Cloud Mountain Kombucha has won gold at the inaugural Kombucha Kup for their Autumn Mary (fruited category) and Lemon Balm Ginger (ginger/spice category) flavors. Cloud Mountain Kombucha opened in Lincoln Square Mall about six months …
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Here’s the entire Ebertfest 2022 lineup
Ebertfest has announced the 2022 schedule, including special guests. We previously shared that Guillermo del Toro would be speaking after the screening of his latest film, Nightmare Alley. You can also catch director Ramin Bahrani …
Spend an hour listening to Nick Offerman and Jeff Tweedy
The two friends and Illinois natives will be in conversation from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27th. The virtual event is free and presented through the Illinois Library system, through the Illinois Libraries …
Take a virtual trip to space at Champaign Public Library on April 11th
Champaign Public Library’s Speciality Tech series continues from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 11th with an opportunity to learn about space using virtual reality programs and equipment. Erik Johnson, director of the William …
This happy hour special at Everyday Kitchen is worthy of a double order
From 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Everyday Kitchen offers happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks. I went last week to give the menu a try, and of the shareable plates, the …
Catch the Watson’s Food Truck on Friday, March 25th
The brand new Watson’s Food Truck will be at the corner of Wright and Green in Champaign on Friday, March 25th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s only the second time out, so be …
Normal native Leah Marlene is on this season of American Idol
Leah Marlene, from Normal, is a contestant on this season of American Idol (the show’s 20th, if you can believe it). Marlene got a golden ticket to head to Hollywood, where she will compete against …
Sidney Dairy Barn has opened for the season
Sidney Dairy Barn has reopened for the summer season. Right now it’s open on the weekends: Saturdays 5 to 8 p.m. and Sundays noon to 8 p.m. Last weekend’s special flavor was mint; check their …
USA Today’s For The Win ranks U of I last for mascots
In an article meant to elicit a laugh or two, For The Win writer Charles Curtis ranked all 68 NCAA men’s basketball tournament team mascots. Bringing up the bottom was the University of Illinois: There …
C-U at the Show is producing Fireflies at UCIMC
C-U at the Show, the WEFT radio show about local theater, is producing its first show March 24th through 27th at the Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center. Fireflies, written by Donja Love, tells the story …