Two weeks ago, Wikileaks stunned the world by releasing a series of cables revealing the inner workings of international diplomacy. Many government officials (both here in America and around the world) have denounced Wikileaks as …
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Santah nominated for Chicago Artist of the Month
Santah has recently had the good fortune of being nominated for The Deli Chicago’s Artist of the Month. They are up against some great bands, some of which they have shared the stage with, and …
Safe Haven disbands
The News Gazette has a follow up story to their coverage of Safe Haven’s search for a home in Champaign-Urbana. http://www.news-gazette.com/news/business/housing/2010-11-14/safe-haven-disbanded-after-most-residents-moved.html
Programs for vets and their families this week on UPTV
In honor of veterans here and everywhere, Urbana Public Television will present a number of special programs throughout Veterans Day, this Thursday, November 11. “Aging Veterans Fight for Deserved Dignity,” a special two-part edition of …
One Last Week of “A Steady Rain”
The Station Theatre’s production of “A Steady Rain” begins its final week of performances this Wednesday, November 10. The show will close on Saturday, November 13. If you haven’t seen this powerful new play yet, …
“Speak Cafe” now available on UPTV
“Speak Cafe” is the new television edition of an Urbana open-mike poetry gathering which enables artists to share their work and experiences with the public. According to producer Aaron Ammons, “Speak is an acronym for …
Live national election coverage and specials on UPTV
On Election Night, Tuesday 11/2, beginning at 9:30pm and going until 1 am, UPTV will broadcast live coverage of results from the national mid-term elections, provided by Free Speech TV. Contributors to the live …
Spend Halloween with UPTV in “The Dungeon of Dr. Dreck”
Urbana Public Television presents several Halloween-themed programs this weekend, including a horror movie marathon on our regular weekly show “The Dungeon of Dr. Dreck,” with classic sci-fi and horror B movies every Saturday at midnight! …
The Station Theatre presents “A Steady Rain”
Keith Huff’s “A Steady Rain” will open Thursday, October 28 at the Station Theatre in Urbana. The play presents the sometimes conflicting testimonies of two Chicago beat cops–best friends and partners–who must answer for a …
The Lost Cyclist — Slide Presentation and Informal Talk
Do you like adventure stories or have an interest in Bicycles? Then this is an event you should not miss. “The Lost Cyclist” by David Herlihy is an Epic tale of an American Adventurer and …