From our BEST Arts of the decade feature: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts knows how to put the golden in golden anniversary: so many amazing performances to celebrate, as well as the teams of people …
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BEST Dance Performances of the decade: Cynthia Oliver
From our BEST Arts of the decade feature: Here’s the truth: I don’t really know much about dance, but I know about art, and I know what I like. Cynthia Oliver’s choreography and performances are …
Here’s a look at what Miga’s serving for lunch
As Jess mentioned not too long ago, Miga is now open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. every day but Sunday. After hearing this news, I wanted to go and check out what they …
Instagram Story Takeover with Eastern Illinois Foodbank
Our next installment in our Instagram Story Takeover series takes place tomorrow, Monday, December 2nd, through a portion of Tuesday, December 3rd. Eastern Illinois Foodbank will be taking the controls to show us how things are moving …
Summer Camp Music Festival announces dates for 20th anniversary
Summer Camp Music Festival‘s 20 year anniversary dates have been announced: May 22-24, 2020. Though SCMF is based just a few hours away in Chillicothe, their roots are here in C-U as Jay Goldberg Events …
Exile on Main Street turns 15 years old today
Today marks the precise 15 year anniversary of the opening for Exile on Main Street. Previously located at 1 E. Main in Downtown Champaign, Exile opened on Friday, November 26, 2004. Ten years after that, the …
Metaphysics drop new album Wasteland
Shoegaze/dream pop outfit Metaphysics have released their new record Wasteland, which you can stream below, and over at their Bandcamp page or a streaming service of your choosing. The band performs from time to time in C-U, …
Here is the lineup for The Great Cover Up 2020
Just about one month ago, The Great Cover Up announced their 2020 dates, February 7-8, 14-15, at the City Center near Downtown Champaign. 2020 marks the 29th(!) installment of the series, and they are ready …
Visit Champaign County, Champaign County EDC, more collaborate to launch Chambana Proud
Chambana Proud, a collaborative effort by Visit Champaign County, Champaign County Economic Development Program, and You’re Welcome CU, has been launched to “foster community pride in Greater Champaign-Urbana Area”. You can read all about the …
Hey, that’s Frosty the Snowman up there atop Midtown Plaza
Although I am certainly not ready for Christmas music to start playing everywhere I go (perhaps you can call me Scrooge for this), this is an enjoyable and safe distance for me to get prepared …