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Paleo Exhibit & Branching OutLocation: Indi go artist co-opDate: Mar. 2–8, 2011 Reception: Friday, Mar. 4th, 7:00–9:00 p.m. Open Hours: Mar. 6, 2:00–6:00 p.m.                     Mar. 7–8, 5:30–8:30 p.m. In his showcase, Todd shares 22 new …

The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation has launched a site to promote local education to individuals and businesses thinking of relocating to the county. I applaud the effort to promote the local schools, though the …

I just got back from the Ubben.* Wayne McClain sauntered in to the gym singing “Losing my Religion.” I asked whether he was an R.E.M. fan, and he said “no, just that song.” I said …

Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury, Michigan is replacing Rothbury Festival and will feature the hottest artists in the jam band and electronic music scenes worldwide.   Except, um, one… http://www.electricforestfestival.com/lineup/artists

Time: Saturday, Mar. 5, 6:00–9:00 p.m.Location: Memorial Stadium Colonnades Club                1700 S. Fourth St.                Champaign, IL 61820 Join the Champaign Fire and Police Memorial Committee at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium Colonnades Club for …

Smile Politely is giving away two pairs of tickets to the March 1st Plants and Animals show at Canopy Club on Tuesday, March 1st. To enter, email your name to music@smilepolitely.com, and put “Plants and …

The Natural Resources Defense Council’s Smarter Cities project has named fifteen U.S. metropolitan regions leaders in transportation innovation and smart transit. http://smartercities.nrdc.org/topic/transportation/americas-smartest-regions-transportation In the Champaign-Urbana metro region in Illinois, the focus of the transit district …

VOICE Reading Series | Thursday | 7:30 p.m. | Krannert Art Museum The U of I MFA program’s VOICE Reading Series is back in action tomorrow night.  If you’re looking for reasons to come check …

Talk about drama in Mormon town. First, their coach of 150 years or so leaves mid-season, and now, they deliver their best player and soon-to-be-perennial-All-Star to the Nets. Hard to understand the thinking, but then …