51 Main in Downtown Champaign will be open for those in need during this deep freeze here in Champaign-Urbana. They’ll be providing socks, gloves, blankets, food, hot beverages, and more for those who need a …
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Kohinoor is simply worth it
Patrick paid a visit to one of Downtown Champaign's Indian restaurants for Restaurant Week offerings.
Original Founder Mike Kulas has returned as the GM of Volition
After an eight year break from working at video game company Deep Silver Volition, the original founder of the company — Mike Kulas — has returned as the GM of the company. Kulas has spent time …
Wednesday: It’s probably closed
Ahem — it is going to be extremely cold tomorrow, Wednesday, January 30th. Dangerously cold. If you have to ask, the answer to the question “I wonder if (INSERT NAME HERE) is closed tomorrow?” The …
Here’s what’s coming up for Girls Rock! C-U
Girls Rock! C-U is a group that puts on a variety of programs and events to help support and empower young girls in the community, based in arts and culture. They have a few pieces …
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band performing at State Farm Center August 20th
Ringo Starr — yes, the one and only, the drummer for the Beatles — and his band are heading through to perform at State Farm Center on August 20th. From the press release: SIR RINGO …
Belle releases new album Hellbound Heart
Belle is the solo project by musician Annabelle Alexander, and there’s some new material to check out. Hellbound Heart is the follow up to Eppur Si Muove (And Yet It Moves), and you can stream the three track …
The Overture: January 28-February 3
Here's your live music calendar for the week ahead.
Poster Children’s No More Songs About Sleep And Fire released 15 years ago today
Poster Children’s excellent 2004 record, No More Songs About Sleep and Fire turns 15 today. The record was released on January 27, 2004 on Hidden Agenda Records, and was featured as #10 on our Top 20 Albums …
Listen to Peter Winnipeg’s new record Big Death
Peter Winnipeg is the moniker of singer-songwriter Paul Tisch, who just released his new record, Big Death, which you can listen to now. Winnipeg was previously in the band Puzzle Quest, and he recorded the record at …