Hey folks, the Champaign PD just stopped by and shut down the house party before it started. We’re scrambling to find an alternate venue, but it’s not going to happen at our house tonight. I’m …
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House party on tap for tonight
We may have mentioned that there’s a house party tonight at 610 W. Hill St. in Champaign, but here’s a reminder. Jorge and Thee S-words stop by to introduce themselves. UPDATE: I just got a visit from the Champaign Police Department, and they said we are not allowed to host a “public gathering” in a space not inspected and approved 3 days in advance by the fire marshal. We’re scrambling to find an alternate venue, but it’s not going to happen at our house tonight.
Handshake advice stirs echoes of Bad Religion
Those punks at McKinley Health Center claim to be protecting us from swine flu, but they’re really just chipping away at the foundations of the patronage system. “Nothing but a subtle ‘fuck you,’” indeed. Because …
Celebrate National Bike Month in C-U
It’s National Bike to Work Week this week, and National Bike to Work Day is Friday, but don’t miss out on other bike events around town this month.
DIY rules the day
The C-U punk scene runs on house shows and cheap beer. Joel sat down with a quartet of the community’s pillars to see what’s shakin’.
Gateway Studios condemned, residents to be kicked out
Gateway Studios, an old motel located at 1505 N. Neil St., is being condemned by the City of Champaign for failure to pay its utility bills, forcing its more than 100 residents to find housing …
Smile Politely brings back the house party next Friday
We’re clearing out the living room just for you. Come on over and help Gillian celebrate her birthday in style with your favorite C-U bands.
Worth Sharing: P-Funk “Gateways to Geekery” on AV Club
Man, what are the chances? I was looking for just such a resource while researching the show preview, and then the Onion AV Club comes through, one day late.
Blog Watch: Urbana-Champaign Cycling Ventures
I’ve talked to Sue before, but I didn’t point out the excellent bike commuting content on her blog, Urbana-Champaign Cycling Ventures. Sue rides as many miles as any non-competitive cyclist I know, and a lot …