The Women’s Resource Center is now accepting submissions for their 9th annual Feminist Film Festival. They are looking for student-submitted films between 5 and 15 minutes long, that explore social justice, feminism, and and social …
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Black Dog Urbana now has online ordering
If you were wondering how ordering smoked goodness from Black Dog Smoke & Ale House could be even easier, you now have your answer. They have just added online ordering for their Urbana location. A …
The “radically inclusive” Red Herring turns 50
Julie looks into the history of The Red Herring as the campus institution prepares to celebrate 50 years.
City of Champaign accepting nominations for Star Awards
You have until February 21st to nominate someone for the 2018 Champaign Star Awards. This awards ceremony recognizes individuals who are making a difference in our community and neighborhoods. Here is the description from the …
Illini Hillel is hosting a Purim Drag Show
I mean, does it get any better than that event title? It’s sponsored by Illini Hillel and the University of Illinois LGBT Resource Center. Thursday, March 1st, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. at the Canopy Club. Tickets …
Parkland Planetarium director is participating in “Science on Screen”
Staerkel Planetarium director David Leake will be the featured speaker for the February 26th installment of Science on Screen at the Art Theater. The series, which takes place every Monday now through March 12 features …
The Independent Media Center is hosting two events with musician Diane Patterson
The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center and Common Ground Co-op are hosting two events in February featuring musician Diane Patterson. She brings her guitar, ukelele, and vocal talents to a community concert Friday, February 21st from …
Seven Saints is having a Cocktail Showcase event on February 22nd
Here’s an opportunity to sample some tasty cocktails whipped up especially for this event by bartender Doug Roberts. Each is a spin on a classic cocktail. $35 gets you a sampling of each drink with …
Silvercreek has a wine dinner set for March 15th
Silvercreek is offering up another wine dinner next month, this time featuring selections from Kenefick Ranch in Napa Valley, CA. I’ve had the pleasure of participating in a few of these in the past, and …
Early voting has begun in Champaign County, so take advantage if you can
The March primary is coming up rather quickly, and it falls on the University of Illinois spring break (and probably the spring break of many area schools). If that affects you, or if you just want …