On Wednesday, March 18th, for one performance only, BASETRACK Live will be presented in Krannert Center’s Colwell Playhouse. BASETRACK Live was created by Edward Bilous. The production, directed by Seth Bockley, was adapted by Jason …
Tonight on Smile Politely Radio we talk with Gus Wood, a local community activist and co-host of WEFT’s Labor Hour, about the North End Men’s Breakfast Club, of which he is a member. We’ll hear …
Blind Pig is soon to start bottling beer and they need YOUR help deciding on a sweet design for their packaging. Click here to see the options and cast your vote!
Breakfast with baby goats is back! Prairie Fruits Farm has annouced the dates and menus for the Spring Open House series. The menus this spring are limited; check them out below. Breakfasts are from 9 a.m. …
Yeah, you’re reading that correctly. Tom Hanks is talking about Jarling’s being for sale: Champaign, IL! Jarling’s Custard Cup 4 Sale! Doug and Christy are selling! The recipe alone is worth $$$$$$! Get o… http://t.co/2AKEYHhzBw …
Just in case you missed the Damien Jurado performance at Exile on Main Street back in February — a show that was a part of his house show tour — you can read about it …
From a press release: Jean-Luc Godard’s GOODBYE TO LANGUAGE 3D and a special screening of the Robert De Niro-directed A BRONX TALE will highlight next month’s 17th Annual Roger Ebert’s Film Festival Hosted by Chaz …
We just recently wrote about Urbana Boulders and their crowdsourced campaign to open a climbing gym in the C-U area. Well it looks like they’ve finally reached that goal and we’ll be able to simulate …
Most of us have done things that we regret. Typically we write these off to youth, immaturity, inexperience or peer pressure. This is part of how we cope with our mistakes, while creating a rationalization …
Do you remember attending birthday parties when you were a youngster? Parents and adults milling about and trying to make sure that kids keep cake and ice cream and pizza off of their clothes. Kids …
It seems like the end of a summer-time era is over, as Doug and Christy Jarling are seeking new ownership of Champaign staple Jarling’s Custard Cup. The legendary location on Kirby Ave. is not closing, …
In honor of Women’s History Month, and as part of its Sex + Gender film series, the Women’s Resources Center presents She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry, a documentary film about feminist activism on Thursday, February …
In case you were unaware, State Farm Center is getting a serious facelift. After last week’s final home game of the season, work started pretty much immediately after that — pretty much gutting the entire …
OK — so, our stance about the Illini mascot saga is well known, so there’s no need to discuss it here. I also realize that there are a TON of squirrels throughout the U of …
There are over 16,000 children in foster care throughout Illinois. That’s, obviously, a very large number and when coupled with the fact that there’s reportedly a lack of willing foster parents, it highlights a very …
Want to enjoy beautiful music and fight hunger at the same time? Wesley Student Center will host a concert by praise music band The Brilliance on March 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Brilliance is led …
As reported in the New York Times, Champaign-area native U of I graduate Nick Offerman will star as Ignatius J. Reilly in a stage adaptation of John Kennedy Toole’s A Confederacy of Dunces. From the Times …
Spring is in the air! Before you know it, the hottest patio in town will be full of people, tacos, and margaritas. Cowboy Monkey will be holding open calls for patio service staff and bar …
The Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival just announced festival dates for this year. From the festival’s press release: Mark your calendar NOW for the 7th Annual CU Folk and Roots Festival: November 6th and 7th, …
Stop by Aroma Cafe in Downtown Champaign each week throughout March to try a different reuben sandwich. Week One: 3/8-3/14 Classic Reuben – Corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, marble rye bread, dijon mustard, thousand island …
Want to catch SP Presents: Tractor Kings, Mutts and Lanterna at Cowboy Monkey next Friday? Check out SP’s Twitter Thursday monring at 10 a.m. for a chance to win a pair of tickets and two copies …
There’s a lot of iconic fashion-fad items that have come and gone throughout history. Hell, even in the last 30 years we’ve had parachute pants, acid wash denim, those gigantic JNCO jeans, popped collars, and …
Per a New Revels Players press release: Come see the New Revels Players’ 50th show in its 15 year history, the classic roommate comedy The Odd Couple! This story has been adapted into three TV …
From the Facebook event: STORIES & BEER feat. RICH SMITH, HANNAH GAMBLE, et al. at THE BLIND PIG on WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Stories & Beer presents Rich Smith & Hannah Rebecca Gamble, both of whom …
In just under a month, the people of the city of Champaign will go to the polls to select, amongst a few things, another four year term for their Mayor. In case you’ve been living …
I went walking through West Side Park and found these kids shooting off rockets. They went really high! And then the kids chased them as they fell back to eart. It was pretty cool.
Did you see the moon on Thursday night? It was an incredible shade of gold and looked as big as a dinner plate. A natural phenomenon that no doubt is explainable by people that are …
A bit of news to start out your Saturday morning: Papa Del’s is moving. Per the News-Gazette‘s report — the move is likely to take place this fall, and their second restaurant, located at the Crossing, …
From the press release: iTV-3 ANNOUNCES TV PACKAGES FOR URBANA-CHAMPAIGN MARKET Fiber-optic network will deliver ultra high-speed Internet and television over one of the most innovative city-wide gigabit networks in the U.S. URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, MARCH 6, …
This game could not have been scheduled better if the Big Ten had tried. Two 19-11 teams sitting firmly on the NCAA Tourney bubble, looking for win #20 and ready to beat each other up …
Hey ladies in the place I’m callin out to ya! Did that 27 year-old pop culture reference get your attention? Good. The rest of that jam by the Beastie Boys is obviously a little funky …
Tune in tonight at 5:30 p.m. to hear from Don Elmore, who was recently selected as the new Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County Economic Development Corporation. We’ll find out what’s …
Our friends over at the Technology Entrepreneur Center (TEC) are in need of a Marketing Coordinator — which you can read all about below. The Technology Entrepreneur Center in the College of Engineering is seeking an …
Tonight is going to be the last night of this cold weather that seemed like it was going to last forever and we were going to live in this world where we waited for warmth …
The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation just wrapped up their annual Innovation Celebration earlier in the week, and you can learn more about the winners via their video series they just sent out. Check out …
Admittedly, I am a coffee plebe. I know there are all kinds of different beans and methods to brewing a nice cup of joe but I’ve just never really had the nerve to explore any …
On March 13th and 14th, Parkland College Theatre will mount its 24th annual Student Production, a collection of one-act plays directed and performed by Parkland Theatre students. The performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and …
If you’re looking to get your weekend started early, check out this evening’s Krannert Uncorked, which features the music of Hi Ho Buffalo and free tastings from Binny’s Beverage Depot. Krannert Uncorked takes place tonight from …
From the press release: Ten Thousand Villages Champaign will showcase the stories and beautiful, hand-dyed scarves made by refugee women from East Africa during their Annual International Women’s Day Celebration. The event will take place …
Jay Rosenstein, of In Whose Honor? fame, has come up with an extremely reasonable plan to lower tuition for U of I students without cost to taxpayers. Simply put, it’s by taking revenues from the …
On April 16th at 6:30 p.m., Silvercreek will host the Darioush Winery Illinois Brand Manager, who will talk about five featured wines and how they pair with the five-course menu prepared by Silvercreek’s Executive Chef. …
Promise Heath Presents 2nd Annual Progressive Dinner Do you enjoy amazing food, music and exceptional company? If so Promise Healthcare is pleased to invite you to their 2nd annual Progressive Dinner on Saturday March 14, …
In the wee hours of March 3, 2015 we had a nice dose of mid-winter weather. An ice storm that reduced bus activity for students and caused regular folks to curse Mother Nature as they …
The Urbana Sweetcorn Festival is celebrating it’s 40th year this year by revealing a new website and logo. The newest logo is above and details on the fest and website are in the press release …
Here’s a heavy dose of reality for long-time C-U residents: Wednesday’s @IlliniHoops game will be last w/ @StateFarmCenter as you know it now! http://t.co/IfaUxiJSJz | #Illini pic.twitter.com/q2YK6NIvQE — Illinois Athletics (@IlliniAthletics) March 3, 2015 The …
A provocative play is hitting the stage starting Thursday, March 5th. John Ford’s controversial drama ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore, under the direction of William Brown, will play March 5-7 and 12-14 at 7:30 p.m. …
Weiskamp Screen Printing is hosting a two-part poster printing class and workshop on March 7th & 14th, from 1-4 p.m. The class on March 7th is an introductory course where students will get to do …
An article posted as part of the Interveiw Issue of buzz Magazine last Friday sent ripples through the local music community over the weekend. The initial article was an email interview with Brian Olek, a …
Krannert Center is bringing back Day of the Drum. It’s a nearly free, all day event with performances starting at 10 a.m. and rolling until the final performance at 7:30 p.m. Check out the details: …
