Reviews

If the title of the album gives the listener any indication of what is to come when they press play, they become the Passenger on an impassioned ride with local rock group Euriah.

Former Church Booty singer Crofton Coleman steps out on his own with an 80's soft R&B inspired solo album, Love Affair 1984.

After attending this year's gala, Smile Politely can confirm that this festival is still worth an entire Saturday. 

While legend has it that six-strings can be purchased at five-and-dimes and second-hand stores, the folks at The Upper Bout have a lot more to offer. Take a look inside of one of CU's finest brick and mortar stores.

A two-fer, in which Mathew speaks with director Stephen Fiol and then reviews a rehearsal at the Virginia Theatre.

New York Times bestselling author J. Ryan Stradal visited the Champaign Public Library to read and answer questions about his book, Kitchens of the Great Midwest.  Check out Brittany’s photographs of the event.

For its 39th season, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival brings an amazing cast together to perform one of the Bard’s most famous plays. Directed by Leda Hoffmann, Hamlet finds a balance of the comedic within the tragic.

Although Alan Ball may have been warming up for his better-written TV women, Andrew gives the actresses applause. 

Finer Feelings hosted an album release show at Cowboy Monkey with an all-star alt-country bill, comprised of Rebecca Rego and the Trainmen, Penny Horses, Nick Rainey, and of course, Finer Feelings.