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When U of I alum and Parks and Recreation star Nick Offerman came back to campus back in October to help out the Japan House this project, we had the opportunity to speak to him and get …

About: Organized by the Family Diversity Project, the University Y’s Art@theY program hosts a photography exhibit titled We Have Faith. We Have Faith explores the experiences of LGBTQ clergy and religious leaders from many traditions and denominations including Christians, …

Per Urbana’s Market at the Square‘s Twitter feed, you’ll be able to apply to become a Vendor or Community Group for the upcoming season starting February 3rd, 2014. You can click the link in the tweet below …

2013 was a pretty big year for local film Scary Normal. After premiering at the Art Theater Co-op, the film went on to screen in many communities, high schools and colleges around the country. It …

The What You Will Shakespeare Company is in preparations to host auditions for its production of The Winter’s Tale  by William Shakespeare. The auditions will be held Thursday, January 23rd from 6-10 p.m. in the …

bacaro market monday menu january 20 2014 50 usd fennel salad, watermelon radish, toasted pecans, fennel frond powder, lemon vinaigrette sweet potato soup, harissa, radicchio emulsion mushroom lasagna fried brussels sprouts, sweet peppers, thyme, mashed …

NM: Mike Ingram Brings “Sexy Back” from @TWOBRAINZ on Vimeo.

Organizers of Hatch, The I.D.E.A. Store’s creative-reuse art festival February 28-March 15, are seeking resourceful, inventive and stylin’ wanna-be fashion designers to enter The Hatch Trashion Show. The runway-style event featuring haute couture made from …

The new health care documentary Health Care In All the Wrong Places will have its premiere at the Art Theater Co-op on January 28. The film, by director/composer Susan Parenti, is approximately 90 minutes long …

On Sunday, January 12, 2014, the officers of the recently-formed Champaign County Young Democrats made endorsements in three county board races and one Congressional primary. In a three-way race for the U.S. IL 13th Congressional …

Champaign Center Partnership is presenting the 4th Annual Restaurant Week Sunday, January 26 through Saturday, February 1. Participating restaurants will offer specials, deals, or prix fixe menus as a means to entice diners. You can …

Another good list for everyone, as Business Insider put together a list of “The 14 Most Beautiful and Iconic American College Quads”. The photo they used is above, and here’s the description: University of Illinois at …

Do you dream of being an armored knight locked in combat armed with sword and shield, or a dashing swordsman wielding a rapier in a duel? What about shopping in a medieval market for a …

On Wednesday, January 22nd, at 10 p.m., the Art Theater Co-op in downtown Champaign will host the SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival. This annual event, presented by the CU Film Society, is a one-time screening lasting …

From the press release: 2014 Innovation Celebration Finalists Announced The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce finalists for the Ninth Annual Innovation Celebration in recognition of those individuals and organizations that have …

Saru Ramen, Champaign-Urbana’s pop-up ramen event, has scheduled it’s latest feast.  From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, Saru Ramen will offer “Kinoko,” a rich, healthy bowl of mushroom miso ramen in …

Looking to get involved with the C-U Folk & Roots Festival? Well, here’s your chance to help out in 2014. Per their Facebook page: Interested in helping out with the 2014 festival? Have ideas you …

This Thursday, January 16 at 7 p.m. the Urbana Tree Commission is holding a special meeting in the Urbana City Council chambers to consider the fate of an enormous hackberry tree, located at 312 S. Coler. …

The Institute 4 Creativity (111 S. Walnut Street, Champaign) is hosting a photography exhibit featuring work by Roger Inman, W. T. Payne, and Jessica Lewis Watson from January 18 – February 15. Gallery hours are Mondays – Fridays …

The Board of Education of Champaign Community Unit School District #4 is currently accepting applications for a vacant member position. The candidate filling this vacancy will serve as a member of the Board of Education …

The Center for Children’s Books (CCB) at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is hosting its Thirteenth Annual Book Sale from February 17 through February 19, …

UNIVERSITY PRIMARY SCHOOL INFORMATION MEETING and COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE University Primary School Enrollment Begins University Primary School is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2014-2015 academic year. University Primary School is The University of Illinois …

These fliers have now been placed up around campus reminding students, faculty, and staff that the new smoking ban is now in effect around campus. Makes sense to spread the word, but why the decision …

Market Monday Dinner Menu January 13 2013 50 USD egg drop soup, carrot, scallion pork and beef dumplings, black garlic and miso broth red roasted kampachi, spinach, rice, fresh basil, pan sauce braised pork belly, …

This Community Education course will be taking place at Parkland College on Thursday, January 30th from 6-8 p.m. Admission is $15, as you can see all the details above. Check out the interactive booklet here …

News from Exile on Main Street: Looks like they will be moving to a new location in 2014. Although it’s uncertain at this point of where or what else will happen, you can read the message …

40 North | 88 West Announces Call for Entries for 2014 Boneyard Arts Festival Signature Image Champaign County — 40 North | 88 West — Champaign County Arts Council — invites local artists to submit work …

The Living Letter Press has added two new workshops to the schedule; Tuesdays January 14 and 21, and Mondays, January 27 and February 3. Both workshops cover letterpress basics, and participants will print twenty one-color …

Stop by Dr. G’s Brainworks on Saturday, January 18th located across from Piato’s Cafe in the Urbana Lincoln Square Mall to have a blast playing games with us. Games presented by Dr. G’s BrainWorks and …

Amasong: Champaign-Urbana’s Premier Lesbian/Feminist Chorus is auditioning now for the Spring 2014 season. No prepared piece necessary. Reading music helpful but not required. Contact Jill Crandall at director@amasong.org to schedule an easy audtion. If you’ve …

Champaign-Urbana has landed on a pretty cool list of cities posted by Techie.com, which lists ten cities that are doing great things in the field of technology. This one is called Techie.com’s “Most Promising Tech Hubs …

Rantoul Theatre Group will hold four open auditions for its Spring 2014 production of The Silver Queen. Auditions are scheduled for January 30 and 31 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and February 1 and …

Next weekend, a new space called The Upper Bout is set to open. January 18th, Ricky Bright and his crew will officially open their doors for C-U musicians (and beyond) for their instrument and musicial …

Market Monday Dinner Menu December 30 2013 50 USD smoke baked farm egg, chanterelle mushrooms, spinach rabbit rillettes, smoked tobasco aioli, shaved radish smoked fettuccine carbonara, ham hock, green onion, parmesan triple s farms pork …

Skeletal Lightning Fest is gearing up for year two this upcoming April, and they’re looking for help from people in the community. From a post in the Champaign Area Shows Facebook group: Hey gang, I’m …

A bunch of celebrations happening around C-U today. Mike ‘N Molly’s is celebrating 15 years of business in their current location, 105 N. Market Street in Downtown Champaign. Definitely a milestone worth mentioning. Congrats to …

Well, Popeye’s Chicken is opening in C-U this morning, and we have some fine folks that are on the ground for this momentous occasion. Nothing like an ice cold Coors Light at 9 a.m. As …

The Courier Cafe will close Tuesday, December 24 at 2 p.m. and reopen Thursday, January 2 at 7 a.m. Over that time they’ll take care of “annual maintenance”, so be sure to get your favorite …

On Wednesday, December 18 at 3 p.m., the Urbana Business Association hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the unveiling of new street lights in Urbana’s King Park neighborhood. Thought to have been installed in the …

In addition to its near-constant showings of Alexander Payne’s new film Nebraska this coming week (which is damn nice of them), The Art Theater Co-op will also do us the lovely favor of offering a …

Our friends at The News-Gazette have published a list of local restaurants that failed health inspections in October. The list includes Bo Bo’s BBQ, Bombay Indian Grill (Green Street location), B. Won, Golden Harbor, and …

A bunch of comedians from Champaign-Urbana Comedy are going to be taking the stage and mic on Wednesday night to round out 2013. Memphis on Main is playing host to the last night of the …

This year’s Season’s Greetings from Chancellor Phyllis Wise lacks the pyrotechnics, length of credits, and overall creepiness that made last year’s so hilarious. Too bad.

From the press release: Nancy Judd may never have made a silk purse from a sow’s ear, but give her a roll of crime-scene tape, a stack of junk mail or some rusty nails and …

There’s no tasteful way to put a SPlog like this together, but what the hell. We don’t want to come across as insensitive, but please, just read the headline: “Grandpa who won romp with 2 …

Market Monday Menu December 16 2013 50 USD country paté, ramp pickles, dijon mustard garlic + herb velouté en croute “cassoulet”, slow roasted ham, duck confit, white beans, thyme coq au vin, braised chicken, red …

Prairie Fruits Farm will host another on farm sale this Wednesday, December 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. They’ll have cheese, gelato, salted goat milk caramels, and jams. Stewart’s Artisan Breads will also be there …

The late David Foster Wallace, acclaimed author and Urbana High School grad, is getting the biopic treatment, and in a big way. According to an article on The Guardian, Jason Segel is set to portray Wallace …