March 20, 2010

The forum is the place to discuss buzz's Music Issue and all of the musicians and venues around town.

Mar. 20, 2010

The forum is the place to discuss buzz's Music Issue and all of the musicians and venues around town. ...

Movies and TV

Ebertfest tickets on sale April 5th!

by buzz Movies and TV Staff - Mar. 20, 2010

Ready for movies?

Movie Review

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is an honest look at middle school

by Christian Gollayan - Mar. 20, 2010

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is cliché, but is honest and has a heart.

Defend a Movie

On Her Majesty's Secret Service is a surprisingly compelling Bond film

by Syd Slobodnik - Mar. 20, 2010

…the international playboy---settle down with just one woman?

All quizzed out

by Em. J Staples - Mar. 20, 2010

The buzz looks at the hardships and rewards of taking the TOEFL.

March 18, 2010

Feats of Eats

Bananas for bananas

by Molly Durham - Mar. 18, 2010

Molly mixes up a delectably fruity breakfast dish. ...

Music Issue Radio Station: WRFU 104.5

by Matt Carey - Mar. 18, 2010

WRFU broadcasts out of the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center.

Music Issue Venue: The Highdive

by Jack LaBelle - Mar. 18, 2010

The Highdive is an evolving venue that hosts musicians, DJs, dancing, and much more.

Music Issue Radio Station: WPGU 107.1

by Matt Carey - Mar. 18, 2010

A look inside what makes WPGU tick.

Doin' it well

Let Us Now Praise Famous Women

by Jo Sangar and Ross Wantland - Mar. 18, 2010

This week Doin' It Well highlights some of the women who fought for the women's sexual health front.

Music Issue: University of Illinois School of Music

by Emily Carlson - Mar. 18, 2010

The University of Illinois School of Music cultivates young musicians, teachers, and composers.

Music Issue Venue: Independent Media Center

by Aaron Shults - Mar. 18, 2010

The Independent Media Center is a part of the local media hosting concerts in a variety of genres.

Music Issue Recording Studios

by buzz staff - Mar. 18, 2010

Find out the best places to record in CU.

Music Issue DJs

by buzz staff - Mar. 18, 2010

See what venues in town have live performances by DJs.

Music Issue Venue: Foellinger

by Candice Norwood - Mar. 18, 2010

Foellinger hosts lectures, concerts and partners with Star Course.

Music Issue Venue: Iron Post

by Emily Carlson - Mar. 18, 2010

Iron Post hosts many jazz and blues shows in downtown Urbana.

Interview with Jordan Schwartz from Exile on Main

Mar. 18, 2010

Find out what Jordan Schwartz has to say about their products and performances.

Music Issue Shopping: Corson Music Store

by Dan Korenevski - Mar. 18, 2010

Corson Music Store offers lessons and guitars.

Music Issue Venue: Cowboy Monkey

by Justine Chan - Mar. 18, 2010

Cowboy Monkey entertains with weekly events and performances.

Music Issue

buzz's Music Issue

Mar. 18, 2010

Want to learn all about the CU music scene? See the content from this week's special music issue.

Music Issue Venue: Illini Media Building

by Jeremy Lin - Mar. 18, 2010

Illini Media brings in acts to perform in the WPGU studio.

Music Issue Venue: House Shows

by Dylan Sutcliff - Mar. 18, 2010

"The Sunflower House" talks with buzz about the perks of house shows.

Music Issue Venue: The Red Herring

by Eli Chen - Mar. 18, 2010

The Red Herring provides a performance space for artists of all kinds.

Music Issue Venue: Mike 'n' Molly's

by Michael Tokoph - Mar. 18, 2010

Mike 'n' Molly's provides a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Music Issue Festivals

Mar. 18, 2010

Check out these summer festivals.

Music Issue Bars and Restaurants

by buzz staff - Mar. 18, 2010

Learn what food and drink venues around town also host music.

Music Issue Record Label: Parasol

by Lauren Yang - Mar. 18, 2010

Local music label Parasol brings back the beauty of vinyl records.

Music Issue Venue: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

by Caity LeValley - Mar. 18, 2010

KCPA brings in big names and celebrates various genres of the arts.

Music Issue Record Store: Exile on Main

by Lauren Hise - Mar. 18, 2010

Exile on Main combines music purchases with events and performances.

Kitchen buzzword

What does emulsify mean?

by Travis Clayton - Mar. 18, 2010

The buzzword of the week is emulsify.

Music Issue Venue: Assembly Hall

by Sabrina Gosnell - Mar. 18, 2010

Assembly Hall accommodates all genres.

Music Issue Venue: Canopy Club

by Evan Metz - Mar. 18, 2010

Canopy Club brings in both local and national acts.

Music Issue Record Label: Polyvinyl

by Lauren Yang - Mar. 18, 2010

Polyvinyl, a local music label, strives to make clients known not only nationally, but on a more community level to enrich CU’s music scene.

Music Issue Radio Station: WEFT 90.1

by Matt Carey - Mar. 18, 2010

A look at the downtown Champaign located WEFT.

March 17, 2010

Music Issue Venue: Courtyard Café

by Megan Creighton - Mar. 17, 2010

A diverse range of performers contribute to the music scene at Courtyard Café. ...

TV Review

Lost escapes to Hydra Island

by Katharine O'Brian - Mar. 17, 2010

This week's Lost was full of romance and disappointment.

March 16, 2010

Favorite Scenes

The Matrix (1999)

by Jefferson Badger - Mar. 16, 2010

This scene from The Matrix combines creative acrobatics and slow motion shots. ...

Food Holiday

March 18 is National Oatmeal Cookie Day

by Maggie Carrigan - Mar. 16, 2010

These cookies are marginally healthy due to their added fiber!

Movie Review

Matt Damon fights terrorists in Green Zone

by Alice Chang - Mar. 16, 2010

No, it's not the fourth Bourne movie.

kitchen buzzword

A dicey procedure

by Maggie Carrigan - Mar. 16, 2010

Dice without fear of cutting your fingers off by following these simple steps.

March 15, 2010

Hidden Gem

The Last Detail shows Nicholson at his best

by Matt Carey - Mar. 15, 2010

The Last Detail is a fascinating character study/road trip movie. ...

TV Review

Becoming a family

by Tim Martens - Mar. 15, 2010

The first hour of HBO's epic miniseries The Pacific introduces the soldiers we'll be following.

Save Me The Setlist

You and Yourn and Netherfriends

by Todd Hunter - Mar. 15, 2010

Todd goes over the setlist from March 5 at Mike 'n Molly's

March 14, 2010

Movie Review

Remember Me is easy to forget

by Katherine O'Brian - Mar. 14, 2010

Claire from Lost falls in love with the cute Vampire from Twilight...or something like that. ...

TV Review

"Dr. Linus" answers more questions in Lost

by Katharine O'Brian - Mar. 14, 2010

Jack is finally figuring stuff out. Ben is searching for some acceptance. And Richard Alpert just wants to die.