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Don’t forget, Krannert Center tickets go on sale this Saturday
Back in May, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts announced their 2019-2020 season, a continuation of their 50th anniversary celebration that kicks off with Ellnora in September. Now it’s time to make some decisions about …
Common Ground is offering free healthy cooking classes this summer and fall
One of the best ways to use fresh (and local) produce in your cooking and do it in a budget-friendly way is to shop and cook seasonally. As fruits and veggies come into season, they …
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District received a national award
Last week, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District was awarded the 2019 Local Health Department of the Year by the National Association of County and City Health Officials. According to the press release, applications were scored based on …
Tuesdays are for teachers at The Idea Store
Did you know that The Idea Store is offering 10% off for teachers every Tuesday? Daycare providers and homeschoolers are welcome as well. All you need is your school I.D. Not sure how that works …
Mark your calendars for Matsuri 2019
One of my favorite events of the year is coming up September 8th from 12 to 9 p.m. Matsuri happens annually at Japan House, and they seem to improve upon it each year. This time …
C-U showed up for immigrants
Friday evening, hundreds of people showed up in front of the Champaign County Courthouse for Lights for Liberty, a vigil meant to call attention to the inhumane conditions that migrants are facing in detention centers …
The Independent Media Center and the City of Urbana came to a resolution
If you haven’t been following, the IMC had been subject to sudden regulations relating to an incident back in March. Here’s what they said about it on their Facebook page earlier this week: In response …
Fleurish is hosting a mini art show during Friday Night Live
I very much enjoy how Friday Night Live has encouraged various downtown Champaign businesses to add to the atmosphere of the event; having art vendors at Café Kopi comes to mind. Fleurish is joining in the …
Bring your bags playing skills to Seven Saints on July 20th
Beer, brats, and bags. These are all the things that you need for an enjoyable Saturday afternoon, and you can find them in one place at Seven Saints on July 20th from 1 to 5 …