Where: La Casa Cultural Latina When: Thursday, Jan. 19, 7:00–8:30 p.m. With the myth of corporate personhood as a starting point, A. Belden Fields, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, will tackle some of the most …
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Teen novel to launch at Champaign Library
From the press release: One of the most eagerly anticipated young adult books of 2012 will be launched at the Champaign Public Library. Champaign author Julie Cross’s action-packed debut novel, Tempest, was released on Tuesday, …
The Rainbow Connection: January 17–23
This week’s Rainbow Connection is dedicated to the memory of Eric James Borges.
Youth Orchestra concert Monday night
The East Central Illinois Youth Orchestra will give its winter concert Monday night (MLK Jr. Day) at 7:30 at Smith Recital Hall on the UI campus — and it’s free. The program: Beethoven, Coriolan Overture …
Building economic recovery through local foods systems
This week, Urbana Public Television presents a lecture by food systems analyst Ken Meter. It airs Tuesday 1/10 @ 7:30 pm, Wednesday 1/11 @ 4:00 pm, and Saturday 1/14 @ 7:30 pm. Ken Meter is …
The Rainbow Connection: January 10–16
This week’s Rainbow Connection is dedicated to all of Elizabeth Santorum’s gay friends.
Smile Politely has a new comic
Meet Dan Hill, the guy who will make you laugh — and then feel guilty about it — on a weekly basis.
American Dubstep revolutionaries at The Highdive
West Coast DJs 6blocc and Matty G are two of the pioneers of American dubstep sound. Champaign is lucky to have both veteran selectors here in the same night at the same venue! For more …
U of I President’s Chief of Staff resigns due to investigation
Lisa Troyer, Chief of Staff to President Hogan, resigned Friday “amid an investigation into whether she sent anonymous emails posing as a faculty leader to try to influence a faculty decision.” Link to the Chicago …
Hot Blues for a cold winter night
Hurricane Ruth is blowing into town and this is one storm you don’t want to miss. Join Prairie Crossroads Blues Society, WEFT, and Memphis on Main for the January 1st Friday Blues Event, Jan. 6, …