Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County‘s Home Matters fundraising breakfast has been around longer than a lot of things (me, for example), but has maintained its spot as one of Champaign-Urbana’s most favorite charitable events. …
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The Upper Bout hosting Heritage Guitar Workshop next Wednesday
Grammy Award-nominated guitarist David Becker will be stopping by The Upper Bout next Wednesday (May 10th) for a free workshop on the history and construction of Heritage guitars. For more information, check out the Facebook Event …
Japan House hosting Japanese band Duo Yumeno tomorrow night
Specializing in Koto, Shamisen and the Chello, Duo Yumeno is a Japanese duo that focuses on playing unique stringed instruments. Tomorrow evening, they’ll be bringing that music live to the Japan House on Lincoln Avenue in …
Watson’s will be kicking off their patio season this coming Sunday
There are not many things better than the combination of bluegrass and burgers. I’m pretty sure Confucious said that or something. Ok, probably not, but this coming Sunday, May 7th, Watson’s Shack and Rail in …
Allerton Park hosting Garden Party on May 21st
One of the best things about having Allerton Park so close-by to Champaign-Urbana is undoubtedly the limitless party potential of the grounds. Sure, the hiking trails are great and the statues are unlike anything else …
Parkland College announces summer construction and road closure schedule
Starting at the end of Parkland‘s school year (May 19th), some changes are coming to the campus’ traffic pattern. For the full run-down on what you can expect and how to plan accordingly, check out …
Miga announces new brunch options and cocktail menu
Everybody loves brunch. One could go even a step further and say that everyone loves brunch in Downtown Champaign, and following the below pictures from Miga, I think it’s safe to say that they have …
CU MTD auctioning off mixed-use building in Midtown
If there’s one area of town that’s set to boom in the next five years, I’d put my money on Midtown, the crucial connector between Campustown and Downtown Champaign. The potential only increases, today, as …
Urbana Park District receives 29 acres for new park
Park lovers of Champaign-Urbana, rejoice – yesterday, it was announced that a new, 29-acre park is headed to Urbana, courtesy of a gift of land given to The Urbana Parks Foundation, and in turn, the …
Triptych Brewing tapping two new beers for Chambana Craft Beer Pub Crawl launch party
This year marks the 7th iteration of the Chambana Craft Beer Pub Crawl, and starting tomorrow (Thursday, April 27th), you’ll be able to buy your tickets for the event, happening on May 21st. To celebrate …