Hang on to your summer, for one last week. The equinox isn’t until next Thursday and peaches are, yes, still available!
Posts by Smile Politely Editors:
Urbana Downtown Plan *Open Mic Forum* Call for Speakers
The City of Urbana is hosting an Open Mic Forum on Thursday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m. This forum is an opportunity for members of the community to present their ideas on how to improve …
Indi Go Artist Co-Op exhibition: “Carichina Women”
Rachel Storm is the founder and director of Four Walls and a Roof Project, a grassroots organization that seeks to establish the first battered women’s shelter in Cotacachi, Ecuador. Rachel has worked tirelessly to help …
Market Watch: September 11, 2010
Why let a little tropical storm leftovers stop you from a great day at the Market? Brave the drizzle and come on out!
Leading Ladies to premiere at the Art Theater on September 25 & 26!
In the midst of playing at film festivals across the country, including selling out screenings in NYC and at the 600-seat Directors Guild of America theater on Sunset Boulevard in LA, Leading Ladies is premiering …
Attention Artists: NEW re-use items art supply store in town
Located at 28 E. Springfield, off of Water Street, The I.D.E.A. Store is a place where artists, educators, recyclers, and friends can find re-use materials for the projects that fill our lives. A place where …
Market Watch: September 4, 2010
As we round the turn heading into autumn, the fresh food just keeps on rollin’ in.
Hoopeston local signs his collection of stories about Hoopeston
Did you grow up in a small mid-western town? Like Hoopeston? Then Growing Up Doughnut is a book you should read. On Friday, Sept. 3rd from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Jane Addams Book Shop welcomes Don Shields …
Mug club!
We chugged the beer and signed the book, but we don’t remember our number. SP editors join the Illini Inn’s Mug Club.
Champaign Library to start charging Tolono and Mahomet residents
Watch your back Savoy. Here’s the press release in full: Starting November 1, library patrons with cards from the Mahomet and Tolono public libraries will need to purchase a Champaign library card to check out …