Before you head over to the Sweetcorn Festival, be sure to stop in at the Market to get your weekly haul.
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One of our very own in the buzz
Courtyard Café’s Justine Bursoni breaks down booking a show.
Justin Townes Earle tickets winner
Congratulations to Ron Cannon, who won two tickets to tonight’s show at the Rose Bowl courtesy of Bloodshot Records. Thanks to everyone who entered!
Looking Ahead: August 24
Wondering what touring bands are coming to C-U over the next couple of months? Here’s our weekly update. (UPDATE: NEKO CASE JUST ANNOUNCED!)
The Overture: August 24 – 30
There are tons of free shows this week, and we’ll give you a chance to win a pair to Justin Townes Earle, too, if you’ll just click here.
Lutherans now allowing gay clergy
Sexually active gay Lutherans can now openly serve as clergy. Woo hoo! http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/22/us/22lutherans.html?hpw
Market Watch: Here come the students
Welcome back the droves of students at the Market this weekend, and be sure to get your sweet corn while it lasts!
Baseball power rankings #4
Your monthly look at our precious national pastime. It’s like Baseball Tonight, except without John Kruk. So that’s good, right?
Student Farm needs help
The new UIUC student farm is in dire need of volunteers this week to help them pick vegetables. The farm and people there are wonderful, and you get to take home some delicious veggies: We …
MTD does a number on campus bus routes
See the changes here.