March 11: Tonight, tonight, tonight, OOOOooooh
So much for that warm weather we were enjoying. Let’s find some events for you to do inside this evening, eh? + RAWK! Tonight at 6:30 p.m., the Virginia Theatre hosts a Battle of the …
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Lincolnfest 2009 Film Festival
The festival includes film screenings, a free academic panel of Abraham Lincoln and film experts, a book signing, and a performance by Ian Hobson and the Sinfonia da Camera. Sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Museum …
The rumors are true: Embassy to close
The Embassy Tavern in downtown Urbana will close at the end of the month, according to an article published in The News-Gazette. It’s sad news for one of C-U’s better townie bars. Rumors have also …
DJ Delayney turns down tonight at Mike ‘N Molly’s
Those who have been to a Delayney party know he can throw down on the decks. But for a different and more relaxed side of the locally famous DJ, head out to Mike ‘N Molly’s …
Sex movie at Gregory Hall tomorrow
Film Screening & Discussion: The Price of Pleasure: Pornography, Sexuality, and Relationships. Discussion with Ross Wantland, sexual assault educator at the University‘s Women’s Resources Center will follow the film. Sponsored by the Women’s Resources Center and Men …
Tonight, tonight, tonight, OOOOooooh
Looking for something to do tonight? Us too! Wanna meet up at Skateland and play skee ball? … Hello? Okay, consider these options instead. + Bill Ayers is giving a free talk about his time …
Dine out to support Community Shares tonight
Tonight is the Community Shares Share-a-Meal event. Participating local restaurants include: Luna in Downtown Champaign, Siam Terrace in Downtown Urbana and Kennedy’s at Stone Creek. These local restaurants have agreed to contribute a portion of …
Vinnie Amico of moe. performs tonight at Canopy Club
Break out the bong and dive in the pool, Michael Phelps. moe. drummer Vinnie Amico makes a quick stop in town tonight at The Canopy Club, appearing with the infamous Willie Waldman Project, known for …
Illini baseball team takes two of three from #1 LSU
Despite being outscored 25–19 in the three-game series, Illinois went into Baton Rouge and won two out of three from the top-ranked Tigers. Here are the recaps from Illinois Baseball Report: Friday: Illinois 3, LSU …
Bill Ayers (now where have I heard that name before?) in C-U this week
School reform activist and education scholar Bill Ayers — whose name will forever be linked to the 2008 presidential campaign — will be a Unit One/Allen Hall Guest-in-Residence from March 9–12. Each night of his …