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Tipoff for Sunday’s Illinois men’s basketball home game vs. Wisconsin has been moved to 1 p.m. CST. It remains on ESPN.  

. . . and he’s not gonna take it any more.  Seriously, he’s now writing his tombstone. After spending an entire lifetime in sports, it was the internet that made him realize he’s in “a …

VOICE Reading Series | Thursday | 7:30 p.m. | Krannert Art Museum. The questions are simple. The answers are honest/snarky/awesome/nervous/humble/cocky (as most prose tends to be).  Read on for all the reasons you need to …

Or, in the words of the Spice Girls, “Tonight is the night when [it was announced that] two [got the permission to] become one.”  Sexy [not really]!    

The NTIA just sent out an official press release announcing that the infrastructure part of the broadband proposal submitted by a coalition of the two cities and the University is going to receive $22.5 million …

Players met the press Monday afternoon before practice. After practice, the team bussed out to Willard and flew to Columbus. Tonight at 8 p.m. they’ll play Ohio State on ESPN. The Buckeyes can clinch a …

Former DI sports editor Will Leitch wrote a really nice tribute to Roger Ebert on Deadspin today. It includes a Papa Del’s reference. If you want to skip the fun and uplifting parts (of which …

Former SP writer Carlye Wisel has a new project called Big Ugly Yellow Couch, and Elsinore recently took a seat when they passed through Brooklyn: http://www.biguglyyellowcouch.com/post/2010/2/28/couch-session-elsinore.html

… and it’s likely one of the best places to see a show in town. I love every bit of this. I love the new name. I love that they are doing shows regularly. I …

This just in from the Gazoo: Gabriel Omo-Osagie, the owner of Gabe’s Place apartment rental company, was found shot to death last night. More details are sure to follow.

Esquire Lounge | Sunday | February 28th |  5:00 – 10:30 p.m. We all get by with a little help from our friends… Please join us in an effort to raise awareness of Diabetes and help a …

Jane Addams is excited to have Local Author Lydia Carter coming to the store on Feb 27th to do a book signing of her work Vice Virtue. Per Lydia:Five things the book signing will not …

Date: Monday, March 1, 2010Time: 8:00pm – 11:00pmLocation: Clark BarStreet: 207 W. Clark St.City/Town: Champaign, IL HomoSocial happens every first Monday at the Clark Bar in downtown Champaign. This month’s event is a general fundraiser …

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2010/02/tech-firm-gives-roger-ebert-his-own-voice.html

Riot Acts: Flaunting Gender Deviance in Music Performance   Wednesday, March 3 Main Lounge of Allen Hall   7pm: Film Screening featuring a post-film Q&A w/ the filmmakers of ACTOR SLASH MODEL film project   …

We’re co-sponsoring this one with Daytrotter and Pygmalion Music Festival, and it should be pretty epic. April 30th 7 p.m. Ra Ra Riot Delta Spirit Nathaniel Rateliff (one, possible two acts TBA) *!free show!* Festivities …

On Thursday, March 4th, 2010, the Illini Union Courtyard Cafe will be hosting a dance competition. This competition will consist of different dance teams. A week before the competition, each dance group will be given …

One of your dear editors froze her fekkin ass off to bring you pictures of Joe Pug’s impromptu show at County Market at 3:00pm today. The bard only played three songs, out of an old …

Not sure what will be #1 and #2, but I call bullshit. There was no better game, or dramatic a finish, as this game right here: Check it.

Here’s the text of the announcement: Mike ‘n Molly’s is proud to announce the inaugural Exit 182 Fest! From March 11-13th, we’ll be giving the people of Champaign a taste of what they’re missing at …

There’s a group forming for people in Chambana and the surrounding regions who are interested in recreational soccer. If you’re too old for the youth leagues and not interested or able to participate in the …

Have you become entranced by the Olympic sport of curling despite not exactly knowing what in the hell those people are doing?  Well then, BEHOLD!  Answers to your questions:     UPDATE (Submitted by Matt …

Bob McChesney, the host of Media Matters on WILL 580 AM, will be doing his show live at the Siebel Center in Urbana on Sunday Feb. 21 at 12:30 p.m.  This live event will also …

Mhondoro featuring Bolokada CondeFeb. 19, 2010Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

“Greetings all. In the midst of A.R.M prepping the March release of the “Two Africans and A Jew” EP Volume 1., as well some major personal and proffessional milestones for the group individually, Krukid, who writes and …

The era of rampant reaction to invidious innuendo is over! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/15/awesome-kid-gets-detentio_n_462837.html HuffPo has determined that the male teen making the dick joke was, in fact, hilarious. All those complaining about inappropriate overtones are simply whiners, …

That Takes OvariesOpen Mic Night Friday, February 26th 7:00pmMain Lounge of Allen Hall1005 W. Gregory, Urbanafree and open to the public  Come to an open mic with the women of That Takes Ovaries. That Takes …

We would like to invite you to meetings held at the Champaign Public Library to gather your ideas about a Round 2 proposal to the Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP). The BTOP is a competition …

Just realized that today is Mardi Gras and looking for something authentic to do? Found this on the U of I’s new Center for World Music website (which you should most definitely check out): BIG …

The man is dying, but with a lot of dignity. Link

Orpheum Children’s Science Museum346 North Neil StreetChampaign, IL 61820217 352-5895 Don’t be late for your interactive adventure through Wonderland! Join us as we transform the Museum into a walk/slide/play-through adventure with the characters from Lewis …

It’s a really good take on what it’s like to be the son of His Airness.

From the UC-IMC event posting: WHAT: Duke of Uke and His Novelty Orchestra potluck, costume ball and concert WHEN: Saturday, Feb 13; potluck at 8 p.m.; concert at 9:30 p.m. WHERE: U-C Independent Media Center …

  If anyone shows up, this might just make some money … — Illinois Announces 2011 Football Schedule Eight Home Games Highlight 2011 Season CHAMPAIGN, Ill. < The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics announced the football …

Vincent Pham, one of the organizers of the event, passed along this information. We’ll feature it in Listen Up on Monday also, but thought that a little extra notice would be warranted: WHAT: An Evening …

An excerpt from an announcement on WILL’s website: Illinois Public Media General Manager Mark Leonard announced today steps the organization’s leadership will take to address ongoing budget concerns and ensure that Illinois Public Media is …

Stories & Beer Wednesday, February 17 | 5 p.m. | Iron Post | Free Come to the Iron Post this Wednesday to help kick off our attempt to unite alcohol consumption with reading.  For the …

Join us for the Seventh Annual Share A Meal with Community Shares on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010!  Help raise funds for over 70 community groups working to address homelessness, domestic violence, hunger, health care, and …

End of an era…the barista said rising milk prices were to blame.

Tim Eriksen in ConcertThursday, February 117pmMain Lounge of Allen Hall1005 W. Gregory, Urbanafree and open to the public  Tim Eriksen is “widely regarded as the best ballad singer of his generation” (BBC Radio). He combines …

Shahid Khan, the president of Urbana’s Flex-n-Gate and sponsor of the Champaign Public Library’s checkout counter, has entered into a signed agreement to purchase a controlling interest in the St. Louis Rams: According to league …

From the fantastic A citizen’s blog about Champaign Unit 4 comes this fascinating look at which Unit 4 kindergartens are the most in demand by parents in 2009: Which schools are overchosen? School Assignment # …

Worst Town: Champaign (18). Comment: “Champaign has never done anything for me. It’s flat and has no natural selling point — no river or hills or lake or, well, anything.” http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=4899366

We’re happy to announce that John Steinbacher and Ben Valocchi are Smile Politely’s new co-music editors. John went to the U of I back in the day, spent some time in the Great White North, …

Brittany Pyle passes along the following event info: Proceeds to go the U of I Photography senior thesis exhibition. The event is called “Tapas y Fotografias” It is at Radio Maria, Thursday February 18, 8-11 …

WILL TV at 9.  Some of my favorite subjects: US infrastructure decay, American decline, Spanish high-speed rail and eco devo, the disaster that is Detroit.  Looks like a good show for those interested in such …

Andy Katz takes the time to talk it out with Coach Weber.