It has been announced that, on Thursday, July 3, the popular professional music group Canadian Brass (who are very good) will join the Champaign-Urbana Civic Wind Band to perform at Champaign’s historic Virginia Theatre. For …
The crew at Champaign Cycle are hosting six classes throughout June to help you become a better cyclist. Expert cyclists will teach you the Leauge of American Bicyclists’ pre-ride mechanical check, how to change a …
The annual Mustache Contest will be happening in three weeks on Monday, June 30th at Mike ‘N Molly’s — but anyone who is interested in participating (including females) should stop by today to sign up. …
Just a friendly reminder to anyone who hasn’t yet seen the Sondheim review Putting It Together at the Station Theatre: Don’t bother trying to get tickets for Saturday, June 14th. That is, unless you’re a …
Maize was recently featured on FiveThirtyEight‘s “Search For America’s Best Burrito” — and as you can see below, it narrowly made the top 20 cut. We all know how great Maize is, but some people might …
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A bit late to the game on this one as far as posting it in the SPlog here, but it’s worth a mention if you are unaware. As you know, American Football recently reunited, and …
On yesterday’s Today Show, the crew was discussing the Slender Man, a mysterious fictional character that has been causing quite the stir. Although the character is entirely fake, people actually think this character/urban legend actually exists. Anyway, …
The Twin City Derby Girls have a bout this upcoming weekend vs. the Illinois Remix (which is a mixed group of skaters from across the region), and we’re going to be giving away a pair …
The inaugural Uncork Urbana Wine Festival is just over a week away! Here’s the list of participating vineyards so far: Alto Vineyards — Champaign, IL August Hill Winery | Illinois Sparkling Co. — Peru, IL …
You’re never too young to discover a love for reading. Every Thursday in June and July, the “Babies Love Books” preschool program is offered from 10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. at the Douglass Branch Library …
My Boy Scout Eagle project is an awareness campaign to help people know about blood cancers and the acute need for bone marrow donors. The campaign will culminate in a “Be the Match” bone marrow …
When you are the best around, the compliments come frequently and without much fanfare. So, bacaro wasn’t listed as part of the BEST this year because, well, it’s kind of hard to keep just saying …
Looking for a way to eat more local produce and meat without doing all the work? the Illinois Stewardship Alliance is sponsoring The Local Flavors series in which local restaurants develop special menu items at …
Quis Dogs is the newest food truck to hit C-U. It’s been up and running for about three weeks or so, and I stumbled upon it last weekend in Downtown Champaign. Quis Dogs serves 1/4 lb …
From the press release: Amy Ali presents: Exposed to host its returning showcase featuring local performing artists, in support of gaining exposure and raising funds for Champaign-Urbana community organizations. WHO: Exposed has partnered with the …
Ultimate Test Lab will be here doing VO2 Max and Resting Metabolic Rate, the best tests for fitness assessment, at Champaign Cycle, 506 S Country Fair, Champaign. Make your reservation now to learn your true level of fitness. …
From an Urbana Public Works statement: O’Neil Brothers will be doing channel work as a part of the Boneyard Creek Improvements Project. In order to perform bypass pumping while the channel work is occurring, Griggs …
Urbana School District #116 will offer free summer meals as part of the Seamless Summer Food program sponsored by the federal government. The meals will be offered to children 18 years of age or younger, …
Illinois Public Media’s June Community Cinema film tells the story of how African American communities are grappling with LGBT rights issues in light of the recent same-sex marriage movement and the fight over civil rights. …
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Join us tonight on Smile Politely Radio as we chat with folks from Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery. Will it get fresh? Most likely. In case you missed it, check out Jess Hammie’s recent visit to …
Sometimes good ideas don’t work out; and sometimes, when they don’t, better ideas come along. As previously reported by Smile Politely, the Station Theatre had planned to produce Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, a …
These bad boys are sweet buns stuffed with cheese, flash fried, and topped with cinnamon and sugar. Order them with a side of honey or goat cheese dip, and you’ve got dessert.
Photo by David Cubberly Local space rock/shoegaze outfit Withershins have announced their new record, Mt. Fuji In Blue — their third full-length record and follow up to 2012’s stellar Silver Cities. However — they will need some help to …
Assembled from Art Theater Co-op/UP Center websites: Presented by the UP Center of Champaign County, the 5th Annual Reel It UP film festival begins Tuesday, June 3, at The Art Theater Co-op in Champaign! Each …
It’s not every day you see people from Champaign, Illinois on national television in this sort of situation. Champaign landscaper Donnie Valentine was recently featured on America’s Got Talent — and even though the judges weren’t exactly …
The hosts of local comedy podcast You Big Dumb Idiot, Andrew Schiver and Lindsey Gates-Markel, will emcee Pecha Kucha Night C-U Volume 15 at Krannert Art Museum this Saturday, May 31st, 2014. Since their first …
Crane Alley‘s 6th annual Crawfish Boil is happening Sunday, June 22nd at 1 p.m. More information about the event can be found here, and tickets go on sale Thursday, May 29th. Here’s what Crane …
Locally owned vegetarian restaurant, The Red Herring, has decided to stay open for the summer — something that hasn’t happened in awhile. Along with that, they’ll be hosting weekly dinners that focus on and use …
This is something interesting worth checking out this week: A collaboration between experimental/documentary filmmaker David Gracon (of EIU, and maker of Walls of Sound, which we featured last year) and Dr. Brad Decker (who will provide …
Sad news, as one of the best local outfits is calling it quits. Announced via their Facebook page: This is crazy to actually say but after a bunch of tours, making countless friends, putting out …
From the News-Gazette: URBANA — Local activists will are participate in the second March Against Monsanto Saturday morning, calling for the permanent boycott of genetically engineered organisms (GEOs), more commonly called genetically modified organisms (GMOs), …
Check out this new series of videos relating to the growth and abudnance of tech development within the Champaign-Urbana community. There are a series of videos, which you can see linked below, but this one …
From an indi go gallery press release: It’s no coincidence that the promotional postcard for the upcoming exhibition “Outstanding in Our Field: 7 Central Illinois Artists Transforming Trash into Art” at indi go Artist Co-op …
From the press release: KRANNERT CENTER, FOX/ATKINS DEVELOPMENT, LLC & THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PRESENT OUTSIDE AT THE RESEARCH PARK June 13: Davina and the Vagabonds July 18: Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience Krannert Center for …
Wednesday, May 21st marks the first farm open house at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery. Stop by the farm between 4–6:30 p.m. to pick up a scoop (or pint) of gelato, some cheese, or local …
Taken from a press release: If you missed the “official” spring concert of the East Central Illinois Youth Orchestra, which was in Champaign Sunday night, there will be a second performance Wednesday, May 21, at …
The Homer Soda Festival is back again this year with their 2nd annual installment of the festival. Here’s the information from the press release, plus some information about vendors at the festival below that. Homer Soda …
Per its Facebook page, The Urbana Butcher Shop has announced a new monthly meat ordering program: The Monthly Meat Works. This sounds awesome; you don’t need to buy something each month. To sign up, you …
After opening his shop/all-ages venue south of Downtown Champaign (702 S. Neil Street) last year, it appears that Nathan Landolt will be moving Error Records to Downtown Urbana. The announcement came just a few minutes …
Tim O’Neal, director of the Station Theatre’s production of Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, is looking for four Middle Eastern actors (two males, two females) to play Iraqis in the show. Breakdown: Beginning of …
The Champaign Urbana Craft Beer Pub Crawl will take place on Sunday, June 1st. Tickets for the event are $5 and available for sale at Crane Alley, Radio Maria, Triptych Brewing, and JT Walker’s Brewery. A …
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Join us today on Smile Politely Radio as we’ll chat with Zoe Stinson, Acting Director of the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, about the Kids’ Building Fair and other Orpheum events happening this summer. Smile Politely …
On Saturday, June 14th, the Station Theatre in Urbana will hold its annual Summer Benefit at the home of Artistic Director Rick Orr. For the first time ever, the RSVP card for the Benefit is …
From a press lease submitted by the Urbana Business Association: The Urbana Business Association happily welcomes new marketing coordinator, Daley Schwengel, to its staff. Schwengel’s main responsibilities will be managing the association’s social media accounts, …
Molly Delany has been named the new Executive Director of the CU Schools Foundation. Ms. Delany has worked in the education field in several capacities. For the past ten years, [Molly Delany] worked as WILL’s Director …
What: Public Open House: Windsor Road Improvment Project Where: Philo Road Church of Christ, 2601 S. Philo Rd When: 5-7pm, Thursday, May 15 The City of Urbana will hold a public open house to provide …
