So many new brews to choose from! CRANE ALLEY On tap: Ommegang Hennepin, Lagunitas IPA, Ballast Point Black Marlin Porter, Southern Tier Mokah, Dogfish Head 60 Min IPA, Arcadia Hop Rocket, North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner, …
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Biofuels expert looking beyond corn ethanol
But there are ways of producing biofuels without competing with staple food and feed crops. — from “A Minute With … biofuels expert Stephen Long.” Read about Long’s thoughts on cellulosic and sugar-based ethanol and …
Market Watch: It’s on — June is booming
Now that the rain and sun are joining forces, be on the look out for what might be a major haul come July. For now, the greens are fresh, so head to the Market!
The Weekender: June 12–14
This weekend, get crazy with Evangelicals, commit to shopping downtown Urbana hardcore-style, and for God’s sakes, go to a lake. We have them. Small ones.
CU Folk and Roots Festival announce first artists
Believe it or not, September isn’t simply going to be dominated by indie rock or guitar virtuosos. It’s going to be a folking great time as well. OK — bad pun. But seriously, some great …
Dale Watson tonight at Rose Bowl
Dale Watson and the Lone Stars roll through the Rose Bowl tonight for a 7 p.m. show, and Big Boss Twang opens. As of this morning, The Whip thought there would still be some tickets …
Champaign hits the NY Times
Hey, we’re still cheaper than Albuquerque. Champaign was in the mix for the New York Times’ “What You Get for … $190,000” entry yesterday.
Pygmalion Announcement: Japandroids + Liz Janes + Tina Sparkle +
OK — if Wavves wasn’t enough to satiate your need to check out one of the most buzzed bands of the year, just hold on to your local hats, because Pygmalion is presenting recent Polyvinyl …
Champaign dog park opens this weekend
The Champaign Bark District (pun duly acknowledged) will open this Saturday, June 13. The dog park, located near the southeast corner of Windsor and Rising, has “a 4 foot fence, double-gated entry area, separate areas …
Pygmalion Announcement: Low + Denison Witmer + Light Pollution
Woah! Slow down there folks… just because Wavves freaked out in Barcelona doesn’t mean they won’t kill it on stage at Pygmalion! In any case, if they don’t float your boat, just check out today’s …