Today on Smile Politely Radio we welcome DJ Belly, one of C-U’s most well-known electronic dickerers. We will talk to him about the local DJ scene, his music and his live performance. Plus, he will …
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SP Radio Podcast: The I.D.E.A. Store celebrates year one
We talk to reps from the store that sells stuff for MacGyver-like art projects and uses its profits to support public education in C-U.
Today on SP Radio: The IDEA Store
Today on Smile Politely Radio we welcome Gail Rost, Store Manager of The I.D.E.A. Store. The I.D.E.A. Store is celebrating their first anniversary this week. Tune in to WEFT (90.1 FM) today at 5:30 p.m. …
Polyvinyl’s 15 Years – The Midwest is the best
We talk to co-founder Matt Lunsford about 15 years of music, the death of record labels and the importance of Champaign-Urbana.
Polyvinyl’s 15 Years – The Bands
We asked many of the bands from Polyvinyl’s roster about what it’s like to work with the label.
SP Radio Podcast: House music
We talk to several of the people around town that invite national and local bands to perform concerts in their living rooms and basements.
Did your favorite C-U restaurant fail inspection? It’s more likely than you think.
CU-CitizenAccess continues to do great work exposing the underreported aspects of C-U life. This time, it is sharing information that Champaign County is unwilling to provide — the list of restaurants that have failed inspection …
SP Radio Podcast: You can’t end hunger, right?
We talk to Ana Viera about her plans to end childhood hunger. Plus, Andrea Rundell from the Eastern Illinois Foodbank.
Today on SP Radio: FACET, EIF and the local fight against hunger
We’ll be joined on today’s show by Ana Vieira of Friends Against Children’s Empty Tummies (FACET) and Andrea Rundell, Director of Programming for the Eastern Illinois Foodbank. We’ll discuss hunger in our region and how …
HUM to play Cowboy Monkey on September 9
Not to be outdone by their emo younger brothers Braid, we hear the mighty HUM will be performing on September 9 at Cowboy Monkey. Tickets are $10 and Dibiase will open. UPDATE: The show has …