After a year of mostly virtual performances, Krannert Center’s season kicks off September 17-18 with ELLNORA. From the press release: Friday performances include Celisse, AJ Ghent [j-ent], Punch Brothers, Ben Harper, and a collaboration with …
On August 24th and September 14th, Parkland College will be partnering with Walgreens to offer Pfizer vaccine doses to all eligible community members. The walk up clinics will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. …
Earlier this year, the Illinois General Assembly passed an elections bill — then signed into law by Governor Pritzker — that establishes a permanant vote by mail list. Currently, voters request mail-in ballots for every election. This would …
In 2019, U of I professor Ben Grosser produced the film Order of Magnitude, a montage of clips featuring Mark Zuckerburg using the words “more” and “bigger”. The film, along with with The Endless Doomscroller and his other pieces …
The Music Returns is the title of the CU Symphony Orchestra’s 2021-22 season. The season opens on September 12, with a performance at the I Hotel and Conference Center at 4:30 p.m, playing music from the …
A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing will open at Krannert Art Museum on August 26th. According to the website description, “[the exhibition] is the first career spanning exhibition and publication of Fishman’s works on …
Thanks to funding from the USDA, all students, regardless of income, can receive free breakfast and lunch at all Unit 4 schools this year. Urbana District 116 has been doing this for a few years. …
Yesterday the University of Illinois announced that it has hired Dr. Jacki Thompson Rand as the inaugural Associate Vice Chancellor for Native Affairs and Senior Adviser to the Chancellor on Native Affairs Issues. Dr. Rand …
Analog Wine Bar is hosting a fun wine event called Rosé All Day next Saturday, August 28th. The event in Urbana will be from 6 to 8 p.m. and will feature four different rosé wines and one sparkling …
Earlier this year, Democrat David Palmer announced his campaign for IL-13. Though we still don’t have the newly redrawn districts yet, Palmer will be running to unseat Rodney Davis. Palmer was a recent guest on …
University of Illinois Professor of Astronomy Yue Shen and graduate student Colin Burke have had their research on “the optical variability time scale of black hole accretion disks” published in Science, which is a big …
Across the Tracks: Remembering Greenwood, Black Wall Street, and the Tulsa Race Massacre features illustrations by Illinois assistant professor of graphic design Stacey Robinson. Written by Joliet-based writer Alverne Ball, Across the Tracks was released on …
There’s no Sweetcorn Festival this year, but you can still have your buttery summer corn this weekend at Riggs. Ears & Beers is from 4 to 8 p.m. August 19th through 21st. From the Facebook …
Ebertfest is happening September 8-11 at the Virginia Theatre, after a long COVID hiatus. Today, organizers announced five of the films that will be shown, along with a few special guests: French Exit with director Azazel Jacobs …
This year’s Audiofeed Music Festival has been canceled. From the event’s Facebook page: All tickets purchased will be refunded. Top image from Audiofeed’s Facebook page.
Recently, the CDC recommended those who are moderate to severly immunocomprimised receive a 3rd dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccines. CUPHD, along with OSF Healthcare, Carle, Christie Clinic, and Promise Healthcare, now have …
One Community Together, hosted by the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music, is a day of musical performances and interactive activities. It’s happening from August 21st from 12 to 6 p.m. at Rose Bowl …
ACME Elfworks has recently announced the late September opening of “Women and their Gardens,” a collection of photography, paintings, and mixed media work honoring the beauty of women and their gardens. Featured artists and photographers …
The City of Champaign is gathering public input on the possibility of allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) on residential lots. An ADU can exist within a house, attached to a house, or detached from a …
Common Ground Food Co-op is ready to accept your nominations for Round Up For Good, their annual initiative that supports local non-profit organizations through owner donations at the register. Throughout the month of August, owners …
After a short break, Red Herring has reopened for lunch service. The vegetarian restaurant serves wraps, sandwiches, salads, nachos, soups, and cookies in Urbana. Diners can walk up to order or call in advance for …
In a social media post this week, Campustown’s BrewLab Coffee shared that it will be expanding into BakeLab, offering “artisan pastry and coffee.” There isn’t a menu yet, but if the yummy coffee is any …
Parkland Theatre will hold auditions for its fall production of She Kills Monsters on Saturday, August 28th. Director Michael O’Brien will be casting four males and six to eight females for the show, all between the …
Kids deserve a little treat after the long, exhaustive year they’ve had. I wanted to take my oldest out to dinner on an outdoor patio before school starts. His only request? A place with crispy …
Nursing mothers, lactating parents, supportive partners, friends, and any who may be interested in breast/chestfeeding are invited to a free community event Hessel Park on Saturday August 21st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to recognize Black …
The Canopy Club in Urbana will be hosting live music and events again starting at the end of August. To celebrate, the venue will be hosting a grand reopening party with musician Manic Focus on …
In 2020 we named The Great ARTdoors — an outdoor community art collaboration between Spurlock Museum, the Urbana Park District, the Champaign Park District, the Urbana Arts and Culture Program, and 40 North — the best new …
We all love Golden Harbor, and we all know that just about every dish is delicious. But imagine that I’m doing some research for a big Golden Harbor article and I need some dishes to …
The New American Welcome Center is inviting artists of all ages to create butterflies for a Welcoming Week art installation in Lincoln Square Mall. Interested participants can stop by The Idea Store and pick up …
Nothing Bundt Cakes has been open for just over a year now. If you haven’t had one of their cakes yet, what are you waiting for? Photo by Alyssa Buckley. This vanilla bundt cake was …
For $20, your entire family can join the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society. CUAS “is devoted to the promotion of astronomy and enjoyment of the night skies,” and offers monthly meetings and plenty of year-round events. Learn …
A bunch of Illini fans gathered at the Disability Resources and Educational Services building on Monday to celebrate the more than 20 current and former U of I students headed to Toyko for the Paralympic Games, …
40 North has announced the names of four featured artists whose work will be on display inside all C-U MTD buses and on the first floor of the Terminal Building through October 31st. Top left: …
First, if you’d like to have regular day brighteners in your Instagram feed, I highly suggest following Fleurish. Might be especially nice on a rainy day like today. Now, take a look at this beautiful …
Chambana Welcome Crew is a collaboration between Visit Champaign County, Champaign County Economic Development Corporation, and U of I’s Dual Language Program. The crew consists of “ambassadors” from a variety of backgrounds tasked with introducing …
Calling all C-U type-nerds, illustrators, and designers! CUDO, the Champaign-Urbana Design Organization, has announced the revival of its in-person meet-ups, starting Friday, August 13th at 6 p.m. at Punch Bar, in downtown Champaign. Get ready …
Since April I’ve been walking around with my COVID-19 vaccination card in my wallet, just hoping that I would be asked to show it somewhere. Of course, this did not happen, but with *fingers crossed* …
Today Governor Pritzker announced a $250 million grant program, Back to Business, allowing small businesses access to funds to offset losses due to COVID-19. Here are some specifics, shared by the Champaign County Economic Development …
Common Ground Food Co-op will be a vendor at the Tuesday, August 17th Champaign Farmers Market (Downtown Champaign, 3 to 6 p.m.). The store will have locally made products, baked goods, and other merchandise. For …
The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts has a full 25 show season beginning September 8th with Forever Young, a musical revue style show. There are a variety of shows coming to the theater, from …
Pandemics as a Portal to Change is a community exhibition currently on view at Krannert Art Museum that “explored our current struggles across a range of topics such as health and mental health, the environment, …
The Illinois Traction Building at 41 E University is home to a new woman-owned business: Golden Weather Goods. From the website: “Founder Erin McGill was inspired to create Golden Weather through her love of design …
Director Laura Chiaramonte has announced that the 2021 Flatlands Dance Film Festival will be an in-person event, with limited seating and COVID protocols in place. To be held the evening of August 28th, FDFF will …
In a Facebook post on Monday, August 9, Immersion Festival announced that the music and arts festival will be returning on August 28. There will be a series of shows happening in downtown Urbana throughout …
Most everyone loves Italian and Italian-American food, right? I had Manzella’s for the first time last night (delivery was incredibly fast!) and it got me thinking about what people enjoy, what I enjoy (anything my …
Somehow, we’ve come to the end of the summer. Students will be returning to the U of I campus very soon, and that means Champaign Center Partnership’s 13 Thursday promotion is too. The annual promotion …
If local arts and culture matter to you, consider turning that interest into action by serving as a City of Urbana arts and culture commissioner. The City of Urbana has several vacancies to fill and …
Champaign Park District is hosting a 2-ball competition at the end of August, and this is the first time I’ve ever heard about this game. The basic goal is for you and a partner to …
Sisters Cassie and Emma Reinbold have teamed up to make small batch nut butters in Champaign. So far, they’ve made cashew, hazelnut, pistachio, almond, and oat butters. Photo from Butter Babes’ Instagram page. Additionally, Butter …
