The Art of Science: Images from the Institute for Genomic Biology exhibits some of the University of Illinois research addressing significant problems in the environment, energy, agriculture and medicine. Research instrumentation in the Core Facilities …
Posts by Ben Valocchi:
Review: Jack Kilroy’s Two Dead Cities
Former Kilroy et al frontman’s solo debut recalls a laundry list of indie touchstones while forging a niche of its own, aided by spot-on production that’s undeniably Urbana.
The Overture: Mar. 22 – 28
It’s spring break. This means less shows, but the ones that do go on get exponentially more awesome.
Elsinore back in action
Details remain scant, but it looks like Elsinore will play the Illinites Music Festival on April 15th, along with Jay Moses and several more artists that remain TBA. This will be their first full-band show …
The Overture: Mar. 15 – 21
St. Pat’s Day, Conor Oberst, and some terrific jazz.
Review: Panel Van’s Words
The latest entry from the thriving DIY scene comes from a new band with a lot of promise.
The Overture: Mar. 8 – 14
SXSW is next week, and that means pretty much every band in the country is touring out to Texas right now.
Hey look, a Grandkids EP
Seemingly out of nowhere, local favorites Grandkids have dropped their second EP, entitled Sister Walls. over at their Bandcamp. Recorded by Jake Metz (who we can only assume is guitarist Evan’s brother), it showcases …
The Overture: Mar. 1 – 7
It’s Unofficial this Friday. Get the hell away from Green Street and over to one of these shows.
Plants and Animals ticket giveaway
Smile Politely is giving away two pairs of tickets to the March 1st Plants and Animals show at Canopy Club on Tuesday, March 1st. To enter, email your name to music@smilepolitely.com, and put “Plants and …