Beginning today, BNAACC kicks off Black History Month with their regular lunchtime panel discussion, Food for the Soul. Today’s topic is Chosen Family: An Unconditional Love. There are several other virtual events this month, covering …
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C-U farmers markets now have a Universal LINK Match Program
The Universal LINK Match Program is part of LINK Up Illinois, a SNAP incentive program. The Land Connection, City of Urbana, and Common Ground Food Co-op are partnering to help those who use LINK benefits …
U of I alum Mike Hopkins took the ultimate selfie
Astronaut Mike Hopkins, a graduate of the University of Illinois, tweeted this rather amazing selfie from space. Ever wonder what an astronaut sees when out on a spacewalk? This selfie shows my view reflecting off …
“Hibeernate” with Pour Bros. later this month
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom is hosting their annual Hibeernation event February 23rd to 28th. They’ve spread out the event, which features 16 barrel-aged beers on their Pour Wall, to encourage less crowds. Here are the …
Find your zen with Japan House this Friday
On February 5th at 10 a.m., Japan House has invited Reverend Florence Caplow from Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana-Champaign to guide you through 10 to 15 minutes of zen meditation. From the Facebook event page: …
The Orpheum is having a garage sale this weekend
This Friday, February 5th from 5 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, February 6th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum will be having a garage sale to clear out some items …
Stango Cuisine has the comfort food you need during Restaurant Week
From plantains to oxtail to beignets, Stango Cuisine has some delicious options for Restaurant Week.
Check all of this new Triptych merch
Triptych Brewing has a new webstore on Teepublic where you can get all the Triptych merchandise your heart desires. They have several new t-shirt designs, but you don’t have to stop there. You can lay …
Pandamonium Doughnuts is collaborating with Julianna Jung this weekend
Holiday Baking Champion Julianna Jung is teaming up with Pandamonium Doughnuts this weekend for two exclusive doughnut flavors: Maple Sausage Champaign (featured on the show): A yeast doughnut dipped in real maple syrup glaze and champagne …
City of Urbana is introducing a resolution committing to end structural racism
Resolution #2021-02-005R, a Resolution Committing to End Structural Racism and Achieve Racial Equity, will be presented to the Urbana City Council at their meeting on February 1st. From the press release: “This powerful resolution calls …