The Unofficial celebration was on yesterday, and it even made some people from across the pond talk about it. Check out the article on The Daily Mail here.
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View artwork by Jason Patterson during the Artist of the Corridor series
You may recall the Artist at Work series installment with Jason Patterson (thanks to the great work of 40 North’s crew) not too long ago, and now here’s a chance to see his work in …
C-U at Home’s One Winter Night falls short of fundraising goal
A couple of weeks ago, we discussed the C-U at Home awareness campaign for the homeless in C-U, One Winter Night, prior to the event taking place. Although the event was a grea success, the …
The Art Theater hiring Assistant Manager
Love the Art Theater Co-op? Well, here’s your chance to work there, alongside GM Austin McCann & company. Check out the information on the position here, as they’ve posted it on their website for all …
Twin City Derby Girls host Midstate Mayhem this Sunday
From the press release: Twin City Derby Girls Bring (Midstate) Mayhem to C-U Roller Derby Bout 6 PM Sunday, March 9th at Skateland Savoy Champaign-Urbana’s Twin City Derby Girls are engaged in Midstate Mayhem! Doors …
The Overture: March 3-9
Once again, there are plenty of solid shows lined up all around C-U again this week.
Social Habitat: The Porch Project by Heather Hart at Figure One
At Figure One in downtown Champaign, their show, Social Habitat: The Porch Project, opened on back on February 21st. To follow that up, they have a number of upcoming events that are worth your time. …
Visiting artist Nancy Judd to lead hands-on projects at Garden Hills school Feb. 28
From the press release: Champaign, Ill. — Nancy Judd, the 2014 Hatch Visiting Artist-in-Residence, will be at Champaign’s Garden Hills Elementary School Friday (Feb. 28) from 8:50 a.m.-3 p.m. to lead an all-school assembly and hands-on repurposing project with …
Check out the Ellen DeGeneres Ellenois footage
Earlier this week, the madness surrounding Ellenois took over the U of I quad. You can now see that footage on YouTube, embedded below. Ellen’s “Did you run into any old lovers?” question to …
Champaign County Clerk’s office to issue marriage licenses for same-sex applicants
Good news for the human race, especially here in Champaign-Urbana. Announced via the Champaign County Clerk’s Facebook page: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2014 Contact: Gordy Hulten (217.384.3720) Same-Sex Marriage In Champaign County URBANA, IL …