Every year, Urbana High School and University of Illinois alum Roger Ebert shows up in town with about dozen canisters of film, a cadre of mildly known actors and, often, at least one Hollywood superstar. …
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See You, Speak Up: Jessica Paris
At Smile Politely, we’re interested in what the people of Champaign- Urbana think about this place we call home. So how do we find out what they think? Simple. We ask them. Name: Jessica Paris, …
Ebertfest Opens Today; C-U Confidential Releases New Issue
Be sure to stop by Ebertfest this weekend, and while you are there, pick up a copy of C-U Confidential, the brainchild of Jason Pankoke. The Virginia will be giving them away for free all …
Jordin Sparks Cancels Concert
Do you hear that? It’s the collective sigh of disappointment from American Idol fans across Central Illinois. Last year’s winner, Jordin Sparks, canceled her concert at the Assembly Hall scheduled for Friday. Constant touring has …
Ask Politely #12
Central Illinoisans and people from other surrounding areas were rudely awakened by the New Madrid fault line stirring this morning. Today’s earthquake was rated as a 5.2 on the Richter Scale and hardly any damage …
See You, Speak Up: Champaign’s Alfie McCool
At Smile Politely, we’re interested in what the people of Champaign- Urbana think about this place we call home. So how do we find out what they think? Simple. We ask them. Name: Alfie McCool …
Ask Politely #11
Few would deny that Champaign-Urbana is home to an actual “music scene.” That we can even pose this question is proof enough. And let’s not forget that our little community has spawned a band that …
What Went Down? April 5, 2008
Ben Smith of Big Grove Zydeco: The Iron Post — 11:45 p.m. Michael Hogan of The Confines: High Anxiety House — 11:15 p.m. A performer from Dance 2XS: The Canopy Club — 12:15 a.m. Theatrics …
Ask Politely #10
In late March, Alderman Charlie Smyth introduced an ordinance to the Urbana City Council that resulted in a packed council chamber and so much discussion — a vote on the proposal was postponed until April …
Smile Politely Bulletin
Greetings. This Thursday, April 3, Smile Politely will congregate at local watering hole Mike ‘N Molly’s at 7:30 p.m. It’s been four months since we launched, and we’d like to invite all of YOU to …