Local artists and University of Illinois School of Art + Design professors Patrick Earl Hammie and Stacey Robinson currently have work on view at Avionics. You can visit Avionics to purchase some beverages (and, in …
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Thirsty? Head to Nando Milano’s Instagram page
Sometimes we’re all just a little parched, and in need of some thirst quenching. One way to satisfy (or instigate) that desire is to head to Nando Milano’s Instagram page…because it’s a thirst trap. …
Plantify is a new plant store in Champaign
Plantify is located in Downtown Champaign, opened on Saturday, June 13th. The store sells plants, planters, and some home decor. In addition to in person shopping, you can also buy online. More information is available …
Dewey’s Drive-In opens June 19th
Dewey’s Drive-In will open for the season at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 19th. Though the roadside burger and ice cream shack may not have any outdoor seating available (you’ll have to check Facebook for …
Save the date for this concert featuring songs of Soviet Jews during WWII
The Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation is hosting a lecture-concert on July 2nd: Last Yiddish Heroes: Lost and Found Songs of Soviet Jews during World War II. This Zoom concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and should run …
Miga has reopened for carryout and delivery
Starting today, June 11th, Miga is open for carryout and delivery, Monday through Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m. Call 217-398-1020 to place your order. The menu does not currently include any sushi, but that’s in …
Library curbside pickup is my favorite part of the week
A few weeks ago, both the Champaign Public and Urbana Free Libraries started offering curbside pickup for held items. In these COVID times, one thing I miss greatly is my weekly visit to the Champaign …
Stream Cynthia Oliver’s BOOM! June 11-18
Choreographer, dancer and U of I Professor and Vice-Chancellor Cynthia Oliver‘s performance BOOM! will be available to stream June 11th through 18th. Additional information is available on the CoCo Dance Theater Facebook page. A recording …
Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club will reopen for summer camps
The Don Moyers Boys & Girls club will reopen summer camps beginning Monday, June 15th, per Illinois Phase 3 reopening guidelines. Details are in the press release below. Register for summer camp here. Don Moyer …
Paign to Peace is hosting a BLM march on June 6th
Paign to Peace is hosting a Black Lives Matter march this Saturday, June 6th at noon. The march will begin at Hessel Park and continue on a loop around Champaign, with stops at 12 different …