I think this is very well done. And I love the idea of a “Midtown.” Just feels metropolitan to me… http://www.champaigncenter.com/
Posts by Seth Fein:
Local family in the spotlight on ESPN.com
Check out this inspirational story of a local family by the name of Caulfield and their son Christopher’s dream to play college basketball despite some serious hearing limitations. Very inspiring, indeed: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=oneil_dana&id=6125964 True story: my …
Overheard around town
This is community: Picking up a couple of items for the Robyn tour today, I listened in as a new customer at Common Ground Food Co-op explained what she was looking for to an employee. …
New show on FOX features hypothetical UIUC alum
My friend and former SP.com webmaster told me that there is a new show on FOX called, “Traffic Light,” that stars three men at a “crossroads” with women troubles, and mildly offensive sexually charged humor. …
Bowling over the thin crust competition
With myriad thin crust pies to choose from, four of which claim ownership to a regionally famous recipe, which one stands out among the rest? The answer might make you roll a gutter ball.
Xinh Xinh Cafe celebrates two years with $5 everything
All day today — Wednesday, January 26 — Xinh Xinh Cafe will be celebrating two years by offering $5 deals on all Pho Noodle Bowls, Rice Platters, and Vermicelli Bowls. They will also be having …
A dying holiday tradition
This past December, Seth couldn’t help but notice the dwindling amount of holiday cheer in downtown Champaign. In an interview with city planner Terry Blakeman, we learn just how hard it is to maintain.
Roger Ebert unveils new chin
Come April, our favorite first son of Urbana will be looking a little different than before thanks to a prosthetic chin. In a recent blog post for the Sun-Times, Mr. Ebert dives into to the …
A Jewel of a Journal
The I.D.E.A. Store by CUSF is presenting another great workshop! Saturday, January 29 from 1-3 p.m. Ages 10 and up. Class size is limited to 8 participants. Instructors: Shauna Carey and Carol Jo Morgan $10 …
Mauritius opens at Station Theatre
Theresa Rebeck’s tension-filled play Mauritius will open at the Station Theatre on Thursday, Jan. 13, under the direction of Mike Prosise. Performances are Jan 13–16, 19–23, and 26–29.Call 384-4000 for reservations.