The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center and Common Ground Co-op are hosting two events in February featuring musician Diane Patterson. She brings her guitar, ukelele, and vocal talents to a community concert Friday, February 21st from …
40 North announced that Happiness 2 by Lisa Kesler will be the Signature Image for the 2018 Boneyard Arts Festival. Chosen from over 100 submissions and selected by local artists, Happiness 2 will be featured …
This year’s CSA Fair will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on March 2nd at Lincoln Square Mall/Common Ground Food Co-op. The event is sponsored by The Land Connection, Common Ground, and Urbana’s Market …
Silvercreek is offering up another wine dinner next month, this time featuring selections from Kenefick Ranch in Napa Valley, CA. I’ve had the pleasure of participating in a few of these in the past, and …
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain with twenty-plus locations nationwide, is now open at the Illini Union (1401 W Green St, Urbana). C-U in seriously lacking in Mediterranean food options, so this is a …
If you’re unfamiliar with what the Thunderbird Theatre was, it exists where the Canopy Club now lives and has lived since 1998. Read that link to learn more about the history, dating back to Ray …
The Krannert Art Museum will be hosting their Art Remastered event on February 23rd at 7 p.m. This event, which is meant to “break the quietness” of the museum, invites you to attend performances by …
The March primary is coming up rather quickly, and it falls on the University of Illinois spring break (and probably the spring break of many area schools). If that affects you, or if you just want …
This Saturday, February 17th, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., you can hang out with people at Anita Purves Nature Center and Busey Woods and count birds. Seems like a rather insignificant activity, but it’s …
Epiphany Farms, a Bloomington-Normal based farm, is part of the Epiphany Farms Hospitality Group. The EFHG owns and operates three literal farm-to-table restaurants: Epiphany Farms Restaurant (B-N), Anju Above (B-N), and Old Bank Restaurant & …
Parkland College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic will host a free “Give Kids a Smile Day” dental clinic for youths ages 1–17 on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Room L148. Treatment provided …
The People’s Agenda will host a forum for Democratic candidates for Attorney General on Thursday, February 15th from 5:30 to 8 at the Independent Media Center. There will be a meet-and-greet from 5:30-6:00, a panel …
Vinny’s East Coast Pizzeria, currently located at 401 West Kirby Avenue, Champaign, is moving to a new location on Green Street. The restaurant’s Kirby Avenue location will remain open through February 28th. It’s been open on …
Experimental project Snayl is going on tour, and they just announced the dates via Facebook. A couple of local dates mixed in there as well, as Austin Duncan & company are up to some things …
The Mapping History project began in 2015, and is still ongoing as students and faculty from the University Archives, the School of Architecture, the Scholarly Commons at the University Library, and various other departments work …
In need of a last-minute, yet locally made gift for your Valentine? Fresh Press is hosting a pop-up shop with all your Valentine’s Day gifting needs from noon to 4 p.m. on February 13th. The shop …
John Isberg’s Swede Films has released a pretty cool short video about Record Swap, featuring longtime owner and operator Bob Diener. This reminds me, you should check out the two part series John Steinbacher did …
Looking to get a jump on your Mardi Gras celebration? Check out these yummy-looking King Cakes at Pekara.
The Olympics are starting! I’m a total nerd about the Olympics, and I know I’m not alone. C-U has produced several Olympians over the years, and the Champaign County History Museum is taking this timely …
Join Japan House at Broadway Food Hall on March 2nd for a celebration of the Japanese holiday Girl’s Day, or Hinamatsuri. This event is a part of Urbana’s First Fridays. Guests will be invited to …
The Illini Union was founded on February 8th, 1941. This bustling building occupies the heart of the Main Quad and is an interactive resource to U of I students, faculty, and the community. It’s a …
From the Facebook event and Democratic Central Committee of Champaign County press release: Meet Democratic Congressional Candidate Erik Jones and his family this Sunday, February 11th at Jupiter’s at the Crossing in Champaign, IL! Pizza and …
There’s a maker fair of sorts happening on Monday, February 12th from 5-9 p.m. at Quality in Downtown Champaign, featuring a variety of vendors from around town to check out. From the Facebook event: Valentine’s•Galentine’s•Treat …
I know there are all sorts of wonderful single-origin and special blends going on at Columbia Street, but I am sucker for their multitude of flavored coffees. I have a few old stand-bys (mmm…Bourbon Pecan …
After several months of bargaining, the University has decided to terminate full tuition waivers for grad students, prompting the Graduate Employees Organization to set a strike date for February 26th. Their statement below: U of …
If you haven’t been to Golden Harbor yet, you’re missing out. To call the menu extensive is an understatement. Back when Golden Harbor had an online presence (RIP GH Facebook page), moderators (Sophie!) would post …
Have you been to Kohinoor for lunch recently? I usually go for dinner, but I met a friend for lunch not too long ago, and on her suggestion, ordered the thali. Thali is a selection …
The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting is teaming up with Illinois Humanities and C-U CitizenAccess for a panel discussion about the herbicide dicamba. According to agriculture researchers, more than 3.6 million acres of soybeans were …
Students will now have more opportunities to save at the co-op. Common Ground is offering them a 10% discount on Sundays, and February 14-18 they will have an additional day to save 10% as well. …
The Springer Cultural Center will be hosting the annual Town & Country County Amateur Art Show, an “opportunity for youth and adults who are not professionally trained in drawing, painting, sculpting, photographer, printmaking, digital media, …
It may be freezing cold outside, but the Champaign Park District is already planning ahead for summer. They will have over 400 positions available this summer, so they are hosting a job fair on February …
Champaign Urbana History is making waves with nostalgia trips — this time is with the locally-famous DeLuxe Fish Sandwich’s return to availabilty. For those of you who don’t remember (and believe me, this was before …
The City of Champaign is holding a public open session to hear comments about the “operation and regulation” of food trucks in Champaign. The meeting is 2 p.m. on Monday, February 19th at the City Buildings …
Given the bummer news from Urbana last night, you might consider a donation to The Station Theatre today, perhaps? Hard to say what the outcome of the damage will be, and you have to hope …
While I hope everyone is OK in this situation — the person that was driving this truck, as well as the Station Theatre — this is a thing that just happened in Urbana.
The 4th annual Illinifest Student Film Festival is now accepting submissions of short films in the Midwest Student and World Competitions. Here’s the basics of what you need to know: Midwest Student Category: open to …
I was pointed in the direction of this local release just a few minutes ago: Fake Friend’s ∴∵ is some of the best local music I’ve heard in quite some time. Fake Friend is the project …
February 13th and 14th, the meters outside Fleurish on Taylor Street will be bagged, meaning free parking while you dash in to pick up those flowers you ordered for your person (or while you frantically …
Hybrid Fit Food has some Taco Tuesday deals, and the taco salad ($6) looks pretty incredible. Check out the photo below. More deals are listed in the Facebook post, and you can read SP’s review of …
February 12th is National African American Parent Involvement Day and Unit 4 schools from early childhood to high school have special events planned in honor of this day and Black History Month in general. See …
Black Lives Matter: Champaign-Urbana is sponsoring a book drive throughout the month of February. They are looking for books specifically written by authors and featuring characters who are black or people of color. They’ve got …
The Fowler Farm Project, a collaboration between Julie Anders, Edison Middle School, and Urbana High School, has just won a 2018 Golden Beet Award from the Illinois Stewardship Alliance. The Golden Beet Award is given …
40 North has announced the next round of winning artwork to be featured on MTD buses for the next three months: Top left: Melissa Mitchell, Improved [But Not New] (digital photograph); top right: Sara Jahn, …
Our regional airport experienced 12 percent passenger growth in 2017, mostly due to more American Airlines flights being offered and an added United service. Willard Airport sees 12 percent passenger growth in 2017 CHAMPAIGN, …
Even though Visit Champaign’s Restaurant Week just wrapped up on Saturday, Nando Milano is still feeling in the spirit — so they are extending their offering through February 11th. Check out their Facebook post: Read …
By the looks of this real estate listing, there’s a new development in the works for Neil Street and Columbia on the north side of Downtown Champaign. Check out the information from the listing: 520 …
The annual student-led Engineering Open House will be happening the weekend of March 9th. This yearly event features exciting exhibits and competitions that showcase the talent of engineering students at the University. Events this year include …
Valentine’s Day not really your thing? Not interested in celebrating? Well, you’re in luck, because Bentley’s Pub in Downtown Champaign is hosting an Anti-Valentine’s Day event on — you guessed it — Valentine’s Day. The …
Monticello Main Street is hosting Chocolate Fantasy, a sampling and shopping event, on February 9th in Downtown Monticello. Participating stores include: Bergie’s the Occasional Place, Steeple Coffee House, Pyatt Fine Art Portraiture, Monarch Brewing Company, Ziemer …
