From a purely logistical perspective, Donald Trump’s ascension in American politics is at least understandable – a ton of (ignorant) Americans are (wrongly) angry at immigrants, scared by fabricated international threats, and driven by ignorance and …
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Strawberry Fields hosting BBQ and live music on August 27th
For those of you who enjoy barbeque and live music (read: everyone), Strawberry Fields will be hosting another combination of the two next Saturday, August 27th on their front porch in Urbana. The picnic will feature …
Triptych Brewing and Jupiter’s hosting tap takeover this Thursday
Similar to Voltron, Triptych Brewing and Jupiter’s Pizza in Downtown Champaign are joining forces for a “Tap Takeover” event this coming Thursday. Featured on draft will be four of Triptych’s most delicious brews, including: Done …
Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club hosting Back to School Community Bash August 27th
Each year, plenty of kids all across the country, including those in Champaign-Urbana, go back to school without adequate preparation and without necessary school supplies that many of us took for granted. Today, however, Don …
Weiskamp Screen Printing offering back to school special
If you run any type of business, camp, program or event, matching shirts are almost essential. Who could ever run a legit event without matching t shirts? Thankfully, Weiskamp Screen Printing, Champaign’s homegrown shirt printing …
Roll to Rio event taking place this Sunday, August 14th
If you’ve got Olympics fever lately, you’re not alone. Watching Michael Phelps win last night would inspire even the most uninspired of individuals. What’s even cooler, is when the confluence of the Olympic Games and …
Japan House seeking volunteers for Matsuri Festival on August 28th
Earlier this Summer, we posted about how the University of Illinois’ Japan House would be hosting a Japanese Matsuri Festival in late August (the 28th, to be exact) and today, they are calling for volunteers …
Krannert Art Museum re-opening on August 22nd
Editor’s Note: Krannert Art Museum will only be partially open on August 22nd. Their grand opening will take place later in the autumn. Most permanent galleries and the exhibition mentioned below will be open on …
Krannert Center seasons tickets go on sale this Saturday
One of the biggest assets to bringing culture from other parts of the world to Champaign-Urbana is Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Earlier, we announced their stacked calendar for the 2016-17 season, and this …
Pizzeria Antica now serving completely authentic olive oil
It may come as a surprise to many, but authentic olive oil is pretty hard to find in the United States today, especially in Champaign-Urbana. Luckily, however, Downtown Champaign Italian food establishment Pizzeria Antica is …