Arguably Champaign-Urbana’s biggest popular musical landmark, American Football house (located at 704 W. High St. in Urbana) has served as the artwork for both American Football’s debut, a standard-setter for emo music, and their newest …
Yes, you read that correctly. Beginning Sunday, October 9th, Watson’s will start offering brunch on Sundays. For more details, follow updates on Watson’s social media (Facebook and Instagram). In the meantime, you can attend a sparkling …
The Celebration Company at the Station Theater is proud to announce the Gun Play(s) Series that will feature ten 10-minute plays about gun violence in America throughout its 45th season. Four years ago Nicole Anderson …
Good news out of the City of Urbana, today. They’re introducing the City’s first fully electric car, replacing an old pickup truck to reduce emissions and fuel costs. A phenomenal example of commitment to combat …
Tonight at 5 p.m., working men and women from across Champaign County will join Rep. Carol Ammons for a celebration of Champaign County’s labor history. The event takes place at Laborer’s Hall (108 E. Anthony …
Last week, the Black Students For Revolution released their demands for a transformed university. These include: WE DEMAND that UIUC immediately and permanently halt tuition hikes. WE DEMAND that the racial and economic demographics of …
WILL will be hosting their annual Vintage Vinyl Sale on October 1st – one of the biggest collections of records, CDs and DVDs in the area. The sale will take place at Fluid Events Center …
If you’re a student at the University of Illinois or Parkland College – we’ve got some good news. The Upper Bout, Champaign’s finest guitar dealer, is now offering a 10% discount on all strings, guitars, …
Barrelhouse 34 is hosting its first Oktoberfest: It’s our first ever Oktoberfest! Rain or shine we will be dressed in our lederhosen and dirndls serving up seven specialty drafts, along with hot pretzels, brats and …
Thursday and Friday evening this week, at 7:30 p.m., Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville, led by Benoît Charest, will present their live accompaniment to the beautifully animated silent film. Back in 2003, the film …
This week’s film is Birdman, screening on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. This is a film about theatre, shot like a play. The entire movie is filmed with impossibly long one-shots where the camera follows …
Urbana’s Independent Media Center will be hosting a workshop and discussion focused on the role of hip-hop in the youth community. Topics include the past and present culture of hip-hop, how it plays into modern …
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Japan House at the University of Illinois is one of the best way to experience culture from outside of Champaign-Urbana, while in Champaign-Urbana. This September, that …
This is a real headline that appeared in The News-Gazette yesterday. This is not an article from The Onion and not satirical in the least bit, but rather, is a real headline ripped right out of a …
Kiwanis Peanut Days to be held Sept. 23-24 The C-U Kiwanis club will hold its annual Peanut Days event on Sept 23-24, 2016, to raise funds for the club’s extensive youth programs. Kiwanians will have peanuts …
Erin Fein, formerly of C-U’s Absinthe Blind and Headlights, has released her new album under her project Psychic Twin — Strange Diary. It is out now on Polyvinyl Records. There are plenty of places to check it …
Solar SuperstormsAdmission is $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, and children, with all tickets sold at the door. Solar Superstorms focuses on violent activity on and below the surface of our Sun. This …
Next Thursday, September 15 from 5 – 8 p.m., Kaleb Wachala of J. Hilburn Custom Men’s Clothier and Sally Mundy of Rumours Hat Shoppe are hosting a fall launch event. Come to 75 E. Chester …
C-U athlete Nichole Millage, a member of the Women’s Sitting Volleyball team representing the USA in the 2016 Paralympic Games, sent us this update from Rio: Just a quick check-in from Rio… it’s been great …
For all of us who missed the quickly-sold-out screenings of Consumed last fall, the thriller featuring Victor Garber and Danny Glover is now available to watch on Netflix. Produced by Brett Hays of Shatterglass Studios, and …
Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County will be kicking off their season of inter-faith home builds this Sunday, featuring more than 22 faith organizations. The build, which will take place at 1212 Hill St. in Urbana, …
Smile Politely is always welcoming new writers into the fold, and now that we have a new Tech section, we’re looking to fill that up a bit more. There’s a goldmine of topics to be …
Delight Flower Farm will have a pop-up sale at the Red Herring Restaurant from 5 to 7 p.m., tomorrow, Wednesday, September 7th. Delight offers, dare I say, delightful flowers. They’re really lovely, and the bouquets …
Starting at noon on Friday, Downtown Urbana’s Strawberry Fields will be celebrating the first anniversary of their re-opening. The celebration, which will span throughout Friday and Saturday, will include “demos, free samples, raffle prizes, and …
The Pygmalion Festival is just around the corner — introducing a new component FOOD to the mix this year. Friday, September 16th and Saturday, September 17th will mark the weekend for Pygmalion Food (with plenty …
The Art Theater will be hosting an album launching event for famed musician and indie-goth extraordinaire Nick Cave. One More Time With Feeling, a new film from director Andrew Dominik, will premiere music from Skeleton …
For those of you who are looking for something new to cook up, The Land Connection will be featuring some special chef demos from local chefs at their weekly farmers’ market. The first one, featuring …
Sleepy Creek Vineyards is looking for volunteers to help harvest grapes: It’s an early morning, for sure, but you’ll get to spend it in a beautiful location, and have the chance to win a gift …
From the press release: In response to feedback from citizens and business owners, the City Manager has authorized the addition of traffic control devices at the intersection of Main Street and Chestnut Street. These traffic …
CUDO Plays is an annual competition that encourages the community to “build the game you want to play.” I use the word competition loosely, because while there are prizes, the entire group tends to work …
Hybrid Fit Food, a new, locally-owned, fast-casual restaurant, has opened its doors at 410 E University Ave, Champaign (University and 5th). Hybrid Fit Food serves smoothies, salads, sandwiches, and healthy burger alternatives (turkey, black bean, …
Earlier today, The Champaign Room reported that the University of Illinois will begin selling beer at Illini Football games – with a catch – the booze will only be available inside Grange Grove, inside of …
Bayern Stube in Gibson City is now accepting reservations for its famous Oktoberfest meals. Reservations are required for dinner on the weekends September 30th through October 22nd. To make a reservation, call the restaurant at …
For some reason “Thai Ice Cream Rolls” is a thing that has been popping up in my social media…probably because our house watches so many cooking shows and youtube clips. In a confluence of awesome, …
Happy Hour is the best hour of the day, this much is apparent, but what’s even better for Champaign-Urbana is that Miga, one of Downtown Champaign’s raddest restaurants, is going to start offering some pretty …
If you studied at the University of Illinois, you will (or at least should) immediately know what I’m talking about here. The notorious doors at the Undergrad Library (UGL) on campus are nearly replaced after …
Folk outfit Rebecca Rego & The Trainmen have announced the release of a new album. Called Lay These Weapons Down, it will be the group’s first complete album since 2014’s Tolono. The expected drop date is October 21st, with …
The students are back; the students are back. While this almost certainly means an additional five minutes on whatever commute you may have, it also means that Krannert Center, perhaps Champaign-Urbana’s largest cultural asset, is …
Judiee is a Pygmalion MadeFest veteran who also happens to be a few other things: art educator creativity enthusiast author designer PechaKucha speaker Urbana Artist of the Corridor and a current Kickstarter Her first book, Monet …
If you’re anything like me, you have no idea what a sommelier is. Thus, when Downtown Champaign’s bacaro announced the hiring of a level two sommelier, Keifer Manning, I had some questions. It turns out, …
What a time to be a child in Champaign-Urbana. Today, the Urbana Park District has announced that construction will begin on their new Grove Nature Playscape on September 6th. That’s where you come in. While …
Just in case you forgot this little bit of information: Pekara, in Downtown Champaign, gives out free chocolate chip cookies with every purchase on Mondays. If you’re having a case of the Mondays, treat yourself …
One of the delights of never having left town is that you really get to grow up with the people who never leave either. The whole thing. It’s really wonderful. My best pal from the …
Urbana Sweetcorn Festival took place this past weekend, and one of those headlining acts this year? Smash Mouth. Apparently, as reddit users have pointed out, and credit to Consequence of Sound as well — lead …
Unbeknownst to this library employee, Twin City Squared’s production of Peter and the Starcatchers has arranged to preview their production at both libraries’ storytimes today. Champaign Public Library’s performance was at 11a.m., but there’s still time …
The Krannert Art Museum will host a panel entitled “Borderlands: Resisting ICE in the Midwest.” The panel will take place on September 29 at 7 p.m. From the press release: Under President Obama’s administration there …
Have you ever wanted to camp out in one of the best parks in the entire state of Illinois? Now, the opportunity has presented itself as Allerton Park hosts their Family Campout and Exploration event …
If this doesn’t make you smile, there’s not a lot of hope left for you. Norel Pride, father of Dave Pride, who you might know from local band The Fights, was featured in this Buzzfeed …
