SOLHOT (Saving Our Lives Hear Our Truths) was founded by former University of Illinois professor Dr. Ruth Nicole Brown in 2006. SOLHOT creates spaces for Black girls to express themselves and connect with each other. …
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Common Ground is hosting a virtual beer tasting with Riggs
Common Ground Food Co-op is hosting a virtual beer tasting featuring Riggs Beer on Sunday, April 17th at 5 p.m. (through Google Meet). You can preorder your beer and Co-op pizzas (with Hefeweizen beer crust) …
NORDEN’s Little Red Hut reopens May 6th
NORDEN’s Little Red Hut will reopen Thursdays through Sundays, May 6th through May 30th. This actual, small, wooden hut is located in Downtown Urbana, just outside of CoLab. Different vendors will sell their wares and …
Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up Boneyard Creek
The Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment at the University of Illinois are hosting a trash pick up event on Wednesday, April 7th from 3 to 5 p.m. We will meet at Boneyard Creek, behind …
Who is running for Urbana City Council?
There are three contested races for Urbana City Council. Voters in Wards 2, 4, and 6 will have a choice to make on their ballot, and those elected will serve a four year term. Local …
Watch Finding Yingying for free April 2-9
Finding Yingying, a documentary by Jiayan “Jenny” Shi, will be available to screen on Vimeo for free April 2nd through 9th (5 to 8 p.m. only). On Tuesday, April 6th, you can catch a conversation …
Peep these Peeps-topped doughnuts
Ye Olde Donut Shoppe has some Easter-themed treats, including these Peeps®-topped doughnuts. They also have some “Easter basket” ones, with coconut and those little malted chocolate eggs in the middle of the doughnut hole “basket.” …
Do you need any masks? Get some free ones around Champaign County
Champaign County Safe has received a large donation of masks, and they are available to individuals and businesses in Champaign County. These reusable fabric masks can be picked up at several locations; the list is …
Make your reservation for Babies and Brunch at Prairie Fruits Farm
Babies and Brunch is happening at Prairie Fruits Farm again. This year you’ll have to make a reservation ($16) for a Saturday in April. Your ticket gets you parking, entry, and a locally baked good. …
The U of I’s Center for Advanced Study is hosting an evening with Emily St. John Mandel
Emily St. John Mandel is the author of five books, the most recent of which is The Glass Hotel (2020). You may be familiar with her National Book Award-winning 2014 novel Station Eleven, which follows …