist. “Everyone’s always really happy to see random

people that we’ve never seen before at shows.”Half of Enta go to school at the University of

Illinois, the other half, elsewhere. All of them are from the CU area, however, and agree that there is an unnecessary lack of participation in the local scene from University students.

“Local house shows are a lot like a party, but the music is more of the forefront of the party,” Brannock said. “You can drink and socialize and hang out at these shows but that’s not the reason why everyone’s there.”

The scene around here is tight-knit and local bands show up in support to watch one another. Bands help other bands out. Bands are made up of other bands. Enta is composed of members of the Diamond Stretch, Rusalka, Sophie Crane and Hank. Original drummer Nelson Cowan left the band to pursue Hank and was replaced by Andrew Pritchard, while bassist Andy Manaster quit Hank to pursue Enta.

They have been making music together since they played their first show around one year ago.

With Cowan drumming, they recorded an EP titled Hello World, available for free on their bandcamp.

“The best way to get your music out there is to pump it out for free for people,” Brannock said. “You shouldn’t have to pay for sounds.”

Going to live shows, however, still proves to be the best way for newcomers to access the music. The majority of Enta’s songs are not recorded, although they do have plans to record and re-lease new music in the near future, including an already-recorded split with a band called Strang-ers, with whom they plan to tour with in January.

The band plays post-hardcore music with an early screamo influence. Think post-rock plus the added emotion of screamed-out vocals from singers and guitarists Nick Brannock and Daniel Lee. The screaming, they will admit, may turn away some potential fans, although they promise their new music will be more melodic.

“Our stuff is pretty wussy on top of the screaming stuff,” Brannock said. Even though the vocal style is something that might turn some off, others might appreciate the sincerity that goes into it.

“It matches the tone of what our lyrics are say-ing,” Lee said. All band members agreed that the manner in which their songs are delivered portray their feelings. “And boy do we have a lot of feel-ings,” added bassist Andy Manaster.

One of the best feelings for a local band to have is one of people coming to shows, and enjoying them.

“People are kinda lazy these days I think and they aren’t really willing to go out of their comfort zone to find new music that’s interesting,” Bran-nock said. This particular show might be a good opportunity to get out of the campus bubble. “It’ll be a good palate of the local music scene,” he said.

Enta in the Buzz office. Photo by Maddie Rehayem

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THURSDAY 6

Art & other exhibitsEgungun! Power Con-cealedKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amExpressions in Color: Selections from the 20th-Century Collec-tionKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amFashioning Traditions of JapanKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amFields of Indigo: Instal-lation by Rowland Ricketts with Sound by Norbert HerberKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amWealth of Notions: Economists in Confl ictThe Rare Book and Manuscript Library8:30am“Inside India” with Larry KanferAlice Campbell Alumni Center, 8:30am

Classes, lectures, & workshopsCSM - Music Together (ages birth-5 yrs)Champaign School of Music 5:15pm

Live music & karaokeChillax with DJ Belly and Matt HarshRadio Maria, 10pmKrannert Uncorked with Los Guapos, Afro-Cuban jazzKrannert Center for Performing Arts5pmUI Wind OrchestraKrannert Center for Performing Arts7:30pmUI Jazz Vocal En-sembleKrannert Center for Performing Arts7:30pm Morris Ardoin & Friends w/ Dennis Stroughmatt - Creole/Cajun MusicIron Post, 7pm

MiscellaneousCosmopolitan Club at the University of IllinoisUniversity YMCA7pmYarn N YakRantoul Public Library7pmF.I.N.D. OrphyOrpheum Children’s Sci-ence Museum1pm

Ongoing Events Preschool Story TimeRantoul Public Library10am

Sports, games, & recreationChess ClubSports, games, & rec-reation3:30pm

FRIDAY 7

Art & other exhibitsEgungun! Power Con-cealedKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amExpressions in Color: Selections from the 20th-Century Collec-tionKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amFashioning Traditions of JapanKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amFields of Indigo: Instal-lation by Rowland Ricketts with Sound by Norbert HerberKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amOpening Reception and Amara Holiday Party Saturday Featur-ing: “Canis Familiaris”Amara Yoga & Arts7pmWealth of Notions: Economists in Confl ictThe Rare Book and Manuscript Library8:30am “Inside India” with Larry KanferAlice Campbell Alumni Center, 8:30am

Live music & karaokeTRAMPLED BY TURTLES with Spirit Family ReunionCanopy Club, 9pmKaraoke with DJ Han-nahPhoenix, 8pmUI Concert Jazz BandKrannert Center for Performing Arts7:30pm Late Night with DJ BellyRadio Maria10pmSamantha Krepton and Jack MarckRosebowl Tavern9pm

MiscellaneousPolar Express Pajama PartyRantoul Public Library7pmF.I.N.D. OrphyOrpheum Children’s Sci-ence Museum1pmBrazilian PartyCourtyard Cafe, Illini Union8pm

Ongoing EventsExhibit: A World of ShoesSpurlock Museum12pm

SATURDAY 8

Art & other exhibitsEgungun! Power Con-cealedKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amExpressions in Color: Selections from the 20th-Century Collec-tionKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amFields of Indigo: Instal-lation by Rowland Ricketts with Sound by Norbert HerberKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9am“Inside India” with Larry KanferAlice Campbell Alumni Center8:30am

Shoe StoriesSpurlock Museum1:30pmWealth of Notions: Economists in Confl ictThe Rare Book and Manuscript Library8:30amSnow Globe SaturdaysOrpheum Children’s Sci-ence Museum, 1pm

Classes, lectures, & workshopsCSM - Music Together (ages birth-5 yrs)Champaign School of Music10am

CSM - Beginning Gui-tar Level 1 (ages 7-12)Champaign School of Music, 12pmCSM - Pop Star Fall Session (ages 8-12)Champaign School of Music, 1pm

Live music & karaokeParrish BrothersRosebowl Tavern9pmUI Jazz Saxophone Ensemble and UI Jazz Guitar Ensemble Krannert Center for Performing Arts3pmUI Jazz Band IIKrannert Center for Performing Arts7:30pmSalsa night with DJ JuanRadio Maria10:30pmStone FacedBoomerang’s Bar and Grill, 9pm

MiscellaneousF.I.N.D. OrphyOrpheum Children’s Science Museum, 1pmHoliday MarketLincoln Square Mall, 8am

Movies & theaterThe NutcrackerKrannert Center for Performing Arts, 2pmChildren of HeavenSpurlock Museum, 3pm

Ongoing EventsFriendShop Bookstore Open: Members’ BOGO SaleChampaign Library, 1:30pm

SUNDAY 9

Art & other exhibitsEgungun! Power Con-cealedKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, 9amExpressions in Color: Selections from the 20th-Century Collec-tionKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, 9amFashioning Traditions of JapanKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion2pmFields of Indigo: Instal-lation by Rowland Ricketts with Sound by Norbert HerberKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion2pmWealth of Notions: Economists in Confl ictThe Rare Book and Manuscript Library8:30am

“Inside India” with Larry KanferAlice Campbell Alumni Center, 8:30am

Food & festivalsIndustry NightRadio Maria, 10pm

Live music & karaoke Annual Carol ConcertKrannert Center for Performing Arts3pmUI Latin Jazz EnsembleKrannert Center for Performing Arts3pmWinter FestivalKrannert Center for Performing Arts4pmUI Jazz Band IIIKrannert Center for Performing Arts7:30pmConfl uence Church Presents: “A Jazzy Christmas,” benefi t-ting Restoration Urban Ministries Iron Post, 7pm

MiscellaneousF.I.N.D. OrphyOrpheum Children’s Sci-ence Museum1pm

Movies & theaterThe NutcrackerKrannert Center for Performing Arts2pm

Ongoing EventsFriendShop Bookstore Open: Members’ BOGO SaleChampaign Public Library, 1pm

MONDAY 10

Art & other exhibitsEgungun! Power Con-cealedKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amExpressions in Color: Selections from the 20th-Century Collec-tionKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9am

Fashioning Traditions of JapanKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amWealth of Notions: Economists in Confl ictThe Rare Book and Manuscript Library8:30am“Inside India” with Larry KanferAlice Campbell Alumni Center, 8:30am

Live music & karaokeBOOM-JAM Open StageBoomerang’s Bar and Grill, 8pmLounge NightRadio Maria10pmJohannes Brahms’ In-strumental Music with Piano: Ian HobsonSmith Memorial Hall7:30pmHootenannyRosebowl Tavern, 8pmAbe Froman Project Mike N Molly’s, 8:30pm

MiscellaneousF.I.N.D. OrphyOrpheum Children’s Sci-ence Museum, 1pmWriters GroupRantoul Public Library5pm

TUESDAY 11

Art & other exhibitsEgungun! Power Con-cealedKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amExpressions in Color: Selections from the 20th-Century Collec-tionKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amFashioning Traditions of JapanKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amFields of Indigo: Instal-lation by Rowland Ricketts with Sound by Norbert HerberKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9am

Wealth of Notions: Economists in Confl ictThe Rare Book and Manuscript Library8:30am“Inside India” with Larry KanferAlice Campbell Alumni Center, 8:30am

Live music & karaokeUI Wind SymphonyKrannert Center for Performing Arts7:30pmUI Jazz Band IVKrannert Center for Performing Arts7:30pmOpen DecksCanopy Club, 10:30pm

MiscellaneousF.I.N.D. OrphyOrpheum Children’s Science Museum, 1pm

WEDNESDAY 12

Art & other exhibitsEgungun! Power Con-cealedKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amExpressions in Color: Selections from the 20th-Century Collec-tionKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amFashioning Traditions of JapanKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amFields of Indigo: Instal-lation by Rowland Ricketts with Sound by Norbert HerberKrannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion9amWealth of Notions: Economists in Confl ictThe Rare Book and Manuscript Library8:30am“Inside India” with Larry KanferAlice Campbell Alumni Center, 8:30am

Classes, lectures, & workshopsMindful Meditation Spurlock Museum, 4pm

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5pm Krannert Uncorked with Los Guapos, Afro-Cuban jazz // Marquee

7:30pm UI Jazz Vocal Ensemble // School of Music

7:30pm UI Wind Orchestra // School of Music

FR DEC 7

7:30pm UI Concert Jazz Band // School of Music

SA DEC 8

2pm The Nutcracker // Marquee

3pm UI Jazz Saxophone Ensemble and UI Jazz Guitar Ensemble // School of Music

7:30pm The Nutcracker // Marquee

7:30pm UI Jazz Band II // School of Music

SU DEC 9

2pm The Nutcracker // Marquee

3pm Annual Carol Concert // School of Music

3pm UI Latin Jazz Ensemble // School of Music

4pm Winter Festival // Marquee

7:30pm UI Jazz Band III // School of Music

MO DEC 10

7:30pm Johannes Brahms’ Instrumental Music with Piano: Ian Hobson, piano, Smith Memorial Hall, 805 S. Mathews, Urbana // School of Music, Sinfonia da Camera, the Center

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TU DEC 11

7:30pm UI Jazz Band IV // School of Music

7:30pm UI Wind Symphony // School of Music

WE DEC 12

7:30pm UI Jazz Combo Concert II // School of Music

7:30pm UI Symphony Orchestra // School of Music

TH DEC 13

5pm Krannert Uncorked // Marquee

7:30pm The CUSO Holiday Concert // Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra

WINTER FESTIVAL | SU DEC 9

Despite the nippy weather, you can stay toasty by crafting the afternoon away—to a little live jazz accompaniment—with our ingenious friends from The I.D.E.A. Store at our Winter Festival. Extend that cozy feeling to others by bringing donations of mittens, scarves, hats, and coats to the Warm-a-Kid Drive sponsored by the Dr. Marshall K. Berner Family Information Center of the Champaign Unit 4 School District.

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Food & festivalsCaribbean Grill Lunch to GoRefinery11am

Live music & karaokeOpen Decks with DJ BellyRadio Maria10pmPiano ManCanopy Club10pmOpen Mic Night!Samuel Music5pmUI Jazz Combo Concert IIKrannert Center for Performing Arts7:30pmUI Symphony Orches-traKrannert Center for Performing Arts7:30pm

Miscellaneouscucomedy.com pres-ents... HBO/Comedy Central/Bob & Tom Original: Todd YohnMemphis on Main9pmF.I.N.D. OrphyOrpheum Children’s Science Museum1pmTriviaMike N Molly’s8pmFriendShop Holiday Bonus Hours Cham-paign Public Library12pm

Sports, games, & recreationDomino ClubRantoul Public Library1pmPokemon ClubRantoul Public Library5pm

buzz’s WEEK AHEADSnow Globe in the orpheum theatreEvery Saturday in December until Christmas, 1-5 p.m.

Orpheum Children's Science Museum

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Spend Saturday afternoons at the Orpheum Children's Science Museum, which will be transformed into a winter wonderland for their Snow Globe exhibit. Indoor sledding, snowman making, candy cane ice hockey, snow ball fights and ice fishing are just some of the activities that the Museum will host. Hot chocolate and treats will also make an appearance at this kid-friendly event. —Jasmine Lee, Food & Drink Editor

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Children of heaven (bottom left)Dec. 8, 3-4:30 p.m.Knight Auditorium, Spurlock MuseumFree!

To celebrate the "A World of Shoes," exhibit, Spurlock Museum will be screening Children of Heaven. The Majid Majidi-directed film follows an Iranian family, specifically brother and sister Ali and Zahra. When Zahra’s shoes go missing, the two decide that the best solution is to share Ali’s shoes. This is to avoid getting in trouble with their parents who are already having financial problems. —Joyce Famakinwa, Movies & TV Editor

Champaign-Urbana optimist ClUb Christmas tree sale (bottom right)Daily until Dec. 14, or sold out

Country Fair parking lot, Mattis and Springfield, ChampaignIf you have yet to buy a Christmas tree this season of hope, then you may as well get it while supporting youth-related programs and activities at the same time. If you want the classic holiday look, then I am positive you can find it here. You can expect the best while choosing between Fraser firs, Douglas firs and Scotch pines. These trees are so healthy, you won’t have to worry about your living room becoming half full with dead needles by Christmas Eve. With any luck, Santa will come that night and fill it with presents for the best boys and girls instead. —Tom Thoren, Community Editor

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