On today’s episode (5:30 p.m. on 90.1 FM or streaming at weft.org): We interview Anna Barnes about her recent Hunger in the Heartland series which focuses on poverty and access to food in C-U. Music …
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Elsinore, Santah and Common Loon to cap off year at Mike ‘n Molly’s
In a very appropriate bill in terms of the local albums with the biggest impact, Elsinore announced today that they will be headlining a New Year’s Eve show at Mike n’ Molly’s with Common Loon …
Headlights cover XTC as “guinea pigs” for Onion’s Undercover series
Apparently, Headlights did a trial run for the Onion’s sometimes excellent, sometimes terrible Undercover series in which bands get to pick from a predetermined selection of songs to cover. Below the hiatusing Champaign band cover …
The Overture: Nov. 16 – 22
It’s another week and there are some bands playing. Most like to play in front of people. Hey, you’re a person, right?
SP Radio Podcast: Nov. 12
Local author Aaron Burch, a review of Derald’s Diner and an ill-advised impersonation of John’s wife. Plus much more.
Today on Smile Politely Radio
On today’s episode (5:30 p.m. on 90.1 FM or streaming at weft.org):1) An interview with Aaron Burch about this Sunday’s Stories & Beer event and his recent book How to Predict the Weather*2) A review …
Take two seconds to vote for the Orpheum restoration project
The Orpheum Children’s Science Museum is in the running for a Pepsi Refresh grant of $250,000. The money will go to help restore the historic theater for use in performing arts and as a science …
SP Radio Podcast: Nov. 5 Episode
We debuted the live version of our show last Friday on WEFT. Here’s your chance to listen if you missed it. SPOILER ALERT: 0 FCC violations.
Radio killed the online magazine
Starting tonight at 5:30 p.m. you can listen to us on the radio. Like in your cars and stuff. Welcome to the future, Champaign-Urbana.
The Overture: Nov. 2 – 8
This week’s C-U music lineup should be viewed as a sharp rebuke of President Obama’s first two years in office.