Human Library is a fairly new event taking place in Champaign-Urbana — launched for the first time here back in September at the Pygmalion Festival. They have put together another rendition, which takes place Sunday, …
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Error Zine publishes first issue
Error Zine is a new publication created by Chloe Gerard and Daniel Howie, which issued their inaugural zine recently. You can check it out here. It has quite a variety of content — reviews, poetry, photography, …
Yellowfin Sushi is closing its doors
Yellowfin Sushi, located at 303 Cedar in Champaign, is closing, per this flyer posted on their door. Ugh. Jim recently reviewed the restaurant, so check that out if you are unfamiliar. h/t to Sarah Boyer.
Ninth Letter’s new web edition for Winter 2017 is now available
Ninth Letter, the University of Illinois Department of English’s literary journal, has published their new online version of their Winter 2017 edition. Per their Facebook post, plus you can check it out here:
Sonic Illinois’ Two February 7th performance at Krannert Center canceled
From the press release: For Immediate Release: January 31, 2017 For More Information Contact: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Bridget Lee-Calfas, Advertising and Publicity Director bklee@illinois.edu 217.766.2820 CANCELLATION: SONIC ILLINOIS’ TWO: THE MUSIC OF THE NEW YORK …
Richard Spencer getting punched to “Stars” by HUM is a real thing
Champaign-Urbana’s HUM‘s “Stars” — a soundtrack to this clown getting punched. In my estimation, the band didn’t have anything to do with this. But still, holy shit, amazing. The Internet comes through again. h/t …
Seven Saints teases annex expansion on Instagram
Per Seven Saints’ Instagram, it looks as though the expansion into the space formerly occupied by Mike N Molly’s will be available for customers soon. I reached out to Saints for comment, and they mentioned …
Chicago Cubs World Series Tour hits Champaign February 4th
Back in December, it was announced that the World Series trophy won by the Chicago Cubs this past season would hit Champaign-Urbana at some point in time. Now, that date is official: February 4th at …
Coworking coming to DT Champaign? Collider CoWork hosting open house February 3rd
There’s an upcoming event happening in the space that exists above Gallery 217 in Downtown Champaign, showcasing the future space for coworking. It takes place on February 3rd from 7-10 p.m. at 9 E. University. …
Here’s what Foellinger Auditorium looked like under construction in 1906
I found this photo of Foellinger Auditorium at the University of Illinois to be pretty great. Courtesy of their Instagram page: #TBT – check out these amazing, #vintage, construction photos of #Foellinger Auditorium from …