From the NCSA website: The National Center of Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is bringing the Hollywood red carpet experience to Champaign County! The Advanced Visualization Laboratory (AVL) at NCSA recently worked on “A Beautiful …
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Portillo’s actually considering opening in Champaign
I know we made a joke about this a while back, but then when the new CEO of Portillo’s, Keith Kinsey (a U of I alum), was announced — it seemed more real than ever. …
Final show at Mike N Molly’s announced for May 13th
Mike N Molly’s is closing soon, and in celebration, the final show at the venue will be Friday, May 13th with Withershins, Mock Orange, Rented Room, and Kassius. Check out the info from the Facebook …
U of I alum Tatyana McFadden wins fourth consecutive London Marathon
University of Illinois grad Tatyana McFadden has just won her fourth straight London Marathon. Remarkable. Check out the results and info via Twitter: Another #LondonMarathon title for @TatyanaMcFadden, congratulations! ������ pic.twitter.com/4fhzhiQLfC — LondonMarathon (@LondonMarathon) April …
Observatory Open House taking place this Saturday, April 23rd
From the U of I Astronomy website: Astronomy Open House on April 23, 2016 You are cordially invited to an Open House hosted by the Department of Astronomy at the University of Illinois! Place: Campus Observatory …
Check out AV Club‘s in-depth look at HUM and You’d Prefer An Astronaut
AV Club’s Sam Blum has published quite the piece about HUM this morning — “HUM’s You’d Prefer An Astronaut is an overlooked masterpiece” — looking back at their history, the brilliance of that record, and more. …
Watch Mark Roberts throw out the first pitch this past Sunday at Wrigley
Creator of Mike and Molly, Executive Producer of Two and a Half Men, Urbana High graduate, comedian — and now someone who has thrown out a first pitch at Wrigley for a Cubs game, Mark Roberts. Watch the …
Watch Elsinore’s new video for “Get Your Head Right” here
Elsinore have been hard at work on new material, and they have this new video to debut this morning called “Get Your Head Right”. They shot the video with John Isberg of Swede Films. Watch …
Bones Jugs release new track “Black Dog”
Locals Bones Jugs have released the first new track from their upcoming release (and follow up to Party’s In the Kitchen) Don’t Waste A Drop called “Black Dog” — an ode to the C-U BBQ joint. Stream it …
Vic McIntosh announces resignation from Champaign City Council
From the press release: Champaign City Council Member Vic McIntosh Announces Resignation Effective June 1, 2016 District 3 Council Member Vic McIntosh announced today that he is resigning from the Champaign City Council effective June …