The BNAACC has a brand new beautiful building at 1212 W. Nevada, and they are inviting the public to come check it out during their grand re-opening and 50th anniversary celebration. There are a slew of …
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Illinois Public Media is hosting CU Solutions: Supporting Our Teens
In this community conversation event, they will be trying to answer the question: “How can we create spaces and programs for teens to thrive?” Saturday, October 14th from 1 to 4 p.m., organizations and individuals …
Staerkel Planetarium’s Kaler Science Series kicks off next week
This annual lecture series, named after U of I astronomer James Kaler, begins October 4th with the topic “Nature and Nurture: Examining How Diverse Organisms Adapt to Changes in their Everyday Environment.” The lecture will …
Don’t miss C-U’s first Black and African Arts Festival
Julie previews the C-U Black and African Arts Festival, happening this weekend at Lincoln Square Mall.
It’s time to start thinking about the Parade of Lights
Sure, it is only September. But that means just two months until it’s acceptable to listen to holiday music and drink peppermint mochas, and just two months until the 19th Annual Champaign Center Parade of …
Worlds are colliding at this year’s PYGHACK
Julie chats with Director of Research Park Laura Frerichs about PYGHACK, happening this weekend at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Celebrate Ghandi’s 150th birthday with Illinois Theatre and the College of Education
Illinois Theatre and the College of Education are present Gandhi, King and Our World Today, an evening of honoring the work of Mahatma Ghandi on October 2nd from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Spurlock Auditorium. First, …
Here’s what’s happening at Pride this weekend
Pride Fest is happening this weekend, and it’s a rather important one. It’s the 10th anniversary of the local event, which has become the largest downstate Pride celebration. This year also recognizes the 50th anniversary …
Now is the time to register for Boneyard Boulder Cup 4
Urbana Boulders will be hosting their 4th annual Boneyard Boulder Cup on November 16th, an indoor climbing competition that is open to all age and all skill levels — no really, there are different divisions based …
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District launches Getting to Zero
Back in May, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Chicago Department of Public Health, and the AIDS Foundation of Chicago introduced the Getting to Zero Illinois (GTZ-IL) plan, aimed at ending …