After the previous version of Illini Inn was demolished last year, the reimagined Illini Inn returns on August 22nd at 11 a.m.. They will have a grand reopening, which you can read all the details …
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Merry Ann’s Diner’s Downtown Champaign location has closed
The end of an era: Merry Ann’s Diner in Downtown Champaign has closed after 14 years of business. They’re located at 1 E. Main Street in Champaign — their other locations (one on Neil Street, …
The Overture: July 30-August 5
A bit quieter this week as far as live music goes, but still plenty to check out in C-U.
PRIME Music Fest announces 2018 lineup
Back in April, it was announced that Prime Social Group and Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment were planning a festival — PRIME Music Festival — that will take place at the Champaign County Fairgrounds in September. …
State Farm Center announces 2018-19 WCIA 3 Broadway Series
State Farm Center has announced their 2018-19 slate for their WCIA 3 Broadway Series, which kicks off in October with Something Rotten! They will be hosting four different titles: Something Rotten! — October 29th, 2018 Cinderella …
The new mural behind Furniture Lounge is complete
The mural created by local artist Kelly Hieronymus on the back of Furniture Lounge is complete, which was announced back in June. They posted about it on their Instagram, which you can check out below: The …
Melvin Knight’s new album Shades of Us is out now
Crofton Coleman’s project Melvin Knight has released his new record, Shades of Us, into the world. You should absolutely listen, it is quite good — Spotify and Apple Music are where you can find it. Check out the …
The Overture: July 23-29
Speedy Ortiz and Elsinore highlight this week in live music in C-U.
Pekara’s new location officially opens July 25th
Pekara Bistro’s new location, located at the intersection of Springfield and Prospect — 811 W Springfield Avenue — will officially open next week. They have announced Wednesday, July 25th as the grand opening date. Check out …
Learn about cannabis concentrates at Phoenix Botanical tomorrow, July 18th
There’s a good educational opportunity tomorrow, Wednesday, July 18th, at 11:30 a.m. to learn more about cannabis concentrates at Phoenix Botanical. There’s a lot of varying information out there on the internet about concentrates, and …