Leighann shares some family friendly ideas of things to do in C-U for the weekend, and beyond.
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You may be aware: Blago indicted
Just in case Smile Politely is your only source of news, it’s our duty to inform you that former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was indicted yesterday on corruption charges.
The Weekender: April 3–5
There’s something for everyone this weekend, from book nerds and hip Brazilians to, yes, even the New Kids on the Block.
Beer Bulletin: April 3
Here’s a quick run down on the newest beers making the rounds in C-U. Note that these lists do not include everything that each bar has to offer; they simply include the most recent additions. …
Hip-hop orchestra coming to Champaign-Urbana
When was the last time you witnessed a string quartet, a brass section and a pianist at a Hip-hop concert? Imagine some of Hip-Hop’s hottest beats by: Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, 50 Cent, Jay-Z and …
Should gambling be banned? Book collection by U of I prof says yes
Money spent on gambling is not spent on cars, refrigerators, computers and other consumer products. Money that goes into gambling is primarily used to build more casinos, which just compounds the negative economic impact. — …
ACLU Annual Brunch Focuses on Patriot Act
Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Deputy Director of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom will discuss the USA Patriot Act at the annual meeting of the Champaign County chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union on …
Ebertfest 11 preview
Ebertfest film selections were announced last week. The festival itself is just three short weeks away. Smile Politely weighs in on the choices.
Cowboy Monkey under new ownership
In a strange turn of events and perhaps the feel good story of the year, an old favorite in town will have a new look under new ownership. Nieto Enterprises has decided to hand over …
ASAP’s Food Film Festival Returns to C-U
Illinois’ Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Program’s (ASAP) Annual Food Film Fest returns to Urbana-Champaign on April 15, 2009, with a visual celebration of food, farming and family. The festival begins at 7 p.m. in the …