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MONDAY, APRIL 2D, 2015
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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arts & features
HOROSCOPES
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 9
You're more focused on creating income over the next month, with the Sun in Taurus. Use your creative and communicative arts today and tomorrow. You're entering a stable phase. Follow the money.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 9
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is an 8
Your confidence increases for the next month, with the Sun in your sign. Your ideas are attracting attention. A new assignment brings in more revenue today and tomorrow. Watch accounts and maintain a positive balance.
Allow more time for quiet contemplation this next month, with the Sun in Taurus. You have extra confidence today and tomorrow with the Moon in your sign. Complete old projects.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is a 9
Team projects go well over the next month, with the Sun in Taurus. Slow down and contemplate your direction today and tomorrow. Balance emotion with reason.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 9
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 9
For the next four weeks, advance your professional agenda. Climb a rung on the career ladder.
Friends help, especially today and tomorrow. Consider organizing a team to help you do it all.
Your fame travels far and wide. Consider new career opportunities over the next few days. You've got itchy feet this month. Plan and schedule business priorities. A trip may be in order.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 9
Sort, count and file money this month. Inventory your assets to maximize growth. Make financial plans to support your family's goals, with the Taurus Sun. Travel conditions improve today and tomorrow.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 9
It pays to have a good partner. The Sun in Taurus favors long-term relationships this month. Deal with financial obligations today and tomorrow. Handle paperwork. Collaborate to fund your shared vision. Reward your accomplishment with a sunset walk.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 9
Collaboration sizzles today and tomorrow. You and a partner heat things up. This month gets especially busy under the Taurus Sun.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 9
You're especially lucky in love this month. As long as you follow your heart, your endeavors thrive. Today and tomorrow get busy at work. Speed up the pace, and help if necessary.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is an 8
Fix up your place this month. Invest in a practical upgrade. Home renovation projects go well.Increase your family's comfort. Plant flowers and beautiful vegetables.Today and tomorrow are all about fun.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 9
Get into home projects today and tomorrow. Get family involved. Study, write aid record over the next month, with the Sun in Taurus. You're on creative fire.
MIDDLE OF MAP FEST
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Iron & Wine will perform Thursday, April 23. at Uptown Theater in Kansas City, Mo., as part of Middle of the Map Festival. Other bands to perform at the festival include OK Go and Atmosphere.
RYAN WRIGHT
@ryanwaynewright
Over the past five years, Middle of the Map Fest has become one of Kansas City's premier art festivals. The festival takes place over three weeks. The first week focuses on film, the second is about art and culture and the final week of the festival is dedicated to music. The music festival will take place from April 22-25. This year's lineup will feature over 100 acts spanning all genres. Below are a few to keep your eye on.
OK GO
Alternative rock band OK Go is headlining this year's
music festival. The band is known for its low-budget music videos, which were personified with 2006's "Here It Goes Again", which netted the band a Grammy for best video in 2007. The group released its fourth studio album Oct.14,2014, entitled "Hungry Ghosts." The band's show at Middle of the Map Fest will be part of its 2015 spring tour. OK Go will perform Wednesday, April 22, at 9:30 p.m.at Uptown Theater located at 3700 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.
IRON & WINE
Samuel Bean, better known by his recording name, Iron & Wine, is a folk singer from Chapin, S.C. Bean recently
released "Archive Series Volume No. 1," which is a compilation of previously unreleased material that Bean found in the back corners of closets and dusty shoe boxes. Bean's appearance at Middle of the Map Fest kicks off his 2015 tour. He'll be performing Thursday, April 23, at 10 p.m. at Uptown Theater.
ATMOSPHERE
Atmosphere is a hip-hop group that consists of rapper Slug and producer Ant. The group formed in 1989 in Minneapolis and has been a staple in underground hip-hop ever since. Atmosphere has released 17 projects and is known for its densely packed lyrics and experimental
This year's lineup for Middle of the Map Fest is shaping out to be a must-attend event for any music fan. Tickets are still available and start at $30. For more information, visit middleofthemapfest.com.
production. Minneapolis isn't exactly a hotbed for hip-hop, but the talent of the duo is undeniable. Atmosphere will perform Friday, April 24, at 10:15 p.m. at the outdoor stage in the federal storage lot
located at Westport Road & Mill Street, Kansas City, Mo.
PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT
Traveling all the way from England to perform at Middle of the Map Fest is Peter Hook & the Light. Having formed in 2010, the band is relatively new, but it's no newbie to music. Peter Hook was a co-founder of 1970's punk band Joy Division and has been a part of different projects ever since. In its five years of existence, the band has released one EP titled "1102 | 2011" as well as two live albums. The band will perform Saturday, April 25, at the outdoor stage in the federal storage lot.
Edited by Lane Cofas
Rain doesn't ruin Record Store Day
Customers line up on Record Store Day, eager to get in to the store and out of the heavy rain. Love Garden Sounds Owner Kelly Corcoran said despite the weather, crowds were larger than usual.
KIRSTEN SELSTAD/KANSAM
LEFT: Sam, the Love Garden Sounds cat, keeps watch as owner Kelly Corcoran mans the door on Record Store Day. Corcoran doled out numbers to those who braved the rain to wait in line and be first for the various Record Store Day exclusive releases. RIGHT: Nick Landrum (left) and Kyle Wernimont waited in the rain for an hour to be some of the first to pick through Love Garden's Record Store Day releases.
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