The City of Champaign is hosting a community gun violence reduction blueprint response meeting on July 19th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The blueprint is an effort by the city to address the root causes …
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Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts has announced their new season
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts is a pretty cool venue to check out if you’re looking for something to do in Bloomington-Normal. They’ve just announced their 2022-2023 season, which will begin September 14th with …
Urbana Park District is looking for LGBTQIA+ youth artists
Urbana Park District, in partnership with Art Coop and Uniting Pride, is looking to display art work from LGBTQIA+ artists in middle school or high school. Artists can submit their drawing, painting, or photography and …
You can do a Campustown Pub Tour next week
Champaign Center Partnership wants to take you to Legend’s, Murphy’s, and Illini Inn next Thursday, July 21st. For $25, you get three pub stops, any drink under $8 at each pub, a food order one of …
Dr. Robyn Gobin is helping Black women find healing
In her new book The Black Woman's Guide to Overcoming Domestic Violence, Dr. Robyn Gobin addresses the unique needs of Black women who have experience domestic violence. Her passion for bringing healing to her community has deep roots.
Mendelfest is a celebration of modern genetics
Next week marks the 200th birthday of Gregor Mendel, an important scientist in modern genetics. Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology is celebrating with Mendelfest on July 20th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. …
Hear from Odyssey Project students at Douglass Branch Library tonight
The Odyssey Project is offering a free writing workshop for adult learners this summer, and participating students will be sharing their work tonight at Douglass Branch Library from 6 to 8 p.m. Community members are …
The Dark History and Horror Convention and Screaming Mad Film Festival is happening in August
This year’s Dark History and Horror Convention is happening at the I-Hotel on August 19th and 20th, and will include an indie film festival. The annual event weaves horror pop culture with true crime throughout …
Hamilton Walker’s is hosting a wine dinner on August 10th
If you are a Pinot Noir person, this is the wine dinner for you. On August 10th, you can enjoy a five course dinner planned and prepared by Chef Zach, with a different Pinot for …
Janelle James has been nominated for an Emmy
Earlier this year, Janelle James began appearing in the new sitcom Abbott Elementary, after several years on stage as a stand up comedian. Some of her first comedy stages were here in C-U. Now, she’s been …