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Curtis Orchard offers apple and honey tastings

by Emily Siner - Sep. 2, 2010

In honor of Rosh Hashanah, Curtis Orchard offers apple and honey tasting. ...

YouTube Video Pick

Hot Kool Aid

Sep. 2, 2010

Check out this week's must see YouTube video.

Doin' It Well

Planned or pre-programmed?

by Ross Wantland and Jo Sanger - Sep. 2, 2010

Ross and Jo talk about the concoction of sexual chemistry.

En-spice-clopedia

Nutmeg

by Jeanine Russell - Sep. 2, 2010

This week’s spice is nutmeg, renowned for its versatility in both food and otherwise.

Quick Pick Album Reviews

Outkast, Katy Perry, Sufjan Stevens and The Weepies

by buzz Music Staff - Sep. 2, 2010

Check out these quick pick summaries to find out what you should (and shouldn't) be listening to.

UIUC business students take on North Coast

by Krithika Rajaraman - Sep. 2, 2010

Check out North Coast Music Festival, which will be taking place at Union Park in Chicago, featuring artists like Lupe Fiasco and The Chemical Brothers.

One-on-One

One-on-One with Jaime Gold, Co-creator of Berry Plus laundry detergent

by Nick Martin - Sep. 2, 2010

A berry based laundry detergent sweeps universities.

Community Other Than Our Own

Mandala Project brings artists new and old together

by Dan Korenevsky - Sep. 2, 2010

Add some color to your Saturday with the Mandala Project.

Stumbling upon the Shore

by Brad Thorp - Sep. 2, 2010

Brad joins the millions of others who are sucked into The Jersey Shore.

Head's Up

Kids Garden Harvest brings children closer to nature

by Rebecca Halleck - Sep. 2, 2010

Kids get the chance to dig up some dirt and some greens with Kids Garden Club.

One-on-One

One-on-One with Patti Darr, Director of the ReStore

by Derek Beigh - Sep. 2, 2010

buzz sits down with Patti Darr, director of the ReStore, to talk about making a difference.

Mcgowan Photography hosts a Call to Arts

by Matt Carey - Sep. 2, 2010

A Call to Arts offers local artists a chance to get some constructive feedback.

Fall movie preview

by Matt Carey - Sep. 2, 2010

We take a look at the most interesting movies opening this fall.

Catching up with...

Catching up with... Zmick

by Eli Chen - Sep. 2, 2010

Seek out the former Champaign band as they return to the Canopy this Friday.

Column

Sweeter than expected

by Michael Coulter - Sep. 2, 2010

Coutler tries festive on for a change and heads to the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival.

Fall TV preview

by Matt Carey - Sep. 2, 2010

buzz gives you a look at what to watch this fall on TV.

Hidden Gem

Carnal Knowledge (1971)

by Syd Slobodnik - Sep. 2, 2010

Mike Nichols’ controversial drama Carnal Knowledge is this week’s Hidden Gem.

UIUC’s Student Sustainable Farm provides local produce for dorms

by Annie Sun - Sep. 2, 2010

UIUC’s Student Farm has plans for expansion, including selling more local produce to dorms, an open house and opening a farm stand on the quad.

September 01, 2010

Feats of Eats

Key lime pie

by Jeanine Russell - Sep. 1, 2010

School may have started, but summer's not over yet. Key lime pie is a cool recipe for these last really hot days. ...

Hidden Gem

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie

by David Ethan Chambers - Sep. 1, 2010

Ethan tells you all about David Bowie's Martian alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, who wanted to save the world from itself through music.

Theater Review

The Stratford and The Shaw Festival

by Jeff Nelson - Sep. 1, 2010

The production of The Tempest with Christopher Plummer is one of the highlights of these two festivals.

3 Favorites

Heist movies

by Adam Dreyfuss - Sep. 1, 2010

Our favorite movies about the coolest activity on the planet; over-elaborate heists.

August 31, 2010

Ellen's Fancy Drinks

Pirate or pet? Maybe neither.

by Ellen Hornor - Aug. 31, 2010

Ellen mixes the Salty Dog this week but is a little disappointed. ...

Defend a Movie

Spies Like Us

by Matt Carey - Aug. 31, 2010

Spies Like Us is a funny film with Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase.

August 30, 2010

Writing on the Wall

Cuddle up to the dark side

by Lauren Hise - Aug. 30, 2010

Vampires truely never die. ...

TV Review

Mad Men — "Waldorf Stories"

by Matt Carey - Aug. 30, 2010

Don received an award on Mad Men, and celebrated by going on a bender.

August 29, 2010

TV Review

Big Brother — Weeks 6 and 7

by Andy Herren - Aug. 29, 2010

The last two weeks of Big Brother have had many eliminations and intense verbal sparring.

TV Review

Jersey Shore — Episode 5

by Jefferson Badger - Aug. 29, 2010

The fifth episode of Jersey Shore had Sammi finally finding the dreaded letter.

August 28, 2010

Species Speak

Timber wolves endangered...again?

by Sarah Bransley - Aug. 28, 2010

Sarah talks about the rise and fall of wolf numbers. ...

August 27, 2010

Feats of Eats

Vegetarian lasagna

by Jeanine Russell - Aug. 27, 2010

Vegetarian lasagna is a dish that takes a bit of extra time, but has definite pay-off, especially considering leftovers. ...

Playlist

Filmy tunes

by Benjamin Kuzemka - Aug. 27, 2010

Many great movies can be identified by a key pop song: Benjamin's here to share with you his favorites.

August 26, 2010

Favorite Scenes

The Fugitive — "The St. Patrick's Day Chase"

by Matt Carey - Aug. 26, 2010

The suspenseful chase through the St. Patrick's Day parade in The Fugitive is this week's Favorite Scene.

Matt and Nick Conquer the World (Of Television)

Deadwood — Season One

by Nick Martin - Aug. 26, 2010

Nick conquers the first season of HBO's epic western Deadwood.