School reform activist and education scholar Bill Ayers — whose name will forever be linked to the 2008 presidential campaign — will be a Unit One/Allen Hall Guest-in-Residence from March 9–12. Each night of his …
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MICRO-FILM hits “Unofficial” 10th
Talking with Smile Politely editor Doug Hoepker earlier this week, I figured that this bit of trivia might be of passing interest to the next generation of Champaign-Urbana indie media-makers. Blue is the operative color …
Beer Bulletin: March 6
Here’s a quick rundown of new beers making the rounds in C-U, for all you connoisseurs of fine brews. Mike & Molly’s Now on tap: Great Divide Fresh Hop, De Ranke XX Bitter, and Southern …
Today’s album of the day is Shiner
Whoever is selecting the album of the day recently at Allmusic.com has been picking some great stuff! One the heels of You’d Prefer An Astronaut a few days ago comes Shiner’s The Egg (which, conincidentally, …
The Weekender: March 6–8
This weekend, get hammered on cheap green beer today (or, conversely, avoid campus like the plague), take your pick between rock cellist or classical cellist on Saturday, check out our local Comic-Con on Sunday, and then bring it all home with T.I. on Sunday night.
Tonight, tonight, tonight, OOOOooooh
If you’re feeling antsy to spend some quality time out and about on what should be a pleasant evening — it’s going to be in the low to mid ’50s, but windy — here are …
Champaign Public Library receives national star rating
Library Journal magazine recently ranked public libraries, and our very own Champaign Public Library earned a 3 star rating, putting it in elite company with just 255 other “star libraries” out of 7,115 that were …
Champaign Tomorrow — shape the future!
“Champaign Tomorrow” is the city’s update to its Comprehensive Plan. This document guides growth and development in Champaign over the next 20 years. We need your input. What kind of place do you want to …
Cameron McGill plays the Monkey
Thursday night, Chicago songwriter and Parasol recording artist Cameron McGill plays the Cowboy Monkey with his backing band, And What Army. McGill’s new album, Warm Songs for Cold Shoulders, drops on April 28. Here are …
The Blind Pig’s version of March Madness
Every Thursday in March, the Blind Pig will feature a different brewery on draught. March 5: Dogfish Head (60 Minute IPA, 90 Minute Double IPA, Indian Brown Ale, and Palo Santo Marron) March 12: Bells …