Usually we avoid posting about local house concerts, lest we cause them to get busted by the police, but since this one is taking place on a Sunday afternoon and is being promoted on the …
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County EDC launches site promoting local schools
The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation has launched a site to promote local education to individuals and businesses thinking of relocating to the county. I applaud the effort to promote the local schools, though the …
SP Radio Podcast: Fighting for healthier lives at 5th and Hill
We talk to residents and CCHCC staff about the ongoing battle to clean contamination out of the neighborhood. Plus tests confirm a toxic pipe leads right to the Boneyard.
Today on SP Radio: Residents of the 5th and Hill neighborhood
Today on SP Radio (5:30 p.m on 90.1 FM or weft.org): The 5th and Hill neighborhood was once home to a manufactured-gas plant that at one time released toxins into the local water supply. The …
Jamming away the winter blues
This Saturday a new indoor bluegrass festival offers you a chance to hear (and play) great music. Plus The Steel Wheels are coming.
Dates for 2011 CU Folk and Roots Festival announced
From the group’s Facebook page: This year’s dates confirmed! November 4-5, 2011 in downtown Urbana — heating up the indoors!
SP Radio Podcast: Stories, beer and running
We talk to the organizers of Stories & Beer about balancing boring and boorish, townie and academic, living the literary high life and drinking High Life.
News that will excite my wife: Neko Case to play with NPs
Looks like Neko Case will be performing as part of the New Pornographers when they play the Canopy on April 28. I can’t say how this will influence the greater C-U excitement level, but my …
Today on SP Radio: Writers from Stories & Beer
Today on SP Radio (5:30 p.m on 90.1 FM or weft.org): We’re previewing this Sunday’s Stories & Beer event with the organizers and a few of the featured authors. Tune in to hear Ashley Booth …
Songs in 90 Seconds: “The Old Red Rooster” by Paul Kotheimer
The latest entry to our Song in 90 Seconds series comes from local singer/songwriter Paul Kotheimer. It’s called “The Old Red Rooster” and here’s the story behind it: “The Old Red Rooster” was written in …