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UPDATE: Mike Kulas is stepping down. ______________________________________________________________________________ 4/20 Word on the street* is that Mike Kulas, founder of Volition and current President and General Manager of the THQ owned company, will step down from his …

Every Monday from 10–11 p.m. on 90.1FM, local bands play live on the air (and also streaming at weft.org). We’re always on the lookout for new bands. I’ve been booking the show since 2004, and …

In order to further promote the Gay Agenda, I am now offering my services to Champaign-Urbana’s same-sex couples who would like to publish their various partnership announcements in Smile Politely. Reasons why announcing your official …

“Healing Works” is a collection of creative arts brought into being by survivors of sexual violence and their supporters and loved ones. Exhibit and all events are being held at Indi Go Artist Co-op. Open …

Chalice Dubs. That’s what’s up. http://www.news-gazette.com/news/courts-police-and-fire/2011-04-26/brothers-charged-drug-case.html Ed. note: gamera submitted this as well, but mertz was first.

Just announced: the Jam Econo Festival will go down July 22 – 24 at the Red Herring (that would be the same weekend as Metalfest, but you won’t have to miss Pitchfork). No acts will …

Illini 4000 for Cancer is hosting a benefit show at Caffe Paradiso on Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. There is no admission fee, but a suggested $5 donation to benefit the Illini 4000. FEATURING: …

That’s my wife, Smile Politely founder and 1/5 time editor, Justine Bursoni: http://www.news-gazette.com/news/business/features/its-your-business/2011-04-24/its-your-business-illini-inn-changes-hands.html You can also track her blog here, where she generally shoots photos of the food that I make while not really ever …

You may have heard the news when it was announced about a week ago, but Santah has officially signed with with No Sleep Records. The band’s previously self-released album White Noise Bed (SP’s #2 album …