The Illini Union Board and LGBT Resource Center present an evening with Chaz Bono. The event takes place in the I-rooms of the Illini Union at 7:00 p.m. Bono is the author of four books: …
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Bicycle-themed poster show to open at Cafe Kopi
From the press release: Tandem: Bicycles and Artwork, will be selling reasonably-priced, bicycle-inspired posters and works of art from more than 20 designers and artists at Cafe Kopi in downtown Champaign. Tandem will begin with …
The Queen Diva of New Orleans comes to C-U
Big Freedia is coming to Champaign-Urbana. Our collective azzes will never be the same.
Campus to celebrate International Blasphemy Rights Day
In light of everything in the news right now, it seems especially important this year to celebrate Blasphemy Day — an international holiday protesting laws which make it possible for irreverent free speech to be …
Passport to Safety event coming up in October
There will be a Community Safety Oasis Passport to Safety event from 10:00 a.m.–Noon on October 13, 2012 at the Champaign Public Library. In honor of Fire Prevention Week, come enjoy free food, music and …
The Rainbow Connection: September 24–30
This week’s Rainbow Connection is dedicated to Randall Ellison.
Fighting the Good Fight while America sleeps
Former Senator Russ Feingold’s visit to C-U last Friday packed Latzer Hall, and Smile Politely scored an interview.
The Rainbow Connection: September 17–23
This week’s Rainbow Connection is dedicated to Brendon Ayanbadejo and Chris Kluwe.
Book Signing: New fantasy novel by J.T. Hartke
Location: Jane Addams Bookshop Date: September 15, 2012 Time: 2:00 p.m. A Balance Broken is the debut fantasy novel by local author J.T. Hartke. It is Book One of The Dragonsoul Saga. From the event …
C-U Pride Fest: A review in pictures
Champaign-Urbana celebrated its third pride festival this past weekend and Smile Politely captured every moment we could.