For lovers of free local music in Champaign-Urbana, Krannert’s (in partnership with Fox/Atkins Development, LLC and the University of Illinois) Outside at the Research Park series is an awesome community asset. Today, they announce their …
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Noisey premieres new Psychic Twin collab; signs to Polyvinyl
C-U music product Erin Fein (formerly of Absinthe Blind and Headlights), otherwise known as Psychic Twin, has just premiered a collaboration with Chrome Sparks through Noisey, Vice’s music blog. The mixtape, which clocks in at …
Keep Central Central endorses proposed Central High School renovation plan
Written by Neil Strack and Prue Runkle The best of both worlds ~ a building updated and equipped with the amenities and sheer classroom space necessary to meet the changing needs of our high school …
Pizzeria Antica reveals elaborate process to obtain wood for their ovens
I know, I know, the idea of “wood-fired pizza” is somewhat of a trope, but I’ve been to Pizzeria Antica located in Downtown Champaign, and I can assure you that it is the real deal. …
The Link Gallery announces Ikebana exhibition and demonstration
We know, Krannert Art Museum is closed for the summer and we’re all sad about it. The good news, however, is that The Link Gallery, which is connected to KAM, is still hosting some events …
Unit 4 students received over $8.5 million in scholarships
In an unprecedented display, Champaign Unit 4 School District’s class of 2016 has received over $8.5 million in scholarships to a ton of different institutions. This marks a 73% increase since 2012. Champaign’s youngest minds …
Mother Nature – “They Shootin” feat. Sunny Ture
No Champaign-Urbana hip-hop act has had a bigger year than Mother Nature, who you are almost certainly familiar with if you spend time in our Music section. After taking C-U by storm, the duo are …
Illini Football really milking Lovie Smith’s Bears credentials
In what I assume is an obvious ploy to grab some more Chicago-area talent, the Illinois Football team has announced a series of “Chicago Camps,” which will draw coaches and staff from 25 different schools. …
One People seeking volunteers for summer arts camp
If you are artistically inclined and feel like giving back to the community this month, One People C-U has you covered. Their Summer Arts Camp is entirely run by volunteers, at zero cost to the …
Japan House releases mobile garden guide
There may be no more serene place in Champaign-Urbana than Japan House, whose gardens are as fascinating as they are calming. Just in time for summer, they’ve rolled out their new mobile garden guide, which …