Things are a little slow around town until Saturday, when everybody and their brother is having a CD release party.
Posts by Smile Politely Editors:
Fourth of July parade canceled for the first time ever
Patriotism took a hit today in C-U. And while something tells us that we’ll all live — bummer for the kids who decorated their bikes to participate.
Six Illinois banks failed today …
… including the First National Bank of Danville: http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2009/pr09117.html “The First National Bank of Danville, Danville, Illinois, was closed today by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance …
Market Watch: A holiday shopping experience
Celebrate your Independence… from chain supermarkets and preservative-laden foods by shopping the Market this Saturday!
The Weekender: July 3–5
There are things to do this weekend, and some of them don’t even involve explosives.
Prussia: “Sometimes Someone Different”
Prussia will be playing with Ohtis, New Ruins, Junk Culture, and Common Loon at the Canopy Club this Thursday; showtime is 9 p.m. and there’s a $5 cover. “Sometimes Someone Different” by Prussia
Things you can steal in C-U for a misdemeanor charge
Since C-U’s State’s Attorney is now valuing stolen objects based on what their parts cost, Smile Politely wonders which objects enterprising thieves might be able to snag and still avoid a felony.
Classical guitarist perfoming
Rachel Schiff, classical guitarist, will be appearing at the Indi Go Gallery on July 1st, 2nd and 3rd at 7 p.m and 9 p.m. Each performance will be approximately 30-40 minutes in length and will …
The Overture: June 29 – July 5
This week, you can start celebrating our birthday before the 4th with some great shows and a 10-year anniversary party at one of the best venues around.