Per a report in The Gazoo, it looks as though we might be closer to being able to consume alcohol, as adults over 21, at university events. This includes sporting events. Check out the article linked above, …
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HUM announces show at Loose Cobra July 2nd
The mighty HUM have announced a show at Matt Talbott’s Loose Cobra in Tolono for July 2nd. This nine band, two stage show will feature HUM, Sweet Cobra, Cloakroom, Electric Hawk, Dibiase, Terminus Victor, Our …
Slowride Pedal Bar tours now available in Champaign
Perhaps you’ve heard of these in other cities, but Slowride Pedal Bar tours — yes, a mobile cart/pedal bar of sorts — is now available in Champaign. Per IllinoisHomepage.net, they’re accepting booking inquries now. Interesting …
The Overture: May 23-29
Plenty of live music entertainment this week in C-U.
Braid, American Football get nods in Pitchfork’s Yearbook Chicago feature
Pitchfork and Pitchfork.tv have been releasing a series of videos on various scenes in music in Chicago. Their most recent one, Yearbook Chicago: 1998 Post-Rock, Alt-Country and Rap, takes a closer look at those scenes mentioned, and …
Triptych Brewing to join Taste of C-U with other local craft brewers
News from Champaign Park District’s Taste of C-U and Triptych Brewing, per their announcement and website: It’s official! Triptych Brewing and local craft breweries will be joining us for Taste of CU this August with …
Take a trip down this wormhole of C-U live music recordings
I realize these recordings have been around for quite some time, but there are some of you who might not know it. This is the kind of wormhole that is fun to go down every …
The Overture: May 16-22
A slew of shows this week, post-graduation, in C-U.
This retro aerial photo of Downtown Champaign turns back the clock
The Champaign Urbana History Facebook group continues to churn out some gems — this time in the form of a pretty neat aerial shot of Downtown Champaign. To see a higher-res version, just right click …
This American Football-themed Donald Trump meme is great
A caricature of a human being, Donald Trump, is running for President of the ole US of A. He’s a monster, really. Someone on the internet decided to make an American Football-themed meme of Trump’s …