By now, you’ve seen that new building on the corner of University and Lincoln. You know, the one with all the empty commercial / retail space? Well, it won’t be empty much longer. Einstein Bros. …
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Synecdoche and Charlie Kaufman to appear at EbertFest
You can see what else is on tap here, including the original 70mm The Wall, the rock-opera epic by Pink Floyd and Apocalypse Now Redux. Needless to say, it’s a killer lineup.
Merry Ann’s Diner to open in Urbana at Gregory Place
Full disclosure here: Tony Pomonis is the owner of Merry Ann’s Diner, and he writes for Smile Politely, and he is someone that I consider to be a good friend. Beyond that, here’s what it’s …
Congrats to the U of I and state of Illinois
You should be proud!
This is our music scene’s underbelly…
… and it’s likely one of the best places to see a show in town. I love every bit of this. I love the new name. I love that they are doing shows regularly. I …
CBS names ILL vs ARI – 2005 #3 Best tournament game of the decade
Not sure what will be #1 and #2, but I call bullshit. There was no better game, or dramatic a finish, as this game right here: Check it.
Public input on highspeed internet access sought
We would like to invite you to meetings held at the Champaign Public Library to gather your ideas about a Round 2 proposal to the Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP). The BTOP is a competition …
Esquire features a profile on Ebert
The man is dying, but with a lot of dignity. Link
SI.com profiles Jeff Jordan
It’s a really good take on what it’s like to be the son of His Airness.
Orange Krush simply an embarrassment
Did you ever listen to the Orange Krush student cheering section? You shouldn’t, if you don’t want to be completely ashamed of how they represent our towns and university.