These days, the heat is starting to build earlier and earlier in the day, making doing the outdoor things an invitation for sweatiness and misery. But, it’s still important to get out there and experience …
This Wednesday, July 10th, from 4 to 6 p.m., community members can swing by the Blair Park Pavillion and share their thoughts on the future of the park with Urbana Park District staff. The park district …
If you’ve ever wanted to dance your way down the yellow brick road, here’s your chance. The DLO Musical Theatre will be holding auditions for its fall production 2019 production of The Wizard of Oz …
This is a concept that is new to me, though it is one that’s been employed by communities throughout the country. From the City of Champaign website: The Longest Table is a community engagement tool …
You may have heard that the U.S. Women’s National Team just won back to back World Cup Championships. We here in C-U get to brag just a tiny bit that their head coach, Jill Ellis, …
Back in January, news started to leak out that KAM’s, one of the staple bars on campus at the University of Illinois, would be moving from its longtime home at 618 E. Daniel Street in …
There’s nothing like a solid afterwork arts plan to make your post-holiday Monday less of a letdown. Let The Poets of the Post, this time featuring Kathleen Peterson, spin a magical web of words guaranteed …
I have never done a triathlon. Mostly because I don’t like running, or swimming and biking as anything other than leisure activities. Urbana Boulders is gearing up for a TRYathlon July 13th, which I believe …
Back in May, Niala Boodhoo, host and executive producer of The 21st radio show, was awarded a Knight-Wallace fellowship from University of Michigan for the next academic year. Now Boodhoo, who was a key figure …
I’m talking specifically about the corn margarita ($8) and the jamaica, a hibiscus tea available iced ($3). The corn margarita is made with pureed roasted corn, and has a smoky, earthy flavor. The tequila isn’t …
This year’s Midwest Beer Fest is Saturday, July 13th at 4 p.m. at Barrelhouse 34. The event is free and family-friendly. The brewery list includes Triptych, Big Thorn, Destihl, and JT Walker’s, among other regional …
Get ready to follow the yellow brick road to the Virginia Theatre this August as the Champaign Urbana Theatre Company presents The Wizard of Oz. The production will run August 1-4. Stay tuned for more …
Want to find out more about how your tax bills are calculated? Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons is hosting six tax town halls throughout Champaign County in July and August. All run from 5:30 to …
Trouble Chasin’, the hip hop duo Chase Baby and Truth AKA Trouble, have released their new record Trouble Chasin’ 2. The album is available on all platforms; this is the follow up to their self-titled debut from …
Champaign Center Partnership’s 13 Thursdays is having a pub tour on July 18th, with three Campustown bars on the list of stops. Tour sounds a bit more sophisticated than a crawl, which is what I …
What the heck is coworking? Well, if you’re asking this question you should choose one of these free interactive sessions to attend. Lodgic Everyday Community, a space that is made for coworking, has invited David …
This week, our local eateries have shared some delicious looking bites and sips. Check ’em out: This ridiculous soft shell crab BLT at Naya: This gorgeous smoothie at Strawberry Fields: This mango cake from The …
The UP Center of Champaign County has set their PrideFest for the last weekend of September. It’s the 10th annual event, commemorating the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, which happened 50 years ago today. The …
Sammy’s Pancake House is great. It’s got a pretty large menu of breakfast and lunch items, and with the recent expansion, you won’t have to wait long (if at all) for a table. My recent …
This Saturday, get the jump on the Independence Day celebrating with yummy frozen treats and great live music from the Champaign-Urbana Civic Wind Band, conducted by Dr. Linda R. Moorhouse and featuring baritone Nathan Gunn. …
The 2019 lineup for PYGMALION has arrived, the 15 year anniversary of the event takes place September 26-28. Comedian Eric Andre, rapper JID, Antoni Porowski of Queer Eye fame, comedian Michelle Wolf, The New Pornographers (Neko …
Habitat’s Women Build is a national initiative that gives women an opportunity to learn construction skills and work on home building projects. Locally, Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County hosts clinics on a semi-regular basis …
Okay so first, this is the first time I’ve realized that people who are not Parkland students can check out items from the Parkland Library. That’s awesome! All you have to do is obtain a …
Stango Cuisine, the restaurant located in the Lincoln Square Mall food court, will move into the restaurant space within the mall, formerly occupied by Tang Dynasty. To accomodate this move, Stango will close on June …
Last week, my family spent a lovely evening at Triptych Brewing. Yes we brought the children to a tap room, no judging. There was Dragon Fire Pizza and Scrabble and Shuffleboard playing and fun was …
Here’s the thing about me and camping. I used to do it a lot as a kid, as a Girl Scout to be specific. I even took a trip to Boundary Waters at 13 where …
My husband and I have reached that stage of parenting which I like to refer to as “the promised land”; we don’t have to hire a babysitter in order to have a night out. It’s …
Jeff Austin, founding member of the influential bluegrass band Yonder Mountain String Band, has passed away at the age of 45, per an announcement today. Austin was born in Arlington Heights, and spent time in …
Curtis Orchard is making a fresh batch of apple cider doughnuts this week, and they will be ready on Thursday, June 27th between 3 and 7 p.m. If you really need ’em, you can send …
The Illinois Summer Band will be offering two concerts on the Quad this summer. This Thursday, June 27th, from 7 to 9 p.m., you can catch them on the Illini Union-side of the Quad. Bring …
If you like ice cream and also music and helping the community, then be sure to check out this event on Saturday, June 29th. Red Bicycle will be there with some yummy flavors, including vegan …
A couple of weeks ago, I attended a live show of the podcast Still Processing, which features two culture writers from The New York Times. Jenna Wortham is queer, and Wesley Morris is gay, and they spent …
If you’ve ever been to Japan House, you’ve seen the lovely origami items they sell to benefit their internship program. Well, if you’re looking for a relaxing volunteer opportunity to occupy your time Tuesday morning, …
The Himalayan Chimney will host an Indo-Chinese dinner on Thursday, June 27th, from 5 to 10 p.m. There will be special menu items available that blend Indian and Chinese cuisines. Follow details on the event’s …
If you missed the chance to lino cut and print with Lisa Kesler last May, July is your lucky month. Kesler has just announced two opportunities to experience the magic that happens inside her Tolono …
A 400 year old bison skull was discovered on Champaign County Forest Preserve property last year, and now you have the opportunity to give it a name. The CCFPD has set up a survey to …
Y’all, I did a weird thing. I went back through all the Overtures for the month of May (see here, here, here, here, and here), and then created a playlist on YouTube of as many …
Luke Smith is a Champaign native, Champaign Centennial graduate, and former Parkland College pitcher. Now, he’s pitching in the College World Series for Louisville, who faced off against Vanderbilt on Friday night. This came to …
A couple of weeks ago we shared that Li’l Porgy’s Urbana location would be closing. Well, it won’t stand empty long. Wood N’ Hog just announced that they would be opening a second location in …
We are all quite familiar with Stonehenge, the ancient monument in England where thousands gathered today — the summer solstice — as it aligns with the sunrise on this particular day. Well, I never realized that we …
Ann Swanson, Director of Hendrick House Farm, connected with Tracey Dace, Executive Director of Dreaam House a few years ago while seeking out opportunities to make the farm a teaching farm. Now, the kids of …
These Lego cookies from Sugar by Sarah: View this post on Instagram Love these happy, sprinkle-filled #explodingcookies inspired by #legomovie2 ⭐♥️⭐ . …
The Ninth Letter has just announced the winners of their 2019 Literary Awards. Congratulations to Stephanie Wong Ken (for “Beating Heart,” fiction), Maddie Norris (for “Still Hearts,” creative nonfiction), and John Sibley Williams (for “Dark …
Joy Harjo is about to be named the 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate, and she will also be the first Native American to have that particular position. She’s a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation, and …
Avionics will serve brunch this weekend on both Saturday and Sunday. Check out the menu below: Avionics 202 S First St Champaign M-F 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sa + Su 8 a.m. to …
I generally feel like I am entirely not cool enough to hang out at The Canopy Club, but this is something that I feel like I could be a part of. Every Tuesday night beginning …
Earlier this week, I had a lovely Downtown Champaign outing with friends. We had dinner at Maize and then made the short walk to Barrelhouse 34 for drinks. (I had a sour from Big Thorn; …
One thing our town knows how to do is to turn an arts competition announcement into an event. On Tuesday, June 25th the Public Arts League will be announcing the line-up for its 2019 sculpture …
Champaign County Humane Society has these adoption events on a regular basis, usually with a cute theme that is timely and “punny” if you will. But this one — this one is a gem. Hurricane season …
