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Above: Christopher Schneberger’s Sarah Reading in the Library, 2012 Giertz Gallery (also known as Parkland Art Gallery) will host a reception for GLIMMER — Photographic Works by Christopher Schneberger, on Thursday, November 20th, from 6-8 …

The Canopy Club in Urbana is proud to announce a two-night stand with Young The Giant — February 28th & March 1st, 2015. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, November 21st at 10am CST via …

If you’re taking your little one out to Market Place Mall this season, he or she will not only have the opportunity to sit on Santa’s lap, but now will be able to sit with …

According to Illinois Public Media, two current U of I administrators, Chancellor Phyllis Wise and Trustee Ed McMillan, have been tapped for governor-elect Bruce Rauner’s transition team. Rauner has reached out to a total of …

The Women’s Resource Center is hosting a free screening of The Punk Singer this Thursday, a film that explores the life and music of Kathleen Hanna. The screening takes place at 7 p.m. on the …

Each year, the League of American Bicyclists ranks cities for their bike-friendliness depending on their infrastructure, bike education and other relevant factors. Today they released this year’s rankings, revealing that Urbana has the highest ranking …

Motes are quietly one of the most talented local bands in C-U. If you had any doubts about that, their new single “Freeway” is debuted here to set you straight. The see-saw of Elizabeth Majerus’ …

Here’s an opportunity that fans of Triptych Brewing in Savoy might be very interested in hearing more about. As of today, the brewery has launched a Freqent Filler’s Club — which gets you some good …

From the press release: Champaign County Law Enforcement honors WCIA Anchor Dave Benton When: Wed November 19th, 2014; 10:30 a.m. Where: Champaign Police Department Multi-purpose room; Second Floor 82 E. University Ave; Champaign, IL Contact Person: …

Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery is inviting everyone out to shop local for this holiday season. We are opening up the farm Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for your local holiday food and shopping needs. …

From the press release: Donald D. Owen Selected for National Connected Superintendents Summit  Wednesday at White House Urbana – Dr. Donald D. Owen, superintendent of the Urbana School District #116, has been invited by the U.S. …

From the press release: Press Contact: Anya Krenicki, Director of Communications, akrenicki@cbhconline.org 312.913.9449 Event Contact: Alexa Musgrove, Certified Navigator (IPC), amusgrove@cbhconline.org 217.530.5859 Health Care Enrollment Appointments Available State-Certified Navigator (IPC) Provides Free Enrollment Assistance  What: …

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students of nationally renown artist Deke Weaver are pleased to present Funny, Messy, Sad, an evening of performance art. Comprised of performances developed throughout the semester, Funny, Messy, Sad will have …

Operation Turkey Sandwich to Deliver Thanksgiving Lunches to Local Workers Last Thanksgiving Day, members and friends of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church assembled and delivered 130 turkey sandwich lunches to workers at local clinics, liquor stores, …

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Bumped into Karen Foster today, and she sent this along. I think it’s pretty sharp.  What about you? 

Per Facebook, Lord & Lacy will be serving their Kansas City style BBQ at all Illini men’s basketball games in the State Farm Center this season. Find the BBQ food on the second floor.  Photo …

Six bands, two nights, one place. Check out Memphest, the Alt Country Music Weekend, Nov. 21-22nd at Memphis on Main!  The lineup includes:  Friday November 21st, Starting at 9pm Penny Horses Waterfowl Teaspoon Hunter & The Firetones …

Join us tonight on Smile Politely Radio as we chat about the Heirship Records showcase featuring Motes, The Chemicals, and Terminus Victor with the one and only Isaac Arms. The showcase takes place on Friday, …

Whillikers! The Art Theater Co-op is screening Wizard People, Dear Reader next Wednesday, November 19 for free. For those not familiar, Wizard People is Brad Neely’s overdub of the first Harry Potter film, in which …

This festive dish is a November-only special at Seven Saints. Mashed potatoes, turkey, grilled onions, and gravy are piled on top of some white bread, and you attack that mound of brown food with a …

The Holiday Market is excited to announce that it is host to a great cause this weekend — a blood drive! So while you’re out supporting your local economy by shopping at the market, you …

On top of its mission to provide emergency shelter and resources for many displaced families, for 21 years Restoration Urban Ministries has provided baskets of Thanksgiving fixings to struggling families around Champaign-Urbana. These baskets include …

Per the JT Walker’s website, they will have a party in a couple of weeks celebrating the one year mark since the opening of their brewery in Mahomet. One Year Anniversary Party – Thursday, November …

Less than a year ago, acclaimed director Daniel Sullivan began his “Sullivan Project” at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. This series, curated by Sullivan, is intended to bring scripts-in-progress by known professional playwrights to …

Next Friday, November 21st, Smile Politely and buzz Magazine will begin our new show series by teaming up with the Heirship Records showcase featuring Motes, The Chemicals and Terminus Victor. The show takes place at …

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Santah might live in Chicago nowadays, but they started out here, and they are looking for some help from the public. They’ve recently launched a Pledge Music campaign (a Kickstarter/Indiegogo of sorts) to fund their upcoming second …

From a press release: Need a good laugh before final exams? Join us for the last show of The What You Will Shakespeare Company’s Fall 2014 Season! Skip the bear-baiting this weekend and come instead to …

Less than a week after the Unit 4 Referendum didn’t pass by a six point margin, Champaign resident Kathy Richards created a Change.org petition to challenge the Board to change the location site before proposing …

Per their Facebook post, Wedge is adding a second location in C-U. This one will be located at the Crossing, while their location in Downtown Champaign will remain there as well. Check out Jess’s review …

Jet’s Pizza‘s Facebook account featured our very own Photo Editor, Sam Logan. Check out the post below.   Post by Jet’s Pizza.   Awesome photo, Sam. Now all I really want is some of their …

From the press release: US1059’s 1st Annual Country Cares for St Jude New Country and All Time Favorites US1059 (WGKC-FM) kicks-off their 1st Annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon on Thursday, November 6th …

Calling all creative-reuse artists! The Hatch Creative-Reuse Art Festival is seeking artists to participate in the 2015 festival’s Hatch Art Exhibition at Indi Go Artist Co-op in Champaign Feb. 28-March 14 and the Hatch Art …

For those of you interested in social work, medicine, or heatlhcare, this is a must to attend. Mainly because there will be a panelist of clinical social workers for you to ask questions of. So …

I am a fan of crafters. Especially those who incorperate some local flavor. I found these tree ornaments at City Girl Yogurt (corner of Cunningham and University). I think they’re clever. However I don’t see …

Tonight, join panelists Sundiata Cha-Jua, Ruby Mendenhall, Byron Clark, and Imani Bazzell for a conversation about the current reality of racial oppression in our community:

When Urbana’s Market at the Square ends, have no fear — the Holiday Market is here to bring you everything you love about the farmers market in a climate-controlled environment. The 2014 season is kicking …

From a Celebration Company at the Station Theatre announcement:  Auditions for Moise Kaufman’s touching and lyrical play, 33 Variations! Auditioning 7 roles (3 women and 4 men) in this thought-provoking and critically praised play. The …

Big Grove Tavern and Art Mart have joined forces and will present a wine dinner on Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m. with Chris Berg, winemaker and owner of Oregon-based Roots Wine Company. Dinner will …

From the press release: City of Urbana Announces the 2015 Urbana Arts Grants Program The City of Urbana Public Arts Commission announces the opening of the 2015 cycle of its Urbana Arts Grants Program to …

From a City of Urbana press release: The City of Urbana invites the public to view the latest Artist of the Corridor exhibition featuring Urbana artist Carol Farnum. The subject matter of her work is …

Penny Dreadful Players will present the play The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, written by Stephen Adly Guirgis. The play will be performed at the Institute 4 Creativity on November 7 and 8. Each evening, …

Here are the five things I’ll be watching that aren’t the Governor’s race. Good luck to everyone today.    Rodney Davis vs. Ann Callis: This was supposed to be the race to watch after Rodney Davis barely …

In case you haven’t noticed, the Canopy Club keeps adding shows to their calendar to round out this year — as well as move into 2015. Check out the full calendar here. But, here’s a …

Cafe Kopi, a coffee house in downtown Champaign, regularly hosts art shows in its two spacious rooms. They often have the space to rotate 2-3 artists at one time, for periods of 6-8 weeks each. …

Champaign County – 40 North is pleased to announce the inaugural season of Community Supported Art (CSA)! Shares are available to purchase for $300. What is Community Supported Art? Over the last 20 years, Community …