Orpheum Children’s Science Museum is hosting this event as part of a national celebration led by Arizona State University, in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). From the Facebook event: The Astronomy …
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Summer is a good time to go to a tea ceremony
U of I graduation is this weekend, marking a slowdown of the pace of life on campus. We talk a lot about various ways to take advantage of this situation, and you should include doing …
Helpers in training: Illini Service Dogs
Julie learns more about Illini Service Dogs from dog-in-training Poppy and her handler Megan.
Parkland Pride is hosting a drag show this Friday
The event, which is open to the public (and all ages*) is from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Harold and Jean Miner Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m, and there will be a meet …
Freida Mumm’s Discovering Home: A new exhibit at Museum of the Grand Prairie
Museum of the Grand Prairie has announced a new exhibit, that will take the place of the Children’s Discovery Area on the lower level. Freida Mumm’s Discovering Home is an interactive exhibit centered around the idea …
Go get some tomato plants at First Federal today
Judging by all of the plant sales this weekend, it must officially be gardening season. And that means free tomato plants at First Federal! Today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can visit either …
The patio is open at Maize
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the patio at Maize is now open. Let’s us all rejoice. Photo from Facebook
Enroll for TSA Pre✓® at Willard Airport
Here’s an opportunity to add some efficiency to your flying process. Willard Airport will be hosting the enrollment event June 3-7, with appointments from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. From the …
Urbana’s Downtown Get Down is a new summer event series
For four Saturdays this summer, Downtown Urbana’s Main Street will be extra lively. Here are the details from the Facebook event page: The City of Urbana Public Arts Program, Urbana Park District, 40 North 88 …
Sakanaya is extending their hours a bit for U of I graduation weekend
To better accomodate the influx of friends and family and their graduating students next weekend, Sakanaya will be open for some extra hours for all of your sushi and ramen eating needs. Friday and Saturday …