Matt Talbott and HUM have been pretty busy as of late: Working on finishing up the new HUM record, Talbott going on solo tours, and HUM performing from time to time (this one is coming …
This annual event is your opportunity to enjoy music and theatre in a lovely outdoor setting. Two different University of Illinois performances groups will be offering their talents throughout the weekend, all set in the …
The UN Climate Summit begins in New York City on September 23rd, and this Friday, there will be a global climate strike spearheaded by youth activist Greta Thunberg. C-U will participate in the strike, led …
It’s Welcoming Week, with events happening throughout C-U with the goal of building community and relationships between immigrants and those born in the U.S. The Urbana Arts and Culture Program, Urbana Free Library, and Spurlock …
There’s a new exhibit opening at Giertz Gallery on September 30th. “Enterprising Machines,” a solo exhibition of works on paper by Chicago-based artist Jessica Gondek, draw inspiration from “machines machines from the early part of the …
The fourth annual Odd Market, a one-day show in UpTown Tuscola featuring art, handmade items, and vintage goods is happening on October 12th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is sponsored by Tuscola …
Downtown Urbana is rich with a history that pre-dates almost any other town in the area, including Champaign. The Downtown Urbana Historic District was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places due to …
If not, you should visit. I included the mac and cheese as one of the five things you should consume this month, but there are plenty of other things that were quite delicious. When I …
From the creators of ChambanaMoms.com: There’s a new resource in C-U for older adults in the area, ChambanaSeniors.com. The new site launched a few days ago, and you can read all about it over at …
Edison is on the list of schools getting some major upgrades as a result of the 2016 referendum. On Wednesday, September 18th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. there will be a Community Info Night in …
The Bread Company on Goodwin in Urbana will now serve tapas from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday though Saturday. Bread Co. is already an excellent place to meet for lunch or dinner. The addition of …
Online registration for this Illinois EPA sponsored event opens September 23rd at 8 a.m., and will remain open until all of the 15 minute slots are filled. The actual collection date for Champaign County is …
On September 29th the Triptych folks will be partnering with Hendrick House to serve up their beer along with sausage from Old Time Meat & Deli and sides using produce from Hendrick House Farm. This …
This past Thursday, the Champaign County Humane Society formally began its renovation & construction project by hosting a ground breaking ceremony. The project will add 1,600 squaqre feet to the current facility and a new, …
Did you read my suggestion in this month’s Five things to eat or drink in C-U? I suggested trying the cereal killer blended beverage at Pandamonium Doughnuts because “it looks and sounds tasty AF.” Well, …
Buy Black Chambana recently launched as a resource for discovering and promoting black-owned businesses in C-U. The site is run by Mariah Madison, a local entrepreneur who also founded Nannyville, LLC. According to the website, …
Urbana-Champaign Books to Prisoners is preparing for their fall book sale at the Independent Media Center on October 5th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is a major fundraiser for the organization, which provides …
The Wesley Food Pantry and the Wesley Student Center are hosting a block party and Smash Out Hunger event Friday, September 13, from 5-7:30 p.m., at the Wesley Foundation on the University of Illinois campus. …
It’s hard to imagine fall when it’s broiling outside right now, but soon you will be grabbing your rakes and bagging the leaves and such. Here’s what you need to know about the City of …
This annual event is happening a little earlier than last year (when it was in late October), during a fun-filled weekend also featuring Pride and Pygmalion. The 5th Annual Taste of Champaign takes place at …
The UP Center of Champaign County, who organizes the annual Pride Parade & Fest in Champaign, is celebrating LGBTQ+ history while also recognizing a milestone of their own. The theme of this year’s parade will …
The Peace Paper Project is coming to town next week thanks to Unit One/Allen Hall’s guests-in-residence program. Experience a variety of papermaking technologies while exploring the social justice and thepeautic potential of papermaking and paper …
Bizhiki Culture & Dance Company was founded with the purpose of people’s understanding of Indigenous cultures, and they will be spending a week in Champaign-Urbana thanks to Krannert Center and Native American House. From the …
Crane Alley’s annual Oktoberfest celebration is Saturday, September 21st. The event will feature beer specials and German cuisine. Read our coverage from a few years ago here. Here are the details: Join us once again …
It’s hot. It’s humid. It’s a good day for a cold beer. I’m sure you have your favorite spots and favorite brews…what are they? Let us know. Photos by Jessica Hammie
Eastern Illinois Foodbank is hosting Operation Orange, a 12 hour food repacking event at their warehouse. Volunteers will be repacking bulk food donations into smaller packages for distribution throughout the 18 counties that EIF services. …
Last weekend, Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County hosted Raise the Woof, a fundraiser where local teams had the day to build a custom dog house. Those creations are now on display at ReStore, where …
Just a friendly reminder that nominations for 2019 ACE Awards are due this Friday, September 13th at 11:59 p.m. Categories include: Advocate ACE, Artist ACE, Volunteer ACE, Business ACE, Teacher ACE, Student ACE, and Lifetime …
In celebration of Beckman’s 30th anniversary on October 3rd and 4th, Champaign-Urbana Adventures in Time and Space will be setting up two pop up escape rooms at Beckman Institute. You are allotted 30 minutes to …
La Mixteca has become one of my favorite restaurants in C-U. I like that I can go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner; I’m never disappointed. I was recently there for lunch twice in one week. …
Welcoming Week 2019 begins this week with a celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, September 13th. It’s co-hosted by the University YMCA and City of Champaign, and happening in front of the Orpheum …
Last month, tickets to Sasha Velour’s Smoke & Mirrors performance on September 14th at Krannert Center got snatched up in a hurry. If you missed out, don’t despair! Krannert and their many partners who are sponsoring the …
Whether you are someone looking to meet and chat with others who speak the same language, or you are interested in learning about a new language, or maybe you are in the midst of learning …
Common Ground Co-op has elections beginning September 19th, where owners will have the opportunity to vote for potential board members, as well as Round Up For Good Organizations. As a refresher, Round Up is a program …
Illini Union Bookstore is launching their 4 Weeks of Fun events this Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Each Thursday there will be different activities to enjoy outside the store at the corner of Daniel …
Illinois End of Life Options Coalition (made up of Compassion & Choice, Final Options Illinois, and ACLU – IL) is screening the documentary film How to Die in Oregon, an award-winning film about physician-assisted suicide in Oregon in …
Director Mathew Green has announced upcomimg auditions for the Celebration Company at the Station Theatre’s production of Jen Silverman’s The Moors. Auditions will be held on Saturday, November 16, at the Station Theatre. Stay tuned …
It’s school open house season, where parents and family members typically get their first glimpse at what’s happening at their kids’ schools, meet the teachers, etc. On Thursday, September 12th, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., …
Every cuisine has some form of a dumpling. They are known by many names, but there is no doubt that they are delicious. Where do you find your favorites in C-U? Mid Summer Lounge? San …
This Monday’s monthly meet-up of the Poets at the Post will feature live typewriter improv with Jim O’Brien and Rachel Storm live on stage typing up your suggestions. Sign up at 6:30 p.m. Reading starts …
Pour Bros. is once again joining forces with Triptych Brewing for a season of Tripskee. If you fancy yourself a skilled Skeeball player, then grab a couple of similarly skilled friends and sign up for …
The 3rd annual Amnesty Week is happening next week, September 9-16. From the press release: Residents who have unpaid traffic tickets, or past due criminal case fines and fees, will get a financial break when …
Cheese from Ludwig Farmstead Creamery: Croissants from Art Mart: This treat (and maybe the veggies) at the Red Herring: This cup of coffee from Nitro Cup: …
MTD has been sharing warm fuzzy stories from their riders and operators using the hashtag #TransitTuesday across their social media pages. Here’s the latest: They also shared about one of their operators, Cindy, who keeps …
Time to gather up the old and no longer used electronics you have taking up space at your house. The City of Champaign, City of Urbana, Champaign County, and Village of Savoy will be hosting …
This seems like a not-to-be-missed event in C-U. In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois, Firefly Drone Shows will be putting on a 100 drone …
Last weekend, my husband and I went on a date to NAYA. He hadn’t been yet, so I was eager to share what I knew would be a good meal with him. Since we don’t …
Museum of the Grand Prairie is hosting an “after hours” event on September 13th where you can learn all about about forging and blacksmithing from a couple of experts — Shel Browder and Steve Mankowski — …
Beginning September 16th, Champaign Park District and Busey Bank will begin collecting gently used Halloween costumes for kids in the community. You can bring donations to any Champaign Park District facility or Busey Bank branch. …
