As you are probably aware, Pygmalion Music Festival tickets have been on sale for a while now. Single-show tickets and festival passes are available for purchase, but this is one that is a bit trickier …
From the press release: Season to include Robert Cray Band, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin, Los Lonely Boys and Marc Cohn, as well as diverse selection of films and special events. The Champaign Park District …
Maybe you’ve heard the name but haven’t yet had a chance to hear the band live. Maybe you’ve seen them in concert at a local festival like Blues, Brews and BBQ Fest, one of the …
MENU 50 USD green bean salad, prairie fruits farm feta, cherry tomato, almond basil vinaigrette white bean soup, braised greens, shaved radish, smoked ham hock papperdelle, pork and mushroom ragu herb stuffed pork loin, confit …
On the Sunday morning after hearing the “not-guilty” verdict in the George Zimmerman trial, many Illinois residents may have been asking themselves the same question: Does Illinois have a “Stand Your Ground” Law? John Roska, …
Did you read Kaya’s review of her brunch at Big Grove? Here’s this weekend’s menu, per their Facebook page: + Jumbo Coffee Cake Muffin + Zucchini-Banana Bread + Yogurt & House-made Granola w/ fresh berries …
There’s something delicious where I am.
Tonight on Smile Politely Radio we’re talking about the recent change to Champaign regulations that will remove the restriction on raising chickens in the Champaign city limits. (City staff will have to draft changes and …
Tonight’s Pizza M is special is topped with artichoke, bell pepper, tomato, onion, goat cheese, and mozzarella. Yum! Have you contributed to the Pizza M Indiegogo campaign yet? Get yourself a free pizza! Pizza M is …
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Tandem: Bikes and Art is gearing up for its second annual bike-themed art show, and we need your artwork! The opening is set for Friday, August 16 at Indi Go in downtown Champaign. Artists keep …
Live Music In the Park! Bloomington-based blues band, The New and Slightly Used, will perform live in Champaign’s Sunset Ridge Park. The concert is a part of the Sounds at Sunset series put on by …
More awesome news on the Protect Me From Myself front: the Illinois Supreme Court upholds an abortion parental notification law that has been tied up in the courts for almost 20 years. Perhaps we should …
It’s almost time for PechaKucha, people! The event will be held in the lobby of Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, July 20, at 8:20 p.m. Doors open at 7:30, and admission is …
Well, this was bound to happen at one point or another. Sports Illustrated has put out their ranking of some of the top college football coaches in the nation. #1? Nick Saban, not a lot …
Mike ‘N Molly’s has a pretty solid weekly events that happen every week outside of their consistent live music schedule. A new addition to the mix this week comes tomorrow night (and every Thursday for …
Per a press release from the Station Theatre board of directors: The Station Theatre is preparing to finish up its forty-first summer season with Freud’s Last Session, a play by Mark St. Germain, directed by …
From the Library Board President: The Board and the Executive Director jointly agree that it is in the best interest of the Urbana Free Library to pursue an early separation agreement. The specifics of this …
The Odyssey Project, a program of the Illinois Humanities Council in partnership with the Clemente Course in the Humanities, has opened the application window for the 2013–14 session of classes beginning next fall. The Odyssey …
Many of us know that it is through volunteer labor, donations, and selfless support that we continue to strive to improve programs and services at Channing Murray Foundation/The Red Herring Restaurant. This weekend’s Red Herring …
Allerton Music Barn Festival has unveiled the artists performing at this year’s event. This year, the event has been moved from its traditional Labor Day weekend slot to September 19-22 (Thursday through Sunday). Renowned American …
Wondering if progress has been made regarding the recent controversy at Urbana Free Library? Tonight is your chance to find out. Attend the Board of Trustees meeting in the Lewis Auditorium (Ground Floor) at 7:30 …
Per the University of Illinois Twitter page, Champaign-Urbana made a splash on The Atlantic‘s list of high-tech cities around the U.S. Champaign-Urbana is named a top tech city by The Atlantic! http://t.co/eWXdfRbG7G — Univ. of Illinois …
From the press release: “We, as health care providers, as NGOs, as charities, we are only perpetuating the decades of marginalization, racism and poverty by continually failing to provide services in the language, culture, and …
Cool down with some custard from Jarling’s Custard Cup. This week’s special: 50 cents off a tropical snowstorm This week’s flavor: Mango Specials good for week of July 8 – July 13. Jarling’s is located …
You might recognize the name Matthis Helmick from his contributions to the magazine, or around Downtown Champaign performing music from time to time (Prologic Rebel Base Ensemble, Beats By Otter at Cowboy Monkey, and others). …
MENU 50 USD melon salad, pickled strawberries, mint, black pepper chevre smoked rabbit sausage, shaved watermelon radish, pea tendrils, spicy carrot puree mac & cheese, ham hock, green onion, smoked cheddar smoked beef brisket, grilled …
Need a break from cooking and grilling? Check out these Friday specials (July 5, 2013): Farren’s: fresh fried walleye. Black Dog: lunch specials – smoked catfish tacos, fried cod sandwich, shrimp po’ boy sandwich, and mac-n-cheese …
On the heels of Smile Politely’s initial coverage of the extensive weeding of the Urbana Free Library‘s non-fiction collection, and in the midst of the ongoing responses to this and larger matters at UFL, Smile …
Carle recently announced a new pricing structure, which will produce separate charges for facility usage from those for physician services, with a resulting increase in total charges for many services — especially for the uninsured. …
Got junk? Need to clean out that garage? That closet? The Channing-Murray Foundation/Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant is now seeking donations for our upcoming Summer Rummage Sale to benefit the Red Herring Renovation Project. Learn more …
The newest of CPD’s signature events, Champaign Music Festival will be sure to rock the night away in Downtown Champaign. Join us on Saturday, July 20 starting at 6pm for a night of fantastic music, …
“Always remember to practice pyrotechnical safety while intoxicated” -Abraham Lincoln Where Am I?
The No New Jails campaign will march in the 4th of July parade this Thursday. Champaign County representatives will be voting on this issue this Fall, and the No New Jails campaign wants to …
Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre summer program will present Fiddler on the Roof JR. at the newly restored Virginia Theatre starting Thursday, July 11 through Saturday, July 13. All shows have a 7:00 p.m. start time, …
The ESPY Awards, or ESPYs, are annual awards presented by ESPN to recognize athletes for their achievements over the past year. This year, two University of Illinois athletes have been nominated for awards. Tatyana McFadden has been …
Local math-punk band Hank. has one of the more anticipated albums of the year coming out at the end of July. They’re calling it Pinched., and they’ve made half of the tracks available for you to …
Looking to impress friends with something delicious at your 4th of July cookout? Swing by Prairie Fruits Farm on Wednesday between 4:00–6:00 p.m. for their Open House and On Farm Sales. Pick up some cheese or …
Just announced! Tickets are on sale now for the Urbana Park District’s Youth Summer Theatre production of Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man. You can purchase them at the Phillips Recreation Center, 505 W. Stoughton, Urbana, …
Sunny days ahead. Where am I?
Recently, my mom decided to treat me to the newest Superman film. It wasn’t playing at the Art, so our only option was the Goodrich Savoy 16 IMAX. The place was packed, so much so …
From the press release: Elizabeth Wein is an author of historical fiction and recent winner of the 2013 Edgar Award for best young adult mystery/thriller for Code Name Verity. The title was also named a …
Lots of produce at the Market on the Square this morning, including garlic scapes, tomatoes, kale, collard greens, green beans, beets, snap peas, and zucchini! Don’t forget, too, it’s Buy One, Donate One.
This spider has a home, and I’m standing in it. Where am I?
It is with sincere and deep sadness that I can report to you that after 27 years in business — first on 6th St. and then on Wright St. — Jay Feiz is shuttering the …
This Sunday, Common Ground will host a free screening of Genetic Roulette. And while you’re there, you’ll learn how you can march in the 4th of July Parade to support awareness for labeling GMOs in …
Pizza M in Urbana has started a fundraiser campaign on Indiegogo to help offset the cost of opening a restaurant space in downtown Urbana this fall. If you haven’t yet had Pizza M, you must. …
Tonight on Smile Politely Radio, Justin Tuttle of C-U Comedy swings through the studio to chat up recent happenings and upcoming funny times right here in town. We’ll dig in to how C-U Comedy got started, …
