Julie speaks with Dandelion's founder and former owner Sara Hudson, as well as new owner Charlotte Westcott.
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The Flyin’ Illini will be at the State Farm Center this Saturday
It’s been 30(!) years since the famed Flyin’ Illini took Illinois into the Final Four, a feat that wouldn’t happen again until 2005 when we inched just one step closer to the elusive championship. In …
Celebrate Black History Month with the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
This weekend you have the opportunity to view a newly discovered silent film from 1930, Borderline. The screening will happen at Foellinger Auditorium at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 24th. Admission is free. Check out this …
Illinois Public Media is looking for short films
Illinois Public Media is seeking submissions by local filmmakers for the 8th annual PBS Online Film Festival. Here are the details: Film must be 3-15 minutes in length Not more than 3 years old Can …
The annual Prom Benefit for Eastern Illinois Foodbank is happening March 9th
Doesn’t everyone want to relive their prom night? Okay maybe you don’t want to relive it, but maybe you want a redo. There aren’t many opportunities anymore to get put on fancy clothes and party …
The Idea Store needs you to keep your donations…for now
Apparently folks have been extra generous as of late with their donations to The Idea Store, and the staff and volunteers need a donation time out to process. So they’re taking it, from February 17th …
Plan ahead for electronics recycling
If you’re a planner, mark these dates for these countywide electronics recycling events on your calendar. The spring collection will be Saturday, May 18th (online registration opens Monday, April 8th). The fall collection will be …
Krannert Center has announced dates for ELLNORA
Mark your calendars for September 5-7, 2019. Those are the dates of KCPA’s ELLNORA: The Guitar Festival, a huge music event that happens every two years. From the press release: The Guitar Festival at Krannert …
Hit up Fleurish this Valentine’s Day
Yes, flowers seem like kind of a cliché Valentine’s gift, but have you ever received flowers from someone you care about and not appreciated them? No. And if you stop by Fleurish, it is not going …
Sakanaya is giving us an extra hour for Valentine’s Day
Have you made your Valentine’s Day dining plans yet? Either with your significant other or your pals or yourself? Well if sushi is your thing, Sakanaya is making it a touch easier to enjoy their …