Tonight on SP Radio, Kelly White of 40 North joins us in the studio to tell us more about Friday Night Live, the weekly program of street-side performances that take place in Downtown Champaign through …
Last week, we splogged that Erika Harold was, allegedly, planning to announce her candidacy for United States Congress. She’s made it official.
Be a part of the Taste of Champaign-Urbana! The Champaign Park District is seeking volunteers for the 43rd Annual Taste of C-U! The hugely popular food and arts festival is taking place June 21–23 at …
There’s no official press release as of yet but, if you read between the lines, Common Ground Food Co-op seems to be readying another expansion, this time to a second store in Champaign. The announcement …
HotSlots will be hosting its first annual R/C Bash Fest on June 15th from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. over in Urbana. Featured events include: Speed Contest Sumo Obstacle Course High Jump Demolition Derby Cash prizes will …
The UP Center of Champaign County just announced today that the amazing Kate Bornstein (yes, her) has agreed to be the headliner for Pride Fest 2013. Decades ago, when transgender people first hit my radar, …
The Big Ten Conference 2015 schedule was announced today, and we get our first look at Illinois football’s schedule for the next few years. Tenative, yes, but still worth taking a look.
strawberry “gazpacho” grilled asparagus wrapped in coppa, arugula, pickled ramps herb-brined pork loin, polished barley, grilled zucchini, rhubarb chutney moonglo “cheezball” chocolate tart, Dee’s strawberry ice cream 40 USD
From the press release: INDI GO ARTIST CO-OP TO HOLD EXHIBITION OF STUDYING ART EDUCATORS The Indi Go Artist Co-Op is pleased to present an exhibition featuring several studying Art Educators from UIUC on June …
As reported a few weeks back by the News-Gazette, Erika Harold, former Miss USA and Urbana High School Class of ’97 graduate, is returning to C-U, and plans to announce her political plans. That’s news …
In 1959, photographer Joseph Sterling began a project that offered the world a front row view of the new forces that were reshaping American life, including political and sexual revolutions, experimental art, and rock and …
On the campus of the University of Illinois, nestled in between all the ag research fields is the Student Sustainable Farm. The SSF serves as a production farm to supply U of I residence halls …
Not long from now, in this galaxy right here… On Saturday, June 8, the Urbana Pops Orchestra will present “That’s No Moon,” an evening of space-inspired music at 7:00 PM. More information about the concert, …
From the press release: The Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival fundraising campaign kicks off with a bang – and a meal. On June 3rd, the C-U Folk and Roots Festival will host, Eat for a Cause, at Louie’s …
The News-Gazette reports this morning that local hip-hop artist Dijon Silva AKA Young Blu is in talks with Epic Records. “Everybody in Champaign has been supporting me,” he told The News-Gazette back in December: When …
From the press release: Urbana school district offering summer breakfast and lunch to all children 18 and under Urbana School District #116 will offer free summer meals during June at several schools as part of …
Sure, the decision is based on “student taste” and not politics, but I don’t care. Good fucking riddance, Chick-fil-A. And please do let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
After much ado about nothing, Race Street Bash did not go down this past Sunday as Community Center for the Arts (C4A) intended. Weather reports indicated a much stronger storm system passing through the U-C …
Movies Return to the Virginia Catch the best the big screen has to offer, at a great price — all at the freshly restored Virginia Theatre! See your all-time favorite summer blockbusters and the …
See local roller derby teams go head to head! The ‘Paign take on the Boneyard Bombshells at Skateland (208 W Curtis Rd, Savoy, Illinois) on Sunday, June 9. This is an up-and-coming sport you don’t …
This summer’s Candy Foster Daily Bread Soup Kitchen Benefit will be hosted by Alto Vineyards on June 14. For a $25 donation, attendees will receive entry to the event and a soup kitchen dinner (served …
Students with the COVE (Children’s Outreach and Vocational Education) Alliance registered student organization (RSO) at the University of Illinois recently launched an Indiegogo to raise $2,500 for a 10,000 gallon water tank to support the …
Starting this Friday, the Vietnam-set, R&B-infused drama The Sapphires will open at the Art Theater Co-op in downtown Champaign. The film, starring comedian Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids), charts the rise of a girl group made up …
From the press release: ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival at Krannert Center: September 5-7, 2013 Honoring Guitar Gods: Dweezil Zappa and Sheryl Bailey Pay Tribute to Frank Zappa and Jimi Hendrix The second-born child of independent …
Friday Night Live, a free street-side performance series, makes it 2nd season debut this Friday night in downtown Champaign. Friday Night Live is held from 6-8pm every Friday from May 31st to August 16th. …
Champaign County Forest Preserves will be hosting a number of free fishing events this summer for kids to learn about fishing and participate in contests and activities. From their website: Bring your family and friends …
In modern American society, there continues to be a large gap between most people and the origins of their food. But in the last decade, a movement has grown to help demistify food and the …
Champaign Park District Youth Theatre Program Accepting Summer Camp Registrations through Friday, May 31, 2013 Six week summer camp program will present The Fiddler on the Roof JR at the Virginia Theatre The Champaign Park …
Sarah Weeks, author of the bestselling children’s novel So B. It and more than fifty other books for young readers, will be at the Champaign Public Library on Saturday, June 1, to help launch the …
From the press release: Dr. Laura Taylor, Assistant Superintendent for Achievement and Student Services, is being recognized by the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance as their Ally of the Year. The Illinois Safe Schools Alliance will …
Likith Govindaiah of Central High School recorded a perfect score on both the ACT and the SAT this year (I didn’t even show up to the right campus branch for my SAT). According to the …
Heyyy Youuuu Guuuuuyss! Richard Donner’s beloved 80s kid adventure The Goonies will start a limited run this Friday, May 24 at the Art Theater Co-op. The first round of showings will be at midnight on …
From the press release: KRANNERT CENTER, FOX/ATKINS DEVELOPMENT, LLC & THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PRESENT OUTSIDE AT THE RESEARCH PARK 2013 | June 14 and July 12 at 6:30pm | FREE Krannert Center for the Performing Arts once again …
burrata, spring vegetable salad, grilled ramps, tomato marmalade foie gras torchon, honey, black summer truffles, brioche lobster mac & cheese grilled prime strip steak, napini, ham scalloped potatoes cheese course – hand-picked from Artmart by Brian …
“Interested in what makes for a sexy media justice campaign?” Go to the Art Theater Co-op tonight for the screening of Pablo Larrain’s 2013 Oscar nominated film NO. The film stars Gael Garcia Bernal as …
Check out this week’s specials at Common Ground Food Co-op!
The Homer Soda Festival, an annual gathering celebrating glass bottled sodas, just published its 2013 festival guide that details all vendors and a map of the upcoming festival. The event, on June 1 from 10 a.m. – …
Come get involved in a community arts project focused on spreading the power of intentional kindness in our community. Be Kind Illinois is a chapter of the Ben’s Bells Project, which works to create beautiful …
Area residents will now have three locations where they can safely drop off unwanted medicines for proper disposal. Beginning May 24, three police departments will have permanent collection boxes. From the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant news …
Memorial Day Weekend is playing host to two exciting opening celebrations for the Champaign Park District! Sholem Aquatic Center The Sholem Aquatic Center will open for the season on Saturday, May 25. To make sure …
On tonight’s SP Radio, we’re joined by a couple of representatives from The Art Theater’s Late Night Committee, talking about — what else? — late night cinematic fun. They’ll fill us in on the types …
From the press release: Finding Voices: After-School Arts Program (ASAP) Student Art Show May 24–28, 2013 Opening reception: May 24, Friday, 7–9 p.m. Opening and activities for the whole family: May 25, Saturday 1:00–3:30 …
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ordered local business Illini Tours (same owner as Lex Express) to “cease all operations.” From the news release: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor …
All week here at SP HQ we’ve been putting together lists of what we think is BEST in C-U. Sure, it’s subjective and all, but we do our best to tip our cap to people, …
Attention Champaign-Urbana area actors, designers, and techies! Rantoul Theatre Group will host four separate open audition calls for its September production of William Shakespeare’s beloved tragic love story Romeo and Juliet. Auditions are scheduled for May …
Bring some vinyl with you to Strawberry Fields tomorrow night. The coffee bar will be spinning records from 5:00–7:30 p.m. every Thursday night, and you’re encouraged to bring your own favorites to add to the …
Most people would agree that animals should be treated humanely, but opinions on just what that entails vary widely in today’s society. The typical American views pets as cherished family members and has little or …
Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre program will present Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. May 16–18 at the Virginia Theatre. Performances begin at 7:00 p.m. each night, and there is an additional matinee performance at 2:00 …
