Back in March, Motes announced their new record Crash The Day was on its way. Today they’ve detailed more information about the Keep it in the Dark follow up, which is out June 1st 8th via Heirship Records. …
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Stop in at Urbana Museum of Photography sometime
While not a terribly exciting spot on its face, I stumbled into the Urbana Museum of Photography over the weekend. I’d never been there, and didn’t even realize it was located directly next to (well, …
There’s a new path planned for the Crystal Lake Park area
Last week I went to check out what the plans were for the new and improved path and trail around Urbana Park District‘s Crystal Lake Park. Here’s a map of the preliminary plans for the …
The Overture: May 7-13
Check out what's happening this week in live music.
ABOUT DAMN TIME
We love the humans behind Broadway Food Hall, but ABOUT DAMN TIME.
Krekel’s appears to be coming along nicely
Roughly a month ago, it was announced that Krekel’s Custard would be opening up shop at 401 W. Kirby (where Vinny’s previously was), and they are making some progress. Here’s what the outside looks like …
Here’s how to safely dispose of old/unused prescription/over the counter drugs
May is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Month, and Champaign Police Department has provided a way to safely dispose of outdated/unused prescription/over the counter drugs. Check out their post:
Some low-life stole this sculpture from Scott Park
Some low-life has stolen this sculpture from Champaign Park District’s Scott Park, which is located between 2nd and 3rd Streets on Springfield. The sculpture has a $5,000 value and was donated, as per the CPD’s …
There’s an agreement in place to save and move Burnham Mansion
After a wild ride the last couple of years, it looks like the Burnham Mansion will be saved after all. Unit 4 and architect Christopher Enck have reached an agreement that will allow Enck to …
Boswell Hutson’s co-authored piece published in Washington Post
You might remember Boswell Hutson’s byline here at Smile Politely as recently as August 2017. Hutson is from Monticello, but lives now in Champaign, and was a part of this here magazine for a good …