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Junior Varsity's Change of Directionnew

The band sheds the pop-punk in second Victory release.
Illinois Times  |  Marissa Monson  |  07-12-2007  |  Reviews

A New Lodestar Guides Sky Watchersnew

Prof. Charles Schweighauser is turning over the popular Star Parties to astronomer John Martin.
Illinois Times  |  Marissa Monson  |  04-05-2007  |  Science

Expect the Unusualnew

Hard-to-categorize Menomena catches fans off guard with latest release.
Illinois Times  |  Marissa Monson  |  02-09-2007  |  Reviews

Change of Pacenew

John Legend impresses on Once Again; Gwen Stefani takes us to the edge of crap.
Illinois Times  |  Marissa Monson  |  11-03-2006  |  Music

In Defense of Marynew

A new novel tells the controversial First Lady's story.
Illinois Times  |  Marissa Monson  |  10-19-2006  |  Fiction

Vinyl Staticnew

The Roots' Game Theory heads a list a much-anticipated fall releases.
Illinois Times  |  Marissa Monson  |  09-01-2006  |  Music

Vinyl Staticnew

OutKast is back, and Beyonce's fighting mad.
Illinois Times  |  Marissa Monson  |  08-25-2006  |  Music

Vinyl Staticnew

Yo La Tengo prepares to kick your ass.
Illinois Times  |  Marissa Monson  |  08-04-2006  |  Music

Nuts for These Braziliansnew

Latin-flavored psych-pop returns, nearly 30 years after disbanding.
Illinois Times  |  Marissa Monson  |  07-21-2006  |  Music

Building a Better Parknew

With a new album and a new lineup, Springfield's favorite indie rock band hits the road.
Illinois Times  |  Marissa Monson  |  07-21-2006  |  Profiles & Interviews

Huh?new

If you're surprised to hear Nelly Furtado rapping, well, you're not alone.
Illinois Times  |  Marissa Monson  |  07-17-2006  |  Music

Vinyl Staticnew

Mr. Lif declared war on the government long ago -- before it became fashionable.
Illinois Times  |  Marissa Monson  |  06-05-2006  |  Music

Growing Undergroundnew

Springfield's second generation continues to rock for the kids.
Illinois Times  |  Marissa Monson  |  01-27-2006  |  Music

Bringing the Wordnew

One of Springfield, Illinois's most successful artistic ventures is a monthly spoken-word event known as Expressions in the Dark. It draws crowds and performers from all over the region.
Illinois Times  |  Marissa Monson  |  11-03-2005  |  Performance

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