Local filmmakers Shatterglass put together this short, 10 minute film about EbertFest and it’s simply filled with interviews and praise for the local annual happening. One of the better parts of your day, no doubt: …
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Closing the books on 2007–2012
A safe and happy holidays to you all. Get ready for 2013. Smile Politely is going to look and feel much different.
Public Art League celebrates 12 more sculptures
Join the PAL this Thursday at Boltini to celebrate yet another successful year of bringing sculpture to the greater C-U area in 2012. Details here:
SP’s John Steinbacher doin’ the good work
We, at Smile Politely, wholly endorse and love everything that Illinois Public Media offers our community. And now that we share our very own John Steinbacher, we love it even more. Pledge now! And check …
Big Grove does half price bar snacks M–F between 3–6 p.m.
In case you don’t follow Big Grove Tavern on Facebook, here’s the news: Each weekday, you can get up on a bunch of awesome (and I mean AWESOME!) bar snacks at Big Grove Tavern between …
SP.com co-founder Mason Kessinger likes to eat
About five years ago, Mason Kessinger and I decided to launch Smile Politely, with the help of Chris Maier, and a host of many local writers and thinkers. Today, it’s evident that Mason simply enjoys …
Chambanamoms.com celebrates three years
Three years! Isn’t that about the time that toddlers start going in their “big boy/girl” pants and start saying NO. Like, all the time? And — can married men without children and a penchant for …
Rosati’s to host Thanksgiving for the needy
Let the holiday season begin: Rosati’s located at 701 S. Gregory in Urbana in Campustown will again be hosting a Thanksgiving meal for those in need on Thursday, November 22, starting at 1 p.m. Owner …
Hey… it happens…
HuffPo. Thank you for this. #2 is better than #1.
Women in Science (University of Illinois): October Panel Discussion
Please join Women in Science (WIS) as we hold our first panel discussion of the fall! WIS is a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Registered Student Organization that aims to foster the participation of …