Pretty cool event that is coming up over in Urbana. Check out all the information below from the press release: UNCORK URBANA WINE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED The Urbana Business Association and the Illinois Grape Growers and …
Garrison Keillor, the host of public radio’s A Prairie Home Companion, will read from his new book and answer audience questions during a WILL fundraising lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 7th, at Urbana’s Frasca …
News via IllinoisHomepage.net — but it looks like Illini basketball player Darius Paul, brother of former Illini star Brandon Paul, was arrested early this morning. Here’s the info from said post: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS — …
The University YMCA is seeking Dump & Run volunteers in Champaign-Urbana to help collect, sort and pack up reusable items from move out and spring cleaning. Volunteers are needed during Dump & Run’s collection days …
From the press release: ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM Join us for a day of celebrating entrepreneurship on campus. This day-long event allows attendees to participate in hands-on workshops and panel discussions to learn: the Lean Startup Method — …
Wedge Bar will now offer weekend brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Check out the menu:
Mark Hartstein, the brains and brawn behind Rhizome Productions (Saru Ramen, Champaign-Urbana Smørrebrød Project) will teach a DIY Kimchi class at Common Ground Food Co-op on Wednesday, April 30th from 6–7:30 p.m. The class is …
The premier AGORA Festival will be held in Urbana, IL, on May 2nd & 3rd, 2014. We are celebrating collaboration in our community – all things collective, cooperative, and collaborative! Whether business, org/group, or musical …
In case you missed it, you should check out this version of Justin Timberlake’s “Suit & Tie” by a group of students out of Champaign Centennial. You can watch/read about the whole thing below, called …
On Friday, May 2nd, wildlife fans can take a Walk on the Wild Side in support of area wildlife. This second annual dinner and auction event, held from 6–9 p.m. at the Pear Tree Estate …
menu 50 usd chilled pea soup, purple asparagus, pickled snap peas, chili oil fried farm egg, grilled fiddlehead ferns, bok choy, gin and juice, crispy potatoes house made corzietti, braised rabbit, hen of the woods …
Join us today on Smile Politely Radio as we chat about Record Store Day with local record wizards from Exile on Main Street. Smile Politely Radio airs each Friday at 5:30 on WEFT 90.1 FM in Champaign …
Prairie Fruits Farm will be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Stop by for breakfast and to see the baby goats. Here’s the breakfast menu: **Smoking Goose Ham, Old Heritage Creamery 2-year Aged …
Hey you! Do you like shopping local? How about fresh bakery items, locally-made arts and crafts, produce and more? That’s what we thought. This Saturday, April 19th, is the last market of the season before …
The Pygmalion Festival is having a blind ticket sale tomorrow. More details below and at the ticketing page. 10 a.m. CST, folks. Act fast.
From the press release: First annual Aruna 5k to be held on Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. at the University of Illinois Arboretum. The Aruna 5k presents the opportunity to run for women and …
From a University of Illinois press release: To celebrate acquiring the papers of poet and writer Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000), the University of Illinois Rare Book & Manuscript Library and numerous campus partners are organizing an …
Come join University of Illinois students and celebrate Earth Day at the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum! There will be a variety of sustainability friendly crafts and activities for children including a bike powered smoothie machine, …
Micro-urban. If you’ve lived in Champaign-Urbana for any amount of time, you have most likely heard those words used to describe the area. Check out this video below regarding the future of C-U — pretty …
Are these the new Illinois uniforms, rebranded by Nike? It appears to be so. Here are some shots below, but click the link to see all of the rebranded Nike uniforms.
Attention all zombie enthusiasts! There will be a zombie pub crawl this Saturday, April 19 from 6 p.m. to midnight, starting at the corner of Race and Main. Dress up as a flesh-eater and join …
There is only one weekly comedy showcase on the U of I campus. It’s at The Canopy and you can thank the masterminds at Champaign Urbana Comedy. Get there tonight and have a Long Island …
A pretty awesome and interesting event has come across our radar involving the history of the Champaign-Urbana music scene. Taking place this Saturday, it just adds another dimension to things that are happening on Record …
Somewhat adapted from an Art Theater Co-op post: Nymphomaniac: Volume 1 begins the story of Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg), a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac who is discovered badly beaten in an alley by an older bachelor, Seligman (Stellan Skarsgård), …
The ILLIAC Spring Festival is happening next month on May 10th, 2014. We announced the inaugural lineup not too long ago, and now we have the schedule of events for you all. Check out the …
We need to hire a new General Manager of The I.D.E.A. Store! The I.D.E.A. Store is a special place and is near and dear to the community. We need a special person to watch over …
Savoy’s own Triptych Brewing won a silver medal in the 2014 World Beer Cup on Friday. It was one of seven Illinois breweries to receive a medal in the international commercial beer competition and the only downstate …
Not much to say here outside of this being an interesting find for a Friday afternoon. Someone set up a site called coachjohngroce.com, and it’s worth a click. Here’s a screenshot:
Tune in to Smile Politely Radio today at 5:30 to hear about this year’s Boneyard Arts Festival, which is going down this weekend. Smile Politely Radio airs each Friday at 5:30 on WEFT 90.1 FM in …
Some people look for tell-tale signs of spring like robins returning or flowers sprouting. Far better options come from JT Walker’s, where the return of spring is marked by March Madness, NBA and NHL playoffs, …
From a Krannert Center press release: Krannert Center Presents: INTERVAL: Brasstastic FREE, Friday, April 11 at noon Your midday break, reimagined: high-step it over for Big Easy style fun packaged in a little lunchtime respite! …
University of Illinois English Professor and University Scholar Catherine Prendergast has been awarded a highly prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship. In doing so, she now shares the company of some of the most well respected and visionary …
In case you haven’t seen this yet, do yourself and favor and do it right now. Plenty of details below to read, but this video has been circulating, and it’s worth your time to check …
On Thursday, April 10th, Champaign based A Cool Hand will kickstart the Boneyard Arts Festival weekend at Firehaus. Stay after the band plays and you can crave your appetite during half priced burgers and whiskey night. …
The Courtyard Cafe at the Illini Union will be hosting a Latin Karaoke Night. The event begins this Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. More information can be found here.
From the press release: CHAMPAIGN CYCLE IN URBANA RIBBON CUTTING PHOTO On Wednesday, April 9th at 10 a.m., the Urbana Business Association hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Champaign Cycle …
Beer. Soy Sauce. Citric Acid. Wine. Cheese. Bread. What do all of these foods and countless others have in common? If you answered that they are made with fungus, you’d be right! University of Illinois …
Here are the new seasonal cocktails at Big Grove Tavern. Since they’re pretty expensive, you should have them on a Wednesday night when they’re only $5. Good thing today is Wednesday!
Prairie Fruits Farm will host two family-style brunches on May 3rd and 10th. Tickets go on sale today at noon, are $40 per person, and can be purchased here. Here’s the info: Prairie Fruits Farm …
From the press release: Champaign County EDC Announces Rost as New Executive Director CHAMPAIGN, IL, April 9, 2014 – The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce Craig Rost as the new Executive …
From the press release: CHAMBANAMOMS.COM, ALLERTON PARK BRING TOP-NOTCH FAMILY MUSIC TO CENTRAL ILLINOIS “A master of conjuring up images that resonate with the young ones.” — Entertainment Weekly “He has a remarkable ability to …
The beloved University of Illinois Alma Mater sculpture has been gone nearly two years for restoration. The sculpture returns Wednesday, April 9th. The Alma Mater trio is expected to arrive between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 …
From the press release: H2O SALON TO HOST ARTISTS, PERFORMERS IN CONJUNCTION WITH BONEYARD ARTS FESTIVAL H2O Salon and Spa is pleased to announce their participation in the 2014 Boneyard Arts Festival. Over the course …
Anyone who knows food in Champaign-Urbana is aware of how insanely good Black Dog is. The joint has been featured frequently on lists regarding not only great BBQ, but great food in general. Black Dog …
As I posted a few weeks back, American Football is reissuing their self-titled debut record from 1999. Now, Stereogum has released one of the live tracks (and the first track the band ever wrote together) …
Per their Facebook page, KoFusion announced their second location is now open. KoFusion on Campus is located at the corner of Gregory and Oregon in Urbana next to Merry Ann’s and down the street from Rosati’s, …
The following press release was just…well, released by Rantoul Theatre Group. If anyone is looking for a community theatre experience to attend or participate in, or for a pretty gentle introduction to stage performing for …
See Mia McKenzie, the creator of Black Girl Dangerous. “Quench your thirst for LGBT topics” at the Women’s Resource Center at 12pm on Monday, April 7. The presentation/discussion will be on the second floor. The University of …
Plant Mode has been doing some pop-ups here and there around C-U, and one will be going down at Urban Outfitters on Green Street tomorrow. Check out the Facebook event, and the information from the …
