In a recent study by ValuePenguin, they’ve put out a list of best and worst U.S. cities for music fans — and Champaign-Urbana makes the list at #45, as Consequence of Sound points out. Check …
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As Withershins call it a day, here are my favorites from over the years
Withershins are hanging it up as a band on Friday, performing their last show at The Accord with some friends. After seeing some commentary on Facebook, I revisited some of my favorites from their albums …
Amazon to open new pickup location at Illini Union Bookstore
UPDATE: In our initial post, the title misread as Illini Union, whereas the location is the Illini Union Bookstore. From the press release: Amazon to Open New Pickup Location at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign …
Sipyard named on Food & Wine‘s “This Summer’s Best New Beer Gardens” list
Always great to see local spots recognized on a wider scale — this one comes from Food & Wine — which names Urbana’s Sipyard one of “This Summer’s Best New Beer Gardens”. Coincidentally enough, we …
Here’s the reaction the moment Groce and Whitman found out Tilmon committed
Great capture from Annice McEwan from WCIA, the moment Coach John Groce and AD Josh Whitman hear about Jeremiah Tilmon committing to Illinois: @IlliniMBB Coach Groce with AD Whitman hearing of Tilmon’s commit –>> pic.twitter.com/vHkC9wDkFk …
Smash Mouth will headline Urbana Sweetcorn Festival 2016
From the press release: 2016 URBANA SWEETCORN FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES SATURDAY NIGHT HEADLINER URBANA, Il.—On August 26 and 27, 2016, a variety of local, regional and national musicians and performers spanning a wide range of genres …
Apparently, the Pocket Prairie is now off-limits from 6 p.m.-6 a.m.
Do you know what the Pocket Prairie is? If not, you should. It is one of the best hidden-gems-of-sort in Champaign-Urbana. I’m not sure who is to blame here, but if you’ve been messing with …
The Virginia Theatre announces 2016-17 season
The Virginia Theatre has announced their upcoming season schedule, which you can read below. Yesterday, they provided some tips about Nick Offerman — he’ll be here November 1st. A CUTC production of OKLAHOMA! Thur-Sat, Aug …
Nick Offerman coming to Virginia Theatre at some point in 2016-17
With the 2016-17 season announcement by the Virginia Theatre coming tomorrow at some point in time, they’ve given a small teaser — which proves to be pretty awesome. Nick Offerman (Parks & Recreation, U of I …
Veriflow, founded in C-U, announces $8.2M Series A round
Per a bunch of reports that have popped up on Twitter this morning, Veriflow — a company started here, with ties that remain at the U of I Research Park — has landed a $8.2 …