So my family owns a pretty amazing retreat center, and we would like to invite everyone out to check it out this Memorial Day weekend, on Sunday, May 24. Located 40 minutes south of Champaign-Urbana, …
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The Overture: May 4–10
It’s a huge week for shows in C-U, from a midweek gig from Dan Deacon and George Clinton to a couple of weekend bluegrass concerts, with a healthy dose of local showcases mixed in. Dan Deacon update inside.
From the Gazoo: Cry us a river…
Boo-fucking-hoo… At least Peter Fox has his head on straight.
Pygmalion Music Festival passes now on sale
Get your savings on, fans of indie rock and local music alike. Pygmalion Music Festival passes are now on sale at early bird prices, but only until they run out. Stay tuned to Smile Politely …
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration Saturday, May 2, 2009 1:00-3:00p.m. Krannert Center Lobby Come celebrate the diversity, yet commonality that brings Champaign-Urbana’s Asian Pacific American (APA) campus & community together at our first EVER …
Han Solo got freezed
Three year-old C-U artist “The Coop” performs his rendition of “Han Solo got freezed,” a tribute to The Empire Strikes Back. From his proud father, Dave Ward: “This was ad-libbed, without any coaching, on one …
Drop some literature on your blog
Local Startup BookGlutton has released embeddable book communities. Grab a book from BG and put it on your site with two lines of code. You’ll have the book and the ability to talk to other …
Beer Bulletin: May 1
This weekend’s new beers in town include … CRANE ALLEY On tap: Southern Tier Iniquity, Bells Oberon, Avery Maharaja, Avery Old Jubilation, Three Floyds Alpha King, St Bernardus ABt 12, Victory Hop Devil, Weltenburger Barock …
The Weekender: May 1–3
This weekend, get down with Nappy, get fresh with veggies and get back to Dylan.
Market Watch: The start of a brand new season
Guess what? It’s May — and that means the veggies are growing and the local farming community is ready to sell. Market at the Square is the place to be this Summer.