Cursive comes to town this week as the Pygmalion Spring Show Series rolls on — plus a handful of other noteworthy shows to see. We're awfully spoiled here in C-U.
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The Overture: March 13–19
A lot of excellent bands you might not be too familiar with, but per usual, a solid set of shows this week.
SI’s Rosenberg (kind of) feels bad for Bruce Weber
Sports Illustrated’s Michael Rosenberg makes a bunch of “what-if” scenarios for Bruce Weber, and complains about college basketball and “how good is no longer good enough.” Full story here from SI’s site.
Santah appearing on WGN TV today
C-U-by-way-of-Chicago’s Santah will be appearing on WGN TV’s midday show today around noon, according to Santah’s Facebook update. Whether they will be telling strange jokes or playing music is yet to be known. Either way, …
The Overture: March 6–12
Reverend Horton Heat, Ava Luna and Santah stop through town; plus, a benefit show and more lead the way this week.
Another “Bring Back Chief Illiniwek” petition arises
If you have even a slight connection to social media, you might have been seeing this “Bring Back Chief Illiniwek to the University of Illinois” floating around on your Facebook or Twitter feed. The petition is looking …
The Overture: February 28–March 5
Once again, C-U has enough shows this week to shake a stick at, and we're certain you'll find at least one to enjoy.
Espresso Royale Peeping Tom arrested
Disturbing news has surfaced about a man who has been arrested for planting a recording device in the women’s restroom and capturing footage of hundreds of women at the Espresso Royale on East Daniel Street …
The Overture: February 21 – 27
A few nationally and internationally renowned artists stop through the midwest, while the consistent local scene holds up their end of the deal.
U of I’s Alma Mater taking a leave of absence
If you’re going about campus after May’s commencement ceremonies, you might notice that something is missing. Due to the deterioration of the widely popular Alma Mater statue, it is being removed for about a year …